Final Fantasy Merchandise – Not the Slightest Bit Final Since 1987
A series that carries its own ending right in the title and has been cheerfully living on for decades regardless: Final Fantasy first appeared in 1987, created by Hironobu Sakaguchi at Square, today's Square Enix. Since then, the role-playing series has reinvented itself with nearly every numbered installment – new world, new cast, new drama. "Final Fantasy VII," with Cloud Strife, brought the worldwide breakthrough in 1997, and its story has been getting an elaborate remake since "Final Fantasy VII Remake" and "Rebirth." At Elbenwald you'll find officially licensed Final Fantasy merchandise: action figures, statues, plush, and collectible items for anyone who nods along involuntarily at the sound of a victory fanfare.
What sets Final Fantasy apart?
The anthology principle. Every mainline installment stands on its own, and yet everything still feels like Final Fantasy – thanks to recurring elements that have accompanied fans for decades: chocobos as feathered mounts, moogles with their unmistakable "kupo," crystals as anchors of the world, and a character named Cid in almost every installment. Add to that the music: Nobuo Uematsu's compositions belong to the canon of video game music and still fill concert halls today. For collectors, the series is a stroke of luck, since Square Enix cares for its characters with unusual dedication – from the highly detailed action figure to the playful mini statue. All that's left is the core question of every collection: which installment was actually the best? The debate has been running since 1987.
Frequently asked questions
What Final Fantasy products does Elbenwald offer?
Officially licensed goods ranging from Play Arts Kai action figures to statues and mystery minis, all the way to plush, anniversary keychains for Part IX, a shirt, and a music CD. The filters let you narrow the range down by product type.
Since when has Final Fantasy existed?
Since 1987. The first installment was released at Square in Japan, created by Hironobu Sakaguchi. Today, Square Enix looks after the series; recent major releases include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth from 2024.
Do I need to play the Final Fantasy games in order?
No. The numbered mainline installments tell self-contained stories in their own worlds – you can start with any of them. Direct sequels and remakes are labeled as such.
Range overview
The action figures of the Play Arts Kai line prove their poseability, while calm presence comes from the statues among the figures and scale figures. Things get cuddlier among the plush figures, and on the go, the anniversary duos accompany you via the keychains and stickers from the pins category. Midgar becomes wearable via T-shirt, and for your ears, the theme world Music keeps soundtrack supplies ready.
Neighboring game worlds
The eternal genre neighbor is called Dragon Quest and conveniently lives under the same publisher's roof. Things get more melancholic with NieR, more style-conscious with Persona – and the complete cosmos of Japanese and Western game worlds is shown by the theme world Gaming.
