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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #375 on: November 17, 2015, 08:16:13 AM »
Show my wife pics of the Animal Crossing Amiibo - she thought they were gorgeous, and that Tom Nook was especially cute, but we agreed that they just weren't useful enough to justify the cost.  Unless they release a Spork Amiibo, in which case she will start collecting...
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« Reply #376 on: November 17, 2015, 02:10:51 PM »
Fear not. Current rumor is a non-store-exclusive Ness, Gold Mario, and Meta Knight restock along with a US release of Famicom ROB. People are getting a ton of info from the amiibo kiosk updates.
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« Reply #377 on: November 17, 2015, 03:18:23 PM »
I kind of want Mewtwo. He's an old Smash/RBY favorite.

The thing is, I want the Retro three but I like ROB's Famicom deco more than the NES version. I absolutely love the Game and Watch pose gimmick though, and Duck Hunt is adorable...


Some of the individual retro characters are dirt cheap on Amazon. I saw an import of Duck Hunt's solo package for $10 + Prime shipping a few days ago.
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #378 on: November 18, 2015, 02:16:15 PM »
I think the retro packs are still well stocked... most gamestops in my area seem to have them on the shelf still.

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« Reply #379 on: November 19, 2015, 08:12:01 AM »
I know stock is still uneven and there are some hard to find figures, but it really feels like Nintendo has upped their Amiibo game this holiday season and is providing much better availability.


Why say this?  I gave them crap when distribution was bad, it's only fair to compliment when things improve in (I think) a significant way.


Some might argue "too little too late", but since the actual in-game support is so weak I think it's fine. These are mostly for collectors as far as I can tell.
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« Reply #380 on: November 19, 2015, 02:01:29 PM »
Apparently Gamestop kiosks have had the Roy figure removed from the lineup. My guess is that was supposed to be a part of the December Smash Direct. We may see the rest of the DLC characters revealed as well.
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« Reply #381 on: November 21, 2015, 02:50:48 AM »
Since the Amiibo supply has been upped recently I just went nuts and started collecting them all. F anyone who tries to sell me anything for more than retail!

I'm just short Dedede, Rasalina and Luma along with Palutena. Anyone have any of these they are willing to sell or trade? I have one extra Charizard but could potentially get a ton of other things.
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #382 on: November 21, 2015, 09:15:49 AM »
Apparently Gamestop kiosks have had the Roy figure removed from the lineup. My guess is that was supposed to be a part of the December Smash Direct. We may see the rest of the DLC characters revealed as well.
In a bit of awesome but weird marketing.  Be sort of cool if t here going to do the DLC characters to have Ryu Amiibo come out in a wave on February 16th.
Fear not. Current rumor is a non-store-exclusive Ness, Gold Mario, and Meta Knight restock along with a US release of Famicom ROB. People are getting a ton of info from the amiibo kiosk updates.
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #383 on: November 23, 2015, 08:39:22 PM »
I decided to preorder Chibi Robo on Amazon.  It'll be my second one along with Silver Mario.  I'm hoping to pick up the Splatoon 3 pack at some point for retail price.  I don't know if or when Nintendo will restock that one though.

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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #384 on: November 23, 2015, 11:16:45 PM »
The Splatoon pack is pretty plentiful in my area - it's been restocked for awhile.  Could have sworn it was on Amazon for a pretty good period of time too...
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #385 on: November 27, 2015, 05:27:39 PM »
Picked up Modern Colors Mario today.

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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #386 on: November 27, 2015, 08:25:21 PM »
Picked up Modern Colors Mario today.


Me too.  Ike & Little Mac were all restocked at my local gamestops, so picked up a Little Mac as well.


All of them were in pretty good supply. 

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« Reply #387 on: December 21, 2015, 12:07:19 AM »
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #388 on: January 04, 2016, 09:32:34 PM »
Tom Nook has dropped to $6 on Amazon. Mabel has dropped to $9. If Amiibo Festival drops to under 30 (it's currently $32) I'll probably bite and grab them all.
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« Reply #389 on: January 04, 2016, 09:47:09 PM »
Damn, for that price I might buy Tom Nook just to have the figure.
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« Reply #390 on: January 05, 2016, 02:15:11 PM »
Watching the prices steadily drop is fascinating, amiibo festival is down to $31 now.
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #391 on: January 05, 2016, 02:52:51 PM »
I think this just shows that Animal Crossing isn't as strong of a brand as some of the other games. Couple that with the amiibo 'market' falling out and a mediocre Wii U title and we have the current situation.
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« Reply #392 on: January 12, 2016, 03:00:29 AM »
I have the entire Smash Bros line now. Well aside from whats current. I'm not sure if I should be pleased or ashamed.
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« Reply #393 on: January 12, 2016, 09:13:40 AM »
For those interested, Lucas amiibo pre-orders qualify for 20% off bonus if you have Amazon Prime.
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« Reply #394 on: January 12, 2016, 11:53:31 AM »
I hope they retroactively apply it for those of us who already preordered. :(
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« Reply #395 on: January 12, 2016, 12:13:19 PM »
I hope they retroactively apply it for those of us who already preordered. :(

Prime pre-order discounts don't qualify for price guarantee. If you pre-ordered before the discount you need to cancel and pre-order again. It hasn't sold out yet, so you can still do this.

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« Reply #396 on: January 12, 2016, 12:33:16 PM »
Yay! :)
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« Reply #397 on: January 13, 2016, 02:03:13 PM »
Update! I got a confirm email about the 20% off. And also an email about the release date moving up.

Everything's coming up milhouse.
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Re: Let's Talk Amiibo!
« Reply #398 on: January 14, 2016, 09:52:36 AM »
Ok, I've made my first "just because it's there and it might be in short supply" purchase of an Amiibo with Shovel Knight.  Like the game, but didn't really plan on getting the amiibo.


I think i'm done with Amiibo for now until the eventual release of Ryu & Cloud.  My shame pile is too high at this point. (doesn't mean my wife won't buy this stuff, I guess).

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« Reply #399 on: January 14, 2016, 10:46:53 AM »
Good news everyone! The Shovel Knight amiibo doesn't include the NFC blocker so you can scan the amiibo without removing him from the package.

You're still a heartless bastard for not setting your precious toy free from its plastic prison.
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