Trading Arts Mini are a a line of collectible fixed-pose figurines produced by Square Enix of Final Fantasy and other Square Enix properties and licenses. Figurines are released as a series of sets or "Volumes". They are made in PVC and averaged in height at around 2.36” (60mm).
In Japan, the figurines are sold randomly in "blind-box" packaging.
In the US/International releases, the figurines are normally sold in complete box sets. These releases, many times, will not contain all the figurines released in Japan. Pricing was set at ¥350 JPY per toy or $39 USD per factory sealed box of nine randomly packaged figures.
The line was, in essence, the same as the original Trading Arts, only in much smaller sizes.
In 2012, the Trading Arts -Kai- Mini line was introduced. These figures were packaged separately and were customizable with included props such as weapons, hands and faces. Made of PVC, characters were depicted in a "super-deformed" style and averaged in height at around 4” (62mm).
In 2015, the label was "relaunched", restarting the Volumes at 1. In the new line, characters were depicted in a "chibi-like" design style first used in the character illustrations for Pictlogica Final Fantasy. Figures were sold in single blind boxes for ¥? JPY or in lots of six blind boxes for ¥4,620 JP (approx. $43 USD), with no guarantee of a complete set of characters. Complete sets were available in the US for $39.99 USD.
Trading Arts Mini[]
Final Fantasy III[]
Release date: January 2007(JP)
This set was focused exclusively on Final Fantasy III. Based on the Nintendo DS remake, characters features the different jobs from the game.
- Luneth - Freelancer
- Arc - Red Mage
- Ingus - Knight
- Refia - Devout
- Refia - Dragoon
- JP exclusive: Refia - Magus
- JP exclusive: Refia - Dark Knight
Vol. 1[]
Release date: October 2007(JP)
Volume 1 included the following characters:
- Cloud Strife - The lead character in Final Fantasy VII.
- Rinoa Heartilly - A stalwart of the rebel force in Final Fantasy VIII.
- Yuna - Female lead in Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2.
- Vaan - Sky pirate from Final Fantasy XII and Revenant Wings.
- JP exclusive: Penelo - Accompanies Vaan on his adventures and explorations.
Final Fantasy IV[]
Release date: December 2007(JP)
This set was focused exclusively on Final Fantasy IV. It included the following characters:
- Cecil Harvey - Paladin version
- Kain Highwind
- Rosa Joanna Farrell
- Rydia - Child version
- Edge
- JP exclusive: Cid Pollendina
Vol. 2[]
Release date: April 2008(JP)
Volume 2 included the following characters:
- Tifa Lockhart - Athletic gal-pal of Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII.
- Squall Leonhart - SeeD mercenary and protagonist of Final Fantasy VIII.
- Auron - The bruiser wearing shades and a red/black ensemble.
- Ashelia B'nargin Dalmasca - A princess turned freedom fighter.
- JP exclusive: Basch fon Ronsenburg - Dalmascan knight with medieval mullet (Japan exclusive).
Vol. 3[]
Release date: December 2008(JP)
Volume 3 included the following characters:
- Balthier - The famous sky pirate from Final Fantasy XII.
- Fran - Balthier's trusted partner and mechanic.
- Aerith Gainsborough - The last remaining Ancient from the Final Fantasy VII series.
- Tidus - A star blitzball player from Final Fantasy X.
- JP exclusive: Rikku - The cheerful Al Bhed girl in her Final Fantasy X-2 outfit.
Vol. 4[]
Release date: December 2009(JP)
Volume 4 included the following characters:
- Sephiroth - Final Fantasy VII
- Yuffie Kisaragi - Final Fantasy VII
- Zidane Tribal - Final Fantasy IX
- Vivi Ornitier - Final Fantasy IX
- JP exclusive: Yuna - Final Fantasy X
Final Fantasy XI Tarutaru[]
Ark Angel TT
Release date: January 2010(JP)
This set was focused exclusively on the Tarutaru characters Final Fantasy XI. Unlike previous releases, one figurine was included as a secret character.
- Ajido-Marujido
- Star Sibyl
- Robel-Akbel
- Shantotto
- Secret: Ark Angel TT (secret)
Promotional[]
- Final Fantasy VII 10th Anniversary Trading Arts Mini
Release date: November 27, 2007(JP)
This set was focused exclusively on Final Fantasy VII. Figurines were packaged randomly with cans of the Japan exclusive energy drink, Potion.
Trading Arts Mini (Relaunch)[]
Vol. 1[]
Release date: October 2015(US)
Volume 1 included the following characters:
- Cloud Strife - Final Fantasy VII
- Sephiroth - Final Fantasy VII
- Squall Leonhart - Final Fantasy VIII
- Lightning - Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
- Ace - Final Fantasy Type-0
Size: 1.6-1.9” (39.7-49.4mm)
Vol. 2[]
Release date: May 2017(JP)
Volume 2 included the following characters:
- Bartz Klauser - Final Fantasy V
- Terra Branford - Final Fantasy VI
- Vincent Valentine - Final Fantasy VII
- Cloud Strife - Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
- Vivi Ornitier - Final Fantasy IX
Size: 1.8-2.0” (45 ~ 50mm)
Trading Arts -Kai- Mini[]
- Cloud Strife
Release date: July 2012(JP)
- From Advent Children
- Includes alternate body with Fenrir, four faces, Buster Sword, road sign, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.95” (75mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Squall Leonhart
Release date: July 2012(JP)
- Includes alternate body in SeeD uniform, four faces, Revolver, Lion Heart, Cactuar, PuPu, Command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.5” (64mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Yuna
Release date: July 2012(JP)
- Includes alternate body in X-2 Gunner outfit, two hair styles, four faces, Herding Staff, two Tiny Bees, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.4” (62mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Tifa Lockhart
Release date: December 2012(JP)
- From Final Fantasy VII
- Includes alternate body in Nibelheim outfit, four faces, Red XIII, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.5” (64mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Tidus
Release date: December 2012(JP)
- Includes riding Chocobo, four faces, Brotherhood, Caladbolg, Blitzball, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.5” (64mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Lightning
Release date: December 2012(JP)
- Includes riding Sleipnir, four faces, Blazefire Saber, Zantetsuken, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.5” (64mm)
Price: ¥2,200 JPY (approx. $20 USD)
- Aerith Gainsborough
Release date: June 2013(JP)
- Includes alternate body in Crisis Core outfit, four faces, Guard Stick, flower basket, Cait Sith, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 1.7” (43mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
- Sephiroth
Release date: June 2013(JP)
- Includes shirtless top body, four faces, extra hand, Masamune, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 1.25” (32mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
- Rinoa Heartilly
Release date: June 2013(JP)
- Includes alternate body in dance dress, four faces, Angelo, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 1.22” (31mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
- Cloud Strife
Release date: September 2013(JP)
- From Final Fantasy VII
- Includes alternate body with Hardy-Daytona, four faces, extra hand, Buster Sword, Hardedge, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 3.15” (80mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
- Tifa Lockhart
Release date: September 2013(JP)
- From Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
- Includes alternate body, four faces, 7th Heaven sign, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.36” (60mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
- Yuffie Kisaragi
Release date: September 2013(JP)
- Includes alternate body in Advent Children outfit, alternate headband, four faces, two extra hands, two different colored 4-point Shurikens, command window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.36” (60mm)
Price: ¥2,640 JPY (approx. $25 USD)
Release date: November 2013(JP)
- Includes alternate body, heads with and without helmet, four faces, sword, shield, scenario window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.48” (63mm)
Price: ¥3,080 JPY (approx. $29 USD)
- Zidane Tribal
Release date: November 2013(JP)
- From Dissidia
- Includes alternate body in IX outfit, four faces, Mage Mashers, second dagger set, help window, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.6” (66mm)
Price: ¥3,080 JPY (approx. $29 USD)
- Ace
Release date: November 2013(JP)
- Includes alternate body in summer uniform, four faces, two extra hands with cards, Vermilion Bird emblem, two speech bubbles, and display stand with multiple supports.
Size: 2.6” (66mm)
Price: ¥3,080 JPY (approx. $29 USD)
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