Official Amiibo General Thread - Complete Smash Bros. Set Now Avaliable!

[Yammark Iggy]

I just got my first ever used amiibo in Gamestop

AND IT'S MARTH.

NOW I have Pikachu, Yoshi, Ike and Marth.

 

[ChikoLad]

This is like Zero Suit Wario or Homer Simpson playing Spiderman.



Seeing as I was hit my a car by an amiibo hunter, and it is entirely the result of the handling of Walmart with Gold Mario (in an area with 12 Walmarts and hundreds of avid hunters)... I am prone to say they do not handle it well at all. Had the stores near me not misinformed as many amiibo collectors, had more strict protocol, or any form of understanding of keeping the time regulated/not holding stock/ customer service, I wouldnt have been hit.

Though a Best Buy employee, on the other hand, gave someone a box cutter in line behind me as we waited for the launch of Meta Knight...


EDIT:
Toys R Us here also are the only ones to consistently put out their exclusives ahead of time.

There is without question the result that Gamestop handles this the best- from knowledge of the product, attempt to assist the most people, willingness to go out of the way.
Again, you are speaking of the technical protocol (which goes out the window here), versus employees. The Gamestop employees in my area have actually become good friends of mine, and have seriously aided my collection with every Shulk, Jigglypuff, Rosalina, Robin, Lucina, and Ike.

I....wouldn't blame Wal-Mart for you getting hit by a car. It's not like they sent a hitman after you.

I'm judging my opinion on what I've heard on places like /r/amiibo, and from what I've seen, the majority have the worst issues with Best Buy. Just because you had a poor experience with Wal-Mart, doesn't mean everyone did. Most people I've heard from have good experiences with them. Before Greninja, I even saw some suggest they handle things the best. Though I wouldn't say that myself.

 

[Game&Watcher]

I just got my first ever used amiibo in Gamestop

AND IT'S MARTH.

Nice! I wish I were that lucky.

 

[pupNapoleon]

I....wouldn't blame Wal-Mart for you getting hit by a car. It's not like they sent a hitman after you.

I'm judging my opinion on what I've heard on places like /r/amiibo, and from what I've seen, the majority have the worst issues with Best Buy. Just because you had a poor experience with Wal-Mart, doesn't mean everyone did. Most people I've heard from have good experiences with them. Before Greninja, I even saw some suggest they handle things the best. Though I wouldn't say that myself.

In the USA, there is no question gamestops employees are the best, and that walmarts are the worst. Overall and in this issue. Anyone who says otherwise may have personal stories as I do, but they likely just arent trying enough. Im speaking strictly for people who follow amiibo, not the ones who post how lucky they are that such and such happened to be stocked with their character in the middle of an empty terrain.

I blame Walmart for the reasons I said above- but we neednt get into that. This was a specifically amiibo related incident that they incited specifically between another and myself, propogated further with lack of information, and then refused to take legal action pursuing. Of course I am bias- but without question they not only "didnt prevent it," but directly caused the actual event.

I will admit that I may be a single case study- but I collect in South Florida, Baltimore, DC, Philly, and New York City. I feel that I have a pretty good opinion on the general scene of east coast American cities, and the people therein who are most involved.

Plus, only at gamestop can this happen.

I just got my first ever used amiibo in Gamestop

AND IT'S MARTH.

NOW I have Pikachu, Yoshi, Ike and Marth.

On another note (because I feel as though this thread is often you and I disagreeing, even if have found civility and relative...respect?) I really want that Chibi Robo, and really, really hope he may end up a smash character.

 

[ChikoLad]

In the USA, there is no question gamestops employees are the best, and that walmarts are the worst. Overall and in this issue. Anyone who says otherwise may have personal stories as I do, but they likely just arent trying enough. Im speaking strictly for people who follow amiibo, not the ones who post how lucky they are that such and such happened to be stocked with their character in the middle of an empty terrain.

I blame Walmart for the reasons I said above- but we neednt get into that. This was a specifically amiibo related incident that they incited specifically between another and myself, propogated further with lack of information, and then refused to take legal action pursuing. Of course I am bias- but without question they not only "didnt prevent it," but directly caused the actual event.

I will admit that I may be a single case study- but I collect in South Florida, Baltimore, DC, Philly, and New York City. I feel that I have a pretty good opinion on the general scene of east coast American cities, and the people therein who are most involved.

Plus, only at gamestop can this happen.

And I'm speaking strictly for people who follow Amiibo too (again, /r/amiibo).

You had an isolated experience that I don't even think you can reasonably blame Wal-Mart for in the first place. That doesn't make them the worst retailer at all.

 

[pupNapoleon]

And I'm speaking strictly for people who follow Amiibo too (again, /r/amiibo).

You had an isolated experience that I don't even think you can reasonably blame Wal-Mart for in the first place. That doesn't make them the worst retailer at all.

I thought Id posted enough information to show it isnt just from my one experience, but Im not looking to argue with you again.

As for store policy, we can agree to disagree. Im quite comfortable with my handle on the actual people Ive spoken to across the eastern US about this. Id love to hear more people on here weigh in, though.

 

[ChikoLad]

Eastern US =/= all of the US.

And your experiences/interpretations of your experiences in the Eastern US =/= everyone's experience in the Eastern US.

 

[mario123007]

I thought Id posted enough information to show it isnt just from my one experience, but Im not looking to argue with you again.

As for store policy, we can agree to disagree. Im quite comfortable with my handle on the actual people Ive spoken to across the eastern US about this. Id love to hear more people on here weigh in, though.

Wow, don't know it's that challenging to get rare amiibos in USA...

Eastern US =/= all of the US.

And your experiences/interpretations of your experiences in the Eastern US =/= everyone's experience in the Eastern US.

We all know that, but I do kind of feel shocked of seeing the amiibo going so wild in the eastern US... which was the area I had been before...
Eastern US=/= Taiwan

 

[pupNapoleon]

Eastern US =/= all of the US.

And your experiences/interpretations of your experiences in the Eastern US =/= everyone's experience in the Eastern US.

...nor does your fully internet-based knowledge of those who merely post on one forum regarded as trash. If you want to get personal, we can in PM. Im not looking to escalate this with you again.

Wow, don't know it's that challenging to get rare amiibos in USA...

We all know that, but I do kind of feel shocked of seeing the amiibo going so wild in the eastern US... which was the area I had been before...
Eastern US=/= Taiwan

I dont claim to be the definitive US amiibo translator. I do claim to be one of the most avid US collectors this forum knows, or at least, that regularly posts. I literally speak with over 100 collectors here about this. Im not basing my understanding on merely my experiences... is that not clear based on my many references to policy, stores, and locations?

 

[mario123007]

...nor does your fully internet-based knowledge of those who merely post on one forum regarded as trash. If you want to get personal, we can in PM. Im not looking to escalate this with you again.


I dont claim to be the definitive US amiibo translator. I do claim to be one of the most avid US collectors this forum knows, or at least, that regularly posts. I literally speak with over 100 collectors here about this. Im not basing my understanding on merely my experiences... is that not clear based on my many references to policy, stores, and locations?

Clear enough of course. I understand that you are a experienced amiibo collector, and sadly collector are often the ones to get blamed of the amiibo shortage besides scalpers...
I just wonder why USA have many scalpers... what's your opinion on scalpers?
Here in Taiwan, amiibos are all Japanese imports, so our amiibo supplies are affected by the Japanese stock, like Shulk is extremely rare right now. Even though I don't need to be afraid of scalpers here, the popularity of a certain amiibo is still a problem.

 

[ChikoLad]

...nor does your fully internet-based knowledge of those who merely post on one forum regarded as trash. If you want to get personal, we can in PM. Im not looking to escalate this with you again.


I dont claim to be the definitive US amiibo translator. I do claim to be one of the most avid US collectors this forum knows, or at least, that regularly posts. I literally speak with over 100 collectors here about this. Im not basing my understanding on merely my experiences... is that not clear based on my many references to policy, stores, and locations?

No, my knowledge isn't fully internet based. I have a best friend of a good few years who lives in New York whom I've regularly co-operated with regarding Amiibo, and I speak to various other collectors personally too. My entire experience isn't /r/amiibo (evident by the fact I frequent this very thread). I just presented an example. And even then, there's no reason for you to discredit /r/amiibo, especially since it's the biggest Amiibo community in the world. Yeah a lot of people there are toxic, but that doesn't discredit the non-toxic people who post some pretty expansive case studies on store chains. Not to mention that retail employees post there, and are often times perfectly fine. Going by your logic, I'd say nothing posted on Smashboards is relevant or valid to anything either, since much of the community here is toxic. But that isn't how the world actually works.

 

[mario123007]

No, my knowledge isn't fully internet based. I have a best friend of a good few years who lives in New York whom I've regularly co-operated with regarding Amiibo, and I speak to various other collectors personally too. My entire experience isn't /r/amiibo (evident by the fact I frequent this very thread). I just presented an example. And even then, there's no reason for you to discredit /r/amiibo, especially since it's the biggest Amiibo community in the world. Yeah a lot of people there are toxic, but that doesn't discredit the non-toxic people who post some pretty expansive case studies on store chains. Not to mention that retail employees post there, and are often times perfectly fine. Going by your logic, I'd say nothing posted on Smashboards is relevant or valid to anything either, since much of the community here is toxic. But that isn't how the world actually works.

Well, if both of you have a full experience of amiibo collecting, I will love to hear some amiibo collecting tips and stories from you two.

 

[pupNapoleon]

No, my knowledge isn't fully internet based. I have a best friend of a good few years who lives in New York whom I've regularly co-operated with regarding Amiibo, and I speak to various other collectors personally too. My entire experience isn't /r/amiibo (evident by the fact I frequent this very thread). I just presented an example. And even then, there's no reason for you to discredit /r/amiibo, especially since it's the biggest Amiibo community in the world. Yeah a lot of people there are toxic, but that doesn't discredit the non-toxic people who post some pretty expansive case studies on store chains. Not to mention that retail employees post there, and are often times perfectly fine. Going by your logic, I'd say nothing posted on Smashboards is relevant or valid to anything either, since much of the community here is toxic. But that isn't how the world actually works.

One day we will have a public debate that stays civil and less name-cally. Let us try again next time.
Im sorry that you find this much of this forum toxic I think, down to the basic ability to type, it tends to be more mature and thoughtful, overall, than most smash forums. There is also a level of accountability here which other forums do not have.

Well, if both of you have a full experience of amiibo collecting, I will love to hear some amiibo collecting tips and stories from you two.

Stories... Im actually considering writing a book.
Tips.... oh my... reach far, both in terms of country and in aid from other collectors on release dates.

 

[mario123007]

One day we will have a public debate that stays civil and less name-cally. Let us try again next time.
Im sorry that you find this much of this forum toxic I think, down to the basic ability to type, it tends to be more mature and thoughtful, overall, than most smash forums. There is also a level of accountability here which other forums do not have.


Stories... Im actually considering writing a book.
Tips.... oh my... reach far, both in terms of country and in aid from other collectors on release dates.

Yeah, make a book about your amiibo collecting experiences.

 

[ChikoLad]

One day we will have a public debate that stays civil and less name-cally. Let us try again next time.
Im sorry that you find this much of this forum toxic I think, down to the basic ability to type, it tends to be more mature and thoughtful, overall, than most smash forums. There is also a level of accountability here which other forums do not have.


Stories... Im actually considering writing a book.
Tips.... oh my... reach far, both in terms of country and in aid from other collectors on release dates.

I...don't see how this isn't civil? I didn't call you any names.

 

[Opossum]

Drop it, people. Late as per the norm.

Hoping for a good result with Dedede on July 9. When he first came out my Gamestop said they "only got enough to fill preorders," so I highly doubt any are reserved for that reason. And I heard even low-traffic ones are supposedly getting four Dedede amiibos. I'd say my chances might be pretty okay, which is good since Dedede is one of my most-wanted amiibos.

 

[ChikoLad]

Some Japanese restocks have been going on lately, but the boxes for these new copies have staples on them across the board:

 

[KenboCalrissian]

Gamestop has given me a lot of trouble over these things, so I strongly disagree that Gamestop is the best.

The best experience I've had so far was with a Wal-Mart for Gold Mario, plus they came through with online preorders without a hitch. They're ranked pretty highly in my book, if not the highest. Only problem for me with them is the people in my city have actually protested them out to the outer skirts, making getting to one pretty difficult.

Some Japanese restocks have been going on lately, but the boxes for these new copies have staples on them across the board:

Ew... the new "Second Edition" in terms of collector value?

 

[mario123007]

Some Japanese restocks have been going on lately, but the boxes for these new copies have staples on them across the board:

That's right, no wonder why Marth and Ike had turn cheap these days.
I'm not sure if that's on every boxes, or just some of store's habit. I might go and check by myself soon.
However I just want to say this: RESTOCK SHULK!!!

 

[Roaring Salsa]

Ladies and gentlemen, I present you the amiibo Rap:

 

[Opossum]

IMO Toys R Us handles them best, or at least better than Gamestop. At least TRU got more than one Greninja. Can't say the same about Gamestop with Ness or Shulk. :/

Plus the TRU guy really knew his stuff. Had a great conversation with him about amiibo on the day of Greninja's release. Turns out they got twenty Robin and four extra Marth, and all were gone in the first five minutes. Still had Greninja til about 6pm though, and it was a high traffic store. They definitely handle exclusives better than Gamestop at least.

 

[mario123007]

Ladies and gentlemen, I present you the amiibo Rap:

Isn't this rap taken from Pokemon? No wonder it sounds so familiar.

 

[MeleeMario64]

OK...myis taking a REALLY LONG friggin' time.My brother's arrived at a family members' address early June.We just moved.My amiibo had to go to Florida for address changing.Dunno if it's being slow,or if something else happened.
On the brighter side of things...I'm getting aimported from Japan.
A lot of them were in lots with,,&.But I don't care that much about those characters,so...(Leave salt below.)

 

[Game&Watcher]

My GameStop Pit came in today. Today was a good day.

 

[mario123007]

My GameStop Pit came in today. Today was a good day.

Great.

 

[Megadoomer]

Apparently, Dedede and Rosalina are being restocked at Toys R Us stores (at least in Canada). I missed out on the restock in my area; it happened yesterday, and I didn't figure I'd need to go until today (since I was told that restocks usually happen on Tuesdays).

They only got three or four of each, though, so be sure to keep an eye out (no idea why Nintendo produced so few - it's not like they're unaware of the demand).

 

[ChikoLad]

So you know those "Skylanders Amiibos" of Bowser and DK?

There are Dark Editions of them.

The Bowser one bothers me because they missed such a good opportunity:

 

[Game&Watcher]

So you know those "Skylanders Amiibos" of Bowser and DK?

There are Dark Editions of them.

The first variant amiibo figures that aren't of Mario!

 

[ChikoLad]

The first variant amiibo figure that isn't of Mario!

Technically, no.

These figures are made by Activision's guys, not Nintendo's. Nintendo gives them the NFC chips for the Amiibo functionality, but the figure itself is done by Activision's factories or whatever. And "Dark Edition" figures have been a long running tradition in the Skylanders franchise anyway, so these are just more Dark Edtion figures for that line.

 

[Game&Watcher]

Technically, no.

These figures are made by Activision's guys, not Nintendo's. Nintendo gives them the NFC chips for the Amiibo functionality, but the figure itself is done by Activision's factories or whatever. And "Dark Edition" figures have been a long running tradition in the Skylanders franchise anyway, so these are just more Dark Edtion figures for that line.

They are figurines of Nintendo Characters, they have amiibo NFC chips, they are recolors of their base figure. Therefore, they are amiibo figure variants.

 

[ChikoLad]

They are figurines of Nintendo Characters, they have amiibo NFC chips, they are recolors of their base figure. Therefore, they are amiibo figure variants.

No, because the figures themselves are not manufactured in an Amiibo factory. They even have the Skylanders bases, which are distinctly different to Amiibo branded bases.

Nintendo just gave Activision Amiibo NFC chips. They are still primarily Skylanders figures sold under that brand (hence, the only way to officially get them is buy the appropriate Skylanders Starter Pack).

 

[Game&Watcher]

No, because the figures themselves are not manufactured in an Amiibo factory. They even have the Skylanders bases, which are distinctly different to Amiibo branded bases.

Nintendo just gave Activision Amiibo NFC chips. They are still primarily Skylanders figures sold under that brand (hence, the only way to officially get them is buy the appropriate Skylanders Starter Pack).

I just see it as this: if it has an amiibo NFC chip and it works as an amiibo, it's an amiibo. I don't care if it also works as a Skylander, it's just a bonus for those who like the series and happen to own a Wii or a Wii U.

 

[Munomario777]

I consider them amiibo, because they are part amiibo.

 

[ChikoLad]

I just see it as this: if it has an amiibo NFC chip and it works as an amiibo, it's an amiibo. I don't care if it also works as a Skylander, it's just a bonus for those who like the series and happen to own a Wii or a Wii U.

It's more to do with who is manufacturing them, though - they have the functionality of Amiibos, but they are not Amiibo figurines - they are Skylanders figurines manufactured in the corresponding factory, with an Amiibo functionality added on as a bonus.

When talking about the figure itself, the functionality is irrelevant (as the figure does not contain the functionality - the chips do). Giving a product an Amiibo chip doesn't automatically make it an Amiibo figure, it merely makes it a product with an Amiibo chip slapped on. If I put a Sonic Amiibo chip on my 20th Anniversary Sonic statue, it wouldn't make it an Amiibo. Because it was not manufactured or sold with that branding.

Same applies to what's been done with the Skylanders Bowser and DK. They don't even come in Amiibo branded boxes. For that reason, they aren't Amiibos, and that's why many collectors are ignoring them - Skylanders collectors are the ones most interested in collecting them, because they are Skylanders figures.

They still have interest to some Amiibo enthusiasts though, especially if they are also Skylanders enthusiasts.

 

[KenboCalrissian]

To a Skylanders collector, however, I'm sure they'd want both, much in the same way that some of us wanted every variation of Mario.

 

[ChikoLad]

To a Skylanders collector, however, I'm sure they'd want both, much in the same way that some of us wanted every variation of Mario.

You mean Dark DK and Bowser? Oh yeah, there are people who go for every variation of Skylanders. Way more expensive than Amiibos, since there are actually some figures that cost like, €35 MSRP.

 

[Arcadenik]

I finally got from eBay today! My collection is one more completed than before... now I only need to get and then I will be 100% done with Waves 1-4.

 

[MeleeMario64]

...Aaaaand just today I learn is back at GameStop,who will ship him to my new address.
All this waiting just because Florida's re-addressing system is slower than 200 snails.
Smooth Moves,Florida.
Also,this went up 5 hours ago.

 

[Heroine of Winds]

For the heck of it, I bought both the Smash & MP10 variants of Mario today. After this, my break from collecting more Amiibo begins.

 

[ChikoLad]

http://m.imgur.com/a/Xxwr2

Best custom I've ever seen to be honest.