Amazon Japan and Square Enix Japan are now accepting pre-orders for Kingdom Hearts Lighting Clocks. There are two different versions to choose from.
The first clock can light up and features all 13 plates that were featured on Kingdom Hearts series memorial stained glass clock that was showcased in Japan last year. The main plate is Sora's Dive to the Heart. You can view the gallery below:
The price for the Lighting Clock is set for ¥10,584 (approx. $95.36), and will be available on May 27th for Square Enix Japan and May 31st for Amazon Japan.
The second clock can also light up, but comes with a radio. The layout is the same as the other version except the main plate is the alternative version of Dive to the Heart, which features the characters from the cover of Kingdom Hearts. You can read the description below:
It’s a beautiful KH stained glass radio clock. In the dark, the brightness is detected and the backlight turns on automatically, that way the picture of the stained glass emerged graciously.
It can receive radio channels, and tell accurately time.
Material: wooden frame (MDF material), board glass
Batteries used: AA alkaline batteries x6 (not included)
Size: 333mmx51mm
Weight: about 1.7 kg
You can take a look at the clock in the gallery below:
The price for the Lighting Clock Radio Control version is set for ¥21,384 (approx. $192.67) and will be available on May 27th for Square Enix Japan and May 31st for Amazon Japan.
Translations were provided by KH13 staff member Mio-chan. Thanks to @aibo_ac7 on Twitter for the tip!
UPDATE [Jan 13, 2018]: The Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock is now available to pre-order on the Square Enix NA Store! You can pre-order it for $97.99 here. It is currently set to release during the end of August. Keep in mind that this is the regular Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock, not the Radio Control version. We'll keep you updated when/if the Radio Control version heads to the Square Enix NA Store.
You can check out the Square Enix NA Store product description for the Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock below:
This quartz clock features the gorgeous and iconic stained glass artwork from Kingdom Hearts. This clock features a back light with automatically turns on in dark spaces, highlighting the charm of its stained glass design.
Note: Requires 4 AA batteries. Batteries not included.
Shipment may take longer if the parcel contains an import product and faces delays due to customs and duties. Also, please be aware of potential release date changes which shall be announced on the website.
Product Size: Approx. 11.02" diameter, 1.97” thickness
Materials: Wooden frame, glass face
Release Date: End of August 2018
Release date is approximate. Shipment may take longer if the parcel contains an import product and faces delays due to customs and duties. Also, please be aware of potential release date changes which shall be announced on the website.
UPDATE [Jan 23, 2018]: The Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock is now available to pre-order on the Square Enix Europe Store! You can pre-order it for €103.49 here. It is currently listed to release during August 2018.
As with the Square Enix NA listing, please keep in mind that this is the regular Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock, not the Radio Control version. We'll keep you updated when/if the Radio Control version heads to the Square Enix Europe Store.
You can check out the Square Enix Europe Store product description for the Kingdom Hearts Lightning Clock below:
This quartz clock features the gorgeous and iconic stained glass artwork from Kingdom Hearts. This clock features a back light which automatically turns on in dark spaces, highlighting the charm of its stained glass design.
Note: Requires 4 AA batteries. Batteries not included.
© Disney
Product Size: 280mm×50mm
Materials: Polystyrene frame, glass cover
UPDATE [Jan 24, 2018]: Please note that the North American and European item descriptions list the product as "Lightning Clock" as opposed to the Japanese item description, which lists it as "Lighting Clock."
UPDATE [Jan 29, 2018]: Famitsu has published an article reviewing the Lighting Clock, both the normal and the Radio Control version. They have also provided new pictures, which you can check out in the gallery above.
You can read a summary of the review below, thanks to KH13 Staff Mio-chan.
Schedule to be released on May 27th 2018.
Both stained glass illustrations are printed on polycarbonate and you can thoroughly enjoy them with a glass windshield.
Also, all your focus will be on the backlight function. If you turn on the switch, it glows faintly when the surroundings become dark, making the illustration of the stained glass more beautiful and distinctive.
Adjustement are made to accentuated the illustrations.
Kingdom Hearts Lighting Clock
- Quartz clock (Driven by 4 separately sold AA alkaline batteries)
- Size: Diameter 280 mm × width 50 mm, weight 1.0 kg
- 10584 yen tax included (97,4~ dollars)
- Time may shift due to circumstances such as leap seconds.
- No backlight dimming function
- The outer frame is made of polystyrene
Kingdom hearts Lighting Clock Radio Clock ver.
- Radio Clock (Driven by 6 separately sold AA alkaline batteries)
- Size: 333mm×51mm, weight 1.7 kg
- 21384 yen tax included (196,8~ dollars)
- With backlight dimming function
- Outer frame made of wood
By the way, the outer frame of the Lighting Clock is 50 mm wide and looks as it is, but there is a difference in level in the outer frame of RADIO CONTROL version, the clock itself seems a bit thinner.
What do you think about the clocks? Are you interested in purchasing either of them? Tell us down in the comment section!
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