Not to be outdone, Nintendo's decided to get in on this whole 'toys-to-life' bandwagon and it is hitting the pavement hard. Called 'amiibo', the plastic Nintendo toys are a little different than the competition - they're not made for a single set of games, but are made to interact with a variety of Wii U or 3DS titles in a bunch of different ways. If꧒ you're wondering w🎃hat they do or which characters to buy, this beginner's guide should give you a decent crash course in what to expect.
What is it? Plastic toys based off a wealth of beloved Nintendo characters, from the popular (Super Ma🍸rio) to the obscure (Wii Fit Trainer).
Who is it for? People who adore Nintendo's characters and own aꦑ few compatible Wii U/3DS 𝔉games
What do the toys do? amiibo is a bit of a strange case. There isn't any one particular game that really requires amiibo (well, other than the lackluster , anyway). Instead, dozens of games on the Wii U and 3DS support various amiibo figures, unlocking content or providing bonuses you otherwise wouldn't get. Here's the of ever💝y compatible game.
How many different characters are there? Tons. There are characters based off of the . There are a set of squids and kids from . There's a whole line based off of . The most varied set of amiibo is from the , as Nintendo is producing a plastic toy based on every single current and future DLC character in its lineup, which includes characters like and , and eventually, characters like Ryu from Street Fighter and (most like﷽ly) Cloud from Final Fa♊ntasy 7. There are even amiibo - the first set is for Animal Crossing, while ad🍷ditional sets for Pokemon and other franchises are likely in the works.
What should I buy? Honestly, it's up to your own personal preference with amiibo, since the compatibility is based entirely on which games you have. In order to use them, you needಌ a , a (which comes with built-in amiibo support), or an for 🉐your older 3DS handheld, as well as a game that they're compatible with. Other than that, it's really just down to which characters you like.
Are they rare? It depends. Certain classic characters are incredibly plentiful and easy to find, but good luck getting your hands on Fire Emblem's Lucina or 💫Earthbound's Ness at retail. You'll have to dig into the second-hand market for many of the rare figures, ൩though Nintendo is trying to restock certain hard-to-find characters.
