Andromeda Stardust Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 (edited) Someone tried to come in early and buy all our Gold Mario Amiibos but management shut him down. (Also Wal-Mart policy limited to one per person.) SUCK IT SCALPERS! Glad to hear it. Some locations were not so wise unfortunately as eBay pics abound with cart loads worth of Gold Marios. Also I scored at midnight last night! My Walmart had three available (they got four but one was on reserve for store pickup) and me and one other guy showed up to get one for his nephew. That left one unclaimed to put on the shelf. Normally I unbox all my Amiibo immediately, but since this is a true collectors edition, I'm keeping it sealed... Edited March 20, 2015 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amstari Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 Going to collect my Toad amiibo today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 There were no gold marios at the walmart near me, but picked up Toad from ebgames on the way there so it's all good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 There were no gold marios at the walmart near me, but picked up Toad from ebgames on the way there so it's all good. Gold Mario is not an exclusive in Canada, and I believe they are holding back until April 10th for the Canadian release. These things are selling for $60 average BIN on eBay so I would recommend waiting out the storm if you live in Canada. In other news, picked up my Toad Amiibo at Gamestop today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 Gold Mario is not an exclusive in Canada, and I believe they are holding back until April 10th for the Canadian release. These things are selling for $60 average BIN on eBay so I would recommend waiting out the storm if you live in Canada. In other news, picked up my Toad Amiibo at Gamestop today. Well, if that's the case, awesome. I wouldn't buy it from a scalper anyway so it would be either wait or give up on it for me - even if the scalper had given up trying to make a profit and was selling them for retail price I'd still pass on it - just to help keep him stuck with unsold stock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 (edited) Well, if that's the case, awesome. I wouldn't buy it from a scalper anyway so it would be either wait or give up on it for me - even if the scalper had given up trying to make a profit and was selling them for retail price I'd still pass on it - just to help keep him stuck with unsold stock. Well, I'll admit I've paid for PAL/Asian imports on a few of the Amiibo but I would never pay more than $25 ($15 + $10 s/h) for one and I've never paid a dime to US resellers. That crap makes me sick. Oh, and here's the source... It's not all bad news, though - Nintendo of Canada has confirmed that the Gold Mario amiibo will be available in that region from April 10th: http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/03/nintendo_of_canada_hikes_up_amiibo_suggested_retail_price_offers_gold_mario_to_smooth_things_over Edited March 21, 2015 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeeperofLindblum Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 If you missed out on the Gold Mario Amiibo, might hit up Walmart a second time. Our store got another box the other night. Just a single box of four, but it might be worth a shot. (Also if someone really wants one, I'm up for picking one of them up and selling it at cost.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted March 25, 2015 Share Posted March 25, 2015 (Also if someone really wants one, I'm up for picking one of them up and selling it at cost.) Not on topic but I love your avatar. That mage to me seems to be saying "Back at cha brah" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gredler Posted March 26, 2015 Share Posted March 26, 2015 I was able to get an extra Gold Mario if anyone is still looking. I picked it up in hopes I could trade it with someone for one of the ones I am missing, I got one to open, one to keep "collectible" and the extra to trade, http://i.imgur.com/rRayT7u.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/FJMZCIL.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/gTWWIbT.jpgI am looking for these, in order of most wanted to least wanted RosolinaVillagerLittle MacShulkPitMarthCaptain FalconMeta KnightWii Fit TrainerKing DededeLucario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Ok boys and girls lets play the eat your money a little more game...Target exclusive Jigglypuff (I actually love that name): http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-amiibo-jigglypuff-target-exclusive/-/A-17315174?clkid=W5ryVASNiW2jQGh2ClxjbSZzUkVWT9wGP3Vb1c0&lnm=81938&afid=POPSUGAR&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002&clkid=zTUxgeRgK0XyQdgz-9R-AUuuUkVWVGwoeQslzU0&lnm=79373&afid=VigLink&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gredler Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I traded two of the gold marios and was able to get a rosolina, and a hori n64 controller I preordered what I could from gamestop today, got 2 nes amiibos (keeping both, one to open one to display boxed next to my boxed earthbound) and all of the rest that are not exclusive. I am going to try to get jiggly puff and greeninja, but doubt I will be able to. I don't want them enough to bend over backwards to get them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 Ok boys and girls lets play the eat your money a little more game...Target exclusive Jigglypuff (I actually love that name): http://www.target.com/p/nintendo-amiibo-jigglypuff-target-exclusive/-/A-17315174?clkid=W5ryVASNiW2jQGh2ClxjbSZzUkVWT9wGP3Vb1c0&lnm=81938&afid=POPSUGAR&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002&clkid=zTUxgeRgK0XyQdgz-9R-AUuuUkVWVGwoeQslzU0&lnm=79373&afid=VigLink&ref=tgt_adv_xasd0002 That will go down really well, if Rosalina was any indication. Fortunately, I'm not collecting the Pokemon Amiibo, save for maybe their token mascot Pikachu. And I probably missed the preorder boat with Nes. I'll just import him if I need to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cimerians Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 They have turned everything into Amiibo's...all thats left is us we're next 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Still got my three Amiibo's (Mario, Luigi, and Peach), and the only thing I might want to add to it is Bowser. Otherwise, I'm not really interested in them anymore. Last I checked, there are plenty of Bowsers in my local Gamestop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moycon Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 They have turned everything into Amiibo's...all thats left is us we're next Are you playing with them, or are they playing with you!!?? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 (edited) They have turned everything into Amiibo's...all thats left is us we're next I gotta admit, ever since the April 1st Nintendo Direct, a bunch of guys on NintendoAge have stated they were bailing and selling off their Amiibo collection. A bunch of new waves of Smash Bros (but we knew they were coming) freaking Splatoon Amiibo (which IMHO look retarded), and besides "SmeXy" Zero Suit Samus and Dr Mario, the cute adorable yarn Yoshis were about the only thing I went gaga over. The only thing that surprised me was the total lack of a reveal for second wave Mario Party characters. Rosalina, DK, and Wario are all but confirmed, and come on, where's the love for Walugi and Daisy? I digress. Some collectors are completionists who want none of it unless they can have all of it. They got all butthurt when they saw the reveals for Animal Crossing cards and Splatoon Amiibo, and decided to quit collecting and dump what they had. I just collect the characters I like and don't worry about the unobtainiums or "Bee Class" franchises. Sometimes you gotta pick and choose what you really want. Edited April 6, 2015 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nesbroslash Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 After I get the Pac-Man and Inkling Boy I preordered, I'm just gonna take a break from all the obsessive searching and preordering. There's too much damn pressure and drama online over these things, and I just want to get away from it. ....at least until R.O.B. and Game and Watch come out. Then I'll be back in full force for those two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 After I get the Pac-Man and Inkling Boy I preordered, I'm just gonna take a break from all the obsessive searching and preordering. There's too much damn pressure and drama online over these things, and I just want to get away from it. ....at least until R.O.B. and Game and Watch come out. Then I'll be back in full force for those two. Don't forget Zero Suit Samus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'll just do what I've done up til now. I'll keep checking the stores regularly, and if I see anything I want, I'll pick it up. I'm not going to be terribly upset if I miss out on some, like I've missed out on most of the limited editions thus far.... never did see any gold marios. Oh well~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted June 19, 2015 Author Share Posted June 19, 2015 Well, here's a game changer. I just recently purchased a "new" Nintendo 3DS XL with Amiibo support. Once I claim Super Smash Bros again, I might just have to take the little guys and gal out of their respective package and put them to work for me in game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Nice. More Amiibo lines are being launched apparantly, including the Animal Crossing cards announced at e3. And this "8-bit" Amiibo which I am super duper stoked about: http://nintendonews.com/2015/06/8-bit-mario-amiibo-super-mario-maker/ Compare him to the jumbo 3D sprite I made with dice a couple years back: http://stardust4ever.deviantart.com/art/3D-Mario-Sprite-360-degree-Animation-516360230 Edited June 20, 2015 by stardust4ever 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbeliever Posted June 21, 2015 Author Share Posted June 21, 2015 Well, I'm going to have to get this 8-bit guy to add to my Nintendo collection. I don't have a Wii U, but it'll be worth getting him just to have him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I just hope they aren't rare and unobtainium. I imagine one color scheme will be common and the other rare. Ironically I prefer the modern color scheme but the retro is equally nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mord Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 Supposedly Nintendo America is going to be trying double or triple the supply of Amiibos this year, if Reggie is to be believed. This might potentially mean reissues of some as well. On the other hand, the last wave and restocks I've seen show up (splatoon, silver mario, pacman, etc) were 2 dollars more expensive as well. That might be part of why they want to up the supply... at 2 dollars more, so long as the amiibos I want start to become available locally, I'll apparently still buy'em. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andromeda Stardust Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 (edited) Pacman was everywhere for a couple weeks, but is now disappearing, much like Toad was available for a time period. Weird that Wario is nowhere to be found. I preordered Pacman and Wario from Amiami. I regretted overpaying for the Pacman but was relieved when Wario turned up nowhere. I still prefer the classic W scheme over Biker. Come on MP series. Also Daisy and Waluigi would be awesome! Got lucky with a Silver Mario the other week at Gamestop. He hangs on a pushpin Sealed-in-box on my wall next to the Gold. Everything else in my collection is unboxed, although I did keep the card from my Japanese Rosetta & Chiko. Right now I'm looking forward to Dr Mario, Zero Suit, and the 8-bit Mario. Get the Japanese ROB, any region G&W and Duck Hunt Duo if I'm lucky. And the Yarn Yoshi 3-pack. Splatoon and AC series I literally have zero interest. After that, I'll be done, unless more characters come out that tickle my fancy. Edited June 22, 2015 by stardust4ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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