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Final Fantasies grow up so fast, don\u2019t they?<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to believe it\u2019s been 25 years since we first met Zidane, Garnet, Vivi, and the rest on the epic adventure that merged the classic elements of the early Final Fantasy<\/em> series with the more modern game console tech of the time, making Final Fantasy IX<\/em><\/a> one of the more unique and memorable installments.<\/p>\n And in honor of it, Square Enix is preparing pop-up stores full of limited-edition merchandise.<\/strong> There will be two stores, with the first opening in the Daimaru department store in Umeda, Osaka, from 2 July to 7 September<\/strong>. After that, it will move to the Daimaru in Marunouchi, Tokyo, from 25 July to 11 August<\/strong>.<\/p>\n A wide range of goods, from stuffed toys to clothing and accessories, will be sold, all featuring characters and themes from the classic role-playing game.<\/p>\n \u25bc From top left: Zidane plush toy<\/strong> (4,400 yen [US$30]), Zindane shoulder bag<\/strong> (11,000 yen), Vivi plush pouch<\/strong> (3,960 yen), FFIX 25th Anniversary T-shirt<\/strong> (4,620 yen), FFIX music box \u201cA Place to Call Home\u201d<\/strong> (2,750 yen), Vivi shoulder bag<\/strong> (9,350 yen)<\/p>\n \u25bc From top left: Vivi mug<\/strong> (3,520 yen), Mini acrylic stand collection<\/strong> (660 yen each), Vivi pouch<\/strong> (3,300 yen), FFIX 25th Anniversary acrylic keychains<\/strong> (1,100 yen each), FFIX 25th Anniversary magnet collection<\/strong> (660 yen each), Zidane Form-ism figure<\/strong> (6,930 yen)<\/p>\n Other titles and franchises will also have items for sale at this pop-up store.<\/p>\n \u25bc From top left: FFXIV character canvas board<\/strong> (3,300 yen), FFXIV character sticker set<\/strong> (2,200 yen), FFXIV Sugar Riot sticker set<\/strong> (2,200 yen), FFXIV Doman Mahjong T-shirt<\/strong> (6,160 yen)<\/p>\n \u25bc From left: Dragon Quest Special Metallic Item Gallery: Roto\u2019s Armor and Helmet<\/strong> (9,900 yen), Kingdom Hearts II Form-ism Sora figure<\/strong> (7,480 yen), NieR: Piano Journeys<\/strong> (3,630 yen)<\/p>\n The shop will be decorated with artwork from Final Fantasy IX<\/em> and there will be special areas to get your photo taken among the various displays.<\/p>\n \u25bc Illustrations such as this one of Zidane will be hung on the wall.<\/p>\n \u25bc Standies like this one of Puck and Vivi allow you to get your picture taken among the characters.<\/p>\n The two Daimaru department stores will also have a special Final Fantasy IX<\/em> collaboration section featuring clothing and accessories based on the game.<\/strong> Specific items aren\u2019t mentioned yet, except for this Vivi top in the promotional image.<\/p>\n Also, anyone who makes a purchase of 5,000 yen or more will get a randomly chosen Final Fantasy IX<\/em> rubber coaster for free.<\/p>\n It\u2019s sure to be a great chance to get some rare merchandise celebrating a great episode from this long-running game franchise. We can only hope it\u2019ll be as big as the 25th anniversary of Final Fantasy VIII<\/em> was.<\/p>\n You all remember that? When everyone came together and expressed their undying love for Final Fantasy VIII<\/em><\/a> last year and Square Enix held all those huge events? That happened, right?<\/p>\n Well\u2026 I really liked that one at least.<\/p>\n Event information<\/strong> Daimaru Tokyo, 11th Floor Event Space \/ \u5927\u4e38\u6771\u4eac\u5e97 11\u968e \u50ac\u4e8b\u5834 Source, images: PR Times<\/a><\/em> Final Fantasies grow up so fast, don\u2019t they? 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\nFinal Fantasy IX 25th Anniversary at Square Enix Pop-Up Store
\nDaimaru Umeda, 13th Floor Exhibition Space \/ \u5927\u4e38\u6885\u7530\u5e97 13\u968e\u7279\u8a2d\u4f1a\u5834
\nAddress: Osaka-fu, Osaka-shi, Kita-ku, Umeda 2-1-1
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\nDate: 2 July \u2013 7 September
\nHours: 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nAddress: Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku, Marunouchi 1-9-1
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\nDate: 25 July \u2013 11 August
\nHours: 10 a.m. \u2013 8 p.m.
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