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Twisted
01-20-2015, 09:03 AM
I'm really sad to hear of this, club Nintendo as we know it, will be completely phased out by SEPTEMBER 2015...in replacement will be some sort of "rewards"..which I believe will be downloading digital content or extra DLC character or mp3 music downloads etc. or similar to what other companies do..buy 10 games and get a free movie ticket (cross promos) or buy a console and get $3.00 off your next Mobile 1 oil change, crap like that...I hate there taking away club Nintendo :(

KnightOfTruth
01-20-2015, 12:33 PM
Yeah, even though we haven't gotten much from NOA, its been a neat little bonus to get some Nintendo merchandise... very sad about it leaving too!

Here's the announcement on the EU/UK side: http://www.nintendo.co.uk/News/2015/January/Important-information-about-the-discontinuation-of-Club-Nintendo-949921.html

I've got thousands of coins worth of games I haven't registered as I usually only register enough to get platinum -- I wonder if I should hold on to those for the next "rewards program" or if its going to be completely revamped so much so that the old codes will be invalid? :think:

KnightOfTruth
01-20-2015, 12:42 PM
Oh, saw the article about NOA too. Guess its time to register all those games - I know what I'll be doing for the next few evenings. Sad I missed that Zelda 3DS case this time around though. Will have to pick one up on eBay.

They DID say that they're going to be releasing some exclusive physical rewards though, so hopefully I'll have enough coins for whatever big/nice thing they offer!

xhunter
01-20-2015, 02:36 PM
Oh, saw the article about NOA too. Guess its time to register all those games - I know what I'll be doing for the next few evenings. Sad I missed that Zelda 3DS case this time around though. Will have to pick one up on eBay.

They DID say that they're going to be releasing some exclusive physical rewards though, so hopefully I'll have enough coins for whatever big/nice thing they offer!

Got a link to the NOA article?

And I have just under 1000 coins (I'll have over with the MM 3DS XL and LE). Should I just throw them at whatever now or hold on to them? I have no idea if 1000 coins is a lot or not.

EDIT: DAMNIT. I just read I can't register stuff released after 1/20 (today). I am 240 coins away from 2015 platinum (and 40 coins away from 1000). I was totally going to use the Majora's Mask stuff to get to platinum for the year.

Damnit.

KnightOfTruth
01-20-2015, 02:59 PM
Yeah, apparently we won't be getting any coins in the new3DS XL it seems. I wonder how we'll be able to register the new consoles for warranty purposes too? Also curious how they'll reward "loyalty" in the future if they're not going to include codes in games anymore?

xhunter
01-20-2015, 03:00 PM
Yeah, apparently we won't be getting any coins in the new3DS XL it seems. I wonder how we'll be able to register the new consoles for warranty purposes too? Also curious how they'll reward "loyalty" in the future if they're not going to include codes in games anymore?

I'd like to know all this stuff, too.

I might have to go out and buy a new game so I can get at least 40 coins. I do still need Wind Waker HD, but I was holding out until I found a decently priced copy of the LE...

KnightOfTruth
01-20-2015, 03:09 PM
I'd like to know all this stuff, too.

I might have to go out and buy a new game so I can get at least 40 coins. I do still need Wind Waker HD, but I was holding out until I found a decently priced copy of the LE...

Not sure what I got, but I may have a duplicate of a game or two with unused codes. If I find one, I'll PM you with it. I know I had Xenoblade and Zelda TP LE Bundle codes duplicated - just not sure where I put them.

xhunter
01-20-2015, 03:10 PM
Not sure what I got, but I may have a duplicate of a game or two with unused codes. If I find one, I'll PM you with it. I know I had Xenoblade and Zelda TP LE Bundle codes duplicated - just not sure where I put them.

Thanks! :)

I do want that Wind Waker HD LE at some point. I guess now is as good a time as ever. Just don't want to drop $100+ on it. :(

Twisted
01-20-2015, 07:11 PM
sadly the US version shuts down even sooner than Europe..and the "club Nintendo" coins can't be used in the future If you don't register and hold on to them.

Cosmic_Link
01-20-2015, 07:33 PM
Bah! >.< I saw the news from NoA for this and never thought it would happen for us too. :( Guess I'll have to dig out all my console codes that I've been squandering then and get them registered. Apparently more items will be released on CN Stars catalogue between now and September though, so do I wait and see what gets released or just grab anything I can afford!? >.<

Bastards. :( I'm really gutted that they're doijg this. That does explain why my Ambassador N3DS didn't come with a VIP code though. :(

Venner
01-20-2015, 09:09 PM
This sucks i have 4040 stars at the moment and isnt really anything i would want, might hold on to see what else they put up before i get the pin badges to use them up

Iwatasan
01-26-2015, 11:08 AM
A Link Between Worlds OST available in UK and Europe Club Nintendo (http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/).

Damn, didn't see that one coming. Spent a lot on the Japanese version.

KnightOfTruth
01-26-2015, 12:30 PM
A Link Between Worlds OST available in UK and Europe Club Nintendo (http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/).

Damn, didn't see that one coming. Spent a lot on the Japanese version.

Yeah, got one of the Japanese ones myself. Watch them bring it over here to the US too! :facepalm:

Also, the irony that I'm complaining about them actually bringing something decent over here is not lost on me. Wonder if I should try and sell my Japanese one on eBay now in expectations? Having the other Zelda soundtracks in US format would bother me not to have this one too... :scratch:

Iwatasan
01-26-2015, 12:55 PM
Yeah, got one of the Japanese ones myself. Watch them bring it over here to the US too! :facepalm:

Also, the irony that I'm complaining about them actually bringing something decent over here is not lost on me. Wonder if I should try and sell my Japanese one on eBay now in expectations? Having the other Zelda soundtracks in US format would bother me not to have this one too... :scratch:
Yeah I'm happy about it, just wish Europe/North America had released it back in 2013, or at least when Japan got it.

I'll sell my two Japanese copies right now in favor of even the EUR version, simply for the English text. If the US gets it too then I'll sell the EUR version after that. Region priorities. :roll:

The EUR version is missing the OBI or whatever that thing's called though.

Iwatasan
01-27-2015, 05:03 PM
http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/58523982.jpg

Edit: Hope you got one Cosmic, totally forgot to poke you. :(

Cosmic_Link
01-28-2015, 09:08 AM
http://cdn.meme.am/instances/500x/58523982.jpg

Edit: Hope you got one Cosmic, totally forgot to poke you. :(

lol nope! XD I need to get more stars on my account. My GF has a shitload of VIP cards which I planned to get from her today. Didn't expect it to go so quickly. Thought most people would wait for summit better to come up. Ah well. I'll grab one off eBay in a couple months. Lol Fingers crossed it's a blessing and I get to spend my points on something better!! ^^

comaamen86
01-29-2015, 08:27 AM
Anyone seen the reggae mix of a link between worlds ost, I got two available

Cash only Nintendo points no good


Mwahahaha

Iwatasan
01-29-2015, 08:28 AM
I'd totally go for that

comaamen86
01-29-2015, 08:29 AM
I'd totally go for that

Contains bonus track

No yoshi, no cry

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 10:01 AM
New Rewards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards.do)

Below are all the rewards and games that we are making available in conjunction with the discontinuation of Club Nintendo. Be sure to exchange your Coins for games or rewards before 6/30/2015! Quantity is limited on certain items.

They still have the few items they had yesterday but just added some more and a bunch of games. See this is how Club Nintendo should have always been. Why did they wait until the last minute to pull out the stops?

OLD

Mario & Luigi Greeting Cards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/17002.do) (300 coins)
Nintendogs™ Greeting Card Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/12002.do) (300 coins)
Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45108.do) (700 coins)


NEW

Nintendo 3DS Game Card Case: 2015 Edition (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45250.do) (400 coins)
2016 Desktop Calendar (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45248.do) (400 coins)
Animal Crossing Mini Playing Cards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45254.do) (600 coins)
3DS XL Pouch: The Legend of Zelda™ (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45252.do) (600 coins)
Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set v2 (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45263.do) (700 coins)
Retro Mario™ T-Shirt (Small) (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45258.do) (700 coins)
Limited Edition 2013 Platinum Poster Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45256.do) (700 coins)
Fierce Deity Link Jigsaw Puzzle (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45267.do) (800 coins)
The Legend of Zelda™: Majora’s Mask 3D Messenger Bag (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45265.do) (800 coins)


Decent selection of digital downloads (though I still can't guess why they don't let you convert your coins to eShop credit and just buy what you want). Of note is Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45193.do) (250 coins) for Wii which up till now was only available as an Elite Status Platinum reward back in 2009. Really short, but it's a fun little game. :)

xhunter
02-02-2015, 10:17 AM
None of it looks all that appealing... Not sure what to spend my points on.

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 10:36 AM
Yeah, was definitely hoping for the A Link Between Worlds OST. Got the 3DS XL pouch and the game card case. I like the messenger bag but I don't collect that kind of thing and don't have a need for one. And the puzzle...meh.

Thank you!
Your reward order has been placed.
Reward orders will ship within 2-5 months of placing your order. You will receive an email when your order has been processed and shipped.
Click Reward Order Inquiry on your Club Nintendo home page to view your order status. Please allow 48 hours for the order to appear in your Club Nintendo account.
:swoon:

xhunter
02-02-2015, 10:52 AM
I'm not really sure what that 3DS pouch is. Is it supposed to be a carrying case that looks sort of like press badge holders... but for a 3DS XL?

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 11:06 AM
You put your 3DS in it so it won't get scratched. :thumb:

xhunter
02-02-2015, 11:08 AM
You put your 3DS in it so it won't get scratched. :thumb:

I figured that much. :P

I think I might just get the calendar and game card case. It is all a bunch of junk, but I might as well use my 960 points for something.

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 01:25 PM
in for the pouch, the messenger bag, and the fierce deity link puzzle I think! :swoon:

They better not put something else rare up there!

xhunter
02-02-2015, 01:40 PM
in for the pouch, the messenger bag, and the fierce deity link puzzle I think! :swoon:

They better not put something else rare up there!

That's why I'm not sure I want to spend my points on this stuff.

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 01:40 PM
Anyone know if the WW poster in the 2013 Platinum set came in another one of the Zelda poster sets? I feel as if I may already have it, but just not sure. Also, what do you guys think about that Fierce Deity puzzle? It doesn't look like it says "Club Nintendo" on it anywhere? Do you think it'll be available somewhere else?

Also, I recall there was a Zelda-themed DS pouch that I missed out on before (might've been EU only?) this one is different than that one though right?

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 01:42 PM
That's why I'm not sure I want to spend my points on this stuff.

Yeah, but that's why I usually end up missing things because I wait and they sell out. Was able to get the bag but site is down again it seems. I've still got probably 500-800 coins I haven't had a chance to redeem yet (and some that look like they just expired) so hopefully I'll get a chance later today.

xhunter
02-02-2015, 01:45 PM
I've got 960. I don't know what to get. -.-

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 01:51 PM
They better not put something else rare up there!
I trust they won't.
Below are all the rewards and games that we are making available in conjunction with the discontinuation of Club Nintendo.

Anyone know if the WW poster in the 2013 Platinum set came in another one of the Zelda poster sets? I feel as if I may already have it, but just not sure. Also, what do you guys think about that Fierce Deity puzzle? It doesn't look like it says "Club Nintendo" on it anywhere? Do you think it'll be available somewhere else?

Also, I recall there was a Zelda-themed DS pouch that I missed out on before (might've been EU only?) this one is different than that one though right?
The WW poster is unique. :) I was wondering the same thing about the puzzle. Maybe they'll put the CN logo on the puzzle's box, assuming they don't just send you a bag of pieces? Are you thinking of this pouch (http://purenintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/club-nintendo-zelda-case-700x325.png)?

Edit: Site's getting slammed right now, just keep trying. :)

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 01:54 PM
I trust they won't.

The WW poster is unique. :) I was wondering the same thing about the puzzle. Maybe they'll put the CN logo on the puzzle's box, assuming they don't just send you a bag of pieces? Are you thinking of this pouch (http://purenintendo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/club-nintendo-zelda-case-700x325.png)?

Thanks, wasn't sure about that poster. I think I missed platinum in 2013 and never got that. Guess I'll have to pick it up on eBay down the road, not worth my coins at this point. And yeah, that was the pouch I missed. I remember opening a thread about it and never picked it up. That was a US release though right?

Edit: also double-guessing myself on that zelda pouch... its a drawstring one and kinda lame looking... might prefer to actually get a game or two *gasp* than a physical item. :think:

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 01:57 PM
Thanks, wasn't sure about that poster. I think I missed platinum in 2013 and never got that. Guess I'll have to pick it up on eBay down the road, not worth my coins at this point. And yeah, that was the pouch I missed. I remember opening a thread about it and never picked it up. That was a US release though right?
Europe only. :)

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 02:05 PM
Just saw the "these are ALL the items" blurb on their site. That's somewhat reassuring. Should make it easier to order without fear of new items going up. Now its just a matter of what will sell out first or show up on ebay first. My usual poster-guy who sells me all the poster sets doesn't have enough coins for the v2 Smash set which I really want, but I have a feeling that'll be on ebay and sell out slower than the other zelda items. So just a question between the puzzle and the drawstring pouch and possibly the 3DS case I guess...

Edit: finally decided on the puzzle, but can't order it now :( Stupid Wario image showing up! :rant:

0329liuken
02-02-2015, 02:19 PM
I cannot log into Club Nintendo, even if I logged on, it shows I have 0 coin...

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 02:34 PM
I cannot log into Club Nintendo, even if I logged on, it shows I have 0 coin...

Yeah, the site will do that occasionally on a NORMAL traffic day - now they've got the entire country trying to get in at the same time = KABOOM! Just gotta keep trying.

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 02:50 PM
Okay, finally got through with the puzzle and the bag, think I'm done for now. I'll hold off on the pouch since I don't have the time right now to keep refreshing. Hopefully CN won't cancel any of these orders (as they've done in times past when site gets hammered).

Hope you all get what you're wanting!

xhunter
02-02-2015, 02:51 PM
Sounds like I should've placed my orders this morning before everyone else woke up in the US. Damn.

0329liuken
02-02-2015, 03:13 PM
Now i can't access CN at all. Return an error message every time I refresh the page.

Iwatasan
02-02-2015, 03:19 PM
Okay, finally got through with the puzzle and the bag, think I'm done for now. I'll hold off on the pouch since I don't have the time right now to keep refreshing. Hopefully CN won't cancel any of these orders (as they've done in times past when site gets hammered).

Hope you all get what you're wanting!
Just got an order confirmation email for my 3DS Card Case. :whew:

Whatever Nintendo's next loyalty program is they had better get some bigger servers for it.

Edit: ...And got a confirmation for my 3DS pouch. :whew:

Cosmic_Link
02-02-2015, 07:39 PM
New Rewards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards.do)



They still have the few items they had yesterday but just added some more and a bunch of games. See this is how Club Nintendo should have always been. Why did they wait until the last minute to pull out the stops?

OLD

Mario & Luigi Greeting Cards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/17002.do) (300 coins)
Nintendogs™ Greeting Card Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/12002.do) (300 coins)
Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45108.do) (700 coins)


NEW

Nintendo 3DS Game Card Case: 2015 Edition (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45250.do) (400 coins)
2016 Desktop Calendar (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45248.do) (400 coins)
Animal Crossing Mini Playing Cards (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45254.do) (600 coins)
3DS XL Pouch: The Legend of Zelda™ (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45252.do) (600 coins)
Super Smash Bros. 3-Poster Set v2 (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45263.do) (700 coins)
Retro Mario™ T-Shirt (Small) (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45258.do) (700 coins)
Limited Edition 2013 Platinum Poster Set (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45256.do) (700 coins)
Fierce Deity Link Jigsaw Puzzle (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45267.do) (800 coins)
The Legend of Zelda™: Majora’s Mask 3D Messenger Bag (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45265.do) (800 coins)


Decent selection of digital downloads (though I still can't guess why they don't let you convert your coins to eShop credit and just buy what you want). Of note is Doc Louis's Punch-Out!! (https://club.nintendo.com/rewards-details/a/45193.do) (250 coins) for Wii which up till now was only available as an Elite Status Platinum reward back in 2009. Really short, but it's a fun little game. :)

Managed to get a quick look at the MM Messenger bag and Zelda 3DS XL pouch. They look nice. :D Hopefully we get them over here. ^o^ It says 3-5 months delivery time though? :S That's a long old wait. >.<

I hope everybody got what they wanted. :D If anybody manages to get an extra messenger bag Or other Zelda swag, let me know. :beer:

KnightOfTruth
02-02-2015, 07:57 PM
Managed to get a quick look at the MM Messenger bag and Zelda 3DS XL pouch. They look nice. :D Hopefully we get them over here. ^o^ It says 3-5 months delivery time though? :S That's a long old wait. >.<

I hope everybody got what they wanted. :D If anybody manages to get an extra messenger bag Or other Zelda swag, let me know. :beer:

Read elsewhere that someone spoke to a Nintendo Rep and they said the new CN items with 2+month delivery time is because they haven't made the items yet and are waiting on orders through CN to determine run-size. Not sure if that means they won't have a cut-off where they "sell out" or not, but at least sounds like there will be more than their usual "limited item" run size.

Also, not sure how much I'll have after all the post-play surveys come in, but if I've got enough extra I'll let you know. Would be happy to trade for a CN Europe item :)

Zoklar
02-02-2015, 09:25 PM
I went with the MM messenger bag. Imo it's the best physical item there.

xhunter
02-03-2015, 03:17 AM
I give up on trying to order anything today. The site is so broken.

Letrico
02-03-2015, 03:21 AM
You guys get such good stuff. Australia catalogue have shit and everything is still expensive.

Twisted
02-03-2015, 07:46 AM
in case anyone outside of the US is looking for the black club Nintendo Majoras Mask messenger bag http://www.ebay.com/itm/Majoras-Mask-3DS-Messenger-Bag-2015-Club-Nintendo/201278687383?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28794%26meid%3Df071f443575349778c3c3d037e62 893a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3015 14523547&rt=nc LOL!!! get it while you can! :D

Cosmic_Link
02-03-2015, 04:03 PM
in case anyone outside of the US is looking for the black club Nintendo Majoras Mask messenger bag http://www.ebay.com/itm/Majoras-Mask-3DS-Messenger-Bag-2015-Club-Nintendo/201278687383?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D28794%26meid%3Df071f443575349778c3c3d037e62 893a%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D3015 14523547&rt=nc LOL!!! get it while you can! :D

Listing has been removed... :(

Iwatasan
02-03-2015, 09:27 PM
Listing has been removed... :(
lol it was listed for $1k

xhunter
02-03-2015, 10:09 PM
Managed to get my order in today. Ended up with the messenger bag. Meh.

Cosmic_Link
02-03-2015, 10:30 PM
lol it was listed for $1k

Oh! XD Fair enough then. :P

Iwatasan
02-05-2015, 02:08 AM
Read elsewhere that someone spoke to a Nintendo Rep and they said the new CN items with 2+month delivery time is because they haven't made the items yet and are waiting on orders through CN to determine run-size. Not sure if that means they won't have a cut-off where they "sell out" or not, but at least sounds like there will be more than their usual "limited item" run size.
So far this would seem to be the case. After 2+ days of server overload they still haven't sold out. Now it says:
We're experiencing heavy traffic at the moment, so accessing your account may take a little longer than usual and you may see display issues with your account when logged in. Please note that you'll have until 6/30/15 to redeem your rewards. Thank you for your patience.
So for once I don't think they'll sell out of anything soon. :clap:

umbry1895
02-11-2015, 08:50 PM
Debating if I wanna order another cart holder or not.

Iwatasan
02-14-2015, 12:06 AM
Just noticed Flipnote Studio 3D is now available for free download.

CollectorFanatic
02-17-2015, 03:38 AM
Elite status items are garbage. A free download. nothing physical

Shooks
02-21-2015, 12:54 AM
I am not even a member and I am too feeling the sadness in this...

Fox
02-22-2015, 08:05 PM
Ever since their announcement of closing this, their site is almost always hyper busy that the site doesnt work for me. Maybe this will be another Twinkie phenom. Although i doubt it. Reward points never were much to me

CollectorFanatic
02-22-2015, 08:11 PM
i think most if not all the rewards suck. Especially for platinum members. They could have atleast went out with a bang

Iwatasan
02-24-2015, 11:20 PM
My Nintendo 3DS Card Case 18 (2015 Edition) Super Smash Bros. OST has shipped. ^_^

0329liuken
02-25-2015, 12:40 AM
My Nintendo 3DS Card Case 18 (2015 Edition) has shipped. ^_^


I ordered all 3 Zelda stuff (bags and puzzle), none of them is shipped. But my SSB soundtrack is shipped today

Cosmic_Link
02-25-2015, 12:58 AM
I ordered all 3 Zelda stuff (bags and puzzle), none of them is shipped. But my SSB soundtrack is shipped today

Hmmm... I forgot about that... I wonder when our Smash Bros soundtracks ship. Also wondering when my Mewtwo DLC is due. Lol

0329liuken
02-25-2015, 01:00 AM
Hmmm... I forgot about that... I wonder when our Smash Bros soundtracks ship. Also wondering when my Mewtwo DLC is due. Lol


Both should be out in March I think

Cosmic_Link
02-25-2015, 01:06 AM
That's alright then! ^^ Atleast I haven't missed it yet. :D

CollectorFanatic
02-25-2015, 01:11 AM
Soo i have 830 coins. What do you guys think has and will hold the most value? It took me forever to get that many damn coins

Iwatasan
02-25-2015, 05:45 AM
I ordered all 3 Zelda stuff (bags and puzzle), none of them is shipped. But my SSB soundtrack is shipped today

D'oh! :facepalm: Yeah, that's what it was. The e-mail I got just said "Your Club Nintendo reward order has shipped" without actually saying what the reward was. Forgot about that OST.

Soo i have 830 coins. What do you guys think has and will hold the most value? It took me forever to get that many damn coins

For resale value, the Jigsaw Puzzle or Messenger Bag. Be sure to keep them sealed, and retain the original inserts and packaging materials.

Twisted
02-25-2015, 06:19 AM
have you guys seen what club Nintendo JAPAN is getting in the upcoming days/weeks?..all kinds of AWESOME!!!..I LOVE that Mario Kart 8 soundtrack set and those Wii Wheels!!!! http://nintendoeverything.com/several-rewards-coming-to-club-nintendo-japan-mario-kart-8-soundtrack-and-more/

CollectorFanatic
02-25-2015, 06:27 AM
Their rewards are awesome!! I hope nintendo doesnt pull a fast one and adds a whole bunch of badass shit after all of us, including me no more than 20 minutes ago, have spent all our coins

Twisted
02-25-2015, 06:29 AM
i'm gonna have to spend some serious real coin to get my hands on that Mario kart 8 soundtrack..and I really, really, want those complete set of Wii wheels.

Twisted
02-25-2015, 06:34 AM
screw digital rewards..i'm getting more and more sad about club Nintendo shutting down on us...just think of all the future potential that is getting lost as far as physical goodies...

KnightOfTruth
02-25-2015, 01:01 PM
Wow, that soundtrack set looks awesome!!!! :drool:

xhunter
02-26-2015, 01:05 AM
My soundtrack hasn't shipped yet. :(

Iwatasan
02-26-2015, 02:37 AM
My soundtrack hasn't shipped yet. :(
I ordered a 2nd one on a 2nd account, and that one hasn't shipped yet either. So don't worry, they'll still be fulfilled.

xhunter
02-27-2015, 05:41 PM
My soundtrack shipped! :D

KnightOfTruth
02-27-2015, 06:19 PM
Oh yeah, I forgot all about that. I got notification earlier this week that mine was shipped. I'm always worried about that though cuz NOA ships things in bubble mailers almost always! Don't think I've ever gotten anything in a box (only other thing was tubes).

Twisted
03-02-2015, 07:05 AM
I have NOT received my notice yet for the smash CD, even though I did everything by the book, even yes "ordering it" after submitting the points info etc.

0329liuken
03-05-2015, 05:21 PM
Just got my SSB soundtrack, looks cool, will keep it sealed.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/4deebf90bd9bad0c75e306ff61d7e3d4.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/127b2b1bc3852366fd41f7189010a673.jpg

Cosmic_Link
03-06-2015, 12:54 PM
Very nice! ^^ I wonder when we'll start getting ours...? 0.o

comaamen86
03-06-2015, 10:11 PM
Just got my SSB soundtrack, looks cool, will keep it sealed.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/4deebf90bd9bad0c75e306ff61d7e3d4.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/05/127b2b1bc3852366fd41f7189010a673.jpg

http://cdn.thatssotrue.com/2012/1/3/thatssotrue.com_1240_1329759494.gif

kittychloe
03-08-2015, 01:15 AM
I got a yoshi backpack with my points... only thing worth it on the page

Iwatasan
04-03-2015, 01:16 AM
Some day old news here for you. :P Club Nintendo Elite Status Gifts are "up". Servers are crashed of course so you'll have to wait until 2am or so to get in. Please understand.

Digital game downloads only, as had been duly noted previously. Click image for larger version:

http://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/club-nintendo-rewards.png (http://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/club-nintendo-rewards.png)

And in case you missed the Nintendo Direct yesterday, Mewtwo DLC for the Smash Bros offer through Club Nintendo will be available April 15.

Redeem your Elite Status Gift by April 30. Redeem your coins by June 30. Farewell Club Nintendo, you were nearly something special.

I'm probably getting Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze, what about you guys?

Sources: 1 (http://nintendoeverything.com/club-nintendo-2015-elite-status-rewards-announced/) | 2 (https://club.nintendo.com/elite-status-gifts.do)

Twisted
04-03-2015, 07:04 AM
the Nintendo direct said there will be some upcoming celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Mario..i would of loved to have some anniversary logo'ed swag and exclusives of off club Nintendo..so sad to see it go and so far from what I've read on-line the replacement is just all digital bonuses and coupons :(..I really hate this trend, now even the newer release games for PS4 etc, don't even bother with the little white paper insert, now you have to pull out the cover and read it printed on the backside..i wish we had petitions demanding at least Nintendo of America doing some sort of physical goods club Nintendo or at least start petitions demanding the return of video game manuals...o well..the glory days are behind us I suppose.

Iwatasan
04-03-2015, 11:11 AM
Fuck. Just redeemed my gift for DKC Tropical Freeze and my Wii U doesn't have enough free space to download it. It's 11.3 GB, more than 1/3 of the Wii U's built in capacity. Now I have to buy a fucking external HDD before Club Nintendo disappears.

FML

KnightOfTruth
04-03-2015, 11:31 AM
the Nintendo direct said there will be some upcoming celebrations of the 30th anniversary of Mario..i would of loved to have some anniversary logo'ed swag and exclusives of off club Nintendo..so sad to see it go and so far from what I've read on-line the replacement is just all digital bonuses and coupons :(..I really hate this trend, now even the newer release games for PS4 etc, don't even bother with the little white paper insert, now you have to pull out the cover and read it printed on the backside..i wish we had petitions demanding at least Nintendo of America doing some sort of physical goods club Nintendo or at least start petitions demanding the return of video game manuals...o well..the glory days are behind us I suppose.

They have sites where you can start online petitions, and if you get it out there they can (and do) make a difference at times, but not sure if there's enough demand for what you're saying (or if Nintendo would do anything about it). I'm totally with you on the inclusion of a "manual" though -- probably my #1 complaint (and that's saying a lot) about modern games. Even Nintendo has cheaped out on this -- most of the 3DS games now just have a quick folded pamphlet as opposed to a nice manual with artwork and such (which I LOVE looking through in my older games). Its a shame really.

WaxWeazle
04-03-2015, 03:13 PM
Sigh Nintendo...

Disappointed honestly.
They said that they'd fill up the awards for points so you could spend them if you haven't found anything yet, I've got few codes I can't even use anymore for no reason (didn't purchase these after they announced this whole thing) and the gifts you can get are not at all interesting.. Disappointed. Really hoped to get something nice out of it.
I don't care for downloadable games.

Oh, and that whole Elite thing isn't even a thing here in Benelux. Thanks Nintendo. As usual, it feels like we're left out on things.

eternix
04-03-2015, 03:25 PM
With club Nintendo I've just been getting the old Zelda's.lol

0329liuken
04-28-2015, 09:05 PM
Just received my The Legend of Zelda™: Majora’s Mask 3D Messenger Bag from club Nintendo. Well, bad is not bad enough to describe the quality. It's just a piece of thin fabric which smells terrible...

Here's two pics I just took.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/28/583d251e4130e514bcecad8f6ded6f67.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/04/28/0d17059a1e2d46f66ea6b591a9ec099d.jpg

CollectorFanatic
04-28-2015, 09:41 PM
I haven't even got an email of mine shipping

0329liuken
04-28-2015, 10:14 PM
I haven't even got an email of mine shipping


Maybe mine is the first batch. Hope you will get yours soon.

KnightOfTruth
04-28-2015, 11:09 PM
got mine a couple of weeks ago IIRC. was about what I thought it was. It feels like one of those cheap recycled shopping bags you can get at the stores. Definitely not a quality "messenger bag".

Also, called several GS's today regarding that adventure pouch set and no one seems to have it in stock, also the website now says 5/1/15 as the release date, so not sure about it. Anyone get theirs yet?

Iwatasan
04-30-2015, 12:48 PM
Just a reminder that if you haven't redeemed your 2015 Elite Status reward yet, today's the last day to do it. :thumb:

Cosmic_Link
04-30-2015, 02:41 PM
Just a reminder that if you haven't redeemed your 2015 Elite Status reward yet, today's the last day to do it. :thumb:

Wasn't that the Majora's Mask OST? 0.o Does anybody happen to have one of those that they don't want. :thumb:

xhunter
04-30-2015, 05:04 PM
Yeah, the bag is pretty poor quality. Glad it was free.

Iwatasan
05-01-2015, 01:22 PM
Wasn't that the Majora's Mask OST? 0.o Does anybody happen to have one of those that they don't want. :thumb:

Heh, nah that was a couple years ago. It's been nothing but digital downloads of nonexclusive games ever since. :(

Cosmic_Link
05-01-2015, 01:51 PM
Heh, nah that was a couple years ago. It's been nothing but digital downloads of nonexclusive games ever since. :(

Oh.. That sucks. :( I'll need to get me one of those OSTs soon. Lol

0329liuken
05-09-2015, 01:53 AM
Got my Zelda puzzle today. NoA shipped it in an envelope (not in a box, not even in a bubble mailer). The puzzle was squeezed and the packing was damaged...

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/08/5655c9e7f063fe96c9f8b136ce4ac6ae.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/08/65ef322d48251e47463bacdc04fd7935.jpg

Iwatasan
05-09-2015, 03:15 AM
Got my Zelda puzzle today. NoA shipped it in an envelope (not in a box, not even in a bubble mailer). The puzzle was squeezed and the packing was damaged...

Yikes! Call them and see if you can get a replacement. So the puzzle packaging is an envelope, not a box? Finding one of these on eBay in good condition will be pretty difficult I imagine.

0329liuken
05-09-2015, 03:17 AM
Yikes! Call them and see if you can get a replacement. So the puzzle packaging is an envelope, not a box? Finding one of these on eBay in good condition will be pretty difficult I imagine.


Yeah, envelope... Mail man just put it in my mail box... I think if they deliver it to your door step the condition will be better.

CollectorFanatic
05-09-2015, 11:17 AM
I got the puzzle thinking it would have been of better quality than the major as mask bag. I was completely mistaken. Rather than going out with a bang, Nintendo went the cheap route and gave us cheap tat. All those coins....wasted

KnightOfTruth
05-11-2015, 03:08 PM
I got the puzzle thinking it would have been of better quality than the major as mask bag. I was completely mistaken. Rather than going out with a bang, Nintendo went the cheap route and gave us cheap tat. All those coins....wasted

Yeah, I completely feel you on this. I can only imagine how those who paid scalper prices on ebay for it feel as well. Normally I'd take a physical good over a digital one any day of the week -- but I actually think I would've preferred to get 4 Zelda games or something with the coins I spent on this instead!
:rant:

CollectorFanatic
05-12-2015, 03:29 PM
What a giant kick in the nuts!!! For anyone that doesn't know, club Nintendo starting today has slashed all physical rewards Coins in half. So something like the shit puzzle and bag are now only 400 coins compared to 800. Fuck you nintendo

0329liuken
05-12-2015, 03:31 PM
People in NA will purchase Nintendo stuff no matter how shitty they treat us...

I think that's why Nintendo keeps treating us like shit.

KnightOfTruth
05-12-2015, 03:48 PM
What a giant kick in the nuts!!! For anyone that doesn't know, club Nintendo starting today has slashed all physical rewards Coins in half. So something like the sh** puzzle and bag are now only 400 coins compared to 800. Fu** you nintendo

Wow. That is really absurd and pretty scummy. I could've purchased 2 or 3 extra VC games for that -- I doubt they'll do much if you call them either since I don't think they can give you more coins. Maybe they'll credit a free game or something though? I'm going to give them a call later this week if I get a chance... that's just annoying!

Twisted
05-12-2015, 06:12 PM
yea i'm mad too..we could of all gotten free extra stuff...maybe another game card case holder, or additional free games to download..i think like maybe the last 48hrs of club Nintendo, they will slash down even more to get rid of the excess inventory.

game_player_s
05-13-2015, 03:49 AM
Nintendo watched Sega turn a blind eye towards it's North American fan base and figured if Sega could do it they could 1up them by actually giving fans crap they'd end up regretful owning.

Seesternmann
05-20-2015, 08:32 AM
Club Nintendo EU will get NEW items SOON!

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150520/2wmurky7.png (http://www.directupload.net)

That Captain Toad lamp is looking great imho. :)

They also announced that the Mario Kart trophys will be availbale AGAIN! In addition there will be a Mario Kart 8 OST.

And they announced that there will be a special coin at the very end. Well, does someone still have stars ... :D ?

Iwatasan
05-20-2015, 08:37 AM
Jeez, now that's some cool stuff. I don't get why all this comes at the end of Club Nintendo's life. They obviously still had some great stuff in the works, at least in Europe.

KnightOfTruth
05-20-2015, 08:46 AM
Wow! If only the Nintendo of UK/EU/DE or whatever would just send those things over here to the States so we could've spent our coins on something worthwhile! I've been trying to collect all the Nintendo coins over the years (an expensive hobby actually), so that coin should be good -- but that lamp looks amazing and I've also been trying to get all those trophies (for a fair price!). Man, I should've just moved overseas when I had the chance! :swoon:

xhunter
05-20-2015, 03:06 PM
Seeing all this stuff just makes me sad that Nintendo of America sucks so much. I sure am glad I wasted a bucket of points on an awful cloth bag.

Cosmic_Link
05-20-2015, 03:12 PM
Club Nintendo EU will get NEW items SOON!

http://fs2.directupload.net/images/150520/2wmurky7.png (http://www.directupload.net)

That Captain Toad lamp is looking great imho. :)

They also announced that the Mario Kart trophys will be availbale AGAIN! In addition there will be a Mario Kart 8 OST.

And they announced that there will be a special coin at the very end. Well, does someone still have stars ... :D ?

Ooooo, kinda want the coin. Gonna be using up my last stars on the last 2 trophies I need though. ^^

GameTrigger
06-29-2015, 07:47 PM
Captain Toad lamp is 6000 stars

KnightOfTruth
06-29-2015, 07:58 PM
Also, just a reminder to all the US members here but tomorrow is the LAST day to use up our remaining coins. No need to save it for anything in the future, we only have shoddy VC games to use it on because Nintendo. But better these than nothing, right? :thumb:

Cosmic_Link
07-20-2015, 04:35 PM
Mario Kart OST up on UK Club Nintendo. :v: Will wait for ebay. :D

http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/products/mario-kart-8--original-soundtrack-468

Turn it up and floor it with this Mario Kart 8 double-disc soundtrack!

Rekindle the feeling of supreme slipstreams and daring drifts with this collection of 68 tunes from Mario Kart 8 on Wii U! With an intro from the producer, liner notes for every piece, and a full credits list, it’s the perfect driving accompaniment – on or off the track!


http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/assets/upload/img/products/912x513/5470-55acde81df4eb.png

http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/assets/upload/img/products/912x513/5470-55acde8e16de1.png

http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/assets/upload/img/products/912x513/5470-55acde9d5d936.png

KnightOfTruth
07-20-2015, 05:10 PM
Thanks! Will also wait for eBay for this one. :)

Cosmic_Link
08-11-2015, 06:22 PM
The MK7 trophies are back up on the stars catalog. All bar the Lightning cup I believe. Got the last 2 trophies I needed and now I'm out of Stars. Lol Good bye Club Nintendo, you will be missed. :(

KnightOfTruth
08-11-2015, 06:27 PM
The MK7 trophies are back up on the stars catalog. All bar the Lightning cup I believe. Got the last 2 trophies I needed and now I'm out of Stars. Lol Good bye Club Nintendo, you will be missed. :(

HERE'S the thread! I was going to post this earlier but couldn't find the thread.

Yeah, I think I'm just going to buy the lightning cup online now and pay the crazy ebay prices, because it likely will only get higher after people see it missing from the roster.

I'm hoping a friend can help me get a few of them now while they're available. But still waiting on an email/message back.

Congrats on getting them all though Cosmic. If I was an envious guy, I'd be insanely jealous! :D

vhal_x
08-11-2015, 06:45 PM
I'm so sad :( I thought I had a lot of stars left, and just got 750 for linking my NNID, only I had no stars, so now only had the 750 :( Thought I'd have been able to get the Majora's Mask light now (as could've sworn I had over 5000 points left) x

KnightOfTruth
08-11-2015, 06:52 PM
I'm so sad :( I thought I had a lot of stars left, and just got 750 for linking my NNID, only I had no stars, so now only had the 750 :( Thought I'd have been able to get the Majora's Mask light now (as could've sworn I had over 5000 points left) x

The stars expire from my understanding. Maybe they expired? You might be able to contact customer service and see what they can do? I've occasionally had them be nice and do something like that for me, though obviously YMMV.

Cosmic_Link
08-11-2015, 08:05 PM
HERE'S the thread! I was going to post this earlier but couldn't find the thread.

Yeah, I think I'm just going to buy the lightning cup online now and pay the crazy ebay prices, because it likely will only get higher after people see it missing from the roster.

I'm hoping a friend can help me get a few of them now while they're available. But still waiting on an email/message back.

Congrats on getting them all though Cosmic. If I was an envious guy, I'd be insanely jealous! :D

Yeah, the prices went quite high on a few of them. Mainly the 2 I was still wanting... -_- The Leaf and Special Cup. I'm glad I was able to get them and I didn't have to spend too much on them. I opened a few of my games which I wasn't playing and topped the rest up with ebay purchase of points cards. :D Spent about £25~. :v:

I'm wondering why the Lightning cup is missing from the catalogue though, since it was advertised to return by popular demand... o.0 Maybe it was on there, but sold out? :shrug: Hopefully you can get hold of some of them. :D They're very nice and definitely worth having. :D Next thing to look at is a display case for them, so I can have them out. ^o^

As always, there has been a massive influx of listings on ebay for Mario Kart trophies. XD I was kinda hoping that the more expensive ones would have had the price driven down by the reprint. lol

I'm so sad :( I thought I had a lot of stars left, and just got 750 for linking my NNID, only I had no stars, so now only had the 750 :( Thought I'd have been able to get the Majora's Mask light now (as could've sworn I had over 5000 points left) x

As Knight said, perhaps some of them have expired. :S I had quite a few expired points codes when I was registering them. >.< It was frustrating as hell!! >.< I can't see you being able to get them back as it is in the T&Cs for CN and they do send you a monthly email which lets you know if you have points expiring that month... :S

The stars expire from my understanding. Maybe they expired? You might be able to contact customer service and see what they can do? I've occasionally had them be nice and do something like that for me, though obviously YMMV.

I can't see them doing anything about it tbh, especially with the end of the program closing in now. >.< May be worth a telephone call to them instead of an email as you can usually get better results with a person at the end of a telephone. :thumb:

vhal_x
08-11-2015, 08:09 PM
Damn it :rotf: I hadn't realised. Oh well, I'll just leave it. Can't be 100% sure anyway, and when I had the issue with the Limited Editions J-RPG coins (as I'd registered all three games but it wouldn't let me get the coins), they weren't of much help then :shrug:

Ah well, will try and get it on ebay at some point x

KnightOfTruth
08-11-2015, 08:23 PM
Cosmic, you mentioned you used eBay to purchase point cards? Just looked on ebay -- How in the world did I not know you could do that?? I would've stocked up on these things YEARS ago! :facepalm:

I wonder if I'll be able to get some and then give them to one of you members on here to get me a MK trophy? Would certainly be cheaper than buying a trophy on ebay itself, assuming they stay in stock for a bit longer? :think:

Cosmic_Link
08-11-2015, 08:35 PM
If you want to purchase codes from ebay and register an account with the UK CN, I can give you my address to get the items sent to. It doesn't ask you for the address until you order. I don't want to be sitting and clicking through all those surveys again. :nono:

Don't forget though, you can only register games once per account and consoles twice. SO you can register say, 2 3DS consoles AND 2 3DSXL consoles. :D Consoles give the best yield I think it's 750 points for a 3DS console and 1000 for Wii and Wii U. :v:

Let me know what you want to do. :D

Also years ago, my favourite past time was going into the local GAME, Gamestation and CEX stores and raiding the pre-owned game boxes for the code cards, since they never used to take the manuals and other literature from the game boxes. lol I was a teenager then with no morales and not a lot of money. :P Got my Gold Zelda TP statue almost as a freebie! :v:

KnightOfTruth
08-11-2015, 08:39 PM
If you want to purchase codes from ebay and register an account with the UK CN, I can give you my address to get the items sent to. It doesn't ask you for the address until you order. I don't want to be sitting and clicking through all those surveys again. :nono:

Don't forget though, you can only register games once per account and consoles twice. SO you can register say, 2 3DS consoles AND 2 3DSXL consoles. :D Consoles give the best yield I think it's 750 points for a 3DS console and 1000 for Wii and Wii U. :v:

Let me know what you want to do. :D

:thumb: Okay, will await a response from another person here who usually helps me, and then do as you say if needs be. Still can't believe I didn't know of this sooner....

KoT<-- Nintend-noob

Cosmic_Link
08-11-2015, 09:03 PM
Lol, the simplest of solutions are always easily overlooked. XD

KnightOfTruth
09-02-2015, 02:56 PM
Looks like the last CN item -- the "Good bye Coin" is up on CN sites now. Only 2000 stars too! Anyone have some extra stars to get me one? :D

http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/products/club-nintendo-goodbye-coin-493
http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/assets/upload/img/products/912x513/5495-55e562bb8e7b4.png

Seesternmann
09-02-2015, 06:56 PM
Looks like the last CN item -- the "Good bye Coin" is up on CN sites now. Only 2000 stars too! Anyone have some extra stars to get me one? :D

http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/products/club-nintendo-goodbye-coin-493
http://stars.nintendo-europe.com/assets/upload/img/products/912x513/5495-55e562bb8e7b4.png

Got one for you. :yes:

KnightOfTruth
09-02-2015, 07:54 PM
Got one for you. :yes:
:wave: :bananayes: :v: :banana: :beer: :woohoo: :clap:

Cosmic_Link
09-02-2015, 08:11 PM
Got one for you. :yes:

One for me too...? :thumb:

Seesternmann
09-03-2015, 10:22 AM
One for me too...? :thumb:

Can't promise to get another one. I'll have to ask my brother if he has some stars left to order a second one. If I should get that second one, it's reserved for you. :)

Cosmic_Link
09-04-2015, 08:52 PM
0.0 The coin has gone from the Stars catalogue... :( Guess I missed out and now have to stomach ebay prices. >.<

Cosmic_Link
09-08-2015, 05:13 PM
As I am a member of these boards, it may not come as a surprise to you that I can be quite anal about minor things that may not be an issue to most people. :ghey:

Today's culprit for my nit-picking is the Mario Kart 7 Trophies that were re-released on the Nintendo Stars Catalogue. Since the trophies have recently come back up on the stars catalogue, I went ahead and purchased a Leaf and Special Cup to complete my collection. As expected these trophies are reprints of the originals. Since the original release was numbered, as expected the new release has come with a different serial number on. What I didn't expect was the trophy to look obviously different when displayed. >.<

In this instance I am referring to the Special cup. I have taken some pictures for reference:

The sticker size on the boxes are different. The Larger sticker being the new Trophy. The small sticker for the old trophy.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/3733E111-B052-41AB-B493-3A2CD909250D_zps6yquqyn4.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/3733E111-B052-41AB-B493-3A2CD909250D_zps6yquqyn4.jpg.html)

Next, the base of each trophy, besides having year dates, the sticker colours are different, with the new one being gold and the old being white.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/9A0DC24F-49A6-4F05-870E-8EA8185D88BB_zpsyfehvjlv.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/9A0DC24F-49A6-4F05-870E-8EA8185D88BB_zpsyfehvjlv.jpg.html)

Now the most noticeable difference, the colour. >.< The colour of the new trophy is significantly darker than the old one. You can't see it all to well on the picture, but the new trophy has a Orangey-gold colour to it, unlike the old one which is a yellow-gold colour.

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/E14A1CAA-545A-45E6-BDF0-4A220E7C3F44_zpsieupbvyf.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/E14A1CAA-545A-45E6-BDF0-4A220E7C3F44_zpsieupbvyf.jpg.html)

This might not bother some people, but for those who would like a full set, I found that with the reprint Special cup, you can see the difference in the shade of gold compared to the rest of the trophies. It actually looks quite odd, imo... :S Here's a pic I posted before...

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/84227E88-6C0B-4F54-800F-4009771EA7E3_zpsdepmxuzl.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/84227E88-6C0B-4F54-800F-4009771EA7E3_zpsdepmxuzl.jpg.html)

http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i339/Cosmic_Link/Misc/514433FB-08A9-4089-ABD4-0ABC48DA6301_zpsg3zl216h.jpg (http://s1088.photobucket.com/user/Cosmic_Link/media/Misc/514433FB-08A9-4089-ABD4-0ABC48DA6301_zpsg3zl216h.jpg.html)

I thought I would post this as a useful reference for anybody who's interested. :D

KnightOfTruth
09-08-2015, 06:27 PM
Thanks. That really stinks about the color difference. Its not really "gold" looking -- its more "bronze-y" which is sad since the old ones look so much better. I imagine it'll be that case with ALL of the new ones (which I am getting) which is kind of sad. Original ones may go up in price or maybe down now that there'll be more out there. Who knows. Either way, sad that they are different coloring. The labels and stickers being different is good for people who wanted their OG ones to stay distinct, but the gold-color changing is not good for people who liked the originals and couldn't get them other than eBay reseller prices :(

Thanks for sharing either way though!

Cosmic_Link
09-08-2015, 07:42 PM
Thanks. That really stinks about the color difference. Its not really "gold" looking -- its more "bronze-y" which is sad since the old ones look so much better. I imagine it'll be that case with ALL of the new ones (which I am getting) which is kind of sad. Original ones may go up in price or maybe down now that there'll be more out there. Who knows. Either way, sad that they are different coloring. The labels and stickers being different is good for people who wanted their OG ones to stay distinct, but the gold-color changing is not good for people who liked the originals and couldn't get them other than eBay reseller prices :(

Thanks for sharing either way though!

Yeah, it does suck about the difference in the gold colour. You're right, it is more of a bronzy colour.

Thankfully I was lucky enough to snag the original Special Cup off ebay for a fair price. The leaf cup doesn't look too bad, but I'm having a hard time finding a 1st Ed leaf cup. >.< Did they reprint the lightning cup in the end?

goonergaz
09-10-2015, 10:25 AM
I have a zombieU 250 stars code if anyone wants it - you just need to be an estabilished forum member

game_player_s
09-10-2015, 10:01 PM
Odd thing, in all these years I don't think I ever bought a single game that included Club Nintendo points with it... thanks alot GameStop.

KnightOfTruth
09-10-2015, 10:14 PM
Odd thing, in all these years I don't think I ever bought a single game that included Club Nintendo points with it... thanks alot GameStop.

That's REALLY strange! Did you only ever buy preowned games and from the same Gamestop? Maybe an employee there (or a customer) pilfered all the CN inserts if so? Only way that could happen unless you purchased only the few games that didn't come with coins.

Cosmic_Link
09-10-2015, 10:26 PM
That's REALLY strange! Did you only ever buy preowned games and from the same Gamestop? Maybe an employee there (or a customer) pilfered all the CN inserts if so? Only way that could happen unless you purchased only the few games that didn't come with coins.

If it's anything like what GAME used to do here, then they gut the game boxes to put on display and keep the contents in drawers behind the counter. This was mainly in instances where they never had display boxes for games. This gave employees opportunity to swipe the codes from the boxes. Thankfully they do this anymore.

I kicked up a stink in HMV before because they didn't have any sealed copies of a new release title as the staff had gutted all the boxes. I think it was for Rayman Legends when they had the steelbook... They only do it with the games though... -_-

game_player_s
09-12-2015, 05:19 AM
If it's anything like what GAME used to do here, then they gut the game boxes to put on display and keep the contents in drawers behind the counter. This was mainly in instances where they never had display boxes for games. This gave employees opportunity to swipe the codes from the boxes. Thankfully they do this anymore.

I kicked up a stink in HMV before because they didn't have any sealed copies of a new release title as the staff had gutted all the boxes. I think it was for Rayman Legends when they had the steelbook... They only do it with the games though... -_-

I would guess that 90% or better of my DS games were purchased used, and a good chunk of the used ones came from GameStop. And yes, all of the GameStops in my area did then and still now gut every game case. I use to know a GameStop store manager who bragged about the fact he and his employees never had to pay for Xbox Live because they had an infinite supply of 3-month subscription cards from new games they'd gutted. I can only remember getting two games in all these years from GameStop that were actually factory sealed, and both were games I'd pre-ordered.

It's also possible that many of the games I bought may have never had club Nintendo points as I rarely bothered with 1st party Nintendo titles.

Now the 3DS is a different story, only one or two games I have for it were bought used, but I must confess I never checked the paperwork included to see if they have point.

And there's also the issue that I don't know the status of my Nintendo account as I believe it may have been banned for getting caught up in a rather heated debate/argument on the forums back in 2004 concerning wether or not the DS stylus was phallic and raising the odd-ball question of if the DS was aimed solely at a male audience... that raged for almost a whole day before Nintendo began banning accounts over the hundreds of posts the topic was generating and I can't recall if I ever logged back in to see if mine was banned or not over that idiocy.... wonder if I still have any of that topic saved on an old Windows 98 data back-up somewhere, hmmm.

Thetof91
09-12-2015, 07:42 AM
Any one got points to buy a mario kart trophy? :) And will sell me :p

I would love to have one.. But dont have points, and Club Nintendo have never worked here in Denmark :(

And I think the prices of ebay is just ridiculous.. Hope somebody will help me :)

goonergaz
09-15-2015, 04:36 PM
I have a zombieU 250 stars code if anyone wants it - you just need to be an estabilished forum member

Any one got points to buy a mario kart trophy? :) And will sell me :p

I would love to have one.. But dont have points, and Club Nintendo have never worked here in Denmark :(

And I think the prices of ebay is just ridiculous.. Hope somebody will help me :)

:think:

Thetof91
09-16-2015, 06:58 AM
:think:

Yeah well.. A trophy cost 5000 stars, so dont see how 250 stars will help :)

goonergaz
09-16-2015, 09:41 AM
Well if 10 people gave you a 250 star code you'd be halfway there...I can't imagine anyone would have a spare 5000 points knocking around, especially this late in the day.

Good luck anyway.

Gamer0890
09-22-2015, 12:20 AM
That's REALLY strange! Did you only ever buy preowned games and from the same Gamestop? Maybe an employee there (or a customer) pilfered all the CN inserts if so? Only way that could happen unless you purchased only the few games that didn't come with coins.

I worked at Gamestop for a bit to help out a buddy who was a store manager and I can confirm that, yes, employees would swipe the club Nintendo codes out of the used cases at every turn. One of the guys I worked with even told me to "put aside any codes that come in during my shift."

Ah, Gamestop.

goonergaz
09-22-2015, 10:22 AM
Minor perks for rubbish paid jobs if you ask me, in the shop I worked at we got a few promos here and there so I don't see the issue unless there had been a 2 graded approach when buying the games (ie you got more to include the cards).

goonergaz
09-29-2015, 05:43 PM
I need 50 points to get the end thmese soundtrack, if anyone can help please pm me!

Cosmic_Link
09-29-2015, 10:12 PM
I would have thought they would have slashed the prices of some of the items for the last day... -_- Cheap bastards! >.<

vhal_x
09-29-2015, 11:18 PM
Anyone else unable to get onto the stars catalogue? x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 09:21 AM
Anyone else unable to get onto the stars catalogue? x

yeah, was hell last night - I spent from 8pm to 1am to finally get to the confirmation page and it crashed!!

Luckily it seems to be ok this morning and running really well :)

vhal_x
09-30-2015, 10:35 AM
Yeah :) I need 400 more points :( getting all my Facebook friends to scrounge for me :P.

Why have some (like Smash Bros Wii U) already expired, but things like "pokemon typing adventure" haven't? Surely they should expire in order of release date x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 10:50 AM
have you used wii fit and sports codes?

vhal_x
09-30-2015, 10:55 AM
Nope, don't have either of those x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 10:57 AM
cool, fingers crossed I can get those for you :)

vhal_x
09-30-2015, 11:07 AM
What do you all suppose will happen to any leftover stock after midnight tonight? x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 11:18 AM
no idea, maybe they'll have some competitions?

It's a real shame they are closing this tho...it's been great :(

BTW, I sent the codes - I suggest you sort ASAP as it's the last day (not to state the obvious lol)

vhal_x
09-30-2015, 11:47 AM
Thanks so much! Yeah it really is sad it's closing, but I suppose they probably don't think it's worth it, partly because it'll be costing them money, and partly because hardly anyone has redeemed codes prior to now when we're all panicking that it's ending :rotf:

Yeah, doing it now. Site is already taking a beating again, going slow as shit x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 11:52 AM
cool, let me know when you're happy so I can confirm with the other guy :)

vhal_x
09-30-2015, 12:19 PM
Yaay :) It worked, thank you so much :D x

goonergaz
09-30-2015, 12:34 PM
no probs...glad to help :)

KnightOfTruth
09-30-2015, 01:47 PM
Yeah, same thing happened with the US site. Most of us never redeemed those codes I think because we were always waiting for that next "big" thing (that never came). I had YEARS worth of codes and thousands of coins that had expired simply due to time I guess. Sounds like the same thing was happening over there too (except you guys got much better physical items).

Still haven't heard anything about what they're replacing their loyalty program with though. I loved how they used to send you cool things for registering a game early (like Zelda feather styluses and such). Most of my Nintendo games end up sitting sealed for awhile due to backlog, but I'm interested to see if we'll have to play them by a certain date or something going forward (though I guess renters or people who borrow them could still take advantage of that). :shrug:

Twisted
10-03-2015, 08:41 AM
from what I read the new rewards will be DIGITAL only going forward..like "DLC" content format...instead of getting DLC from Nintendo via preordering a game, you will buy a game, register it, and do the survey and get DLC content that way..i can't see that happening with every first title game, but it maybe something as little as a "color variation" of a character outfit, or a "bonus level" or skins..also there will be cross promo's allegedly, with other "Nintendo approved" vendors..like register 5 games and get $5 off your next Pizza hut order, etc..this is just from what I read on-line with some interview of one of the Nintendo higher ups..who was saying "digital rewards" will be offered, and "cross promotional activities" etc. but no more, physical items is what I got from it.