BODY: For four decades, players have swung them, upgraded them, and occasionally lost them to a bad save file. Now Square Enix is bringing some of Dragon Quest's most legendary armaments off the screen and onto your shelf.
The publisher has announced a new line of 1/12 scale figures replicating iconic weapons from the long-running RPG series. The lineup includes the Sword of Roto (ロトの剣) — the franchise's most recognizable blade, wielded by the descendants of the hero Roto across the original trilogy — alongside the humble Club (こんぼう), the starter weapon many Japanese players first equipped back in 1986, and the dragon-slaying spear known as the Dragon Killer (ドラゴンキラー).
Each piece ships with a dedicated display stand, positioning the collection squarely at adult fans rather than the children's toy aisle. The 1/12 scale is notable: it matches the standard size used for action figure accessories, suggesting these could be paired with existing figma or S.H.Figuarts releases of Dragon Quest characters.
Square Enix has not yet announced a release date or pricing, but pre-orders are expected to open in the near future through the Square Enix e-Store and partner retailers.
The insider take
In Japan, Dragon Quest is less a game franchise and more a generational touchstone — the original 1986 release famously prompted the National Diet to discuss banning weekday launches after school absences spiked. That cultural weight is why merchandise like this isn't aimed at kids: the target buyer is a 40-something salaryman who remembers grinding slimes on a Famicom. Expect these to sell out fast in Akihabara and on the Square Enix e-Store, with resale prices on Mercari likely doubling within weeks of release. International fans should watch Tokyo proxy services like Buyee, since previous Dragon Quest collectibles have rarely seen official overseas distribution.
Originally reported by GAME Watch (Japanese).