The RPG genre may not be quite as all-conquering as it once was, but Nintendo and developer Monolith Soft are clearly very determined to make a success out of Xenoblade Chronicles X for Wii U. We've seen a solid couple of months of build-up through 'special presentations' in flashy videos, while a handsome hardware bundle has accompanied the release this week.
There's more merchandise on the way, too - the latest of many updates on the official website has showed off prototypes of Doll / Skell models that'll be produced and sold by Kotobuyika in Japan.
Quite how much of this marketing - in the form of bundles and merchandise - will accompany the Western release is unclear, with the likelihood being that much of it will stay in Japan. That said, Nintendo of America's recent video showcase for the title demonstrates that it'll be regarded as an important Wii U release later in 2015.
Would you pick up the final versions of these models if they make it to the West?
[source xenobladex.jp, via letstalknintendo.com]
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... there goes my savings. Byt the way, I think there will be Amiibos on the way too...
Don't mind if I do, thank you very much.
Man, if this marketing doesn't pay off in big game sales (and systems), those Jap's will be driven to drink...Suntory Whiskey perhaps...
These almost certainly won't make it to the west, So I'm just going to have to import. Not much different from other plastic robot models, in that regard. Would be nice if they were sold in the west though, as long as the price isn't more than the Japanese price+shipping.
Oh my gosh! That is freaking sweet! Will have to get on of these for my background!
Skells mechs in disguise? YES!
Oh God this is sweet! I need this model! As a mecha and gear head I love this!
Elma, please save my wallet from this.
Probably should have clarified that this is a model kit, meaning you have to build it yourself (not that that's a bad thing).
Hopefully they can get the final product to transform without extensive parts forming.
@Luneth
Even better!
I want one!!! XCX hype!!!
Japanese Transformers.
...Transformers started in Japan anyway.
OnTopic: This is why I have no money.
Forget the glue it yourself model - don't they have Lego in Japan? - I want me a cute soft and cuddly traveling Nopon salesman.
As much as I love big, transforming robots, I tend to stick with the Transformers franchise. I have a few old Gundam models I made years ago when Gundam Wing broke the barrier and helped introduce the franchise to the US. I have doubts these will come to the States, but if they do, they'll be in niche collector's and import shops and carry hefty price tags. Luckily, if I'm so moved for one, there are plenty of these places near where I live.
@Ryu_Niiyama
Transformers started as an off-shoot of a toy line called Diaclone--yes, in Japan. But it was when the toys found root with Hasbro and comics from Marvel that the franchise was fully born. The backstory and names like Optimus Prime (Convoy in Japan) and Megatron came from US comics writers. In a sense, Transformers were actually birthed in collaboration with people in Japan and the US.
Huge gunpla/plastic model fan so I'm very interested in grabbing one or more of these, probably more. I CAN'T WAIT FOR THIS GAME AND ALL OF THE THINGS WITH IT!!!
Are these actual models, as in we get to build them, or just figures? There's a difference.
@Luneth
If the size is about the equivalent of an MG gunpla kit, we probably won't have to worry about parts forming as much. I hope.
It's foolish to hope for a Limited Edition Xenoblade Cross here in the West but man i really cant wait to play this game and these models aren't helping because im sadly going to have to import one since they wont make it out here
@rjejr word...but I'd be happy with a Riki plush. Go hard or go home ya'know!
I would love to see Shulk done in Good Smile Co's Figma range. That would be awesome.
I threw my wallet on the screen. It's not working and it left a dent on my monitor. help.
@Hy8ogen did u try using cash? I thinks its better for your screen. It can be messy if it doesn't go thru the first time.
I placed my wallet inside my laptop and I stick can't seem to get that model.
Yes I would!
Hmm.... convincing my wife to let me buy the Xenoblade X Wii set (which showed up at my house yesterday, by the way!) was surprisingly not too difficult... but how in the crap am I going to justify THIS to her?
Hmmmmm…
TO AMIAMI!
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