If Nintendo was smart they'd make Pokemon Amibos

and make a game that involves collecting them ala skylanders.

but Nintendo doesn't like easy money anymore.

they did something like that with pokemon rumble u

ChantingWolf said:

they did something like that with pokemon rumble u

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damn really? It seems they didn't market it much because i knew absolutely nothing about it. They're marketing the hell out of the amibos though. I see them and hear about them everywhere.

If they make too many, people will give up on them... especially parents. They have to be a little bit careful here.

In fairness, there are some Pokémon Amiibos already.

Aren't there like 750 pokemon anymore? I can't imagine how many retailer exclusive characters there would be (Go get Bulbasaur at Starbucks! Charmander at Fry's! Squirtle at Best Buy! Go get Electabuzz at McDonald's!). Plus they couldn't just release them all at once, and even 10 a month is a 6 year release cycle... it just seems like a really bad idea all-around.

It's not the best solution but I think they're doing the amiibo relatively right. They messed up with the production numbers on the first group but they're making more, which is a good thing. 

And between Pikachu, Lucario, Charizard, Jigglypuff, Mewtwo, and Greninja they've got a bunch of Pokemon that'll get amiibo. Maybe they can do a special amiibo here or there (I could see it being part of the launch of the next generation- get a special amiibo of the character on the cover). But there are way too many Pokemon to go full-out, and Nintendo probably knows it.

Toph Bei Fong said:

and make a game that involves collecting them ala skylanders.

but Nintendo doesn't like easy money anymore.

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You will see more pokemon characters possible this winter or early 2016! Do not forget pokemon tag tournament coming soon.

Toph Bei Fong said:

damn really? It seems they didn't market it much because i knew absolutely nothing about it. They're marketing the hell out of the amibos though. I see them and hear about them everywhere.

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They weren't traditional Pokémon designs, they were based off the Toy Pokémon designs used in the game. They were released at the beginning of the Wii U's life cycle and only at GameStop. It lasted only a wave or two.

I am a little surprised Nintendo doesn't make any for the Pokken Tournament arcade cabinets. It's not like it's uncharted territory for them considering Pokémon Tretta.

I wouldn't be surprised if Nintendo releases a Pokemon Amiibo line in card form.  There are just too many different types to release in figure form, but the card format would be perfect.  Not sure I would try to collect them all though, if 750 cards are involved.