xxjimmypxx
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I just picked up a Diddy Kong at a local Gamestop, the worker said they just got word that they won't be getting in anymore Marth, Villager, Trainer, Pit, and Falcon.
How long will this amiibo craze last?
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I just got donkey Kong at target. That has me at about half of the first wave.
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I was able to pre-order a handful of Rosalinas from JP, 2 of which are for my kids. If there are peeps here that don't care about the Japanese packaging and the small text differences on the base of it (no visual, regional and/or functional differences) I'd be glad to put the extra FS here for exactly the cost I got them for.... which will be around $15 + shipping to u.
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I think I may have a problem. I bought a few amiibos despite not owning a Wii U just as cool Nintendo figures to put out. I haven't opened them yet because they actually look good in the package. Is this the first step in collector-autism?
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Yes, you've been infected.
It's funny you say that, because I was thinking the same thing. I've opened all my amiibos so far, but I can't help but wish I had duplicates because the packaging is really nice. Damned if I will track down/buy for 2 of these though...its been tough enough finding 1.
thatdemoguy
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I havent opened mine. I honestly just want them to collect.
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i have mega man on preorder. i love his pose, thats one im gonna contemplate keeping sealed.
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That's the bummer if you want to use them though. They have a foil layer in the package beneath the base that renders the amiibo unplayable unless it's out of the package. If they are just to look at, you're good.
thatdemoguy
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That's the bummer if you want to use them though. They have a foil layer in the package beneath the base that renders the amiibo unplayable unless it's out of the package. If they are just to look at, you're good.
Those dirty clever sneaky devious mofos....
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Birdo amiibo. i'd buy it just to have that dumb fuck on my shelf.
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XeroShinobi
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I collect these stupid things, but I have never paid more than retail for them. I don't have Marth or The Villager, but I do have a few rares in addition to the commons. Namely Wii Fit Trainer and Captain Falcon. I have everything that is coming out pre-ordered. What I couldn't preorder I'm planning on snagging first thing in the morning, day one.
If defects keep popping out, I suspect the hype surrounding them will fade. Figures with low production will stay expensive if we don't get more production, though. Nintendo stuff stays in demand. I fully acknowledge that I may never get a Marth, Villager, or Little Mac because I refuse to pay even a penny over retail. I can live with this.
If defects keep popping out, I suspect the hype surrounding them will fade. Figures with low production will stay expensive if we don't get more production, though. Nintendo stuff stays in demand. I fully acknowledge that I may never get a Marth, Villager, or Little Mac because I refuse to pay even a penny over retail. I can live with this.
I didnt give these a second thought, and now the craze is having me second guess myself. Some of them are pretty cool looking. I think I have sold every single collectible figure I have bought... honestly, if these were cards, I might collect them. Much easier to store if they ever have true functionality.
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I anticipated the craziness, so I decided to preorder the few I wanted, that way if I decide I don't like them, I only paid retail and would likely recoup the buy price if I sold or traded them later.
The sad thing is if they ever make such a game, some of the figures will be out of print. Hopefully they are rereleased in alternative colors. Think of the kids!
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Smart move.
I just started getting into it and I am sad so many of em are rare already.
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I picked up a couple more commons today. Kirby, Samus, Link, and Zelda. I really dont intend to pay those crazy eBay prices but I would gladly pay you guys here a finders fee for those that arent exactly super rare but arent in my area. Im really looking for Fox, Captain Falcon, and Little Mac. I went ahead and preordered a couple of the next wave today as well, and I will also be scooping the ones I didnt preorder on day one. Now the difficulty in that is with there being 4 different exclusives, how do you all intend to guarantee getting all of them? Why dont we all work out some sort of group buy type situation where we get the ones we want without having to look towards eBay?
XeroShinobi
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I'd be all for that, but I live in Canada. Most of you guys are in the States, so I'd get royally screwed on shipping. Hell, shipping these things out of the province is a pain. They're just the right size to cost a fortune. I sold an extra Diddy to someone in Quebec recently. It cost just over $10 after tax to send it. Insane.
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I like the functionality and look of Disney Infinity's figures, but I've been trying to collect all of the Amiibo figures (which are mostly useless in comparison). Had to order imports of Captain Falcon and Pit from overseas as I can't find them anywhere in the States, though. This whole rush on them, though... it's just absurd. First people were snatching up defective figures and then it was all of the rares. It's a bubble that needs to burst if Amiibo is going to last at retail at all, because people are going to get tired of only seeing the same couple of peg warmers.
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Man...people are going crazy over these. I was looking at the next wave of figures and I had no idea that all the preorders were sold out..what the hell? I never would have thought these would end up being that popular.