Anyone buying Nintendo Amiibos?

[Sailorneorune]

I don't really worry about the packaging because I've opened all the ones I've gotten so far (yes, even Villager - that little guy and Wii Fit Trainer were my husband's picks for Wave 1).

If I can make it to my TRU in the next week or so, I'll check into it.

Paying $3-5 more is better than paying $25-30 more. The Amazon listings for these things and people on other sites asking $40 for Lucina because they can make me do this -->

[Th3 hoff]

We got some new ones in Europe today

[Tanooki]

I got stuck out for a bit earlier ended up looking for them while doing other stuff, found absolutely nothing but the super common ones. Gamestop I did walk into the dude said the last of the ones people hunt for confused him, it was Ness that took awhile to sell out and longer than Charizard. I just wish people would jump to the next fad or NIntendo would wise up with this stuff.

[bb_hood]

The Gamestops in my area got 2 Ness figures each when they were released.
Earlier this week the gamestops in my area were also 'restocked' with Wii Fit trainers. And by restocked I mean each location got one.
It sucked because I showed up 10 minutes after one GS opened and the guy wouldnt sell it to me, he said he was holding it for someone else.

[Tanooki]

I hate stuff like that, sorry but really whoever has the cash first should win. The one here got 4 of those Ness guys and they took awhile to move supposedly. It surprised him and me after he said it given all the EB fanboys.

[Th3 hoff]

Collectors in Europe have a great day ! Every amiibo got restocked. (villager, little mac etc. )

[Sailorneorune]

Lucky! Glad that folks on the other side of the pond have less to deal with re: amiibo than we do. Are you considering trading any extras you get?

[The 1 2 P]

Last I heard Nintendo was suppose to start sending more of each version, specifically the retailer exclusive ones. But people are still fighting over them so I figure they either haven't increased their shipments yet or haven't increased them enough.

[Tanooki]

Well what I'm realizing is that they're being honest, but it's word play. They have increased the shipment of the smash bros line which seem to run short due to scalpers, but the word play is that the increase is they are shipping them again, just only in like quantities of 1, maybe 2 if you're lucky. They also don't tell the store what is in the random box of stuff, so it's like, be a goon scalper with no life and show up every morning as a store(like gamestop) opens and heckle them what they got in the box and be the first one there, or you'll still get screwed.

[bb_hood]

They will make more and the rarer ones will be available.
If you dont care about the packaging and plan on opening them, you can buy any of the rarer figures from japan or europe for like 20$ each.

[Tanooki]

I've noticed that and it's under serious consideration as I throw the packaging out. I don't plan to scalp someone for them later. Maybe I'll see if I can find someone charging like $20 on them and bundle up the deal where the shipping won't suck too much.

[mailman187666]

Not sure if this has already been stated, but I went to a Toy R Us the other day, and they had about a half dozen silver marios in stock. Just an FYI in case anyone is looking and has a local store they can check.

[bb_hood]

Pit is up for sale at GameStop website, get one before they sell out:
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/...pjSCoi9BeGP.3A

[Tanooki]

Argh...grr I had to be out when that happened. Damnit.

[ZeroCool]

Is there anything on the packaging that indicates its a reprint? I've seen on Kijiji people stating that their Little Mac, Capt. Falcon, Wii Fit Trainer are reprints. I've seen the difference of Villager but not the others.

[bb_hood]

Is there anything on the packaging that indicates its a reprint? I've seen on Kijiji people stating that their Little Mac, Capt. Falcon, Wii Fit Trainer are reprints. I've seen the difference of Villager but not the others.

I think the stamped on serial number is the main difference.
I really dont think the first print runs should be worth more than the 'reprints' or 're-runs'. The reprints are possibly rarer and the figures look nicer.
Some of the Marth faces on the first print runs look horrible.
I think the only reason people mention 'first editions' vs 'reprints' or 're-runs' is that they want to validate spending 50-100$ on figures that are now worth 35$ on ebay, and can be had for retail with patience.
Just wait until they get released with 'greatest hits' or 'million seller' packaging.

I dont even think the terms 'reprints' or 're-runs' are even applicable. I dont think they have gone out of print, nintendo just cant keep store shelves stocked because they have to keep producing the newer figures.

[bb_hood]

For those who dont know, tomorrow and Thursday Gamestop locations are getting in shipments of Ness and King Dedede.
I called 2 locations near me and both said sometime this week.

[Tupin]

Man, these things are probably keeping Nintendo afloat while the Wii U isn't doing too hot...

[Sailorneorune]

I think the stamped on serial number is the main difference.
I really dont think the first print runs should be worth more than the 'reprints' or 're-runs'. The reprints are possibly rarer and the figures look nicer.
Some of the Marth faces on the first print runs look horrible.
I think the only reason people mention 'first editions' vs 'reprints' or 're-runs' is that they want to validate spending 50-100$ on figures that are now worth 35$ on ebay, and can be had for retail with patience.
Just wait until they get released with 'greatest hits' or 'million seller' packaging.

I dont even think the terms 'reprints' or 're-runs' are even applicable. I dont think they have gone out of print, nintendo just cant keep store shelves stocked because they have to keep producing the newer figures.

There are people who definitely think "first edition" justifies them asking even more than the much-more-than-it's-worth that they're already asking for.

I don't really care. I've decided to help people out if I have amiibo to spare. Will be getting a Ness in the near future... may keep him, may try to trade him for Lucina. Haven't decided yet.

[Tanooki]

That's honorable of you. Since I bitch about the asshole scalpers and vultures with this junk. I'll make this proposition too here. As I said I don't actively look, but when I go to any store that would carry them I always make a point to look every single time. I've bumped into Wario, Toad, and a few others some have problems with in the past, even Mega Man and Toon Link when they were a pain to locate awhile back.


If you have one you're looking for, let me know via PM, be realistic though as the odds of seeing a Villager or Lil Mac are slim to none, and by some sliver of a chance the few I've listed before come up I'm first. :P

If I do find one someone wants, you pay for the item+tax, shipping (supplies and postage charge), paypal fees (unless you gift it), and a teeny tip of a couple bucks for my time and gas and you can have it. Since they're $13, tax is 6% here, and I have no idea what shipping goes for, probably $20 would be fairly on the nose.

I just ask someone does the same: Fox, Lil Mac, Capn Falcon, Pit...that's it (for now.) I think a Charizard should be easy enough to pop up locally not to bother, though I do still fear what will be poach bait when Duck Hunt, Chibi Robo and the others in that wave drop.