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UK/EU Amiibo Thread | Compatible with the regular-sized New Nintendo 3DS
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Shotgun Kiss
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On Friday, I ordered a bunch of amiibo on Nintendo's store, but because they were replenishing their stock gradually, I didn't want to wait until everything I wanted was in stock in case I missed out on any.
As a result, I initially placed an order for four amiibo, and then 5-10 minutes later, I placed a new order for those same four, plus a fifth (I couldn't just simply order the last amiibo on it's own, as postage is only free when you spend over a certain amount in one order). I then immediately cancelled my previous order.
Shortly after, I then did the same thing for a sixth amiibo.
Annoyingly, I later received an e-mail telling me that they were unable to process my cancellation requests, despite me requesting each cancellation within a few minutes of placing the order. It said I could return them after receiving them. I've now received two of the orders (one with six amiibo, and one with five; I'm still waiting on the one with four), so as soon as the final one turns up, I have to return them. This is annoying; I hope they reimburse me somehow for posting both of the boxes back, since I requested each cancellation almost immediately, and wouldn't even have had to do so if they simply restocked everything at once. Their current system is incompatible with the free postage policy, because I'd be stupid to order one at a time, and waiting too long in the hope that more that I want are restocked is risky, as then I risk others selling out.
As a result, I initially placed an order for four amiibo, and then 5-10 minutes later, I placed a new order for those same four, plus a fifth (I couldn't just simply order the last amiibo on it's own, as postage is only free when you spend over a certain amount in one order). I then immediately cancelled my previous order.
Shortly after, I then did the same thing for a sixth amiibo.
Annoyingly, I later received an e-mail telling me that they were unable to process my cancellation requests, despite me requesting each cancellation within a few minutes of placing the order. It said I could return them after receiving them. I've now received two of the orders (one with six amiibo, and one with five; I'm still waiting on the one with four), so as soon as the final one turns up, I have to return them. This is annoying; I hope they reimburse me somehow for posting both of the boxes back, since I requested each cancellation almost immediately, and wouldn't even have had to do so if they simply restocked everything at once. Their current system is incompatible with the free postage policy, because I'd be stupid to order one at a time, and waiting too long in the hope that more that I want are restocked is risky, as then I risk others selling out.
It appeared on several Amazon a couple days ago. It isn't available anymore from Amazon, but several 3rd-party sellers have it for reasonable prices (17-18 including shipping, which is ~13£)
Just got one from ShopTo for £14.99, not ideal but probably the cheapest right now.
Just pink and blue Yarn Yoshi's left for me to get.
Flintty
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Exactly the same happened to me. Fucking useless. That was Saturday and still no response to my return request.
Shotgun Kiss
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I also contacted them about a month ago regarding them sending me two amiibos with their packaging bent at a 90-degree angle, so that they'd fit into a cardboard box that was clearly too small for them.
It was nearly two weeks before I heard back from them. I'm stunned that their customer service is so godawful.
diddykong13
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Just came into stock at Toys R Us (UK) for £11.89 if that helps?
The Yarn Yoshi are interesting, in that I don't think they've yet appeared on the Nintendo store as a standalone item. That must happen at some point, surely?
Edit: Hmm. I say that, and I've just noticed that the triple pack including the game is in stock on the Nintendo Store UK - and because it's a bundle, it's not listed with the other Amiibo. I've already bought the game and Green, so that's not for me, but that's not too bad a deal for someone who has none (All three amiibos, plus the game, £77)
Individual packs with the game and a single colour are also available, if you're interested in the smaller Amiibo bundle and don't want Green.
Tribes of Trusty
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I just bought a Rosalina and Lucina amiibo on a whim.
I feel like I shouldn't have done that and opened a Pandora's box.
I feel like I shouldn't have done that and opened a Pandora's box.
Welcome aboard, and sorry ^_^
Warning: after some time, you may buy them all, or even twice of each to keep one in box ^_^
I know some stock has been destroyed in France, but still...
And also not so often online, I don't even remember the blue one being available since the release.
That's strange, but it may be because they're more expensive to produce...
Warning: after some time, you may buy them all, or even twice of each to keep one in box ^_^
The point still stands... I've NEVER seen a SINGLE Yarn Yoshi Amiibo in stores. Not even the bundle.
I know some stock has been destroyed in France, but still...
And also not so often online, I don't even remember the blue one being available since the release.
That's strange, but it may be because they're more expensive to produce...
Shotgun Kiss
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Pictures of our local Saturn. Plenty of amiibo to choose from. Picked up Ness.
Where is this? I'm in awe of not only how well-stocked they are, but how tidy it is, and that they keep live games and hardware out on the shop floor.
Flintty
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They responded to my five emails today with a shipping label for me to return at their cost. Satisfactory resolution I suppose.
N1njasquirrel
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If one of them was a meta-knight I'll buy it off you? Or a trade if you want a pac man (I did exactly the same thing. lol)
Drama Zed Nod
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I've got around 50 Amiibo at this point.
So far i have kept them all in their boxes, but they take up SO much space.
I will be moving out of my flat for a new place in a few months and im considering opening them all up for ease of transport. Thoughts on that?
Also, what sort of container would be best for actually transporting them?
I was thinking something like one of these Wahammer citadel cases?
http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Citadel-Crusade-Figure-Case?_requestid=8731768
So far i have kept them all in their boxes, but they take up SO much space.
I will be moving out of my flat for a new place in a few months and im considering opening them all up for ease of transport. Thoughts on that?
Also, what sort of container would be best for actually transporting them?
I was thinking something like one of these Wahammer citadel cases?
http://www.games-workshop.com/en-GB/Citadel-Crusade-Figure-Case?_requestid=8731768
Shotgun Kiss
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Open them up. I'm guessing you don't have room to display all of them whilst in their boxes, and you also can't use them in-game either, so what's the point? As for transporting them, spending that much money on a case is insane. Just put them in a bag and be careful. They're sturdy enough.
The Red Wizard
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I'd transport them in their packaging and then open them up. You should be able to save space by putting them 'head to toe'.
Phillips455
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What the hell is that. That price is ridiculous
Phillips455
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The fact that they are doing this gives me more fear that argos asking £9.99 WILL be the RRP for these in the UK
TsunamiOfSwagger
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I mean, you'd have to assume Argos would've asked Nintendo the RRP before publishing their physical catalogue - or they would've just put TBC by the price?
Phillips455
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I don't know. What do they say?
That Brown Guy
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Probably say "I don't amiino"
Robin64
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They haven't really gotten through the last wave yet, mind. Only a few sold out, amiibo like Pit, Ness, Pac-Man, and Robin are still up. It's nuts.
Damn it. If only they shipped to Norway - the Robinless country.
BumblebeeCody
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Should've sold it on eBay for like 10 million.
foobarry81
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So it was 8 for 3 cards, right? Potentially 4x100 AC cards. That's over a 1000 to complete your collection, lol...
ShogunDarius
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I'm not even going to start with the cards, nintendo has pushed this too far now
Me neither. I own every amiibo, and I looooove Animal Crossing, but the cards are too much money and effort to bother with. I wouldn't be able to just own a few of them, and collecting the whole lot will consume my life and my wallet. Thanks but no thanks Nintendo.
Flintty
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On October 2nd, a special folder will come out that contains slots for all 100 Animal Crossing cards from Series 1. Don't know if there will be folders for Series 2 through 4 but wouldn't be surprised
Fuck sake keep that shit AWAY from me! The temptation is too great!
I give it two months after launch before you're here trying to find a Tortimer card to finish your collection
Porcile
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I give it two months after launch before you're here trying to find a Tortimer card to finish your collection
haha. I do have a penchant for blind bag purchases (thank you for ruining me, Forbidden Planet) but these are just waaay too expensive for me to impulse buy. The Animal Crossing Amiibo though? Fuck yeah.
Haha. Same. Fuck these cards. But you try and stop me buying all the actual AC amiibo, and I will fight you.
Speaking of animal crossing card prices, a Dutch site is selling them for 5 per booster pack and amazon France has lowered their price from 8 to 6.
I think prices will end up somewhere around 5 for a booster pack which is still twice as much as in Japan...
That collector album is a bit of a dick move.. I was planning to just casually buy a booster pack once in a while but now I want that album and having that album is going to make me want to complete my collection
I think prices will end up somewhere around 5 for a booster pack which is still twice as much as in Japan...
That collector album is a bit of a dick move.. I was planning to just casually buy a booster pack once in a while but now I want that album and having that album is going to make me want to complete my collection
Ashler
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Guys,
30th Anniversary Mario up for pre-order:
Mario Classic: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B010N9S3SS/
Mario Modern: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B010Q5TT9G/
30th Anniversary Mario up for pre-order:
Mario Classic: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B010N9S3SS/
Mario Modern: http://www.amazon.de/dp/B010Q5TT9G/
Pffff. Only one version of ROB though.
Amazon UK have the Animal Crossing packs at over £6 a pack? lolno
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012TK388O/
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B012TK388O/
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