Final Fantasy – Characters & Collectibles
The most useful thing before buying a gift: every Final Fantasy game is an entirely separate story, with its own characters.
Techbox, Thessaloniki
Each game is a separate story
This confuses almost everyone buying a gift, and it is unique to this franchise.
Final Fantasy VII, Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy XVI have no connection to one another. Different world, different story, entirely different characters.
It is not a series you follow from the beginning. It is sixteen different stories sharing only a name and certain motifs.
Why this matters: if someone loves Final Fantasy VII and you give them a figure from a different game, they will receive a character they do not know.
Always ask: "which Final Fantasy?" – by number. Players answer instantly.
What is common to all – and makes a safe gift
There are, however, two creatures that appear in almost every game in the series:
The large yellow bird you ride instead of a horse. The series' best-loved mascot.
The small white creature with the pom-pom on its head. It helps the player in every game.
In practice: if you do not know which game they love, a Chocobo or a Moogle is the safe choice. Every player of the series recognises them.
Final Fantasy VII – the most requested
Of the sixteen, one stands out commercially by a wide margin: Final Fantasy VII, from 1997.
Spiky blond hair, an enormous sword on his back. The most recognisable character in the series.
Long silver hair, an absurdly long katana. The antagonist – and he sells as well as the hero.
Tifa and Aerith, Cloud's two main companions, follow.
What is coming – and 2027 is a big year
Final Fantasy VII Revelation – spring 2027
Announced in June 2026. It is the third and final part of the trilogy remaking Final Fantasy VII.
And one significant change: it launches on every platform simultaneously – PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox. The first two parts were initially PlayStation exclusives.
2027 is a double anniversary: forty years of Final Fantasy and thirty years since Final Fantasy VII.
What to choose
- Figures: Cloud and Sephiroth dominate – from simple pieces to large statues.
- Chocobo & Moogle: plush and figures – the safe choice.
- Funko POP: core characters from several games.
- Games: for PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
- Gifts: keyrings, posters, mugs and design pieces.
See also The Legend of Zelda and World of Warcraft – a similar audience.
Frequently asked questions
- Do they need to have played the previous games?
- No. Every Final Fantasy is an entirely separate story with its own characters. VII, X and XVI have no connection to one another.
- What should I buy if I do not know which game they love?
- A Chocobo (the yellow bird) or a Moogle (the white creature with the pom-pom). They appear in almost every game in the series and every player recognises them.
- Which character sells the most?
- Cloud Strife from Final Fantasy VII – spiky blond hair and an enormous sword. His antagonist, Sephiroth, sells almost as well.
- When is the next game out?
- Final Fantasy VII Revelation – the final part of the trilogy – arrives in spring 2027, simultaneously on PlayStation 5, PC, Nintendo Switch 2 and Xbox.
- Where can I find Final Fantasy collectibles in Thessaloniki?
- At the Techbox store (Al. Papanastasiou 100) and online at techbox.com.gr. You can order online and collect from the store with no shipping cost.
