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cfin2987@gmail.com said:
Ouroboros24 said:


I don't know.  First off, would Nintendo have to pioritize these 3D printers, or would they buy from companies that sell 3D printers to avoid lawsuits.  As well, how do they get these 3D printers into Walmart's hands, all walmarts or just super walmarts all across the United states and canada, then of all Europe or Asia markets and so on.  Also, how much does a quality 3D printer cost nowadays, I'm sure they're not cheap.  Not to mention nintendo having to rearrange their whole production business and contracts with suppliers and transporting new equipment from walmart or whatever contracted retailer.  How much exactly would the start of this undertaking need and how long will they wait to finally start making a profit? 

Too much factors.  It's like hoping Nintendo create smartphones, just too many factors.


3D printers are very cheap nowadays. A few thousand actually. They could set it up like those key machines you see at Home Depot. Or else you could potentially just order your amiibo from the eshop. Your pretty critics, of my idea. Is it because I think outside the box? Like your saying they would have to send equipment to Walmart or wherever? They already have to do that you know? To say it would 100% fail as an idea is too harsh. And it's nothing like making smart phones. A few thousand 3D printers across a continent isn't expensive and would turn a profit quickly. But you're entitled to your opinion and me mine. 

I said I don't know.  All I did was ask questions.  I actually like your idea, but really what are the steps for Nintendo to have that if they started right now?  That's what I wanted to know.  Just to many factors. 

If I really wanted to shut down your idea, I would mention that it would take away from the charm and it would no longer be like trading cards.  Nintendo wouldn't have any say to what gets made under their Amiibo line.  And that my friend is anarchy and we all know nintendo isn't willing to let go of their money grip on the populace.