Kingdom Hearts fans given second chance at Sora and Roxas statues with re-release of Ichiban Kuji prize lottery
BANDAI SPIRITS has re-released the “Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS -Linking Hearts-” lottery.
This “no-lose” lottery, a popular Japanese style of lottery where every ticket guarantees a prize, offers fans another chance to acquire high-quality collectibles from the Kingdom Hearts series.
This Ichiban Kuji lottery was originally released in May 2024 and almost exactly a year later, fans are now getting a second chance at winning its prizes.
The Kingdom Hearts series is a unique and hugely successful action RPG franchise, born from a creative collaboration between Square Enix (known for Final Fantasy) and Disney.
Since its debut in 2002, the series has captivated millions of players worldwide with its intricate, emotional storylines that blend original characters and lore with iconic Disney and Pixar worlds and characters.
The core narrative follows Sora, a young Keyblade wielder, as he battles the Heartless and other forces of darkness to save parallel universes and reunite with his friends.
The “Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS -Linking Hearts-” lottery is particularly sought after by fans for its high-quality statues featuring Sora and Roxas.
Each statue features intricate details and a striking stained glass-like background part make it a compelling display piece.
Both the Sora and Roxas statues are designed to be complementary, encouraging collectors to acquire both to complete a set, reflecting their intertwined destinies within the game’s story.
Beyond the grand statues, the lottery lineup includes a variety of other desirable Kingdom Hearts-themed merchandise:
- A Prize:
- Sora Statue – A figure depicting Sora’s inner world. This statue features beautiful stained glass-like background parts.
- B Prize:
- Bath Towel – This bath towel design is an original illustration by Tetsuya Nomura, created to commemorate the 20th anniversary of “KINGDOM HEARTS”.
- C Prize:
- Cushion – A soft cushion with a Mickey Mouse design. There is a different design on each side.
- D Prize:
- Glass Plate – A gorgeous glass plate with a gold-colored pattern. There are two different designs available to collect.
- E Prize:
- Towel Collection – You can choose your favorite design from a total of 5 types, including 3 hand towels and 2 desk mat/placemats style towels.
- F Prize:
- Tumbler – There are five different designs of black and gold colored drinks tumblers available to collect.
- G Prize:
- Keyblade Charm Collection – Seven different keyblades are available to win.
- Last One Prize:
- Roxas Statue – A beautiful illustration of Roxas has been turned into a 3D figure with stained glass-like background parts.
- This is a special item that you are guaranteed to get if you purchase the last lottery ticket.
The re-release of this particular Ichiban Kuji is in part due to its immense popularity when it first launched, as well as the enduring appeal of the Kingdom Hearts series.
Its re-appearance in stores comes during a period where Square Enix has had to release new images of Kingdom Hearts 4 to reassure fans following the cancellation of another game in the series.
Square Enix has also recently announced the re-release of a range of their own Kingdom Hearts merchandise as well as the launch of a new Kingdom Hearts trading card collection.
The “Ichiban Kuji KINGDOM HEARTS -Linking Hearts-” lottery will be available at participating Seven-Eleven, Ito-Yokado, Yume Town stores as well as other select retailers across Japan, with each ticket priced at 790 yen (tax included).
Source: Official Website
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