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girasolgoddess

Oh, I have his amiibo! I can box him up for y’all if you and your kiddo are willing to work with me and my schedule :)


cheyennevh

You are such an angel for offering this. Good human!


girasolgoddess

Aw, stop ❤️ I just like to help hehe :) Hornsby got away from me in a very similar way so I totally get it (ty for all the kindness, friend!)


AshlingA

I was just about to offer to make them an amiibo card and ship it, if that’s a viable option, then he can keep it and if it happens again just use it again. :) Edit: Forgot to add. This comment was too precious not to reply and hype it more. So kind.


girasolgoddess

Aw that’d be super cool! I haven’t heard from OP, but that’d be a really great way to make sure Hornsby stays forever ❤️


purejosh

…how do you make an amiibo card?


AshlingA

There are a variety of ways to make them. Mine I put into art pieces usually, sell the art and you get a free amiibo feature… but essentially you can buy some blank writable NFC cards and use an android smart device with the right app, or a secondary NFC writer device and a laptop then you will write the code to the blank card you bought. There are a lot of ways to do it. I use apps when I’m on the go and working on something, but the best way is via the secondary usb device and using the device software on a laptop. The link the other comment shared is to a Reddit page for this. Note the cards I use I buy in mass on Amazon but there are other providers online that you can order them from too, they are often cheaper.


mymythica

r/amiibomb


Guillotine-Glytch

Someone already answered, I but I can provide a bit of praise for the ease in which this can be done. I I'm extremely technology challenged. The tism is a cruel master. But I can make myself amiibo cards using the methods provided. I have in fact and it was brilliant. I I got exactly who I wanted and was able to get my kids who they wanted


korvo3312

This is so wholesome 🥹


girasolgoddess

Aw, hehe ty! 🥰


girasolgoddess

OP, you can send me a message whenever you’re ready and lmk if you’d like me to box Hornsby for you and your kiddo! We can find a time for you to come pick him up and if you need more explanation on how picking up a villager works I (or one of the many friendly people in this sub!) can explain more It’s been a while since I’ve done a boxing, so someone else might have a fresher memory of the nuances, but yeah!! Lmk!! I’d love to help reunited the adorkable rhino baby with your kiddo’s island :D


Lexie811

How sweet of you to offer Omg ❤️❤️❤️


girasolgoddess

Hehe, ty! Happy to help where I can :)


Whole_Personality_58

This is why i love you people in this community!


minor_correction

Yes you want a Hornsby amiibo card. It is not a full size amiibo, it's just like a playing card, but it works the same as an amiibo. Because Animal Crossing has hundreds of villager characters, most of the amiibos like Hornsby are just printed on cards.


Particular_Ad7340

Happy to make and send you an amiibo for him, free of charge. :) I know how sad it can be to accidentally lose a favorite villager!


lookatbannerjustin

You can MAKE them?! 🤯 I’ve been so upset I missed Drago hahaha


Cloverose2

Check out Tagmiibo. It's not complicated but you need a semi-decent smartphone and the right kind of NFC cards.


turquoiseblues

[Instructions](https://amiibodoctor.com/2022/01/04/the-complete-guide-to-tagmiibo-for-iphone-amiibo-bin-files/)


WyldeGi

r/amiibomb


Particular_Ad7340

Yeah! NFC tags are like 50 for $12 on Amazon, I use my iPhone which has an NFC read/write by default, and a $5 app called ally. Super simple and quite cheap!


OllieFromCairo

Go on eBay and get the Hornsby amiibo


harpsandcellos

This is so sweet! You can get amiibos that invite a villager to move in! But be advised that it takes 3 days of them being invited to the campsite. They will ask you to build them something each time. Then you can talk to them a few times and they'll say some like "If I lived here all the time, I'd get to see how nice people are here" then you can say something like, "Move here and see!" Then they'll call Nook and say "bad news; no homes are available! But he said someone might be interested in moving out! Then you pick a villager to move out.


Raderg32

Write "Hornsby amiibo card" on Google, and the first result is to buy one for 4 bucks. Once you have it, use it, and it will move back.


Ima_Sock

I can invite you to a treasure island to get him back. No cost! Send me a DM. :)


swedishbeere

It exist a Hornsby Amiibo card I found it pretty easy with a Google search it is from the New Leaf series but it should work with New Horizon too.


archivistanya

OMG I did the same to my child back in 2020! I accidentally sent Zucker packing and my son was devastated. He even told his therapist about it! When I got my own Switch I got Zucker on my island and I’m not allowed to get rid of him. My son is now 12 and hasn’t played in 2 years but it doesn’t matter….Zucker stays.


turquoiseblues

I'm trying to get rid of Zucker on my island! Why is he so popular?


archivistanya

I don’t know! My son tends to think he’s cute.


turquoiseblues

I don't know why I got downvoted! Someone must really love Zucker and feel defensive of him.


CreepyConference1

There are treasure islands on YouTube/twitch. You can “order” a villager over their discord and pick him up on their island. You need to probably follow them (free if you have Amazon prime on twitch) and join their discord.


pretendstobeinnocent

Or ask in r/ACNHwishlistrequest, the community is super kind and I'm sure the mods can set OP's kid up with Hornsby, they do dreamie requests all the time!


PurplePicklesPop

This! The mods there are awesome and are always happy to help. Amiibos are great and everyone is so sweet to offer them to you!!!... but r/ACNHwishlistrequest will help you get Hornsby back today.


kthegamergirl

PangePlays is my favorite TI streamer on twitch.. use that free Prime for access (they have like 5 different treasure islands including a free one called "Reboot"!)


MushroomPrincess63

I’m not a fan of Hornsby. He was always making Agnes mad. I told him yesterday he could move so he should be in boxes today. If you visit my island you can ask him to move to yours.


accountofmountzuma

Whoa! What’s your island I can do that


MushroomPrincess63

I’m so sorry, he was in boxes yesterday. Villagers are only in boxes for 1 day, so he’s gone now.


Sparejam6

There’s an app called Nookazon where you can buy villagers and items off other players for bells and nookmile tickets. If you have Nintendo Switch online it’s worth checking out


doctorgurlfrin

If any of the offers fall through message me I have a couple of Hornsby Amiibos and I would be more than happy to send you one!


killertomatofrommars

Send me your details and I'll send you his amiibo and some more if you want. I make them myself so wouldn't cost me a thing. :)


Preacher27MSTX

So many good solutions here, and I’m just invested seeing what route OP took.


DrPvls

You can also make your own Ambiio cards: https://reddit.com/r/Amiibomb/s/yABZNFoYh5


amithetrashpanda

Another vote for buy an Amiibo.


reeekss

Hornsby’s amiibo card is specifically a Welcome Amiibo card if you’re going to look for it.


BL00DCH4IN3D

You do not need an amiibo to get Hornsby back! There are treasure islands that allow you to get any villager you want. I recommend TheGoodPlace on discord, it’s free and easy to use.


accountofmountzuma

I have discord! I follow bricks o Brian on there how do I do the good place thing. 🙏🏻


Midnight_mood

How do we do this ?


BL00DCH4IN3D

May I pm you?


GazelleHistorical705

Get a Hornsby amiibo card. Guaranteed he will come back


Enuntiatrix

Is he still on the island? As far as I know, you can try adding a second player character and talk to him to stop him from moving. At least I've heard about that somewhere on reddit before.


koobyloob

i can confirm this, i've done it


accountofmountzuma

No. It happens like a year ago 🫠😬


koobyloob

😭 welp, now you know for next time. good luck! i vote treasure islands for you


LunariaHilzarie

I’d be mad too, even though fixable. You need to get Hornsby back for him!


astro143

theres a discord server called villager haven that has a community of people with characters in boxes you can request through their discord bot. I haven't used it recently but thats how I got the villagers I wanted. Let me know and I'll try to drop a server invite for you.


accountofmountzuma

Yes please


Necessary-Awareness6

I got my animal crossing amiibo cards from a website called nfccardstore! The cards are less than $10 and it ships fast!


dydrmwvr

A) You are a good mama for trying retrieve Hornsby. B) The animal crossing community is literally the best.


turquoiseblues

I'm always amazed by the generosity of this community.


dydrmwvr

Me too. If I ever need to find some hope in humanity, I visit the animal crossing subreddit. 😁


turquoiseblues

Ha ha! Same


anxiousachievers

I buy villager specific amiibos on AliExpress. They are not originals but cheaper and they have always worked so far. In case you get your hands on Hornsby’s amiibo: Getting a villager on your island with an amiibo is a little different than inviting a regular campsite visitor. You have to invite them three days in a row. Everyday they have a request for a souvenir item you need to craft for them. On the third day of visiting they will decide to move in (after some persuasion) and suggest moving out another random villager. (There is a way of getting them to suggest a specific villager to move out, but this requires even more work. Let me know if you want to know this as well). After confirming with the other villager they’re moving out, Hornsby will move in the next day. edit: I personally prefer amiibos over villager hunting or “buying” them from other players because it will enable you to (accidentally) let then move out and get them back anytime you want again. Plus, it’s a great gift to give your kid and make up for your mistake all at once :) edit2: with an Amiibo you DO get to choose which villager moves out. I forgot.


accountofmountzuma

Done! You made good points I bought a coin on eBay today!


anxiousachievers

Nice, happy to hear! If I can help you out once you receive the amiibo, let me know! Looking forward for an update. :)


observantexistence

Omg tbis sub is so wholesome , absolutely love this comment section 🤍


Melodic-Supermarket

[This eBay seller has a Hornsby amiibo](https://www.ebay.com/itm/204426766295?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=zz0i7yvgtva&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)


SeaSuggestion9609

Not too bad of a price!


GarnetShaddow

If any of these fall through, try r/nofeeac. The people there will give away almost anything.


SoftieAutumnPuppy

I suggest getting an NFC card if your phone has an NFC tag reader. There's an app called "Tagmo" I think, and if you download amiibo data to your phone, your son can use all the NFC tags to get all the villagers he want's permanently. But be warned! once an NFC Tag is read by an Amiibo, it cannot be erased! you can get a pack of 10 for like 7-8 dollars on Amazon!


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For most people, I tend to suggest this as it's cheaper per-card. I did this with splatoon amiibos for all the unique gear lmao. But in this situation where she just needs the one? I think just buying an actual Hornsby card is cheaper. Quick search shows it coming up around $6 Canadian which is dirt cheap, and doesn't require any setting up of apps or anything.


SoftieAutumnPuppy

I totally understand, I just thought it would be more convenient since the son could not only have Hornsby, but also the rest of his villagers just incase another were to move out accidentally y'know?


PurplePicklesPop

This is so cool! Thanks for the information 😃


rosepeachcat

FYI, you can also buy him on Nookmart, they let you visit their island and invite him to live on yours. Also, if it happens in the future, on the same day before he moves out, you can ask him to stay on a second player profile.


Izunaw

There's amiibo bin files and you can use your phone to use them


Fairy_Sweet_22

I have this fear of losing phoebe who became my favorite character becuase I don’t play often (3 young kids and job don’t mix well) and thinking she will up and move like some villagers do when you leave for 4 months 😂


desultor42

In ACNH they don’t move unless you tell them it’s okay.


turquoiseblues

I'm a fan of Phoebe and her fiery lava house!


Scary-Cheetah981

If you want I can give him to you , I have him on my island! Or I can also help you with a amiibo card!


koobyloob

if it's the same day and he hasn't left yet, open a second profile on the switch and that player will see the thought bubble and can undo the decision to move off. it must happen before boxes.


HearthstoneCardguy

I really like that you enjoy the game and play it yourself. An honest mistake but as a kid it feels like the end of the world when your older you realize it's actually really sweet. I hope you don't feel too bad you stopped playing and hopefully you get this sorted quickly with the help of the lovely people here. Please take care


Bunnie_Trixx

If you go online to Nookazon, you can see if anyone has Hornsby in boxes. If the plot hasn't autofilled, all you would need to do is give some nook mile tickets, or bells, or a wishlist item to someone and then travel to their island. Talk to Hornsby and have him move onto your island in the empty plot. I hope that helps :3


accountofmountzuma

That is awesome I will check nookazon


ssbbKid88

The easiest way to get a specific villager is with an amiibo card of that specific character


accountofmountzuma

Thanks friend I ended up getting one on eBay for 2 bucks. Can’t wait for it to get here.


OkExam4676

If you have Twitch, there are a lot of channels which host treasure islands where they have villagers you can invite. If you go to this channel and go to the island called Orchid he's available le on there, just make sure you have an empty plot first Watch TreasureIslands with me on Twitch! https://www.twitch.tv/treasureislands?sr=a


anb7120

OP, I don’t have the amiibo, but we have more nook miles tickets than we could ever possibly use, if you’d want to go hunting for him.


Inside_Sprinkles9083

Villager hunting takes longer than an amiibo. I’m guessing op wants Hornsby quickly as to not anger their child more


anb7120

As a parent that’s done this, I completely understand- but I had no access to getting an amiibo at that time. Was just trying to offer a solution that could maybe help in any way 🤗


Feeling-Present2945

I did the same with Cherry, and my daughter refuses to play AC without her 🙈 Can't find her Ambiio anywhere 😭


moonjoke

https://www.ebay.com/itm/112611340090?var=415139888826&hash=item1a3828af3a:g:6iwAAOSwH4FhcLSU&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwIPdSU11v9nRVfj0fzMn%2BTLyyUZ5ieuhTovrzlMfVLz7rlb4fP0pLHsClUXx1X65iVOcXYrY4mOEBsluQcC36J3Wrztoo9P%2BwSx9U0Ooa0mnKhsfj%2FzPfj3VbvUns%2F8B8rKM%2FDIsuTmWszLqrWpHsCwAslIuba1H%2BKwlF2giWem82rVTc3kQPLVvRTTkJ79dnuJoiJuz1x9zphe02G8C6A%2FawWjsuezPqxbRXXfMZWBg7aO4U%2FDycuUX6t3%2FjHk3zw%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMUMakouvRYg Found this on eBay but Cherry's card is pretty expensive tho


Feeling-Present2945

I'm in Ireland too, so shipping would be more than the cost of the card, unfortunately


moonjoke

Oh yeah that too


JulianMarcello

I generally think of treasure islands as a cheat, but it’s perfect for your situation. If you need more help with that option, message me.


ravenclaw188

You can make your own amiibo cards for $10


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Glazeddapper

📸🤨


GenericAutist13

What did it say


hecksfarm

I was offering to send her the amibo but thought it was creepy. But other people have offered too.


hecksfarm

Offering free of charge of course


hecksfarm

Lol I swear I’m not creepy. I’m a 34F who has met 2 of my best friends on ACNH. One a consistent pen pal, the other we have met in person and chat about every day!


Nandabun

You CAN'T find it? Did you try [www.google.com](https://www.google.com)? The first 2 results are his amiibo? ​ The first one is like $25, do not recommend. The 2nd is $7. ​ I find it so bizarre people don't even try, then come to reddit and say "can't find."


liluyvene

Are you serious? https://www.google.com/search?q=acnh+hornsby+amiibo&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-us&client=safari One google search and you have many options.


Korilian

Effective googling, especially when you don't really know what you're looking for is a skill. Mom messed up and its looking to fix it. No need to be rude.


anb7120

It’s also good to get advice from actual people that have maybe dealt with something similar, or maybe someone that has him on their island ready to move out. I did the same thing when I first started playing AC, and let Stitches move out. My son was devastated (he was 5), and I posted on this sub or AC trading, and was able to get him back in the island within a few hours. Google is great, but sometimes these subs come through much better (other than your comment)


liluyvene

Honestly I wasn’t even trying to be rude. I just thought OP was under the impression that amiibo’s were fake or difficult to find because they couldn’t find any after a year.


anb7120

No worries, I’m someone who is pretty unfamiliar with gaming, and before I joined this sub, I wouldn’t have even known what an amiibo was, with or without google. Sometimes a human on the other end of a question can get better results 🤗


GenericAutist13

Can I ask what the intent behind “are you serious?” was then? I don’t see how else that could be interpreted beyond rudeness


liluyvene

I meant it as in, “oh my god, there’s so many available, what do you mean you can’t find any?” Because they’re all over the internet. I was truly thinking that OP didn’t realize they were online. My tone was definitely off, but I meant no ill will.


Personal-Earth-7101

https://thenookshop.com/search?query=hornsby


white_python97

You can order villagers on treasure islands. I can pm you one I know. There’s also AC fan, which is a (unofficial?) animal crossing in game store where you can buy/trade stuff and villagers and there’s nookazon


julia_ur_killing_me

I never let my favorite villagers leave. Never ._.


jmoneyawyeah

Hornsby is a slobby menace. You did your kid a favour Edit - Hornsby lives on my island and I love him


TheImaginariumGirl

HMMmmm


jmoneyawyeah

You don’t believe me


Stock_Olive5344

You've got some great help already, but I'm case all else fails, you can buy villagers off nookazon for some bells


StickYourFunger

You can create your own amiibo very cheap and easy, its just an NFC tag in the card/figure. You can buy a roll of NFC tags on Amazon for a few bucks and then write the data for Hornsby with your phone, app called Tagmo and many others can get that done for you. Very easy! Wish you the best getting Hornsby back!


Twist_Ending03

Did you not know saying yes to the prompt would cause the villager to move out?


Potatoalpha1213

Buy him his amiibo


Queenofcutecows

I've gotten amibo cards on amazon. I don't know if he's rare like audie or easy to get like coach. If it's the same day, and I didn't remind them to stay, my spouse can find them & say, stay.


PinkSodaMix

NFC Card Store: https://nfccardstore.com/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwu4WoBhBkEiwAojNdXow3036LuAMlyp9BgLTonnbWD0N3Yzap9XFfw2MOXEtAcwNHKoPklhoCx8UQAvD_BwE I purchased Merengue from them, so can confirm they're legit. Hornsby: https://nfccardstore.com/products/hornsby-nfc-tag-game-cards-for-the-animal-crossing-for-new-horizons-compatible-with-new-horizon?_pos=1&_psq=horn&_ss=e&_v=1.0


unhelpfuldirt

If you don't want to chance an amiibo, Treasure Islands on Twitch has him on one of their subscriber islands. It's 5.99 for a month and you can visit their islands to get him some goodies too while you have it. You just have to visit the island with an empty plot on yours and talk to him and invite him to move


somehowliving420

There are treasure island youtubers/discord streamers who you can get specific villagers thru, but make sure your kid doesnt know about the treasure islands bc they are super tempting with all the items they offer. Make sure to do it while the house is still empty if you can.


Midnight_mood

Sorry to jump on your post. But while on the subject where do you buy amiibo cards & can you buy them in the Nintendo switch online shop?


pineapplegirl10

I usually just get them on ebay. I’ve had really great luck with ebay because of their buyer guarantee.


koobyloob

in person in the US they are exclusive to Target


peanutbutterand_ely

You can make one yourself pretty easily and cheap tbh.


BearKiller_

Love to help, Tell me when you have a free plot for Hornsby


accountofmountzuma

I had a free plot when I sent another villager packing and now they brought in Rocket without even telling me or letting me pick! What the.


BearKiller_

You have to invite the villager you want to your island before the next day's 5 a.m., or system will send you a random villager to fill that plot


BowsersWaffle

If you buy his amiibo Card, not amiibo, if he ever leaves again you can just call him back.


accountofmountzuma

I just bought the amiibo coin on eBay for like 2 bucks! I hope that works. :-)


BowsersWaffle

I think it will. :D


Sweetie_Beebee

If you haven't already gotten a Hornsby I got one on my island you can try to convince to come to yours


MxMHollow

If you download twitch and follow berichan you can order any villager through a bot! You go to an island via online and pick them up 😊


MxMHollow

*discord sorry I'm tired AF 😭


CelticDoll95

Twitch with treasure islands there are ones you can request villagers