On May 27, 2026, Dragon Quest celebrates four decades of history. To commemorate this, Square Enix has prepared a line of collectible items centered around its most famous mascot: the Slime. A standout piece is a large plush toy with a golden crown and commemorative rosette, available from July 2026. Also launching are Nendoroid figures of Dai and the art book Dragon Quest Illustrations by Akira Toriyama. More announcements are expected in the coming months.
Technical Development: Materials and Scale of the New Collectibles 🎮
The Slime plush measures 40 centimeters tall, referencing the anniversary, and is filled with microbeads to maintain its rounded shape. The crown is made of stiff fabric with embroidered details in gold thread, while the rosette includes a magnetic clasp. The Nendoroid figures of Dai feature next-generation joints that allow dynamic poses without losing stability. The art book compiles illustrations from 1986 to 2026, printed on high-grammage paper with sewn binding.
The Crowned Slime Your Shelf Didn't Know It Needed 👑
If you've always wanted a blue gelatin cube with monarchical aspirations, this is your moment. The crowned plush arrives just when your figure collection was starting to look too serious. Now you can have a Slime preside over your shelves, reminding you that even the most basic monsters can aspire to a noble title. The only thing missing is a throne. And maybe an epic background soundtrack.