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Emperor Smeat 12-16-2015 05:48 PM

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The publisher has confirmed that the Famicom R.O.B. (previously not available in the west), Ryu, and Roy amiibo will be available on March 18, 2016 in the US ...

The next wave of amiibo is set for January, and includes Lucas, Mr. Resetti, Blathers, Kicks, Celeste, and Shovel Knight (the latter of which launched this month in Europe).

Gold Mega Man will drop in February, the aforementioned three in the title launch in March with the Wolf Link & Midna figure, and Timmy & Tom Nook (Target exclusive, one figure), Rover, and Kap'n still have unconfirmed dates.
http://www.destructoid.com/famicom-r...h-327243.phtml

Emperor Smeat 12-22-2015 06:31 PM

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One of the better-looking amiibo that has been revealed is the Wolf Link amiibo with Midna riding on his back. The problem is that since its announcement alongside a remaster of Twilight Princess, the amiibo has tethered to a bundled release of the game.

That's no longer the case, as Wolf Link has broken free from his shackles. Nintendo recently updated its product certificate site with a listing for an independent version for Wolf Link. However, there's no indication if the individual amiibo and the one bundled with the game will release at the same time.
http://www.destructoid.com/you-won-t...o-328526.phtml

The Rogerer 12-27-2015 03:19 PM

I got a GAME voucher for xmas, so I got the Ness amiibo. They had loads of them.

Emperor Smeat 01-14-2016 05:53 PM

Twilight Princess HD rumored to contain an amiibo exclusive dungeon.

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According to the Amazon France product listing for The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, there's an amiibo-specific dungeon. Or more to the point, it requires the Twilight Princess Wolf Link and Midna figure that's coming with the bundle. Other amiibo can also regenerate your life or allow you to gain arrows.
http://www.destructoid.com/-amiibo-d...g-334232.phtml


Box for the Shovel Knight amiibo allows the ability to scan without taking the figurine out since Yacht Club wanted to please collectors and in a way help ensure more of the figurine would be available in stores.
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Fans recently discovered that the Shovel Knight amiibo can be scanned through the box, and guess what -- Yacht Club Games actually did this by design. According to the developer, they obtained feedback from fans before the launch of the amiibo, noting that people wanted to be able to scan it through the box, so that's just what they did, and they don't plan on changing that policy. Interestingly, Nintendo doesn't adhere to this for the first-party amiibo line, but it might change its tune if people really take to it.

So why would anyone want to scan it through the box? Simple -- collectors. Collectors often like to keep their figures in the box, and now they can actually play with their toys without taking them out.
http://www.destructoid.com/you-can-s...x-334251.phtml

road doggy dogg 01-14-2016 08:43 PM

I mean... that's cool and all, but like... the New 3DS has an NFC reader built into it. I can see hilarity ensuing if Nintendo fully goes that route.

The Rogerer 01-15-2016 04:53 PM

Oh I got a wool Yoshi too. Fuck me like.

road doggy dogg 01-15-2016 04:53 PM

'ell yeah

which colour?

The Rogerer 01-15-2016 05:01 PM

Just the green one. It was like £3 more for the game with the amiibo vs without. I can't see me getting into it any further, maybe a fourth one day so I can have a full Smash team.

Emperor Smeat 01-19-2016 05:39 PM

Ryu's amiibo appears to be getting released earlier than originally announced.

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Two of the amiibo that are releasing in March are up for pre-order right now on Best Buy's website. Ryu and Famicom ROB are both available, but, like always, there's no telling how long they'll last. Logic would dictate that Ryu will be a pretty popular figure, given the crossover appeal to Street Fighter fans.

An interesting note is that Ryu's release date also seems to have been pushed up by ten days. It was originally listed as March 18, but Best Buy's site says it'll be available on March 8. Famicom ROB is still set for its original March 18 date.

Another pleasant development is that pre-ordering from Best Buy won't necessitate going to the store this time. The amiibo will ship to your house, and, in my case, for free. Not sure if it'll be that way for everyone.
http://www.destructoid.com/ryu-and-f...y-335355.phtml


Some details on what the Zelda series amiibo's will do for the upcoming Twilight Princess HD remake. Ganondorf amiibo basically acts as a new hard mode for the game.
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The Twilight Princess remake looks as if it will have some amiibo functionality that's downright detrimental. Nintendo Inquirer is reporting that using the Ganondorf amiibo will cause the game to deal double damage. It makes sense given that Ganondorf is the series' long-standing antagonist.

At least the other amiibo are rumored to have positive properties. It's said that Link and Toon Link refill arrows, while Zelda and Sheik have healing effects. Wolf Link will have the greatest impact of all, as it adds an extra dungeon to the game, eventually rewarding the player with a wallet that holds 9,999 rupees
http://www.destructoid.com/you-won-t...e-335318.phtml

road doggy dogg 01-19-2016 08:20 PM

awesome

Poit 01-19-2016 09:23 PM

Looks like Roy is a Gamestop exclusive.

Poit 01-21-2016 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Poit (Post 4758608)
Looks like Roy is a Gamestop exclusive.

And is currently up for pre-order on Gamestop.com.

road doggy dogg 01-21-2016 03:57 PM

Gotta find out when that's available in Canada.

Meanwhile, the Wave 2 of Animal Crossing guys are up for pre-order. Even though I don't care about most of them, I needs me a Mr. Resetti (and will get all of them regardless because SIGH)

Emperor Smeat 01-21-2016 05:45 PM

Nintendo announced a few Pokemon amiibo figurines will be getting a re-release as part of the upcoming 20th Anniversary for Pokemon.

Was part of the larger announcement for the next wave and dates for amiibos.

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Finally (!), Nintendo will be making "some" Pokemon amiibo available again to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the series. That includes Charizard, Jigglypuff, Greninja, and Lucario.

http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...e-335709.phtml

road doggy dogg 01-21-2016 07:23 PM

Cool... still missing Jigglypuff :D

I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't started a full line of Pokemon amiibo. That would literally finance them for the next 2 decades alone. It's gotta be in their pipeline

Poit 01-21-2016 07:25 PM

I'd imagine they'd make Pokemon amiibo cards, like with the Animal Crossing ones. Making 700+ figurines seems a bit much.

Emperor Smeat 01-21-2016 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by road doggy dogg (Post 4759477)
Cool... still missing Jigglypuff :D

I'm surprised Nintendo hasn't started a full line of Pokemon amiibo. That would literally finance them for the next 2 decades alone. It's gotta be in their pipeline

Think that would be Game Freaks decision since they are really picky and stubborn with how the Pokemon franchise gets used. They have enough clout with Nintendo to get away with it even if Nintendo wanted to do something else.

road doggy dogg 01-21-2016 10:22 PM

The cards are shitty, I'm not buying any of them even if they make a damn Cubone or Sandshrew

road doggy dogg 01-22-2016 06:07 PM

My Lucas amiibo came in the mail today. I really like it. The pose and the quality and size and everything just look good. One of my fav ones I think.

Emperor Smeat 02-09-2016 12:35 AM

For those interested in Pokken Tournament, all amiibo figurines and Shadow Mewtwo amiibo card will unlock stuff in the game.

http://www.destructoid.com/-all-amii...t-339846.phtml
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/games...urnament-wii-u

Emperor Smeat 03-04-2016 06:13 PM

Nintendo revealed plans for a new amiibo figurine were recently scrapped due to legal concerns.

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Star Fox Zero won’t be getting an amiibo of the series’ iconic Arwing, and according to the game’s producer, Shigeru Miyamoto, you have big government to thank for that.

“Unfortunately, we won’t be releasing an Arwing amiibo,” Miyamoto said in a translated interview with IGN. “We did have a few prototypes. There was an Arwing amiibo that transforms into the Walker, but we weren’t able to turn that into a product that could meet safety guidelines for children.”

The transforming amiibo design, mimicking the in-game Arwing’s ability to transform into a bipedal Walker, would have been the first of its kind, but apparently child endangerment isn’t worth the cost of making history. Even still, Miyamoto hinted that the transforming amiibo concept might resurface. “We had to give up on that idea, but maybe we’ll do something with it in the future. Who knows.”
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...rous-for-kids/

road doggy dogg 03-04-2016 06:25 PM

"but apparently child endangerment isn’t worth the cost of making history."

lol a little dramatic don'tcha think

road doggy dogg 03-04-2016 06:26 PM

Wolf Link amiibo is fuckin' sick btw

road doggy dogg 03-09-2016 11:20 AM

Mega Yarn Yoshi getting lots of restocks. I believe March 20th in the US, but March 11th here in Canada. Seems to be decent stock all around:

http://imgur.com/a/gVSxq


Still $60, hoping this dissuades the scalpers a bit. Really don't want to spend the money on it but IT'S A HUGE (relatively speaking) FRIGGIN' YOSHI so yeah.

-edit- March 18 in Canada, not 11

road doggy dogg 03-17-2016 08:27 AM

Not sure about AMERICALAND but tomorrow here in Canada #bigday for amiibo tomorrow...

Roy, Ryu and Famico R.O.B. released tomorrow, as well as Pokken Tournament and the Shadow Mewtwo card. Animal Crossing S3 cards and some physical amiibo as well. Toys R Us restocking MYY too.

Crap... going to hurt my wallet. Preordered Roy Ryu and ROB, and Pokken already... still need that MYY so I will probably bite the bullet on him...

#BROKEN Hasney 03-17-2016 08:47 AM

Might get Pokken and throw it on the pile of shit I'm not playing due to Stardew Valley. Debating about the weird controller thingy too.

Then the only Amiibo I want is Cloud.

road doggy dogg 03-17-2016 08:54 AM

I'm not a fan of fighting games at all but I'm a total Pokemon mark (and I needed to pre-order SOMETHING Pokemon-related to get a poster on Pokemon Day at EB :D)

Poit 03-17-2016 12:45 PM

My amiibo display is going to run out of space soon...

road doggy dogg 03-18-2016 09:24 AM

MYY sold out online before I had a chance to look. Guess I won't be buying this one after all

#BROKEN Hasney 03-18-2016 09:26 AM

Got Pokken ordered to go pick up whenever I can be arsed walking up there.

road doggy dogg 03-18-2016 09:28 AM

Yeah I got my call yesterday to pick mine up. Might run to EB on lunch and grab it, debating making a quick run to the local TRU to see if they have any MYY in-store as well

The Rogerer 03-18-2016 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by road doggy dogg (Post 4785028)
MYY sold out online before I had a chance to look. Guess I won't be buying this one after all

I was going to say there were loads left on amazon here, but they're only listing 4 left.

I'd rather have the smaller ones personally.

road doggy dogg 03-18-2016 09:30 AM

I think I'm definitely shying away from my "GOTTA CATCH 'EM ALL" mentality and I'm perfectly okay missing out on this if they keep making it unreasonable to get with any semblance of sanity. The small ones are pretty rad, agreed

The Rogerer 03-18-2016 06:14 PM

Don't hate Nintendo. Hate your competition for these things. Everyone wanking into a frenzy like they're beanie babies. Take a look at the man in the mirror.

road doggy dogg 03-18-2016 07:42 PM

naw, Nintendo of America has handled stock levels pretty bad all around. there's plenty of stock of a lot of the rarer ones in most European countries and even Japan (where Nintendo anything is exponentially more popular than in the US)

The Rogerer 03-19-2016 07:03 PM

It seems easier here since Amazon and other suppliers can be more centralised. Yanks always seem a bit funny about ordering stuff from Amazon. It's also possible we have less scalpers here, but I dunno. As I said there were a shitload of Nesses in that shop I went to, maybe its luck.

road doggy dogg 03-20-2016 10:32 AM

I think the scalper issue is more prominent here for sure

In any case, got my MYY today woohhoo. Just need gold Mario and a few early waves then some commons now

Mercenary 12-10-2016 04:19 PM

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I hope a Pac-Man Man and Mega Man is next


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