Wrathion Statue Allegedly Cancelled - Preorders Reimbursed

Key Takeaways

• The Wrathion statue was announced and put on pre-order in November 2023; production was cancelled by February 2, 2024, with the listing removed from the Blizzard Gear Store.
• Pre-order customers received full refunds plus 30 days of WoW Game Time in compensation, and Blizzard indicated a future re-release remained possible.
• The 14-inch polystone and plastic collectible featured Wrathion in his visage form atop fallen dragon armor, with an LED lava-glow base requiring 2 AA batteries.
• Primary sculptor was Chris Wooten; secondary sculptor was Brian Fay; painter was Lewis Villamar; creative direction by Korey Regan, Ely Cannon, and Dusty Nolting.
• Wrathion is one of the very few uncorrupted black dragons in WoW lore, created through a Titan device (the Eye of the Watchers) and the intervention of the red dragonflight.

The sections below cover the production history, physical details, and what Blizzard communicated about a possible future release.

The Cancellation

Production of the Wrathion collectible statue was cancelled in early 2024, with the listing quietly removed from the Blizzard Gear Store and pre-order customers receiving email notifications. The cancellation news became widely known on February 2, 2024, reported by Wowhead after Blizzard confirmed it. Those who had pre-ordered received full refunds alongside 30 days of WoW Game Time as compensation. Blizzard's communication indicated that the challenges with production did not permanently close the door on a future release — the statue could become available again, though no timeline was provided.

The Story of Wrathion

Wrathion is one of the very few uncorrupted black dragons in the history of Azeroth. His origin was unusual: rather than being born naturally, he was created through a secret experiment that combined the power of a Titan device (specifically the Eye of the Watchers) with the intervention of members of the red dragonflight, who purified the egg of Old God corruption before it hatched. Despite that unusual beginning, Wrathion devoted himself to cleansing the black dragonflight of corruption and eliminating the Old Gods' influence.

Known as the Black Prince, Wrathion featured prominently in Mists of Pandaria's legendary cloak questline, continued as a central figure in Warlords of Draenor, and returned in Dragonflight — where he played a key role in the Patch 10.2 questline recruiting the Netherwing and Thorignir as allies for Amirdrassil's defence.

The Wrathion Statue

The collectible was a 14-inch figure made of polystone and plastic. It depicted Wrathion in his visage form, armed and armored, standing atop fallen dragon armor, with a glowing lava feature built into the base. The LED light required 2 AA batteries, which were not included.

The sculpture team behind the piece:

• Primary sculptor: Chris Wooten
• Secondary sculptor: Brian Fay
• Painter: Lewis Villamar
• Creative direction: Korey Regan, Ely Cannon, and Dusty Nolting

Physical specifications for the statue:

• Height: 14"
• Width: 9"
• Depth: 10"
• Net weight: 5.84 lbs.
• Gross weight: 12.32 lbs.
• Carton size: 15.25" x 13.25" x 22.625"

The physical specifications above applied to the statue as listed on the Blizzard Gear Store before the listing was removed.

Future Availability

The cancellation email sent to pre-order customers left open the possibility of a future release. Blizzard and its collectibles partners indicated the production challenges were not necessarily permanent, and that they intended to make the statue available again at a later date. As of 2026, no announcement of a re-release has been made. Collectors interested in Wrathion merchandise should monitor the Blizzard Gear Store for future updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was the Wrathion statue actually cancelled?

Yes. The Wrathion collectible statue was confirmed cancelled on February 2, 2024. The Blizzard Gear Store removed the listing and pre-order customers received full refunds plus 30 days of WoW Game Time. Blizzard's communication suggested the cancellation was due to production challenges rather than a permanent decision to discontinue the product.

Did pre-order customers get a refund for the Wrathion statue?

Yes. Those who had pre-ordered the statue received an email offering a full refund of their purchase price, plus 30 days of WoW Game Time as additional compensation for the inconvenience.

How big was the Wrathion statue?

The statue stood 14 inches tall, 9 inches wide, and 10 inches deep. Net weight was 5.84 lbs. It was made from polystone and plastic, with an LED lava base feature requiring 2 AA batteries (not included).

Who sculpted the Wrathion collectible?

The primary sculptor was Chris Wooten, with Brian Fay as secondary sculptor. Lewis Villamar handled the paint work. Creative direction was provided by Korey Regan, Ely Cannon, and Dusty Nolting — all part of the Blizzard collectibles team.

Will the Wrathion statue be released again?

Blizzard's cancellation communication indicated the door remained open for a future release, though no timeline was given. As of June 2026, no re-release has been announced. The Blizzard Gear Store is the primary place to check for any future announcement.

Last reviewed 2026-06-08 against the cancelled Blizzard Gear Store listing (cancelled February 2024) — Maintained by WowCarry's WoW team.