Game developer to release series of collectible action figures from
the Final Fantasy series in Japan.
TOKYO--According to news reports, Square Enix will be going into
the toy business in Japan. The company will reportedly release
several action figures based on the Final Fantasy series.
In the "Final Fantasy Trading Arts: Volume 1", seven different
action figures representing characters from Final Fantasy VII
through X will be released in packages that will be sold at the
price of 500 yen ($4.50). The system works similar to trading
cards, since the packages are unmarked and contains a random
figure, which can be collected and traded with other people to
complete a full set. Characters to be released in the Volume 1
collection are: Cloud Strife (FFVII), Sephiroth (FFVII), Rinoa
Heartilly (FFVIII), Vivi Ornitier (FFIX), Yuna (FFX), Lulu (FFX),
and one unannounced, secret character. The figures will hit
retailers at the end of March, 2004.
While both Square and Enix have released toys in their past, this
will be the first action figure offering since the merger of the
two companies. Enix has been known for releasing merchandise from
its Dragon Quest franchise, while Square has released a number of
Final Fantasy-related products previously as well.
By Staff, GameSpot [POSTED: 11/07/03 05:11 PM]
