Nintendo's Amiibo gets something Skylanders and Disney Infinity lacks: Subscription service

Nintendo really wants you to own Amiibos.

The little figures based on famous characters such as Mario and Link can interact with Wii U games like Mario Kart 8 and Super Smash Bros. via the GamePad. It’s a similar concept to what the popular Skylanders and Disney Infinity games have practiced for a few years now. However, Nintendo has thought up a creative way to deliver figures.