Posted November 19, 2014 But if they did what you said that would be more cynical profiteering. Look at Skyanders and Disney, you BUY the full price game, then need to BUY more figures just to play the thing. You need to buy an extra character just to play multiplayer, now THAT is cynical. This is purely optional, as far from cynical as you can get. Fact is, if they released figures for £10 as merchandise, people wouldn't say a word. This is that, but they offer extra functionality and little extras in games. From mini tamogatchis to unlock new stuff. There's really nothing to complain about! Very well said. There's nothing cynical about the way Nintendo are doing this. If they do release a dedicated amiibo game down the line it will be to take advantage of all the figures people have been collecting thus far, not forcing you to buy them to be able to play the game like Infinity and Skylanders. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 19, 2014 I'm fine with amiibos unlocking content (like the Spinner in Hyrule Warriors) as long as it's added AFTER the release of the game like any other DLC. If they're unlocking stuff on the disc, it's just as bad as buying DLC to unlock what's on the disc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 Some pics from gaffers purchases have started to surface. Marth looks to be the worst of the bunch. I will be inspecting the Marth figure very carefully before I buy it. I wanna make sure I get a half decent one. I'm still not a fan of the Villagers eyes placement. They seem to far apart to me, especially when you look at the art work on the box. Here are some decent shots of Pikachu, Samus and Link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 Some pics from gaffers purchases have started to surface. Marth looks to be the worst of the bunch. Oh man, that is nasty. Link looks a bit weird too: I hope Captain Falcon doesn't get messed up like that. The simple characters definitely make for the best amiibo. Kirby and Pikachu look pretty much perfect in every single pic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 Getting a good Marth is gonna be a real challenge. I see these are selling like hot cakes in the US. Members of Gaf are saying stores in their area are selling out of them pretty fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 I think these look so bad. I still can't get over the difference of the prototype ones that someone posted and how they look now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 (edited) Getting a good Marth is gonna be a real challenge.You planning to get the entire set?Getting a decent Marth is certainly gonna be tough. Good Luck. I see these are selling like hot cakes in the US. Members of Gaf are saying stores in their area are selling out of them pretty fast.Yeah, it's quite surprising.I wonder if we'll see a similar situation over here... *EDIT* OMG! Looks like I spoke too soon about the simple characters being perfect: Edited November 21, 2014 by RedShell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 21, 2014 These look truly awful, really cheap, especially Marth. That I think is the worst I've seen so far now. Still, glad they're not my problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) The Marth looks fine to me. Just need to decapitate him and pop on a decent looking head The kirby though... he WAS on my wish list. I think I may be removing him now I wonder how soon before amiibo repair kits appear on the market? **edit** Actually, for Marth I think mostly his face needs a bit of filling out.. maybe using airfix filler with care might work? then use paint 61 for the skin colour? Edited November 22, 2014 by Pestneb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 Kirbys had his brains sucked out by that Dr who monster ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 (edited) I've seen some decent Marth faces around the Internet. One Neogaf poster got one with okay eyes. It's just a matter of checking the toys for the ones without imperfections. Standard mass-produced figure situation. I'm still down for all of these... but I'm gonna need to collect them slowly. Hope the supplies will be consistent across the next few months so I'm not forced onto eBay. Also... I took some time to check some Skylanders and Infinity figures in TESCO last night. The Skylanders figures have great sculpts but atrocious shiny paintwork, while the Infinity figures have great sculpts and flat paints, but really poor colour bleed. At this price point it's really unrealistic to expect a lot and the Amiibo so far look like they're gonna be in the same boat. To repeat, buy these in store and check the paintwork on them. You'll be glad you did. Edited November 22, 2014 by Guy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 After seeing these photos I've cancelled some of my pre-orders. Really will have to go into store and pick the best one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 Reading how the Amiibo's work in Smash has got rid of any excitement I once had for them. It's looks as though that instead of getting better and understanding your play, they simply have their moves upgraded in terms of damage %. A level 50 Peach will gets a 50% increase in the damage that he moves do compared to a regular one. I've never actually used the handicap function but does this do the same thing? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 Some of these defects could end up as collector's items. Check this one out, not sure if 'shopped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 Link looks a bit weird too: He looks like he's got a lazy eye, and that's not going to be an easy fault to fix. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 22, 2014 He looks like he's got a lazy eye, and that's not going to be an easy fault to fix. Well they found an easy way to do it...have the character looking at the floor so you can't see it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Yeah, this is why i'm buying them in a shop so I can see just what the hell i'm getting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Yeah, this is why i'm buying them in a shop so I can see just what the hell i'm getting. How the hell does that even happen lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 How the hell does that even happen lol No idea. I had a good lol when I seen them. Crazy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Looks like the little foil square that stops people scanning packaged amiibo has failed. All you have to do is shake the absolute crap out of the box first. Yeah, this is why i'm buying them in a shop so I can see just what the hell i'm getting. I think I'm gonna risk it with the Mario amiibo I ordered online, but will definitely be getting Falcon (or any of the less stable amiibo) from a shop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Yeah, I'm keeping my current four online pre-orders, but any future amiibo will be bought in-store where possible Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Yeah, I'm keeping my current four online pre-orders, but any future amiibo will be bought in-store where possibleWondering which stores are even going to stock these though, what with Nintendo's current retail situation. Hopefully it won't be just GAME. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted November 24, 2014 Wondering which stores are even going to stock these though, what with Nintendo's current retail situation. Hopefully it won't be just GAME. I was wondering this as well. I know in the states places like Walmart are selling them but with Nintendos retail presence so low over here it could be only GAME. If they take off though I imagine supermarkets will want a piece of the action. Most of them stock Skylanders and Infinity toys now. Toys R Us may be a fair bet as well as they usually stock Nintendo toys. I have no idea where certain stores are going to put them though. I was in 2 GAME stores the other week and both of them looked to have no room for the things due to the shelf space that Infinity and Skylanders have. It's going to be interesting come Friday just to see how all of this plays out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
