The amiibo. Nintendo’s ever-expanding line-up of character models fly off the shelves each year during the holidays or around a new game release. Some fans purchase amiibo purely as a collectible, while others determine their worth based on what perks it will grant them while playing the associated game.

Examples of amiibo that released in 2021 include: Banjo and Kazooie, Cat Mario, Cat Peach, Zelda and her Loftwing, Samus and E.M.M.I, the Palamute, Magnamalo, and Palico, and there are sure to be much more in 2022 (Min Min from Arms, and Steve and Alex from Minecraft have been confirmed).

If Nintendo handed you the creative reins, what character would you like to see become an amiibo? Would you prefer someone from a Nintendo IP? Since Kirby is making a comeback with Kirby and the Forgotten Land in Spring 2022, maybe a new iteration of the lovable pink fluff ball…