Nintendo just re-stocked some old amiibos in time for Donkey Kong Bananza, so I'm going to have to build a new shelf

Photo by Rosalie Newcombe of the Diddy Kong Smash Bros amiibo sitting in-front of a Nintendo Switch 2. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

I own a lot of Nintendo amiibo figures. So much so, I don't want to tell you the exact number, not because I'm ashamed, but because I don't want to think about how much I've collectively spent on the Switch accessories when I have a mortgage to pay off and a wedding to save for.

After grabbing the brand-new Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo, available to pre-order for $29.99 at Best Buy ahead of the game's launch, I assumed that'd at least be it for my collection for the time being. However, it seems like Nintendo has re-stocked some of the other DK figures in time for Donkey Kong Bananza, and now my bank account is shuddering at the thought.

Diddy Kong No.14 amiibo (Super Smash Bros. Collection) | $24.99 at GameStop
This is the only Donkey Kong Series amiibo I own in my collection so far, but it's easily one of my favorites from the lot as Diddy Kong looks absolutely adorable in his iconic little red Ninty-branded cap. He's compatible with a whole list of older Switch titles, and can even unlock an exclusive outfit in Super Mario Odyssey, but in Donkey Kong Bananza, he'll generate those KONG letters for you like the rest of the DK amiibo series.

UK: £12.99 at Nintendo UK

Diddy Kong amiibo (Super Mario Collection) | Check stock at Walmart
Diddy Kong has never looked cuter in this Super Mario Collection amiibo figure, featuring a pose that fans have not found outside the toys-to-life set. Again, just like the other Diddy Kong collectible, tapping this on your Joy-Con 2 controller will generate those golden KONG tiles in Donkey Kong Bananza. This one hasn't been re-stocked in the US, so do expect to see some hefty second-hand prices for this adorable little guy.

UK: £12.99 at Nintendo

Only the new amiibo unlocks Pauline's 'Diva Dress' outfit, but picking up the previous DK figures that I missed will make golden throwable KONG letters appear in-game, which can be hurled at enemies and explode upon impact. It also helps that adding a bunch of the toys to my massive collection will make it more a-peel-ing than ever before. The amiibo Bananza amiibo only "unlocks Pauline’s diva dress early" - so you ultimately won't need to spend any money to get access to the outfit, so long as you're patient.

Do you need amiibo for Donkey Kong Bananza?

Photo taken by writer Rosalie Newcombe of the Donkey Kong Konga controller for the Nintendo GameCube. — (Image credit: Future/Rosalie Newcombe)

Nobody needs any of the Donkey Kong amiibo figures to enjoy their upcoming adventures in Donkey Kong Bananza for the Nintendo Switch 2, but they can add a little bit of extra gameplay spice.

At the end of the day, amiibos are just nice ways to grab bits of official merch for Nintendo characters, that also happen to give you extra features in Switch, and now Switch 2, games if you want to unlock them. A lot of times, they're the only ways to get merch of more niche characters, which is why I pre-ordered the new Donkey Kong and Pauline one so I could have some Pauline representation amongst my various Nintendo toys.

More Donkey Kong Switch goodies...

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2): $69 at Amazon
Donkey Kong and Pauline amiibo: $29.99 at Best Buy
Donkey Kong PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller: $26.59 at Amazon
Donkey Kong Deluxe Switch Travel Case: $19.99 at Nintendo US

Adding one of the best Nintendo Switch 2 microSD Express Cards, one of the best Nintendo Switch headsets, or one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers to your setup will ensure you have a bunch of fun with Donkey Kong Bananza later this week.

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