Amiibo memes gained massive popularity following the 2014 launch of Nintendo’s NFC-enabled figurines, largely fueled by the 'Amiibocalypse'—a period of extreme stock shortages and aggressive scalping. The meme format typically involves photoshopping non-Nintendo characters into the iconic plastic packaging or showcasing bizarre manufacturing defects, such as the famous 'dual-cannon Samus.' It serves as a satirical commentary on collector culture, the obsession with plastic figures, and the absurdity of aftermarket pricing. Today, fans use the template to 'leak' fictional characters for Super Smash Bros. or to create high-effort parodies of gaming retail culture.