Yo, fellow Tarnished! As a hardcore Elden Ring veteran who's probably spent more time in the Lands Between than in my own living room, I gotta talk about the latest piece of merch that's got the community in a... unique frenzy. The Sorceress Sellen, everyone's favorite (and slightly terrifying) magical mentor, has finally gotten her own collectible figure, and the pre-orders are live! But, oh boy, the discourse around it has taken a turn that even the frenzied flame couldn't have predicted. It's like the community found a new boss to obsess over, and it's not Malenia this time.

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The figure itself is honestly pretty fire. The Good Smile Company and Big Bad Toy Store are the ones handling this precious artifact. They've captured Sellen's iconic look perfectly—she's rocking her signature stone mask helm, looking all mysterious and wise like she's about to drop some forbidden glintstone knowledge on you. The detail on the robes and the pose is top-tier, exactly what you'd expect from a high-quality collectible. For any true fan, this is a must-have to display next to your other FromSoftware treasures.

But here's the thing, the internet being the internet, it took approximately 10 seconds—maybe 15—for the conversation to go completely off the rails. Someone posted the reveal on the r/Eldenring subreddit, and at first, it was all wholesome. Comments were like, "Wow, the detail is insane!" and "Can you take the helmet off?" You know, normal collector talk. It was peaceful... almost too peaceful.

Then, the third comment dropped. Someone innocently (or so they claim) pointed out: "Anyone else notice the toes are as detailed as the mask?" And that, my friends, was the equivalent of using the Finger Severer at the worst possible moment. It opened the floodgates. It was like the entire community had been holding in a collective thought, and that one comment was the sneeze that broke the dam. The comment section absolutely devolved.

We got threads dedicated to deep dives—not on the lore, not on the craftsmanship of the sculpt—but on Sellen's bare feet. I'm talking close-up analyses, philosophical debates about "toe beans," and references that made me want to use the Memory of Grace and forget I ever read them. It's a sentence I wish I'd never typed, but the community thanked "Elden John" for not skimping on the foot details. I mean, seriously? We went from discussing the epic lore of the Stars of Darkness to this? It's a whole new level of maidenless behavior.

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Let's get to the deets you actually need if you want to snag one, regardless of why you want it:

  • Price Point: It starts at a pretty reasonable $54.99. Not bad for a officially licensed, detailed figure of a major character.

  • The Catch (The Waiting Game): Here's the classic collectible dilemma. You'll need the patience of someone trying to beat Maliketh on their first try.

    • Big Bad Toy Store: Lists a release date of December 2025. That's a bit of a wait, but manageable.

    • Good Smile Company: Is advertising a Q2 2026 release window. Yeah, you read that right. That's over a year away! Talk about a delayed invasion.

So, what's the verdict? As a pro gamer and collector, I think the figure itself is legit amazing. Sellen is an iconic character, and this is a great way to rep your love for the game's incredible sorcery side. It's a solid piece for any shelf.

But the community reaction? That's a different story. It's equal parts hilarious and deeply concerning. It's the perfect example of how any fandom can find the most random thing to hyper-fixate on. Part of me is dying of cringe, and another part is just impressed by the sheer commitment to the bit. Only in the Elden Ring fandom, man. Only here.

Aspect The Good (The Figure) The ??? (The Discourse)
Design Flawless. Nails Sellen's enigmatic aesthetic. Led to forensic-level analysis of... footwear (or lack thereof).
Detail Incredible, from the stone mask to the robe folds. Apparently, the toes received "S-tier" attention.
Community Focus Should be on lore, magic, and collecting. Is currently on podiatry.
My Reaction "Shut up and take my Runes!" "I need to go touch grace."

At the end of the day, whether you're buying it because Sellen is your magical queen or for... other reasons... it's a cool piece of merch. Just maybe don't read the comments when you post your unboxing video. And hey, if the wait for Good Smile's version feels too long, at least we have Shadow of the Erdtree's "Nightreign" expansion to keep us thoroughly occupied starting in May. That should be enough to distract us from staring at statue feet for a year. Probably.

Stay sane out there, Tarnished. And try to keep the discussions above the ankles, okay? :sweat_smile: