Update: Confirmed – Some Best Buy stores receiving new shipments of Little Mac and Captain Falcon amiibo soon
Posted on 9 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in General Nintendo, News | 2 Comments
Update: Now confirmed. Actually, some stores have already received Little Mac shipments (see below).
Based on a few comments coming from Best Buy associates, new shipments of the Little Mac and Captain Falcon amiibo could be on the way. Both figures are listed as “In Transit” in Best Buy’s inventory system. A list of stores that are apparently confirmed to be receiving the amiibo can be found here.
Best Buy locations may be receiving stock as early as this week or next week. Keep your eyes peeled!
Walmart pre-orders for the gold Mario amiibo are “a small fraction” of total amount that will be available
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Walmart opened online pre-orders for the gold Mario amiibo last week. However, in just a few minutes, reservations sold out. If you’re one of the people who missed out on the pre-orders, there’s no need to panic… yet.
Nintendo said on its Facebook page today that Walmart’s pre-orders “represent just a small fraction of product made available in advance of the launch.” Consumers will still be able to find gold Mario at Walmart stores.
Remember preorders are just a part of the Mario #amiibo Gold Edition story. Pick one up at a @Walmart store on 3/20. pic.twitter.com/6aPAKubu9k
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 3, 2015
Even more Mario Party 10 amiibo Party footage
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Additional production of amiibo happening in Japan
Posted on 9 years ago by Dennis Gagliardotto(@LyonHart_) in General Nintendo, News | 7 Comments
If you’ve been paying any attention to the amiibo market since its launch, you’re probably aware of the scarcity of them. Nintendo is aware also, and though the shortage has been hugely a North American problem due to port strikes, Europe and Japan have had their woes with a few characters in particular – Villager, Little Mac, and Captain Falcon.
A new batch of Villager, Little Mac, and Captain Falcon amiibo are set to be shipped in mid-May in Japan. Nintendo mentions that the assembly process for manufacturing amiibo can take quite some time, some even needing to be done by hand, and can take a few months until shipments are made from the beginning of production, which is why demand can’t be met right away.
Before closing their message, Nintendo says “it should be noted that depending on the presence or absence of amiibo in the future, we will consider adding production on a case-by-case basis. We will of course also listen to the demand of the consumers.”
Let’s hope there’s enough for people to enjoy this time around. Captain Falcon more so than Little Mac and Villager since his amiibo also unlocks content in Mario Kart 8, while the others don’t really do much outside of Super Smash Bros. at the moment.
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First NA Mario Party 10 TV Spot arrives, shows off amiibo
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Marth amiibo returning to North American stores in late April
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We knew that Marth would be back on store shelves sometime this year thanks to an announcement made during the most recent Nintendo Direct. Today, Nintendo shared a specific timeframe as to when the restock is taking place.
Those living in North America will be able to get their hands on Marth once again in late April. Nintendo confirmed this on Twitter through the following message:
Planning to pick up Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. and don’t have a Marth amiibo? More are headed to stores in late April! pic.twitter.com/3CV0EkFWt1
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) March 2, 2015
Photos of the Ness amiibo
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It seems like the Ness amiibo has leaked out early! A Chinese auction lists the figure, photos and all. Hopefully it won’t be long before we see Ness in stores…
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More Mario Party 10 amiibo Party footage
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Mario Party 10 and amiibo UK TV ad
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Walmart cancelling gold Mario amiibo pre-orders involving multiple reservations
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Walmart has started cracking down on multiple gold Mario pre-orders. If you reserved more than one, you should be receiving a refund along with the email notice above. That should make things a bit more fair for everyone!
