PlayStation is one after the other revealing great things, and one of them is the ultimate figure of Astro Bot‘s coming. It is not a mere imagination but rather a magnificent Dual Speeder Chogokin figure made by the legendary Tamashii Nations, which is a very known company in the field of producing high-end collectibles. We are talking about the very same people who create those mind-blowing, high-end collectibles. This toy is hot and is already the center of a lot of gamers’ interest, who are absolutely thrilled about it.
To put it in simpler terms, it is the lovable PlayStation mascot from Astro’s Playroom riding his Dual Speeder. However, this is not a breakable plastic toy; it is made of die-cast metal, it has so much details that the collectors simply go crazy for it, and it feels just right. Chogokin quality! The pictures show an extremely lively Astro, happy and ready to zoom around your display shelf.
The online reaction has been, let’s say, people are almost literally throwing their wallets at Sony. One gamer gave his comment: “TAKE MY MONEY TAKE IT NOW💵💵💵💵” which is pretty much in line with the general sentiment. Another one said “This is a must buy fr” and you know what? They are absolutely correct! The excitement is oozing out from every corner of gaming Twitter.
But the thing everybody is talking about is the fact that the product is not just another piece of plastic for a collection. We talk about Tamashii Nations, the same company that produces Those Figures so Real and They Are Just So Expensive! As one user commented, “Chogokin does cute stuff?” and yes, apparently they have now! Another responded that they have done Hello Kitty and Miku before, so they are not unfamiliar with soft characters, but seeing them come to Astro Bot feels like a perfect match.
The pricing is undoubtedly going to be a topic for discussion. One player speculated “It’ll probably be pretty expensive, though. 😅” and they are most probably right. Such quality does not come cheap, especially when metal fabrication is involved. But still? Based on the pictures, it might just be worth it in the case of very serious collectors.
The most astonishing aspect is how much Astro Bot has recently gained visibility. One fan declared, “I am so glad that they are giving so much merch to Astro Bot!” And they are right – from being the main character of PlayStation 5‘s bundled game to getting premium figures, our tiny robot is enjoying a moment. It’s about time, though, since Astro’s Playroom was probably the most adorable way to enjoy the PS5 and show off all the DualSense features it had.
But the reactions are so funny at times. One person commented “I’ll twerk for this” which was unexpected! Another one said “PlayStation might need to calm down because I can’t buy all these 😭” and so can we say, what a mood? Our wallets are already under siege by all the limited-edition controllers and now this!
There is also a little bit of confusion as to when it will be available. One user asked “How the hell is there not a limited edition? and how is this not day one available?” which are pretty fair questions. You would assume that with something this cool they would make it easier for people to buy, but that’s the weird strategy that premium collectibles come with. Let’s hope we get the details soon about when and where is the right time and place for buying this thing.
Creative comments keep on coming and one user said “Waiting for someone to merge the actual controller with this” which, honestly, not that would be a cool thing to do. A DualSense transforming into Astro’s Dual Speeder? Sony, if you are listening, go for it!
It is already a fascinating aspect to notice how universal the appeal is. The comments go from extremely dedicated collectors to very casual gamers since all are just longing for a piece of this action. The expressions in the comments are as diverse as “Yep buying this” to giving detailed reasons based on the figure’s quality and design as to why it’s worth the money. It is very rare to see something that attracts such a wide range of various Xbox players representatives all at once.
And guess what? This kind of merch is precisely what the gaming industry needs more of not only less expensive and uninteresting plastic stuff but also great collectibles that show love and recognition for the characters who have won our hearts. Astro Bot is worth that kind of treatment; he has already gone through a lot, from rescuing his team in Rescue Mission to uncovering the PS5’s inner workings. Now it’s time for him to enjoy the ride in style on our shelves.
This announcement could not have come at a better time as Astro Bot’s character was already riding the popularity wave with the adorable astro’s Playroom which introduced and reminded so many gamers of how fun the character is. This figure has the potential to attract even more players into the broad character’s universe. So, why not hope to see more games with the little guy?
PlayStation is transforming its push for premium merchandise and collectibles into a broader strategy which this new release is a part of and an important one at that. Recently, premium products have become a big part of every aspect of PlayStation and Tamashii Nations collaboration feels like a statement piece, indeed. It means “We take our characters seriously” and “We Want To Give The Public Something Really Special To Collect”.
Community response shows that they are on the right path. About the only thing you can geval if people are literally begging to hand over their money to you, is that you have hit the bull’s eye. The exhilaration of the moment is very intense, the need so clearly acknowledged, and to be honest? This might just be one of the cutest PlayStation merch that we have seen for a long time.
So, be sure to watch for more news about this Astro Bot Dual Speeder Chogokin figure. At the rate of reactions, it seems to be a fast sellout once it hits the market. Your shelf may need to accommodate a new tenant as this cute little bot is going to be the one who speeds up the conquering hearts of collectors everywhere.
