Custom Yarn Yoshi Amiibo Inspired by Yoshi's Woolly World Appears Online

An eBay seller created a custom Yoshi Amiibo designed to look like the character’s appearance in the then-upcoming Wii U game, Yoshi’s Woolly World. The figure, listed by a user named “chibi22xd” in January 2015, was a modification of the standard Super Smash Bros. series Yoshi Amiibo. The creator carefully covered the plastic toy in green yarn to match the unique aesthetic of the new platforming adventure. This custom piece was one of many fan-made modifications that appeared online following the successful launch of Nintendo’s Amiibo platform, as collectors and artists sought to personalize their figures.

A Crafty Homage to a New Style

The custom figure was a creative take on Nintendo’s line of interactive toys. While the internal NFC chip remained that of a standard Yoshi Amiibo, the exterior was completely transformed. The seller meticulously applied a green yarn texture over the plastic figure, successfully emulating the distinct visual style of Yoshi’s Woolly World. This upcoming game was positioned as a spiritual successor to Kirby’s Epic Yarn, a well-regarded Nintendo Wii title also developed by Good-Feel. In Yoshi’s Woolly World, the entire game world, from its levels to its characters, is presented as if constructed from cloth, yarn, and other craft materials. The custom Amiibo directly mirrored this charming art direction, showcasing a popular trend among fans who were customizing their figures with new paint jobs, materials, and poses. The listing by “chibi22xd” stood out for its direct and timely connection to an anticipated first-party Nintendo title.

Yoshi’s Woolly World and Amiibo Integration

At the time of the custom figure’s appearance, Yoshi’s Woolly World was scheduled for release in the first half of 2015 as a Nintendo Wii U exclusive. The game was being developed by Good-Feel, the studio behind Kirby’s Epic Yarn, with assistance from Nintendo’s own Software Planning & Development Division. Nintendo had already confirmed that the title would feature Amiibo support, a key feature for its major releases. However, specific details about its functionality were not yet announced. Fans were left to speculate whether Nintendo would release an official line of Yarn Yoshi Amiibo or how existing figures, like the one this custom was based on, would interact with the game. The custom creation from “chibi22xd” served as a tangible example of what an official product might look like, heightening fan excitement for both the game and the potential for new, uniquely designed figures.

Standard Yoshi Amiibo Functionality

Because the custom yarn figure was built upon an official product, its internal NFC chip would have functioned identically to any other Yoshi Amiibo from the Super Smash Bros. collection. In early 2015, the Yoshi figure was already compatible with several major Wii U titles, giving it value beyond its use as a collectible. In Super Smash Bros. for Wii U, players could use the figure to create and train a “Figure Player” (FP). This AI combatant learns from the player’s fighting style, levels up with experience, and can be used in battles. In Mario Kart 8, tapping the Yoshi Amiibo to the Wii U GamePad unlocked a special Mii racing suit themed after the green dinosaur. For the action game Hyrule Warriors, the figure could be scanned once per day to receive random in-game items, rupees, or weapons. This existing compatibility provided a baseline of utility for the custom-designed toy. As this custom figure made waves, Nintendo was preparing to launch the third wave of official Amiibo figures in February 2015, expanding the roster of available characters.