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Published on July 25, 2014 @ 11:21 am
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Tetsuya Nomura is currently attending San Diego Comic Con 2014, where he's been busy signing autographs with Hideo Kojima. There he was asked a few questions by Siliconera regarding his work on the Play Arts Kai figures.

Among those were about the similarites between Nomura's Batman design and the armours in Birth by Sleep, but according to Nomura, it was actually designed years before Kingdom Hearts was even conceived:

"Actually, to be honest, the project that never got off the ground was done before Kingdom Hearts was conceived. It might be the opposite—the design from that early project influenced Kingdom Hearts and armor design in that series."

So the infamous armours, which are now such an iconic part of the series, didn't even originate from there to begin with.

Finally, asked about which characters designed by him he would want to see figures of, he simply answered that he'd love to have Terra, Aqua and Ventus, the main characters of Birth by Sleep.

If you're interested in learning more about the Play Arts Kai figures from Kingdom Hearts currently on display at San Diego's Comic Con, check out the images here.

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Nazo

July 25, 2014 @ 11:40 amOffline

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*raises hand*

I am also interested.

Greatly interested.

Solo

July 25, 2014 @ 11:46 amOffline

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Good that he's interested in bringing BbS PAK into existence, because many of us are interested as well! I even personally think that it's overdue... <_<

The_Echo

July 25, 2014 @ 11:47 amOffline

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Make it happen you glorious bastard.

Nazo

July 25, 2014 @ 11:53 amOffline

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If it ever does happen, the prices on those things are going to be astronomical once they sell out in retail. Makes me kinda scared that there would be a feeding frenzy for people who just want to resell them for more money *coughlikethe1.5launcheventpinandpostercough*

Lnds500

July 25, 2014 @ 11:53 amOffline

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It is weird that VAT figures do not exist. Hadn't noticed that until now.

Sephiroth0812

July 25, 2014 @ 11:59 amOffline

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Lnds500
It is weird that VAT figures do not exist. Hadn't noticed that until now.


Well, apparently making the 713th version of a Sora-figure is more important for the guys who actually make those figures.
Aside from TAV, we also do not have a single KH 2-Riku figure, Naminé or anyone of the villains.

It's always only Sora so far with sometimes Roxas between and one single Kairi and Axel figure (which is odd in itself, there's no KH 2-Riku but a less important character like Axel gets one).

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On Nomura's actual wish to have the BBS crew though I can only get in line with all those who already second that notion.
Give us TAV as figures!

Axel92

July 25, 2014 @ 12:17 pmOffline

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Shut up and take ALL my money!!!

Ruran

July 25, 2014 @ 03:46 pmOffline

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They seem to usually be pretty picky about what characters make it as PAK. Mind, that BbS is only really popular with a minority of steadfast fans. BbS is one of those "spin offs that aren't numbered, don't have Sora, and kept KH3 from coming out sooner". It's actually pretty invisible to the masses. Mean while, Sora is much more immediately recognizable and his stuff is sure to sell.

With 2.5 on the horizon, perhaps that well help some. Perhaps. When the collections were first announced there were many people that were pissy because 1.5 didn't have KH2. As far as many people are concerned, KH2 is the only game in the new collection worth playing and BbS is just padding. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Princess Marina

July 25, 2014 @ 04:05 pmOffline

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DO IT! And Make Vanitas too! and I'll be happy <3

Master Sora

July 25, 2014 @ 04:18 pmOffline

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Yes! Finally! It would be neat to see them in their regular outfits, or armor! I personally don't care. They only thing that will care is my wallet of course.

limit

July 25, 2014 @ 04:21 pmOffline

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King Nomura, pls push for Aqua PAKs... Eraqus isn't too important relatively speaking and Xehanort is evil, so she's the only other keyblade master alongside Riku.

QuintusKing

July 25, 2014 @ 04:31 pmOffline

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Just curious, do we have one for Moogle yet? xD

rawpower

July 25, 2014 @ 04:43 pmOffline

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I'm no collector but I might actually drop money on a BBS figure if one ever came out. I love the designs of those characters.

Oracle Spockanort

July 25, 2014 @ 06:11 pmOffline

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I WOULD BUY ALL THREE. I'd buy Vanitas too! And Xehanort. ;~;

FudgemintGuardian

July 25, 2014 @ 06:22 pmOffline

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Master Spockanort
I WOULD BUY ALL THREE. I'd buy Vanitas too! And Xehanort. ;~;
I would actually really like a Xehanort one. It would look so creepy!

kupo1121

July 28, 2014 @ 03:16 amOffline

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Nazo
If it ever does happen, the prices on those things are going to be astronomical once they sell out in retail. Makes me kinda scared that there would be a feeding frenzy for people who just want to resell them for more money *coughlikethe1.5launcheventpinandpostercough*


Sadly, in a very materialistic world, this happens all the time. Luckily, Kingdom Hearts is NOT prone to be very collectible so I find most Kingdom Hearts merchandise doesn't skyrocket in price (keyword is "most") but I agree with you that after TAV figures come out, they would be VERY hard to preorder and would sell quite high.

At least Aqua no doubt would only because Play Arts Kai figures always seem to do females more justice than males. Guys tend to be beefier (Sora is an exception because he's slender) and their joints tend to not go well with their body types as opposed to the curves of female figures.

Sephiroth0812
Well, apparently making the 713th version of a Sora-figure is more important for the guys who actually make those figures.
Aside from TAV, we also do not have a single KH 2-Riku figure, Naminé or anyone of the villains.


It's even sadder when you think that TAV have not even had Formation or Static Arts figures made of them. KH2 Riku, KH1 Kairi, and Namine all have incredibly beautiful Formation Arts figures for them, with KH2 Riku even have the ridiculously large Static arts figure which is more than enough KH2 Riku for the average fan lol

I would love PAK more than Formation Arts, but I'd take a BbS Formation Arts set anyday with Aqua, Terra, Ven, Vanitas, and MX (maybe Eraqus).

It's really sad when you think about it because the only 3D tangible TAV model merchandise we have so far are the Mascot Avatar Straps...that is it!

QuintusKing
Just curious, do we have one for Moogle yet? xD


No...no we do not -__- and I am not pleased with this either...

Master Spockanort
I WOULD BUY ALL THREE. I'd buy Vanitas too! And Xehanort. ;~;


Me too! Heck, I'd buy 2 and then just do a giveaway somewhere for the second set just so SE thinks that TAV merchandise is more profitable!!!!
P.S. I would totally keep the second Aqua and just make both Aquas fight each other lol

Rydgea

July 28, 2014 @ 05:30 amOffline

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Just think of all the points of articulation on Xehanort's fingers. :O

This is the kind of BBS merch I can appreciate. I don't want a rubber character portrait...

BlueKey777

July 30, 2014 @ 04:53 pmOffline

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I've got a bunch of play arts kai so I need BBS figures to add to my collection :)

davidXIIIaxel

August 3, 2014 @ 03:30 amOffline

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oh my god PLEASE DO!!!!! i couldnt ask for nothing more but some awesome play arts kai of the team. i know it'll look great! :wink:

BlueKey777
I've got a bunch of play arts kai so I need BBS figures to add to my collection :)

same here bluekey777. i want to have vanitas and xehanort. also ventus. aqua and terra i would like as well. lol i just named the characters. do you guys think they'll make master Eraquas?

Anthony12KH

August 3, 2014 @ 08:04 pmOffline

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I want a Aqua playarts figure. That will be my dream come true. You want my money SE, makei t.

davidXIIIaxel

August 3, 2014 @ 08:05 pmOffline

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Anthony12KH
I want a Aqua playarts figure. That will be my dream come true. You want my money SE, makei t.

lol make it now!i want vanitas so bad. i hope he makes him.

rufusisaghost

August 3, 2014 @ 08:12 pmOffline

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Anthony12KH
I want a Aqua playarts figure. That will be my dream come true. You want my money SE, makei t.

If I....had an Aqua figurine...my life would be nothing short of complete. I would probably marry that figure. I would.

Ruran

August 3, 2014 @ 11:34 pmOffline

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tbh, the only one I would want is Master Xehanort, if they ever made one. Why? idk, it just amuses me having him sit on my bookshelf with his twiddly fingers overlooking my bedroom next to Pokemon and My Little Pony figures.

Anthony12KH

August 3, 2014 @ 11:44 pmOffline

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rufusisaghost
If I....had an Aqua figurine...my life would be nothing short of complete. I would probably marry that figure. I would.


You and me both. My favorite character in KH.

Ruran
tbh, the only one I would want is Master Xehanort, if they ever made one. Why? idk, it just amuses me having him sit on my bookshelf with his twiddly fingers overlooking my bedroom next to Pokemon and My Little Pony figures.


Would you like his face to look like it does in the 2.5 cover?

Ruran

August 4, 2014 @ 12:12 amOffline

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Anthony12KH
You and me both. My favorite character in KH.



Would you like his face to look like it does in the 2.5 cover?



Can't say I wouldn't mind it if that were the case.

MegaCore5

August 4, 2014 @ 12:32 amOffline

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rawpower
I'm no collector but I might actually drop money on a BBS figure if one ever came out. I love the designs of those characters.

I'd just like some aqua, ven, and MX figs myself.

limit
King Nomura, pls push for Aqua PAKs... Eraqus isn't too important relatively speaking and Xehanort is evil, so she's the only other keyblade master alongside Riku.
phshawww we all know what you're really thinking limit ;)

RuffPuff

August 4, 2014 @ 12:39 amOffline

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I would want all of the TAV figures, though a Master Xehanort figure would be awesome. And since he's the main villain in KH3 we'll probably see one eventually, right?

rokudamia2

August 4, 2014 @ 12:53 amOffline

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Ruran
tbh, the only one I would want is Master Xehanort, if they ever made one. Why? idk, it just amuses me having him sit on my bookshelf with his twiddly fingers overlooking my bedroom next to Pokemon and My Little Pony figures.


Absolutely. He's my favorite character in birth by sleep, and I love his design and his keyblade.

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