More Villager amiibo comparison images – original release vs. Japanese reprint
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Images | 2 Comments
We’ve already talked about how the Villager amiibo seems to have received a few reprints with its recent Japanese reprint. There aren’t massive changes, but the eyes and mouth have been modified in particular.
Take a look at some comparison images in the gallery below, courtesy of GameSpot. Original is on the left, reprint is on the right.
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Nintendo restocking more amiibo in Japan next month
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 3 Comments
Nintendo is bringing back another round of amiibo in Japan very soon. Marth, Ike, Lucario, Meta Knight, Lucina, and Robin will be available once again starting in mid-June. We can only hope that overseas territories receive continued amiibo restocks of their own as well over the next few months!
Splatoon already selling out in Japan, Nintendo issues apology, promises more copies next week
Posted on 9 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Wii U | 18 Comments
Splatoon was released yesterday in Japan and it seems like the game is being incredibly well received as copies are already hard to come by. On its official Japanese Twitter account, Nintendo issued an apology and promised that additional shipments will be delivered to stores next week. Meanwhile, they urge customers to purchase the digital version if they can’t wait. Nintendo also intends to produce more Splatoon amiibo, which are similarly hard to get.
Mario – Silver Edition amiibo unboxing
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Videos | 0 comments
YouTube’s “MALICEDOLL79” has posted one of the first unboxing vidoes for the Mario – Silver Edition amiibo. Give it a look below.
Update: Toad works after all – Yoshi’s Woolly World doesn’t support the Pokemon or Toad amiibo for pattern unlocks
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News | 15 Comments
Update: Bumped to the top. Eurogamer’s article has been changed, and the mention of Toad has been removed. Toad should work after all!
New amiibo functionality was unveiled for Yoshi’s Woolly World today. Players will be able to scan almost every figure, which unlocks new patterns.
Nintendo said in its announcement that over 40 amiibo would be supported in Yoshi’s Woolly World. According to a Eurogamer report, the Pokemon and Toad figures can’t be used to unlock new patterns.
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Update: Not true after all – Target only letting customers purchase a total of 2 amiibo on Friday
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
Update: Target is now saying the opposite on the same Twitter account. I’m not sure where the confusion originated from, but at least the situation wasn’t as poor as we thought!
@VerxlTMathman Limit 2 Amiibo per character, not total basket, You can buy multiple characters just not more than 2 of each. Thanks!
— AskTarget (@AskTarget) May 24, 2015
Target will be handling the launch of Friday’s new amiibo in a peculiar way. We’re not sure why this is, but customers will only be allowed to purchase two figures in total. That means you could go with a combination like Charizard and Wario, but that’s it. Just two.
The official “AskTarget” Twitter account posted the following earlier today, which has since been backed up by other employees:
@RVAgeek Good question! You'll be able to purchase two Amiibo in total on your visit. Thanks and have a great weekend!
— AskTarget (@AskTarget) May 24, 2015
I can absolutely understand limiting things to one of each character. Only allowing customers to purchase a total of two figures, though? That seems a tad crazy. If Target wasn’t offering the exclusive Jigglypuff amiibo, I doubt many people would be trying their luck there!
Rumor: Low wave 4 amiibo shipments at GameStop, no more holds, Shulk restock in June
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 7 Comments
A rumored internal memo from GameStop provides an update on the situation surrounding amiibo.
Like every major retailer, GameStop will begin selling wave 4 Smash Bros. amiibo on Friday. But sadly, the stock situation here doesn’t sound too encouraging… aside from silver Mario.
Here’s what was shared by Reddit user “gamestopinfo5678”:
Our shipments of wave 4 SUCK. plain and simple. from 0 robins/lucina to just one of each. 1,2, or no nesses. Surprisingly we’ll have plenty of silver mario’s for whatever that’s worth. Memo stated that we will not be re-supplying wave 4. Once we run out, we are out. you can camp gamestop if you want, but as a collector myself…I’m not. I can spend my time better at another store with much better stock. (this doesn’t mean there won’t be the abnormal store here and there that might have decent stock)
The one bright spot? We’re hearing that GameStop will post in hand stock on the morning of May 29 on the door. That means you’ll be able to see stock totals while waiting in line.
Rumor: Nintendo now enforcing 1 amiibo character per customer rule in the UK
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, Rumors | 9 Comments
The amiibo situation has been out of control almost since launch. Nintendo hasn’t been shipping enough figures for a number of characters, and scalpers have been taking advantage of the situation to drive up the prices on sites like eBay.
Based on a rumored internal email stemming from GAME, it seems that Nintendo is starting to crack down on things. Apparently, Nintendo UK has sent new rules to major retailers, and the company is now actively enforcing the 1 amiibo per customer rule forcibly. That means consumers are only able to purchase one unit of each character. It’s all being done in attempt to cut down on the reselling market.
I haven’t seen the email myself, but this information comes from the trustworthy information-leaker Liam Robertson. Assuming it’s true, it’s nice to see Nintendo finally looking to address some of amiibo’s issues.
Target’s internal memo for next week’s amiibo launch says figures won’t be replenished
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Target has started sending out an internal memo about next week’s Nintendo releases. A good portion of the letter is about the new amiibo, which launch on May 29.
The big takeaway here is that Target expects quick sell-outs (as expected), but figures “will not be replenished.” It’s also worth stating that there will be a limit of two amiibo characters per guest, and Lucina/Robin won’t be offered “in low-volume stores.”
You can get a look at the memo in full above.
This custom-made Ice Climbers amiibo is impressive
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 10 Comments
Reddit user “mast3r_sword” has come up with an incredibly impressive custom amiibo. The Ice Climbers have been created from scratch – box and all.
mast3r_sword obtained a base model in 3D, did some retopology, and modeled/sculpted it until he managed to get the Ice Climbers in a pose inspired from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Naturally, this original amiibo won’t work in any game, though the base can be opened and a chip from another figure can be installed.
I continue to be amazed by the original amiibo creations people are coming up with. I know I could never make something like this!
