Sonic’s 35th Anniversary Gets a New Collectible
First 4 Figures has opened pre-orders for its new Sonic Frontiers collectible statue, timed to Sonic the Hedgehog’s 35th anniversary. The pre-order window opened on July 21, 2026, with two editions offered: a standard Sonic and a Super Sonic variant. The release lands just as Sega continues its year-long celebration of the blue blur’s milestone birthday, which recently included a surprise release of Sonic Frontiers – Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch 2.
Background and Why It Matters
For longtime Sonic devotees who cut their teeth on the original 1991 Genesis/Mega Drive release, anniversary years tend to be especially meaningful. Sonic the Hedgehog helped elevate Sega through the post-arcade boom console era and turned the Genesis into a genuine rival to Nintendo’s SNES. Every five-year milestone since has brought new hardware, remastered collections, and collector-grade merch, and the 35th is shaping up as one of the most ambitious yet.
First 4 Figures has built its reputation on premium, limited-run gaming statues drawn from classic franchises. The Sonic Frontiers piece reflects the company’s pivot toward modern icons while still drawing on the character’s retro roots. Pairing the standard and golden Super Sonic variants gives collectors an immediate display choice, and the open pre-order model reflects how the collectibles market has matured since the days of warehouse-style retro toy hunts.
Sonic Frontiers itself marked a notable shift for the franchise when it originally launched, swapping the long-running Boost-style gameplay for an open-zone exploration structure. A Definitive Edition re-release on Switch 2 brings that experience to a new generation of hardware and is now anchoring the second half of the anniversary year. Statues from established makers like First 4 Figures typically arrive alongside such re-releases, giving retro enthusiasts a chance to own a physical memento tied to the celebration.
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Source: Nintendo Life