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[spyroflame0487]

I don't understand what the hell is going on anymore. Why have all these different dates? Has Nintendo lost their collective minds?

Seems odd on the surface that we at least *think* all the stores have different dates. Its good to note this is just what we know so far.

If I had to make sense of the crazy, its that this is being done to "spread the wealth around" so no one retailer will have everything before another store.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Good afternoon everyone Anyone try going to Nintendo World today? I'm also afraid to check if my Rosalina shipped

 

[livelongdienever]

https://twitter.com/kateburning/status/560151906320789504

Who is this person?

 

[Curler]

so many new york amiibo listings on ebay

wonder where they got those

Reminds me of when Hyrule Warriors came out... they were mostly links to their eBay listings :/

 

[Ludist210]

Good afternoon everyone Anyone try going to Nintendo World today? I'm also afraid to check if my Rosalina shipped

We've had one guy have a successful trip to get Rosalina and Shulk.

 

[TheBlackAdept]

Good afternoon everyone Anyone try going to Nintendo World today? I'm also afraid to check if my Rosalina shipped

NW is all out of everything already. Huge lines this morning. Just a FYI!

 

[FleenerW]

I bought it from TheToyShop. Search for Pikachu and you'll find some other good Pikachus you can use.

Little video of it here.

Ah, thanks!

 

[Hippopuncher12]

so many new york amiibo listings on ebay

wonder where they got those

Some of the list prices are just lol worthy.

 

[TheBlackAdept]

Who is this person?

Kate does social media for Nintendo.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

They'll probably do one before Splatoon is out in May. April Direct?

April 1:

Iwata: We've heard your pleas for us to manufacture more older amiibos. Do not fear, every store will get more shipments...is what I would say if I was serious. Please understand.

*jumps in a ferrari and drives off into the setting sun*

End Direct.

You forgot the part where they announce the Palutena Amiibo ;o

 

[ThisBeJason]

NW is all out of everything already. Huge lines this morning. Just a FYI!

Aaand boom goes the dynamite

Congrats to all those who scored at NW over the last 24 hours.

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Woohoo just got shipment confirmation from GameStop for my Pit!

 

[Rocky]

NW is all out of everything already. Huge lines this morning. Just a FYI!

Will they be getting more of them anytime soon? Or is that it for the retail exclusive ones like Rosalina and Lucario?

so many new york amiibo listings on ebay

wonder where they got those

Well one of the listings is actually showing a Nintendo World bag so.. With a $350 BIN price for the 3 exclusive ones. Fuck these fuckers, I urge everyone not to buy these so they will eventually have to return them and we can get them for normal price.

 

[TheBlackAdept]

Clarification: NW is out of all of the exclusive, not all of their amiibo. Pretty sure they still have toon link, shiek, and bowser.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

We've had one guy have a successful trip to get Rosalina and Shulk.

Awesome! At least they were enforcing one per person. Wonder if all the Targets will follow this for Rosie. Can't imagine every target will. I'd like to get an extra Ike to keep sealed too.

Woohoo just got shipment confirmation from GameStop for my Pit!

Congrats! Pit is an awesome Amiibo

 

[TheBlackAdept]

Will they be getting more of them anytime soon? Or is that it for the retail exclusive ones like Rosalina and Lucario?

Same time post! Just the exclusives, AFAIK. Not sure if/when they'll be getting more of those.

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Awesome! At least they were enforcing one per person. Wonder if all the Targets will follow this for Rosie. Can't imagine every target will. I'd like to get an extra Ike to keep sealed too.



Congrats! Pit is an awesome Amiibo

I'm actually thinking I might trade him for one of the hard to find Wave 3 Amiibos, like Dedede or Meta Knight. Lol

 

[livelongdienever]

Kate does social media for Nintendo.

Cool thank you for the insight

 

[pete_clarf]

Who is this person?

Twitter profile says she works for Nintendo.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

How rare is Captain Falcon considered to be?

He's at least Uncommon. Perhaps entering rare territory. He's popped back in at a few Best Buys and online to order, but hasn't in a while.

I'm actually thinking I might trade him for one of the hard to find Wave 3 Amiibos, like Dedede or Meta Knight. Lol

Well, can't blame you, someone will always be after rare amiibos. Still, he's a fantastic one to use ;p

 

[livelongdienever]

Twitter profile says she works for Nintendo.

My phone was acting up. Now I can see more.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

O_O

My Wallymart never got anything beyond the first wave.

It was an online pre-order, was only available for a couple minutes.

Also, love your avatar <3 Watched the first episode of Shirobaku, she's cute.

 

[Ludist210]

I'm actually thinking I might trade him for one of the hard to find Wave 3 Amiibos, like Dedede or Meta Knight. Lol

That's what I'm doing. I'm hoping my Pit for Shulk trade didn't fall through, but I haven't heard from the guy since I PM'd him a few days ago...

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Gamestop now shipping my Pit Amiibo.

Might just cancel my amazon preorder on Pit.

 

[ThisBeJason]

NW selling these "exclusives" probably hurts the retailers' (TRU, GS, Target) supply. What could have been split across the country was now sold at NW.

If NW gets more exclusive stock, it's probably going to be throughout February with only 4 or so showing up per random day. Just a guess from me, I guess.

I really hope target and the rest have a 1 per customer policy. Over the next few days I'm going to talk to my local store managers and ask them about it and try to recommend it. I'll mention the TRU in San Diego (?) that has two guys fist fighting over Amiibo.

 

[robotzombie]

So I have Shulk, Ike, and Mega Man preordered as ship to store from Gamestop. Does anyone have any experience thus far with this for amiibos? I'm bummed I missed out on Shulk from the NWS today, so I just want to confirm I don't get screwed over on my pre-order

 

[TerryLee81]

No pics from the NWS?

 

[Piscus]

So I have Shulk, Ike, and Mega Man preordered as ship to store from Gamestop. Does anyone have any experience thus far with this for amiibos? I'm bummed I missed out on Shulk from the NWS today, so I just want to confirm I don't get screwed over on my pre-order

Go in to the store they are being shipped to ASAP and pay for them immediately.

 

[TheBlackAdept]

NW selling these "exclusives" probably hurts the retailers' (TRU, GS, Target) supply. What could have been split across the country was now sold at NW.

I don't know, I'm not so sure about that, or that Nintendo would be *that* dumb. My guess is these were overflow stock, since NW didn't seem to know for sure that they would be getting them at all (they didn't do preorders for them).

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Is Diddy becoming rare at all?

 

[Interface23]

i was told we are to call any one with more than 1 Shulk order to let them know we are only doing 1 per character per person. And if it shows up on your rewards card you already bought one from another store we are not to sell you it.

 

[MoxManiac]

Go in to the store they are being shipped to ASAP and pay for them immediately.

?? Isn't the payment processed online?

 

[bumpkin]

Is Diddy becoming rare at all?

I still see him at some local stores (Target and TRU mainly), but I'd hardly consider my area the barometer for the thirst.

 

[TheSlySoul]

i was told we are to call any one with more than 1 Shulk order to let them know we are only doing 1 per character per person. And if it shows up on your rewards card you already bought one from another store we are not to sell you it.

Cool. Hoping TRU follows suit. Maybe I will have a chance at Shulk then.
Metaknight will probably never be displayed, so no worries about him.

 

[Ludist210]

Is Diddy becoming rare at all?

Not really, no. I see him just about everywhere except Wal-Mart (which stocks Luigi and Zelda).

 

[Interface23]

?? Isn't the payment processed online?

NO! Not for ship to store. They payment method is only there to charge a 5.00 restocking fee of you don't pick up your order (which we never charge)

 

[SalvaPot]

Is Diddy becoming rare at all?

Not really, maybe he is not that well stocked, but its a fact that he is not popular, so its easy to find.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Aw yeah, ThisBeJason sent me a super rare Peach!


Let's start the bidding at one gajillion dollars!!

RiPeach. haha. Can't believe some of them come so dislodged! Still awesome of Jason and the others though <3

 

[Byron Bluth]

RiPeach. haha. Can't believe some of them come so dislodged! Still awesome of Jason and the others though <3

Any sign of Rosalina making her way?

 

[kirby_fox]

NO! Not for ship to store. They payment method is only there to charge a 5.00 restocking fee of you don't pick up your order (which we never charge)

So do all ship to stores come from initial stock shipments?

I.e. if say I preordered in store and shipped to store, both would be the exact same stock?

 

[MoxManiac]

NO! Not for ship to store. They payment method is only there to charge a 5.00 restocking fee of you don't pick up your order (which we never charge)

So should I pay in full -before- the Shulk Amiibo arrives at the store? Can I even do that?

 

[ZiggyPalffyLA]

Not really, maybe he is not that well stocked, but its a fact that he is not popular, so its easy to find.

Thanks for the quick responses guys. I was about to buy the last one in th store but the box was fucked up so I'm glad I stopped myself.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Gamestop now shipping my Pit Amiibo.

Might just cancel my amazon preorder on Pit.

Of course it's up to you, but I wouldn't. Pit seems to be still pretty hard to find. Someone here is most likely looking for one, or keep it to trade for another uncommon later.

 

[Interface23]

Again because this is popping up again. GameStop.com does NOT ever charge your card for In Store Pickup items.

If you have a IN STORE PICK UP GO TO YOUR STORE ASAP TO PAY AS WE WERE TOLD FOR THOSE WITH NO MONEY ON RELEASE TO CALL ONCE AND IF NO ANSWER TO IMMEDIATELY PUT ON THE FLOOR AND TO CANCEL THAT ORDER because people put tons of those in that never come and get them.

 

[Interface23]

So should I pay in full -before- the Shulk Amiibo arrives at the store? Can I even do that?

Yes and uh Yes.

What a in store pick up is, it is a store preorder with 0.00 on it. 24 hours after you place the order it functions just like any other store preorder you made would, as in you can put any amount on it at any time.

 

[Lee Chaolan]

Any sign of Rosalina making her way?

My card has been charged (no longer an authorization) but no email of shipment, and my order status still says "Order created" nothing mentioning shipment.

So getting a little worried, but not sweating it...yet =/

 

[cloudstrife]

After spectating the amiibo games for months, I got my 1st amiibo the other day, Toon Link.

And for some reason, I now want to line up for Rosalina, MetaKnight and Megaman.

Do I just buy this shirt now and make it official?

 

[TheSlySoul]

I cannot be the only one mad at Nin-Nin Game with them flaunting Amiibos and no update on my imports.

 

[superNESjoe]

Of course! Never spent much time at either, though. I live in the general area and graduated from CMU in 2009.

I worked at Pixie for 3 years. Man, the Grotto has the best pizza I've ever had.

Anyway, folks are saying Meijer has the new amiibo so I'm gonna go hunting.

 

[HIGH DEF JEFF]

Clarification: NW is out of all of the exclusive, not all of their amiibo. Pretty sure they still have toon link, shiek, and bowser.

This is also not true.
They are out of Sheik, uenless you preordered