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[[File:Soraformation.jpg|thumb|276px|Sora's Formation Arts figure from Volume 3]] | |||
The '''Formation Arts Figures''' are officially-licensed sets of collectible figures made for the ''[[Kingdom Hearts]]'' game series, and are part of [[wikipedia:Square-Enix|Square-Enix]]'s larger ''Formation Arts'' collectible figurines series. As of 2009, three official ''Kingdom Hearts'' sets have been released. | |||
All sets are composed of six figures, three heroes and three villains. All figures are made of heavy plastic and feature a character or characters with important props, locations, or symbols that represent them. | |||
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The figures have a black or white symbol on the back opposite the [[Mickey]] head or [[Heartless]] symbol on the front of the base. This marks which chess piece the figure corresponds to so the figures can be used on a [[wikipedia:Chess|Chess]] board. However, there are repeats of the same piece throughout the series so you can use whatever ones you want based on liking or which ones you receive. | |||
==Set Types== | ==Set Types== | ||
Two styles of the Formation arts figures have been released. The original style comes packaged in a small, solid box. The figure inside is randomized, so the buyer cannot see which character they are purchasing, and will not know until the box is opened. Some characters can be guessed at based on the weight of the box; [[Hades]] from the first volume can usually be selected without opening the box, for example, as packages with his figure were slightly heavier. In addition, at least a few of each figure were also released in rare monotone version, colored to resemble a pewter-like metal. Once opened, the figurines have to be assembled in the style of a [[wikipedia:gashapon|gashapon]] toy according to the directions contained within. These figures were primarily released in Japan, although a few make their way to other countries through collectors and conventions. | Two styles of the Formation arts figures have been released. The original style comes packaged in a small, solid box. The figure inside is randomized, so the buyer cannot see which character they are purchasing, and will not know until the box is opened. Some characters can be guessed at based on the weight of the box; [[Hades]] from the first volume can usually be selected without opening the box, for example, as packages with his figure were slightly heavier. In addition, at least a few of each figure were also released in rare monotone version, colored to resemble a pewter-like metal. Once opened, the figurines have to be assembled in the style of a [[wikipedia:gashapon|gashapon]] toy according to the directions contained within. These figures were primarily released in Japan, although a few make their way to other countries through collectors and conventions. | ||
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The figures from Volume 1 were made available in Japan in April 2005. They are, in numerical order: | The figures from Volume 1 were made available in Japan in April 2005. They are, in numerical order: | ||
*1. [[Sora]] in his ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' gear, holding the [[Kingdom Key]] on top of a stylized version of the [[Traverse Town]] Gizmo Shop clock. Available in both styles. | *1. [[Sora]] in his ''[[Kingdom Hearts (game)|Kingdom Hearts]]'' gear, holding the [[Kingdom Key]] on top of a stylized version of the [[Traverse Town]] Gizmo Shop clock. Available in both styles. Sora is the white king. | ||
*2. [[Donald Duck]], holding the [[Mage's Staff]] and sitting atop a stylized Traverse Town roof. Available in both styles. | *2. [[Donald Duck]], holding the [[Mage's Staff]] and sitting atop a stylized Traverse Town roof. Available in both styles. Donald is a white bishop. | ||
*3. [[Jack Skellington]] with [[Zero]], surrounded by ghosts and a stylized version of [[Halloween Town]]'s Guillotine Gate. Available in both styles. | *3. [[Jack Skellington]] with [[Zero]], surrounded by ghosts and a stylized version of [[Halloween Town]]'s Guillotine Gate. Available in both styles. Jack Skellington is a white knight. | ||
*4. [[Maleficent]], holding her wand and encircled by thorns and her dragon form. | *4. [[Maleficent]], holding her wand and encircled by thorns and her dragon form. Maleficent is the black queen. | ||
*5. [[Hades]], sitting on his throne with [[Cerberus]] behind him. | *5. [[Hades]], sitting on his throne with [[Cerberus]] behind him. Hades is a black knight. | ||
*6. A collection of [[Heartless]], including three [[Shadow]]s, one [[Wyvern]], the Gauntlet of the [[Guard Armor]], and a black Black-Mage type, such as a [[Blue Rhapsody]]. | *6. A collection of [[Heartless]], including three [[Shadow]]s, one [[Wyvern]], one [[Darkball]], the Gauntlet of the [[Guard Armor]], and a black Black-Mage type, such as a [[Blue Rhapsody]]. This piece is a black pawn. | ||
==Volume 2 Figures== | ==Volume 2 Figures== | ||
The figures from Volume 2 were first made available in Japan in April 2006. A "re-run", or re-release, will be done in August 2008. They are, in numerical order: | The figures from Volume 2 were first made available in Japan in April 2006. A "re-run", or re-release, will be done in August 2008. They are, in numerical order: | ||
*7. [[Cloud]] in his original ''Kingdom Hearts'' gear, | *7. [[Cloud]] in his original ''Kingdom Hearts'' gear, wielding the Buster Sword on top of some damaged pieces of [[Olympus Coliseum]]. Available in both styles. Cloud is a white knight. | ||
*8. [[Kairi]] on the dock at [[Destiny Islands]], surrounded by palm trees and with a [[Paopu Fruit]] in her lap. Available in both styles. | *8. [[Kairi]] on the dock at [[Destiny Islands]], surrounded by palm trees and with a [[Paopu Fruit]] in her lap. Available in both styles. Kairi is the white queen. | ||
*9. [[Goofy]] with the [[Knight's Shield]] atop a stylized spire in Traverse Town, complete with [[Tinker Bell]] windvane. | *9. [[Goofy]] with the [[Knight's Shield]] atop a stylized spire in Traverse Town, complete with [[Tinker Bell]] windvane. Goofy is a white knight. | ||
*10. [[Oogie Boogie]], surrounded by the dangerous toys and tricks from his lair in Halloween Town. | *10. [[Oogie Boogie]], surrounded by the dangerous toys and tricks from his lair in Halloween Town. Oogie is a black rook. | ||
*11. [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]] and his Guardian, cupped in [[Darkside]]'s hands. | *11. [[Xehanort's Heartless|Ansem]] and his Guardian, cupped in [[Darkside]]'s hands. Ansem is the black king. | ||
*12. [[Jafar]], atop a pile of treasure from the [[Agrabah|Cave of Wonders]], holding [[Genie]]'s lamp and [[Iago]]. | *12. [[Jafar]], atop a pile of treasure from the [[Agrabah|Cave of Wonders]] and [[Genie]], holding [[Genie]]'s lamp and [[Iago]]. Jafar is a black bishop. | ||
==Volume 3 Figures== | ==Volume 3 Figures== | ||
The Volume 3 figures were released in Japan in August 2008. It is the first series to be based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. In numerical order, they are: | The Volume 3 figures were released in Japan in August 2008. It is the first series to be based on ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]''. In numerical order, they are: | ||
*13. [[Sora]] in his [[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather|Three Fairies]] made-gear from ''Kingdom Hearts II'' in the [[World That Never Was]]. Available in both styles. | *13. [[Sora]] in his [[Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather|Three Fairies]] made-gear from ''Kingdom Hearts II'' in the [[World That Never Was]]. Available in both styles. Sora is a white king. | ||
*14. [[Queen Minnie]] with [[Chip and Dale]] at [[Disney Castle]]. Available in both styles. | *14. [[Queen Minnie]] with [[Chip and Dale]] at [[Disney Castle]]. Available in both styles. Minnie is a white queen. | ||
*15. [[Jack Sparrow]] atop treasure from the [[Port Royal|Isla de Muerta]]. Available in both styles. | *15. [[Jack Sparrow]] atop treasure from the [[Port Royal|Isla de Muerta]]. Available in both styles. Jack Sparrow is a white rook. | ||
*16. [[Axel]] with his chakrams on top of [[Castle Oblivion]]. | *16. [[Axel]] with his chakrams on top of [[Castle Oblivion]]. Axel is a black knight. | ||
*17. [[Pete]] with various cartoon-style implements of destruction. | *17. [[Pete]] with various cartoon-style implements of destruction. Pete is a black pawn. | ||
*18. [[Ursula]] with [[Flotsam and Jetsam]], holding [[King Triton]]'s Trident. | *18. [[Ursula]] with [[Flotsam and Jetsam]], holding [[King Triton]]'s Trident. Ursula is a black bishop. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||