Amiibo Discussion Thread 2: I Got 99 Pre-orders But A Rosalina Ain't One

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Well I guess I didn't get it. Just called Fry's and they said I have no orders.
Now I have two transactions in limbo that I need to cancel.

I'm going to go cry now.

You can also view your order history on the site, I submitted twice and crossed my fingers hoping one went through, but nada as well. If I don't have luck scoring one online I might try my luck at stores that day, I'm sure the stores will get a few more than the preorders... I hope so anyways.
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates.

Yea, I was going to whole collection it but with the mess this is becoming I'm only grabbing the ones that have a use to me.... Which is unfortunately still Fire Emblem ones and DDD and Meta Knight :(
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates. Yeah. I'm just done. I'll still go to stores on Feb 1st and try to grab some Extra Rosalina. I will still ship out any Amiibos I've promised to everyone.

But in terms of actively collecting, I think this killed it for me. But it's okay, I have a lot going on (getting engaged soon!). So I'm super happy.

Don't forget the Feb 1st morning salvation! Prophets speak of shelves overflowing with retail exclusives and convenient online retailers raining rare finds on the more remote Amiibros.

I have to believe...
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates.

The sight of this has officially caused me to give up on hunting for a bit (a German electronics store).

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I'm just gonna do whatever I feel like. I'll build some Gundams, play some games, hang out with friends. If I pop in, it'll be to only help out others. I'm not gonna get wrapped up in trying to get everything. Robin and Lucina, then I'm probably out.

Seriously, I think it's something that's ingrained in the NA market when it comes to retail. That has to explain it.
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates. Yeah. I'm just done. I'll still go to stores on Feb 1st and try to grab some Extra Rosalina. I will still ship out any Amiibos I've promised to everyone.

But in terms of actively collecting, I think this killed it for me. But it's okay, I have a lot going on (getting engaged soon!). So I'm super happy.

Haven't you said you were stepping away 3 times already in this thread? Or am I thinking of someone else?
 
I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates. Yeah. I'm just done. I'll still go to stores on Feb 1st and try to grab some Extra Rosalina. I will still ship out any Amiibos I've promised to everyone.

But in terms of actively collecting, I think this killed it for me. But it's okay, I have a lot going on (getting engaged soon!). So I'm super happy.

I just do it casually. I don't have orders for either Shulk or Rosalina (In Canada too, so Rosalina is up in the air). If I miss out, that's fine. That money then goes towards other items or amiibo down the line, ones that won't be impossible to get, etc. At the end of the day, it's a figurine/toy and while it's nice to display them, I don't need ALL of them.

Congratulations on your engagement! :)

Last 3 on my list are Zero Suit Samus, Lucina, and Palutena. Hopefully there's no trouble.
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates.
I mean this is the nicest way but I think you should too. I think you have quit this thread 3 times in the last few days. Yet you are still posting way more than anyone else. people appreciate you saying you are going to help them out for sure but it seems you are over burdening yourself. Just seeing this from a neutral point of view makes me think it is stressing you out and taking up way too much of your time. I read your leaving GAF post around xmas and empathize with your situation, I really do. However it seems like this forum while providing you a support structure is also consuming you. I do really hope you find peace and enjoy whatever makes you happy. Be that your GF/fiance, Amiibos, the forum, or whatever. You are of course always welcome but I feel like your stressing yourself out over something that is not that signigicant. Hope this comes across as my concern for you. sounds like you kicked cancers ass and have an awesome GF and you should revel in that and leave NOA and did their evil amiibo ways alone. Good luck with whatever you decide but I agree that you should maybe step away from the thread and stress. Hope all is well
 
Man I'm glad I'm not after the whole collection. Only thing keeping me from stressing too much over amiibo. I'm mostly in this all for the thread's community haha.
 
I just do it casually. I don't have orders for either Shulk or Rosalina (In Canada too, so Rosalina is up in the air). If I miss out, that's fine. That money then goes towards other items or amiibo down the line, ones that won't be impossible to get, etc. At the end of the day, it's a figurine/toy and while it's nice to display them, I don't need ALL of them.

This is the same approach I'm taking. If I really narrow it down, I'm only interested in getting the other FE figures and Shulk. If I get those, great. I could stop and be happy. If I don't, well, at least I will have other figures to look at and use. Plus, I will be sharing all of these with my son. He's young enough that he won't even care which ones I/we have. ^_^
 
Fuck my face. I missed out on the MM N3DSXL... again. I just want nice things, is that too much to ask for?

Sigh, hopefully I can find one on the 13th much like the exclusives amiibo's on the 1st. This is starting to get old, lol.
 
Man I'm glad I'm not after the whole collection. Only thing keeping me from stressing too much over amiibo. I'm mostly in this all for the thread's community haha.

I absolutely love this threads community. I'm not seeking a complete collection, but I feel like if I ever got desperate for one, someone on here would be happy to help. It's pretty great with all the support
 
Fuck my face. I missed out on the MM N3DSXL... again. I just want nice things, is that too much to ask for?

Sigh, hopefully I can find one on the 13th much like the exclusives amiibo's on the 1st. This is starting to get old, lol.

Don't give up! Keep an eye out for Best Buy. They might have more of the systems coming back in stock, since they canceled orders with multiple systems.
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates. Yeah. I'm just done. I'll still go to stores on Feb 1st and try to grab some Extra Rosalina. I will still ship out any Amiibos I've promised to everyone.

But in terms of actively collecting, I think this killed it for me. But it's okay, I have a lot going on (getting engaged soon!). So I'm super happy.
I'm not trying to be rude, but didn't you already "step away" from the Amiibo hunt several times? I mean, I can't say I blame you. The situation has been handled extremely poorly, and there's been dead silence from NoA. I could tolerate the low supply around Christmas time, but there's no excuse now. You shouldn't let this stress you out. Once I get King Dedede and Wario, I'm done. I fear for my own sanity if they start releasing some more obscure Mario characters like Spike and Waluigi.

Speaking of which, when is Dedede supposed to arrive? I assume it will be near the launch of Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, but this ambiguity is maddening. I can't just waltz over to Walmart whenever I feel like it.
 
So here's how that Northeast Ohio TRU looked at 2 p.m. when Joei got there:



And here's what it looks like right now, at 3:40 p.m., as photographed by my girlfriend who graciously went there while I'm at work:


Those Lucarios and Captain Falcons are going fast!

[edit] I don't see Sheik next to Kirby anymore, either!
 
Fuck my face. I missed out on the MM N3DSXL... again. I just want nice things, is that too much to ask for?

Sigh, hopefully I can find one on the 13th much like the exclusives amiibo's on the 1st. This is starting to get old, lol.

Yeah this is how I am feeling too. It will just look so pretty next to Skull Kid!
I was literally on the FRYs page watching that dam thing spin at the final screen to no avail.

UPDATE: FRYs says I have no orders, MY BANK says the transaction went through TWICE and won't cancel it because that has to be on FRYs end. I call FRYs, they still insist I have no order to cancel. On one hand I want my order to go through (and my bank insists it did) on the other I don't want to pay $400 and receive nothing! Anyone else have this issue??
 
I think I'm going to step away from this. Sorry guys. :(

The way NoA has handled Amiibos over here has been awful. I think because I got into collecting late, it was fun hunting down Wave 1 and 2. But having to actively be collecting BEFORE Wave's come out, is such a shit experience. Lack of info, changing/scattered release dates/pre-order release dates for future wave's being random as fuck and not communicated.

That's not even getting into Nintendo doing a shit job supplying these, and doing really shitty things like giving away Amiibos to scummy corporations in the NA for exclusivity. I am at a point where I no longer care. So this isn't me like, losing my shit. I'm actually laughing at this. I can't believe how absurdly bad this whole thing is being run.

But I would rather free up my time and money, and not waste my time on this if Nintendo is going to keep yanking us around. I have a gf that will soon be my fiance. I have my trip in Japan in Feb that I have to plan for. Just feels tiresome having to deal with all of this. Having to wait for 3 release dates in all of Feb? No thank you. It's such a joke. Other places can just walk into any store and get Wave 3's with no hassle. But not in NoA -- that would be too easy. :P I figured I would get all of this out of the way Feb 1st, then have some time to wait for Wave 4 in March/April (and I could pre-order those).

I think if you approach this casually (which you should) then, you just roll with the punches and it's fine. I actually have taken up a similar attitude to not care so much. So I'm not angry or upset. More so, just looking at how ridiculous this entire thing is. Even on a casual level, that it requires you to wait and wait and then keep up with the changing dates. Yeah. I'm just done. I'll still go to stores on Feb 1st and try to grab some Extra Rosalina. I will still ship out any Amiibos I've promised to everyone.

But in terms of actively collecting, I think this killed it for me. But it's okay, I have a lot going on (getting engaged soon!). So I'm super happy.

No one would blame you for doing it. Nintendo is killing my enthusiasm for them. Why do I have to jump through so many goddamn hoops to give them money.

I've been thinking about bailing too and only keep a couple favs.
 
Man I'm glad I'm not after the whole collection. Only thing keeping me from stressing too much over amiibo. I'm mostly in this all for the thread's community haha.
Same. I've actually only bought two, so my approach is just checking the local stores whenever I'm there for something else. If I find them, cool. If not, whatever. There are other better figures to collect as well, so if I can't find amiibos, I'll blow my cash on figmas and nendos.
 
It's getting old.

Okay thought I was losing my mind for a second.

Yes it is getting old.

You try dealing with what he's had to go through. Sadly most people wouldnt be able to deal. He pours his heart out for support and its people like you who set him back. I can speak for the majority of participating members of this thread that you should probably keep your unproductive comments to yourself. It doesn't help anyone.

Insensitive comments like that all around the Internet is what makes me hate participating in forums. I thought GAF was different and I still hope it is.
 
Called my local TRU and they confirmed that Bowser, Sheik, Toon Link and Lucario all came in, but said they only got one Sheik and the Lucario were only there for preorders. I asked my wife to swing by the store to see which, if any, she can grab for me. I've got Lucario preordered so we'll see if mine was one of the 'cario they got in. The person I spoke to when I called didn't sound confident that they got enough to cover all of the preorders yet.

I'll let you know the outcome when she texts me.
 
If you guys want your sanity, Chrom is coming soon and won't be stressful at all to get. Simply preorder (no five minute window, more like a two month window) and pay when he releases.


Price should be around $20-25 US. Just saying you don't have to stress and you can still get the stuff you want. Don't mean to derail, but I like the scene around figure collecting.
 
You try dealing with what he's had to go through. Sadly most people wouldnt be able to deal. He pours his heart out for support and its people like you who set him back. I can speak for the majority of participating members of this thread that you should probably keep your unproductive comments to yourself. It doesn't help anyone.

Right? Dude is way stronger than I ever could be.
 
Yeah this is how I am feeling too. It will just look so pretty next to Skull Kid!
I was literally on the FRYs page watching that dam thing spin at the final screen to no avail.

UPDATE: FRYs says I have no orders, MY BANK says the transaction went through TWICE and won't cancel it because that has to be on FRYs end. I call FRYs, they still insist I have no order to cancel. On one hand I want my order to go through (and my bank insists it did) on the other I don't want to pay $400 and receive nothing! Anyone else have this issue??

Same sort of thing happened to me. My bank put a hold on it because it showed up as being from Tennessee and that is not where I'm from. So my order did not go through but they still tried to charge me.
 
Called my local TRU and they confirmed that Bowser, Sheik, Toon Link and Lucario all came in, but said they only got one Sheik and the Lucario were only there for preorders. I asked my wife to swing by the store to see which, if any, she can grab for me. I've got Lucario preordered so we'll see if mine was one of the 'cario they got in. The person I spoke to when I called didn't sound confident that they got enough to cover all of the preorders yet.

I'll let you know the outcome when she texts me.

What State?
 
If you guys want your sanity, Chrom is coming soon and won't be stressful at all to get. Simply preorder (no five minute window, more like a two month window) and pay when he releases.



Price should be around $20-25 US. Just saying you don't have to stress and you can still get the stuff you want. Don't mean to derail, but I like the scene around figure collecting.

Is there already a link? Are you ordering from amiami or something?
 
If you guys want your sanity, Chrom is coming soon and won't be stressful at all to get. Simply preorder (no five minute window, more like a two month window) and pay when he releases.



Price should be around $20-25 US. Just saying you don't have to stress and you can still get the stuff you want. Don't mean to derail, but I like the scene around figure collecting.

I love the attention to detail.
 
I mean this is the nicest way but I think you should too. I think you have quit this thread 3 times in the last few days. Yet you are still posting way more than anyone else. people appreciate you saying you are going to help them out for sure but it seems you are over burdening yourself. Just seeing this from a neutral point of view makes me think it is stressing you out and taking up way too much of your time. I read your leaving GAF post around xmas and empathize with your situation, I really do. However it seems like this forum while providing you a support structure is also consuming you. I do really hope you find peace and enjoy whatever makes you happy. Be that your GF/fiance, Amiibos, the forum, or whatever. You are of course always welcome but I feel like your stressing yourself out over something that is not that signigicant. Hope this comes across as my concern for you. sounds like you kicked cancers ass and have an awesome GF and you should revel in that and leave NOA and did their evil amiibo ways alone. Good luck with whatever you decide but I agree that you should maybe step away from the thread and stress. Hope all is well


To add onto this, I think it's worth considering for most of Amiibogaf to not check in constantly. Things seem alot more manic and stressful if you are personally steering your own experience of frantically spiking heartrates over every small development. I tried to preorder early, and plan to just follow up with various amazons for any cancellations. Take all of the rest of that time spent and just be content to live your life. :D
 
If you guys want your sanity, Chrom is coming soon and won't be stressful at all to get. Simply preorder (no five minute window, more like a two month window) and pay when he releases.



Price should be around $20-25 US. Just saying you don't have to stress and you can still get the stuff you want. Don't mean to derail, but I like the scene around figure collecting.
......I need it.
 
If you guys want your sanity, Chrom is coming soon and won't be stressful at all to get. Simply preorder (no five minute window, more like a two month window) and pay when he releases.



Price should be around $20-25 US. Just saying you don't have to stress and you can still get the stuff you want. Don't mean to derail, but I like the scene around figure collecting.

I honestly find it amazing that getting figures (that aren't Tamashii exclusive) is easier than these Amiibos
 
Should I cancel my Pit preorder? I don't even want him, I only bought him because I figured he would be impossible to find later on. Now it doesn't seem like it.

I'd say no, but I love the character. The figure is also super well done with the sky blue stand and pattern on sword-bow and textures on feathers. You could always try out KIU (on sale for $25 on the e shop this week) before you decide
 
So here's how that Northeast Ohio TRU looked at 2 p.m. when Joei got there:




And here's what it looks like right now, at 3:40 p.m., as photographed by my girlfriend who graciously went there while I'm at work:



Those Lucarios and Captain Falcons are going fast!

[edit] I don't see Sheik next to Kirby anymore, either!

They only had 3 sheiks if I recall, and I bought one. They had like 8 lucarios though.
 
I think you guys are overreacting a little bit.

Yes, Nintendo of America is handling this Amiibo stuff very poorly. However, most of the figures were available for preorder for a long period of time, and we don't even know if the exlusive figures will end up being rare.

Also, since most people here are unboxing their Amiibo, I don't see why people make a big deal of the current situation in America since we can easily import most of them online at a relatively cheap price.

If you give up now, you will only regret it later when some figures end up being discontinued (for real this time)! :)
 
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