{
  "id": 5230898,
  "title": "Mini CRT-lookalike Final Fantasy figurines are awesome pixel art music boxes [Video]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/mini-crt-lookalike-final-fantasy-figurines-are-awesome-pixel-art",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-03T03:00:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SoraNews24",
    "slug": "soranews24",
    "url": "https://soranews24.com/2026/09/03/mini-crt-lookalike-final-fantasy-figurines-are-awesome-pixel-art-music-boxes-video/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Square Enix's Mini Melody TVs bring a nostalgic charm to the world of retro gaming with their pixel art-inspired Final Fantasy figurines. These delightful collectibles pay homage to the early days of the Final Fantasy series, featuring the first six games from the NES/Famicom and Super NES/Super Famicom eras. Each figurine showcases a scene from one of the games along with a memorable piece of background music from its soundtrack.\n\nFrom the iconic title screen of the original Final Fantasy to the thrilling \"Eternaal Wind\" theme from Final Fantasy II, these miniaturized versions of the games capture the essence of yesteryear's gaming aesthetics. Continuing the journey, the figurines also feature moments from Final Fantasy III, IV, V, and VI, such as \"The Red Wings,\" \"Battle at the Big Bridge,\" and \"Searching for Friends.\"\n\nThe Mini Melody TVs are compact and compact enough to sit comfortably on a desk, making them perfect for desk space-conscious fans. Each figurine runs on a AAA battery to power its LCD display, which cleverly mimics the design of a CRT television screen. The figurines are offered as blind-box items, which means that collectors won't know which version they'll receive until they open the package. This adds an element of surprise and excitement to the collection process.\n\nPriced at 1,980 yen (US$12.50) for individual figurines and a complete set for 11,880 yen, these Mini Melody TVs are now available for purchase starting January 29. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of gaming history and let these nostalgic figurines transport you back to the golden age of Final Fantasy.",
  "summary": "Square Enix’s Mini Melody TVs tap into the nostalgia for retro games and old-school electronics. With retro games, there’s often a fine yet indistinct line between games’ whose aesthetics have been canonized as timelessly charming and cultural milestones of digital artistry, and those whose graphics and sounds now merely feel antiquated, making them past their […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mini Melody TVs feature pixel art-inspired Final Fantasy figurines",
    "Each figurine depicts scenes and music from NES/Famicom and Super NES eras",
    "Blind-box items released January 29, 2023"
  ],
  "editors_take": "These figurines tap into nostalgia for early Final Fantasy games, offering fans a chance to own a piece of gaming history with a unique blend of pixel art and music.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}