I did all of wave 2 with them for in store pickup.
Hopefully they leave a message on the answering machine when they're ready.
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Hopefully they leave a message on the answering machine when they're ready.
Gaiaknight
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i pre-ordered all 10 of my wave 1 amiibos and all my wave 3 from gamestop and i havent had any issues yet.
O.v.e.rlord
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Just canceled my Lucario pre-order from amazon.fr so I could justify my order for Ike.
So hey guys, remember TRU said the code for the preorders expires today at 11:59pm?
Well, they also said they will make them available for everyone once the codes expires... in case they have stock left.
Just letting you guys know to keep and eye out.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=54369136&minCartRedir=TRU
Well, they also said they will make them available for everyone once the codes expires... in case they have stock left.
Just letting you guys know to keep and eye out.
http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=54369136&minCartRedir=TRU
O.v.e.rlord
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Dedede is up over at GS
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/king-dedede-amiibo-figure/118957
So is Ike
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/ike-amiibo-figure/118948?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=AKGBlS8SPlM-995glLnAKS2.uJ2KOJQqfw
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/king-dedede-amiibo-figure/118957
So is Ike
http://www.gamestop.com/accessories/ike-amiibo-figure/118948?utm_source=linkshare&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=deeplink&cid=afl_10000087&affID=77777&sourceID=AKGBlS8SPlM-995glLnAKS2.uJ2KOJQqfw
Amiibo vs. Skylanders, Disney Infinity, Angry Birds Telepods, Pokemon Rumble |Super Smash Bros WiiU
Amiibo starts around 1:53. I can see casual fans or kids having difficulties using amiibos at first. I haven't attempted to use any of them admittingly.
Amiibo starts around 1:53. I can see casual fans or kids having difficulties using amiibos at first. I haven't attempted to use any of them admittingly.
SuperCambot
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Can anyone make sense of the email from Toys R Us:
"Thank you for your order from ToysRUs on eBay.
The Amiibo item(s) you purchased were intended for pre-sale and will not ship 2/1. If you would prefer a refund today, please reply to this email and request one from our customer service group. Otherwise, the item will ship out on or near 2/1.
We apologize for any inconvenience."
Does that just mean the shipping date Will be loose, and more necessarily 2/1?
"Thank you for your order from ToysRUs on eBay.
The Amiibo item(s) you purchased were intended for pre-sale and will not ship 2/1. If you would prefer a refund today, please reply to this email and request one from our customer service group. Otherwise, the item will ship out on or near 2/1.
We apologize for any inconvenience."
Does that just mean the shipping date Will be loose, and more necessarily 2/1?
TheAggroCraig
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I assume this is for an eBay purchase? The original date on the Lucario was for 12/31/14 or something, so they're just saying "hey, it's not out for a month or w/e so back out if you want."
Jawmuncher
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The amiibo discussion thread 2 is all done for when the time comes.
Didn't go extravgant but I think it's fine for what it is and includes the info I noticed most asked in this thread.
Didn't go extravgant but I think it's fine for what it is and includes the info I noticed most asked in this thread.
brianmcdoogle
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Got my two amiibos today from TRU due to their sale and my having to unload store credit due to a return. I got Samus and Pikachu. Both look great, but Pikachu's pose makes it look like he's about to fall over. I wish I could have gotten a villager since that was one of the few I really wanted, but overall I'm kind of impressed with the quality. I think I might get a Bowser, Toon Link, and Rosalina and stop there because I don't like the looks of the others currently out right now.
Have they said how Captain Toad is going to use them?
Also, is it ok to store them on top of my Wii U? Will that damage anything?
Have they said how Captain Toad is going to use them?
Also, is it ok to store them on top of my Wii U? Will that damage anything?
I have heard no complains from anyone except a single instance in this thread, everyone else says they get got them in time and the packaging is pretty good.
redhairedking
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I doubt they're still in stock at this point, fortunately Zelda was the only one I really fancied and I can get her on Amazon.
Fox Mulder
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I'd like to hope that dedede and meta knight wont be rare, as they'll actually have functionality in the upcoming Kirby game along with Kirby.
But they probably will be.
gAg CruSh3r
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So I been debating if I should open up my amiibo or not. I only have two, which are Captain Falcon and Little Mac. I just don't know.. I want to but then I don't because they look so awesome in the box. I want to use them too.
Now the question is: Did you get a Marth or a Marf.
Jawmuncher
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Hehe. Face seems normal, no bent sword. Marth, I guess.
Did you have them shipped to you or in store pick up? Based on my one experience when I luckily stumbled on a Mac at gs and based off of what the worker said, it sounds like I should pre order in store.
Found it on reddit if that helps
This guy is not only annoying but misinformed about NFC not being nearly as "smart" as the RFID chipsets in Infinity/Skylanders.
He is wrong about specifics but he is right about the flaw.
One of his issues, which is quite valid, is that amiibo don't sit on a portal, therefore must be resync'ed when you are finished with them. Skylanders and Disney Infinity are frequently writing to the figures as they are in constant range of the nfc devices.
Am I the only one who never got a code? All I received was an email saying the cancellation email was an error, and that my order had been reinstated. Isn't that what happened for other people?
The code was for those who didn´t use a credit card.
WhiteRabbitEXE
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So I heard people were getting screwed using Ship to Store at Best Buy. Should I be safe with Ship to Store at GameStop, or should I worry about that too?
Hey I legitamtely shop. I buy toys for my little cousins all the time and like to look around the toys sections for the Amiibos.
silverhick
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Link is now dead.
Yup, my cart is broken too,
OJdaKiller
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The more steps you add in the process will increase the chances for someone to screw something up. Just ship them to your house as we've already heard about places selling preordered items to other people. Granted, it's not common, but for a few bucks it's worth it to avoid that scenario and save on gas at the same time.
Velcro Fly
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Jailer of Hope
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Holy shit. Marth, too.
I don't think that's why he said that...I too shop in person, but the point being is that they're just all gone period. I'd be impressed if I see anybody here in the States find the rare 3 sitting on a shelf
I got two yesterday from them, they are both perfect, I opened one right away. Named him Lucino.
OJdaKiller
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TRU seems they are the most disorganized retailer selling Amiibos. Amazon has been great, had a surpisingly easy transaction with GS..But TRU burned others then burned me on Ebay..
Acting like they had Falcon in stock when they didn't (offered 2 day shipping-"Get it by Christmas"), and defaulted my order for one that was supposed to be in hand to backordered status without telling me. Oh and charged me for the whole transaction as well while shipping nothing..I tell them I want a refund and they offer me a 10% off a future order..Wow..Thanks TRU that just about covers the tax. Still haven't refunded me the cash which is instantly when using Paypal..They tell me it takes 3-5 days to issue a refund..In reality it takes a second, but they sit on the money on a purchase I was tricked into making by their false listing.
I hope they don't screw up their Lucario preorders as bad. I got the ticket, paid my dollar, still have the receipt..But they'll probably f that up too.
Acting like they had Falcon in stock when they didn't (offered 2 day shipping-"Get it by Christmas"), and defaulted my order for one that was supposed to be in hand to backordered status without telling me. Oh and charged me for the whole transaction as well while shipping nothing..I tell them I want a refund and they offer me a 10% off a future order..Wow..Thanks TRU that just about covers the tax. Still haven't refunded me the cash which is instantly when using Paypal..They tell me it takes 3-5 days to issue a refund..In reality it takes a second, but they sit on the money on a purchase I was tricked into making by their false listing.
I hope they don't screw up their Lucario preorders as bad. I got the ticket, paid my dollar, still have the receipt..But they'll probably f that up too.
Geez, and they could have just made the pairs of boxes 69 each other and fit them in without all the bending.
I've had zero problems ordering online with Target and Gamestop. Gamestop is organized in store while Target has been a fucking mess though. In-store Best Buy hasn't been bad either. I have really helpful employees at my local BB.
The real test will be wave 3 and pre-orders though.
The real test will be wave 3 and pre-orders though.
thekonamicode
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I grabbed a Wii Fit Trainer, Fox, Pit, and Little Mac at a random gamestore in Nakano Broadway. Wondering if Villager and Marth are hard to find in Tokyo.
Many thanks... Now, I'm wondering what the release date for the second part is (please, NOT february 13th at all cost!)
Edit: seems to be February 20th... Not so convenient, but not awful either... Well...
See above. It's definitively cut in half, and I've not seen any preorders for the 23th for any Amiibos other than Toon Link, Ike, Sheik, Lucario, Rosalina and Bowser, even on Amazon.de (?)
For Amiibos with different names (usuch as Villager), there's the name in seven languages on the top of the box.
In Europe, Villager probably, but Marth isn't so rare (I found Kirby to be more elusive, and Little Mac seems to follow closely... I've only seen each one once, and bought both).
Says he's out of stock, but it had the "buy" button. I managed to place an order so we'll see what happens. Thanks for the heads up!
KelpPlankton
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What worries me there more than the bent packaging is the broken Marth arm. I hope my Pit/Falcon/WFT order isn't damaged.
Just checked on GAME UK. Second batch is Feb 20th.
KelpPlankton
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Infinity figures have three things going for them over Amiibo right now.
1: they are designed with poses in mind for being figurines. No pillars of plastic necessary.
2: the big ones are larger than Amiibos. My Wreck It Ralph towers over Donkey Kong. Baymax and Venom are likewise huge dudes. Bowser, DK, and a few others could benefit from being a bit larger.
3: they have cool thematic bases. Vanellope is standing on a tiny cupcake, Merida is in some grass with a little spirit flame next to her, the Avengers all pose in the rubble of New York's streets. The Smash Amiibo are all meant to look like the in-game trophies so it makes sense here, but I hope future Amiibo figures have cooler bases.
I'm absolutely sure that later Amiibo waves will look cooler.
And to their credit, the character sculpts on the Amiibo figures are absolutely above and beyond Infinity and Skylanders in terms of quality... As long as the paint jobs are good. Took a little while to find a DK that wasn't wall-eyed. But that will improve in later waves with bigger budgets I bet.
Agreed with everything. I definitely don't think we'll see the support pillars again after the Smash Bros. collection. Nintendo kind of put themselves in a situation where they didn't have much of a choice. It won't happen again. I do hope they improve the quality control. Having to look for a Samus that is standing straight or a Kirby where the mouth is centered is not ideal. I shouldn't have to worry about these things.
Yikes. Makes me seriously consider canceling my order. I only ordered 4 so maybe that will prevent this
Personally think the infinity figures are of a higher quality than amiibo.
I just prefer the amiibo characters
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