Final Fantasy Statue Costs “Only” $11,000

The Square Enix Uncover a beautiful and giant statue of Final Fantasy VIIt was launched in 1994… at a cost of $11,000 (or R$55,000 in direct conversion). It’s already available for pre-sale online for around $14,000 (about R$70,000). If you were surprised, know that you’re not alone: even series creator Hironobu Sakaguchi was shocked by the value.

“Isn’t that too much?” Sakaguchi wrote. Twitter. “Are you alright, Square Enix?” he asked. He was responsible for directing the RPG until 2003, when he left the company to found his own studio, Mistwalker, creator of games like the blue Dragon And to imagine.

“Nor.
Even compared to the cost of creating a diorama for a Fantasia.
Isn’t that too much?
Are you okay, Square Enix? “

The statue is a 1/6 . scale replica of the heroine Final Fantasy VI, Terra Branford, above Magitek’s shield. Only 600 units will be produced, 150 of which will be sold in Japan alone. The release date is set for July 28, 2023.

The company released a video showing the statue. In it, artist Yoshitaka Amano appears alongside the model, giving his impressions of the work. “It’s as if a fantasy world has come true,” he said. The statue is gigantic and full of details. Watch (English translation):