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==Controversy== | ==Controversy== | ||
The availability of certain amiibo has been subject to criticism. For example, the Target-exclusive shipments of the Rosalina & Luma amiibo were stated to be ceased permanently, limiting the availability of the amiibo in the U.S. until a restock at Target.com came mid-July 2015.<ref>{{cite|author=Groux, Christopher|url=www.designntrend.com/articles/42076/20150228/nintendo-wave-1-2-target-amiibo-discontinued-link-kirby-rare-rosalina-luma-cancel-confirmed.htm|title=Nintendo Wave 1 And 2 Target Amiibo Discontinued: Link, Kirby Are Rare? Rosalina, Luma Cancel Confirmed?|publisher=Design & Trend|date=February 28, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> Immediately following the preorder release of the Wave 4 amiibo, GameStop servers experienced a major overload and shut down temporarily for nearly an hour. The incident was met with intense criticism and frustration by fans who wished to purchase the amiibo.<ref>{{cite|url=kotaku.com/the-newest-amiibos-are-sold-out-and-fans-are-upset-1695520140|title=The Newest Amiibos Are Sold Out, And Fans Are Upset|author=Klepek, Patrick|publisher=Kotaku|date=April 3, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> John Vignocchi, the executive producer of ''Disney Infinity'', another game that uses NFC figures, stated "[An intentional shortage] is irresponsible and rude to your hardcore fans," referring to the amiibo shortages.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/06/disney_infinity_producer_brands_amiibo_stock_shortages_irresponsible_and_rude|title=Disney Infinity Producer Brands amiibo Stock Shortages "Irresponsible And Rude"|author=McFerran, Damien|publisher=Nintendo Life|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 9, 2015}}</ref> [[Satoru Iwata]] noticed the issue and apologized for it; he promised that more will be manufactured to meet the demand in the future.<ref>{{cite|url=gonintendo.com/stories/234677-iwata-says-he-s-not-retiring-from-hosting-nintendo-direct-events|title=Iwata says he's not retiring from hosting Nintendo Direct events, apologizes for amiibo shortages|publisher=GoNintendo|date=May 31, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> The amiibo cards were released with the intention to address the amiibo figurine shortages.<ref>{{cite|url=www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/17/amiibo-in-the-form-of-cards-coming-this-year|title=Amiibo in the Form of Cards Coming This Year|author=Pitcher, Jenna|publisher=IGN|date=February 17, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> | The availability of certain amiibo has been subject to criticism. For example, the Target-exclusive shipments of the Rosalina & Luma amiibo were stated to be ceased permanently, limiting the availability of the amiibo in the U.S. until a restock at Target.com came mid-July 2015.<ref>{{cite|author=Groux, Christopher|url=www.designntrend.com/articles/42076/20150228/nintendo-wave-1-2-target-amiibo-discontinued-link-kirby-rare-rosalina-luma-cancel-confirmed.htm|title=Nintendo Wave 1 And 2 Target Amiibo Discontinued: Link, Kirby Are Rare? Rosalina, Luma Cancel Confirmed?|publisher=Design & Trend|date=February 28, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> Immediately following the preorder release of the Wave 4 amiibo, GameStop servers experienced a major overload and shut down temporarily for nearly an hour. The incident was met with intense criticism and frustration by fans who wished to purchase the amiibo.<ref>{{cite|url=kotaku.com/the-newest-amiibos-are-sold-out-and-fans-are-upset-1695520140|title=The Newest Amiibos Are Sold Out, And Fans Are Upset|author=Klepek, Patrick|publisher=Kotaku|date=April 3, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> John Vignocchi, the executive producer of ''Disney Infinity'', another game that uses NFC figures, stated "[An intentional shortage] is irresponsible and rude to your hardcore fans," referring to the amiibo shortages.<ref>{{cite|url=www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/06/disney_infinity_producer_brands_amiibo_stock_shortages_irresponsible_and_rude|title=Disney Infinity Producer Brands amiibo Stock Shortages "Irresponsible And Rude"|author=McFerran, Damien|publisher=Nintendo Life|date=June 9, 2015|accessdate=June 9, 2015}}</ref> [[Satoru Iwata]] noticed the issue and apologized for it; he promised that more will be manufactured to meet the demand in the future.<ref>{{cite|url=gonintendo.com/stories/234677-iwata-says-he-s-not-retiring-from-hosting-nintendo-direct-events|title=Iwata says he's not retiring from hosting Nintendo Direct events, apologizes for amiibo shortages|publisher=GoNintendo|date=May 31, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> The amiibo cards were released with the intention to address the amiibo figurine shortages.<ref>{{cite|url=www.ign.com/articles/2015/02/17/amiibo-in-the-form-of-cards-coming-this-year|title=Amiibo in the Form of Cards Coming This Year|author=Pitcher, Jenna|publisher=IGN|date=February 17, 2015|accessdate=June 1, 2015}}</ref> | ||
==Other amiibo Lines== | |||
===Splatoon=== | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
