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Take this with a pinch of salt because I know it sounds like grumbling but I really wish there wasn't the rabid fanbase that seems to be purchasing every amiibo they can find.

I don't have a problem with one or two being used or kids having a collection but the fact that these things have been such a hit with gamers with disposable income and a desperate need to own every one worries me.

Nintendo's a business after all. Why would they bother making more new and exciting games if they can make more money making minigame bundles and hawking plastic toys.

Like I said, don't take this comment too seriously. I realise I can't blame amiibo for the relative dearth of new titles - and the company has to make money after all - but it's still not something that sits right with me.

Hope this comes to 3DS too

This close to E3 - this really should have been spoilered - even if it isn't confirmed.

Nintendo is really trying to bleed those suckers dry.

Limited editions that look worse than the originals confuse me. Maybe it would be cool if you wanted to give someone a little Mario trophy... but then why would you want it to be made out of plastic?

Typical, only just bought these on eshop. Would have held off if I knew this was coming. Oh well.

I haven't seen a single instance where amiibo have been well implemented in-game- and as far as collectibles go, there are far nicer figures and models to celebrate your interest in a game. I suppose I can see why a die-hard fan of a series might pick up a figure for a game that very little merch was ever made for.

But I still have no idea how these have proven so popular. From the looks of this site and the comments, there seems to be a dedicated fanbase but I've yet to understand why.

My only explanation worries me a little. It seems to be a market driven by the sorts of desperate need to complete sets and compete with other buyers to establish their fan status - or the pleasure that comes from impulse consumption.

I know 'people buy things because it makes them feel good' is a fair enough reason but I still find it a little disturbing how dedicated people seem to be to acquiring them.

Seeing people clammering over 'Silver Mario' & 'Gold Mario' repaints boggles my mind.

This is great news. Waited a while for this.

I'm glad to see this doing so well. I would love to see this adopted further afield in the future. Hope it encourages them to do stuff like this again and push the boat out with interesting incentives. Obviously great that it helps a worthy cause too.

I know this is a Nintendo site and all, but it never ceases to amaze me how popular these things are.

All of my yes.

@claypool I second this. I want more Kremlings in my Donkey Kongs! Vote King K. Rool!