Nintendo of Japan says the amiibo supply chain is months of production because some figures are crafted by hand due to their complexity.
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Little Mac and Captain Falcon amiibo refresh in Best Buy stores
Several Best Buy locations around the United States will be receiving new Little Mac stock, so head into your local store if you still need him!
Japan getting rare amiibo restock, will the West as well?
According to an announcement from Nintendo Japan, it looks like certain amiibos will be reprinted to meet consumer demand.
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker amiibo update coming March 20
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is getting amiibo support on March 20, including special features for the Toad amiibo.
Scalpers selling exclusive gold Mario amiibo for $69.99 on eBay
Scalpers are hawking gold Mario amiibos on eBay for more than 700% of the original cost because of their rarity.
Golden Mario amiibo confirmed as Walmart exclusive, releasing March 20
We now have confirmation that the gold Mario amiibo will be a Walmart exclusive and will launch alongside Mario Party 10.
Michael Pachter says he has “no clue” why Nintendo products sell out
Several analysts were asked their opinion on Nintendo’s sold out products problem. Pachter said he has “no clue” why Nintendo products sell out.
Best Buy offering $5 off a 3DS/Wii U game for lack of Meta Knight amiibo
Best Buy is offering $5 coupons off any 3DS/Wii U game for people who want a Meta Knight amiibo but stock is unavailable.
Nintendo UK store is cancelling amiibo pre-orders
Nintendo UK store is having to cancel certain amiibo pre-orders due to no stock. Check your emails if you have any pre-orders with them.
Xenoblade director would love to see a Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo series
Xenoblade Chronicles director has praised the Smash Shulk amiibo and said he’d love a Xenoblade Chronicles amiibo series.
Gold Mario amiibo is a Walmart exclusive
A banner in a Walmart gaming section is advertising the gold Mario amiibo as a Walmart exclusive item.
Amiibo cards will be available later this year, says Iwata
President Satoru Iwata has confirmed that Nintendo will begin offering amiibo cards later this year to help combat amiibo rarity.
Nintendo has sold 5.7 million amiibo worldwide since launch
Nintendo says it remains committed to amiibo and will consider more production for highly popular figures.
Mario Party 10 and Captain Toad will support all Amiibos
All Amiibos will work with and give you goodies in Mario Party 10 and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker.
Meta Knight amiibo release date moved to February 20
Best Buy has been quiet about the release date of the Meta Knight amiibo, but a recent email sent to pre-order holders confirms the release date.
GameStop now accepting pre-orders for Super Mario amiibos
GameStop has opened pre-orders for the Super Mario amiibo collection, but Toad is already unavailable.
Silver & Gold Mario amiibos on their way.. Club Nintendo related?
A certificate showing silver and gold standard Mario amiibos has surfaced. Could these be the final Club Nintendo reward for gold and platinum members?
Rumor: Mario Party 10 amiibo will be more plentiful than Smash amiibos
GameStop employee says Nintendo has confirmed the Mario Party series of amiibo won’t be so rare.
Target confirms it won’t be restocking Rosalina & Luma amiibo
Target will not be restocking Rosalina & Luma after the latest shipment sells out, as confirmed by an internal memo.
Amazon has the Mario Party 10 bundle back up for pre-order
The Mario Party 10 bundle featuring the Mario amiibo is now back up for pre-order at Amazon after selling out nearly instantly.
Even Sakurai is having trouble getting his hands on amiibo
Even series creator Masahiro Sakurai is having trouble getting his hands on a few of the more rare amiibos.
Wario & Charizard amiibo up for pre-order from Nintendo UK
Wave 4 amiibos have sold out quickly from Nintendo UK’s store, with only Wario and Charizard left for pre-order.
Amiibos on sale at Walmart, get several characters for $9
Walmart is offering select amiibo for only $9 with free shipping if you spend more than $50 in an order.
Check out this impressive Amiibo compatibility chart
A nifty fan-made chart shows the complete Amiibo game compatibility.
Nintendo’s new big hit: Amiibo sales are twice of Super Smash Bros
Nintendo’s Amiibo figures have sold millions of units since launch.