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Square Enix opens pre-orders for Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2, out Jan 30, 2027

🇯🇵 Japan 13:06 Games Tech4 updated 17 h ago first reported by インサイド

In short

Square Enix has opened pre-orders for “Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2,” a second series of 1/12-scale figures of weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest games. The six-item lineup includes “Hayabusa no Ken,” “Tenkuu no Ken,” “Battle Axe,” “Gringham no Muchi,” “Ikazuchi no Tsue” and “Tenkuu no Tate,” each with a display pedestal. The set is due out on Jan 30, 2027; Game Watch reported single items at 1,870 yen and a six-piece box at 11,220 yen.

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Square Enix announced “Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2,” the second set of 1/12-scale figures of weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest series, and opened pre-orders, according to the tech outlets INSIDE, Game Watch, 4Gamer and Game*Spark. 4Gamer said the company announced the release, while the other outlets reported the start of pre-orders. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]

The lineup comprises six items: “Hayabusa no Ken,” “Tenkuu no Ken,” “Battle Axe,” “Gringham no Muchi,” “Ikazuchi no Tsue” and “Tenkuu no Tate,” the outlets reported. Each figure comes with a pedestal so it can be displayed, and one of the six types is packed at random in each box, INSIDE and Game*Spark said. Game Watch reported that a six-piece box is also available. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]

The release is planned for Jan 30, 2027, according to INSIDE, Game Watch and Game*Spark. Game Watch reported a price of 1,870 yen for a single item and 11,220 yen for a six-piece box. INSIDE said details are on Square Enix’s e-STORE product page, and Game Watch carried the copyright notice “(C)ARMOR PROJECT/BIRD STUDIO/SQUARE ENIX.” [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]

Why it matters

The announcement is a merchandise release tied to one of Japan’s best-known game series and is aimed at collectors. The documents give no detail on production volumes, sales targets or availability outside Japan, so the commercial impact is not indicated.

Key facts

  • Square Enix announced “Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2” and opened pre-orders. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • The set is the second volume of 1/12-scale figures of weapons and shields from the Dragon Quest series. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
  • The lineup has six items: “Hayabusa no Ken,” “Tenkuu no Ken,” “Battle Axe,” “Gringham no Muchi,” “Ikazuchi no Tsue” and “Tenkuu no Tate.” [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • Each figure comes with a pedestal so it can be displayed. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • One of the six types is packed at random in each box. [ 1 , 4 ]
  • The release is planned for Jan 30, 2027. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • Game Watch reported a price of 1,870 yen for a single item and 11,220 yen for a six-piece box. [ 2 ]

Confirmed by several sources

  • Square Enix announced the second volume of its Dragon Quest weapons figure collection. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
  • The figures are 1/12 scale. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]
  • The lineup consists of six types of weapons and shields. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • Each figure comes with a pedestal for display. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]
  • The release is planned for Jan 30, 2027. [ 1 , 2 , 4 ]

Still unclear

  • Prices of 1,870 yen per single item and 11,220 yen for a six-piece box. Only Game Watch reported the prices; the other documents do not mention them.
  • One of the six types is packed at random in each box. Stated by two outlets in identical wording; no other outlet confirms it.
  • Whether the figures will be sold outside Japan, and in what quantities. The documents do not address international availability or production numbers.

What local media are saying

Technology mediaAll four outlets are game and tech media reporting the announcement in similar terms, focusing on the 1/12 scale, the six-item lineup, the display pedestals and the Jan 30, 2027 release date. Game Watch alone gives prices and notes the six-piece box; INSIDE and Game*Spark report that pre-orders are open and that one type is packed at random per box, and point readers to Square Enix’s e-STORE product page. [ 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 ]

Timeline, local time

  1. INSIDE reports Square Enix has opened pre-orders for “Dragon Quest Weapons Collection Vol.2,” with release planned for Jan 30, 2027. [ 1 ]
  2. Game Watch reports the Jan 30, 2027 release date and prices of 1,870 yen per item and 11,220 yen per six-piece box. [ 2 ]
  3. 4Gamer reports Square Enix announced the release. [ 3 ]
  4. Game*Spark reports the pre-order opening. [ 4 ]