Category: Amiibo Updates

UK Amiibo Fans Frustrated after Special Edition Splatoon Amiibo Shipment is Stolen

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Splatoon Special Edition Pack with squid

As noted before on this site, Nintendo has created a phenomenon with it’s Amiibo figures. The Japanese gaming giant has faced a higher than expected demand for the peripheral, but has also taken advantage of that popularity by releasing limited edition runs such as the gold Mario Amiibo. And it seems that things have just got a whole lot worse for some UK Amiibo fans after a lorry carrying a shipment of special edition Splatoon Amiibo destined for retailer GAME was stolen. The incident was reported on many major gaming…

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Silver & Gold Mario Amiibo: Nintendo Reveals Rare Collectors Editions

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Gold Mario Amiibo

Nintendo has revealed new silver and gold Mario Amiibo as part of 2 new lines of Amiibo collector’s editions. The gold Mario Amiibos are one of two Mario lines that the Japanese electronics giant is planning to introduce as rare Amiibo pieces. The other Mario figure will come in silver. Silver or Gold Mario Amiibo? Both! Nintendo seems to have literally struck gold with its line of Amiibo figures and the company is moving quickly to capitalise on the product’s popularity. The Gold Mario Amiibo and the silver figure look set to be a popular addition…

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Nintendo working hard to Satisfy Amiibo Demand

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amiibo and ds

Nintendo has seemingly stumbled on a money maker with it’s Amiibo figures as demand for some of the interactive video game figures continues to outstrip supply. In response, Nintendo has signalled its intentions to ramp up amiibo production in order to satisfy customer demand. The issue Nintendo is facing is that specific figures are proving to be more popular and thus demand for them is so high the Japanese Games giant hadn’t planned for so much interest. Given Nintendo’s recent financial past, this will be a shot in the arm…

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