The collectibles world is getting another high-profile Sonic the Hedgehog piece to celebrate the blue blur’s 35th anniversary year. First 4 Figures has shared an early look at a new statue based on Sonic Frontiers, with pre-orders scheduled to open on July 21, 2026. A Super Sonic variant has also been confirmed for release alongside the standard version.
The reveal arrives in the middle of a packed celebration marking Sonic’s milestone birthday. Earlier in the announcement cycle, Sega shadow-dropped Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition on Switch 2, giving the 2022 open-zone adventure a fresh platform to call home and adding another chapter to the mascot’s ever-expanding catalogue. As retro-era mascots go, Sonic stands out as one of the few 16-bit stars who has successfully carried into the modern generation, and the anniversary push reflects just how heavily Sega is leaning into that legacy.
Why This Statue Matters to Collectors
First 4 Figures has built a strong reputation in the premium collectibles space, producing officially licensed sculptures tied to franchises including The Legend of Zelda, Metroid Prime, and other Nintendo-adjacent heavyweights. Their Sonic line has previously included high-end renditions of the modern character, and the new Frontiers piece reflects the latest visual direction the blue hedgehog has taken. For fans who grew up alongside the original Genesis titles and have followed the franchise through every reinvention, these kinds of sculpted tributes serve as a tangible bridge between the 16-bit era and the present-day Sonic.
The inclusion of a Super Sonic variant is a smart nod to longtime fans. The golden, super-powered form dates back to Sonic the Hedgehog 2 in 1992, and pairing the modern Frontiers figure with a Super Sonic counterpart acknowledges the long continuity of power-ups and Chaos Emerald-driven transformations that has helped define the series across three decades.
What to Watch For
Pre-orders open July 21, 2026, and First 4 Figures pieces historically ship in multiple tiers, with standard editions, retail exclusives, and limited Kismet editions often following the initial drop. Buyers interested in the Super Sonic version, or in any bonus tiers, will want to monitor the official First 4 Figures storefront once listings go live. As with prior Sonic releases from the company, demand for first-run pieces is likely to be brisk, particularly given the anniversary timing and the relatively small run sizes these sculpted editions tend to have.
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Source: Nintendo Life