The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Link statue returns to Japan in December 2026
Sega is bringing back one of its most eye-catching The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom collectibles. The FIGURIZMα Link statue is set to return as a prize item in Japan on 4 December 2026, giving fans and collectors another chance to track down the display figure after its original 2024 release.
The statue stands at roughly 10 x 23 cm, or about 4 x 9 inches, and is based on Link’s dramatic pose from the Tears of the Kingdom box art. It shows the hero in his in-game outfit with the Master Sword strapped to his back, making it a compact but instantly recognizable piece for Zelda fans.
Unlike an action figure, this is a fixed statue, so it is designed for display rather than posing. Its appeal comes from the sculpt, the iconic pose, and its connection to one of Nintendo’s biggest Switch releases.
Sega first released the FIGURIZMα Link figure in 2024 through Sega Plaza crane machines in Japan. Because it is a prize figure, it was not originally sold as a standard retail product. Players had to win it from arcade machines, while international collectors typically relied on import stores, resale listings, or auction sites to get one.
The return of the Link statue follows another recent wave of Zelda prize items in Japan. Plush dolls of Link, Zelda, and a Korok went back into circulation on 6 November 2026. The earlier prize lineup also included larger Link and Zelda plush toys measuring around 18 x 13 x 27 cm, along with smaller mascot plushes of Link, Zelda, and a Korok at about 5 x 5 x 10 cm.
For now, the FIGURIZMα Link statue re-release appears to be limited to Japan. Sega has not announced an official retail price or confirmed any international launch. When the figure first appeared in 2024, some Japanese listings placed it at around 2,980 yen, or about $18. Since then, the original version has commonly appeared on resale markets for around $30 to $50, depending on condition and availability.
Collectors outside Japan still have other Tears of the Kingdom Link figures to look forward to. Hasbro’s Heroes of Hyrule range includes a 6-inch Link figure and a 6-inch Zelda figure priced at $27.99 each, along with a larger 7.5-inch Ganondorf figure priced at $42.99. Those figures are currently expected to ship on 1 May 2027.
Good Smile Company is also preparing its figma Link based on Tears of the Kingdom. The standard version is priced at 9,900 yen, or about $63, while the DX Edition costs 16,800 yen, or about $106. The DX version includes extra accessories such as the paraglider, a Zonai rocket, and King Rauru’s arm. It is expected to reach buyers in the United States between late December 2026 and March 2027.
The renewed interest in Zelda collectibles comes at a major moment for the franchise. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom launched for Nintendo Switch in May 2023 as the direct sequel to Breath of the Wild. Its predecessor, Breath of the Wild, released on 3 March 2017 and remains one of the highest-rated games of its generation.
Both Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are playable on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, keeping Link’s latest adventures accessible to longtime players and new fans alike.
The re-release also arrives during the 40th anniversary year of The Legend of Zelda, which first debuted in 1986. Nintendo has already marked the occasion with new franchise activity, including the release of its Ocarina of Time remake on Switch 2. A live-action Legend of Zelda movie is also scheduled to arrive on 30 April 2027.
With Zelda’s anniversary celebrations, new figures on the way, and the franchise continuing to expand beyond games, Sega’s returning FIGURIZMα Link statue could become a sought-after item once again, especially for collectors who missed it the first time around.
