Sega Put Sonic’s DNA In A Chaos Emerald, Your Move Nintendo
Sega has unveiled a life-sized Sonic the Hedgehog figure containing synthetic DNA to commemorate the franchise's 35th anniversary.
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The brief
The reveal is part of promotional efforts marking the 35th anniversary of the Sonic franchise. Coverage from outlets including PC Gamer, Metro.co.uk, Nintendo Wire, Saiga NAK, and Kotaku confirms that the physical figure will be showcased at Shibuya PARCO.
Reports emphasize the unusual nature of the materials used in the statue's construction. Public exhibition of the figure is scheduled to begin on June 23.
Future reports will likely focus on consumer reception and further technical details regarding the composition of the synthetic DNA.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: unsupported claims removed (83% supported) Updated 92d ago.
Quick answers
What is the occasion for this announcement?
The figure was announced to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise.
Where will the figure be displayed?
The figure is set to make its debut at Shibuya PARCO.
When can the public view the figure?
The public debut is scheduled for June 23, 2026.
Coverage (8)
- Sega says it made a 'life-sized figure containing Sonic's DNA,' and I have a few questions Yahoo · 92d ago
- Sonic celebrates 35th anniversary with a 10km run around London NME · 92d ago
- Sega Pulls One Of Its Weirdest Sonic Stunts Ever By Claiming Its New Statue Contains The Mascot's DNA TheGamer · 92d ago
- Sega says it made a 'life-sized figure containing Sonic's DNA,' and I have a few questions PC Gamer · 92d ago
- Sega unveils life-size Sonic The Hedgehog statue filled with 'synthetic DNA' Metro.co.uk · 92d ago
- Celebrate 35 years of Sonic with a life-sized figure containing his DNA… No, really Nintendo Wire · 92d ago
- Sonic's DNA comes to life! The "Sonic the Hedgehog" DNA figure makes its world debut at Shibuya PARCO on June 23! Saiga NAK · 92d ago
- Sega Put Sonic’s DNA In A Chaos Emerald, Your Move Nintendo Kotaku · 92d ago
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