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 see that some of the older figures – perhaps ones that are already part of your collection – will also get a look in.
Specific details on the figures' functionalities haven't yet been confirmed, although we do know that Cat Mario and Cat Peach will offer "in-game enhancements," while the Bowser and Bowser Jr. figures will "have special activations." Feel free to read into those quotes however you see fit.
In equally good news, the amiibo functionality means that the Bowser and Bowser Jr. figures will be returning for purchase at select retailers soon, suggesting a mass reprint for the pair is likely underway as we speak.
If you missed it, make sure to check out the brand new trailer for Bowser's Fury to see two whole minutes of juicy gameplay footage.
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This is the sort of thing Nintendo promised with Amiibo, so it's good to see that even as they make new figures, the old ones are still getting new uses
One's missing his paint brush and the other's missing about 200ft and a load of spikes. And a sixpack, bizarrely.
Hopefully just cosmetics and they aren't locking content behind the plastic paywall.
I bought way too many Amiibo. I regret buying most. Bowser Junior is one that I absolutely love. He is the only “junior” character that I care about.
Uh, wrong Nintendo life. Go to the official Super Mario 3d world + Bowser's Fury Nintendo website. the site says the Mario and Peach Cat Amiibos also unlocks Power ups. Since we saw the boomer rang, the tanooki and others in the bowser fury trailer, I am guessing new or power ups like the hammer bro suit. it is on the website. Check it out.
I get that we don't need to flood the Amiibo line up with echo fighters and all... but all I truly want in life is a Wendy O. Koopa amiibo. I don't even care if its functionally identical to Bowser Jr's
@RyanCraddock Banjo-Kazooie, Byleth, and Terry just went up for pre-order on the Nintendo store UK!
Is there anything to stop Nintendo re-running many of these old Amiibos? Thousands of people are picking up games like BOTW for the first time at the moment but the actual range of available Amiibos is incredibly slim now.
It's potential profit that is going straight into the hands of scalpers and second hand sellers. My son desperately wanted the Zelda Guardian Amiibo but the cost is eye-watering now. I'm almost ashamed to say we bought a pack of cards on Amazon just to get hold of a few that we wanted to use in the game.
@ukaskew I imagine the lead times are quite lengthy for creating a batch of amiibo, I reckon it's difficult for Nintendo to get reprints in when they've got all the new batches to complete first... but you're right, Nintendo is basically leaving large sums on the table by not replenishing stock. The only thing I can think of which might be preventing restocks is the risk of having large amounts of stock sitting unwanted in warehouses, but considering the current high value resale market I don't think that risk is very big.
@Otoemetry Pre-ordered now! Cheers!
@gaga64 you're welcome, glad to be of service!
Nintendo needs to make up their minds. Are they gonna keep supporting Amiibo or not? We have had such mixed messaging from them.
@Desrever Wendy is such an under utilised character in general. I'd love her to be head villain in one of the games. She was great in the Mario Bros 3 cartoons.
OH GOD I HOPE YOU DON'T NEED THE BOWSER JR. AMIIBO TO HAVE HIM IN BOWSERS FURY (But if you can scan daisy to play as Daisy I'm ok)
@Otoemetry thanks for the heads up! I was in danger of missing these ... went for all 3
What we all want to know is will Miitopia be updated to accommodate the new Cat Suit Amiibos with costumes in game. We’re waiting, Nintendo.
I am guessing this is yes, but does any bowser figure work the same such as Odyssey?
@Heavyarms55 If I am honest I think the message is, limited runs around the release of a game as expensive DLC.
@SwitchplayerJohn They aren't DLC. The content they unlock is generally obtainable in other ways. Though I haven't checked every single game with Amiibo support.
I knew it! As soon as I saw Bowser Jr. I thought about the Bowser Jr. amiibo that never was (Mario Party Star Rush, those that don't know what I mean).
jr was my main in smash bros, but i took the chance to get his amiibo. might finally take the plunge if i get bowsers fury with it too
i don't have the Bowser Jr. amiibo. no!!! lol
@Heavyarms55 Well for example in Super Mario Odyssey Mario, Bowser and Peach all gave on demand power ups which acted like a cheat or help during gameplay. Peach especially giving an on demand 6 hearts was very useful during boss fights or tricky sections.
in Breath of the Wild there is unique weapons and outfits that can only be obtained through specific Amiibo.
In Captain Toad Treasure Tracker the Toad Amiibo unlocked something unique.
So yeah there are reasons to own these for gameplay, but mostly they are just help along the way.
Never actually saw Jr. being stocked anywhere. Huh.
@Heavyarms55 They're dlc. Just in a tangible and collectible form
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