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[cheesedogg]

I don't understand this amiibo fad.

To me it's kinda like Tazo's. Nobody uses them for the actual way you were intended to 'play' with them. Only it costs like the same as 15 packets of chips just to get one... And you don't get any chips.
But you still need them because everyone else seems to.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

I like Nintendo. They are Nintendo character figurines with compatibility with Nintendo games.

Those who do not have that particular sentiment will almost never really get it. If they intend to insult those who do get it, they get it from me.

 

[Millky95]

I just like the figures for some characters. I treat most of them like collectables. Plus beating your mate with a trained computer 'pet' is awesome

 

[cheesedogg]

Yeah I'm just buying all the ones from the gaming series that mean the most to me (Zelda, Mario franchises) & leaving them on display still in the packing. Trying to collect them all is too much for me.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

Nintendo have done great in terms of marketing and although some do it casually, those that try to get them all have been suckered into it.

Good work nintendo

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

'Suckered' is harsh.

 

[THE411]

im sure you're aware but if not, go to den den town (if in osaka) or akihabara (if in tokyo). and post your haul when you get back!

My Japan haul is going to be insane. I'm seriously considering packing like 2 items of clothing so I have more room/weight left for all the game stuff I'll end up getting.

 

[The Big Sauce]

They really are the right concept aimed at the right audience. Nintendo fans seem to have a greater attachment to their icons than Sony or Microsoft fans do. I can't imagine these being anywhere near as successful if it was Master Chief & Kratos instead of Mario & Link.

It taps into the collectible market and Nintendo are the masters at artificially creating demand. People are clammering to get their hands on things like 'Wii Fit Trainer' just in case she is never available again.

What I really hope this does is drive Nintendo to make a game that capitalises on this market demand, giving the people who have bought in something new or worthwhile to really make them worth it. That being said, those putting so much of their hard earned cash into it, having them on their shelves is enough for them.

 

[The Big Sauce]

Oh and this thing hits next level when they create a fully fledged Pokemon range that is either compatible with some sort of Pokemon Stadium or Snap game on Wii U or unlocks that Pokemon in new 3DS games.

The fever to get an event Pokemon Amiibo such as Mew/Arceus would create a hell of a feeding frenzy. or even things like Shiny Charizard/Blastoise. Even if they would get scalded elsewhere for essentially creating a pay for Pokemon type system.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Really, there is no difference compared to other video game merchandise (posters, non-interactive figurines, maps, special cases, special editions) but some people will bitch or condescend all the same. For no decent reason.

No difference at all.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

By making some characters an affordable x price, while making other characters an expensive y price.

Making them a collectible, difficult to obtain, allianced with a big game super smash brothers ultimately suckers people into thinking they need to spend ludicrous amounts of money to collect them all.

Its good marketing.

 

[Millky95]

Oh and this thing hits next level when they create a fully fledged Pokemon range that is either compatible with some sort of Pokemon Stadium or Snap game on Wii U or unlocks that Pokemon in new 3DS games.

The fever to get an event Pokemon Amiibo such as Mew/Arceus would create a hell of a feeding frenzy. or even things like Shiny Charizard/Blastoise. Even if they would get scalded elsewhere for essentially creating a pay for Pokemon type system.

Random trainer ones that can hold a team of 6 and the more you battle with it the more it learns how to use the team.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

If they make a pokemon one I'll be a sucker too

 

[The Big Sauce]

If they make a pokemon one I'll be a sucker too

It's not a case of if they do it, it's a case of when they do it.

Like when Disney Infinity launched people were already saying how long before Marvel & Star Wars get phased in.

 

[TheFreshBanana]

It's not a case of if they do it, it's a case of when they do it.

Like when Disney Infinity launched people were already saying how long before Marvel & Star Wars get phased in.

 

[pantskyle]

I can see the appeal of Mario, Link, Donkey Kong etc etc but when people rush out to buy the chick from Wii Fit I start wondering why.

 

[Millky95]

I can see the appeal of Mario, Link, Donkey Kong etc etc but when people rush out to buy the chick from Wii Fit I start wondering why.

Bought Wii Fit for two reasons, 1 it was the first non sold out amiibo i saw, honestly. 2 its fun to train it to do push ups almost all game and still beat your mates with

 

[pantskyle]

Bought Wii Fit for two reasons, 1 it was the first non sold out amiibo i saw, honestly. 2 its fun to train it to do push ups almost all game and still beat your mates with

Meh, I'm not judging. I see the appeal, wouldn't mind a few of the iconic ones for my work table, I need something to keep Yoda company. I just think there are some really stupid gimmick ones.

 

[Millky95]

Meh, I'm not judging. I see the appeal, wouldn't mind a few of the iconic ones for my work table, I need something to keep Yoda company. I just think there are some really stupid gimmick ones.

Oh yeah. * Villager but if I didn't get Charizard I'd cry

 

[The Big Sauce]

Meh, I'm not judging. I see the appeal, wouldn't mind a few of the iconic ones for my work table, I need something to keep Yoda company. I just think there are some really stupid gimmick ones.

That's the brilliance of it all. You launch with all of your big guns and then something like Wii Fit Trainer and the obsessives then pick her up as well just so they have them all.

If Wii Fit Trainer was part of wave 4 I don't think it sells half as many units as the wave 1 version does.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

I guess I'm guilty of wanting collectibles in my old age.

I should warn people when I just want to rant but I'll be back to 'normal' within two minutes. Makes things easier.

 

[Mister Carlton]

I can see the appeal of Mario, Link, Donkey Kong etc etc but when people rush out to buy the chick from Wii Fit I start wondering why.

****.

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Eventually Nintendo will release every character that was in the latest Smash Bros, I can only hope. She was going to be included regardless.

 

[CasuallyDressed]

 

[TooUglyForFugly]

Whoop. I can keep this under lock and key while I play my Aussie retail copy.