Pre-Order Xiao Now!
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Today we’re looking at yet another fantastic Genshin Impact figure by APEX! The figure maker seems to be miHoYo’s favorite, judging by how many characters have been entrusted to them. (*^_^*)
The Vigilant Yaksha Xiao is hurtling down from the skies and will plunge into this world as a 1/7 scale figure!｀ﾐO (人´∀｀)
So, for those of us who keep wishing on a star but end up with nothing but stardust (why gacha gods, whyyy ( TдT ) ), this figure is essentially an answer to our prayers.
For those who have no idea what I’m talking about or who the heck this handsome guy is, here’s a quick summary:
Genshin Impact is a popular free-to-play role-playing game developed by miHoYo. It’s best known for its Legend of Zelda-inspired visuals and open world, as well as its gacha system for acquiring new characters.
The player follows the journey of a certain Traveler and their companion, Paimon. As they traverse the world of Teyvat looking for the Traveler’s lost twin, they meet and befriend the many incredible people of this world. They range from the simple merchants in cities to the highly ambitious, and even gods. (•o• )
One such divine being has been fighting to protect humanity for millennia. The beautiful and peaceful scenery is a stark contrast to what it used to be long ago: a battlefield. On the golden hills of Liyue a fierce battle was once fought between the many deities who roamed the land. The Archon War was waged, and a new world order was established, but not without difficulty.
Because gods are, after all, immortal.
Their feelings linger on through the ages, clinging to life and staining the face of the world with their resentment. So, Morax, who now walks among humans under the name of Zhongli (and who is *criminally* lacking a figure, MIHOYO!!!), rallied the Yaksha to cleanse the world.
(∩｀-´ )⊃
Don’t let his youthful appearance fool you: he’s over 2,000 years old! And his grief is as enduring as his life. ( ˊ͈ ᐞ ˋ͈) In his youth, this adeptus committed heinous acts under a cruel master until he was freed and renamed by Morax. Though freedom was a sweet reprieve, it was short-lived; he was soon given the task to purify the neverending bitterness of the fallen gods, a mission that will eventually consume him.
Karmic debt has already consumed three of his fellow Yaksha; one other is believed to have gone mad from its influence and disappeared. To date, Xiao is the only active Yaksha. He carries on with his duty to protect Liyue, keeping with a millennia-old contract he made with Morax after gaining his freedom.
Despite being the one who gives the most to save the people of Liyue, he’s the one they know the least about. Because of that, his reputation is the only thing that remains: that of a cold, brooding type, who speaks little and is seen even less. One minute you see a flash among the demons, the next there is nothing but dust in the wind. (゜。゜)?
Xiao wears a Nuo-inspired mask when he fights, so the threatening, demon-like grimace is the most identifiable feature the people of Liyue remember when they catch a glimpse of this adeptus.
Few have seen the piercing gaze that burns under it. And in this 1/7 scale figure by APEX, he removes the mask and grants you the honor of being one of those few. ( ´∀` )
The 3D anime-style world of Genshin Impact translates extremely well to figures! Looking at these photos, you could almost mistake them for a scene in the game. Need more convincing? The other Genshin Impact figures at our store speak for themselves:
From the Traveler twins by Kotobukiya to the Ganyu by APEX, they all just look like they jumped right out of the game and onto your shelf! And they’re all currently available!ヾ(ﾟ∀ﾟ○)ﾂ
By the way, over at our YouTube channel we reviewed Keqing’s 1/7 scale (also by APEX)! If you want honest, in-depth, and straight-to-the-point reviews of anime figures, be sure to check out our channel. We also have a French channel! 🇫🇷
But back to Xiao, before he takes off again to save Liyue. The wind seems to be picking up… 彡(-_-；)彡
Simply put, APEX just doesn’t disappoint. Their solid paint job gives texture to the different materials that compose Xiao’s outfit. The sculpt is flawless and detailed, from the pendants on his sash to the ties on his sleeves.
Xiao wields the Primordial Jade Winged-Spear, his signature weapon. Its jewels are translucent, just as if it had ascended! Of course, after aeons of battle, no revered adeptus would carry an unrefined weapon. And after so long, I’m pretty sure the spear would have gained a soul…
And with how well APEX sculpted and painted it, we could even think that it did!
Spectral spears jut out of the shattered rocks beneath his feet. Though light and agile, Xiao’s signature move consists of plunging from the skies onto his unfortunate enemies, as if he were one of Morax’s stone lances being hurled down upon the Sea of Clouds. Both are equally effective and result in the utter destruction of their foes. In fact, among the fans the two are often portrayed as father and son, sort of as a permanent fixture of our collective headcanon. (>‿<)
While in-game Xiao’s banner is over (and my wishes remain unfulfilled once again (ＴωＴ) ), at our store you don’t have to build pity to get him. This amazing 1/7 scale figure of Xiao is scheduled to release at the end of June 2023, so pre-order today!
And while you wait for him, cook up a snack. Xiao *really* likes almond tofu because of its soft, dreamy texture. But if you don’t have tofu, Paimon can be used as a substitute. The (not) emergency food set is expected to be re-released in May 2023, and it’s currently on an Early Bird sale! If you pre-order it soon, you can save 11% on your order! (｡•̀ᴗ -)☆
We hope you enjoyed this one!
Until next time! ヾ(＾∇＾)
Now I gotta go find a bigger jar for my stardust… ✨ヘ✨ (ＴωＴ) ✨ヘ✨
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