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Amiibo (Nintendo Figurines) - Wallets be Damned, Buying Them All!
- Thread starter vinnygambini
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PlumCantaloupe
Member
Uh these look so good. Must resist ...
until they are on the shelves and it becomes impulse in person
ChoklitCow
Member
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...what I am looking at ?
I think the point is that we haven't seen a Bowser figure announced yet. And who knows how that will even work out given his size.
I think it is pretty safe to expect that most smash bros will have figurines, specialy the ones on the character page
They'll do it, don't worry.
They are simply keeping it as "main" amiibo for the Mario Party 10 release (as for Toad amiibo, that will be the flagship figure for Captain Toad release)
We know that there could be different version of the same characters, but they haven't yet confirmed this 100%, and we don't know yet if a "Smash amiibo" will be different (videogame-wise) from a possible "Mario Party" Mario amiibo.
So, let's speculate that there could be some other Mario than the Smash one.
I think that it could become confusing to properly promote the new wave anad/or the new videogame and the interaction between the two, especially if releases of the videogame will be near one to each other.
So, I'm assuming that IF there will be a new (small) wave of figurines for each Amiibo compatible videogame, they'll try to symbolize it with a brand new figure.
That's the reason why I think that Bowser could be the "Mario Party 10" flagship amiibo and Toad the flagship one for Cap Toad.
I see two main issue with this assumption: Yoshi has already been confirmed for the first wave of amiibos, despite Yoshi Wolly being a 2015 game; Mario Kart is already on the market.
But:
1) Yoshi could easily still be the flagship amiibo figures for Yoshi Wolly World: like this:
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2) Mario could still be the flagship amiibo for MK8, like this:
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those design choices would distinguish the existing Mario and Yoshi from the new amiibo ones pretty easily, imho
Man, some of these figurines look so nice! Actually all of them look great, but I can't buy them all 
Priority would probably be like:
Link
Samus
Mario
but after the decision is not easy at all, I want Luigi, Yoshi, Diddy, Donkey, Pikachu, Zelda, Ike and probably all FE and before I get those there will be already more than 100 available...
Priority would probably be like:
Link
Samus
Mario
but after the decision is not easy at all, I want Luigi, Yoshi, Diddy, Donkey, Pikachu, Zelda, Ike and probably all FE and before I get those there will be already more than 100 available...
ChoklitCow
Member
That actually makes a ton of sense. It's one of those things where it is so obvious, when someone says it, you then feel dumb you didn't instantly come to that connection.
I forgot about the Bowser involvement in MP 10. This makes me much happier. I will stop complaining about lack of Bowser in Amiibo threads now.
Guess I'll just buy Villager at first while I wait.
Interesting speculation.
Assuming these are successful, I'm fully assuming that they will have newer mini-waves of figure with each new game release (though some may be as small as 1 figure). They've already said that "the plan" is to create an Amiibo for every character in Smash, so I don't think they have a long term plan of holding out on certain characters. After smash there will be plenty of room to do different version of the same characters using different art-styles, costumes, and poses to match new releases.
Just as each new Mario game as some unique spin on the character for the box art, I'm expecting that there will be new Amiibos branded to each game. Co-promotion is a big part of Amiibos afterall.
I mean, just look at this art from the last E3:
I could totally imagine Amiibos for each game featuring Yarn Yoshi, Clay Kirby, and maybe even Bowser with a gamepad. I just take it as a given that this is the plan.
Well, mine is just speculation ;p
They have been very shady about amiibos: they made examples of possible different Marios, for example, but we don't exactly know if it will be just design, or ingame features (I hope not...); they said that they'd like to do all Smash roster in amiibo shape, but so far they also stated that amiibos is for Nintendo characters and brands (so, no Megaman or Pacman, despite them being in Smash), and so on...and we still don't know about their functions inside other game but Smash.
Interesting speculation.
Assuming these are successful, I'm fully assuming that they will have newer mini-waves of figure with each new game release (though some may be as small as 1 figure). They've already said that "the plan" is to create an Amiibo for every character in Smash, so I don't think they have a long term plan of holding out on certain characters. After smash there will be plenty of room to do different version of the same characters using different art-styles, costumes, and poses to match new releases.
Just as each new Mario game as some unique spin on the character for the box art, I'm expecting that there will be new Amiibos branded to each game. Co-promotion is a big part of Amiibos afterall.
I mean, just look at this art from the last E3:
I could totally imagine Amiibos for each game featuring Yarn Yoshi, Clay Kirby, and maybe even Bowser with a gamepad. I just take it as a given that this is the plan.
Well yes, mine is just speculation. I can totally see Bowser being released as the main Amiibo figures for MP10, if they won't create amiibos for the entire Smash roster, while the Yarn Yoshi and the Clay Kirby would totally be different design for the same character, able to communicate the game immediately
I hate to know so little about amiibos >_<
And to some extent this is all probably speculation/projection on Nintendo's part as well.
Everything is uncertain until we can actually see how they do in the marketplace this holiday season. The better they sell, the wider the range of figures we're going to get.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Wave 2, including Pit, are all available to preorder right now. RIP wallet
EDIT: Beaten by a few seconds.
EDIT: Beaten by a few seconds.
orthodoxy1095
Banned
Do we know when the rest are coming?
vinnygambini
Why are strippers at the U.N. bad when they're great at strip clubs???
Pit and Zelda will be added to my other pre-ordered Amiibo's. That now brings the total in 10.
RIP wallet ;.;
RIP wallet ;.;
Kacho
Gold Member
Hahaha thank you. He's always been Kid Icarus to me.
AvoidDaNoid
Banned
So far I have ordered
Link
Mario
Samus
Marth
Wii Fit Trainer (maybe rare?)
Villager
Little Mac
Captain Falcon
Fox
Kid Icarus (Pit)
Don't know why????
Link
Mario
Samus
Marth
Wii Fit Trainer (maybe rare?)
Villager
Little Mac
Captain Falcon
Fox
Kid Icarus (Pit)
Don't know why????
Spiderduff
Member
Best Buy has the second wave as well, and remember you get that 20% discount with gamers unlocked!
Hours Left
Member
Pre-ordered the second wave.
18 figures on their way soon. O_O
18 figures on their way soon. O_O
PadWarrior
Member
Got all of wave 1 and 2 preordered.
BodiesWithoutOrgans
Member
250 euro i just spent buy all these and bought a shelf to display them
I want them but i dont want to pay for them damn you nintendo lol
I want them but i dont want to pay for them damn you nintendo lol
Inferno313
Banned
Picking up Link and Samus day one. Might get Cap and Zelda from Wave 2.
Will probably also pick up Robin, Lucina, Toon Link, Zero Suit Samus, Shiek, Charizard, Ganondorf, and Ike when those figures are available.
If it's true that the figures are cross-compatible across any game that has that character, I might grab a Yoshi as well. I don't play Yoshi in Smash much, but he's my go-to in all the Mario spin-offs, so he'll be good to have for Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Wooly World.
Will probably also pick up Robin, Lucina, Toon Link, Zero Suit Samus, Shiek, Charizard, Ganondorf, and Ike when those figures are available.
If it's true that the figures are cross-compatible across any game that has that character, I might grab a Yoshi as well. I don't play Yoshi in Smash much, but he's my go-to in all the Mario spin-offs, so he'll be good to have for Mario Kart, Mario Party, and Wooly World.
So far, I'm sold on Mario (because of the Smash bundle), Link, Samus on the first wave.
Pit e Little Mac on the second wave.
If they will clarify the use in other game, justifying more their purhcase, I'd buy also Fox, Falcon and Marth.
Zelda will be a gift for my wife, that is preparing an Ice skating exhibition based on the LoZ main themes.
Pit e Little Mac on the second wave.
If they will clarify the use in other game, justifying more their purhcase, I'd buy also Fox, Falcon and Marth.
Zelda will be a gift for my wife, that is preparing an Ice skating exhibition based on the LoZ main themes.
Polioliolio
Member
Amiibos will flop like a wet noodle.
Maybe they should just take existing DLC concepts and from now on, tie them all to a physical figurine purchase.
I know even Skylanders is paper thin in its execution, but it still makes buying a physical figure that much more substantiated when it's the only way to receive that content.
Maybe they should just take existing DLC concepts and from now on, tie them all to a physical figurine purchase.
I know even Skylanders is paper thin in its execution, but it still makes buying a physical figure that much more substantiated when it's the only way to receive that content.
Well, I just pre-ordered 10 of these. I hate myself I ordered Pikachu, Kirby, Link, Marth, Fox, Villager, Samus, Pit, Captain Falcon and Little Mac
I will probably cancel some of them closer to release. Not liking Kirby's pose. Ironically, not a single character from the Mario universe. I guess I'm not that big a fan of those characters.
I ordered Pikachu, Kirby, Link, Marth, Fox, Villager, Samus, Pit, Captain Falcon and Little MacI will probably cancel some of them closer to release. Not liking Kirby's pose. Ironically, not a single character from the Mario universe. I guess I'm not that big a fan of those characters.
sixteen-bit
Member
Any idea when the Lucina Figma will come out? Is it up for preorder yet?
SUBZERO-08
Member
Have these been given an official release date yet? And is there any chance it would be before Smash Wii U, based off of Skylanders and other similar products?
I have some Best Buy in-store credit expiring soon, so I'm hoping it will be before November 21st.
I have some Best Buy in-store credit expiring soon, so I'm hoping it will be before November 21st.
The first wave comes out November 21st.
SUBZERO-08
Member
Okay, thanks!
shoryukens
Member
I seriously hope the waves are not released on a monthly basis. I wanna get all of them but I can't afford to get them all at one time.
I'm making shelves in anticipation :>
SeventhSon
Member
I'm standing firm with the Mario, Link, Samus trilogy.
Wait, I'm confused.
Nintendo did say that their goal is to create an Amiibo for every playable character in the SSB4 roster, right? Well, does that also include the Mii Fighters ('cause I want a custom Mii Gunner with my Mii's head in place) & the third-party characters? Because I really wanted to pick-up the Blue Bomber, along with Rosalina & Little Mac.
Nintendo did say that their goal is to create an Amiibo for every playable character in the SSB4 roster, right? Well, does that also include the Mii Fighters ('cause I want a custom Mii Gunner with my Mii's head in place) & the third-party characters? Because I really wanted to pick-up the Blue Bomber, along with Rosalina & Little Mac.
HolyBaikal
Banned
I hope that there's going to be Captain Toad amiibos.
I love Captain Toad so much and I'm so excited that Toadette is playable.
If they made amiibos of all the Toad characters, I'd buy every one of them.
I love Captain Toad so much and I'm so excited that Toadette is playable.
If they made amiibos of all the Toad characters, I'd buy every one of them.
They are thinking about it.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/06/12/e3-2014-nintendo-on-amiibo-smash-bros-and-custom-figurines