Quick answer: Bandai Spirits has announced a new S.H.Figuarts Minato Namikaze based on his Kurama Link Mode appearance during the Fourth Great Ninja War. Japanese preorders opened on July 28, 2026, with shipment planned for February 2027. The official price is ¥11,000 including tax, before shipping and handling.

Availability, preorder timing and retail pricing outside Japan may vary by country and seller. This article covers the official announcement and does not present the exact Minato release as a current SENDAO TOYS preorder.

The release represents Minato in the golden chakra form he used during the Fourth Great Ninja War. Instead of returning to his familiar white Hokage cloak or the design used for the earlier NARUTOP99 figure, Bandai has focused on his transformed battle appearance.

The approximately 150mm action figure combines the glowing yellow costume with Minato’s black markings, long coat and distinctive silhouette. Its weapon and effect parts are intended to recreate fast attack poses rather than a simple standing display.

Official Price and Release Schedule

The listed amount is the official Japanese price. It does not include shipping or handling, and international sellers may set different prices after import costs, taxes and currency conversion are considered.

The February date is also based on the Japanese schedule. Delivery in other regions may take place at a different time.

What Is Included With the Figure?

The accessory selection is compact but focused on Minato’s most recognizable battle techniques.

The official set includes:

• Main Minato figure
• Four interchangeable left hands
• Three interchangeable right hands
• Three interchangeable facial expressions
• Kunai accessory
• Large Rasengan effect part
• Bonus expression part for a separately sold Naruto Uzumaki figure

The kunai supports close-range and movement-focused poses, while the large Rasengan gives the display more visual weight. Collectors can therefore create both a restrained combat stance and a larger finishing-attack scene.

Kurama Link Mode Design

The main attraction is the transformed color scheme.

Minato’s clothing, cloak, hair and skin are presented in a consistent golden-yellow finish, with dark markings used to define the costume. This creates a very different shelf presence from previous versions based on his standard appearance.

The sculpt also preserves several details associated with the Fourth Hokage:

• Long flowing coat
• Spiky hair silhouette
• Black chakra markings
• Raised collar and shoulder details
• Battle-focused facial expressions

Because so much of the design uses similar shades of yellow, the contrast between the markings, eyes, face and clothing will be important to the final production appearance.

Articulation and Display Potential

The official photography shows the figure in standing, crouching, running and hand-sign poses. Its coat is designed with separated sections that allow the legs to move without the entire lower costume acting as one solid piece.

The action figure should work especially well for:

• Fourth Great Ninja War displays
• Kunai attack poses
• Large Rasengan scenes
• Father-and-son displays with Naruto
• Group arrangements with Madara, Obito or other war-arc characters

The new form is visually strong enough to work as a standalone display, but the included Naruto bonus part makes the release more useful for collectors already building the current war-arc S.H.Figuarts lineup.

Large Rasengan and Kunai Accessories

Minato is strongly associated with speed, teleportation and precise attacks. A kunai is therefore an essential part of the display, even though the set does not include an unusually large weapon collection.

The Big Ball Rasengan provides a second display direction. Its larger size creates a more dramatic visual centerpiece and helps separate this release from a standard Minato action figure holding only a small effect part.

Collectors should note that the product contents list one kunai rather than a full group of multiple Flying Raijin weapons. The focus is on recreating specific poses instead of supplying an extensive weapon arsenal.

Bonus Expression Part for Naruto

The set includes an additional facial expression designed for a separately sold S.H.Figuarts Naruto Uzumaki figure.

This bonus part strengthens the connection between Minato and Naruto and supports paired battle scenes. However, the Naruto body is not included. Buyers need the compatible figure separately to use the extra expression.

This type of linked accessory can add value for collectors who already own the related Naruto release, but it should not be mistaken for a second complete character.

Kurama Link Mode vs NARUTOP99 Edition

The new release is not a reissue of the 2024 NARUTOP99 Edition. It represents a different version of Minato and has a different visual purpose.

Collectors who want a traditional representation of the Fourth Hokage may still prefer the earlier edition. The 2027 figure is better suited to transformation displays and scenes involving Naruto during the final stages of the war.

Is This Figure Worth Preordering?

The answer depends mainly on which version of Minato a collector wants.

This release is most suitable for buyers who:

• Prefer the Kurama chakra appearance
• Are building a Fourth Great Ninja War display
• Already own the compatible Naruto figure
• Want a large Rasengan effect part
• Missed or do not need the NARUTOP99 Edition

Collectors who already own the 2024 version should view this as a separate form rather than a direct replacement. The two figures represent different costumes and different points in Minato’s story.

The main limitation is regional availability. Because the Japanese listing is a Tamashii Web Shop item, buyers outside Japan should confirm the official sales method in their own region before relying on a specific preorder date.

Final Verdict

The new Minato release offers a form that was missing from the modern Naruto S.H.Figuarts lineup.

Its golden war-arc design, large Rasengan, kunai and Naruto-compatible bonus expression make it most valuable as part of a connected Fourth Great Ninja War display. The February 2027 figure is not simply another standard Fourth Hokage release—it represents a distinct transformation and should be evaluated separately from the NARUTOP99 Edition.

Collectors should check the official regional sales information before ordering and avoid assuming that Japanese pricing or preorder conditions apply unchanged in every market.

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FAQ

When will the Minato Kurama Link Mode figure be released?

The official Japanese schedule lists shipment for February 2027. Release timing in other regions may be different.

How much does the new Minato figure cost?

The official Japanese price is ¥11,000 including tax, before shipping and handling. Overseas retailer prices may vary.

When did preorders open?

Japanese preorders opened on July 28, 2026. Buyers outside Japan should check official regional retailers and sales information.

What accessories are included?

The set includes interchangeable hands and expressions, a kunai, a large Rasengan effect and a bonus facial expression for a separately sold Naruto Uzumaki figure.

How tall is the figure?

Bandai lists the height at approximately 150mm, or about 5.9 inches.

Is this the same as the NARUTOP99 Minato?

No. The NARUTOP99 Edition uses Minato’s standard appearance and was released in July 2024. The new figure uses his golden Kurama Link Mode form from the Fourth Great Ninja War.

Is this Minato figure available at SENDAO TOYS?

At the time of publication, this article covers the official announcement and does not present the exact release as a SENDAO TOYS preorder. Check the live Naruto collection for currently listed products and future updates.

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Official references:

• TAMASHII NATIONS — S.H.Figuarts Minato Namikaze Kurama Link Mode
• TAMASHII NATIONS — S.H.Figuarts Minato Namikaze NARUTOP99 Edition
• TAMASHII NATIONS — Naruto Series Product List