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News Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom amiibo Goes Live On Amazon UK, Pre-Order Now
You're gonna need a bigger Rupee bag
Apart from a Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Collector's Edition announcement at the latest Direct broadcast, Nintendo also unveiled a brand new Link amiibo based on his appearance in this new entry. If you happen to be located in the UK and have been looking to secure this amiibo for yourself, now is your...
News Surprise! Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom Is Getting Its Very Own Link amiibo
Launching the same day as the game
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom sent the latest Nintendo Direct out with a bang, and it didn't disappoint! Apart from a brand new trailer and a Collector's Edition of the game, Nintendo also announced a Collector's Edition of the game, and for all of the amiibo collectors out there - a brand new Link...
News Fire Emblem Engage amiibo Unlocks Detailed, Here's What You'll Receive
Costumes and music are up for grabs
Nintendo's latest game Fire Emblem Engage also supports amiibo functionality. If you are wondering what each amiibo does you might want to read on... We now know what amiibo are compatible with the game and what exactly they unlock - either an item of clothing or a music track. Here's a quick rundown courtesy of...
Talking Point In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
Or are you amiibored?
Nintendo's amiibo line has been going for over eight years now. Originally launched back on November 21st, 2014 in North America alongside Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, the toys-to-life figurine series has maintained relatively steady interest while competitors like Disney Infinity and Skylanders have completely fallen by the...
News My Nintendo Store UK Restocks Fire Emblem amiibo Just In Time For Engage
A tactical move
We are mere days away from the release of Fire Emblem Engage now and it looks like Nintendo is getting ready to mark the occasion. What better way is there to celebrate a game so jam-packed full with characters than to restock some of the amiibo figures that started it all? Yes, that's right, My Nintendo Store UK is once again home...
Poll Kazuya & Sephiroth Smash amiibo Now Available, Will You Be Getting Them?
Update: Now available in the UK
Update [Tue 17th Jan, 2023 15:00 GMT]: UK readers, rejoice! Sephiroth and Kazuya are now available to buy from the My Nintendo Store in the UK. Buyers are limited to only one of each amiibo, with each costing £12.99. Be quick if you want one! Original article [Fri 13th J
News Kazuya & Sephiroth Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo Are Already Appearing In The Wild
Officially releasing on 13th January
We're almost halfway through the first month of 2023, and that means it's nearly amiibo time! Yes, following on from a release confirmation at the end of last year, this week marks the arrival of the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Kazuya (Tekken) and Sephiroth (Final Fantasy VII) amiibo.
News Zelda amiibo Listings Surface Online Ahead Of Tears Of The Kingdom Release
Could a restock be on the way?
Nintendo is launching The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom in May of this year and it seems like there could also be a Zelda amiibo restock taking place ahead of this game's release. New pre-order listings for Nintendo's existing Zelda amiibo line have surfaced on
News New Fire Emblem Engage Trailer Showcases amiibo Support, Returning Heroes And More
Update: English trailer now available
Update [Thu 15th Dec, 2022 16:30 GMT]: After releasing a Japanese trailer last week which showcased the many features available in Fire Emblem Engage's base area, Nintendo has now released a full English translation which you can find below. On top of the confirmation that amiibos will be compatible with the...
News Kazuya & Sephiroth amiibo Release 13th January, Pyra & Mythra Arrive In 2023
More Smash Bros. amiibo are on the way
Although Nintendo is done with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate development, it is still busy making amiibo for the game's DLC fighters. If you've been wondering about the next batch, Nintendo has today finally confirmed Final Fantasy's Sephiroth and Tekken's Kazuya will be arriving early next year on 13th January...
News Nintendo Has Shipped More Than 77 Million amiibo Since 2014
"We continue to release new amiibo products"
The stats just keep coming in Nintendo's latest financials. This time the focus is on its amiibo line and just how much it has sold since they were first launched in 2014. Nintendo as of 30th September 2022 has now shifted a whopping 77 milion NFC figures - based on franchises like Mario, Donkey Kong,...
News Splatoon 3's Fresh New amiibo Launch November 11th, Here's What They Unlock
Special in-game gear included
Nintendo has finally locked in a release date for the new Splatoon 3 amiibo. They'll be rolling out on November 11th. This next batch of amiibo includes Octoling (blue), Inkling (yellow) and Smallfry. Nintendo has also released a new trailer showing off exactly what you'll get from each of these amiibo. Take a look in...
Rumour This Could Be Our First Look At Sephiroth's Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Update: Tekken's Kazuya, too
Update #2 [Sun 9th Oct, 2022 17:55 BST]: It seems Nintendo uploaded a new amiibo certificate on 5th October - titled "amiibo". The date of manufacture is August 2022 and September 2022. As noted by Nintendo Wire, the time between certificate uploads and the production date is around two to three months on average. If...
Random Animal Crossing: New Horizons amiibo Glitch Results In Naked Bob
Have you seen Naked Bob?
What is it with Animal Crossing: New Horizons and surprise nudity? Whether it's the accurate portrayal of classical statues (junk and all!) or the weird glitch that made villagers lose their clothes, we're starting to wonder if this is some plot of Tom Nook's to generate interest
Video Get A Closer Look At Splatoon 3's Upcoming amiibo
Smallfry, he's our guy
Ever since their first reveal during Splatoon 3's dedicated August Direct, we have been eagerly awaiting news of the Splatland's newest amiibo. Then, last week, things began to shift when an online listing seemed to suggest that the three interactive figures could be
News The New Splatoon 3 amiibo Could Be Arriving Soon By The Looks Of It
Release window may have been narrowed
Splatoon 3 has been out for a few weeks now, but one thing we're still missing is the trio of brand new amiibo. As you might recall, in August Nintendo revealed Inkling (yellow), Octoling (blue) and Smallfry would be arriving at some point "this holiday". If you're wondering if these amiibo will be delivered...
Watch We're Grinding In Splatoon 3, And We Want Your Company!
Join the lovely Alex on his mission
We're already at the grinding stages of Splatoon 3! That's right, we're working our little socks off trying to see everything there is to see in Splatoon 3 — not just for our benefit, but for you, the lovely readers too. We say we, but leading the charge is our resident Splatoon expert Alex over on the video...
News Lots Of Splatoon amiibo Have Been Restocked To Coincide With Splatoon 3's Launch
And they all work with the new game
If you've been having a blast with Splatoon 3 and want to unlock some extra in-game goodies, or if you're simply wanting to fill in the gaps of your ever-growing amiibo collection, you'll be pleased to know that plenty of Splatoon series amiibo have been restocked. As well as looking lovely on your shelf, all...
Reminder Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Are Now Available
Update: Stock appears at My Nintendo Store
Update: The double pack for Steve and Alex has finally appeared on the My Nintendo Store UK. You can order a set below for £25.99. Stock is also still available at Amazon and Best Buy for those of you in the US. <products id="20292,20535,20536"> Original Article: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate...
Guide Splatoon 3: amiibo Unlocks And Rewards - Full List
You lip-sync, we drip ink
If you've got your hands on a copy of the excellent Splatoon 3, you might be aware that there's a whole host of previously released amiibo that are compatible with the game. This includes the original amiibo released with the Wii U original Splatoon, as well as the shinier, newer amiibo released alongside Splatoon 2. Note...
News Splatoon 3 amiibo Unlocks Detailed, Here's What You'll Receive
Clothing, gear, kicks and more!
Since the original Splatoon game, amiibo functionality has been supported. This feature returns in Splatoon 3, so what kind of unlocks can amiibo collector's expect? Destructoid has put together a list of all the unlocks. To activate your amiibo in Splatoon 3, you'll need to find the amiibo stand in Splatsville. From...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo Arrive At GameStop (US)
Get them while you can
As of tomorrow, Monster Hunter Rise fans located in the US will be able to get hold of the Sunbreak amiibo line at GameStop. GameStop put out the announcement via social media, mentioning how these exclusive amiibo would be available online and in-store on 7th September. Customers will be able to select from Canyne Malzeno -...
News GameStop Listing Narrows Down Monster Hunter: Sunbreak amiibo Release (US)
Next week could be the date
A week ago, a GameStop listing suggested its Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo stock could be arriving in the US at the end of August or early on in September. It now appears to have locked in the release date for August 26th. Pre-orders aren't being taken just yet. When they are made available, Monster Hunter fans...
News New Splatoon 3 amiibo Revealed, Including Inkling, Octoling, And Smallfry
We had an inkling they might
The Splatoon 3 Direct has revealed a series of new amiibo to accompany Nintendo's upcoming game. The new collection will consist of three figures: Inkling (yellow), Octoling (blue) and Smallfry, and will be arriving "this holiday". Approaching Splatsville's large amiibo box, as shown in the Direct, you can scan your...
News Animal Crossing Welcome amiibo Cards Have Been Restocked At Nintendo UK
Play your cards right
In a pretty random update, amiibo cards for Animal Crossing: New Leaf — which you can also use on New Horizons — have been spotted again on Nintendo UK's store! Noticed by the Animal Crossing amiibo Card Trading Group on Facebook, you can currently pick up a pack of these cards for only £3.49. There are three cards in...
News Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Launching This September
Take a look at Steve & Alex
Nintendo is still busy producing amiibo for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and the next batch as you might recall are Steve and Alex from Mojang's survival, crafting and building game Minecraft. Earlier this year in February, these amiibo were delayed due to "logistics and production" issues, but now
Guide Best amiibo For Nintendo Switch
Fab-looking figures offering the best bang for your buck
So, you've picked yourself or a family member up a new Nintendo Switch, Switch Lite, or Switch OLED and you're curious about all those little amiibo figures that interact with the games. If you’re new to Switch, it can be tough to know where to start. The full roster of amiibo is daunting...
Video The Unsolved amiibo Dilemma - Boxed Or Unboxed?
Tell us what you do
One burning question that we still haven't got to the bottom of here on Nintendo Life is how to display amiibo figures. Do you keep them in the box or do you take them out of the box and put the model on your shelf. As fantastic as they look in the box, they're arguably better out of it. And if you take them out, you can scan...
Earlier than expected!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak fans located in Australia and New Zealand can look forward to getting their hands on the new trio of amiibo much earlier than expected. In an update via social media, Nintendo AU NZ revealed the figures would now be arriving next month on 12th August instead of September. The Malzeno amiibo,...
Guide Where To Buy Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak Collector's Edition, Pro Controller And amiibo
Update: Out now!
Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak is out now on Nintendo Switch, with a fancy Collector's Edition, a brand new set of Monster Hunter amiibo, and a special new Monster Hunter-themed Pro Controller all available, too. We'll explain what you can get in the new fancy Collector's Edition and detail all these new products in our guide below,...
News You Can Wield The Monado In Xenoblade Chronicles 3 With amiibo Support
Tap into the future
It's time to dig out your amiibo, collectors! Well, if you're planning to play Xenoblade Chronicles 3, anyway. Revealed during today's Nintendo Direct focused on the upcoming Xenoblade title, you'll be able to tap your amiibo while you're playing to receive some helpful items. Yep, that's any amiibo! Of course, if you have the...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak amiibo Up For Pre-Order, Older Figures Restocked (UK)
Complete your collection
Update: Some figures are now starting to sell out, although stock seems a little temperamental. We'll leave all of the links available for you in our original article below, but we wouldn't hang about if you're wanting one that's showing in stock when you visit the store! Original Article: We have some great news for...
PSA You Might Not Need To Unbox The New Smash Bros. amiibo To Use It
See for yourself
As you've probably seen, the new Min Min Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo is now available in-store. If you are planning on adding this one to your collection, here's your PSA that this new amiibo based on the fighter from the ARMS series might not actually need to be unboxed to be used. As highlighted by a user (with a North...
Guide Where To Buy Min Min Super Smash Bros. amiibo
Available now!
The next amiibo to launch in the Super Smash Bros. series has now arrived, but as fans of these collectable little figures will know, getting ahold of one can be tougher than you'd expect. The Min Min figure, the first amiibo representing one of the fighters from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Fighters Pass Volume 2, launched on 29th...
News Min Min Smash amiibo Arriving April 29th, Steve & Alex Minecraft amiibo Delayed
You win some, you lose some
Just weeks after a listing for the Min Min (ARMS) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate amiibo was spotted online, Nintendo has now locked in a release date. She'll be "stretching onto the scene" on April 29th. Unfortunately, it's not all good news - with Nintendo also revealing the Steve and Alex
News Min Min's Smash Bros. amiibo Could Be Arriving Soon By The Looks Of It
One of many Smash amiibo releasing in 2022
Last June, Nintendo confirmed the existence of a Min Min (ARMS) amiibo as part of the Smash Bros. Ultimate line of figures. We don't know its exact release date yet, but if you are eager for an update - it seems Nintendo has finished production of this amiibo. This is according to the Nintendo CPSIA...
News Kirby And The Forgotten Land Will Have amiibo Support, According To Nintendo Of Japan
Kirbiibo
Kirby and the Forgotten Land, also known as "the game where Kirby eats a car", is coming soon, and now we have confirmation that it will have extra goodies for anyone who owns a Kirby series amiibo. Here's the full list of amiibo that will provide extra in-game items: Kirby King Dedede Meta Knight Kirby (Smash Bros) King Dedede (Smash...
News Animal Crossing amiibo Cards Series 1 - 4, Plus Series 5 Album, Now In Stock At My Nintendo UK
But you better be quick!
In what is an incredibly rare occurrence, the official My Nintendo UK Store has restocked its Animal Crossing amiibo card supplies. Cards for series one through four are available at the time of writing, and the store has also added the Series 5 Collector's Album for good measure. These will undoubtedly sell out super fast,...
News The Zelda & Loftwing amiibo Is Back In Stock At My Nintendo Store UK
Now's your chance!
If you missed your chance to pick up the lovely Zelda & Loftwing amiibo that launched alongside The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD last year, you'll be pleased to know that it's reappeared on Nintendo's official store in the UK. One of the few stores selling the figure at RRP, and one of the very few places where it's even...
News Three Kirby amiibo Appear To Be Getting Reprints (North America)
Kirby, Meta Knight, King Dedede and Byleth, too
It was discovered earlier this month that the upcoming Switch release Kirby and the Forgotten Land would support amiibo functionality, and now in an update, it seems reprints of existing Kirby amiibo have been confirmed. Following on from a user
Guide Every Animal Crossing Amiibo Card For New Horizons & New Leaf
Welcome, amiibo!
Looking for info on the six extra Sanrio amiibo cards? They're so special we've given them their own Animal Crossing Sanrio amiibo card guide. All others can be found below, including the newest additions in the Series 5 set — enjoy!
News Capcom Will Reveal More About Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak In Spring 2022
"Stay tuned"
We've known about the new massive paid expansion coming to Monster Hunter Rise for some time now, but so far, little has been revealed about it. That's all set to change next year - with Capcom teasing on social media it would share much more around Spring 2022, in the lead up to Sunbreak's Summer 2022 release. This upcoming DLC...
News Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC Gets A New Teaser, Three More amiibo Also Unveiled
Available Summer 2022
One of the many reveals during The Game Awards pre-show was another look at the Monster Hunter Rise: Sunbreak DLC. In the teaser (above), we got an incredibly brief introduction to the story. Here's a bit from the official description as well: "Chilling new monsters and mysterious characters beckon you to a land of perilous...
Gallery Metroid Dread amiibo Are Finally Here In Europe, And They're Rather Lovely
Did yours arrive this week?
While Metroid Dread is now a few weeks old, the amiibo that were intended to accompany its launch were unfortunately delayed in the UK and Europe, which means we've had to wait a little longer to get our grubby hands on them. The good news, as you can see from the images on this very page, is that they'
News Animal Crossing's Sanrio And Series 5 amiibo Cards Are Now Available From My Nintendo UK
Update: Series 5 cards going in and out of stock
Update 2 (Fri 5th Nov, 2021 15:55 GMT): At the time of writing, the Series 5 cards are back! They'll no doubt go in minutes again, so be quick! <products id="16118"> Update 1 (Fri 5th Nov, 2021 11:25 GMT): Incredibly, it appears that the Series 5 cards are already out of stock. Gah...
News Animal Crossing Series 5 amiibo Cards Launch This November, 48 Cards Included
Time to save those pennies
As was promised back in September, Animal Crossing amiibo cards will be returning to stores with a brand new set hitting retail this November. Launching alongside all of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' new content on 5th November, this upcoming fifth series will include 48 cards in total, down from the usual number of 100...
Guide Metroid Dread: All amiibo Unlocks - Every Compatible Metroid amiibo
NFC for victory
Metroid Dread lauched alongside the game's official Samus & E.M.M.I Double Pack amiibo — which has unfortunately been delayed until the 5th of November in the UK and the rest of Europe. Players can also grab daily in-game rewards by using any of a total of six previously released Metroid series amiibo. Let's take a look at...
News Steve And Alex amiibo Available To Pre-Order As A Double Pack Or Standalone (Japan)
Will we get the same in the west?
As well as the major news that Kingdom Hearts' Sora has taken Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's final roster spot, last week's Direct also revealed that Steve and Alex will be receiving amiibo figures next year. We didn't get to see the figures in the flesh during the show, but pre-orders for both h
News Steve And Alex Will Both Receive Smash Bros. amiibo Figures In Spring 2022
Sephiroth, Pyra, Mythra, and Kazuya figures also teased
The announcements from today's Super Smash Bros. Ultimate presentation just keep on coming, as Sakurai-san delivers the latest news on amiibo figures. Unsurprisingly, it has been confirmed that both Steve and Alex, who joined Ultimate to represent Minecraft, will be receiving their own...
News Older Metroid amiibo Work With Metroid Dread, And They've Been Restocked At My Nintendo Store
Get 'em while you can!
Metroid Dread launches in just a few days' time on Friday 8th October, and if you've got any old amiibo figures lying around, you'll be pleased to know that you'll be able to use them in-game. Some of the Metroid figures from the Super Smash Bros. line (Samus, Dark Samus and Ridley) are compatible with Metroid Dread,...
