amiibo outlived competitors that spawned them and will continue to do soThere are currently 186 amiibo figures, plus hundreds of amiibo cards.
Nintendo's amiibo figures are one of the most Nintendo things out there with the unique ability for toys to interact with video games. Yet, they weren't even Nintendo's original idea. The Japanese gaming company only produced them in response to the toys-to-life sensation created by Skylanders and enforced by Disney Infinity. Nintendo's amiibo competitors have all passed on, and yet new amiibo still get produced every year.
There was a time when every new Nintendo game had amiibo compatibility, but it's hit and miss now. On top of that, fewer amiibo are getting produced. So what does that mean for these little collectibles? Will Nintendo stop selling them completely? Or will they be a staple for Nintendo going forward? To answer that, we'll look at the history of amiibo, evaluate their current status, and end on their future prospects.
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amiibo outlived competitors that spawned them and will continue to do so
