Yu-Gi-Oh! Summons Obelisk the Tormentor for New Official November Release
Image by James RichardsonYu-Gi-Oh!’s Obelisk the Tormentor is getting a new official figure, with Taito bringing Seto Kaiba’s legendary Egyptian God to its popular arcade prize lineup.
The new “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Core Creature Impact Obelisk the Tormentor” figure depicts the towering blue monster with its wings spread wide, and will be joined by companion figures of Slifer the Sky Dragon and The Winged Dragon of Ra to complete the original Egyptian God trio.
The three Egyptian Gods played major roles in the Battle City arc of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters, where possession of the powerful cards became central to the conflict between Yugi Muto, Seto Kaiba and Marik Ishtar.
Obelisk was originally entrusted to Seto Kaiba by Ishizu Ishtar, becoming one of his most powerful monsters during the tournament and allowing him to overwhelm opponents with its immense strength.
For the new Core Creature Impact figure, Taito has recreated Obelisk’s muscular physique in a sculpt measuring approximately 22 cm tall, capturing the powerful proportions and massive wings that define its appearance.
The monster stands with its chest pushed forward and both arms spread wide, presenting a commanding pose that emphasizes its considerable size.
Sculpted details highlight the pointed horns on its head, defined chest and abdominal muscles, and powerful legs, with the blue finish preserving the character’s familiar appearance.
Two large wings extend from Obelisk’s back, sweeping down towards either side of its display base and adding considerable width to the figure.
Gray and white smoke effects rise around its feet, creating the impression that the Egyptian God has just been summoned onto the Duel Field.
The new sculpt also contrasts with Konami’s earlier Monsters LEGION Obelisk the Tormentor figure, which featured the monster throwing a powerful punch.
Obelisk has also received other recent merchandise, including Bandai’s Figure-rise Standard Amplified model kit, which introduced additional mechanical details, articulated armor and interchangeable components inspired by its devastating God Hand Crusher attack.
Alongside Obelisk, Taito has revealed a matching “Core Creature Impact The Winged Dragon of Ra” figure, depicting the golden Egyptian God in flight with its wings fully extended.
Standing approximately 25 cm tall, Ra appears with its beak open in a roar and both talons stretched forward, as though preparing to descend upon an opponent.
Its sculpt includes individually defined feathers across the wings, detailed chest armor and a blue jewel on its forehead, contrasting against the golden coloring of its body.
A swirling gray-and-white smoke effect supports the figure beneath its feet, complementing Obelisk’s display base and allowing the two Egyptian Gods to be presented together.
Slifer the Sky Dragon, known as Osiris the Sky Dragon in Japan, is also receiving a Core Creature Impact figure, completing the collection of legendary monsters.
The red dragon is depicted in a classic airborne pose reminiscent of some of its most popular trading card artwork, with its broad wings, elongated body and twin-jawed head preserving the design familiar to Yu-Gi-Oh! fans.
A matching smoke-effect base accompanies Slifer, giving all three figures a consistent appearance when displayed together.
The Egyptian Gods have previously received a number of official figure collections, including Kotobukiya’s premium Three Egyptian Gods Advent Set, which brought the three monsters together with LED-illuminated display bases and interchangeable effect parts depicting their signature attacks.
The “Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters Core Creature Impact Obelisk the Tormentor” figure is scheduled to begin appearing at participating Japanese arcade/amusement facilities from November 28, 2026, alongside The Winged Dragon of Ra.
Slifer the Sky Dragon will complete the collection with its own Japanese arcade release in January 2027.
International fans may also be able to purchase the figures through reputable hobby retailers approximately two months after their initial Japanese arcade release, as many of Taito’s prize figures now receive general retail distribution outside Japan, although availability and timing may vary by region depending on licensing.
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