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Shop Disney Japan has updated its schedule for upcoming merchandise in August 2022. Of the scheduled information, Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary nuiMOs and Tsum Tsum will be on the way. Still, this news is always subject to change. Thanks to Twitter user @t_bisco for sharing this development. We'll keep you all informed of any future occurrences regarding this matter. The Kingdom Hearts franchise has a rather extensive history with Tsum Tsum, with our coverage of those instances listed below: Sora & Riku Join LINE Mobile Disney Tsum Tsum Game 2017 Halloween Town Sora, Donald & Goofy Join LINE Disney Tsum Tsum Game 2017 Sora, Riku, Kairi, Mickey, Donald, Goofy, Shadow, Soldier Tsum Tsums Plushes 2018 Sora, Riku Kairi, and Aqua Join LINE Disney Tsum Tsum Game 2019 Terra, Chirithy & Ventus Join LINE Disney Tsum Tsum Game 2019 Young Xehanort & Pirate Sora Join LINE Disney Tsum Tsum Game 2020 Kairi, Sora, Riku, Mickey, Young Xehanort, Lea, Roxas & Aqua Tsum Tsum Plushes 2020

Ben Hanson of MinnMax recently conducted a lengthy interview with Pixar's Creative Director of Theme Parks, Tasha Sounart, about a vast variety of topics. One of these detailed discussions regarded the development of the Toy Box world in Kingdom Hearts III. Sounart first talked about how the D23 fan reactions to the Toy Box world were immensely positive, fueling her with a genuine sense of accomplishment and relief considering the stigma of negativity that gaming communities are generally perceived to have. As for how this Pixar collaboration for Kingdom Hearts III even came about, Sounart was an integral voice in making it happen. She talked to the Pixar executives hesitant about the idea, forever altering the initially shaky prospect of Toy Story's utilization. Other topics she speaks about are cultural differences with Square Enix's team and the difficulties finalizing the Toy Box casts' animations with English voice work to make it all feel natural. Lastly, she reveals her dream ideas of how Kingdom Hearts implementation would work in Disneyland. You can listen to the full Tasha Sounart interview below, with helpful timestamps specifically labeling the Kingdom Hearts segments: Additionally, Tasha Sounart has previously shared several comments about Pixar's involvement in Kingdom Hearts III over the years. Our prior articles containing those instances are listed below: Toy Box World Reveal Remy Cooking Minigame Several comments pertaining to Disney incorporation Tasha Sounart informing Pixar Animation Studios Story Supervisor about Kingdom Hearts

Super Groupies has announced that as part of the Kingdom Hearts series' 20th Anniversary celebrations, they will be hosting a Pop-Up Store from July 29th through August 2nd, 2022, on the third floor of Seibu Ikebukuro. Participants can look forward to 45 items depicting Sora and his close allies. Additionally, if an individual purchases a special, currently unspecified item at this venue, they will receive a large-sized Sora, Roxas, and Ventus postcard. However, there will also be two versions of this product available. One is drawn by Tetsuya Nomura and will be offered by all vendors in the venue, while the second is a "live-action" version (likely just implying real people cosplaying Sora, Roxas, and Ventus) that will be exclusively offered by the online Sogo & Seibu storefront for a limited-time. Unfortunately, no images of these postcards have been shared yet. Moreover, the image of Kairi's Melody of Memory throne shown via our gallery above will be a spot for fans to be photographed. Lastly, prominent Kingdom Hearts community member Audrey of Aitaikimochi has announced that she has been invited to the Pop-Up-Store press release event and will provide coverage of the products displayed there. We'll be sure to keep you all updated regarding this event's artistic reveals and product arrivals as it occurs next week. UPDATE 7/29/2022: Following Super Groupies revealing their extensive collaborative lineup of Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary apparel, the company shared official images from where the press event occurred. Audrey of Aitai Kuji also attended the event and shared her own photos. If you're interested in the Super Groupies lineup of new Kingdom Hearts merchandise, check out our dedicated coverage elucidating pricing, shipment times, and countless product images. Additionally, Aitai Kuji has each new Super Groupies collab item available for pre-order via their digital storefront. Moreover, Super Groupies posed a behind-the-scenes featurette for those especially intrigued about the photo-shooting process. Lastly, the gallery below (also pasted above) contains each of these newly added images:

Square Enix has revealed that the ever-elusive Kingdom Hearts III Alba & Ater Chess Set has been delayed across all regional storefronts. Each delayed date is listed below: Square Enix JP Store - August 27th, 2022 (Initially April 30th, 2022) Square Enix EU Store - November 18th, 2022 (InitiallyJuily 29th, 2022) Square Enix NA Store - October 2022 Release Window (Initially July 2022) We'll be sure to keep you all contintually updated regarding the shipment status of this Chess Set. View our announcement coverage. You can view images of this upcoming product via our gallery below: Thanks to prominent Kingdom Hearts community member Churro for sharing this significant information.

Square Enix has listed new Kingdom Hearts-themed room fragrance mists available for pre-order via their Japanese digital storefront. Based on Roxas, Xion, and Axel, each of these scents is distinct while also altering depending on how much time has passed. You'll notice that each mist has three notes attached to them. Their meanings are as follows: Top Note: These are the scents you'll smell during the first 15 to 20 minutes after the fragrance is applied. Middle Note: These are the scents you'll smell from 20 minutes to 2 hours after the fragrance is applied. Last Note: These are the scents you'll smell after more than 2 hours have passed since the initial application. Depending on the provided quality, these last note scents can potentially last as long as half a day. Descriptions for the Roxas, Xion and Axel room fragrance mists are provided below alongside images viewable via our galleries: Roxas Top Note: Orange, Grapefruit, Lemon, Bergamot, Petitgrain Middle Note: Clover, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Balsam, Vetiver, Patchouli Axel Top Note: Lemon, Apple, Bamboo Middle Note: Jasmine, Peach, White Rose, Sea Salt Last Note: Musk, Amber, Cedarwood Xion Top Note: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Lemon Middle Note: Tea Fragrance, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root Last Note: Sea Salt, Labdanum, Musk, Tonka Bean, Cedarwood Thanks to our team's Ryuji for translating certain terms. Each fragrance mist of the Days trio is ¥5,940, and shipments are expected to occur on October 8th, 2022. Lastly, store links for the Roxas, Xion and Axel fragrance mists are accessible below: Roxas Xion Axel NOTE: These items cannot be shipped overseas due to them being marked as flammable. Room fragrance mists themed around Sora, Kairi, and Riku were revealed earlier this year.

Final Fantasy VII Remake has received many unique mods, comprising cosmetic alterations to gameplay changes. Recently, one standout mod that can be seen as a fusion of both umbrella avenues is by user ColossalCake, depicting protagonist Cloud Strife with the iconic Kingdom Key. This weapon was actually made from scratch to fit Final Fantasy VII Remake's world better, as its size should reflect. In fact, the sheer difference in size between this recreation and the Kingdom Key in Kingdom Hearts proper has to do with it mimicking the hitboxes of Cloud's weapons in-game. However, the sound effects emitted from the Kingdom Key here are cleverly taken from Kingdom Hearts III. Regarding gameplay incorporations, the Kingdom Key houses four unique Materia slots, which, for those unaware, are essentially ways to customize weapon builds. Additionally, it can replace either the Buster Sword or Mythril Blade weapons for Cloud. Lastly of note is that aside from ColossalCake performing the mod's texture and modeling work, the following individuals also provided noteworthy contributions of their own: matyalatte for their FF7R-mesh-importer, FF7R-DDS-tools, and Blender-Uasset-Add-on tool. Yoraiz0r for their AudioMog tool. spiritovod for their Umodel tool. FluffyQuack for their unrealpak tool. If you'd like to download this impressive mod and/or view additional screenshots, check out its dedicated Nexus Mods page.

Square Enix has announced that they are collaborating with Japanese 7-Elevens to sell exclusive Kingdom Hearts-related merchandise. Fans will be available to purchase these items physically from stores on July 15th, 2022, while digital pre-orders can be made now for pick-ups later. Each item is described below, alongside provided store links and galleries. The newly unveiled merchandise partially comprises 20th Anniversary eco-friendly bags by shop LOVELESS for ¥2,819, containing pouches depicting either Chain of Memories Dive to the Heart Sora or Sora and Mickey from Dream Drop Distance atop a Station of Awakening. Moreover, Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary LOVELESS Coffee Cup Tumblers will be available for ¥2,409. The Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix title screen artwork is viewable on one Tumbler, while the other shares the iconic Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days clear art. Lastly, a LOVELESS branded bifold wallet engraved with iconic Kingdom Hearts symbols will be purchaseable for ¥2,640. Genesis would surely love these products.

Square Enix has unveiled new Kingdom Hearts apparel via their Japanese digital storefront, comprising a hoodie themed around Roxas. This item is fully made out of cotton and costs ¥9,680, with an expected shipment date of October 8th, 2022. It certainly looks quite rad. Perhaps I'll consider purchasing it if it becomes listed on the North American storefront. The hoodie is also available to pre-order from reliable retailer Aitai Kuji for ¥8,500. You can view officially provided images of this upcoming product via our gallery below:

Retailer Sega Plaza has revealed new Kingdom Hearts merchandise. The first set of items is Kingdom Hearts Premium Cushions, which are... certainly something. Two pillows simply boast the series' traditional logo, while the other two share iconic key visuals. Additionally, there is a Stainless Steel Bottle depicting Sora in his Kingdom Hearts III attire. These products are planned to be obtainable on July 15, 2022 via crane games. You can view the Kingdom Hearts Premium Cushions and Stainless Steel Bottle via our galleries below:

Merchandise retailer U-Treasure has announced that celebratory Kingdom Hearts 20th Anniversary watches are available to pre-order via their digital storefront. Sora's iconic crown symbol is on the frontsides, while the backsides are engraved with the 20th Anniversary logo. The watches are choosable in black and white varieties, costing ¥36,300, with shipments tentatively occurring on December 20, 2022. Additionally, the pre-order windows will close on August 15, 2022. You can view officially provided images of these two watch color variations via our galleries below:

Square Enix has listed a new Kingdom Hearts plush, a Shadow Amigurumi. Amigurumi are essentially Japanese crocheted or knitted items, except crafted as 3D models. The Shadow Amigurumi is available for pre-order from Square Enix Japan's digital storefront for ¥4,180, and shipments are expected to occur on October 29, 2022. You can view officially provided images of this upcoming product via our gallery below: UPDATE (6/24/2022): The plush, officially translated as Knitted Shadow, is now available for pre-order via Square Enix North America's digital storefront for $44.99 ahead of a February 2023 shipment.

Square Enix has unveiled the fourth Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Magnet Gallery Blind Box set. There are 10 different magnets depicting specific segments of box art throughout the franchise, though since it's a Blind Box, there's a likely chance that a customer won't receive all magnets with one purchase. The collective merchandise is currently available to pre-order via Square Enix North America's digital storefront for $100.00, and an October 2022 shipment is expected. You can view the Kingdom Hearts Acrylic Magnet Gallery Vol. 4 Blind Box set via our gallery below: