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amiibo is certainly turning out to be a big thing in Nintendo's eyes. Whether or not the rewards for utilizing each amiibo is worthy to you, Nintendo plans to implement all sorts of bonuses. It appears right now that every amiibo is meant to do 'something' in each game though games not featuring certain characters may have more limited uses or lesser-valued ones. We've had plenty of threads on here for amiibo and I'm sure that will continue. Still, I wanted to establish a general discussion thread that doesn't have a specific focus or thought. We'll also use this thread for informing the forums about upcoming news regarding new waves of amiibo or new compatibility. Enjoy! Tell us which amiibo you're planning to get! To get the party started, here are the various waves of amiibo on their way, compatibility information from Nintendo's website, and various links to other threads regarding amiibo.


Known amiibo

Super Smash Bros.
















Yarn Yoshi


Super Mario


Splatoon


Animal Crossing (multiple waves)






Animal Crossing amiibo Cards


30th Anniversary Mario


Chibi-Robo, Shovel Knight, and Mega Man


Skylanders Superchargers - Bowser and DK


The Legend of Zelda


Compatible Games

Super Smash Bros for Wii U, Mario Kart 8, Hyrule Warriors, Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Mario Party 10, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Yoshi's Woolly World, Splatoon, CodeName: S.T.E.A.M., ACE COMBAT ASSAULT HORIZON LEGACY, Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, and more…




Nintendo's amiibo Website


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11/18/14, 01:30    Edited: 02/05/16, 15:49
 
   
 
@Mr_Mustache
Thanks, might be a good chance. I'm also going to go to Nintendo World on Wednesday, I doubt they'll have anything but you never know.

@DrFinkelstein
For sure! I'll buy it! Thanks! Where did you order from? I didn't think either GS or Amazon were taking pre-orders? I need to figure this stuff out because I don't want to be stuck high and dry again when Nintendo decides they're only going to ship 1 single Yarn Yoshi to each of the 50 states. And what will happen with other big games like Mario Maker and Zelda? I can imagine. Special Awesome Exclusive Dark Link Amiibo, unlocks Special Secret Awesome Exclusive Dungeon. Only $12.99! (small catch, we're only manufacturing 3 total for North America)
05/30/15, 23:07   
@deathly_hallows

My first set was netted from Gamestop. I was the one (of maybe a handful) who was able to reserve all 6 Smash amiibo and the Splatoon 3-pack from Gamestop in-store the day when everything went to shit. It took an hour but I did it. Then I shortly after nabbed a Wal-mart.com pre-order of the 3-pack as well, figuring someone would need it.

Your price would be $45.00 total which includes the estimated shipping I just did on USPS.com. I tested two Manhattan and one Brooklyn zip code to see and they're all the same so I think this is right.

Payment-wise, I don't use/do paypal, so I'd probably be fine with just using Amazon.com to add funds. It converts the amiibo purchase into Amazon money and not actual cash but I'm going to want stuff from there eventually (for myself or others) so it'll be good to have the funds there waiting. If all this sounds good, I would hope I can ship it out by Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday since the item is now in my state (but UPS just passed it off to USPS which will be a little less direct or certain). It's close though and I'll just mail it after work some day next week. The Amazon payment thing is pretty easy to do on your end as it can be done anytime. Just let me know!
05/31/15, 01:14   
@DrFinkelstein
Okay I learned something that I didn't know (because obviously I haven't been keeping up with this stuff very well), that you can pre-order through GameStop in-store. I had no idea you could do that! Next time I will definitely pursue that route. Gotta have one of those Yarn Yoshi's! Too cute!

Amazon sounds fine for payment, whatever is easy for you. If you happen bank with Chase we can QuickPay as well. Just let me know. I'll PM you my address.

THANK YOU SO SO SO SO MUCH!!!!!!!! I know you keep your 3-pack to sell later at probably a hefty profit so I really appreciate you selling it to me at cost.

Now what should I do with my Boy and Girl? Keep em for trade later? Return em? They don't seem to be super rare, but 4 of the 5 stores I visited today didn't have them.
05/31/15, 01:50   
Edited: 05/31/15, 02:44
@deathly_hallows

Not sure what you could do with the spares you have now. Any children or other Nintendo gamers in the family who might like them?
05/31/15, 02:23   
Amiibo D-Day was a very, very expensive success!

Toys R Us didn't do any preorders for this wave so every amiibo (aside from the other exclusives) was going to be available in-store on the 29th. The problem was I needed to grab a Jigglypuff from Walmart as well.

Luckily, Walmart opens at 7am here and TRU opens at 9am on Fridays.
Not 100% happy with the two hour buffer, my wife jumped in and volunteered as Tribute, to wait at TRU while I was off waiting at Walmart. All the while my son was hopping around with me. Side note: He was AMESOME throughout all of this.

Let it be known: I have an amazing wife. I didn't even ASK her to help and she got up at 6am to wait outside by herself at a Toys R Us so her silly husband could own more plastic toys. Due to her heroic sacrifice (and being second in line) I was able to get Lucina and Robin, as well as pick up an extra Greninja for Fink. Side note: TRU threw all the amiibo, aside Greninja, into a bin. Pretty sloppy.

Beardednerd ran from place-to-place with me as I picked up amiibo throughout the city, all the shile picking up a few for himself. Walmart here, TRU there, then EB Games for Ness. What a guy!

It's also nifty that Windsor is a pretty small city, so I knew many of the people who were in the various lines. Lots of chatting and a bit of Smashing made for a fun morning. Oh, and McDonald's breakfast. That was important.

Anyhoo, here is a poor photo of my (thus far) complete collection. I need to find a better way and place to display them!


@deathly_hallows
I still see them kicking around at some stores so I think they'll be around for a while. Maybe return them?
05/31/15, 02:46   
@DrFinkelstein
Nope, my brothers kid's only play Minecraft on Xbox and iPad games so they don't have a Wii U, good thinking though. I'm sure I'll find a good use for them.

@ploot
Nice haul! You make it sound really fun to hunt for Amiibos, I always get really annoyed.

Yeah if I'm not too lazy I could return for store credit and then use that money towards Puzzle and Dragons, actually that's probably what I'll do, or keep to give away as gifts like Dr F. suggested.
05/31/15, 02:46   
Edited: 05/31/15, 02:51
@deathly_hallows
D-Day was fun, but if you look through my past posts in here you'll see I also get quite annoyed.
05/31/15, 03:35   
@ploot

But my future Greninja and overall collection thank you!
05/31/15, 04:41   
@ploot

I've seen this collection up close. It's way more impressive.....? in person.

Not that I'm really in a position to say anything like that.
05/31/15, 04:52   
Edited: 05/31/15, 04:53
@ploot

Ike, the obvious centerpiece of ANY Amiibo collection. Nice!

EDIT- Just signed up on Reddit, a guy in Buffalo has a Ness (and some others) and is looking for the non-Ike FE characters. Hopefully he really wants a Marth re-stock.. --Can you believe somebody took Mr_Mustache already?! What a bunch of jokahs!
05/31/15, 14:18   
Edited: 05/31/15, 14:35
Here I sit, thinking I would be done with Amiibo as soon as Lucas comes out. Then, along comes Nintendo and throws this in my face.



*sigh* When can I preorder?
05/31/15, 15:10   
@r_hjort

I'm somewhat torn. I do not have any feelings on the Chibi Robo franchise. Never got into it. Never cared. But that's a cool-looking amiibo.

@Mr_Mustache

So what user name did you go with?
05/31/15, 15:51   
Edited: 05/31/15, 15:52
@DrFinkelstein
I've only really played the GCN game, but I love that sooo much! Gotta have that Amiibo.
05/31/15, 16:01   
@r_hjort
That is the most adorable thing ever. I MUST HAVE IT.
05/31/15, 19:25   
@DrFinkelstein

"robschulz"! A CLASSIC.

@r_hjort
@ploot

Someone said "Japan Only"?
05/31/15, 19:47   
@r_hjort
So cute!
05/31/15, 19:50   
@Mr_Mustache
Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa?! Really? I mean, I know it's only announced for Japan right now (I'm assuming it will hit at the same time as the 3DS game, this fall), but if it's actually Japan exclusive I will be very disappointed. And then extra poor, because I'll need to order one from Japan.
05/31/15, 19:51   
OMG, I was able to snag a Robin, Lucina and Ness. Wave 4 COMPLETED!!

Also, my extra Greninja is gone.
05/31/15, 20:40   
@Mr_Mustache
I will import the heck out of it!
05/31/15, 21:20   
I really would hope they wouldn't do region-specific amiibo.
05/31/15, 22:13   
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