If we’re to assume that a new customer service email from a Nintendo representative is accurate, all amiibo figures will be restocked in Europe this summer. A message sent to one fan states that they’ll be returning this summer “in larger numbers than before.”

Here’s the fully translated email:

We’re sorry for how everything went. Unfortunately you are
not alone with this problem. Nintendo has underestimated the worldwide demand for Amiibo and therefore delivered not enough Amiibo. Our apologies. But we have good news for you. The Amiibo are all back on the market in the summer of 2015 in larger numbers than before. Once again our apologies.
Sincerely,
The Nintendo Team

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Toys “R” Us: buy 1, get 1 40% off toys-to-life games, figures, and accessories

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 1 Comment

Toys “R” Us is holding a sale on toys-to-life products this week. All games, figures, and accessories are eligible for a buy 1, get 1 40% promotion. amiibo, Disney Infinity, and Skylanders items are eligible.

A complete listing of discounted products can be found here. The sale is valid through May 2.

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A few more amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits videos

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Three more videos have come in relating to amiibo tap: Nintendo’s Greatest Bits. You can find them below.

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Video: Robin, Lucina and Ness amiibo unboxing

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NintenDaan has uploaded a new video with unboxings for the Robin, Lucina and Ness amiibo. View it below.

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Video: Another look at the Charizard, Lucina, Pac-Man, Robin, Ness and Wario amiibo

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The folks over at MyGamingBoulevard uploaded a new video that provides a close-up look at the Charizard, Lucina, Pac-Man, Robin, Ness and Wario. Watch it below.

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Nintendo UK says amiibo “smashed” expectations, will look to satisfy needs with more stock

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments

Nintendo’s amiibo figures have done incredibly well. Strong demand for the figures have caused sell-outs in quite a few cases, and some have been find to locate in store.

James Honeywell, head of consumer marketing at Nintendo UK, admitted to MCV that amiibo popularity and resulting shortages caught the company by surprise. However, Nintendo will be looking to “do a better job of satisfying these needs in the future with more stock”.

Honeywell’s full words are as follows:

Right from the outset we hoped that Amiibo would be strong, but even our expectations have been smashed. With a unique line-up of iconic characters that are loved by so many people, it really has been unprecedented. We hope to do a better job of satisfying these needs in the future with more stock, and, while there are always going to be some times when we can’t on certain characters, I suspect that is also part of the appeal. What we hadn’t anticipated was the number of collectors wanting to get them all – this has seen demand exceed supply in some areas. Although, if you search around, you can still find some of the more hard-to-find Amiibo sitting on shelves.

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Video: New amiibo racing suits for Mario Kart 8

Posted on 9 years ago by Kirara Koneko(@KiraraKoneko) in Videos, Wii U | 0 comments

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Splatoon, Charizard, Wario, and Pac-Man amiibo pre-orders back up on Walmart

Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 11 Comments

Update: Charizard out of stock.

Walmart is once again taking pre-orders for several upcoming amiibo. It’s possible to reserve the various Splatoon figures, plus Charizard, Wario, and Pac-Man. Links to each are posted below.

Splatoon 3-Pack
Inkling Girl
Inkling Boy
Charizard
Wario
Pac-Man

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Nintendo UK store taking pre-orders for Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo bundles

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Pre-orders are now open for the Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo on the Nintendo UK store, though they’re only available as part of a bundle. Reservations are live here.

The Yoshi’s Woolly World amiibo Pack (featuring the game and all three amiibo) are sold out, but these options are currently available:

Game + green Yoshi amiibo special pack – £49.99
Game + green Yoshi amiibo separate packaging – £53.99
Game + pink Yoshi amiibo separate packaging – £53.99
Game + blue Yoshi amiibo separate packaging – £53.99
Game + Green Yoshi + 8GB Super Smash Bros. Wii U system bundle – £219.99

Chances are that there will be quick sell-outs, so be sure to get an order in while you can!

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Here’s what the wave 4 and 5 Smash Bros. amiibo do

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GameSpot put together an article that rounds up the different functions of the wave 4 and 5 Smash Bros. amiibo. Check it out below.

Wave 4

Lucina

Super Smash Bros for Wii U – AI sidekick
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – AI sidekick
Mario Party 10 – Scratch Bonus
Hyrule Warriors – 3 star or less weapon, Rupee bonus or crafting material bonus
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Extra 1-Up
Codename: S.T.E.A.M – Gets added into your team as a playable character

Robin

Charizard

Wario

Super Smash Bros for Wii U – AI sidekick
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – AI sidekick
Mario Kart 8 (on April 23) – Mii racing suit
Mario Party 10 – amiibo Party mode
Hyrule Warriors – 3 star or less weapon, Rupee bonus or crafting material bonus
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Extra 1-Up

Ness

Super Smash Bros for Wii U – AI sidekick
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS – AI sidekick
Mario Party 10 – Scratch Bonus
Hyrule Warriors – 3 star or less weapon, Rupee bonus or crafting material bonus
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker – Extra 1-Up
(Note: This Amiibo is GameStop exclusive in the US.)