Don_Tombery
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Upps wrong angle but since it's already done... ;-)
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Bonus, and because I like this angle:
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Upps wrong angle but since it's already done... ;-)
With Amiibo-base / Without Amiibo-base / Mirrored to 'look' at your posts
Bonus, and because I like this angle:
I get what you mean, but I personally always blame scalpers for never finding anything awesome myself at thrift stores :/ Not that it's the best place for finding games (you really need to venture out further to the more richer areas where they donate good quality stuff), but I've only ever found a couple good finds and that's been it. Not that I have time on my hands to go hunting all the time either. Half-Price books has also started pricing the more rare games higher too, so they are becoming more aware as well.
I guess there are always flea markets. I'm terrible at negotiating myself and only started going to them a few years ago, but fortunately I know someone who is good with making deals if I find something I want. They know how to play the game! Sadly even at the flea market the guys there know about which ones are rare too >_>
I can get that feeling, but at the same time in general if it wasn't a scalper it would just be the first customer that knew what the item was. It would be nice if the goods always ended up with someone that really wanted it, but given the nature of a thrift store is so random we will take what ever sales we can get.
I haven't seen any amiibos at my store yet though. We do get skylanders at this point though from time to time.
Personally I have decent luck at garage sales in the richer neighborhood for finding treasures. I do have some luck at work but not as much as I would like most of the time... though garage sale season is coming up so my place should have more product in general. I will be sure to brag if someone donates some amiibos and I can buy them through work though lol.
I really should go to my yard/garage/neighborhood sales to dig around. My wants list is getting thinner and thinner (although I do add the odd game I forget about) and many of them left are the super rare/super lucky finds.
Still I have heard success stories! Someone from a Pokemon community once found a HUGE lot of authentic Pokemon plush at a garage sale, include some really rare/valuable giant plush! I also saw on Reddit yesterday that some guy found a MiP Little Mac for $7 (haggled down from $10, but c'mon they are already getting an awesome deal!)
I think it's because this has basically become a long-lasting amiibo community thread discussing all things amiibo. Same reason the Nintendo Download threads are in Community despite constant new releases. People who are interested in the topic are probably subscribed to it anyway and people who aren't interested don't have to see it (along with other similar community topics) constantly bumped to the top of the Gaming section.
Yeah, the community and topic has been huge for several iterations. I'm part of a few smaller communities, but since the amount of posts are not as frequent, those topics are allowed to be in the main gaming/off-topic forums, I'm guessing.
Windom Earle
Member
I can dig it. Thanks so much!
You grouped all of Europe which is false since preorders in spain never happened, yet.
properpropaganda
Member
Thanks!
Upps wrong angle but since it's already done... ;-)
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Bonus, and because I like this angle:
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Maybe my area is just abnormally scalper-free, but I got to Target at 7:30 on release day and got one just fine. They had like 20 or so to go around, so everyone got one. Hell, I was even able to drive to another Target, walk in at 8:15, and buy another Rosalina off the shelf, with 2 or 3 left after that. And that store wasn't even doing a per customer limit.
Yeah its definately area based i had to head out at 6 A.M. to get Rosalina, otherwise i would have been out of luck.
I have a feeling JigglyPuff will be worse for a variety of factors.
1.Warmer Weather meaning more people willing to wait/camp out.
2.Amiibo hype has gained traction since Wave 3 so more people will be interested in buying her.
3.Stock appears to be even lower than before, if Pre order inventory level is any indication release day will be pretty scarce.
4.1 per customer still not stantardized meaning even if you are early you can still be out of luck(Milage may vary with this one)
Don't if it's been known previously, but it seems to be confirmed only the yarn yoshi amiibo will have compatibility with yarn yoshi game.
http://www.nintendo.be/nl/Divers/amiibo/Figurenoverzicht/Figurenoverzicht-932319.html
It does confirm the yarn yoshi amiibo will be treated as a normal yoshi in other games though, but just not the other way round. Isn't that nice.
Really hope it's a trend that doesn't continue, otherwise the appeal for amiibo for me will be dropping.
http://www.nintendo.be/nl/Divers/amiibo/Figurenoverzicht/Figurenoverzicht-932319.html
It does confirm the yarn yoshi amiibo will be treated as a normal yoshi in other games though, but just not the other way round. Isn't that nice.
Really hope it's a trend that doesn't continue, otherwise the appeal for amiibo for me will be dropping.
The one thing that might give people a chance is that May 29 is a weekday, so people have work/school and might not be able to line up. Rosalina was released on a Sunday which made it easier to line up early.
TheOmegaSpartan
Member
Additionally, it seems Target isn't interested in doing anymore preorders online and is opting for releasing their Wave 4 stock, along with Jigglypuff, on May 29th so more people might show up just to get either Robin/ Lucina combo.
biggyfries
Member
Still says Coming Soon for me. I'm on mobile, tho.
looks to be done already
i went back immediately after trying to add again (just to add a few more other characters for free shipping, i would have cancelled the first, but it was already out)
if/when i get the 3 pack ordered i will most likely cancel this order...
i actually got this due to the nowinstock.com text alert...
Space Cowboy
Member
She was available to pre-order about 15 minutes ago, so it's probably already too late.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Such is the way of Community. At least I can make amiibo light avatars for people during the down time. Keep those requests coming!
IntelliHeath
As in "Heathcliff"
Yeah, it's normal speed for Community Thread.
SaviourMK2
Member
Perfect representation of the decision to move us to Community
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddu-Hqrb9xE
kamikazekoala
Member
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
One of the better counter arguments I've heard in a while.
Edit: phone some how turned heard to great
properpropaganda
Member
When does wave 5 release in non-us countries, anyone order from pygehd, have you gotten your stuff or at least a tracking and how long do you have to dispute a PayPal transaction?
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Yeah, kinda want to hear feed back from those that took that risk.
properpropaganda
Member
I took the risk, but I won't know until wave 5 and splatoon releases.
Oh, GAF. The only amiibo I ever wanted was Ness, but the nearest Gamestop is an hour away from me. ): (35-40 min, then would have to take a bus...)
Now I am "settling" by trying to get my hands on a Lucina. Why can't I like a common, lol
Missed so much shit cause of school, so maybe now it's in community I won't have to miss out.
Now I am "settling" by trying to get my hands on a Lucina. Why can't I like a common, lol
Missed so much shit cause of school, so maybe now it's in community I won't have to miss out.
Dylan Sexbang
Banned
Wake up to see a Inkling girl notification from best buy. The one day I can sleep during the night I miss her. At least it wasn't the three pack.
kamikazekoala
Member
Thanks Diggeh. 
O.v.e.rlord
Banned
Cool beans!!! I await the feedback! I hope it's positive.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Guys, I purchased the wrong Mario Amiibo. I wanted the Super Mario Series one, but ordered the smash one by mistake
If you buy everyone, I'll give you a free upgrade to GAF Gold.
dangerskew
Member
Probably a dumb question, but has there been any information on when we will be able to preorder the plush Yoshi amiibo? I'm not really an Amiibo collector, but I absolutely HAVE to get my hands on the pink one for my fiancée and really don't want to miss my chance to.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Assuming you're asking about North America, no, nothing yet.
Well where would the fun in that be.
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
While waiting for Amazon to flip the switch, how's everyone's smash amiibo doing in smash? My Bowser so far is the strongest of the bunch.
The Lamonster
Member
That is ridiculous cute.
Littlefang
Member
That's probably like the only kid with a Dedede. I think I'd literally be shocked if a kid is able to get their hands on a Robin or Lucina.Between all of the madness, it's easy to forget what these figures mean to kids who love the characters. Mod of a Facebook Amiibo group just posted this:
"We finally have the "birdie" my baby wanted so much"
ElBoxyBrown
Banned
Pacifists? More like sadists. They don't do much at early levels but when they max out at 50 they show no mercy.they're all extremely defensive and/or borderline pacifists
That's adorable. Looking at this makes you want to detest scalpers even more for robbing kids like her from getting the amiibo they want.
properpropaganda
Member
my mega man is dumb as shit. took him to wondercon for the amiibo tournament so i can try to win a meta knight, 3 stock match, up 3-1 and fucking lost.
to luigi.
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