Amiibo Thread 3 | Where release dates are made up and preorders don't matter!

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Well I got two, one for me and one for a friend on opening day thankfully. Such a shame how this is being handled in the US. Nintendo is making this a scalper heaven with boneheaded decisions.
 
Gah! That sucks. I managed to get one on Sunday at Target, but still had her pre-ordered at Gamestop. I was hoping to use the extra for a future trade, but I guess I'll just get my money back instead.

Also, my Lucario is at home waiting on my doorstep. I hope the trip treated him well.
Well for what it's worth, I went to four other stores. Those 9 Sheiks were the only ones in any store. So she's not impossible to find, but I wouldn't call her easy to find yet. Don't necessarily get your money back just yet.
 
Probably a bit more readable if you list it by game rather than by character like this if you want my opinion:

Ace Combat
  • Bowser
  • Captain Falcon
  • Donkey Kong
  • Fox
  • Link
  • Luigi
  • Mario
  • Pac-Man
  • Peach
  • Samus
  • Toon Link
  • Zelda

Well it depends on what kind of information you want. The way I list it is a good way to see which Amiibos give the most value from a functionality perspective. The way you propose is a good way to see which games use the most Amiibos.
 
CANADIAN AMIIBO UPDATE


Future Shop may get in or finally start selling Toon Link, Shiek and Bowser today. So check in on that. Many stores have slowly been getting stock of them. They also announced on Twitter yesterday that their online pre-orders for Meta Knight will be shipping out early next week, along with the confirmation that all Meta Knights are for pre-orders only, no first come/first serve Meta Knights will be available.

EB Games got Rosalina in store this week, but if your local store(s) didn't then it could show up today. She showed up yesterday and they got ONE. Their Twitter confirmed today that Mega Man and Sonic will be available for pick up in store on Monday February 9th, no extras for non-preorders.

Toys R Us had all of Wave 3 and Rosalina in store on Tuesday, so if your location didn't get them in yet then you should check again today as some stores held back their Wave 3 stock for the Lucario launch that occured today. He is now sold out online but the rest of Wave 3 is supposed to go up on their website at sometime today.

Wal Mart did not get Wave 3 in for today's launch, they have always been the last ones to get stock. Keep checking in, but it will likely be Toon Link, Bowser and Shiek only.
 
Guys, DO NOT GROW CONFIDENT about Sheik availability, she might not be rare but she is for sure more popular than Diddy, maybe she won´t be trade material, but be sure to grab the one you wan´t while its easy. Also, TRU is having that buy 2 for $20 offer, its the perfect chance for scalpers to strike, expect them to go and buy the whole stock to sel at close to retail price.

I repeat. GRAB THE ONE YOU WANT AS SOON AS YOU CAN.

hey, wait, what? when?
 
hey, wait, what? when?

Not sure if this has been posted yet but...
TRU is having a 2 for $20 sale tomorrow.
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=).
 
Are there a lot of "rare" amiibos at the Nintendo World Center? I've been debating taking the trip over there for quite some time...

It's not worth it unless you live within an hour of there when they randomly receive a new character. They haven't regularly stocked anything rare in a long time.
 
Well it depends on what kind of information you want. The way I list it is a good way to see which Amiibos give the most value from a functionality perspective. The way you propose is a good way to see which games use the most Amiibos.

True.

I appreciate the release date info.
 
Why hasn't my Toon Link started preparing to ship on amazon when it seems like everyone else's has aaahhh!!!

the responses you would expect:

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Well, they aren't wrong. Nintendo creating game functionality in games like Code Name Steam that alot of us will never be able to use. Oh, but we'll be ale to get Mario & Freinds, because everyone wants more Mario figures and not figures that normally wouldn't exist for characters we love.

I hate NOA. I fucking hate them so much.
 
Wait, with this putting money down on Shulk or they'll screw you thing: Any way to do that without visiting the store, or am I going to need to make a trip over there solely for that?
 
So how rare is Toon Link? I didn't realize he had already been released and missed out. Everywhere I've looked so far hasn't had any available.
 
Here ya go, guys. HUGE REMINDER: IF YOU ARE OUTSIDE THE US & WIN, I'D LIKE TO KIND ASK YOU TO PLEASE CHIP IN FOR SHIPPING COSTS. My budget is extremely limited at the moment, but I wanted to show my appreciation to the community. Hopefully shipping costs within the US won't be as bad.

Wohooo just joined. Thank youuuu! and good luck everyone.
 
It's not worth it unless you live within an hour of there when they randomly receive a new character. They haven't regularly stocked anything rare in a long time.

Don't bother, anything rare they get sells out as soon as word gets out. You'd have to have exact luck and timing when they get a shipment
I do live within an hour of there (by train), but after talking to some of my friends who saw the large lines before, it's not worth it in my eyes. Thanks, guys.
 
Wait, with this putting money down on Shulk or they'll screw you thing: Any way to do that without visiting the store, or am I going to need to make a trip over there solely for that?

Probably have to go to the store.

Is it really true, though? I straight-up asked two employees about it last night when I preordered Toad and Luigi, and they said they'll hold it for 48 hours regardless of whether money was put down on the preorder.

...I put $5 on each Amiibo anyway, just to be safe.
 
So here's an updated United States list of when each Wave 3 figure is released at each retailer (bold = first available date for figure). If I've missed something or I have something wrong, let me know.

Jan. 22
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Bowser — Toys R Us
Toon Link — Toys R Us
Sheik — Toys R Us


Jan. 30
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Lucario — Toys R Us
Bowser — GameStop

Feb. 1
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Bowser — Target, Best Buy
Toon Link — Target, Best Buy
Sheik — Target, Best Buy
Rosalina & Luma — Target

Feb. 9
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Bowser — Walmart
Toon Link — Walmart
Sheik — Walmart

Feb. 13
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Toon Link — GameStop
Sheik — GameStop
King Dedede — Toys R Us, GameStop
Ike — Toys R Us, GameStop
Sonic — Toys R Us, Walmart, Best Buy
Shulk — GameStop
Mega Man — Toys R Us


Feb. 20
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King Dedede — Walmart, Best Buy
Ike — Walmart, Best Buy
Sonic — GameStop
Mega Man — Walmart, GameStop, Best Buy

Unknown
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King Dedede — Target
Ike — Target
Sonic — Target
Mega Man — Target
Meta Knight — Best Buy



And here's an updated list of Amiibo functionality for games that have been or will be released in North America (in other words, excluding that One Piece game):

Mario, Luigi, Peach, Donkey Kong
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
  • Mario Party 10
Yoshi
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Mario Party 10
Bowser
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Mario Party 10
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
Rosalina, Wario
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Mario Party 10
Toad
  • Captain Toad Treasure Tracker
  • Mario Party 10
Kirby
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
King Dedede, Metaknight
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Kirby and the Rainbow Curse
Fox, Samus, Captain Falcon
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
Link, Toon Link
  • Mario Kart 8
  • Hyrule Warriors
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
Zelda
  • Hyrule Warriors
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
Sheik
  • Hyrule Warriors
  • Super Smash Bros.
Marth, Ike, Robin, Lucina
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Codename STEAM
Shulk
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
Pac-Man
  • Super Smash Bros.
  • Ace Combat Assault Horizon Legacy
Villager, Pikachu, Wii Fit Trainer, Diddy Kong, Little Mac, Pit, Lucario, Mega Man, Sonic, Shulk, Charizard, Ness
  • Super Smash Bros.

*Yes, they all work with Hyrule Warriors and probably with Mario Party 10, but not all of them have special functionality with those games. I've only listed Amiibos that have exclusive content in those games.

Great list thanks for this! My local Targets, (in TN), said they are expecting Ike's and possibly D3 and Megaman on the 13th. Here's hoping that happens.
 
gave negative feedback to the tru ebay thing for lucario, got my shipping fully refunded.

i hope everyone else does the same. cite reasons of ZERO communication and over a month late shipment.
 
gave negative feedback to the tru ebay thing for lucario, got my shipping fully refunded.

i hope everyone else does the same. cite reasons of ZERO communication and over a month late shipment.

These weren't supposed to come out until the end of January. They weren't a month late. I didn't like how TRU handled preorders at all (with cancellations) but not really an accurate complaint on your part
 
Sheik becoming more common makes me kick myself for importing her. Ah well, my other imports (Ike, Meta Knight, King Dedede) are all hard to get here, so I'm all right.

So for those asking about the quality of my Meta Knight, here it is...

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I suppose it could have been better, but meh.
 
Meta Knight is supposed to look like that, my Japanese version is the exact same. I love the look of his armor, reminds me of my NECA 18" Gypsy Danger. The attention to detail is great, not sure why people are complaining.
 
gave negative feedback to the tru ebay thing for lucario, got my shipping fully refunded.

i hope everyone else does the same. cite reasons of ZERO communication and over a month late shipment.

Month late?
It's shipped shortly after the actual release date.
 
Meta Knight is supposed to look like that, my Japanese version is the exact same. I love the look of his armor, reminds me of my NECA 18" Gypsy Danger. The attention to detail is great, not sure why people are complaining.

It's honestly difficult to say if the battered armor painted look is intentional or just bad painting.
 
When I saw Sonics start shipping from Amazon US and people getting their shipping estimates updated from March to Feb (followed by immediate shipping), I figured I'd ask about mine which has been stuck as 'Not yet shipped' with no estimate. Chat agent said there was an issue with the order, and said that changing payment method would fix it (despite being paid off in gift cards), and said they'd see to it within 24 hours. Later that night I decided to find a second opinion and got a support agent that assured me my order would be processed and I'd have it within 24-48 hours. I asked how they were sure and they assured me they would not lie, they'd never break a promise, or something to that extent.

Late the next day; Not yet shipped. Read that Amazon agents stated to others that they shipped out their entire supply. Contacted an agent inquiring if I'd still be getting mine as I was given that assurance yesterday, was told it was a mistake and was given $13 credit. Now I sit on my possibly bugged order and pray toysrus doesn't cancel my backup for the 4th time.

Not mentioned: The agony of finding good chat agents. Had one that told me to cancel my order, one that said I could order Bowser instead, and one that made me wait 5-10 minutes to tell me Yoshi's Wooly World isn't released (and after I corrected them, another long wait to tell me "the game" hasn't arrived to their warehouse yet). Maddening.
 
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