Whoever wins this is one lucky individual. Really nice how it'll be auctioned off for charity~

Auctioned? D:

Well... I would probably need infinite moneys to compete for that. ._. So jealous of the future owner of that figure.

Estimated price anybody? Course, I wouldn't be buying it, but a girl can dream, can't she?

It's not being sold. It's being auctioned off at this event, with the money going to charity.

I'd say bidding will get well over 10000 yen.

Wow...now THAT is truly a collector's item ^_^ To those at D23...you are all very lucky. I could only wish to add something like that to my collection, but trust me when I say this, $100 (or 10,000 yen) is a steal on that so I'm betting it will reach $500 if not more :) Japan is a sucker for KH stuff so that is gonna go high.

It's....it's....so glorious. 8'D Can bet the bidding to be very high on that awesome figure.

Yeah, being a fan of figures myself, I can tell you that the figure will probably sell for a whole bunch more than it's actually worth.... It looks great, but it also looks the same quality that the Play Arts figures are, so it's probably not worth more than $40-80. BUT, the fact that the box is signed, and the fact that people go crazy over these things and spend money that they probably shouldn't, the figure will sell for at least $400-600.

I think this figure will be a bit more detailed than the average Play Arts considering this figure was used to determine his final in-game model so this figure will literally be as pefect as we will ever get to a perfect Sora replica figure.

However, adding in all the things you said, plus the fact that the money is going to charity, plus it being 1-of-a-kind, AND the fact that it's technically a decade-old piece of KH treasure, the price will no doubt be exorbitant. I actually wouldn't be shocked if it goes closer to $1000, the reason I think that is because even I would honestly consider dropping $600 on a piece like that and I know there are crazier people out there. It would really take some back and forth considerations, but figuring what a piece that is for a collection, I could possibly spend $500 or so on that. I mean, if you have a job and don't know what to spend it on, heck yeah <_<

It is a prototype and the only one of its kind in existence created over a decade ago as a reference during development of the original title on the PS2. That little figurine is a very large piece of the series history all on its own, and provides much more reason for attendees to bid on it asides from just an autographed box and fandom hype.

(I succeced in developing the conversation. I'm just going to leave quietly now....)

Why not stay and continue discussing the figurine, auction or event with us?

I just noticed that the OP was updated with info on how bidding works. I'm really confused lol

So basically you can bid online ONLY if you have a Yahoo account that is connected to a D23 ticket? Is that how they know where to ship it too? So basically as long as you can get a ticket to D23, you don't even have to attend to be able to bid since you can effectively just bid from your computer in another country?

Also, depending on what ticket level determines how long you can bid for? IDK, that seems kind of unfair. I know people paid for a more expensive ticket, but if they have more time to bid, that all but guarantees they'll win since they can put $1 higher and there is nothing the person with the lower ticket can do about it :( IDK...am I reading that right?

My thoughts exactly, though I'm bummed that yet another KH related event is being held far far away from me and my poor wallet. I'd go broke for a figure like that! And charity only motivates me more!

well, maybe not broke.

Why not indeed? Might as well.

Have to say, I'm looking forword to the expoitself. Who knows what type of information we'll get on KH3?

Another quick question (I have a lot lol). Where did you guys find the original information on the figure? Is there a larger photo of the figure somewhere? I really want to inspect it but the photo is too small I'm afraid to do so >_< If not, that's cool :)

Um, that's the biggest size there is

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Thanks Chaser. Oh well, I'm sure they'll have it on display for the bidders throughout the event and more photos will come from there. Is it sad that I'm honestly considering asking my friend who's going to D23 Japan to bid for me -__- I need to stop looking at this thread...BUT I CANNOT!!!

We've known about this for months though xD

This is the first time that D23 Expo has ever taken place outside of Japan, but it's not specifically KH-related. It just so happens that they have incorporated a KH segment into the event. The usual one will be taking place in Anaheim in a few weeks, but it doesn't have much to do with games.

Its so beautiful! D:>

If only I was rich that I could bid for that beauty! <3

I wish I could see that picture of Sora up close! It just looks so adorable! Man, I want this D:

Gah! This is absolutely amazing, and just freakin' adorable and awesome. Examining the figure up close (or as close as I'm able to), I do have to say this looks better than the Play Arts figures, I think. And it's just so very Sora-y. And as KHI Sora was pretty much my favorite (and KH1 is my favorite in the series)... man do I want this iconic piece of KH history! I know I'd better keep dreaming, though. Whoever wins this is a lucky person, indeed. And it's nice that all the proceeds will go to charity:)

Ya know, I think my favorite thing about this upcoming event has to be the behind the scenes stuff. I live for things like that! Hopefully we'll get some great, funny stories from the VAs, developers, and everyone on board. And dare I hope that something like deleted scenes will be revealed?

I'm also psyched, of course, for the new potential KHIII trailer, but I don't know if I should watch it or not. How spoiler-y do you think it'll be? I'd hope it wouldn't be too bad this early in development, but... Anyway, I wonder if this'll be the trailer where we learn more about Riku and Kairi's part in it all. Ack! That gives me even more incentive to watch the trailer now, even though I don't want to spoil myself at all. -sigh- What's a girl to do? LOL.

Wow, auction money going to charity is quite generous. I love the Kingdom Hearts series, but I'm never extreme on anything. Nice statue of Sora, wonder if the one who gets it will have it colored?

Nope. It's being auctioned just like that. Since this was used strictly for character modeling in game, they don't paint them at all. It is meant to get details smoothed out before they fully rig the model for animation in the game.

Nope. It's being auctioned just like that. Since this was used strictly for character modeling in game, they don't paint them at all. It is meant to get details smoothed out before they fully rig the model for animation in the game.

If somebody did get it colored, the value would decrease significantly. It's really rare for people to get their hands on these kinds of figures, especially in their prototype form. xD

Not only that, but I would hate them forever lol This piece is a piece best uncolored mainly because that is how it was meant to be sold. Pre-production figures are always popular because there are generally so few (if any more than 1) produced.

With that being said...I'm nervously awaiting mid-October <_<

Oh I've known about the expo for as long as you. I'm talking about the auction.

Hmmmmm. I used to try to collect limited edition kh consoles/games and on ebay the consoles would reach up to 600-700 dollars (Kh Dsi) and 300-400 dollars(kh psp). Considering that even while those were mass-produced, I wouldnt be suprised if the only figurine went up to 5,000. Also there are many factors that could contribute to its inflation like the fact that its going to charity might make more people prone to bidding asides from its uniqueness and its historical significance.

Maybe it's just me but I find that your posts rarely come across the way you claim.

Whatever lol

The thing to remember is that those consoled retailed at around $300 (when you converted it) and then with import charges, $400 is quite reasonable and $600 a little bit on the high end. Nowadays, the DSi can't even fetch $150 and the PSP no where near $300. The 3DS is popular though. This makes me believe that the people who are buying them aren't collectors at all (since for a collector, any piece is timeless) but rather people who want to use the systems, hence why the current gen system sell for a lot.

If you look at recent Kingdom Hearts figures and things that are really only for hardcore collectors or fans who REALLY like that specific figure, the KH figures don't sell for over $100, at this current time, none of them do. Not to mention that in order to bid you have to attend D23 (or know someone attending) which closes off a lot of people.

While I will admit I can see the figure going for A LOT, $5000 is a bit high I think. I've never seen a KH piece go that high...EVER! The first piece of Kingdom Hearts merchandise ever auctioned off was a poster of the cover art to the first game signed by Nomura when the game first came out and a few years ago, when KH was popular, nobody was willing to buy it for $1,000 on EBay so maybe $1,000 I'm thinking at highest for this figure.

Maybe I'm just in denial since I plan on bidding but I'm not going to $1,000. Sorry, but $1,000 is WAY too high for my tastes haha