Kirby Amiibo - Japan Import (Super Smash Bros Series)

I recently reviewed the Shulk Amiibo from the Series 2 release. Much of what follows relates to both Amiibo’s in general, though I’ll specify below when I speak of Marth exclusively (or at least make the comparative notes obviously stated). Simply to share, as my bias surely affects my best intentions of a helpful review, I avoided purchasing any Amiibo figures until very shortly after the most present release of Series 4. That shared, due to a New 3DS mishap at a big box retailer, I was given store credit and with it, brought home my first 4 Amiibo (Series 1 Link and Zelda; Series 2 Toon Link and Sheik). After having these 4 Amiibo to experiment with, it was only after I truly made my first two Amiibo purchases (dare I say, invested), Series 2 Shulk and this figure, Series 1 Marth. I could not find the U.S. release of Marth at a price that competed with the Japanese release. After reading another review elsewhere, and realizing it doesn’t matter whether one has the U.S. or Japanese Amiibo release in terms of being able to port into Wii U and New 3DS XL games, I jumped at the opportunity to purchase Marth. My purchase of this Amiibo was wholly due to the excitement I have had in experiencing the gameplay of Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. for the New 3DS. I played the demo and while it was just so-so, still I remained quite expectant of what could be a great game experience due to the reviews I read by those fortunate enough to have more access beforehand. I have not been let down, neither by the game, nor with this particular Amiibo figure. As this is a review of Marth, the Amiibo figure, let me focus there on a number of points I hope will help you, the potential buyer of this out-of-print and increasingly hard to find figurine: As other reviewers before me have stated, comparatively this is a very well sculpted Amiibo figurine, though I must state this Amiibo is not quite at the level of Shulk, the most nicely sculpted Amiibo figure I have yet to own. Overall, Marth’s Amiibo presence is very much that of his game presence in Fire Emblem: a bit hesitant at first, but then comes into his own. Marth’s clothing and wardrobe in general is detailed and nicely painted (between the lines!), and his hair looks (just about) as good as it does in the game (LOL), but in some of the finer details of the figurine, there is a bit of a lack of detail…just enough to not quite be at the quality of Shulk (the high-water mark of Amiibo figures that I’ve seen thus far, admittedly, only about 6 or so). In terms of the actual sculpted figure, as with the other sword-wielding Amiibo I have, Marth’s Falchion divine sword is not perfectly straight, but bows slightly downward. Why is this? I do not know. Perhaps it has something to do with the heating and cooling process of manufacturing? Regardless, the materials (plastics) this Amiibo is cast in allows for the sword to be slightly misshaped. While this doesn’t bother me or affect my enjoyment of the figure, I can see more scrutinizing collectors of toys and figures to be irked by this oversight in the perfecting of manufacturing. Some Amiibo have colored or clear plastic supports extending from the base to the figure itself. Thankfully, Marth stands on his own two feet, so to speak (the base, however, like other Amiibo, has a strikingly similar “X” pattern as seen in contemporary X-Men comics, films, and the like). Rough dimensions for this Marth figure, from base to top of his head, is nearly 4-inches; from widest point to widest point (downward pointed sword tip to extended cape at the opposite side) is 3.5-inches. Regarding gameplay, the Japanese import has ported just as any other Amiibo has on my New 3DS. I would expect the same from others, especially with so many reports consistently claiming this is in fact the case. If it is not clear by now, I’m a collector of things, especially that which relates to Nintendo. Most of us seemingly having missed out on the U.S. release, is it worth it to purchase this Marth Amiibo for 2x-6x the MSRP? I cannot answer that for you, obviously, but having ported Marth into Code Name: S.T.E.A.M., if you decide to make the purchase, I hope your experience is as much fun as mine has been! Happy gaming and happy collecting!

Since I am a fan of the fire emblem games, I decided I want to start collecting the FE amiibos so I can use them for my games. Marth wasnt really my first choice on this one but my mom picked it out because I couldnt decide which one I wanted first.

Anybody remember that guy who bought up a ton of Rosalina Amiibos because he didnt like her? Remember how people were charging up to 100 dollars for this little bit of plastic? Well this guy failed, because I finally got my hands on one! Reasonably priced for an import, and arrived earlier than expected with no damage to the figure or package. I love fighting against my Rosalina Amiibo i n Smash bros or simply displaying her on my shelf with the rest of my Amiibo collection! Take that Mariotehplumber!

I would give it 5 stars if I couldve bought it without paying more than $14 which supposedly the set price by Nintendo! However I am happy with my Charizard amiibo Im gonna have to make some videos on Youtube through saved replays after Smash battles to compare how strong my Charizard amiibo is right now. Ive got him so strong that you cant even defeat if u play as Charizard too. I trained him using mostly fly and flare Blitz, I did manage to beat him with King Dedede one of my favorite fighters. My amiibo is now level 50 with maxed out speed! Hell he is so well trained he doesnt need to have any defense or attack stats. He always sneaks that grab attack and breaths fire on me one of his stunts I hate when he does it. When one guy was watching me he was like thats an amiibo? So I think he was impressed with how tuff he was. I got mine b4 the 29th ALSO he was a Japan IMPORT!

I trained my kirby to be a toxic a-hole in smash, it is perfect

Looks great in the collection but the prices for this one on Amazon are outrageous. Better off shopping elsewhere.

Got it for a Christmas gift. Son took it out of package and it doesnt work. It wont scan. VERY disappointing. UPDATE: was able to get replacement and it works fine. Moved from 1 star to 5 stars.

Both came in the box which is what I was hoping (seeing as its a picture of just the Amiibo.... <--> its just a nitpick really). I am glade I was able to get two. One to open and one to have in the box. And so happy I am able to get my favorite character.

Great looking amiibo. It came in the mail well before I expected it to. Not really the way to go if youre a collector since the box is kinda beat up. However, its a cool plus just because its from Japan and thats always cool. Customer service was also really great with a good deal and a nice note in it as well. Detail is amazing on the figure. Arrived without any defects or anything. Got it for my friend for his birthday and Im sure he will love it.

This was a birthday present for a 12 yr. old. It was a hit. Thank you.