Tag: amiibo

These just arrived at D-pad Joy HQ: Cloud, Bayonetta and Corrin amiibo!

by Daragh Payne, posted in Nintendo, Videos

We’ve just had the final Super Smash Bros. amiibo turn up at the door. So, yes, that’s Cloud, Bayonetta and Corrin.

Our first impressions are good, they all feature highly-detailed models. The faces, as with most of the other more human-looking characters, aren’t amazing, but the level of detail on the costumes for each of them is impressive. There’s no doubt the figures have improved since the launch of the amiibo range.

Here’s a quick look at each of them:

Cloud Strife – Final Fantasy 7

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Corrin – Fire Emblem Fates

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Bayonetta – Bayonetta 1

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It’s worth pointing out that each of the figures cost £10.99/$12.99 (before scalpers inflate the price), so for the money, the models are excellent. Each of the figures has a second version too: Cloud from Final Fantasy 7: Advent Children, Bayonetta from Bayonetta 2 on Wii U, and the male Corrin from Fire Emblem Fates.

Are you planning on picking any of them up – while you can, that is?

Roundup: Here’s all of the E3 amiibo Nintendo has announced so far – your wallet weeps

by Casey Mcstefan, posted in Features

If you’re, (like me), struggling to keep up to date with all the new amiibo Nintendo has announced at E3, then hopefully you’ll find this list we assembled useful.

We have new amiibo for Super Mario Odyssey, Metroid, Fire Emblem, Zelda and even the Mario & Luigi series. One thing’s for certain: you haven’t seen the last of these little figures. Take a gander below and get your wallet ready while you’re at it.

Super Mario Odyssey

Three new amiibo were announced for Super Mario Odyssey, with Mario, Peach and Bowser in wedding outfits… Yes, Bowser wants to marry Peach, presumably as the ultimate form of revenge against Mario. Looking dapper indeed Bowser.

Release date: Same day as the game – 27th October

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Four new amiibo for Breath of the Wild are coming, based on the champions in the game: Goron champion Daruk, the Rito champion Revali, the Zora champion Mipha and the Gerudo champion Urbosa. The level of detail on these guys is some of the best we’ve seen so far.

Release date: Holiday 2017

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Metroid: Samus Returns

Two amiibo were announced for the new 3DS Metroid game. We have Samus Aran herself, along with a Metroid perched atop a broken containment tube. The Metroid design in particular is fantastic – it’s also squishable.

Release date: Same day as the game – 15th September

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Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions

The surprise remake of the GBA game Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser’s Minions, (Nintendo announced the game after their E3 conference in the Treehouse stream) will have two plain amiibo launch alongside it. We have Goomba and Koopa Troopa figures, but unfortunately no Cackletta or Fawful ones – what a shame.

Release date: Same day as the game – 6th October

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Fire Emblem Warriors

The hack and slash Fire Emblem Warriors gets two amiibo figures: Fire Emblem Awakening’s Chrom and the Manakete Tiki. Chrom just missed out on being included in Super Smash Bros. Wii U, so it’s good to see him get a dedicated figure at last.

Release date: Fall 2017

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That’s your lot for now. We’ll update this post if Nintendo decides to announce anymore. Is your wallet weeping, or are you not fussed by amiibo? Let us know below!