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Amiibo Thread 6 | We're up all night to get salty

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Diggeh

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Considering Target never had Dedede, Ike, etc, and now they suddenly have the entire wave, I'm considering going at 2 AM for Silver Mario. >___>
 

Kilau

Member
I'll 3D print a Diggehmiibo and sell it to everyone for $94889389438439483 with $938948943894389 Diggeh Tax!

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Selling Diggehmiibo before he can, $94889389438439482, no TAX

low res art hurt me.
 
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Diggeh

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Selling Diggehmiibo before he can, $94889389438439482, no TAX

low res art hurt me.

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I wish I could get higher res art but that's the best Smash can do! I need to make a Diggehmiibo somehow.
 
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Diggeh

Unconfirmed Member
That's what it means.

Can't wait for ness and jigglypuff to appear at my doorstep so I can be done with this shitshow.

I won't believe NA Ness exists until I hold it in my hands after opening the GS shipping box.
 

prateeko

Member
Is target really going to limit people to two amiibos total on the 29th? After showing up Black Friday early that is a sure fire way to get people pissed off
 
It was 10 days ago now that "Amiibo News" reported on a Best Buy employee screen that showed 5,363 Meta Knight amiibo at a Distribution Center and that a restock was "imminent." I shudder at the possibility they'll be released on Friday.
 
I was wondering about the limit of 2 myself. I checked my Target Sunday ad and the footnote about the limit of 2 was only on the Jigglypuff listing and not Silver Mario.

I suppose the bright side of that is that you won't have resellers buying multiples of a character giving people a better chance to get Jiggly or Silver Mario. Still, it stinks for those who hoped to get just one of each of the new Wave 4 characters for themselves.

I'm starting to be optimistic about getting Jiggly and Greninja on Friday though. School is actually still in here till June so that may cut down on people in line.
 
It states limit 2 characters per guest. So I can buy 8 Silver Mario and 25 Jigglypuff, right? That's two characters. 8 of one amiibo, 25 of the second. Two amiibo total.

They need to change this to "one (or two) per character per person." Else we'll have intimidation, parking lot brawls, police intervention...
 

HardRojo

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Well that's it for me. Just checked with my friend and his store is getting screwed over by the local Nintendo distributor. Only character who's getting double figures in stock is Pacman and that's less than 20. Not to mention he's not getting them all and the higher price. I'll only get (try to get) the ones I absolutely want.
 
It states limit 2 characters per guest. So I can buy 8 Silver Mario and 25 Jigglypuff, right? That's two characters. 8 of one amiibo, 25 of the second. Two amiibo total.

They need to change this to "one (or two) per character per person." Else we'll have intimidation, parking lot brawls, police intervention...

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Total of 2, not just 2 per character. Change your plans folks.

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As I have said before all depends on how it's enforced. Could easy buy two at electronics and then two up front.

Yeah, if they're like the Target I go to, Electronics is far away from the front registers and they really have no "back" space to have Amiibos at their Electronics hub. So all of their inventory is just out on the shelves.

But last time, it was just a free for all for Rosalina, maybe they'll actually have a system in place and hand out tickets. When Rosalina happened, they had no idea about anything and people were literally just running to the Electronics section regardless of who was in line where or how long they've been waiting
 

rjinaz

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Wow so I guess Amazon really did decide to pass up on preorders considering we are now in the week of release with just 5 days to go. I mean even if they were to put them up on Monday (which would mean without a long notice which was promised by a rep), after the time it would take for processing and release day shipping I wouldn't consider it a preorder anymore.

We are living in dark US amiibo times indeed.
 

Jawmuncher

Member
Wow so I guess Amazon really did decide to pass up on preorders considering we are now in the week of release with just 5 days to go. I mean even if they were to put them up on Monday (which would mean without a long notice which was promised by a rep), after the time it would take for processing and release day shipping I wouldn't consider it a preorder anymore.

We are living in dark US amiibo times indeed.

My Amiibo collection is basically the UN. Amiibos from all over the world.
 

El Odio

Banned
I've started getting ads from Amazon for import amiibos for around $25 and it's managed to get me in the collecting zone again. Already snagged 2 villagers and a Ness for under $25 each.
 

TI82

Banned
Gosh, finally got my account back.

Anyways, got Marth from walmart. And getting Jiggly + silver + greninja on friday.

Then I'm out until Dr Mario!

Also I already have Pacman and Ness preordered!
 

Pizza

Member
I'll be there Friday super early for Jigglypuff. I need the balloon so bad! If I feel adventerous I'll probably buy a silver Mario as well
 

Rocky

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As I have said before all depends on how it's enforced. Could easy buy two at electronics and then two up front.

Not if it's like my store was for Rosalina. They kept them behind the counter and rang you up there, it was impossible to take one up to the front.
 
I won't be satisfied with the @AskTarget Twitter response. I just sent an email to Target Customer Service:

To whom it may concern:

I am writing today to inquire about the availability of a new product in your stores this week with a release date of Friday 5/29. A new group of Nintendo Amiibo toy figures is expected to be available that day.

The weekly advertisement states a "Limit of 2 per guest." I am hoping for clarification on this policy. The problem is, seven new characters are expected in stores, including "Robin, Lucina, Wario, PAC-MAN, Charizard, Silver Mario, and Jigglypuff (Target Exclusive)." For collectors, Nintendo fans, families, etc., this poses an issue. Many people (myself included) will be interested in and intend to purchase at least one of each of SEVEN new characters. To limit guests to TWO total regardless of character is NOT customer friendly. This practice would only serve to discourage potential guests, driving them to other businesses (i.e. Toys R Us) to make their purchases.

While I am glad limits are being imposed to avoid another situation similar to the recent Lilly Pulitzer collection reseller fiasco, it would disappoint me to not be able to give my continued patronage to Target and buy one of EACH DIFFERENT CHARACTER. Having to select two of seven new figures would be like choosing your favorite child. Sure, it could be done, but who should have to?

My hope is that this policy can be clarified and if necessary, communicated to stores and Team Members on any updates. Please let me know if the weekly advertisement text means "limit 2 per character per guest" or "limit two amiibo total per guest."

Thank you for taking your time to address this concern.

Fingers crossed for the answer we all want to hear.
 
Did you seriously compare amiibo to choosing between your children? Wave 4 really is causing people to sink to a whole new level.

its more like people dont like being told no personally im glad i imported the ones i already wanted all i need come friday is the splatoon 3 pack :)
 

Curler

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FYI guys:

I saw a charge on my card for $28 from Gamestop, and found out it's the price of 2 Amiibos. Looks like they are starting to put charging through! These are for my 2 courtesy ones mind you, that would get release day delivery. Not sure about regular shipments, especially since the others I paid with gift cards. Either way, should be shipping out soon :)
 
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