Amiibo started out as inexpensive physical collectibles that added small bits and pieces of content to games on the Wii U. However, that changed overnight as scalpers swiftly scooped up some of the rarer figures like Villager and Wii Fit Trainer and made them hit ridiculously expensive price points.
The amiibo craze has died down considerably, but Nintendo is still putting out their toys to life figures despite the demise of similar items like Disney Infinity and Lego Dimensions.
As the Japanese toy company continues to keep amiibo alive, certain figurines just keep getting more pricey.
Since combo packs of amiibo are inherently going to cost more than single amiibo they were disqualified from the list. Also, any figure that has a manufacturer defect will not be on the list. Sorry to the fans of legless Peach and double arm canon Samus.
These amiibo are ones that you’ll be able to find and purchase today on eBay, albeit for a high price. The figures on this list are sorted based upon their loose price on Price Charting.
New in box prices will be listed in parenthesis next to the loose price. Here are 10 of the most expensive amiibo you can buy today.
Ocarina of Time Link
If you can’t release Breath of the Wild on the 30th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda, then surely a small figure of Link will do, right? Well, that’s all you get. To be fair, the LoZ 30th anniversary amiibo are some of the best figures Nintendo has made.
The amount of detail was much better than the original Smash Bros. Link and the face looked like something an actual human would have on the front of their head.
This is one of the less expensive 30th anniversary Link amiibo figurines out there, but it’s still many times more expensive than its original release price. If you’re looking to pick one up online, then you’ll likely have to part with $44 (new: $64).
Callie
Stay fresh! One half of the Squid Sisters, Callie is a fan-favorite character from the still fairly new Splatoon series. However, the cost of her amiibo still pales in comparison to Marie’s.
This figure was originally released as a part of a two-pack in the US, but Japanese Splatoon fans were able to purchase Callie by herself.
The minimum you’ll have to spend to get your hands on this amiibo is a cool $45 (new: $57).
Even though that’s much more than the typical cost of a single one of these toys to life figures, it’s much less expensive than trying to hunt down an original two-pack to get a Callie amiibo.
Skyward Sword Link
Skyward Sword seems to be one of the least liked Legend of Zelda games now that people have turned the corner on Wind Waker. However, the Link amiibo from that polarizing Wii game still carries a price that tells a different story.
If you’re looking to pick up Skyward Sword Link, then you’ll have to drop about $45 (new: $65) for this figure.
As far as functionality goes, it and the other special Link amiibo are only recognized as a standard Link by most games, but let’s be real, nobody uses amiibo in games.
These things are just sitting on a shelf somewhere. Breath of the Wild is truly the only game that takes advantage of these Link amiibo.
Guardian
This massive beast of an amiibo came in one of the biggest boxes I’ve ever seen for one of these figurines. It doesn’t even fit on the base they slapped onto the bottom and it’s the first amiibo to have fully bendable limbs.
It wasn’t rare at launch, but its value has gone up as the item has become less common in stores.
The amount of care that went into the design of this amiibo is apparent from the blue eye that appears to light up when it catches some light to the swirled designs covering the body of the Guardian.
It hasn’t gone up as much as some of these other figures with an average value of $45 (new: $65), but it’s well worth the price.
Marie
We already met Callie, so now it’s time to say hello to the more popular one of the Squid Sisters. This amiibo came in the two-pack alongside her musical partner in crime. Just like with the Callie figure, this sold separately in Japan only.
Outside of Splatoon games, the Marie amiibo doesn’t offer any special functionality, but her sparkly dress is one of the more eye-catching designs out there for these figurines.
Its pose is also meant to match with Callie’s so they can be displayed together in their trademark pose. If you’re looking to get this amiibo, then get ready to part with $46 (new: $60).
Twilight Princess Link
If you think you’ve seen this Link model or image before, chances are that you’re very correct. The Twilight Princess version of Link in this exact pose is what Nintendo has been using in promotional images since the game released.
Now, BotW Link has all but taken that throne. It’s a simple design that still looks fantastic to this day.
This is another one of those 30th anniversary amiibo, and it shares a similar price of $49 (new: $64).
This amiibo was exclusive to Gamestop and if you’re lucky enough to find a new one in stores, then you can pick it up for just under $9. However, I’d be willing to bet that there’s not a single new one of these anywhere out there.
Majora’s Mask Link
I promise this is the last Link amiibo on the list. If it wasn’t for the Goron Mask, then you would hardly even be able to tell that this is Majora’s Mask Link and not just one of the iterations of Young Link.
Nonetheless, until the Smash Bros. Young Link amiibo released, this was the only version of the more childlike Link out there.
Besides that rarity, this amiibo also gets you the coolest extras in BotW. The Majora’s Mask Link can unlock the Fierce Deity Link Costume and Sword.
Sure, you’ll get tons of cool unlockables from this figurine, but you’ll have to drop $49 (new: $64) to add this little dude to your collection. Considering the cult following of Majora’s Mask it makes sense that this is the most expensive Link amiibo.
Gold Mega Man
When I talk about amiibo that don’t get any extra special functionality for being a different version of a character that already has an amiibo, this Gold Mega Man is the absolute worst.
This figurine was packaged with the 3DS version of the Mega Man Legacy Collection. However, no game ever recognizes this amiibo as being gold.
Even the Gold Mario had some special data on it that made it different from standard Mario amiibo. That’s not at all true with this one, and even worse, the layer of gold paint will cost you $54 (new: $70).
Sure, it looks nice, but since the whole thing is one solid metallic gold shade it technically has less detail than the standard Mega Man.
Poochy
Amiibo almost doesn’t get any cuter than this Yarn Poochy. This adorable little pupper is on a lifelong mission to assist Yoshi with finding secrets and getting across treacherous terrain. Just like the real thing from Yoshi’s Wooly World, this plush puppy is as soft as can be.
This was a fun time for amiibo because Nintendo was embracing all the crazy different things that these figurines could be. A few months after this one came out there was even an amiibo built into a box of Super Mario Cereal.
I like to think this amiibo so so expensive because of its cuteness, and not its rarity. Either way, it’ll cost you $59 (new: $70) to add this little guy to your amiibo shelf.
Mega Yarn Yoshi
This giant Yarn Yoshi amiibo is the epitome of cuteness when it comes to Nintendo’s extensive line of toys to life figures. It’s called mega, but in reality, it’s just the size of a standard stuffed animal.
Compared to other amiibo, however, this thing is a giant cute and cuddly plushy among tiny pieces of plastic.
This amiibo was exclusive to Toys R’ Us when it released back in 2015, and is now just as rare as the toy retailer, yet the plush is oddly more valuable. Sure, it only functions in games as a standard Yarn Yoshi, but it’s just too precious to pass on.
This adorable lump of yarn will extract a whopping $82 (new: $101) from your wallet if you’re looking to add it to your collection.
Published: Aug 5, 2019 12:58 pm