With the holidays fast approaching and launch of amiibo around the corner, the popular online delivery service Loot Crate is helping fans receive select amiibo figures after they launch on Nov. 21. (Photo: Business Wire)

With the holidays fast approaching and launch of amiibo around the corner, the popular online delivery service Loot Crate is helping fans receive select amiibo figures after they launch on Nov. 21. (Photo: Business Wire)

REDMOND, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--With the holidays fast approaching and excitement for amiibo growing every day, the popular online delivery service Loot Crate is helping fans receive select amiibo figures after they launch on Nov. 21. By signing up for an “amiibo Subscription Service,” subscribers will receive 10 pre-selected amiibo (including Mario, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Fox and Yoshi) separated into three special Loot Crate shipments throughout the holiday season without ever having to leave their homes.

“Featuring compatibility with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors this year, amiibo figures are shaping up to be one of the year’s must-have holiday items,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s executive vice president of Sales & Marketing. “Fans around the country already enjoy Loot Crate’s approach to delivering cool new items every month, and now they have a new and convenient way to get their hands on amiibo.”

“We are honored to be working with Nintendo – a company that our team loves and respects, and that many of us grew up with,” said Chris Davis, Loot Crate’s CEO. “The iconic Super Smash Bros. games have brought people together for years, and we’re excited to become a part of that story in a new way through our amiibo Subscription Service.”

By joining the subscription service, Loot Crate guarantees the 10 pre-selected amiibo, and allows subscribers to avoid the hassle of rushing to retailers to find their favorite characters. In addition to Mario, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Fox and Yoshi, the other five pre-selected characters will be revealed through Loot Crate soon. Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, Mario Kart 8 and Hyrule Warriors will feature amiibo compatibility this year, with functionality for Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Kirby and the Rainbow Curse, Yoshi’s Wooly World, Mario Party 10 and more coming in the future.

Nintendo and Loot Crate also have a few additional surprises in store for Super Smash Bros. and amiibo fans, so check back with Loot Crate for further details. For more information about how to participate in the limited-time “amiibo Subscription Service,” visit http://www.lootcrate.com/amiibo.

For more information about amiibo, visit http://www.nintendo.com/amiibo.

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About Loot Crate: Loot Crate is the premier subscription service for geek, gaming, and pop culture gear. Each month, Loot Crate subscribers, who are affectionately called “Looters,” receive licensed, exclusive, items from both emerging and iconic franchises, in a themed and curated crate delivered right to their doorsteps. Since its launch in 2012, Loot Crate has shipped over 1 million crates to households in 10 countries, and the Looter family continues to grow rapidly. Unbox epic at https://www.lootcrate.com!

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