Are you starting your One Piece figurine collection or looking to better understand the different ranges offered by manufacturers? At Gear5World, we've created this comprehensive guide to help you navigate the fascinating world of official figurines, make informed choices, and appreciate each piece for its true value.
Discover the One Piece Figurine Collection Guide at Gear5World
At Gear5World, we share your passion for One Piece and understand the importance of each figurine in your collection. Our store is the result of a shared passion for this universe, and we strive to offer carefully selected products and expert advice to enhance your experience! It's not always easy to find your way among the immense variety of figurines on the market. That's why we decided to create this true collector's guide.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I. Introduction to Bandai Namco
II. Banpresto: The Accessible Branch of Figurines
1. The DXF Series
2. The Battle Record Series
3. The Glitter&Glamours Series
4. The Grandista Series
5. The King of Artist Series
6. The Scultures Colosseum Series
7. The Senkozekkei Series
8. The The Shukko Series
9. The Treasure Cruise World Journey Series
III. Tamashii Nations: Premium Figurines
IV. Ichiban Kuji: The Japanese Lottery with No Losers
V. Megahouse Portrait of Pirates: The High-End Figurine
Bandai Namco, Bandai Spirits or Banpresto?
Bandai Namco is one of the world's Japanese entertainment giants, born from the merger in 2005 of Bandai, a toy and figurine specialist, and Namco, a creator of arcade and console video games. Within it, the Bandai Spirits division, created in 2018, is dedicated to products for adult collectors, including figurines and scale models.
Bandai Spirits brings together several iconic brands such as Banpresto, Tamashii Nations, and MegaHouse. All these entities work closely with major Japanese pop culture licenses like One Piece to offer faithful, varied, and ever more immersive products.
Understanding this organization will help you navigate the many collections available in our Gear5World store and make the right choices to start or complete your One Piece collection!
Banpresto: The Accessible Branch of Figurines
Known for its affordable yet high-quality figurines, it offers many iconic series inspired by One Piece. Here's an overview of the main Banpresto ranges available in our Gear5World store, to help you better understand and choose your next collector's item.
The DXF Series: The Grandline Series and More
Banpresto's DX Figure range, which became DXF, originated in July 2006, with the release of the first figurines depicting Nami and Luffy in beach attire. A few months later, in August 2009, Banpresto launched the first DX Figure - The Grandline Men version with Luffy and Ace. The Grandline Children variation then arrived in August 2011, featuring child versions of Luffy and Sabo. Finally, in winter 2011, the Grandline Lady series debuted with female characters like Nami and Jewelry Bonney, in a more elegant version.
Over the years, the DXF range has been enriched with multiple sub-ranges (Men, Lady, Children, Extra) and variations, particularly following major manga arcs such as Wano or films like Red. The figurines generally measure between 15 and 18 cm, are non-articulated, and intended for intermediate collectors looking for good quality at a reasonable price. The range targets both decoration enthusiasts and fans of iconic scenes, offering designs consistent with the One Piece anime universe.
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The Glitter & Glamours series: A tribute to women
The Glitter & Glamours range from Banpresto officially launched its first One Piece figurine dedicated to Nami in August 2016, following the release of Film Gold. Each figurine in this series features meticulous finishes, feminine poses, and themed dresses, swimsuits, or costumes. Compared to ranges like DXF, Glitter & Glamours figurines are larger, with an average size of 23cm. The series primarily targets fans of well-crafted female characters and collectors who wish to add an aesthetic touch to their collection, all while enjoying an excellent balance between price and quality.
Each figurine is often offered in two distinct versions, A and B, which mainly vary in the color or style of clothing, or by an added glittery or satin texture. This feature allows collectors to choose their preferred style or to display two complementary variants of the same character!
Glitter & Glamours at Gear5World:
The Grandista series: XXL figurines
The Grandista collection stands out for the large size and quality of its figurines, which generally measure between 25 and 30 cm, much larger than usual standards. This gives them an imposing presence on a shelf or in a display case! The characters are depicted in dynamic poses, often inspired by their significant appearances in the anime or manga.
The faces, clothes, accessories, and textures are crafted with particular care, making it a popular range among collectors looking for imposing, expressive, and well-finished pieces, without reaching the prices of high-end products. The series sometimes offers color variations or interchangeable faces, adding a little extra to the purchasing experience for beginner fans or seasoned collectors who wish to enrich their collection with eye-catching pieces.
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The King of Artist Series: Frozen Scenes Straight from the Anime
First launched in Japan in December 2014, the very first King of Artist figure from the One Piece universe marked the beginning of a long series that quickly became an essential reference for collectors seeking realism, visual impact, and fidelity to the original work.
Its particularity? Offering pieces with a dynamic pose and detailed craftsmanship, often inspired by promotional visuals, openings, or iconic moments from the anime and manga. These medium to large-sized figures (between 15cm and 23cm) focus on a significant visual presence, intricate details, and refined shading for a realistic rendering. Unlike other ranges that lean more towards static poses, King of Artist always seeks to capture the action, energy, and personality of a character through a frozen but powerful moment. A real favorite for fans who want to relive a memorable scene just by placing the figure on their shelf.
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The Scultures Colosseum Series: The Art of Competitive Sculpture
The Scultures Colosseum range is unique. It comes from the Banpresto Figure Colosseum (BFC), an international sculpting competition that has brought together talented artists from around the world since 2009. Each figure sold is the work of the winner. The first edition dedicated to One Piece seems to have been launched in 2011 with creations that immediately made an impact, such as the Zoro figure by sculptor Noriyuki Yamaguchi. The figures average 16cm, are often non-articulated, and presented with an expressive pose that captures the very essence of the character depicted.
The Scultures Colosseum range is for those looking for rare pieces, marked by the talent of passionate creators who have put their heart into representing their favorite character. It's also an opportunity to see characters less often featured in figures. These pieces are thus richer in history and represent a real added value to a collection. All of this also justifies a higher-than-average price.
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The Senkozekkei Series: The Intensity of Battles Frozen in Time
The Senkozekkei collection stands out for its dynamic staging of iconic duels from One Piece. Each figure is designed as a fragment of a legendary confrontation, capturing both the dramatic tension and the power of the characters. It often features two opposing characters in attack postures ready for impact, all with significant visual effects: sparks, shockwaves, energy bursts, or water splashes depending on the attacks depicted.
The objective is clear: to recreate the entire cinematic action of a memorable battle from the anime or manga. The series is particularly appreciated for its ability to bring to life the highlights of the most impactful narrative arcs. It appeals to both animation fans and staging enthusiasts.
The Senkozekkei at Gear5World:
The Shukko Series: Heroes on the Road to Adventure
Launched in April 2023, the The Shukko collection, meaning "The Departure" in English, offers a fresh perspective on One Piece characters. Each figure depicts a hero in a walking pose, symbolically embodying departure, progress, or a journey. Unlike series focused on battles or special effects, The Shukko stands out for its simplicity, fidelity to the original design, and the intention placed in the character.
The figures measure an average of 14cm to 17cm and are classified as prize figures, available in UFO Catchers, Japanese arcade machines, which gives them excellent value for money but sometimes makes them rarer outside of Japan. Minimalist yet expressive, The Shukko appeals to collectors looking for understated, well-proportioned figures that evoke a key moment: the one where everything begins.
The Shukko at Gear5World:
The Treasure Cruise World Journey series: Western charm applied to One Piece
The Treasure Cruise World Journey collection offers a thematic interpretation of One Piece characters in a Western/Far West version. The range presents heroes and heroines dressed in costumes inspired by cowboy style, with accessories such as hats, boots, and period weapons.
These figures are non-articulated and are intended for those seeking an original and stylized version of their favorite characters. They bring a touch of alternative aesthetics that particularly appeals to fans of cross-themes and bold visual adaptations.
The Treasure Cruise World Journey at Gear5World:
Tamashii Nations: Premium Figures
Figuarts Zero & S.H.Figuarts: The Alliance of Aesthetics and Articulation
Under the Tamashii Nations banner, the Figuarts Zero and S.H.Figuarts lines offer two complementary visions of the One Piece collection. Indeed, they often embody characters or moments rarely represented in the figurine scene, which gives them a very authentic dimension. Released in November 2010, a Luffy figure made its first appearance for the One Piece license.
The Figuarts Zero range offers non-articulated figures, designed to capture the intensity of a scene or an attack with a high level of detail, special effects, and dynamic poses. It is ideal for collectors looking for impactful display pieces steeped in history.
In parallel, S.H.Figuarts focuses on mobility and playability, with articulated figures, allowing for the reproduction of character movements and expressions at will. Some versions include interchangeable accessories and modifiable visual effects.
Offering medium to large-sized figures (averaging 16cm to 23cm), both ranges embody Tamashii Nations' desire to elevate manga figures to the status of artistic or interactive collector's items. Whether you are a fan of staging or customization, they represent essential references today.
The Figuarts Zero and SHFiguarts at Gear5World:
Ichiban Kuji: The Japanese Lottery Where Everyone Wins
Ichiban Kuji is a highly popular lottery system in Japan, created by Bandai Spirits in 2003. It allows participants to win exclusive products, with no losing tickets. For a fixed price per ticket (generally between €4 and €5 in Japan, compared to €12 to €15 in France), participants draw a random prize from several categories ranging from high-end figures (usually lots A, B, C, D, or even E) to secondary items such as cards, posters, mugs, keychains, or various other goodies.
The last ticket sold also entitles the holder to a special figure called Last One, which is often highly sought after. Regarding One Piece, rare traces of goodies were offered in the very first editions before figures were integrated starting in May 2008. Today, they average between 16 and 22 cm depending on the edition.
The target audience ranges from passionate collectors to amateurs looking for a rare piece, as these figures are generally not sold outside of the lottery, which reinforces their limited and sought-after nature. The concept has largely spread beyond Japan thanks to official distributions in some countries and resale on the secondary market.
The Ichiban Kuji at Gear5World:
MegaHouse Portrait of Pirates (P.O.P): The High-End Figure
The Portrait of Pirates series, commonly abbreviated P.O.P, is a line of high-end non-articulated figures produced by Megahouse since the early 2000s. It is renowned for its attention to detail, high-quality finishes, and great fidelity to the characters. Each figure measures an average of 22cm.
The P.O.P range has expanded over time with several sub-lines such as Neo, Neo DX, and Sailing Again to offer both revisited versions and new models. Through these variations, Megahouse caters to a wide range of collectors, from enthusiasts looking for an iconic piece to those who wish to rebuild their crew in high-end versions. The success of P.O.P is such that it is often considered THE quality benchmark in the world of figures.
P.O.P MegaHouse at Gear5World:
Conclusion
At Gear5World, our mission is to guide every One Piece collector, from the beginner enthusiast to the seasoned fan, through the rich and sometimes complex universe of official figures. This guide has been designed by us to help you better understand the different ranges available, their specificities, and their history, in order to make an informed choice and build a collection that reflects YOU.
Our selection evolves every month with new figures carefully chosen. Whether you're looking for a rare piece, a complete series, or a gift for a loved one, you've come to the right place!
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