Tales of Xillia Kyun Chara Pack Limited Edition

Japan-exclusive Tales editions hit different, and the Tales of Xillia Kyun Chara Pack Limited Edition for PlayStation 3 is proof. Sold through Namco Bandai's LalabitMarket store, this set bundles the game with chibi-style Kyun Chara figures of both protagonists, Jude and Milla, each with two alternate bodies and an accessory for mix-and-match posing. The whole thing comes in a tailor-made box that doubles as a 13-page calendar with art printed on both sides of every sheet.

Tales of Xillia was a landmark entry in the series, introducing a dual-protagonist structure and a linked combat system that revitalized the franchise. The Kyun Chara figures capture Jude and Milla in that distinctly Japanese super-deformed style that's become a collector category all its own. Swappable bodies mean you're not locked into a single pose, which gives these figures more personality than most pack-in collectibles manage.

The calendar box is clever packaging design. It justifies its own shelf space by being functional, at least for 13 months, and the printed artwork means it stays display-worthy long after the dates expire. For Western collectors, the import factor adds genuine scarcity.

These didn't leave Japan through official channels, making any complete set a minor trophy. If your Tales shelf needs a Japanese exclusive with real figure craftsmanship, this Kyun Chara Pack belongs on it.