Amiibo

amiibo is a series of figurines designed to interact with the Wii U, and with use of a peripheral, the 3DS. The figures represent characters from different Nintendo franchises. The amiibo figurines can be placed on the Wii U gamepad, which allows them to transmit data contained in the figure into a variety of games. The amiibo figures can also receive data from the gamepad. The amiibo figures were inspired by the Trophies of the Super Smash Bros. series. The figurines have been estimated to retail at around $10 - $15.

List of characters
The currently announced amiibo figurines are:
 * Mario
 * Kirby
 * Peach
 * Pikachu
 * Villager
 * Pit

Other characters that have been seen but are not yet announced are:


 * Donkey Kong
 * Yoshi
 * Link
 * Zelda
 * Samus
 * Wii Fit Trainer
 * Fox
 * Marth

Games
The amiibo figurines have been announced in conjunction with Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, and as such are based on the character models in that game. Using the amiibos, the player can use a unique fighter which can fight alongside the player in-game, and has a customisable move set. The character data can then be sent back to the amiibo and retain its enhancements. The game will feature a level system for the characters, with a maximum character level of 50. The amiibo figures have announced to be compatible with several future Wii U titles:


 * Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U
 * Mario Kart 8
 * Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
 * Mario Party 10
 * Yoshi's Woolly World