If any game developer is primed to make a move on the “toys to life” market, it’s Nintendo. Even without looking at a Smash Bros. character selection screen, it’s easy to see that the company has a roster robust enough to compete with Disney Infinity and Skylanders.
The first series of Amiibo figures won’t be on store shelves until Nov. 21, but GamesBeat received early access with the final retail versions. These editions differ slightly from the figures we’ve seen at E3, but the changes are minimal. The GamesBeat-exclusive gallery below shows the complete set of these final versions, including Kirby, Samus Aran, and the 10 other characters.
Even from the back, Samus Aran’s armor looks ready for a car showroom.
Note the Smash Bros icon on the figure base.
Very few ‘toys to life’ figures look as effortlessly intimidating as Samus Aran.
It might not be easy to tell, but Kirby is hungry.
In case you haven’t noticed, Kirby is rather aerodynamic.
Kirby, ready for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U and future Amiibo-compatible games.
Marth, regal at any angle.
Note the elaborate design on Marth’s cape.
Amiibo Series 1 welcome’s Marth, the representative of the Fire Emblem series.
This Italian plumber is also a master in the fireball arts.
While Mario’s back side isn’t as detailed as other Amiibos, the simple look works for him.
Here is Mario’s more intimidating side.
One of the newer characters in Nintendo’s roster, the Wii Fit Trainer.
One of the more lethal yoga poses in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo Wii U.
How long can YOU hold this pose?
Pikachu in his ‘begging for scraps’ pose.
This look is about as innocent as Pikachu gets.
The trademark zig-zag tail and two-stripe back of Pikachu.
One of the less seen angles of Amiibo Yoshi.
Every Amiibo has their cartoony qualities, but none more so than Yoshi.
Yoshi, on his way to put something in his mouth.
It’s not the most intricate shield Link has ever held, but it still makes for solid defense.
Link, who is competing against Fox, Donkey Kong, and Wii Fit Trainer for most dramatic pose.
A better angle of the detail on Link’s sword and scabbard.
Princess Peach, posing like a hostess.
Always the Princess, the welcoming Ms. Peach from another angle.
The always gracious Princess Peach.
Out of all the Amiibos, no one beats Donkey Kong in the enthusiasm category.
There’s little doubt that Donkey Kong would hold his own against the strongest of Skylanders.
With all this hair, you’d think Donkey Kong was trying to compete with Sully from Monsters, Inc.
Representing Animal Crossing, the kid known as ‘Villager.’
The Animal Crossing Villager wears #1 proudly, like Manute Bol.
Don’t let the innocent look of the Animal Crossing Village fool you.
Fox is off to do other things aside from posing for the camera.
Fox from behind is even more detailed than his front side.
Front, back, or any other side, Fox is one of the more detailed Series 1 figures.
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