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The Legend of Heroes

The Legend of Heroes series is active across multiple fronts: NIS America is bringing the Crossbell arc to current-gen consoles in September 2026, Good Smile Company is releasing a MODEROID kit of Testa-Rossa from Trails of Cold Steel in December 2026, and Kotobukiya showed figure prototypes of Trails characters at Anime Expo 2026.

Synthesized from 3 Yomimono stories · updated 1h ago

NIS America announced on June 11, 2026 that The Legend of Heroes: Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure will launch for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5 on September 10. The ports feature improved performance, 4K resolution, upscaled textures, and mouse support on Switch 2. A Crossbell duology Limited Edition is also available.

Good Smile Company's MODEROID series announced a plastic model kit of Testa-Rossa, the Vermilion Knight from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel, on June 16, 2026. The kit stands approximately 180mm tall, features movable joints, clear parts for jewels, and includes a weapon sword. Pre-orders are open for a December 2026 release at 9,500 yen. Testa-Rossa is the third Divine Knight from the series to get a MODEROID kit, joining Valimar and Ordine.

At Anime Expo 2026 on July 2, Kotobukiya showed prototypes for Trails series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright as part of its figure announcements. The prototypes were displayed alongside figures from other franchises, indicating continued merchandising support for the series.

Key facts

Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure release date
September 10, 2026 for Nintendo Switch 2 and PlayStation 5
Trails from Zero and Trails to Azure ports features
Improved performance, 4K resolution, upscaled textures, and mouse support on Switch 2
MODEROID Testa-Rossa kit release window
December 2026
MODEROID Testa-Rossa kit price
9,500 yen
MODEROID Testa-Rossa kit height
Approximately 180mm tall
Kotobukiya figure prototypes shown
Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright from the Trails series

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Kotobukiya Reveals Figure Prototypes and Color Samples at Anime Expo 2026

Kotobukiya announced a wide range of new figure prototypes and color samples at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles on July 2. The company revealed supervising prototypes for "Super Kaguya-hime!" figures of Kaguya, Tsukimi Yachiyo, and Sayori Sakayori, as well as a prototype for "Magic Knight Rayearth" Hikaru Shidou. Under the OSHI WORKS line, prototypes were shown for "Attack on Titan The Final Season" characters Mikasa, Armin, Levi, and Sasha. The new OSHI WORKS Mini brand debuted with color samples of "The Apothecary Diaries" Maomao and "TRIGUN STARGAZE" Vash the Stampede and Nicholas D. Wolfwood. For game-related figures, Kotobukiya showed the first color sample of a 1/4 scale "Goddess of Victory: NIKKE" Anis figure. OSHI WORKS Mini color samples were also displayed for "Persona 3 Reload" and "Persona 5 The Royal" protagonists, plus prototypes for "Trails" series characters Estelle Bright and Joshua Bright, and SNK characters Mai Shiranui, Angel, and Kula Diamond. Additional figures included "Cyberpunk: Edgerunners" Rebecca and "Snowball Earth" Tetsuo Yabusame and Ao Nogi.

Jun 16

Moderoid Plastic Model Kit of Testa-Rossa From Trails of Cold Steel Announced

Good Smile Company's MODEROID series is releasing a plastic model kit of Testa-Rossa, the Vermilion Knight from The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel. The kit stands approximately 180mm tall, features movable joints, clear parts for jewels, and includes a weapon sword. Pre-orders are open for a December 2026 release at 9,500 yen.