Alex - number 89
Alex amiibo - Super Smash Bros. Series
Definition. An amiibo is a figurine with an NFC chip. Compatible games can read it when scanned. Some games can also write data back onto it. With Alex, the main write use is in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate through the Figure Player feature.
Name. The figure is sold as Alex in the main release regions. No relevant regional naming differences are used for this amiibo.
Release period. The Alex amiibo released in September 2022.
Write or read only. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch, the Alex amiibo can be written to. It can store a Figure Player, including level progress and setup. In many other games it is treated as read only, used for scan rewards without persistent training data.
Design and pose. The figure shows Alex in the strict block style of Minecraft. Head, torso, and limbs are intentionally cubic, with flat surfaces and hard edges. Alex stands on the standard black Super Smash Bros. base with the gold Smash emblem. The right arm is raised forward, holding a pixel styled iron sword. The left arm sits lower and closer to the body, keeping the stance steady. The face is square with simple printed eyes and a neutral mouth. Hair is brown and built as straight block sections. Clothing follows the familiar green top and darker pants with pixel texture printing. The pose matches the ready stance used for the Minecraft fighter set in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin and meaning. Alex comes from Minecraft, created by Mojang. She was introduced as an alternative default character alongside Steve. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch, Alex appears as an alternate costume for Steve rather than a separate roster slot. This amiibo points to the moment Minecraft became part of the Smash lineup, while keeping its visual rules intact.
Compatibility and bonuses. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on Nintendo Switch: scanning creates or loads an Alex Figure Player. The FP can be trained by fighting it and it levels up to 50. Spirits can be assigned to adjust attributes and effects, and that configuration is stored on the amiibo. Other Nintendo games and systems with amiibo support may recognize it as a Super Smash Bros. Series figure and grant standard scan rewards. The exact reward depends on each game. Common outcomes are item drops or small unlocks, handled by the individual game tables rather than by Minecraft specific logic.
Conclusion. The Alex amiibo adds value mainly in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where it works as a writable, portable container for a trained Figure Player and its configuration. Outside of Smash it behaves like a standard Super Smash Bros. Series amiibo, triggering the usual scan bonuses in supported titles. As a figure it stays close to the Minecraft look, and that direct translation is the core of its place in the series.
Related Articles
Sealed amiibo Collecting: Notes on Packaging, Storage, and Preservation
amiibo figures appeared in stores with blister packaging that was clearly meant to be opened. Many collectors still kept them sealed. Over time this became a visible sub-category inside the broader amiibo collecting scene. Shelves with untouched cards, plastic still tight, sometimes slightly bent from storage. It is a familiar sight now.
amiibo Collection Strategy: Completionist, Curated, or Gameplay-Only
Most collector stress comes from unclear goals. Choose one strategy—completionist, curated, or gameplay-only—and the rest of your decisions get easier.
K.K.
The K.K. amiibo from the Animal Crossing series represents the long-standing in-game musician known from multiple Nintendo titles. Within the Super Smash Bros. ecosystem, this figure functions as a read-only NFC character figure that unlocks specific music-related and character-based content depending on the compatible title. It is not programmable in the sense of storing user data independently; it transmits character data when scanned.
Cyrus
The Cyrus amiibo belongs to the Animal Crossing amiibo figure line released during the period when Nintendo expanded the series into physical NFC figures. It functions as a bridge between the plastic figure and supported Nintendo games. When scanned, the character stored in the NFC chip becomes accessible inside the game. The practical value of the figure lies in enabling Cyrus related interactions and content that otherwise remain hidden or harder to reach.
Simon - number 78
The Simon amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series represents the playable fighter Simon Belmont as introduced in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It is a character-based NFC figure with gameplay functionality. In practical terms, it is a physical data carrier that can store and transfer fighter data into compatible Nintendo systems. No mysticism, just a plastic figure with a chip.
amiibo Minimal Database Model: The Fields You Need for Games, Figures, and Unlocks
If you want an Amiibo portal, you need structure: game → support rules → reward types. This guide defines the minimal fields that let you scale cleanly.
amiibo Internal Linking Map: The Pillar → Cluster Structure That Grows Traffic
Internal links are the growth engine. This guide maps the Amiibo pillars and clusters so every post supports the hub and captures search intent.
Sora - number 93
The Sora amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. Series represents the final downloadable fighter of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It extends the functionality of the character beyond the screen. Its value lies in data storage, fighter development, and cross-title compatibility within the Nintendo ecosystem.
amiibo Card vs Figure: Differences, Pros, and Collector Value
Cards and figures can offer the same game function but different collector value. Use this guide to choose what fits your goal and budget.
amiibo Region Differences: What Actually Changes (EU vs US vs JP)
Most Amiibo work across regions. What changes is packaging, labels, and collector preference. Use this guide to buy the right region for your goal.
amiibo Franchise Pages: Why Zelda/Mario/Smash Clusters Rank Better Than One Mega Page
Users search by franchise, not by ‘Amiibo’ alone. This SEO playbook explains why franchise clusters outperform a mega list — and how to structure them.
First Print vs Reprint amiibo: How to Tell and When It Matters
Most buyers overthink first print. Use this practical guide to know when print run matters, what to check, and when it’s irrelevant for gameplay.