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The Japanese retailer FuRyu has announced a newNieR: Automata2B figure that’s open for pre-orders right now. However, buyers should be prepared to make a dent in the old wallet, as the price is extortionate. The popularNieR: Automatacharacter has received plenty of alternate figures before, including models from Play Arts Kai, Good Smile Company, and Bandai S.H. Figuarts, but fans may have a hard time justifying the price of this exquisite doll.
NieR: Automatawas first released in 2017 by PlatinumGames and Square Enix, serving as a sequel to 2010’sNieR, which in turn was a spin-off of theDrakengardseries.Nier: Automatajoins severalgames with the most endings, alongside the likes ofBaldur’s Gate 3,Until Dawn, andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, boasting 26 endings. With five titles known to be the main endings, theNieRfranchise presents a connected narrative set across several years, andAutomata’s endings can range from humorous conclusions to random finalities.
FuRyu revealed the new 2B figure was based on the character’s anime design fromNieR: Automata Ver1.1a, a 2023 series directed by Ryōji Masuyama, complete with the character’s flowing robes and one-handed sword. The figure is currently available for pre-order through theFuRyu Hobby Mall websitefor Japanese residents, and non-Japanese residents can secure their doll through the Buyee widget orAmiAmi.NieR: Automataharbors plenty of hilarious 2B memes, but something that’s not funny is the jaw-dropping price of the doll. The figure has a staggering price tag of 198,000 yen (approximately $1,322), but the cost is somewhat justified by its bigger 1/4 scale with a height of around 43 cm (16.93 inches), and the material features traditional Japanese patterns.
FuRyu Announces Expensive 2B Doll From Nier: Automata
Known also by her full name, YoRHa No.2 Type B, 2B is a YoRHa android designed to battle against the droids of the 14th Machine War that have invaded humanity’s planet. The robot quickly became an iconic video games character, so much so thatNieR: Automata’s 2B received several modsthat implemented her in other titles. In addition toAutomata, 2B has also appeared inNieR ReincarnationandFinal Fantasy 14.
Square Enix recently announced 15th-anniversary plans for theNieRseries, kicking off in April with a special livestream event. The broadcast will present new updates, discussions with key creators and developers, a mini live performance, and much more. Fans of the franchise are also speculating (and keeping their fingers crossed) that the anniversary celebrations will yield a newNieRgame announcement, fueled by a flurry of hints stemming from the creators.
