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

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you're not alone. a lot of guys passed on preordering Shulk and look at what's happening now.

I can relate to their feelings, however in the case of shulk I was already back on the amiibo train so for that particular character it was not a problem for me. I pre-ordered him on gamestop.com a couple weeks after he was listed.

They were taking orders for him for quite some time.

But I'm scared to see what happens with the Wave 4 orders... I feel like the number of people interested in collecting them keeps growing... and the pre-order windows are getting harder to squeeze into
 
I can relate to their feelings, however in the case of shulk I was already back on the amiibo train so for that particular character it was not a problem for me. I pre-ordered him on gamestop.com a couple weeks after he was listed.

They were taking orders for him for quite some time.

But I'm scared to see what happens with the Wave 4 orders... I feel like the number of people interested in collecting them keeps growing... and the pre-order windows are getting harder to squeeze into

The toad craze was kinda shocking.
 
Quick snap of what I have so far before I head out for the day:



I have them somewhat lined up on top of my dresser for now. They certainly deserved better so I'm hoping I can pick up a proper display for them soon.

Pikachu and Kirby are in my closet still in their prison, gonna free them later when I bring Shulk and Sheik home. That just leaves Marth, Villager and Little Mac that I'm missing.

How do you have that Geralt statue?!? I thought he was coming the LE's for Witcher 3?
 
I can relate to their feelings, however in the case of shulk I was already back on the amiibo train so for that particular character it was not a problem for me. I pre-ordered him on gamestop.com a couple weeks after he was listed.

They were taking orders for him for quite some time.

But I'm scared to see what happens with the Wave 4 orders... I feel like the number of people interested in collecting them keeps growing... and the pre-order windows are getting harder to squeeze into

do what i do, always preorder from multiple stores for backup. if you get dupes, return or sell to Gaffers here.
 
I keep hearing about people getting the rest of wave 3 at FYEs. Is that just a certain area of the US, or is that just, everywhere? Cause i'm willing to go hunting tonight in Pittsburgh.

Also, i saw Nathan's post a while back, but yeah, the move here took a bit of a toll on me mentally, and the way this amiibo stuff is getting handled is just really killing it for me. The hunt is fun, but when the dates are so all over the place, the supply so constrained, and the scalping out in full force, it just really ruins a lot of the fun.

But then i come back in here and see that everyone is here, trying to become Amiibo masters, as it were, and helping each other out as best as we can. It reminds me of all the awesome-ness these kind of things can bring. I was being a bit of a sourpuss earlier =p

In the meantime, i hope for everyone who did make it through, that those orders stay tried and true!
 
My Gamestop got Shulk in. Interestingly, I tried calling another Gamestop in the city and they said they currently only had Shulk for pre-orders, but to check back Saturday if you didn't have a pre-order. I guess that's when non picked up pre-orders expire?
 
My Gamestop got Shulk in. Interestingly, I tried calling another Gamestop in the city and they said they currently only had Shulk for pre-orders, but to check back Saturday if you didn't have a pre-order. I guess that's when non picked up pre-orders expire?

people said they hold preorders for 48 hours.
 
I want a Shulk amiibo. ; _ ;
And they were back up on gamestops website and I missed it?! Damn.

My Gamestop got Shulk in. Interestingly, I tried calling another Gamestop in the city and they said they currently only had Shulk for pre-orders, but to check back Saturday if you didn't have a pre-order. I guess that's when non picked up pre-orders expire?

Theres a 48 hour holding period for pre-orders IIRC.

Edit: beaten.
 
Got my Shulk today, looks pretty nice, probably the best of the human figures so far.
When I picked mine up, I was the first one to do so, and the face had a mark on it. Like he had a pimple or scar. I asked nicely for a swap and They did it no problem. Sorry to whomever picks up a pockmarked shulk from the villa park IL GameStop :)
 
Called my Gamestop as well, they apparently have Shiek, Shulk, and Toon Link ready for me. No extras available of any of them. :(

Edit: Gamestop in Granada Hills, CA
 
Picked up Shulk. The GS manager told me she was jealous. She said the only preorders that were open were the SMB line except Toad.

I can't believe Toad is already gone, I expected he'd be the next Peach. I guess more people care about him (or think he'll be rare) than I thought. Either way, I'm glad I got on that one while I could. Hopefully the Wave 4 preorders will open while I'm near a computer.
 
jesus, my gamestop i got it pre ordered still doesn't have it while every other store already got theres. -_- i want to get it before i go to the bronx cause some incompetent employee might sell off my pre order to some random but that don't look like its gonna happen
 
Just called my store they said they had 3 of them for me. That they will hold until I get back. Dumb me didn't ask which ones since I preordered 4. I'm assuming Sheik, Toon Link, and Shulk are the ones.

Regardless I might be able to help someone with Sheik and Ike in the U.S. I'll post later on about it sincei still need to wait if they indeed hold them until then.
 
I just placed an order through Walmart.com for Toon Link for in store pickup... I'm REALLY SKEPTICAL. I was just there in my local Wal-Mart a few days ago and they had NOTHING. You're telling me they actually got a shipment?

I'll wait to see if they confirm my order for pickup, but I'm really skeptical....
 
Went to get my 2nd Shulk from a different gamestop. Got a text for the pickup at Wed PM. clerk said they were automatically sent out and they didn't get them yet but they would call when they come in. I was already out but that would have been frustrating if I would have driven the 20 min there for no reason. Weird how it is 10 min away from other GS that received theirs and are selling them.

Checked a target and they a had MM 3DS skus and spots but they were empty. Assuming they haven't been put out yet
 
I just placed an order through Walmart.com for Toon Link for in store pickup... I'm REALLY SKEPTICAL. I was just there in my local Wal-Mart a few days ago and they had NOTHING. You're telling me they actually got a shipment?

I'll wait to see if they confirm my order for pickup, but I'm really skeptical....

Don't be too skeptical of Walmart online. YES, in store they are just flooded with Peaches but I had all of wave 3 preordered with them. Already received Toon Link, Sheik, and Bowser and Ike and Dedede should be moving to shipping soon. I've NEVER had Walmart cancel a preorder on me like others have (cough cough Best Buy, TRU).
 
Is that deal for Peach, Yoshi, and Donkey Kong for $9.99 at BBY online only or can I get the deal in-store? I held off on getting Donkey Kong so I might pick up one today if they have them.

Edit: I believe GameStop and Walmart have the same deal.
 
I though i missed Shulk earlier online but I just refreshed my email and PayPal deducted the money... I, I think I got him...
 
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Now that's just cruel. HEY KIDS HERE'S ALL THE AMIIBO YOU'LL NEVER SEE EXCEPT YOUR OLD PAL BOWSER
 
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