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[ZiggyPalffyLA]

I posted this last night, but if anyone is willing to hear me out, please do:

Shulk is my main. I've played through Xenoblade multiple times, and I plan on getting a New 3DS just to play the 3D version. I was out of town visiting my sister when the initial preorders went up and wasn't able to get one, so I preordered it through Play Asia. That preorder was effectively cancelled last night.

I was a SECOND late for the second round of preorders yesterday and it ruined my whole day. I called every GameStop within 50 miles and they all only had enough to cover preorders. And now they only people that have them are selling them for $60 MINIMUM.

So can anyone here help a fellow Amiibro out? I'm willing to pay extra, and shipping costs of course. He's the only one I need. So please help me out, guys. I'll never forget it.

 

[CH4OS]

It really doesn't matter. They chose to go for the smash renders for all the characters even tho they could've done a pose that does require support, they could've done their taunts instead for example(like when luigi throws the peace sign, or when he looks down and kicks the ground)

My dream Luigi would be his double guns pose.
"Pew pew" baby.

 

[TheHoneyDuke]

Anybody hear anything about target for ike, king, sonic and mega??? I won't be able to make it out to toys r us during opening

 

[randombat]

Anybody hear anything about target for ike, king, sonic and mega??? I won't be able to make it out to toys r us during opening

I've got a friend who works at Target that said they have the shipment but that they haven't put them out yet. She is checking today when they are allowed to sell them. I'll send an update as soon as I get one.

 

[Jeff Vader]

Shulk coming in Monday. Great way to start the next week.

 

[O.v.e.rlord]

I've got a friend who works at Target that said they have the shipment but that they haven't put them out yet. She is checking today when they are allowed to sell them. I'll send an update as soon as I get one.

Dude you get an update yet?!?!? How bout now?!.....anything yet D:

 

[Jagsrock]

It really doesn't matter. They chose to go for the smash renders for all the characters even tho they could've done a pose that does require support, they could've done their taunts instead for example(like when luigi throws the peace sign, or when he looks down and kicks the ground)

My god, taunting amiibo poses would have been amazing.

 

[Mr. Nice_Guy]

My god, taunting amiibo poses would have been amazing.

Where Sonic's feet are doing the figure 8 motion? That would have been perfect.

 

[TheGrue]

Mega Man was just delivered. King Dedede tomorrow (though won't be home to see him in his glory until Tuesday).

 

[Hero Prinny]

woo got my rosalina that a gaffer was so kind to send my way ^_^ hype. 1 thing that bothers me tho is that she doesnt have a right eyes... >_>

My dream Luigi would be his double guns pose.
"Pew pew" baby.

My god, taunting amiibo poses would have been amazing.

exactly my point. they shouldn't have went with their character render and instead went for different poses. but whatever, that just makes too much sense.

 

[Horohoro]

Has ANYBODY got shipping notices for Ike, Dedede, Megaman, or Sonic from TRU?

 

[MillionStabs]

My god, taunting amiibo poses would have been amazing.

I'd say either taunt poses or win poses. Anything that keeps them from having that plastic stand.

 

[LiK]

Has ANYBODY got shipping notices for Ike, Dedede, Megaman, or Sonic from TRU?

None so far

 

[Blue Namagem]

Has ANYBODY got shipping notices for Ike, Dedede, Megaman, or Sonic from TRU?

Haven't heard word of any, nope. Sorry.

 

[eternalblue]

If I were to find all four of those at TRU tomorrow, which two should I get? I only have enough money for two right now. In thinking mega man and ddd/Ike. I just really don't like sonic.

Dedede and Ike are definitely going to be harder to find than Mega Man and Sonic later on, so if you have any intention of wanting both of them at some point, I'd get both of them over Mega Man or Sonic.

That said, Mega Man looks really awesome in person, and I think he'll be hard to find for a while after release due to his popularity.

Get the figures you really want to have, basically!

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

Still haven't heard a peep from GameStop about my Dedede pre-order. Guess I'll call the store I'm supposed to pick it up from and see what I can find out, but I'm expecting them to not know anything...

 

[SNIKT!]

I found one lonely Mega Man at Fred Meyer this morning before work. I did a little happy dance lol. They also had 2 Toon Link's and 3 Sheiks. I skipped those since I already ordered them both from Gamestop.

 

[StAidan]

I stopped by my Fred Meyer this morning, they had 2 Mega Mans and a Sonic. The lady there told me they had also gotten 1 Dedede, but they put these on the shelf yesterday afternoon and someone bought it then.

I'm not too concerned about Dedede since I have a GameStop preorder for him, it's hard not having him (and Ike) directly in my hands though

 

[kirby_fox]

Still haven't heard a peep from GameStop about my Dedede pre-order. Guess I'll call the store I'm supposed to pick it up from and see what I can find out, but I'm expecting them to not know anything...

I picked up Sheik, Shulk and they offered my Toon Link to me (I told them to sell it because I already had him). The only text I got was for Sheik.

GameStop is joining the "We have no idea what's going on" crowd of retailers.

 

[metalmachine]

So I spoke to my contact at my local TRU...she's got Ike, Mega Man, Sonic and King Dedede set aside for me with a release date of tomorrow.

I'm not sure if that's common knowledge already but I thought I'd share in case.

 

[Horohoro]

Still haven't heard a peep from GameStop about my Dedede pre-order. Guess I'll call the store I'm supposed to pick it up from and see what I can find out, but I'm expecting them to not know anything...

I got an email about Dedede, Ike, Sonic, and Megaman being delayed from Gamestop over a week ago... nothing since... they said they are working with Nintendo to secure more ...

 

[rjinaz]

Still waiting on Ike and Sonic from TRU and Ike and Dedede from Walmart, and Metaknight from BestBuy.

I had so many preorders I honestly forgot about some of them. Everybody else has come through. Amazon and Gamestop in particular.

 

[LiK]

Still waiting on Ike and Sonic from TRU and Ike and Dedede from Walmart, and Metaknight from BestBuy.

I had so many preorders I honestly forgot about some of them. Everybody else has come through. Amazon and Gamestop in particular.

I keep forgetting where I preordered so I have a lot of dupes, lol

 

[Nerd_Incognito]

lol ohhh ebay. Thanks for the freebie!

 

[amishpriest99]

Still haven't heard a peep from GameStop about my Dedede pre-order. Guess I'll call the store I'm supposed to pick it up from and see what I can find out, but I'm expecting them to not know anything...

Mine still isn't sure about Ike or Mega Man.

 

[Incendiary]

Got an email from GameStop that my order of Sheik/Fox that I placed two days ago has shipped. Still no word on the Ike/DeDeDe order I placed two months ago, though.

 

[CH4OS]

Has ANYBODY got shipping notices for Ike, Dedede, Megaman, or Sonic from TRU?

Nothing from TRU, but just got an email today from Walmart that Sonic shipped. Man, their in store selection is the absolute worst but I gotta hand it to them for their smooth online transactions.

 

[Horohoro]

So I spoke to my contact at my local TRU...she's got Ike, Mega Man, Sonic and King Dedede set aside for me with a release date of tomorrow.

I'm not sure if that's common knowledge already but I thought I'd share in case.

I called they said they can't hold any for anyone...

 

[fredrancour]

I called they said they can't hold any for anyone...

Probably either a pre-order (they did in-store slips right?) or a good friend willing to chance breaking the rules on that poster's behalf.

 

[kunonabi]

picked up my Shulk today. His paint job is easily the sloppiest of all my amiibos but at least I have him. Now I just have to see if Amazon comes through on my Mega Man order. I might head out tomorrow to see if I can track down Ike and Sonic.

 

[VeryGooster]

Ended up trading in a game at GS so didn't pay anything.

The only standout Amiibo the GS here had was Bowser. Everything else has been Mario, Peach, Samus, and a few Zeldas.

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

lol ohhh ebay. Thanks for the freebie!

Wait, was this eBay's mistake or did you knowingly screw the seller out of money for an amiibo you received? Please say it's the former. I'm going to assume it's the former.

 

[Grym]

So tomorrow morning I plan on heading out to try to pick up some amiibos. TRU and Best Buy open at the same time. There is pretty much no chance BB will be selling extra MetaKnights, right (not until 2/20 last I heard)? I don't have a preorder for him and want to at least try for one at some point. But I'm thinking my time will be better served at opening at TRU trying to nab a couple of the new ones I want (hopefully Dedede and Megaman)

 

[WiiRevolution1]

So I have an unopened Luigi, but man that pose is lame

Spoiler

and kinda phalic.

Debating if I should keep this guy or just replace him with the Super Mario Luigi...

Luigi's Smash Amiibo is the most awesomest thing imo. I love it. I really can't see how anyone can prefer the Super Mario Luigi pose or any SM pose except for Toad for obvious reasons. They look so cheaply made and I find it a joke that they cost the same as the Smash ones.

Ya know, alot of people complain that they used Smash poses which some characters requires stands, but the Smash poses are all so good and dynamic. If SM Amiibos are any indication, after Smash we are all fucked with good poses that aren't just "character standing"...

Anywayz: What are the chances that Mega Man, Sonic, Ike, or DeDeDe go up on amazon before the end of the month for non preorders? I guess after everyone who preordered gets them and I think thats only happened to Bowser due to him being common, which is why you can buy him on amazon. Hope it happens, I actually have the amazin credit for it this time! :O I know plenty of people on here saying all Amiibos are still shipping so I guess not for awhile.

 

[A Human Becoming]

Sheik is right now $30 on Amazon WTF

Fuck Nintendo for increasing prices based on demand.

 

[metalmachine]

Nothing from TRU, but just got an email today from Walmart that Sonic shipped. Man, their in store selection is the absolute worst but I gotta hand it to them for their smooth online transactions.

Strangely, my local TRU said I can pick up MM, King Dedede, Sonic and Ike tomorrow. Then again tomorrow is the 13th which was another street date that was touted.

On a side note, that will leave me needing just a Meta Knight to complete all US/NA waves.

This is said everyday but God damn Amiibo hunting in NA is like a black hole.

 

[Calamari41]

Sheik is right now $30 on Amazon WTF

Fuck Nintendo for increasing prices based on demand.

That's a third party selling it, not Nintendo.

 

[metalmachine]

I called they said they can't hold any for anyone...

Must differ for each TRU and having a contact there helps IMMENSELY.

 

[zroid]

Sheik is right now $30 on Amazon WTF

Fuck Nintendo for increasing prices based on demand.

that's a third party vendor.

 

[Grym]

Sheik is right now $30 on Amazon WTF

Fuck Nintendo for increasing prices based on demand.

Looks like they are from a 3rd party seller. RoseJohnson's storefront. So the price is inflated from the storefront, not Amazon or NIntendo, I believe

 

[Nerd_Incognito]

Wait, was this eBay's mistake or did you knowingly screw the seller out of money for an amiibo you received? Please say it's the former. I'm going to assume it's the former.

They screwed up. I contacted them on the 9th because the shipping info said they delivered on Dec 30th. Then sure enough it magically appeared on the 9th but they never gave me any options to update. Lo and behold they refunded today.

 

[A Human Becoming]

That's a third party selling it, not Nintendo.

Fuck that place then. Fuck Nintendo though for supply limiting.

 

[LiK]

that's a third party vendor.

yup

 

[MaverickHunterAsh]

They screwed up. I contacted them on the 9th because the shipping info said they delivered on Dec 30th. Then sure enough it magically appeared on the 9th but they never gave me any options to update. Lo and behold they refunded today.

Gotcha. Glad I was right. Lucky you though, that's awesome!

 

[TheHoneyDuke]

I've got a friend who works at Target that said they have the shipment but that they haven't put them out yet. She is checking today when they are allowed to sell them. I'll send an update as soon as I get one.

Please do. I have a few preordered online but I don't trust online preorders with amiibos.

 

[Sponge]

Both Fox and Sheik arrived in the mail today.

I should probably start moving these away from my alarm soon. I have a bad feeling I'm gonna try to smack it one morning and hit these guys.

 

[eternalblue]

Wait, was this eBay's mistake or did you knowingly screw the seller out of money for an amiibo you received? Please say it's the former. I'm going to assume it's the former.

Looks like it TRU's mistake. They cancelled/refunded a bunch of orders through their ebay account and then wound up sending out Lucarios out for those orders anyway.

 

[O.v.e.rlord]

Fuck that place then. Fuck Nintendo though for supply limiting.

Meh you could argue not many people know of her. Hence the small supply.

 

[Zechs]

Welp. Got excited when I saw my Sonic from Amazon was "delivered." I then saw they "left it at door." Guess what? Nothing. No notice, no package, no knock... nothing! Which is even worse when my wife was home with my little one and she could have easily answered the door had they knocked.

 

[Fox Mulder]

They screwed up. I contacted them on the 9th because the shipping info said they delivered on Dec 30th. Then sure enough it magically appeared on the 9th but they never gave me any options to update. Lo and behold they refunded today.

I had something like that happen. Bought a snes game that never delivered, and the seller never responded to anything so I got a refund through eBay. It showed up randomly like a month later and I contacted them about reversing the negative feedback and giving them payment but they never responded.