Why is a figure in Electronics?
Because it's a special figure that interacts with video games via a chip in the base. You set the figure on an item connected to the system & it has effects. So, you have to collect the toy to get the figure's effect (character) in the game. The concept is called Amiibo by Nintendo. (Off of other games with similar concepts like Disney Infinity & Spyro's Skylanders line) The group shot shows the 2nd wave of figures for Feb. 2015, which will include Sonic, who you can see in close up there. He's partially held up by that clear post so he can have an action pose. You can also spot a Lucario, Princess, Bowser, Link, Sheik, Marth, Metaknight, King Dedede & Mega Man.

The Sonic figure looks pretty great here. Smooth construction, good eye placement, accurate seeming proportions, creative enough pose & good paint. Figure review & price info pending actual release.

These are in-home (not stock) shots of the actual Sonic Amiibo, released in winter 2015. As you can see here, it looks just like the stock shot, with good paint, nice textured detail (see shoe bottom) and great sculpting. Even if you don't have the game, or want to use this as an electronics item, it's still good to collect because it is basically a little display figure on a base that looks nice. Keep in mind that RETAIL value should be about $14.00 for this, but "Amiibo Fever" due to early popularity has contributed to scalping, reselling, sell-outs, and fakery. Keep in mind spending, availability & bootleg avoidance if you choose to go after this figure.