Nintendo has confirmed a release date for the long-awaited Mineru’s Construct amiibo, a new figure tied to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch.
The announcement, posted by Nintendo of America on Twitter on May 12, 2026, sets the amiibo’s launch for Sept. 17, 2026.
The Mineru’s Construct figure stands out in Nintendo’s amiibo lineup for its articulated, poseable arms and in-game functionality.
Background and platform compatibility
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was developed by Nintendo EPD and released for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.
Amiibo figures are Nintendo’s NFC-enabled accessories that first debuted in 2014 and are used across Nintendo platforms to unlock in-game rewards, cosmetic items, and other content.
On Nintendo Switch systems, amiibo are read via the console’s NFC reader, which is integrated into the right Joy-Con controller and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
What Nintendo announced
In its announcement, Nintendo of America highlighted two key points: the Mineru’s Construct amiibo includes articulated arms that collectors can pose, and scanning the figurine in Tears of the Kingdom will grant Link a unique paraglider design.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo said the new amiibo features poseable arms and that tapping the figure in-game will award a distinct paraglider appearance for Link in Tears of the Kingdom.
Release details and user notes
- Release date: Sept. 17, 2026 (announced May 12, 2026)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (works with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)
- Function: Grants a unique paraglider skin when scanned in-game
- Physical feature: Articulated, poseable arms—an uncommon trait among amiibo
Collectors and fans should watch official Nintendo channels and the Nintendo eShop for product listings and pre-order information.
The amiibo line remains one of Nintendo’s most consistent physical tie-ins to software, and this release continues the company’s pattern of offering character-specific cosmetic rewards for Switch titles.
As always, official purchasing and compatibility details will be available through Nintendo of America and Nintendo’s regional stores.
The Sept. 17 release gives fans several months to plan pre-orders and collections before the Mineru’s Construct amiibo becomes available.
The announcement, posted by Nintendo of America on Twitter on May 12, 2026, sets the amiibo’s launch for Sept. 17, 2026.
The Mineru’s Construct figure stands out in Nintendo’s amiibo lineup for its articulated, poseable arms and in-game functionality.
Background and platform compatibility
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was developed by Nintendo EPD and released for Nintendo Switch on May 12, 2023.
Amiibo figures are Nintendo’s NFC-enabled accessories that first debuted in 2014 and are used across Nintendo platforms to unlock in-game rewards, cosmetic items, and other content.
On Nintendo Switch systems, amiibo are read via the console’s NFC reader, which is integrated into the right Joy-Con controller and the Nintendo Switch Pro Controller.
What Nintendo announced
In its announcement, Nintendo of America highlighted two key points: the Mineru’s Construct amiibo includes articulated arms that collectors can pose, and scanning the figurine in Tears of the Kingdom will grant Link a unique paraglider design.
In journalistic terms, Nintendo said the new amiibo features poseable arms and that tapping the figure in-game will award a distinct paraglider appearance for Link in Tears of the Kingdom.
Release details and user notes
- Release date: Sept. 17, 2026 (announced May 12, 2026)
- Platform: Nintendo Switch (works with The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom)
- Function: Grants a unique paraglider skin when scanned in-game
- Physical feature: Articulated, poseable arms—an uncommon trait among amiibo
Collectors and fans should watch official Nintendo channels and the Nintendo eShop for product listings and pre-order information.
The amiibo line remains one of Nintendo’s most consistent physical tie-ins to software, and this release continues the company’s pattern of offering character-specific cosmetic rewards for Switch titles.
As always, official purchasing and compatibility details will be available through Nintendo of America and Nintendo’s regional stores.
The Sept. 17 release gives fans several months to plan pre-orders and collections before the Mineru’s Construct amiibo becomes available.
