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

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Got Shulk this morning. Apparently GameStop has a new policy where they have to put stickers on everything now, even pre-orders. I even asked about it. I didn't plan on taking Shulk out of his box. So now I have to carefully take the sticker off.

It's almost like a separate hobby, taking these stickers off. I'd rather them not be there, but I don't mind taking them off.

Incorrect. That's not a policy, because the store I went to, there were no stickers, because there's no point to put the stickers on a preordered one that will never hit the sales floor. That's what I talked about with the manager. So, whoever told you that is pulling it out of their ass. Don't settle for it, ask them to not place the sticker when your amiibos come in. Shouldn't be too hard of a request.


Yeah, that's in no way a corporate policy; though it may be a district or regional one. They could be doing it for inventory purposes, but most of the time it's not required for preorders.

Like Namagem said, just ask them if they don't mind to not do it to your future pre-orders if at all possible. I'd say they would oblige if asked kindly.
 
Did an in-store pickup of Shulk yesterday after work, Megaman was waiting for me in the mail when I got home. They both look fantastic but Shulk's Monado is bent outwards a bit. Any advice other than resorting to a hairdryer?

He pops up every now and then on some of the European Amazon sites for retail price. I got him on Amazon.de a couple weeks ago for $15.

Yeah, Amazon.de manages to get some of the rarer ones back in stock every now and then, you just need to keep checking back. I managed to get him and WFT for about $45 altogether a week or so ago.
 
Also I got 2 new amiibo buddies:

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The fluffy squad. You can even see Meta Knight kinda smiling. So cool.
 
Got Shulk this morning. Apparently GameStop has a new policy where they have to put stickers on everything now, even pre-orders. I even asked about it. I didn't plan on taking Shulk out of his box. So now I have to carefully take the sticker off.

It's almost like a separate hobby, taking these stickers off. I'd rather them not be there, but I don't mind taking them off.
Mine had stickers too. :/ Fortunately I was able to get them off without incident. I do hate GS stickers though, they're so hard to remove sometimes.
 
So... I just went on an opening spree...



I'm waiting for the others to arrive from Japan (much cheaper than here and don't mind the packaging or shipped damage since I'm going to open them), so I'll open and add Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Zelda, Luigi, and Pit when they arrive in a week or so.
 
So... I just went on an opening spree...




I'm waiting for the others to arrive from Japan (much cheaper than here and don't mind the packaging or shipped damage since I'm going to open them), so I'll open and add Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Zelda, Luigi, and Pit when they arrive in a week or so.

What store did you use to buy from Japan?
 
So... I just went on an opening spree...




I'm waiting for the others to arrive from Japan (much cheaper than here and don't mind the packaging or shipped damage since I'm going to open them), so I'll open and add Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Zelda, Luigi, and Pit when they arrive in a week or so.
Wow, those are really nice quality pictures. I hope I can take pics that good looking when I get my 7 custom Mega Mans to show here. How did you do it? You have a professional camera?
 
So... I just went on an opening spree...

I'm waiting for the others to arrive from Japan (much cheaper than here and don't mind the packaging or shipped damage since I'm going to open them), so I'll open and add Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Zelda, Luigi, and Pit when they arrive in a week or so.

Nice! I still have all of mine in packaging still, except for Link and Shulk, which had a damaged box, anyway, but once I can find the right place to display everything, I'll be opening everything up.

Do I remember correctly that you were going to have one set kept sealed, and buying extras to open?
 
I know a kid who I've been trying to buy an Amiibo for that has had terrible luck. What did he want?

This kid wanted a Villager. (he looks cool!)

This kid wanted a Wii Fit Trainer. (she looks funny!)

This kid wanted a Lucario (he's my favorite pokemon!)

This kid wanted a Rosalina (I like her star guy! And she's pretty!)

This kid wants a Ness (I like his striped shirt and hat)

Since scalpers and grown men buying multiple copies for whatever reason have killed the previous dreams, how can I secure a Ness? Has it already been up for preorder? Is it one of those retail exclusive?

I'm glad I have simpler tastes and just wanted a Pikachu and Samus and got those for Smash (Pikachu is agile, Samus is a tank).
 
Well, despite shulk selling out online, when I went to gamestop today, the manager told me they are still taking web orders in store, so I am now slated for may, woot. Now I just gotta find a DDD
 
So... I just went on an opening spree...




I'm waiting for the others to arrive from Japan (much cheaper than here and don't mind the packaging or shipped damage since I'm going to open them), so I'll open and add Mario, Peach, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby, Zelda, Luigi, and Pit when they arrive in a week or so.

I want to see more of that Zero Suit Samus figure

I know a kid who I've been trying to buy an Amiibo for that has had terrible luck. What did he want?

This kid wanted a Villager. (he looks cool!)

This kid wanted a Wii Fit Trainer. (she looks funny!)

This kid wanted a Lucario (he's my favorite pokemon!)

This kid wanted a Rosalina (I like her star guy! And she's pretty!)

This kid wants a Ness (I like his striped shirt and hat)

Since scalpers and grown men buying multiple copies for whatever reason have killed the previous dreams, how can I secure a Ness? Has it already been up for preorder? Is it one of those retail exclusive?

I'm glad I have simpler tastes and just wanted a Pikachu and Samus and got those for Smash (Pikachu is agile, Samus is a tank).

Get lucky or import. Ness isn't even available for preorder yet in the US
 
What store did you use to buy from Japan?

AmiAmi. They work out to about $13 NZD and their shipping is really reasonable (plus I have a few other things coming from them). Better than our RRP by miles.

Wow, those are really nice quality pictures. I hope I can take pics that good looking when I get my 7 custom Mega Mans to show here. How did you do it? You have a professional camera?

Hell no, just a crappy iPhone. It's pretty hit or miss I'm amazed they turned out that good lol!

Nice! I still have all of mine in packaging still, except for Link and Shulk, which had a damaged box, anyway, but once I can find the right place to display everything, I'll be opening everything up.

Do I remember correctly that you were going to have one set kept sealed, and buying extras to open?

Yeh I opened these ones carefully and I'm keeping the boxes, and also have another set sealed which are gonna be stored away until I get a bigger place. Feels good to have some open though!

I'm running out of space for the boxes so I might have to get on that soon.

hopefully I'll find a solution, like getting a wall shelf or something

I will try take a snap of the whole shelf for you sometime :P

I want to see more of that Zero Suit Samus figure

I'll put one up tomorrow probably :P
 
Got Mega Man today and the figure and card are perrrrfect. THANK YOU AMAZON. Going to wait for my other one to show up before I decide which to open.
 
I just did the math to figure out how much money (roughly) I have spent on amiibo so far.....

24 opened ones (13 x 24 = 312)
6 doubles that I'm keeping in boxes for now (13 x 6 = 78)
7 as gifts for nieces and nephews (13 x 7 = 91)

and this isn't counting things like tax, shipping, toys r us tax, I think two were imports, etc. Luckily, no scalper costs.

I'm at more than $481 so far even paying for my last wave 3 pre orders that are on the way (Mega Man, Dedede, Sonic, Ike and Meta Knight).

Holy crap. Luckily I'm done with the "get them all" approach after Smash. I'm sure they'll suck me back in on a couple must have lines like Zelda or Splatoon. This could get really bad for me if they do a bunch of side characters for their flagship IP, releasing things like Shy Guys or Gorons.
 
damn my TRU in central california will be getting 4 mega man 4 sonic, 1 DDD no ike. only 1 per customer. This and the MM 3ds tomorrow will make things really tough to get a mega man. Does anyone think target will sell their stock online starting tomorrow?
Lol maybe I'll run into ya tomorrow on the mega hunt.
 
Picked up my Majoras mask game from Gamestop. There is a target next to it and I saw people lined up outside. I stopped and asked what they were in line for and it was Mayoras Mask 3DS and Amiibos. The thirst is real.
 
Amiibos from my local electronic shop from germany
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Is there anything worth picking up?
I'm gonna pick a New 3DS XL and it doesn't look like a good choice to buy them.
Are they even rare here?
Also I preordered there New XL and 4U but found out that a shop around my apartment.
And I've thought I would get it faster from a bigger electronic store instead of a really small one which sells more perfume then electronic stuff.
I just wait until 14.00pm and if they don't call me until then I will pick it up there (like they told me too).
 
Where is the April 24th date coming from? Amazon UK?

And I just noticed the thread name changed. When did that happen?

Off topic: thought you were changing your name.

It's been mentioned several times before and is also on Nowinstock.

As for my name, yes, it's in the queue to be changed. When they get around to it, I have no idea.
 
Hmmmm since I won't be able to make it to toys r us today cause I'm working I'm wondering if anyone would do this trade

Your USA sealed
Mega man x king dedede x sonic x ike

For

My
Lucario x Rosalina
Both usa x sealed

Don't think it'd be out of line tbh , might propose that on other sites too.
 
Nintendo themselves. The EU Direct had an actual date.


May, if I had to guess.
Ahh. Didn't know Europe fave a date during the last direct. That's good to know. Gives me time to space out my purchases. Was worried it would be closed to March.

It's been mentioned several times before and is also on Nowinstock.

As for my name, yes, it's in the queue to be changed. When they get around to it, I have no idea.
Ahh. I've been out of it with amiibo stuff these last few days. I mean like just now I noticed the OT part was removed and we're just thread now. If you told me it was changed a week ago and I didn't notice in all that time, I wouldn't be surprised lol

Also, didnt know there was a queue. Good luck then.
 
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