Ethan Crossfield 
The Legend of Zelda’s next official release arrives on Thursday, September 17, when Nintendo launches the $34.99 Mineru’s Construct amiibo. The figure is based on The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but fans hoping to secure one early have already missed out: pre-orders are sold out.
What happened
Nintendo revealed the Mineru’s Construct amiibo during a period of major Zelda announcements tied to the series’ 40th anniversary. A dedicated Nintendo Direct also confirmed future concerts, shared the simple title of the upcoming Zelda film, and introduced Zelda-themed hardware and accessories for Switch 2. The presentation’s main focus was the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake.
The Mineru figure is scheduled to reach retailers on September 17. Nintendo’s website indicates that the amiibo may receive another supply, although there is no confirmed timetable for a restock. That leaves in-store availability on launch day as the next opportunity for fans who did not place a successful pre-order.
Why it matters
The amiibo offers more than a display piece for players using it with compatible Zelda games. In Tears of the Kingdom, scanning Mineru’s Construct unlocks a special fabric for Link’s paraglider and provides random helpful items. The figure also grants random items in Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment and The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, although those games do not receive a special paraglider fabric.
The sold-out pre-orders also show how quickly demand has built around the Zelda anniversary lineup. Several newly announced hardware products and accessories disappeared from pre-order soon after the Direct, and the Mineru figure has followed the same pattern. Its limited initial availability could make launch-day stock especially important for fans who want the in-game bonuses.
What to watch next
Mineru’s Construct is not the only Zelda amiibo on the way. Nintendo also announced Young Link and Young Zelda figures modeled after their redesigned appearances in the upcoming Ocarina of Time remake. Those pre-orders are sold out as well, but Nintendo’s restocking language means another chance to buy them cannot be ruled out.
September 17 will be a busy date for Nintendo fans beyond the Zelda lineup. Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave is also scheduled to release for Switch 2 that day. For Zelda players, however, the immediate priority is tracking retailer inventory for Mineru’s Construct and checking Nintendo’s updates for any additional stock.
Key details for Zelda fans
- Mineru’s Construct launches on Thursday, September 17.
- The amiibo is priced at $34.99.
- Pre-orders are currently sold out.
- Tears of the Kingdom players receive a special paraglider fabric and random helpful items.
- Random items are also available in Breath of the Wild and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment.
Expert View
The Mineru’s Construct amiibo is a small release with unusually strong momentum because it connects a physical collectible to useful Tears of the Kingdom content. Nintendo’s broad anniversary push has made Zelda hardware, figures, and upcoming software visible at the same time, but sold-out pre-orders risk shifting attention from celebration to scarcity. Clear restock communication would give more players a fair opportunity to access the figure and its in-game bonus.
