The Legend of Zelda’s Wilds era has been the series’ most successful commercially. The strong sales of Breath of the Wild raised the franchise’s profile, and the sequel, though less popular, continued demand for Wilds-era games. Nintendo has said it has no immediate plans to return to the era unless the company has a project it wants to make.

The future of the Zelda series remains unclear: it could include another Wilds-era game or a return to more classic Zelda designs. The recent Ocarina of Time remake may point toward the latter, but the next direction has not been confirmed. Meanwhile, fans of Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom can look forward to another Wilds-related collectible: a new Link statue based on Tears of the Kingdom.

What does the Tears of the Kingdom Link statue look like?

The FIGURIZMα Link statue recreates the character’s appearance from the Tears of the Kingdom box art. The figure shows Link kneeling on a piece of a floating sky island, with the Master Sword on his back.

The statue depicts Link kneeling on a sky island with the Master Sword on his back.

The figure is a re-release of a 2024 prize figure that was originally offered through Sega Plaza crane games in Japan and was not released internationally. The original prize lineup also included Link, Zelda and Korok plushes in different sizes; resellers and secondhand marketplaces later offered the figure and plushes.

The statue measures roughly 4 by 9 inches. Its original 2024 release was available for pre-order from select retailers in Japan for around $18 (2,980 yen).

When will the Link statue be released, and how much will it cost?

The FIGURIZMα statue re-release is scheduled for December 4, 2026, in Japan. A price and international release date have not been announced.

The announced release date is December 4, 2026, in Japan, while the re-release price remains unconfirmed.

The original figure’s price was around 2,980 yen, so that amount offers a reference point, not a confirmed price for the re-release. The original 2024 version has been listed on secondhand markets for as much as $50.

Will the Tears of the Kingdom statue be available outside Japan?

No international release has been announced for the Link statue. Since the original figure was only released in Japan, collectors elsewhere may need to monitor secondhand marketplaces if they want to find one.

The original FIGURIZMα statue was released in Japan, and the re-release has no confirmed international availability.

The statue is part of a broader wave of Legend of Zelda 40th anniversary merchandise, but it was not specifically designed for the celebrations. Other Legend of Zelda statues are also expected, including figures based on the Wilds era.

What should collectors know before looking for the statue?

Collectors can distinguish the confirmed details from the unknowns: the Japanese release date is set, but the re-release price and availability outside Japan are not. The original figure’s price and secondhand listings provide context, but they do not establish the new release’s final cost.

The re-release has a confirmed Japan date but no confirmed price or international launch.

• Confirmed: The Japan release is scheduled for December 4, 2026.
• Unconfirmed: The re-release price and international release date have not been announced.
• Reference point: The original figure cost around 2,980 yen and has appeared on secondhand markets for as much as $50.
• Alternative route: Collectors outside Japan may need to check resale listings if no official release is announced for their region.

These details help collectors weigh the confirmed release information against the uncertainty around price and regional availability. The original figure’s resale price is a market listing, not a guaranteed price for the re-release.

What are the details of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom?

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom was released on May 12, 2023. Nintendo developed and published the game, which uses the Havok engine.

The game information identifies Nintendo as both developer and publisher and lists Havok as its engine.

• Release date: May 12, 2023
• ESRB rating: E for Everyone 10+ for Fantasy Violence and Mild Suggestive Themes
• Developer: Nintendo
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Engine: Havok
• Cross-platform play: N/A
• Cross-save: N/A
• Steam Deck compatibility: N/A

The listed release and technical details identify the game associated with the Link statue; the collectible itself is a separate merchandise release.

When does the Link statue come out in Japan?

The statue is scheduled to release in Japan on December 4, 2026.

The announced Japan release date is December 4, 2026.

Has the statue’s price been announced?

No. The re-release price has not been confirmed; the original figure cost around 2,980 yen.

The original price is a reference, not a confirmed price for the re-release.

Was the original FIGURIZMα figure released internationally?

No. The 2024 prize figure was released in Japan through Sega Plaza crane games, while later availability came through resellers and secondhand marketplaces.

The original FIGURIZMα figure did not receive an official international release.

What is shown on the statue?

The statue shows Link kneeling on a piece of a floating sky island, with the Master Sword on his back, matching the game’s box-art look.

The statue’s pose and design are based on Link’s appearance on the Tears of the Kingdom box art.