lol no where near over, Just wait for the onsluaght in the U.S. once Wave 5 pre orders open, you thought this was bad tune in for the show.
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lol no where near over, Just wait for the onsluaght in the U.S. once Wave 5 pre orders open, you thought this was bad tune in for the show.
Sorceror12
Member
Any news on those custom amiibo rumored to be sold by Toys R Us from a few months back?
no... didn't think so.. haha
no... didn't think so.. haha
This is a great idea in theory (buying the amiibo unlocks the character), but there's no way it works out. Obtaining just the amiibo is impossible enough, if they tie the actual in-game character to the amiibo it will be actual chaos getting them. And selling the character both separately and with the amiibo just means certain people get screwed over by paying more.
Unless Nintendo did something crazy like sell a character + amiibo bundle on the eshop with no limit but I can't see that happening either. Even that would piss off people who want nothing to do with amiibo period.
I agree that the DLC characters probably won't be retailer-exclusive, though.
Wait, what?
Disregarding the obvious stock issues it'd have, why would this be an issue?
The stock issues are the big reason it would be an issue. Mewtwo's DLC comes out this month. By the time October (or whenever his amiibo comes out) anyone who wants the DLC will already have it. That places a larger demand on the DLC-less version. Given the way Nintendo's been operating, people will only end up finding the version with the DLC.
I can only see Nintendo doing one of two things...
1) Release it as a normal Amiibo. It won't unlock Mewtwo for play, but you could still train your amiibo. Maybe slap a warning sticker on the box.
2) Throw in the Mewtwo DLC for free. Keeps Amiibo to one price point, and eliminates any possible confusion.
That's the best possible choice imo.
There's no reason when you scan in Mewtwo that he couldn't also unlock the character for play.
I think that's the best way they could handle DLC characters.
Saw this on Reddit, had to share.
'Murica
MADGAME
Member
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Eh, there's still plenty of opportunities left, just gotta keep vigilant. I wouldn't worry until the end of the day on May 29th.
A Human Becoming
More than a Member
Lucas will be exclusive to Gamestop. Ness was and so will he. Mewtwo probably too since it's a Pokemon. Mr. Game & Watch could be as well but I don't know if Best Buy fits.
I will be so mad if Mewtwo is exclusive to Toys R' Us, considering it seems Pokemon have been exclusive there twice now & I don't have any close to me.
...I just don't want retail exclusives period. I'm surprised I got lucky with Rosalina, Shulk, & now Ness. But then I remember I didn't get Meta Knight because I don't have a BB close by & every damn time he went up online, I was busy with class.
...I just don't want retail exclusives period. I'm surprised I got lucky with Rosalina, Shulk, & now Ness. But then I remember I didn't get Meta Knight because I don't have a BB close by & every damn time he went up online, I was busy with class.
Nintendo Playstation
Member
Except Jigglypuff belongs to Target this time 'round.
Agreed though, no more exclusives please.
Now I feel hungry o3o
Agreed, It would also give an incentive to buy his amiibo and also gives a valid reason to collectors whether to they should open him up.
//ARCANUM
Member
If I were to venture a guess, I'd say that all deals for the SSB line of Amiibos are already in place and have been since they started the whole thing. I'm sure they've locked in retailer exclusives since the get-go and can't back out now even if they want to.
Greninja is TRU exclusive. Though I don't think pre-orders for him went up yet.
went up and sold out in like 10 minutes at like 2 am a week or so ago.
I had forgotten about those. Guess the deal didn't come through in the end?
Fox Mulder
Member
You blinked and missed it.
I dont think TRU sold over 1000 on eBay like with lucario though.
properpropaganda
Member
oh god, those cards..... :_(
Byron Bluth
Banned
YesAsia - Wave 3 Restocks and Wave 4 (Includes Ness, Lucina and Robin)
http://www.yesasia.com/global/search/amiibo/0-0-0-q.amiibo_bpt.48-en/list.html
Ships to NA. $20USD per amiibo Japanese versions, ship in July.
http://www.yesasia.com/global/search/amiibo/0-0-0-q.amiibo_bpt.48-en/list.html
Ships to NA. $20USD per amiibo Japanese versions, ship in July.
Can you cancel preorders from yesasia?
Byron Bluth
Banned
Not sure. You can return them but I can't find details on cancellations.
I am assuming since they are being released by themselves in different months.
http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo/line-up#release
skaflone721
Neo Member
Same question here.
Also anyone having trouble choosing your country? I can't find United States or North America. Either I'm losing it or its not there.
Byron Bluth
Banned
Choose the NA site at the top in the green header
Anyone order from them before? As in are they reputable?
I wouldn't do this guys. YesAsia took preorders on restocks of Little Mac, WiiFit Trainer, Villager, and Captain Falcon and those listings were up for days. I think there's a high probability that they're going to leave listings up for too long and your orders are going to get cancelled, and some folks are saying that YesAsia will only give store credit if they cancel your order.
Yea I've read about that too, it's why I haven't placed an order from them.
Even if you used paypal?
skaflone721
Neo Member
I was going to post this. I figured out how to order finally, but these are all uncanelable orders so I'm hesitating now. I only want Pit and Ness. They give store credit for canceled orders.
^I went through this with PlayAsia. Since I used PayPal I was able to make a claim and get my money back when they could not fulfill my Rosalina order. Since finding lucina and robin seems hopeless at this point I feel better knowing I have a slight chance they will come through. And I'm digging the free shipping.
DrForester
Kills Photobucket
I got near the checkout with YesAsia, but didn't' go through with it.
It does say they won't charge you until items ship though.
It does say they won't charge you until items ship though.
Possibly. I placed in an order for those restocks I mentioned and my PayPal was charged immediately. I figure I have buyer protection if those orders get delayed or they try to force me into store credit.But I don't think it's worth the trouble if you haven't already crossed the point of no return.
Yeah I gotta say I'm not a huge fan of the Play Asia model of making me pay them via paypal blindly and then coming back to them and clicking confirm and then waiting for a few months. That plus their big ol shipping and the whole "If you try to consolidate your shipments and save yourself money we'll probably just fuck you over" has shied me from doing business with them again after this.
Oh boy. I accidentally ordered Shulk from YesAsia and PlayAsia in my Amiibo ordering haze and I'm starting to regret the PlayAsia one since it's a lot more on shipping, so is there anyway to cancel this or should I just swallow it and just count the two Shulk orders as insurance in case one gets canceled?
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Got the alert for the YesAsia preorders while I was driving, almost pulled over to get a Ness, glad I didn't after reading the experiences in this thread
Lucinaaaa
http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-lucina-amiibo-figure/-/A-17318489
Edit: Oops, didn't realize I was posting the same link, sorry haha. Although some of the links aren't loading for me, only Lucina and Wario...
http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-lucina-amiibo-figure/-/A-17318489
Edit: Oops, didn't realize I was posting the same link, sorry haha. Although some of the links aren't loading for me, only Lucina and Wario...
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Won't let me add to cart?
Frostinferno
Member
They're aren't available for pre-order yet, just placeholder pages.
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Velcro Fly
Member
Feel like getting another Robin and Lucina will go a long way to helping me get a Ness/Jiggly 
JohnTinker
Limbaugh Parrot
Splatoon 3-pack page works for me, button still grayed out
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