You know that feeling when you\u2019re scrolling through your favorite retailer\u2019s website, not expecting much, and then boom\u2014there sits the one amiibo you\u2019ve been chasing for months? That happened to me last week, and honestly, I nearly spilled my coffee. Amiibo collecting is a wild ride. These little plastic treasures have this uncanny ability to vanish the second they\u2019re restocked, only to reappear on resale sites for triple the price. But when a major restock hits, especially at a place like Best Buy, it feels like the stars align for us poor, obsessive collectors.

The recent Best Buy restock has been an absolute blessing for anyone trying to fill gaps in their collection, whether you missed out on newer releases or you\u2019re hunting down older figures that have been MIA for literal years. I\u2019m talking about the kind of restock where you actually have time to put something in your cart without a countdown timer laughing at you\u2014well, for most of them anyway. The Xenoblade Chronicles 3 twin-pack? Gone again before I could even blink. Those figures, let me tell you, are like smoke; you see them, you reach for them, and poof. But don\u2019t lose hope, because the rest of the lineup is pretty solid right now.

Take the Tears of the Kingdom trio, for example. When pre-orders for the Zelda and Ganondorf amiibo first went live back in the day, finding them anywhere felt like a side quest with no walkthrough. Now, in 2026, they\u2019re actually sitting on Best Buy\u2019s virtual shelves\u2014Link, Zelda, and the big guy himself, Ganondorf. All three are in stock at the time I\u2019m typing this, and yes, I had to pinch myself. These aren\u2019t just shelf warmers either; the detail on them is chef\u2019s kiss. Zelda\u2019s flowing dress, Link\u2019s new arm, Ganondorf\u2019s imposing stance\u2014they\u2019re the kind of figures that make you rearrange your entire display just to give them a spotlight.

If you\u2019re more into colorful chaos, a handful of Splatoon amiibo have also resurfaced. Now, the three new ones that were supposed to drop alongside Splatoon 4\u2019s big update? Still playing hard to get. Honestly, those are probably hanging out in the same secret vault as the Xenoblade pack. But the older Inkling and Octoling figures are back, and they\u2019re perfect if you want to unlock those exclusive gear sets in-game. Nothing beats squid-kid style.

And then there are the classics. Best Buy pulled some real nostalgia strings by bringing back Donkey Kong, Mario, and Princess Peach. I know what you\u2019re thinking\u2014those are ancient! But here\u2019s the thing: their restock didn\u2019t happen in a vacuum. Nintendo confirmed way back in 2023 that Mario vs. Donkey Kong and Princess Peach: Showtime were on the way, and those games have long since launched. Yet these amiibo keep cycling back, maybe to coincide with anniversary celebrations or the never-ending demand from new Switch 2 owners who are just starting their collections. It\u2019s a reminder that even the oldest figures can feel brand new when you finally get your hands on them.

Of course, no restock conversation is complete without mentioning Super Smash Bros. I\u2019m still not over the wait for Sora\u2019s amiibo. The Kingdom Hearts star was the final piece of the Smash Ultimate puzzle, and for a long time, we weren\u2019t even sure he\u2019d get a figure because of the tangled web of rights involving Square Enix and Disney. When pre-orders finally went live in late 2024, it was chaos\u2014sold out in minutes, resellers swooping in, the usual heartbreak. Now, in 2026, you can actually find Sora at Best Buy during restocks like this one. It\u2019s surreal to see that spiky-haired kid on a store page without a \u201cnotify me\u201d button. If you missed him the first time, this is your moment. A complete Smash amiibo roster actually feels achievable now.

Looking at my shelf, I can\u2019t help but smile. Every amiibo tells a story\u2014of midnight pre-order scrambles, of lucky in-store finds, of the one time I traded a duplicate Sephiroth for a Joker like it was a back-alley deal. Best Buy\u2019s restock is more than just inventory; it\u2019s a lifeline. It gives new collectors a chance to start without remortgaging their house and lets veterans like me fill those stubborn empty spots. So if you\u2019re on the fence, take it from me: grab what you can now. These little guys have a habit of disappearing again just as quickly as they came.