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Square-Enix is at work with lots of PAK figures. Most of them are from other titles like Halo, Tekken, Batman, Metal Gear, etc. This is great, but they kinda neglecting their own titles when it comes to action figures. At least they made new figures from Kingdom Hearts 3D and Final Fantasy VII.
Here are the list of the upcoming PAK figures for 2013 (or 2014?) that appears on my radar. Some of them have confirmed release month. I'm not a hardcore PAK collector, I just want to get the figures from games/movies that I know and like. I also like cool-looking figures :D
[UPDATE 07.19.13]
- Added Classic Suit Batman and Joker (Batman: Arkham City)
- Added Classic Suit Batman and Joker (Batman: Arkham City)
* = Picking them up... probably
? = Not sure if this info or the accessory quantity is correct
Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance
Sora (TRON Legacy version) Release Date: May, 2013 *
Accessories: 3 keyblades (TRON Legacy versions), Hands (2x open hands)
Riku (TRON Legacy version) Release Date: May, 2013 *
Riku (TRON Legacy version) Release Date: May, 2013 *
Accessories: 3 keyblades (TRON Legacy versions), Hands (2x open hands)
Sora (Normal) Release Date: August, 2013 *
Sora (Normal) Release Date: August, 2013 *
Accessories: Kingdom Key Keyblade, Extra 2 Keyblades, Hands (2x open hands)
Riku (Normal) Release Date: August, 2013 *
Riku (Normal) Release Date: August, 2013 *
Accessories: Way to Dawn Keyblade, Extra 2 Keyblades, Hands (2x open hands)
The question is... "Where's the Birth By Sleep figures?"
Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
Rufus Shinra Release Date: September, 2013 *
Accessories: Shotgun, Jenova Cell Container, Bandaged head/chest replacement, Trigger hand, Display stand/base
Yuffie Kisaragi Release Date: September, 2013 *
Accessories: Large 4-point Shuriken, Closed fist, Gripping hand for the shuriken, Right hand holding a materia, Extra left arm with bunch of materias, Display stand/base
Vincent Valentine Release Date: September 2013 *
Accessories: Cerberus, Trigger hand, Display stand/base
Red XIII Release Date: TBA *
Accessories: Probably Cait Sith (?)
It seems that they are releasing in reverse. And it makes me even more hesitant to pick up the old Play Arts figures because these figures look great! Hope they make Barret and Cid soon.
Tomb Raider
Lara Croft Release Date: April, 2013 *
Accessories: Bow and arrow, Shotgun, Handgun, Ice axe, 3 Extra hands
I'm picking up the game as well. And I can't wait to display her side by side with Nathan Drake of Uncharted (picking one up soon lol!)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
Raiden Release Date: February, 2013 *
Accessories: High frequency blade, Sheath, Knife 3x Kunais, Kunaishishu, Face mask, Extra pair of hands, extra pair of feet
Raiden (White/Red/Green/Yellow Armor) Release Date: February, 2013
Accessories: High frequency blade, Sheath, Knife 3x Kunais, Kunaishishu, Face mask, Extra pair of hands, Extra pair of feet
Accessories: High frequency blade, Sheath, Knife 3x Kunais, Kunaishishu, Face mask, Extra pair of hands, Extra pair of feet
One of the most badass figures - and game - is coming this year, February or Q1 2013 I assume. I think the white version (and other colored versions) will be a pre-order extra, at least in Japan
Zetman
Zet Release Date: May, 2013
Accessories: Extra head, Tail, Extra pair of hands
Super Street Fighter 4
Guile Release Date: March, 2013
Accessories: Extra head, Sonic boom effect, Extra pair of hands
Ibuki Release Date: March, 2013
Ibuki Release Date: March, 2013
Accessories: Extra head, Extra hand with kunais, Extra pair of hands
Ken Release Date: August, 2013
Accessories: Extra head, Shoryuken Flame Effect, Extra hands
Sakura Release Date: August, 2013
Accessories: Extra head, Hadoken Effect, Extra hands
Come on SE and Capcom, make a Juri figure now XD
Batman: Arkham City
Batman (The Dark Knight Returns skin) Release Date: January, 2013
Accessories: Rope with a bat blade that kinda looks like a primitive grappling hook, Hand with weapons, Extra pair of hands
Robin Release Date: January, 2013 *
Robin Release Date: January, 2013 *
Accessories: Bo staff, Extra pair of hands
Poison Ivy Release Date: June, 2013*
Poison Ivy Release Date: June, 2013*
Accessories: Vines, Plant stand/base, Left and right gesture hands
Harley Quinn Release Date: TBA *
Harley Quinn Release Date: TBA *
Accessories: Baseball bat, 2x Uzis, Left and right trigger hands
What, (STILL) no Nightwing?
Batman (Classic 1970's Suit) Release Date: TBA
Accessories:
Joker Release Date: TBA
Accessories: Head (closed mouth), Handgun, Machete, Left and right gesture hands, Right gripping/trigger hand
What, (STILL) no Nightwing?
yomithejester101 from deviantART gave me a tip on Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn figures. And it appears that these two are US release only. Thanks for the tip buddy!
Batman: The Dark Knight Trilogy
Batman Release Date: February, 2013
Accessories: Handgun? (or grappling hook gun?), Boomerang, Bombs, 3 Extra Pair of hands + one right hand (that's 7 hands folks)
Bane Release Date: February, 2013
Bane Release Date: February, 2013
Accessories: Broken Batman mask, Extra pair of hands
Joker Release Date: May, 2013 *
Joker Release Date: May, 2013 *
Accessories: Clown mask, Knife, 2x Cards, Extra pair of hands
Catwoman Release Date: May, 2013
Catwoman Release Date: May, 2013
Accessories: Extra goggled head, Handgun, Extra pair of hands + one right hand (3 hands)
Square-Enix's first movie licenced figures. I'm only interested in Joker, because Heath Ledger as the Joker is awesome. RIP
Tekken Tag Tournament 2
Kazuya Mishima Release Date: February 2013 *
Accessories: Extra pair of hands
Jun Kazama Release Date: February 2013 *
Jun Kazama Release Date: February 2013 *
Accessories: Extra pair of hands
These figures lack accessories but I will be expecting more figures from this title.
Halo 4
Master Chief Release Date: January 2013 *
Accessories: MA5D Assault Rifle, T-25 Plasma Pistol, Extra pair of hands
STwarrior Release Date: January 2013
Accessories: BR85 Battle Rifle, M6H Magnum, Extra pair of hands
Sarah Palmer Release Date: March 2013 *
Accessories: ARC-920 Railgun, M6H Magnum, Extra Rear Peg (for mounting the railgun on her back), Extra pair of hands
Spartan Soldier Release Date: March 2013
STwarrior Release Date: January 2013
Accessories: BR85 Battle Rifle, M6H Magnum, Extra pair of hands
Sarah Palmer Release Date: March 2013 *
Accessories: ARC-920 Railgun, M6H Magnum, Extra Rear Peg (for mounting the railgun on her back), Extra pair of hands
Spartan Soldier Release Date: March 2013
Accessories: Z-130 Supressor, M6H Magnum, Extra pair of hands
While I didn't play this game because I don't have an XBOX 360, I will still be picking up Master Chief and Sarah Palmer. Because Master Chief reminds me of the Doom Guy in appearance and Sarah Palmer wears white armor
Medal of Honor: Warfighter
Preacher Release Date: May, 2013 *
Accessories: LaRue OBR, SIG-Sauer P226, 2 Extra pair of hands, Display stand/base
Accessories: LaRue OBR, SIG-Sauer P226, 2 Extra pair of hands, Display stand/base
Official painted prototype figure photos revealed at TGS 2012
Starship Troopers: Invasion
Henry Varro A.K.A Hero Release Date: March 2013Accessories: Assault Rifle, Grenade Launcher Rifle attachment, Extra pair of hands
I've just noticed this 2012 full CG movie after this great looking action figure pops out of nowhere.
THE LIST ENDS HERE (Continued in PART 2)
I love this post. Since I'm a noob PAK collector starting last August, I have been following PAK new release. Again as I mentioned before Raiden is absolutely one gorgeous piece of... plastic... no! Awesomeness! When I first saw Tron!Sora and Riku, my jaw dropped. Love the Tron style.
ReplyDeleteLike you, I'm disappointed they didn't release any Nightwing. I like Nightwing... but Robin will do... for now.
I'm a noob collector too. Started last November. But I know PA figures for a long time but don't have time and cash to buy one lol. Now I'm catching up and it's hard. Yeah, they must make a Nightwing figure, coz he's the original Robin :D
Deletewould be great to see more metal gear solid 5 characters for 2014 or more so final fantasy xv characters like noctics etc fingers crossed. loving the ac black flag figure need black beard figure tho me thinks me hearties
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DeleteThere's a great chance that we will see more MGS V PAKs. Yeah the AC figures looks great and makes me think of getting one.
DeleteAnd Noctis PAK is obviously 100% confirmed and he along with Stella Nox Fleuret (i hope) will be my first priority and day one purchase LOL :D
Need to save up for these new releases. I wonder why they keep releasing other versions of the same characters though, like Yuffie and Vincent (not to mention Cloud has like 6 versions already o_o). Wish they'd come up with more characters from FF.
ReplyDeleteNice blog, by the way! :)
Thanks!
DeleteYeah, Cloud has the most number of figure versions. They release figures according to their popularity rate. I wouldn't mind if they re-release the old FF figs into better articulated and highly detailed PAKs (as long as they're at accurate scale with each other and not big like the FFXIII and MGS figs)
That seems to be the problem with Play Arts. They're not consistent with the scale. It's evident in the FF13 releases. It's a pain to display them side by side!
DeleteBy the way bro, do check out my blog. Just did a review of Lightning 13-1 and 13-2. And nice to meet a fellow collector here in cyberspace! http://dynamichero.blogspot.com