While I don’t possess a hard confirmation like a press release to go off, it’s pretty safe to assume that Square Enix would rather keep as many rights as possible to themselves, and they feel it’s better business for them to release their own figurines or work with trusted collaborators from the same region. Alternatives From Square-Enix #01 Bright Arts Gallery Tonberry While we can certainly dream of seeing adorable bobbleheads of Cloud, Yuna, or one of the franchise’s many versions of Cid, the sad truth is that it’s just not going to happen. Nevertheless, we’ll be delving into the origins of Funko Inc. and Square-Enix’s business mindset and offer many alternatives, some officially licensed to boot. Grab your Chocobo and Buster Sword cause we’re about to go off to the races for all things Funko, Final Fantasy, and collectible. Welcome to a Final Fantasy Funko Pop Guide. What Is the Fantasy, and Why Is It Final? Image from Wiki Fandom The Origin of Heroes Another addition to a new merchandise line devoted to Final Fantasy 7s 25th anniversary, this Sephiroth statuette is sure to be a crowd pleaser. It captures the iconic villain’s poise to a T and would look fantastic in any collector’s den.

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Spoiler alert: I have yet to play Final Fantasy XIV, but now that I know these adorable little critters are in it, I might have to bite the bullet. My favorite part about the Odder Otter figures is that they’re a dual purpose: They bring life to your room and serve as storage containers. Final Fantasy is a 35-year-old and counting franchise created by Hironobu Sakaguchi and released initially on the NES in 1987. Originally conceived as a turn-based RPG, the series took a turn into the action-RPG genre with the releases of the 11th and 12th entries, respectively.While yes, all companies love money, being that we live in a Capitalist world, companies are also privately owned and are subject to the whims of their boards and CEOs versus the general public I am a big fan of the Sally Face Funko Pops and the Genshin Impact Funko Pops. The Mortal Kombat Funko Pops are also pretty special as well.

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Squaresoft and Enix merged in 2003, and unfortunately, this also means that there are no Dragon Quest Funko Pops as Square-Enix owns the rights to that IP. Most games take place in their own universe and are not direct sequels to one other. Therefore players can theoretically start at any volume of the series they’d like and go from there. At a time when people were eating dots like Pac-Man, the original Final Fantasy told an engaging story that culminated in “the four Good Guys must defeat the Four Bad Guys” and was a commercial success. The acclaim of the initial entry and its sequel set the stage for other long-running series such as Phantasy Star and Dragon Quest.You can put just about anything you can fit in them. Pens, lighters, a gunblade, whatever fits! They feature lovingly handcrafted details and even movable whiskers. The quality is the heir apparent from even a first glance.

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Remarkably detailed craftsmanship and high-quality materials help create a figure that is just as haunting as it is breathtaking. Sephiroth isn’t just a compelling villain; he’s emblematic of the franchise. ATV 1 x (Single) Display UV Resistant Protector(s) For Tiamat NYCC 2021 Exclusive Funko Pop Dungeons And DragonsCollectibles Kingdom Hearts Funko Pops were only made because Disney flexed their muscle in ownership of the IP. Despite seemingly being able to conjure up a Funko for just about everything, the Final Fantasy franchise has remained elusive. Unless you’re going the Etsy route and commissioning a custom Pop, there is no Final Fantasy Funkos, and it doesn’t look like that will change anytime soon. Weaving a web of political intrigue, time travel, sorceresses, and drawing inspiration from Saved by the Bell of all things, the eighth installment had a unique “junction” system that involved players drawing magic from enemies they fought and being able to outfit any character with any combination of spells and summons they see fit, albeit in a somewhat clunky way.She has the role of the queen and is the mother of evil dragons. She is also a distinguished member of the default pantheon of Dungeons and Dragons gods. When people talk about Final Fantasy, he instantly comes to mind. Sephiroth is the chief villain of the 7th installment in the series and has made cameos in dozens of games. Anytime you can cross swords with him, know that you’re in for the fight of your life. Tonberry has been a part of the Final Fantasy franchise since the 5th volume and shows no signs of disappearing. Combat with them is a unique and tense affair.