Just called my local Gamestop and they'll be doing around 30 pre orders. I can probably show up a half hour early and get one no problem. Like last week I waited a half hour in line for Dark Pit and there was only five of us by the time they opened. I expect around the same turnout for this. Helps there's two Gamestops in my town so that should thin the crowds too.
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Think I'm just gonna stick with my Amazon DE preorders for wave 6. I'll be paying a bit more but I won't have to bother getting up and going out before work to get them tomorrow, and I'll be getting the Miis 2 months early with them. If the retro 3 pack was coming out on the 11th like everyone else I might have been more tempted to go out, but they got delayed to the EU release date on the 25th for whatever reason so whatever. No huge deal.
Still waiting on Chibi Robo bundle preorders
Still waiting on Chibi Robo bundle preorders
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
Hey guys, quick question about something I'm not sure of...
Are Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, and R.O.B. exclusive to the 3-pack in North America? I've got some amiibo-hunting friends who say they're sure they will be sold separately at retailers other than GameStop, but I'm pretty sure that isn't the case (sadly).
Am I correct in thinking that the only way for Americans to get Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, and/or R.O.B. without importing is to get the 3-pack?
Thanks!
Are Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, and R.O.B. exclusive to the 3-pack in North America? I've got some amiibo-hunting friends who say they're sure they will be sold separately at retailers other than GameStop, but I'm pretty sure that isn't the case (sadly).
Am I correct in thinking that the only way for Americans to get Duck Hunt, Mr. Game & Watch, and/or R.O.B. without importing is to get the 3-pack?
Thanks!
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
3-pack only AND GameStop exclusive. Yet another way for NoA to mess with NA collecters.
friskykillface
Banned
What the fuck Boston x MA gamestops , no one would tell me the amount they will have for the 3 packs and when I asked if they would have it posted outside their door they said "we don't know yet"
So dumb :/ I don't have time to play these baby games , just tell me so I can plan where I'm camping
So dumb :/ I don't have time to play these baby games , just tell me so I can plan where I'm camping
MaverickHunterAsh
Member
Ugh... yeah, I thought so.
I don't know... I can see where it makes business sense for NoA not to release those three characters separately since they're really niche and not exactly popular outside of hardcore Nintendo fans. Then again, the same could easily be said about Palutena, Dark Pit, Ike, Robin, and Lucina, and those have all sold very well (as far as we know).
Yeah, North America has definitely turned out to be the worst region to live in by far if you're interested in amiibo. I guess NoA having their shit together for the Palutena launch was a one-time deal.
Interface23
Member
Think I'm just gonna stick with my Amazon DE preorders for wave 6. I'll be paying a bit more but I won't have to bother getting up and going out before work to get them tomorrow, and I'll be getting the Miis 2 months early with them. If the retro 3 pack was coming out on the 11th like everyone else I might have been more tempted to go out, but they got delayed to the EU release date on the 25th for whatever reason so whatever. No huge deal.
Still waiting on Chibi Robo bundle preorders
Amazon.ca but not sure if they ship to US
SmackAttack
Member
All of my nearest GameStops couldn't confirm an actual number but all said they would be doing over 30. There's at least three of them I could go to in the morning so I'll head out around 8 (if not a tad bit sooner) and see which one has the shorter line.
Good luck fellow NA hunters!
Good luck fellow NA hunters!
Went to my GameStop this morning and the employee there was on the phone with someone who was asking about amiibo. She pretty much answered any questions I had. But when I mentioned the Ness pre-order fiasco she put her head down and was recalling the bad memories from that day. It seems like that gave GameStop employees PTSD.
She did say though that she's really happy that this time it's just a regular in-store pre-order and that they're going to have 40 available. She also said that the 48 hours rule still applies (where you need to pick up the amiibo within 48 hours of it being released otherwise it will get sold to someone else), and she suggested that I put down the full amount instead of just $5 so that they'll definitely get it in. I might do that just to get it out of the way (plus I just got paid today). I'll see how things are tomorrow morning at 8am though.
She did say though that she's really happy that this time it's just a regular in-store pre-order and that they're going to have 40 available. She also said that the 48 hours rule still applies (where you need to pick up the amiibo within 48 hours of it being released otherwise it will get sold to someone else), and she suggested that I put down the full amount instead of just $5 so that they'll definitely get it in. I might do that just to get it out of the way (plus I just got paid today). I'll see how things are tomorrow morning at 8am though.
Megatron
Member
No, I guarantee they will. You are forgetting Ike and dedede sold through tons of different stores, both online and offline. These will only be sold through one store offline.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Even still. They said before stores were getting at least 30. That alone put the first North American shipment at around 150,000, which is already a pretty insane number. On average each amiibo character has sold around 185,000 total in North America (based off of the total number of amiibos sold, and the latest released regional breakdowns), and you have to remember most characters have gotten at least two shipments so far, and many have had several more like Link and Mario.
But now it seems like most stores are getting 40, and many more are getting well more than that. I just don't see how, of all things, a three-pack of niche characters is going to have such a gigantic initial shipment - one that seems on track to dwarf life-to-date shipments for the majority of characters.
friskykillface
Banned
Tbh I'd still go pick up the actual 3 pack amiibo right at opening x that morning, wouldn't be surprised if they under shipped this one
I just drove by this gamestop in my old neighborhood and it says 80 total, the flood is here
I just drove by this gamestop in my old neighborhood and it says 80 total, the flood is here
They realize demand is high for the niche characters. I would guess the 3 pack is likely even a deterrent to create less demand since people are importing.
The 3 in the pack don't seem to have a lot of parts either, so production was probably faster and easier than ones like Dedede and the FE characters.
Alaskanbullworm
Member
Checked the GS I'm going to tomorrow and their sign says they'll have 48. I think I can rest easy now, but I'm still going an hour early. In all of the Amiibo day releases, I don't think I saw even half of that number line up, and there's at least one other GS close to the one I'm going to.
friskykillface
Banned
That was the first time they had a restock with no tweets or advance warnings
I wonder if they will have any restocks when I go to New York in two weeks
I'll bring my mom and dad to get two each along with my bro and I
See , if you have a family and live around NWS you can have more amiibos then people that started collecting months ago
When is the holiday flood coming
So either way you're still getting a little bundle of joy.
They don't unfortunately.
I have a standalone figure preordered on Amazon JP so I'm not worried about getting the amiibo, but I do want to play the game and getting the bundle would be the best way to get everything. Dunno what's taking so long.
InkoMint
Neo Member
We are currently only looking for a villager (open or not but the repainted one!) Or an Olimar (opened or not, just so we don't have to deal with him for NA release!)
I don't know if either are fair or not, if not you're first!
If Piscus doesn't want, she's all yours! I'll send pictures so you can decide!
Edit: I forgot, Hubby would love a Kirby and Samus (in/out of box!) I guess this may be trade deal too after all... Sorry!
Sp3eD
0G M3mbeR
According to the email from GameStop it is one hour early from when YOUR store opens. not all GameStop times are created equal. For instance mine opens at 11 normally so it will be 10
Hmm, I called my local GS this morning and they said they were opening at 10am as usual tomorrow, not early. I'm probably going to arrive at least an hour early anyway, they've been wrong/shady in the past (when they restocked the Majora's Mask 3DS, I called to inquire and they told me the shipment wouldn't arrive until 1-2 pm and to show up then, I went right when they opened at 10am and got the last one, ha).
I'm not really expecting them to sell out or for there to be much of a line at my store, but why risk it.
I'm not really expecting them to sell out or for there to be much of a line at my store, but why risk it.
Thank goodness only one of them is a three pack.
I've heard it's just the 3-pack, but I'm definitely going to ask again tomorrow in person.
You almost make me want to go out now instead of waiting 2 hours. I was gonna go 3 hours before.
HUELEN10
Member
Go for it. After all, there are about 6K GameStops right? That's a 1 in 6K chance to eat some pizza and play Style Savvy and Smash with a certain someone.
Seriously though, it's up to you. I was surprised there were people before even me!
I'll leave after this FFXIV dungeon! You've convinced me to go early!
Manager told me just the 3-pack, but they'd also push used amiibo they've been storing up
Also, there's like 4,300+ Gamestops nationwide.
Which dungeon were you doing? Also I just arrived at my GS. They have 59 for preorders. I'm also 6th in line lol. I figured I'll just come earlier since I want to preorder then go to work.
Fourth Storm
Member
Wow, 6:30 am and I am the first one at my kinda low traffic GS. One more just showed up actually...
Daily expert, got Continumm thankfully!
I have several gamestops within a mile or two from me so I decided to check out the situation at each this morning.
GameStop #1: nobody in line. 38 preorders
GameStop #2: 3 empty chairs, nobody in sight. 38 preorders.
GameStop #3: 4 people, 48 preorders.
I think I like my chances.
GameStop #1: nobody in line. 38 preorders
GameStop #2: 3 empty chairs, nobody in sight. 38 preorders.
GameStop #3: 4 people, 48 preorders.
I think I like my chances.
Nintendo Playstation
Member
GameStop #1, 1am - 2 dudes and a pizza
GameStop #1, 6:45am - same 2 dudes, 47 preorders
GameStop #2, 7am - ghost town, 46 preorders
5 GameStops along a 20 mile route. I think I'll be okay.
GameStop #1, 6:45am - same 2 dudes, 47 preorders
GameStop #2, 7am - ghost town, 46 preorders
5 GameStops along a 20 mile route. I think I'll be okay.
Got to my GS 55 min early and was number 5 in line. It's been ten minutes and four more people showed up. Manager came out and gave everyone numbered tickets. Time to micro
EDIT: It's a busy/high traffic store where they've had developers for launches before so the rest of us should be fine.
EDIT: It's a busy/high traffic store where they've had developers for launches before so the rest of us should be fine.
Joe Prodigy
Member
Ok. I'm about to head to GS. Picking up my friend on the way. We should be there an hour early. Wish me luck GAF!
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