Key conclusions
- Nintendo will be re-releasing three of its classic Mario Amiibos on November 21st, with pre-orders available through GameStop.
- Nintendo will be restocking Boo, Koopa Troopa, and Goomba Amiibos, likely in conjunction with the recently released Super Mario Party Jamboree.
- The three Amiibos will retail for $15.99 USD at launch, with no confirmation if they will be exclusive to GameStop.
Nintendo revealed that three are rare Mario series Amiibos will be back soon, with exclusive toys expected to hit shelves on November 21st. Nintendo's line of Amiibo toys has been a popular item for fans and collectors alike, featuring action figures of some of the franchise's most popular characters built into the game. The developer often includes Amiibo support in various games, with some of their most popular uses in games such as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate and Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Now, a trio of rare Amiibos are back on store shelves.
While Nintendo often releases new Amiibos for specific games, the company has regularly seen some of its more elusive Amiibos command high prices. A few of Animal Crossing: New Horizons' Amiibos saw a significant jump in price after their release, with many fans clamoring to bring the most popular Villagers game to their island. The Amiibos restock was also a big event for many fans, with a new chance to pick up out-of-print Amiibos. Several popular Mario Amiibos are reportedly coming back soon.
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Nintendo is bringing back three classic Amiibo
According to ComicBook, three classic Mario Amiibos are returning with Amiibos available for pre-order. Nintendo has officially confirmed that Boo, Goomba, and Koopa Troopa Amiibos will be returning to stores, with the first Amiibos pre-orders now available through GameStop. Each Amiibo is priced at $15.99 USD and the release is currently only available at GameStop, although there is no confirmation that the drop is a GameStop exclusive. The release is likely to coincide with the launch Super Mario Jamboree Partyalthough no official Amiibo game support has been revealed.
The re-distribution of Mario Amiibos follows Nintendo's recent trend of bringing many of their older Amiibos back to store shelves. Liberation The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom saw some classic ones Zelda Amiibos make a comeback, including Link Awakening and The cause of the wind Amiibos. Splatoon 3 also received a new pair of Amiibos last month, with the release of four new figures based on the Squid Sisters and Off the Hook on September 5. Three Mario Amiibos are scheduled to be released on November 21st.
Along with rumors of Nintendo's next console, the return of Amiibos to the next console has also been a hot topic of discussion for many fans. Nintendo's recent packaging change for Amiibos caught the attention of many fans when the developer removed the Switch branding from a recent Amiibo restock. These changes have led many to believe that the rumored Switch 2 will continue to support Nintendo's line of toys. In Nintendo's latest Amiibo restock, even more fans will have the chance to pick up a collection of rare Amiibo.
