ACNH × Sanrio Crossover Discussion + Question Thread 💗

[VanitasFan26]

Well that sucks. This just made it much harder to get cause now scalpers can just use bots to buy up stock instead of lining up in store and possibly be limited to one per person.

I warned everyone about those scalpers before the update was even out. This sucks for everyone who still don't have the cards and are struggling. I feel for them. Again this seems really shady by Nintendo to lock the Sanrio villagers and items by a paywall.

 

[Matt0106]

I warned everyone about those scalpers before the update was even out. This sucks for everyone who still don't have the cards and are struggling. I feel for them. Again this seems really shady by Nintendo to lock the Sanrio villagers and items by a paywall.

But we don’t know if it’s Nintendo who wanted them locked; it’s not their IP, it’s Sanrio’s. Sanrio maybe would’ve wanted them to be this exclusive update rather than it being something common for everyone to access.

Not saying it’s right or that Nintendo is innocent, but this has occurred since New Leaf, and we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. The cards being scalped is unfortunately nothing new, since almost every amiibo Nintendo comes out with gets the same treatment

 

[VanitasFan26]

But we don’t know if it’s Nintendo who wanted them locked; it’s not their IP, it’s Sanrio’s. Sanrio maybe would’ve wanted them to be this exclusive update rather than it being something common for everyone to access.

Not saying it’s right or that Nintendo is innocent, but this has occurred since New Leaf, and we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. The cards being scalped is unfortunately nothing new, since almost every amiibo Nintendo comes out with gets the same treatment

I don't know whats worse not having the cards and having to find people to trade with to get the Sanrio items or not being able to get the Sanrio villager legit since they can't be adopted. I'm sorry this update just sucks. The mistake Nintendo made was that they wanted to make it "Target Exclusive" may I ask why can't most other stores sell the Sanrio cards?

It just made no sense to me why they choose to go with that route? Its no wonder scalpers are taking advantage of this on other websites. I know you said its nothing new but still, Nintendo should've known about this before. It happened before with the Pokemon 25th anniversary toys from McDonalds.

 

[tajikey]

Guess I'm not sleeping on the 25th Does Target usually drop stuff in the middle of the night?

Edit: I'm guessing this isn't going to be at my local Target because it's not showing on the ad for my zip code.

Regional ads won't be available until at least tomorrow, Sunday normally, and are included as inserts in the newspaper. The ones I've seen online HERE and HERE are nationwide ads. When your regional ad releases, it may or may not have the cards in them. If it does, they're legally obligated to have at least 1 pack of the cards in stock to sell, otherwise, it's false advertising.

And I do agree that them being available for pickup or drive up only significantly limits the audience, and potentially opens them up to be more easily flipped online. Hard to say why Target set it up this way, but I can't imagine it's something Nintendo would have required.

Also, while searching the Target site for Amiibo cards, this came up:

Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box

Read reviews and buy Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

www.target.com

Can't say I've seen that set before. My local Target has one in stock, which gives me hope they'll be receiving the cards, too. If anyone is crafty enough to get their hands on the Target DPCI # for the Sanrio Amiibo cards, you could use a site Like This to quickly check inventory of a few different stores in your area. It's how I was able to track down a Neon Switch at release. Also, I read online that Target updates their inventory database at 8a, so I wouldn't get frustrated if when you check before then, nothing shows up.

One week from today!

 

[Sheep Villager]

It's definitely not Nintendo who was 100% in charge of any paywall.
This is a collaboration with an IP that isn't theirs. Nintendo has very little say in what this DLC costs as they don't own the characters.

Put it this way... let's say the Sanrio characters were free. What would Sanrio benefit from letting Nintendo use their characters? Absolutely nothing. Sanrio is business just like Nintendo is. Giving away their IP for free use would only be a loss in profit. Also there's all sorts of fun legal stuff that goes in to collaborations like these which does take time and effort which again, translates in to costs. Sanrio has no obligation to waste their time to let Nintendo customers get their products for free.

Also this paywall isn't anything new. The Sanrio collab in New Leaf was the exact same. The Sanrio collab in Pocket Camp also wasn't free.

I do want to clarify this post isn't to defend how Nintendo is handling distribution of the amiibo cards. I just think instead of asking for these to be free we should be focusing on asking for better ways to obtain them. I genuinely have no idea why there isn't a way to purchase this DLC digitally without a physical card to go with it. Even from a business stand point it would make so much extra money if they had a digital DLC bundle.​

 

[WaileaNoRei]

I feel like there is a weird disconnect between the idea of a cash grab and this execution. Like we complain about the cash grab (fairly, but still) but it is more like...be better at taking our money nintendo (sad as that sounds)

yes, if you want to create these cards there is demand, so please grab us for all the amiibo cash you can get - release all the cards, keep stocking them, release new cards with pretty pictures and people would pay and pay. I tend to see it over all as mismanaged rather than shady, because in my experience most big companies and organizations are just in general more messy and badly organized than we expect, but that is just my own view.

In any case, this rerelease of the cards seems unnecessarily bad.

edit: sorry if I am getting carried away with complaining, just really want us all to get cards if we want them

 

[Burumun]

Also, while searching the Target site for Amiibo cards, this came up:

Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box

Read reviews and buy Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

www.target.com

Can't say I've seen that set before. My local Target has one in stock, which gives me hope they'll be receiving the cards, too.

From what I could find, the collector's box was released in November, it's not really new. I mean, if your store does have one, it still seems like a good sign - I imagine selling a $7 item that unlocks in-game content is a lot easier than a $30 pack of random merch.

 

[jcmbangor]

I have Rilla's card from my NL playing days and loved her as a peppy gorilla in one of my NL towns. For this game I would need to move someone out and I am attached to all my villagers. I certainly wouldn't part with Bubbles. I may consider swapping lazy Beau for her. We shall see.

 

[JKDOS]

Does anyone have an idea of where the cards will be in Target? Near the checkout lanes where trading cards can be found or will they more likely be back in electronics where PSN/Xbox/E-Shop codes can be purchased?

 

[MooMiMoo]

I even spent an inordinate amount of money on an Amiibo reader since my 2DS didn't have one already built in. At least every version of the Switch, and even the Pro Controller, has it built in.

Man, I forgot about the Amiibo reader... I imported mine from Japan just to scan in the Sanrio cards and it’s sitting in my closet somwhere gathering dust now LOL Good ole days

 

[KayDee]

I’ve been thinking about this but maybe it’s not actually so bad to have it pick up only. I don’t know how retailer websites work but if their system is making you choose a pick up location doesn’t that mean that it’s set up in a way that your order is only pulling from a specific Target store’s stock? This could mean scalpers might not be able to get everything if you have multiple Targets in your area since they’d have to pick a specific location to buy from especially if it’s limited to one item per cart. This is in contrast to having all of it available for purchase online making all the stock up for grabs to anyone allowing scalpers to get everything.

 

[WaileaNoRei]

I’ve been thinking about this but maybe it’s not actually so bad to have it pick up only. I don’t know how retailer websites work but if their system is making you choose a pick up location doesn’t that mean that it’s set up in a way that your order is only pulling from a specific Target store’s stock? This could mean scalpers might not be able to get everything if you have multiple Targets in your area since they’d have to pick a specific location to buy from especially if it’s limited to one item per cart. This is in contrast to having all of it available for purchase online making all the stock up for grabs to anyone allowing scalpers to get everything.

yes that is how it is set up in my experience. And I think you are right! Still creates a hardship for those not near target or whose targets do not receive the cards, but that’s a good point that it makes it more difficult for mass buy out by scalpers.

 

[KayDee]

yes that is how it is set up in my experience. And I think you are right! Still creates a hardship for those not near target or whose targets do not receive the cards, but that’s a good point that it makes it more difficult for mass buy out by scalpers.

True. The ideal is still having it stocked online and in-store so everyone has a better chance.

 

[psiJordan]

Does anyone have an idea of where the cards will be in Target? Near the checkout lanes where trading cards can be found or will they more likely be back in electronics where PSN/Xbox/E-Shop codes can be purchased?

When amiibo cards used to be sold a few years back they were always next to the Nintendo section by electronics

 

[Lady Timpani]

Also, while searching the Target site for Amiibo cards, this came up:

Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box

Read reviews and buy Nintendo Animal Crossing Collector's Box at Target. Choose from contactless Same Day Delivery, Drive Up and more.

www.target.com

Can't say I've seen that set before. My local Target has one in stock, which gives me hope they'll be receiving the cards, too. If anyone is crafty enough to get their hands on the Target DPCI # for the Sanrio Amiibo cards, you could use a site Like This to quickly check inventory of a few different stores in your area. It's how I was able to track down a Neon Switch at release. Also, I read online that Target updates their inventory database at 8a, so I wouldn't get frustrated if when you check before then, nothing shows up.

One week from today!

Huh that's really cute! Mine also has it in stock... trying to get myself not to order it lmao.

As far as the pick up only goes, I'm disappointed, but fwiw, I picked up a bookcase at my Target last week and it was probably the best pickup experience I've had at any store. They get people in and out really quick.

The only problem is now figuring out how to even order them for pickup. :/

 

[Mu~]

Just found this:

Pack 6 Tarjetas amiibo Animal Crossing/Hello Kitty - Costomovil

Pack 6 Tarjetas amiibo Animal Crossing/Hello Kitty

www.costomovil.es

 

[Chris]

Reminder to please not discuss illegal content here. Thank you!

 

[Sara?]

Reminder to please not discuss illegal content here. Thank you!

Very sorry to have to disagree as i think that your actions were exaggerated in my opinion, I came here to ask for help from other pp from the forum and did not discuss Illegal content as you say, but its okey i guess nothing that can be done there i guess.

 

[Rabirin]

Are sanrio villagers able to be moved out naturally? As I know there was an issue with that in New Leaf. I mean I can always get them out with an amiibo, but is it likely that they’ll ask to move?

 

[udinafrog]

Still deciding if I should get them or not... And probably by then the cards won't be up for pre-order anymore. Guess I'll get them if I see them around somewhere when all the hype ends.