| Vodacixi said: Tariffs might be part of the reason. I admit that. But still doesn't justify doubling the prices. Only certain amiibos are bigger than usual, like the Street Fighter ones. And those are 40 dollars. Recent amiibos like the ones from TotK have the same size and cost 30 dollars: Again, both in the beginning and now, there are more detailed amiibos than others. And sure, at first there were some quality inconsistences among certain batches. But those became increasingly rarer as years passed. And they still remained at 15 dollars. |
The Street Fighter amiibo cost a little more due to licensing costs, hence are an outlier as being the only “normal” Amiibo sitting at $40. Looking at the overall range of prices excluding a few outliers: (i) “Normal-sized” Amiibo cost $20-30. (ii) Bigger, higher-quality Amiibo cost $40. (iii) Swappable, bigger, higher-quality Amiibo sit at $50. In addition the increase in manufacturing costs that naturally come with inflation, it is reasonable that the “normal” figures would go from $15 up to $20-30. And with the normal sitting at $20-30, it seems reasonable that those looking for the “premium” figures will fork out the $40. For $50? That’s a stretch for me personally, though if people are interested (a very niche market of consumers, I should add), then go crazy.
Again, Nintendo is—just as all businesses are—very greedy, but I kinda understand where they are coming from (i.e. I don’t think it’s as heinous as you make it out as being). Plus, these are figurines. You don’t need to purchase them to play any of Nintendo’s games. These are solely for collectors and highly invested consumers. If Nintendo wants to charge premium, then that’s the price for Nintendo‘s mini gaming statue.
