The new figure was revealed through the Nintendo Today app, where Nintendo showcased the amiibo’s design and its in-game functionality for Nintendo Switch owners.
The Mineru’s Construct amiibo features articulated arms that allow collectors to pose the figure for display.
Nintendo’s reveal notes that tapping the amiibo to a Nintendo Switch running The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom will unlock a special paraglider fabric.
Nintendo has not released pricing information for the figure; that detail is still pending.
A rewritten summary of the announcement: Nintendo confirmed that a poseable Mineru’s Construct amiibo will become available on September 17th and that the physical figure grants a unique paraglider fabric when scanned in Tears of the Kingdom on Nintendo Switch.
The reveal is currently available to view in the Nintendo Today app.
Context and platform details: amiibo are Nintendo’s NFC-enabled physical accessories first introduced in 2014.
They are designed to interact with compatible games on Nintendo hardware including Nintendo Switch, Wii U, and New Nintendo 3DS systems. amiibo commonly provide cosmetic items, in-game bonuses, and unlockable content across multiple first- and third-party titles; the Mineru’s Construct figure continues that tradition with a Tears of the Kingdom-specific reward.
Developer and franchise information: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was developed by Nintendo EPD and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch.
The franchise’s amiibo line has frequently offered cosmetic and gameplay-linked bonuses, making these figures of interest to both collectors and players.
Reporting credit: This update was first reported by Jason Ganos, editor-in-chief at Nintendo Wire and creator of Amiibo News, following Nintendo’s official reveal in the Nintendo Today app.
What’s next: Nintendo has confirmed the September 17th release date for the Mineru’s Construct amiibo but has yet to announce MSRP or pre-order details.
Nintendo Switch owners and collectors should watch official Nintendo channels, the Nintendo Today app, and the Nintendo eShop for further announcements and availability information.