Xena Merchandise – The Princess Who Never Wanted to Be One
Television suddenly looked different in 1995: a woman in armor who hit harder than any guy in primetime, all while wrestling with guilt, her past, and loyalty – and hurling one of the most iconic throwing weapons in TV history along the way. “Xena: Warrior Princess” began as a spin-off of the Hercules series and became a standalone phenomenon in no time, outgrowing its mother show in popularity. For six seasons, the warrior from Amphipolis made her way through an ancient universe that took some very creative liberties with mythology. At Elbenwald you’ll find officially licensed Xena fan merchandise – collectibles for a show whose fandom has never stopped polishing the blade.
What makes Xena a cult classic?
The heroine herself. Lucy Lawless played Xena as a warrior with a dark backstory: once a feared warlord, now on a path of redemption, on which the bard Gabrielle – played by Renée O’Connor – becomes her most important ally. This friendship became the heart of the show and made it an early milestone for the LGBTQ+ community, which still celebrates Xena as an icon today. Add to that New Zealand landscapes as the backdrop, fight choreography with an audible war cry, and a sense of humor that never took itself too seriously. Few shows from the nineties are carried forward with such affection – at conventions, on rewatch podcasts, and right there in the display case.
Frequently asked questions
What Xena products does Elbenwald offer?
Officially licensed collectibles for the show, such as Xena as a Funko Pop figure with her spear. The range of cult-show merchandise keeps growing – it’s worth taking a look through the filters.
What is Xena: Warrior Princess about?
The once-feared warrior Xena wants to atone for her dark past and travels as a protector of the weak through a freely invented version of antiquity. She’s accompanied by the bard Gabrielle, whose friendship becomes the core of the show.
Who plays Xena?
New Zealand actress Lucy Lawless plays the title heroine across all six seasons from 1995 to 2001. Alongside her, Renée O’Connor plays her companion Gabrielle.
Range overview
The warrior herself kicks things off as a Funko figure – spear included, war cry not included. If you want to expand your shelf by theme, browse the figures across every brand or check out the vinyl family at Funko. And if you’re looking for a gift for someone who never quite left the nineties behind: the gift ideas have you covered.
What else goes well with it?
Cult-status fighting heroines keep good company: Buffy was slaying vampires in the suburbs around the same time, and Wonder Woman upholds the Amazon legacy in the comic-book cosmos. If you prefer battles with a historical flavor, head north with Vikings or travel through time with Outlander – and the Movies & TV Shows theme world gathers every on-screen brand in one place.
