I don't buy Amiibos because I have a feeling that once I give in, I won't just stop at one, haha. I see the appeal, though (and I've been tempted to get some, too). They're figurines of popular Nintendo characters, with the added bonus of being compatible with Nintendo games. The first part alone is enough for people to want them. I mean, some people just buy the figures and keep them sealed in their collections.
Personally, I don't see Amiibos going away anytime soon. They're a big hit, and I bet Nintendo already has stuff planned for the NX utilising them. c:
As someone who owns 2 amiibo, the Captain Falcon and Lucas ones, I can say that, despite not having any actual use for them, I enjoy just having tiny figures of the characters in some of my favorite games. F-Zero GX is my favorite game of all time, and Mother 3 is another among my favorites. Recently, I've been yearning for the unlikely as hell to get Shulk amiibo just because I recently played Xenoblade... and now it's another of my favorite games of all time.
Zelos was here, Lloyd is a loser.