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July2021
Video Unboxing The Legend Of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD Joy-Con Controllers, amiibo And Game
Nintendo's latest Switch release has arrived
This week marks the release of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch. It's a game that was originally released during the Wii generation in 2011. Of course, it's not just the game that's arrived this week. Nintendo has also released a special set of Skyward Sword-themed Joy-Con...
News Zelda & Loftwing amiibo Impacted By "Unforeseen Shipping Delays" In America
Additional shipments will arrive next month
Today marks the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD on the Nintendo Switch. Alongside it, Nintendo has released a special Zelda & Loftwing amiibo, which allows you to fast travel between land and sky. If you haven't already got hold of this amiibo, and happen to be located in the US, you...
Guide Zelda: Skyward Sword HD amiibo - How To Use The Loftwing & Zelda Amiibo
Plastic fantastic
So, you've got your copy of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD and your Loftwing & Zelda amiibo has just arrived. Amazing! Now... what does it actually do? Well, once in-game, this brand new amiibo enables players to instantly move Link from The Surface to The Sky by simply tapping it against their controller's NFC to
News Metroid's Ridley amiibo Is Also Getting A Reprint This October
Just in time for the release of Metroid Dread
From time to time, Nintendo likes to reprint older amiibo alongside newer releases on the Switch. We've seen it before with amiibo from the Zelda line, and now it's Metroid's turn. Following on from the news the Dark Samus amiibo from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate would be getting a reprint in the US, it's...
News Nintendo's Giving You The Chance To Win 15 Monster Hunter amiibo (North America)
And a poster set, too!
If you're feeling lucky, you might want to enter Nintendo's latest sweepstakes which is offering up no fewer than fifteen Monster Hunter amiibo figures. The giveaway is taking place over on the North American My Nintendo website, with ten lucky winners set to walk away with nine Monster Hunter Rise amiibo, six Monster Hunter...
Rumour Please Let This Super Monkey Ball amiibo Be Real
We'd literally go bananas
Super Monkey Ball Banana Mania might be getting its own AiAi amiibo, if a new leak is to be believed. The fact that it's a third-party amiibo isn't the sticking point here – we've already seen the likes of Dark Souls,
News It Looks Like Metroid's 'Dark Samus' amiibo Is Getting A Reprint
Coming this October
It can be intensely frustrating when desirable amiibo figures go out of active circulation, but Nintendo has made efforts to solve this issue by putting certain characters back into production – and it seems that Metroid's Dark Samus is the next one to get a reprint. US retailer Best Buy has a listing for the figure with a...
June2021
News Min Min amiibo Tease Confirms Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2 Figures
The collection grows
Nintendo has today confirmed the existence of a Min Min amiibo as part of the continued Super Smash Bros. line of figures. Sadly, we'll have to wait a while before we can get our hands on it. In today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation, which confirmed that Kazuya would be joining the roster from 29th June, series...
Guide Where To Buy The Zelda: Skyward Sword Zelda Loftwing amiibo
Lofty prices
While Zelda fans the world over waited patiently for more news on the upcoming Breath of the Wild 2, Nintendo served up a vintage helping of Zelda action this summer in the form of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD. Landing on the Nintendo Switch on 16th July, the release of this high-def remaster of the original Wii game was...
News Metroid Dread amiibo Functionality Revealed
Both figures can be used once per day
Alongside the excellent news that Metroid Dread is blasting onto Nintendo Switch this October, yesterday's Nintendo Direct also revealed the existence of two brand new Metroid amiibo – a new Samus figure and the terrifying E.M.M.I. The presentation stopped short of telling us how these figures can be used...
Random Someone 3D Printed Their Very Own Crash Bandicoot Smash Bros. amiibo
"Hopefully I'll get to stick him next to an official one soon... "
We've seen Nintendo fans use existing amiibos to create slightly different ones in the past, but rarely have we seen someone build one from scratch. That's exactly what artist Thomas Dulaney has done. It apparently took him "about 10 hours of work" all up to 3D print and paint this...
May2021
News 'Unofficial amiibo Handbook' Kickstarter Settles Nintendo IP Dispute, Changes Name
Update: Now known as 'The Unofficial amiibook'
Update #2 [Wed 26th May, 2021 08:45 BST]: The dispute with Nintendo has now been resolved, with The 'Unofficial amiibo Handbook' now becoming known as the 'The Unofficial amiibook'. The Kickstarter page has been reinstated and the project can now proceed as planned. Update #1 [Mon 17th May, 2021...
News Miitopia Switch Update Adds Nintendo Power-Up Band Support
It doubles as an amiibo
Nintendo has rolled out the third update for Miitopia in less than a week, so what's the reason this time? It better be good! For once it's not just stability or minor fixes, this update adds support for the Nintendo Power-Up Band, which doubles as an amiibo. According to the patch notes for Version 1.0.3, if you show the...
Talking Point amiibo Have Always Been Physical DLC, Skyward Sword HD Is No Different
Buy it or don't, but it isn't surprising
This week Nintendo unveiled a particularly charming amiibo that'll tie in to The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD, and it's arguably one of the most handsome figures yet. It's also caused a bit of a storm on social media and in comments sections here on the site, with plenty of vitriol to go around. The...
News Zelda & Loftwing Is The Only amiibo Compatible With Skyward Sword HD
The Skyward Sword Link amiibo? Forget it
The newly-revealed Zelda & Loftwing amiibo releasing alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD is a thing of beauty, but its announcement has already endured its fair share of criticism. Yesterday, we found out that the figure will cost more than your average amiibo, retailing for $24.99 rather...
This flight is gonna cost you!
Yesterday, Nintendo announced a brand new Zelda & Loftwing amiibo for its upcoming release, Skyward Sword HD. It allows Link to now fast travel from the land to the sky (or vice versa) in any location, and even make a quick exit out of buildings and dungeons at any moment. One major talking point seems to
News The Zelda & Loftwing Skyward Sword amiibo Will Cost More Than Regular Figures
Update: US price confirmed
Update: We now have our first western price confirmation, with Nintendo revealing that the figure will launch in North America for $24.99, up from the usual $15.99 asking price. European pricing is still to be confirmed, but we'll make sure to provide another update as soon as we have it. Original Article: Earlier...
News Nintendo Reveals New Zelda & Loftwing amiibo For Skyward Sword HD
Launching alongside the game on July 16th
Well, here's a surprise - the upcoming release The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD will be receiving a brand new amiibo. Introducing the Zelda & Loftwing amiibo figure - it'll be released alongside the game on 16th July. This amiibo - featuring two characters on the one base - allows you to travel...
March2021
News Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Now Available To Pre-Order From Nintendo UK
Go! Go! Go!
If you've been hoping to track down a pack of the Animal Crossing Sanrio amiibo cards, now's your chance! The cards have finally become available at the Nintendo Official UK Store. Each pack includes cards for Rilla, Marty, Étoile, Chai, Chelsea, and Toby, and will no doubt sell out super fast. It's priced at £4.99, and Nintendo notes...
News Rare Gives Us A Side-By-Side Comparison Of Banjo-Kazooie's amiibo And Totaku
Who wore it better?
Last week saw the arrival of three brand new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo. For many, the highlight of the lot was the release of Banjo-Kazooie - you know, the Microsoft-owned character. While we think the overall design of this particular amiibo is already fantastic, Banjo's creator, Rare, has now gone one step further,...
News The Price Of Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Already Skyrocketing On eBay
Scalpers are at it again
It seems history is repeating itself - with the prices of Animal Crossing Sanrio Collaboration Card Packs surging online. Although reprints of this pack only arrived in certain regions last week, as spotted by Kotaku, scalpers are already demanding well beyond $100 USD for the six-dollar card packs. There are even bulk pack...
Random GUH-HUH! Some People Are Fascinated By Microsoft's Name On The Banjo-Kazooie amiibo
Expect a repeat of this when Steve shows up
As you probably already know, yesterday marked the release of three brand new amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Perhaps the highlight was Rare's bear and bird duo from the legendary Banjo-Kazooie series. A lot of superfans out there are now posting pictures of this particular figurine on social...
Poll Which amiibo Arrived On Your Doorstep Today, Then?
All six, or just one? Let us know
Happy amiibo day, everyone! Yes, today's the day that Nintendo has chosen to unleash several new lumps of NFC-enabled plastic on the general populace, including Banjo & Kazooie (from, ahem, Banjo-Kazooie), Terry Bogard (from Fatal Fury and King of Fighters) and Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Game and all amiibo launch this July
During yesterday's Monster Hunter Digital Event, Capcom revealed that Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin will be receiving three new amiibo figures. Models of Ena, Razewing Ratha, and Tsukino will all be available alongside the game at launch, each offering a different special layered armour set when...
February2021
News Stay Calm, Everyone: Froggy Furniture Is Back In Sanrio's Collab With Animal Crossing
New Sanrio-themed items to decorate your lily pad
We knew that Sanrio goodies would be coming to Animal Crossing: New Horizons in March, alongside the Sanrio amiibo cards, and eagle-eyed readers may have even been able to identify the furniture pictured on each card. But now we can see how that furniture looks in-game - and there is finally some...
January2021
News Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury amiibo Functionality Detailed
Purrfect!
While we sort of already know what to expect from amiibo functionality in Nintendo Switch games nowadays, it's always nice to know exactly what will happen when they're scanned in a certain game. In the case of Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury, it's a game divided into two different adventures. To use an amiibo in Super Mario 3D...
News Three amiibo For Monster Hunter Stories 2 Are On The Way, According To Play-Asia
"Pre-orders opening soon"
Capcom has revealed quite a lot about Monster Hunter Rise, but we're still waiting to find out more details about the sequel to the 3DS title, Monster Hunter Stories. As usual, it seems an online placeholder listing may have revealed some information about this upcoming release due ahead of schedule. According to...
News Animal Crossing's Sanrio amiibo Cards Are Making A Comeback This March
Will launch across US and Europe
Alongside today's news of a brand new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Nintendo has revealed that it will be re-releasing the highly sought after Sanrio Collaboration cards. Starting on 26th March, the Animal Crossing Sanrio Collaboration Pack will be available to buy exclusively at Target in the US; packs...
News "Special Edition" Gold Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Set Up For Grabs In 7-Eleven Japan Lottery
A truly "limited" run
We've seen limited edition amiibo in the past, but these Monster Hunter Rise ones just might be the rarest ones yet. 7-Eleven convenience stores in Japan have unveiled this "limited" and "special edition" gold amiibo set, to celebrate the launch of Capcom's upcoming Nintendo Switch release. The catch - because there's always...
News New Cat Mario And Cat Peach Amiibo Coming In February
These ameowbo are pawfect
Before we get stuck into the news, we have some... questions about the anatomy going on here. Peach has her ears pierced... but instead of her earrings appearing on her cat-ears, they appear where her human-ears would be. What do you mean it's a costume? If it were just a costume, why would they be running around on all...
Guide Where To Buy Banjo & Kazooie, Terry Bogard And Byleth amiibo
The three amigos
If you are an avid collector of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate range of amiibo, you won't want to miss out on the Banjo & Kazooie, Terry Bogard And Byleth amiibo which are available right now! These three need no introduction of course, but just in case you are wondering who they are: Meet Banjo & Kazooie, a big, goofy...
News Your Bowser And Bowser Jr. amiibo Will Come In Handy For Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
And they're being restocked!
Nintendo has confirmed that the original Bowser and Bowser Jr. amiibo will work with Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury when the game launches next month. We'd already heard about the brand new Cat Mario and Cat Peach amiibo, of course, both of which will be launching alongside the game in February, but it's nice to...
Guide Where To Buy Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury
Are you feline it?
Announced during September's Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct broadcast, it may have taken a few years, but one of the Wii U's finest titles is finally making its long-awaited leap to Switch. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury brings the original game's four-player 3D Mario action to Nintendo's current console and adds an...
December2020
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Launching In March 2021
Three DLC fighters join the line
Update: Nintendo of America has confirmed this trio of amiibo will also be arriving in the US on the same date. At the end of Masahiro Sakurai's Smash broadcast, fans got a first-look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Bogard (
November2020
News Hyrule Warriors: Age Of Calamity amiibo Functionality Detailed
Scan for a suprise
As you might recall, the Champions amiibo line is getting a timely restock alongside the release of Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity. So what do amiibo actually do in the game? As explained in our preview: "Amiibo can be used once a day on the main menu to gain materials and even weapons." Destructoid further explains how this...
October2020
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Box Art Revealed
Arriving in 2021
Last weekend, Nintendo gave Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fans a first look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and SNK's Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) amiibo. A week on and we've n
News Several Splatoon amiibo Have Been Restocked At The Nintendo UK Store
Fresh figures
Another day, another amiibo restock, and this time it's good news for Splatoon fans. Callie, Marie, Pearl and Marina have all returned to the Nintendo Official UK Store, giving amiibo collectors another chance to grab them for their collections. Pearl and Marina were originally released in a double pack, which has returned here, while...
News Nintendo Deletes Tweet Possibly Revealing Release Period For Next Round Of Smash Bros. amiibo
"Available Fall 2021"
Last weekend, Nintendo gave us our first glimpse of Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Bogard (Fatal Fury) in amiibo form. All of them look absolutely stunning and are currently scheduled to arrive at some point in 2021. When exactly might we get our hands on them, though? Apparently, it could be...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise Series amiibo - Magnamalo, Palamute And Palico
Magnificent Magnamalo
When Monster Hunter Rise was revealed in the recent Nintendo Direct showcase, we also got our first glimpse at three tantalising amiibo figurines which go alongside the game. Palamute is a dog companion which you can ride around on during hunts. Palico is a cat-like combat companion and perhaps the most exciting amiibo is...
News Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth And Terry Bogard Smash Bros. amiibo Release Planned For 2021
Here's your first look!
At the very end of the latest Smash broadcast, Masahiro Sakurai showed fans a first-look at the Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth (Fire Emblem: Three Houses) and Terry Board (Fatal Fury / King of Fighters) amiibo. Unfortunately, you'll have to hold out until 2021 for each one. Sakurai hopes ev
September2020
News The Hard-To-Find Cloud amiibo Are Back In Stock At The Nintendo UK Store
Act fast!
One of the hardest amiibo to hunt down is back at the Nintendo Official UK Store, and we imagine stock will disappear again extremely quickly. Yes, you can currently get your hands on the Cloud and Cloud (Player 2) amiibo at the old RRP of £10.99. Both of these sold out very quickly after launching the first time around and have been...
News Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Are Getting Restocks In Other Parts Of The World
Series 1 - 4 return this November
It appears North America won't be the only region restocking the insanely popular Animal Crossing amiibo cards (series 1 - 4). Nintendo Australia has also announced these cards will be making a return locally this November. Each pack will be priced at $4.95 AUD and can be pre-ordered right now from select stores...
News Animal Crossing Switch Consoles And amiibo Cards Are Getting Restocks
Go! Go! Go!
In case the brand new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons wasn't enough good news, Nintendo has now revealed that both the Animal Crossing Switch console and the series amiibo cards will be seeing restocks. Currently only confirmed for North America, the restocks will be available at select retailers only. The Switch system will...
News Joker And Hero amiibo Launch Today In Europe, Stock Still Available At Nintendo UK Store
Get them while you can!
The first two amiibo figures for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC roster have finally been released into the wild today, and stock is still available! Both Joker and Hero are available from the Nintendo Official UK Store for their usual £12.99 RRP. If you can remember the old days of amiibo when stock would sell out within...
News Capcom's Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Designs Revealed
Exclusive to specific stores
Last week, during Capcom's special Monster Hunter Direct, the company announced it would be releasing three new amiibo alongside Monster Hunter Rise in March next year. The three figures include Palamute, Magnamalo and Palico - all different special layered armour sets in-game. Originally Capcom only showed artwork of...
News Monster Hunter Rise amiibo Will Be Exclusive To Specific Stores In North America And Europe
Your choices are limited
With two new Monster Hunter games coming to Switch next year, it's a pretty exciting time for fans of the series, and a brand new wave of amiibo make the deal even sweeter. As you may already know, we're being treated to new figures for Palamute, Magnamalo, and Palico, all of which unlock different special layered armour...
News The Zelda Champion amiibo Are Relaunching Alongside Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity
A timely restock
Last month, it was discovered The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Champion amiibo would be getting reprints. Now, we obviously know it all ties in with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity - a spin-off set 100 years before the original title. The champion line will relaunch alongside Koei Tecmo's latest Musou-style release on 20th...
News Cat Mario And Peach Amiibo Will Claw At Your Purse Strings Next February
Bowser's furry-ous
As you may have noticed, there's been a flurry of Super Mario-based news today following the surprise (or not so surprise, perhaps) Super Mario 35th Anniversary Direct broadcast. Just one such nugget of news was the long-awaited arrival of Wii U's Super Mario 3D World on Switch i
August2020
News Almost Every Legend Of Zelda amiibo Is Back On Nintendo's Official UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Update (Thu 20th Aug, 2020 10:30 BST): Once again, Nintendo has restocked almost all of the Legend of Zelda amiibo on its Official UK Store. You can find links to them all below; any orders you make now are due to be dispatched on 17th September. <products campaign=“NUK Zelda amiibo” style="grid"> Original Article (Fri 28th...
Ahead of the 35th anniversary next year
Last week, as you might recall, the CPSIA page on the Nintendo Americas support site revealed two of the champion amiibo (Mipha and Revali) from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
News Zelda: Breath Of The Wild amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
Two of four Champions set to return
Nintendo's amiibo line is still alive and well - with game director Masahiro Sakurai not long ago revealing two new characters would be added to the Super Smash Bros. line: Joker and Hero. They are arriving in Europe, Japan and Australia next month, and in North America on 2nd October. As you'd expect they're...
Guide Zelda: Breath Of The Wild: All amiibo Unlocks
We are the Champions
If you have been collecting amiibo from the start, The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is the perfect opportunity to cash-in on your investment with both the Wii U and Switch versions of the game. Every single amiibo released out there (including amiibo cards!) will work in the game, summoning cooking or crafting materials...
July2020
Guide Where To Buy Joker And Hero Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Love that Joker
It's been a while since we've had any lovely new amiibo to buy, and now there are two new ones with us in the shape of Persona 5's Joker and Dragon Quest's Hero – the first two characters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass DLC to be immortalised in plastic. Several stores have the two figures and you can order them...
News Nintendo Locks In Release Dates For Its Joker And Hero Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: European release date also confirmed
Update: The release dates for both amiibo have now also been confirmed for Europe. Joker and Hero will both launch in Europe on 25th September, the same day as Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. Original Article: One of the highlights during the most recent Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation was...
June2020
News Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter amiibo Finally Revealed, First Figures Arrive This Fall
Joker and Hero kick things off
If you're a keen collector of all things amiibo, you'll be pleased to know that the first figures based on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's DLC fighters have now been revealed. With every character from the original roster now having their own figure, it's finally time for the first DLC stars to get in on the action. In...
May2020
News Nintendo's Latest Patent Protects IC Tags Within Soft Toys
Like plush amiibo
Nintendo recently filed a patent that intends to prevent damage to IC tags within soft toys. As weird as this may sound, it seems to actually refer to the NFC feature contained within plush amiibo. One example of this is the Yarn Yoshi amiibo which was released in 2015. A similar patent dating back to 31st March of the same year...
Random Someone Made An amiibo For The Animal Crossing Villager Raymond
That's one way to keep him on your island
We all have our favourite Animal Crossing: New Horizons villager, and for the Twitter user 5_pandasan, it's the increasingly popular and smug cat, Raymond.
News Nintendo Thwarts Scalpers With Animal Crossing amiibo Card Restock
Gotta collect 'em all
We're big fans of using amiibo cards to invite villagers to our campsites in Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but let's be honest - it's incredibly hard to get the entire set and many dedicated collectors end up turning to popular auction sites in order to fill the gaps in their collection, often from unscrupulous scalpers asking...
April2020
Soapbox This Little Plastic Disc Has Enriched My Animal Crossing: New Horizons Experience
Should you also join the (N2) Elite?
The arrival of Animal Crossing: New Horizons has predictably triggered a surge in demand for Animal Crossing amiibo cards required to invite certain villagers to your island, so much so that some of them are now trading hands for
Video Animal Crossing amiibo Are Selling For More Than The Game Itself
Time to dig through your collection!
A few months back during a special Animal Crossing themed Nintendo Direct, the world learned that all Animal Crossing amiibo that released back with amiibo Festival, Happy Home Designer and New Leaf: Welcome amiibo
March2020
News The Definitive Edition Of Xenoblade Chronicles Won't Include Any Extras From The 3DS Port
No amiibo functionality...
Remember when the New Nintendo 3DS was originally released? At the time, to get some extra sales out of the system, Nintendo made certain content - and even games - exclusive to this particular unit. One title only playable on this device was Xenoblade Chronicles 3D. This particular port included additional features like...
February2020
News Cyber Shadow Will Support The Shovel Knight amiibo Line When It Arrives This Fall
Call on a knight
During Yacht Club's latest presentation, it was revealed the 8-bit platformer Cyber Shadow would be released on the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC this fall. If you haven't heard about this title before, it's a game that's been developed by Aarne Hunziker from Mechanical Head Studios over the past decade and has...
January2020
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Hosts amiibo Tag Tournament Later This Week
amiibo joins the battle!
For the second Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event of the year, Nintendo is hosting an amiibo tag tournament. It will start later this week on 10th January and will run for three days. As normal as it may seem, this limited-time event is actually a little different from the regular ones, as your amiibo is required to...
News Smash Bros. Ultimate Version 6.1.1 Is Now Live, Adds Support For Dark Samus And Richter amiibo
Echo Fighters represent
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is one of the many games that keeps improving with constant updates, balance adjustments, and fixes applied on a regular basis. In the latest update – Version 6.1.1 – Nintendo has implemented support for two upcoming amiibo figures. They are Dark Samus from the Metroid series and Richter from...
December2019
News Nintendo Shares Colourful Infographic Reflecting On The Past Decade
From 3DS to Switch
To celebrate the last decade, Nintendo of America has released a colourful infographic on Twitter, highlighting all of the games and systems it has released. In terms of consoles, we started out with the previous generation of hardware. This included the release of the 3DS in 2011 and the Wii U in 2012. Further down the track the...
Deals Grab Animal Crossing, Brain Training And amiibo Pre-Orders On The Official Nintendo UK Store
Restocked amiibo and new calendar codes, too
Last week we looked at some deals on Nintendo's online UK store which enabled shoppers to redeem promo codes with their purchases to bag a free calendar. Well, although those codes expired today, a new wave has cycled in to replace them. In addition, pre-orders have gone up for upcoming games and amiibo,...
News Nintendo UK Opens Pre-Orders For Richter And Dark Samus amiibo
amiibo restocks also available
Nintendo's UK store has announced that pre-orders for the upcoming Richter And Dark Samus amiibo are now live. The two characters are part of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo range, and are based on alternative 'echo' versions of Simon Belmont and Samus Aran. Both are expected to launch early next year. Nintendo...
Anniversary amiibo Have Been Draining Our Bank Accounts For Five Years Now
2014 feels forever ago
It might be pretty hard to believe, but it has now been five whole years since we first got our hands on Nintendo's amiibo figures. Today sees the fifth anniversary of the launch for the first wave of figures in Japan, where characters like Link, Kirby, Donkey Kong, Star Fox, Pikachu, Mario and more all entered the scene as...
November2019
News Dark Samus And Richter amiibo Are Headed Our Way In January
Pre-orders are already appearing
The Super Smash Bros. Ultimate news just keeps on coming! On top of all of today's Terry-based excitement (including the now-live Version 6.0 update), we also have more news concerning upcoming amiibo. That's right, both Dark Samus and Richter have been officially unveiled. The amiibo will be hitting store shelves...
News Super Mario Odyssey's Wedding amiibo Are Being Restocked In North America And Japan
Pre-order yours now
If you missed out on snagging the glorious wedding-themed amiibo for Super Mario Odyssey a couple of years ago, you may well be in luck. Recently, listings for the three figures re-appeared on Best Buy, allowing North American buyers to pre-order their figure of choice (or all three, of course). The listings all note that the...
October2019
News Heads Up! The Nintendo Official UK Store Has A Bunch Of Legend Of Zelda amiibo Back In Stock
Pre-orders live for several hard-to-find figures
Is there such a thing as having too many Link amiibo? A quick glance at our Billy bookcase suggests that, no, that is not possible. Still, getting your hands on them can be tough - we've somehow managed to miss out on that gorgeous Link's Awakening amiibo and can't find it anywhere! Well, that...
September2019
Guide Where To Buy The Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo
Have you seen how cute this thing is?
The adorable The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening amiibo which was first revealed way back at E3 is finally available to buy. If you're hoping to get your hands on one, here's where to go. You'll find several different options depending on your location below. We'll b
News Walmart Appears To Break Yet Another Street Date As Unreleased amiibo Appear In Store
Tut tut
US retailer Walmart appears to be selling a number of upcoming amiibo ahead of time, with figures being spotted in-store well before their official release date. The new wave of Super Smash Bros. figures set to launch this Friday (Ivysaur, Squirtle, and Snake) have all been found patiently waiting for new owners to come and pick them up,...
News Pre-Orders Appear For That Lovely Golden Shovel Knight amiibo
Be quick!
Last weekend, Yacht Club Games officially confirmed the existence of the Golden Shovel Knight amiibo. Rumours of such a thing had been spreading for quite some time in certain corners of the internet, but now it's really here, and it looks marvellous. Pre-orders for the figure have now started to appear online. The prices seen below are...
News Yacht Club Games Officially Reveals The Shovel Knight Gold Edition amiibo
The rumours were true
Yacht Club Games has at last confirmed the existence of a gold Shovel Knight amiibo. After a GameStop leak earlier this week, the publisher and developer has now made an official announcement over on its website. This particular version of Shovel Knight is sporting arguably the greatest armour in the game: the Ornate Plate. If...
News Rejoice, Amiibo Addicts! Save Your Custom Dungeons To Them In Link's Awakening
Dig out one of your 13 Links
The Nintendo Direct trailer for the soon-to-be-released The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on Switch has shed light on a couple of extra details before the game launches in just a couple of weeks on 20th September. As you may already know, modular Chamber Dungeons are earned throughout your adventure and these can be...
News There's A Gold Shovel Knight amiibo, And Fans Are Already Pre-Ordering It From GameStop
Get it while you can
The standard Shovel Knight amiibo GameStop has seemingly leaked yet another announcement ahead of schedule. If the title wasn't already a dead giveaway, it's a gold Shovel Knight amiibo. Provided you're located in North America, you can walk into your local GameStop right now and pre-order one using the following SKU: 103739...
News Prepare To Fight Or Run When You Summon Shadow Link With The Link's Awakening amiibo
Launching alongside the game
One thing to consider before the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening on the Switch later this month, is whether or not you'll be picking up the new amiibo alongside the game. This toy-like Link amiibo comes with a very special feature that allows you to add Shadow Link to your own custom-made Chamber Dungeon...
August2019
News Shovel Knight's amiibo 3-Pack Launches This December, Game Functionality Detailed
With "more amiibo surprises to come"
We've had a treasure trove of Shovel Knight news thrown at us over the last few hours, but there's still a little more to dig through. Yacht Club Games has confirmed that the upcoming amiibo three-pack will launch this December, and has also shared some juicy details about what the figures can do in-game. As...
June2019
Video Learn How To Make Your Very Own Doug Bowser amiibo
Add the real Bowser to your collection
Earlier this week, we shared a special moment at E3 2019 when DIY expert GandaKris presented the Nintendo of America president Doug Bowser with his very own custom-made amiibo. If you've been wanting to add this exclusive amiibo to your own collection, well now you can. The talented amiibo maker has uploaded a...
News Doug Bowser Presented With His Very Own Custom-Made amiibo At E3 2019
Welcome to the Nintendo family
Nintendo DIY expert GandaKris has welcomed Doug Bowser into his new role as Nintendo of America president by presenting him with his very own custom-amiibo last week, at E3 2019. Take a look at the exchange below: If the name rings a bell, it's likely because you've seen GandaKris featured here on Nintendo Life...
News Nintendo Details Several Future Smash Bros. amiibo Releases
Eight release dates revealed
As well as the reveal of The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening's utterly adorable Link amiibo set to release this September, Nintendo has shared details surrounding some more of the Smash Bros. amiibo line. Release dates have now been provided for Snake, Ivysaur, Squirtle, Incineroar, Simon, Chrom, Dark Samus and...
News The Legend Of Zelda: Link's Awakening Is Getting An Adorable amiibo
Launching alongside the game
Despite the figure not being shown in the Nintendo E3 Direct, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening is getting its very own amiibo release. And wow is it adorable. As you can see, it's based on Link's cutesy design from the new Switch release, which was confirmed to be releasing on 20th September during the show...
May2019
News Here's Your First Look At The VR Mode In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
And send your amiibo out on an adventure
The latest update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is now available. Outside of the main patches, this is quite possibly one of the most exciting updates the game has received so far. Version 3.1.0 allows you to view and battle in a brand-new VR mode, provided you have access to the Nintendo Labo Toy-Con...
News All Those amiibo On Your Shelf? You Can't Use Them In Super Mario Maker 2
A mushroom mystery
Continuing on the theme of strange omissions from Nintendo's upcoming sequel Super Mario Maker 2, arguably one of the biggest disappointments is the lack of amiibo support in the game. This means no mystery mushrooms that turn you into 8-bit renditions of characters from video game history. As confirmed by GameXplain after...
Random These 3D Concepts Have Us Dreaming Of A Nindie amiibo Line
Stunning work
Nintendo's amiibo line has been an absolute cash cow for the Japanese company since arriving alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U in 2014. To date, there are more than 170 amiibo available. While most of them are based on first-party Nintendo titles, there are a few exceptions such as Yacht Club's Shovel Knight. If you've always...
News Four New Pokémon Smash Bros. amiibo Are Up For Pre-Order At Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
Whether you're an avid Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fan, or simply find yourself lost in all the Pokémon hype at the moment (we guess that's what a blockbuster film does to a person), you're probably wanting the latest additions to the amiibo lineup. Up for pre-order right now on the Nintendo UK Store are Pichu, Pokémon Trainer, Ivysaur...
April2019
Random Reggie's Most Touching Retirement Gift Was A Custom-Made Satoru Iwata amiibo
Heartwarming stuff
Throughout the week, the now former Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé has been sharing all of the lovely retirement gifts he's received so far. In his latest tweet, he posted a photo of his "most touching" present of all, given to him by David Young, assistant manager of PR at Nintendo of America. It's a Satoru...
News Europe Will Get The Pichu, Isabelle And Pokémon Trainer amiibo Before North America
All dates now confirmed
Alongside the Joker and Version 3.0 shenanigans earlier today was the announcement of the next wave of amiibo, all from the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate series. The effortlessly cool Pokémon Trainer will be joining the effortlessly adorable Pichu and Isabelle for a new batch of figures releasing this summer. Originally, we...
News Pichu, Isabelle And Pokémon Trainer amiibo Arrive In North America This July
Collect 'em all
If you're still collecting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo and happen to be located in North America, you'll be interested to hear Pichu, Isabelle and Pokémon Trainer will be arriving on 26th July. This announcement was made over on the Nintendo of America Twitter account: New Super Smash Bros. series #amiibo are on the way!...
News The Legend Of Zelda Champions amiibo And Wolf Link Are Back In Stock At Nintendo's UK Store
Pick up some rare figures
If you're working on a healthy collection of amiibo figures, or even if you're just a super Legend of Zelda fan, you'll be pleased to know that both Wolf Link and the Champions amiibo set are now back in stock at the Nintendo Official UK store (at the time of writing, at least). These particular figures aren't the easiest...
Random Amazon Accidentally Sends Customer An Entire Box Of Ken amiibo Figures
Lucky, or unlucky?
A number of us here at Nintendo Life have ever-growing amiibo collections that fill us with far too much joy, and some of us have definitely overdone it with the odd purchase here and there, but we've never had a moment quite like this. Twitter user, @AWDtwit, has shared the moment they received a whopping ten copies of the same...
Guide Yoshi's Crafted World amiibo Costumes And How To Unlock Them
Touch fuzzy, get costume
In its debut adventure on Switch, Yoshi and his brethren must face an assortment of dangerous enemies in order to restore the Sundream Stone back to its full glory. Tilt the survival odds in your favour by grabbing costumes via amiibo, which they can wear as paper armour in a way not entirely dissimilar to Capcom's heroic...
March2019
Gallery Get A Closer Look At Young Link, Pichu, Daisy And Ken In amiibo Form
Collect them all
If you're still collecting Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo, you might be interested in this exclusive look at the next batch. During a 'Made in Asia' convention held in Belgium this weekend, YouTube channel Gaming Boulevard got up close and personal with four of the upcoming NFC figures. Here's a look at each one: Young Link...
News Ken, Young Link And Daisy amiibo Now Available To Pre-Order From Nintendo UK Store
Go! Go! Go!
If you're hoping to gather a complete set of Super Smash Bros. amiibo, or perhaps you're just looking to pick up one or two of your favourites, you'll probably want to jump on these new pre-orders. Ken, Young Link, and Daisy have all appeared on the Nintendo Official UK Store for the now-usual price of £12.99 each. All three are...
February2019
Guide Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo - Where to Buy Young Link, Ken And Daisy
Shinryuken!
With a new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate comes with it a raft of new amiibo. Nintendo's pulled no punches here either, with a physical toy version of every single new fighter in the latest version of Smash. The next wave of brawlers to be made available for preorder are Young Link, Ken and Daisy, and they all look rather lovely indeed...
Deals Get Some Lovely Discounts On Animal Crossing amiibo
Opportunity for UK readers to stock up ready for Animal Crossing Switch?
UK retailer Argos appears to be sitting on a serious surplus of amiibo and have discounted a load of them on their website, including most of the Animal Crossing range. Villager can be picked up for the cool price of £5.99, along with Lottie and Cyrus. Mr Resetti will set you...
Reminder Piranha Plant, King K. Rool and Ice Climbers amiibo Are Out Today
A terrific trio!
The next batch of amiibo for the Super Smash Bros. line available today from all good retailers. Joining the roster are Piranha Plant, King K. Rool, and Ice Climbers, all of which will look rather lovely on your gaming shelf. Heck, you might even want to use the NFC functionality and train them up to be a formidable fighter. We...
News Ken, Daisy And Young Link amiibo All Release This April
Even more amiibo!
As if all the excitement of the Nintendo Direct wasn't quite enough, Nintendo has now gone and revealed even more amiibo figures set to arrive in April. Our poor, poor wallets. That's right, Ken, Daisy, and Young Link are all set to arrive in stores (and then immediately into our collections) this April. On the 12th April, if...
Random Taiwanese Police Seize 6,850 Fake amiibo Cards From One Man
Taipei-based seller reportedly got them online from China
We all know that crime doesn't pay - however, reports that a Taiwanese man has been arrested after selling fake amiibo cards suggest that the old maxim is a big fib. This unscrupulous individual had a variety of decidedly dodgy amiibo cards with full NFC functionality on sale for the tidy sum...