Release Dates Confirmed for Funko Pop Figures from The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim and Online
Amazon listings in 2015 revealed the release dates for a new line of Funko Pop figures based on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls Online.
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Amazon listings from mid-2015 revealed the North American release dates for a new collection of Funko Pop vinyl figures based on Bethesda’s The Elder Scrolls franchise. The series of six figures draws inspiration from both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls Online, featuring iconic characters, races, and armor from the popular role-playing games.
August and September Release Windows
Most of the figures were scheduled for an August 25, 2015, release. This initial wave included five of the six announced collectibles: Alduin, Breton, Daedric Warrior, Dovahkiin, and High Elf. A sixth figure, the Nord, was slated for a later launch, expected to become available several weeks later on September 12, 2015. Preorders for all six figures were made available on Amazon ahead of their respective release dates.
Figures from Skyrim and Tamriel
The lineup was designed to appeal to fans across the franchise. Two figures are directly from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The Dovahkiin figure represents the game’s protagonist, the Dragonborn, in their signature horned iron helmet. Alduin, the primary antagonist of Skyrim known as the “World Eater,” was also immortalized in vinyl form.
The other four figures represent broader elements of the world of Tamriel. The Daedric Warrior is clad in the iconic black and red Daedric armor, a legendary set coveted by players in multiple Elder Scrolls titles for its formidable appearance and stats. The collection is rounded out by figures representing three of the playable races from the series: the Breton, the High Elf (Altmer), and the Nord. These figures capture the distinct appearances of the races as they appear in games like The Elder Scrolls Online.
Bethesda’s Focus in 2015
The merchandise line arrived during a period of high activity for Bethesda. The publisher’s partnership with Funko also extended to its other major franchise, Fallout, which received its own line of Pop figures around the same time. This collaboration capitalized on the enduring popularity of Skyrim, which first released on November 11, 2011, for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360, and had sold over 20 million copies by that time.
Despite the continued success of Skyrim, Bethesda Softworks confirmed it would not be announcing a sequel anytime soon. The publisher’s internal team, Bethesda Game Studios, was fully concentrated on the development of Fallout 4. This meant that fans waiting for news on a potential The Elder Scrolls VI would have to wait until that project was complete.
Frequently asked questions
When did the Skyrim Funko Pops release?
Five of the figures, including Alduin and Dovahkiin from Skyrim, were scheduled for release on August 25, 2015, in North America. The Nord figure was set for a later release on September 12, 2015. The line also included figures based on races and armor from The Elder Scrolls series more broadly.
What Elder Scrolls Funko Pop figures were released in 2015?
In 2015, Funko released a line of six figures based on The Elder Scrolls. This wave included Alduin, Breton, Daedric Warrior, Dovahkiin, High Elf, and Nord. The characters and races were drawn from both The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and The Elder Scrolls Online, representing iconic elements from the franchise.
Was the Alduin Funko Pop bigger than the others?
The original product listings did not specify if the Alduin figure was a different size. However, Funko often produces larger characters like dragons as 6-inch 'super-sized' Pop figures, which are larger than the standard models. Given Alduin's scale in the game, it was a likely candidate for this format.
Why was there no Elder Scrolls 6 announcement in 2015?
At the time, Bethesda Softworks was not planning to announce The Elder Scrolls VI in the near future. The development team at Bethesda Game Studios, responsible for Skyrim, was fully focused on the development and upcoming release of Fallout 4, which was their priority project after completing Skyrim's DLC.