As fans of Fire Emblem Fates, we couldn’t be more thrilled with the latest pre-order from Good Smile Company’s Nendoroid series of figures: Elise! Fans will remember her as the youngest of the four royal siblings of Nohr.

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Elise’s starting class in Fates was Troubadour, so it stands to reason that she would come with a Heal Staff and “healing effects” accessory. Look at her! She looks like a freaking magical girl!

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And no troubadour is complete without their horse! Elise is packaged with a special equine wearing gear to match its rider. The horse’s front legs are also posable.

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Elise is a princess of many moods and as such comes with three different facial expressions to swap out as you please: a standard expression, a smiling expression (seen in the header), and an upset expression. I adore her “upset” face. The sculptor did an amazing job with the puffed-out cheeks and pursed lips.

You can pre-order Nendoroid Elise now for ¥5,370 before tax. She is available at the official Good Smile Company online store. Nendoroid Elise is scheduled to ship in January 2017.

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Nendoroid Corrin (Female) is also planned! This concept art is the only information on the figure we have at this time.

[source: Kahotan’s Blog]

Dragon Warriors (a.k.a. Dragon Quest) has some of the best enemy designs in the RPG genre, thanks in no small part to concept art from Akira Toriyama of Dragon Ball fame. The video game series has spawned tons of merchandise and while most of it stars the popular Slime character, other monsters do occasionally get their turn in the lime light. The time around, Square-Enix is celebrating some of the bigger and badder monsters of the series in their new Legendary Dragon Warrior Plush line. The three characters immortalized in this line are Zoma, Sidoh, and Dragonlord.

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Zoma stands 290 millimeters tall and is 230 millimeters wide. His skull bling hangs from an actual chain, which is a nice touch.

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Sidoh is 330 millimeters tall and 330 millimeters wide. His tail has a little mini-head on it. Freaky stuff.

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Dragonlord measures 340 millimeters tall and 300 millimeters wide. His design may seem more simple than the other two but keep in mind that he is from the very first game in the series.

These plushes are available to pre-order now, costing¥6,264 each. They are scheduled to ship in late September 2016.

It is great that Square-Enix is branching out from beyond the more “popular” monsters as subjects for plushes. Now, can we get a Don Mole plush already?

The biggest license at Bandai’s booth at San Diego Comic-Con was easily Power Rangers. Merchandise from the series took up the majority of the booth’s real estate. And, I have to tell you, it is a good time to be a Power Rangers fan!

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While there were several items that limited in edition, the majority appeared to be open edition.

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Nostalgia was the name of the game with these toys. Many of the placards read “Legacy” on them and harkened back to the first several seasons of the show.

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Some of the toys on display will be exclusive to certain retailers, like Toys R’ Us or Walgreens. Those effected had the store’s emblem on the placard.

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Real talk: I love Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir so much. But, the merchandise on display, for the most part, disappointed me. The quality reminded me of those Sailor Moon dolls from the 90’s. They just don’t look enough like the characters, especially Adrien (there is something about his eyes that is off, too). The two-pack that was SDCC-exclusive seemed much better in terms of matching the design.

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The portion of the Miraculous toy selection that I liked a great deal was the plush assortment of Tikki and Plagg, the sidekicks /confidantes for Marinette and Adrien. I thought the pair were very cute and their size (6 inches tall) fit their characters nicely.

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One of the big draws for Bandai’s booth was the corner of Gashapon machines filled with Dragon Ball mini-figures. Quite a few attendees were excited about their inclusion. I even witnessed a fan working all four machines at once! That is some dedication, right there.

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Oh, did I mention there was giant plush of Tubbs the cat from Neko Atsume a.k.a. Kitty Collector? It wasn’t not for sale but visitors could pose with it and take pictures. Figures of the game’s lovable felines were also on display at the booth. Attendees had the opportunity to purchase a set of desktop figures starring some of the game’s stars.

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I personally know several people who will be excited about this one: a prototype of Dark Souls III‘s Artorias the Abysswalker along with concept art for the Faraam Knight. Both characters will be part of Banpresto’s DXF Figure line.

What items are you excited about? Let us know in the comments!

Over at Kotobukiya‘s San Diego Comic-Con booth, fans of both American and Japanese licenses found figures that fit their needs. While there was plenty of items on display that were already released, let’s focus on those teaser pieces!

IMG_0320 IMG_0323 IMG_0322 IMG_0321Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo figure series was well represented at their booth. From the horror film branch of the line, there was a prototype of Bishoujo Edward Scissorhands as well as concept art for Bishoujo Tiffany and Chucky. On the gaming side, Ibuki and R. Mika from Street Fighter both had concept art on display.

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There were also prototypes and concept art for DC Comics-branded Bishoujo figures. Of the three on display, Squirrel Girl was by far my favorite. The design is playful and captures the character’s essence very well.

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Springing from a partnership between Kotobukiya and Supercell, here are prototypes of five statues based on the games, Clash of Clans and Clash Royale.  The characters included are Barbarian, Archer, Wizard, P.E.K.K.A, and the Prince.
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From the Japanese gaming sector, Tales of Berseria‘s Velvet Crowe and Touken Ranbu Online‘s Shokudaikiri Mitsutada will both be getting the ArtFX J treatment.

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Anime fans weren’t forgotten either. Edward Elric and Roy Mustang from Full Metal Alchemist will be joining the company’s ArtFX J series. Yu-Gi-Oh also has its own line of ArtFX J figures, many of which are scheduled to be release in the fourth Quarter of 2016 or the beginning of 2017. There was even a prototype Cu-Poche (a series I personally adore). The figure in question was of Maho Nishizumi from Girls Und Panzer.

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There was plenty of Star Wars merchandise to go around but one of the most impressive of was this ArtFX statue of Darth Vader – A New Hope ver. The 1/7-scale figure was rather imposing up close.

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Characters from the Marvel universe were in abundance. I thought the battle-damaged bases for the Captain America and Iron Man ArtFX+ figures were nice touches. And check out that Thanos! He is a Fine Art Statue rather than one of the ArtFX figures, which explains the increased price tag.

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There was a large lineup from the DC universe as well. They had figures of classic heroes (and villains) in several different art styles. Those from the Batman and Superman series had the most variety.

Did you stop by Kotobukiya’s SDCC booth yourself? What did you think of their offerings? Let us know in the comments!

Square-Enix’s booth at San Diego Comic-Con was a freaking wonderland for fans of any of the company’s franchises (okay, mostly Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts but I did spot the odd Dragon Quest item). An entire half of the booth’s real estate was dedicated to pleasing us toy collectors with displays set up showcasing upcoming products as well as items available to purchase on the show floor. Here are the highlights for the figures not yet produced!

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Starting with the Final Fantasy series, we have Cloud, Barret, Sepiroth, and Squall. All four are from Square-Enix’s Play Art -Kai- line which have interchangeable limbs and certain degrees to which it can be posed. These gentlemen share the same tentative price tag of US$149.99 and all have an undecided release date.

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There were also Play Arts -Kai- figures from Final Fantasy XV , these guys are scheduled to be released this September.

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And the winner for the cutest figures go to these Static Arts mini figures from World of Final Fantasy. Shown here are Tama (the white bunny-squirrel-looking one), Cactuar Conductor, Chocochick, and Magictek Armor (fans of Final Fantasy VI will no doubt recognize that one). Again, release date is “to be determined.”

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Moving on to Kingdom Hearts! Lots of prototypes to see. Ones that particularly caught my eye were the Roxas Play Arts -Kai- and the Static Arts mini figures of several critters from the Kingdom Hearts universe: Meow Wow, Chirithy, and the Heartless. Adorable!

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Finally we get to franchises that don’t actually belong to SE. We’re talking American comic book heroes. The majority of them were Marvel (Wolverine, Deadpool, Ironman, Spiderman, and Venom) but DC was represented as well (the lone Batman figure).
Did you stop by the booth? What stood out for you? Let us know in the comments!

At Medicom’s 20th anniversary party, the Japanese toy company previewed several new figure prototypes. One particularly spectacular-looking one was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Link from their Real Action Hero line. Key features of this line are posable figures, fabric clothing, and high quality accessories.

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As we can see from the prototype on display, Link will be packaged with at least a sword, shield, bow, and quiver of arrows. I would not be surprised if additional items are included at release.

Pricing and release date are currently unavailable.

[source: ToyArk, via GoNintendo]

Hyper Light Drifter looks to be the next big indie game and We Love Fine has just the thing to celebrate the title’s upcoming release. The online store recently put up pre-order listing for a plush of the Drifter. To celebrate the support for the game’s Kickstarter campaign, the toy will be 15 percent off of the $28 price tag (equating to $23.80) until April 14.

Hyper Light Drifter with sword - We Love FineThe Drifter’s character design made the transition to plush splendidly, don’t you think? It is made from combination of minky and fleece fabrics and comes armed with his energy sword, which can be affixed to the plush’s hand via velcro (unlike the Shovel Knight plushes‘ magnetic limbs and accessories).

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The Drifter can also be set in all manner of poses with the help of its weighted bottom and feet. The toy is very photogenic, especially with its multiple layers of clothing.

If you plan on purchasing this plush, I would recommend doing so before the April 14 sale deadline. It will still be available to pre-order after that but you will end up paying more. We Love Fine’s Hyper Light Drifter plush is scheduled to ship on July 19.

Kotobukiya’s booth at this year’s WonderCon was swarmed with fans taking pictures but that is to be expected. Cons are when Kotobukiya showcases prototypes of upcoming items along with announcements of figures in development. And this time was no different.

 

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First is the next entry in Kotobukiya’s Bishoujo figure line, Kill Bill‘s The Bride. This figure is so new, they didn’t even have a prototype yet. Instead, they displayed its concept art.

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Also part of their Bishoujo line was Lucky Chloe from Tekken Tag Tournament. This figure is currently available for pre-order online. It is scheduled to release in August.

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From the ArtFX+ line is Halo‘s Spartan Athlon. You can pre-order this figure online with an expected May release.

 

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The Alien Warrior Drone ArtFX+ was more than a little unsettling. It ships in April but you can still pre-order it here. Note: the tiny Alien dudes aren’t part of the package.

 

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An item that garnered a lot of attention was the prototype of the upcoming Kylo Ren ArtFX+ figure. It is always neat to see this portion of the design process. The finished product is available to pre-order online with an expected July release.

 

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Building on the popularity of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Kotobukiya will also be releasing a set of ArtFX+ figures starring C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8. This item, while still listed on Kotobukiya’s online store, is currently sold out.

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Positioned beside the Kylo Ren prototype were the Captain Phasma and First Order Stormtrooper ArtFX+ figures. I thought it was a nice touch that you could choose between a single First Order Stormtrooper or a two-pack.

And thus ends my list of highlights from Kotobukiya’s booth. Did I miss something? Let me know in the comments!

Man, Square Enix Products knows the key to my heart and wallet: game-accurate plushes. The North American Square Enix Online Store recently listed two delightful stuffed toys based on Final Fantasy XIV minions, little companions for your in-game character: Fat Cat and Goobbue.

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Let’s take a look at the Fat Cat first. This cutie is 8 inches tall and described as “round and pillowy.” Details include little pink paw pads and a puffy nob tail. Check out the store listing to see more images of this darling. Fat Cat will ship June 29 of this year and is available for pre-order now for US$39.99.

 

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While just as lovable as Fat Cat, the Goobbue here is “flat and fluffy,” resembling more of a pillow than a plush. It is also much taller, measuring 21 and a quarter inches tall. I highly recommend checking out the toy’s store listing to see additional images of this gentle giant. Like the Fat Cat, Goobbue will also ship June 29 and is available to pre-order for the same price of US$39.99.

If you want to see the items in “the wild,” a dedicated post on the Final Fantasy XIV developers’ blog has a some fun with them.

What do you think of these two new toys? Are there any other minions you would like to see similar treatment?

The love for Yacht Club Games’ Shovel Knight is still going strong (as well it should) and the thirst for merchandise is real. WeLoveFine started shipping out their musical Troupple King plush just a few days ago and of course, there is always the stuffed version of the titular Shovel Knight but what about the rest of the cast? According to a store email sent out today, two additional characters will be joining WeLoveFine’s exclusive plush collection:Plague Knight and Shield Knight!
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Plague Knight, the star of the game’s expansion, Plague of Shadows, comes packaged with his raven-headed staff and alchemy pouch. Both items can be attached to his body via magnets on Plague Knight’s back, hip, and arms. The staff, when stuck to his back can serve as a stand to prop the fellow up for display.

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Shovel Knight’s friend, Shield Knight comes with her trusty shield, which can be magnetically affixed to her back or either of her arms. She is the tallest plush in the collection, standing 12 inches in height.

Plague Knight and Shield Knight are available to pre-order and scheduled to ship July 7. Like their predecessors, each of these plushes will cost $28.

What Shovel Knight character would you like to see plush-ified?

Add this to the list of things I never thought would exist. It turns out Japan loves Ted, the wildly-inappropriate living teddy bear. Who knew? His movies are so popular over in the Land of the Rising Sun that Max Factory and Good Smile Company have developed a figma Ted, complete with a beer bottle and a bong. Yes, he comes with a mini-PVC bong; you can’t make this stuff up.045304fbd2c70eb4b749b7d9e393b4b1

Like all figma, the Ted figure is posable, with articulated joints, and has multiple expressions. To change Ted’s facial features, you switch out his muzzle part (he comes with laughing, smiling, and upset expressions) and move around his articulated eyebrows. He can sit, stand, and do several other poses with the help of the included figma stand. Ted is smaller than most figma, standing only 55 millimeters in height.

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figma Ted is scheduled to ship this July for the price of ¥2,963. He is available to pre-order at the Good Smile Company Online Shop. Pre-orders close March 30 at 9 PM Japan Time.

What do you think of this addition to the figma line?

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The latest release for Good Smile Company’s  Nendoroid posable figures is En Yufuin from Cute High Earth Defense Clube LOVE! (Binan Koukou Chukyuboeibu LOVE! in Japanese). Part of the company’s Orange Rouge line that caters to female fans, the figure of En-chan a.k.a. Battle Lover Cerulean is perfectly timed; the second season of his anime was recently announced.

Nendoroid En Yufuin stands about 100 millimeters tall and is packaged with several interchangeable parts. He comes with his Love Stick weapon along with a special arm part to hold it. Other arm-pose pieces include the finger-point and heart-symbol, both used at the end of the team’s transformation sequence. En-chan also comes with three facial expressions: “standard,” smiling, and sighing. My favorite accessories are definitely the bath house towel and bucket that he wears when he visits the Kurotamayu Bath House. You can see additional photos on Kahotan’s Blog.

You can pre-order Nendoroid En Yufuin now for the price of ¥5,000. If you pre-order him at the Good Smile Company online shop, a Nendoroid Plus Rubber Strap of En will be included with your order. Keep in mind, orders close March 16 at 9PM Japan time.

Any fans thinking of picking up this guy?

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A popular feline character from the comic series Saga will get her turn in the limelight (emerald-light?) when the Lying Cat talking plush debuts at Emerald City Comic Con with an exclusive variant.

The Lying Cat plush stands a whopping 17 and a half-inches and looks absolutely huggable. Give the sun on her collar a squeeze and you’ll hear Lying Cat’s well-known line: “LYING!” Both the standard and the variant editions will include this feature.

So what makes this variant special? The variant Lying Cat’s collar is green, most likely to tie into the whole “Emerald City” part of ECCC. She will also have a limited edition ear tag.

Dying for the variant and can’t make it to the con? ReedPOP, the creator of ECCC, has you covered. The Lying Cat Talking Plush – ECCC Exclusive Variant is currently stocked in their online store. You can purchase her now for $35. I imagine supplies are limited so I wouldn’t sit on this one.

What do you think of this exclusive? Are attending Emerald City Comic Con? Let us know in the comments!

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After many sleepless nights of browsing on Etsy and eBay, Undertale fans can rest. Fangamer is now making officially-licensed merchandise for the popular moral-dilemma-inducing RPG and dang, do they look sweet!

A simple glance at their Undertale section yields promises of shirts, stickers, posters, and more. Here are some of the highlights:

Toriel Plush (US$28)

This 10-inch tall toy is available for pre-order now and scheduled to ship mid-July.

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Tarot Prints (price TBA)

Illustrated by the artist, Dogbomber, this 18-card set is also shipping mid-July. You can sign up to be notified when it is available to purchase.

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Little Buddies – Series 1 (US$15 individually, all five for US$70)

Buy one, some, or all of these figurines. Like the Tarot Prints, you can’t pre-order them now but you can sign up to be notified.

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What do you think of these merchandise offerings? Is there anything else you’d want to see be made? Let us know in the comments!

It is a good time to be a Legend of Zelda collector. First, there was the news of GameStop carrying Nendoroid Link Majora’s Mask ver. Now, pre-orders are open for Good Smile Company’s figma Link: A Link Between Worlds ver., available in both standard and DX editions.

This figma stands approximately 110 millimeters in height. The figure is able to be posed in many different positions and is packaged with a stand. Link is also able to switch out facial expressions and comes with a smiling face as well as a serious one. Both editions include the Master Sword, Hylian Shield, and an illustrated sheet of Link when he is merged to a wall.

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If all that is enough for you, you should be just fine with the Standard edition. But who wouldn’t want more Legend of Zelda goodness? That is where the DX edition comes in. The DX edition not only includes everything from the Standard edition but also packs in the Tornado Rod, Hookshot, a Bomb, a Baby Maiaimai (so cute!), a rupee, and a pot. Before you ask: no, you cannot smash the pot.

You can pre-order these figures now at the Good Smile Company online store. The Standard edition costs ¥5,000 while the DX edition will set you back ¥6,000. Keep in mind that orders are limited and will close on February 3 at 9p.m. Japan time. They are scheduled to release this August.

If you have a particular fondness for the way Nintendo’s Rockefeller Center-based Nintendo World Store is now, you had best visit before it closes for a remodel on January 19. The store will reopen on February 19 under a new name, Nintendo NY, and will feature an overhauled look.

The updated interior will have a 15-foot gaming screen, brand new demo units for both the Wii U and the Nintendo 3DS, and additional surprise elements. The store’s new tagline, “Where everyone comes to play,” will be emblazoned on a bronze coin at the store’s entrance.

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The grand opening weekend for Nintendo NY, February 19 through 21, will host special activities, giveaways, plus the chance to see costumed versions of Mario and Luigi. Collectors take note: several exclusive souvenirs will be on sale this weekend only, such as limited editions shirts featuring Link or Mario.

Who’s planning on paying a visit to the updated Nintendo NY when it opens? I know I wish I had a plane ticket!

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It’s been about 8 months since Splatoon  launched on Wii U to commercial and critical success, and it doesn’t look like it’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

On top of a fully illustrated artbook  Ala Legend of Zela: Hyrule Historia, It looks like Splatoon is about to add themed watches to their list of awesome merchandise you’ll want to waste your money on. The sad news? You’ll only be able to purchase these from toy capsule machines in Japan only. Hopefully the U.S isn’t too far behind. Check out the announcement HERE! 

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Most gamers know Square Enix for its Final Fantasy series of RPGs. What you might not be aware of is that they also make toys, like their Play Arts Kai posable figures. The Play Arts Kai line (sometimes abbreviated as PAK)  more often than not star characters from their own games (although Hatsune Miku and Batman, among others, have also joined the ranks). At the recent Jump Festa in Japan, prototypes of Cloud Strife and Barret Wallace in the style of the Final Fantasy VII Remake were on display.

Don’t they look spiffy? I am especially impressed with Barret’s look.

As these figures are still in the prototype phase, the design could still change drastically. But let’s think happy thoughts!

What’s your opinion on these new figures? Do you own any other Play Arts Kai? Let us know in the comments!

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First 4 Figures, purveyor of fine gaming art pieces, recently listed their latest work for pre-order, “Master Arts” Ganon’s Puppet Zelda from The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess. Inspiration for the piece is taken from the scene where Link is forced to battle Princess Zelda, who is in caught in the grips of Ganon’s curse.

While I personally find this statue to be spooky nightmare fuel, the craftsmanship that First 4 Figures is known for is still evident. You can get a better look at the figure, from all different angles, at First 4 Figure’s site. I was particularly impressed by the detail on the dress and the eerie markings on her skin, indicating the curse. Ganon’s Puppet Zelda is 1/4 scale, standing at 15 inches tall, including the base. Each one is cast in polystone then hand-painted. This piece is limited in edition size but exact numbers have yet to be released.

“Master Arts” Ganon’s Puppet Zelda is scheduled to release in the third quarter of 2016. The figure will cost $349.99. The payment can be made all at once upon shipment of the figure or in three monthly payments (see the listing for more information).

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Hype for Star Wars: The Force Awakens certainly isn’t limited to North America. Japan has its share of fans and some pretty swanky merchandise, too. Two such pieces of merchandise come to us by way of Kotobukiya, producers of the ARTFX+ figure line (and the cutesy Cu-Poche line, among others). The ARTFX+ series are pre-painted statues that you can assemble without glue. Just snap the parts into place and you are good to go.

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The first figure is Captain Phasma. Standing at almost eight inches (1/10th scale), this statue is reinforced by magnets in her feet that add stability when paired with the included metal base. Plasma is also armed with her blaster from the film. Interchangeable arm parts allow for two different poses. The Captain Phasma ARTFX+ statue is available for pre-order now, priced at US$69.99. The figure is scheduled to ship in April 2016.

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The second figure is the Imperial First Order Storm Trooper, the soldiers under Captain Phasma’s command. Like Phasma, this statue is 1/10th scale but stands a little over seven inches tall rather than their Captain’s eight. The Storm Trooper is packaged with a blaster and three different shoulder pauldrons: black, white, and red. It also comes with a metal base similar to Phasma’s, to match the magnets in its feet. The Imperial First Order Storm Trooper ARTFX+ statue is available to pre-order now for US$54.99. It is also scheduled to ship in April 2016.

Are you planning on pre-ordering either (or both) of these figures? What characters would you like to see next? Post your thoughts in the comments but please avoid spoiling as much as possible.

Tentacle Kitty and her friends have grown in popularity, and number, of the past few years. Created by artist John Merritt, the 10-appendaged feline has partnered with ThinkGeek for a store-exclusive colorway, the Orange Tabby Tentacle Kitty.

Tentacle Kitty is no stranger to ThinkGeek’s storefront. Both the Rat-tailed Unicorn (a personal favorite of mine) and Ninja Kitty, not to mention Tentacle Kitty herself, have been sold there in the past. New colorways aren’t new territory either; a successful Kickstarter ran late last year that lead to four new shades of Tentacle Kitty awesomeness.

The ThinkGeek-exclusive Orange Tabby Tentacle Kitty costs $29.99 and is available to order now [link]. And if you haven’t already, check out the Tentacle Kitty webcomic!

It’s crazy seeing the influx (and growth) of Tentacle Kitty merch at various conventions! We know there’s a huge variety, so be sure to let us know what your favorite Tentacle Kitty plush has been!

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