Welcome to Part 4 of Our Deep Dive into the History of Amiibo! In today’s installment, we’re exploring the amiibo releases of 2016—a year that saw the introduction of new franchises, an influx of collectible cards, and some highly sought-after Japan-exclusive releases! Raise Your Shovels! The first amiibo release of…
Initially released for the Nintendo Wii in 2010 (followed by a Nintendo 3DS port in 2013 and a digital release for the Nintendo Wii U in 2015 and 2016), Donkey Kong Country Returns will now be getting a high-definition version for the Nintendo Switch. Launching on Thursday, January 16th, 2025,…
Just in time for the holiday season, Build-A-Bear has released a new Riolu plush bundle! Let’s look at what you’ll get to decorate the adorable Fighting-type. You’ll receive the Riolu plush, coming in at 16 inches tall, along with a cute Premier Ball-themed hoodie. Each Riolu also includes five different…
Both Pikachu and Eevee have gotten the esteemed Build-A-Bear treatment over the past year, and it looks like Pokémon is going to be pushing out a third plush option before the year ends. That’s right, Charmander is coming to Build-A-Bear. While it’s upsetting that, once again, the remaining two Kanto…
You may recall during one of Emily Rogers’ leaks about the Nintendo Switch that there was mention of USB-C cords being utilized instead of the standard USBs. While this information hasn’t been confirmed by Nintendo, a third party may have leaked this detail via a product on EB Games’ Australian…
Amiibo Jason and Happily Candied discuss the toys-to-life bubble and the potential cancellation of Skylanders.
Way back in April of this year Netflix US added the anime adaptation of Yo-Kai Watch to its ever-growing library. Now, a few months later, the first movie based on the franchise is also available to stream. You wanted it, you got it! YO-KAI WATCH: THE MOVIE is now available…
After the NES Classic Edition took the US by storm a couple of weeks ago many were left wondering when Nintendo and retailers would restock the incredibly popular product. Recent news makes it sound like it’ll be happening in time for the Christmas rush, with the first store to confirm…
Hey everybody, welcome back to Collectors Corner! Every other week I’ll be bringing you a special article on the Nintendo consoles, merchandise, and collectibles that I love. Ever since I was a kid, Nintendo has held a special place in my heart, and has inspired me to collect and do…
Talented writer and Pokémon enthusiast Ricky Berg once again ventured out to visit the Pokémon Center for us. And this time, his mission was focused solely on one task: to locate and photograph all of the gorgeous new Sun & Moon merchandise at the Sapporo store. As we mentioned yesterday,…
Sonic the Hedgehog is coming to a Build-A-Bear near you thanks to a collaboration with the stuffed bear giant and Sega. Sonic will measure 17 inches tall and come packed with a trusty gold ring, an art card and retail for $35. A plush Tails will also be available…
Celebrate! The Pokémon Center located in Sapporo just reopened and it’s kicking off the event with a beautiful line of exclusive merchandise, all of which are limited in quantity. Much like the winter and Christmas products that were released across the various Japan’s Pokémon Center locations a few weeks ago,…
If there’s any chance you’ve had to step away from Pokémon Sun & Moon in the past week (I really hope you haven’t), have you found yourself with an unbearable itch that just couldn’t be scratched? One that, no matter how hard you tried, couldn’t be satisfied unless you had…
While they weren’t due for store shelves for a few more days, some lucky people have gotten their hands on the 30th Anniversary Legend of Zelda amiibo early. Revealed earlier this year, these are some great additions to the amiibo family, though American buyers may have been a little confused…
Japanese toy company Medicom is bringing collectors another fun addition made for the Perfect Posing Products line with the newly announced Pokémon Green figure. Previously released in the line was the Cynthia figure alongside her Garchomp companion. Just like with the Cynthia figure, Green is accompanied by a companion,…
