Popular gacha JRPG Genshin Impact is getting more and more merch, most notably figures - here's the release date, price and pre-order details for the new Barbara Kotobukiya figure.

HoYoverse (previously miHoYo) and figure maker Kotobukiya announced a new Genshin Impact figure for Mondstadt idol Barbara, one of the most popular characters in Genshin Impact. Barbara is now part of the handful of Genshin Impact characters to get a figure, following characters like Klee, Mona, Ganyu and Ningguang.

Genshin Impact characters are bound to get more and more figures seeing how popular the game is among otaku, many of which are figure enthusiasts. And while some might believe that only men buy these types of figures, you'd be sorely mistaken after getting to know the otaku community especially in Japan.

Kotobukiya launches preorders for its new Genshin Impact Barbara figure

The figure features Barbara with her basic playable costume as the deaconess of the Church of Favonius. She's got her iconic bag, and is surrounded by effects replicating her Elemental Skill. Check out the figure in the gallery below:

The effect parts are removable:

Preorders made exclusively through the Kotobukiya online shop will also include special expression change parts, to change Barbara's expression from the wink to a laugh with both eyes closed.

Special expression parts:

Figure price, release date and specs

  • Genshin Impact Barbara by Kotobukiya
  • Price: 19,580 Yen (tax included, around $170)
  • Release date: September 2022
  • Scale: 1/7
  • Size: About 270 mm
  • Material: PVC / ABS
  • Prototype production: HIROHITO

The preorders for the Barbara figure opened on March 8, 2022. I’m sure most of you already have your own preferred shops to buy figures. But if not, I recommend AmiAmi most notably, who should have the Barbara figure up for preorder for several days before it sells out.