However, now that these Sanrio amiibo cards have released in the West, many interested Animal Crossing players are dealing with frustration while trying to purchase them. In fact, these Animal Crossing: New Horizons are completely sold out at many Targets and consumers are venting their frustration on social media.
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There’s always a chance for irritation whenever a highly sought after product is only available through one specific retailer, and that’s exactly the case with Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ Sanrio amiibo cards. For those who may not know, Animal Crossing: New Horizons Sanrio collaboration packs can only be purchased at Target. This is something Nintendo has done many times in the past and has almost always resulted in a lot of bitter fans who weren’t able to snag their purchase before the product was sold out. While many fans most likely suspected this would be the case, it still doesn’t make the pill any easier to swallow.
Sadly, many fans are also coming to the realization that consumers can just walk into Targets in-person, instead of going solely through online purchasing. While it’s unclear whether or not these Sanrio amiibo cards will be limited release items, it is abundantly clear that many Targets only received a limited supply of the cards. That, compounded with the fact that the amiibo cards are the only way to get Hello Kitty items in New Horizons, means that many fans are not going to have the chance to get these items in their games. At least, through legitimate methods.
Some Animal Crossing fan outlets are recommending that players who could not place an order for these Sanrio cards purchase third-party made cards and tokens that allow players to get Sanrio items and villagers in their games. The Animal Crossing community at large is known for using external methods to provide services for the game that Nintendo itself hasn’t provided. For example, New Horizons players created a turnip black market using external websites like Reddit, with some fans even creating dedicated websites for checking turnip prices. While not exactly one-to-one, the Animal Crossing community usually finds ways to navigate the limitations Nintendo places on them.
All in all, the entire situation is a bit of a shame, as fans really don’t have many options to legitimately purchase these Sanrio amiibo cards. Many of the exclusive Animal Crossing villagers are fan favorites following their inclusion in New Leaf, and many players won’t even have the chance to get them on their island. For now, there’s still no official word on whether or not these cards will be restocked in the future. Fans who weren’t able to purchase them this time around should keep their eyes peeled for any news regarding restocks.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is available now on Nintendo Switch.
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