Nintendo Slashes Prices on Select Upcoming Amiibo
▼ Summary
– Nintendo has reduced the price of three upcoming amiibo figures by $5 each from their initial announced prices.
– The Meta Knight Kirby Air Ride amiibo dropped from $49.99 to $44.99, while the Mario and Rosalina Super Mario Galaxy figures fell from $39.99 to $34.99.
– These new lower prices are now available at major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop.
– This price cut contrasts with Nintendo’s recent August announcement of price increases for several products, including amiibo.
– Future amiibo pricing varies, with the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Wonder figures set at $25 each, which is cheaper than some recent releases.
In a welcome shift from recent trends, Nintendo has adjusted the pricing for several upcoming amiibo figures, offering a small but meaningful discount for collectors. While the broader market has seen consistent price increases, this move provides a bit of relief for fans looking to expand their collections without stretching their budgets too thin.
The price reductions currently apply to three specific figures that have not yet been released. The Meta Knight’s Kirby Air Riders amiibo, originally listed at $49.99, is now priced at $44.99. Additionally, the upcoming Mario and Rosalina figures from Super Mario Galaxy have seen their cost drop from $39.99 to $34.99 each. This represents a flat five-dollar saving on each item, a change that major retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and GameStop have already reflected on their product pages.
This development is particularly notable given the context. Just a few months ago, Nintendo announced price increases across a range of products, including its line of interactive figures. That widespread adjustment makes these selective cuts more surprising, demonstrating that pricing strategies can still move in the consumer’s favor, even if only incrementally. Every bit of savings is appreciated by shoppers navigating today’s economic climate.
Looking ahead, the pricing landscape for amiibo appears varied. For instance, the new Super Mario Bros. Wonder amiibo are set to retail for $25 each, which is notably lower than the $30 price point for the Metroid Prime 4 figures. The larger Viola figure, due to its size, was understandably higher at $35. This suggests that Nintendo is employing a tiered pricing model based on the complexity and scale of the figure, rather than applying a uniform increase. The future cost of these collectibles will likely continue to reflect this nuanced approach, balancing production factors with market demand.
(Source: Nintendo Everything)
