The 40-centimeter tall Destined One figure is priced at 1,998 yuan ($280) with only 10,000 units available. [Photo/tidenews.com.cn]

The highly-anticipated game Black Myth: Wukong has taken the gaming world by storm, and so has its limited-edition merchandise. The most popular item, a 40-centimeter tall Destined One figure, was priced at 1,998 yuan ($280), with only 10,000 units available. It sold out in just one minute, with over 700,000 pre-orders.

The collectible was designed by Queen Studios, a Hangzhou-based company specializing in high-end figurines. Co-founder Liu Zhuo shared that their team's passion for turning movie and game characters into tangible collectibles led them to focus on creating detailed statues. Their collaboration with Black Myth: Wukong was a natural fit, born out of a shared dedication to quality and artistry.

The success of the figure highlights the growing potential of Chinese intellectual properties in the global market.

A poster for the collector's edition. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_48799cf5e027]