In short:<\/strong><\/p>\n Before you spend a dime, you should understand what you're actually paying for. One Piece figures fall into a number of distinct categories, and each category has its own price point, quality, and use.<\/p>\n Prize figures<\/strong> are the most common and accessible figures on the market. They are often made by Banpresto and were originally sold as prizes in Japanese arcade squeeze machines (UFO Catcher), but are reaching stores worldwide as regular products. The quality varies, but the best series, such as Ichibansho, are surprisingly high quality for the price.<\/p>\n POP! Figures<\/strong> (Funko Pop) are the stylized, vinyl-based figures with large heads and simple facial expressions. They are cheap, sturdy, and easy to collect in large quantities, but do not provide the same level of detail as a scale figure.<\/p>\n Nendoroid<\/strong> from Good Smile Company are small, highly posable figures with interchangeable faces and accessories. They are perfect for those who want a playable figure that still looks collectible on the shelf.<\/p>\n Scale figures and statues<\/strong> is the most advanced category. Here you will find lines like MegaHouse Portrait.Of.Pirates (POP), Bandai FiguartsZero and other premium series with scales like 1\/8 or 1\/7. These figures have detailed painting, dynamic poses and significantly higher prices, often from 500 SEK and up depending on size and edition.<\/p>\n Blind box and mini-figures<\/strong> Sold in sealed packages where you don't know exactly which character you're getting until you open the box, they're cheap per piece and a convenient way to quickly build a broad character collection.<\/p>\n Roughly speaking, the following distribution applies:<\/p>\n If you just want something fun to have on your desk, a prize figure or a Nendoroid will do just fine. If you want to build a collection that will hold its value over time, you should eventually turn your attention to licensed scale lines.<\/p>\n Starting a collection without a plan almost always leads to the same mistakes: you buy impulsively, mix quality levels, and then end up with a shelf that doesn't feel like a whole. Instead, follow a simple structure for the first few months.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Write down the three or four characters you absolutely want before you start shopping. It keeps you focused when the algorithm on a marketplace suggests fifty other tempting characters.<\/em><\/p>\n Many beginners make the same mistake: they jump straight into an expensive scale statue as their first purchase, then discover it doesn't match the rest of their collection, and lose interest when their wallet is empty. Build breadth first with cheaper figures, then depth with premium purchases once you know exactly what you like.<\/p>\n The market for One Piece figures is large, and unfortunately also full of copies. One Buyer's Guide for Collectors 2026<\/a> describes the market as uneven in quality with significant risk of bootlegs, especially on open marketplaces without verified sellers. Learning to recognize a copy is the single most important skill you can acquire as a new collector.<\/p>\n The fastest test is sometimes called Luffy Face Test<\/strong>, a simple trick that works on almost any One Piece figure with a face. Look closely at the eyes, mouth, and scar under the left eye (if the character has one). On real figures, the lines are sharp, symmetrical, and the paint sits exactly inside the contours. On replicas, you'll often see blurry lines, slanted eyes, or paint that "leaks" outside its intended area. Hold the figure close to the face and compare with official product images from the manufacturer's own site, and you'll see the difference in seconds.<\/p>\n Other warning signs to check for:<\/p>\n Short facts:<\/strong> The most reliable information about exact dimensions, materials, and true release dates always comes directly from the manufacturer's own channels, such as Bandai's official product news, rather than from third-party advertisements.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The simplest safety measure is still the most obvious: buy from reputable retailers or directly from the manufacturer. This eliminates almost all risk, even if it sometimes costs a few kronor more than the cheapest ad you can find.<\/p>\n Knowing where to shop is just as important as knowing what to shop for. The 2026 Collector's Guide recommends authorized dealers as a rule of thumb, as they control their inventory directly against licensed distributors.<\/p>\n Safe purchasing paths include:<\/p>\n The pricing structure differs greatly depending on where in the product lifecycle you purchase. Retail price<\/strong> is the standard price at regular launch. Pre-order price (pre-order)<\/strong> is often slightly lower than the retail price after launch, especially for popular limited editions, as the manufacturer rewards early buyers. Second-hand price<\/strong> can go both ways: a regular prize figure usually loses value after a couple of years, while an discontinued premium line like POP Limited can rise significantly when it becomes difficult to find in new condition.<\/p>\n For reference, the price examples are roughly as follows per category: blind box and mini figures 50 to 150 kronor, prize figures 100 to 400 kronor, Nendoroid 400 to 800 kronor, and scale statues from 500 kronor and significantly higher for limited editions. A \u201cgood deal\u201d is rarely the absolute lowest price. It is the price from a reliable source that is close to, or just below, the regular retail price.<\/p>\n A figure that is purchased correctly can still be ruined by poor storage. Damage usually occurs gradually, making it easy to miss until it is too late.<\/p>\n Pro tip:<\/strong> Store the original box flat under the bed or in a closet instead of throwing it away. If you ever sell or trade the figure, a complete package is often the difference between half and full resale price.<\/em><\/p>\n You don't have to guess your way to your first purchases. Three categories work particularly well as a starting point, and they cover different budgets and interests.<\/p>\n Blind box and mini-figures<\/strong> is the easiest way to quickly build a broad collection without a large initial cost. One Piece Luffy's Archive of Adventure Mini Figure Blind Box Assortment<\/a> collects ten different mini-figures in one set, making it a natural first purchase if you want variety right from the start rather than a single expensive figure.<\/p>\n Nendoroid and prize figures<\/strong> gives you a good balance between level of detail and price. They are easy to move around, can withstand everyday handling better than a delicate scale statue, and are great as \u201creal\u201d collectors\u2019 items without requiring a big wallet.<\/p>\n Scale figures on a smaller scale<\/strong>, like a 1\/8th scale figure, is the next natural step when you want to upgrade the display quality. One Piece Artcanvas Figure 1\/8 in 20th Anniversary Edition<\/a> at 22 centimeters is an example of a premium figure that acts as a clear upgrade from prize level without reaching the highest scale price levels. It is suitable for those who already know what character or style you want to go for.<\/p>\n If you want to see what a comparable product category might look like outside of One Piece, give Berserk Pop Up Parade figure of Guts in Berserker Armor<\/a> a good reference point for what a larger size (28 centimeters) Pop Up Parade statue can offer in terms of detail and price range, even if it belongs to a different series.<\/p>\n Which path you choose depends on what you actually want from the collection:<\/p>\n There is no right answer between blind box and individual purchases. Blind box is for those who like the surprise and want to fill the shelf quickly. Individual purchases are for those who already know exactly which character you want and don't want to risk getting duplicates.<\/p>\n Four factors control almost the entire price range for One Piece figures: the size of the edition, the license behind the figure, the reputation of the manufacturer, and the current demand for the character.<\/p>\n Limited edition is the strongest price driver. The re-release of Portrait.Of.Pirates \u201cWhitebeard\u201d NEO-MAXIMUM as \u201cultra limited\u201d clearly demonstrates how a time-limited or numbered edition can maintain or increase resale value long after the original sale has ended. Labels like \u201cLimited\u201d or \u201cUltra Limited\u201d in a retailer\u2019s description tend to correlate with rapid stock sell-outs and rising resale prices.<\/p>\n Build your collection strategically rather than opportunistically:<\/p>\n Short facts:<\/strong> According to the 2026 Collector's Guide, premium limited editions within lines like POP Limited tend to hold or increase in value, while prize and blind box figures work better as a quick way to broaden your character selection than as an investment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Keep figures you actually enjoy looking at. Only sell those you bought on impulse and that never found a place in your thematic whole.<\/p>\n One Piece has been produced as an anime since the late 1990s, and the range of figures has grown in line with the series' global popularity. In the early years, the market was dominated by simpler, cheaply made prize figures intended for the Japanese domestic market and arcade machines.<\/p>\n As the series became an international bestseller, established manufacturers began to focus on more advanced lines. MegaHouse launched Portrait.Of.Pirates as a premium series aimed at adult collectors, with a significantly higher level of detail than the early prize figures. Bandai expanded its Figuarts and FiguartsZero lines with more articulated parts and dynamic poses, while Good Smile Company introduced the Nendoroid format, which made it possible to combine play value with collector quality.<\/p>\n The big change in recent years is variety. Where the market once consisted of a few standardized figures per character, today there are dozens of versions of the same figure in different scales, poses, and special editions linked to specific story arcs. This development has made collecting both more fun and more complicated, which is precisely why a clear plan for your own collection is so much more important today than it was ten years ago.<\/p>\n Monkey D. Luffy naturally dominates as the most produced and most collected character, simply because he is the main character of the series and appears in the most figure series and special editions. However, it is not always the Luffy figures that are the hardest to find or most talked about in collector circles.<\/p>\n Roronoa Zoro has a particularly strong position among collectors, partly due to the manufacturers' focus on dynamic battle poses. Bandai's launch of Zoro in the FiguartsZero line is an example of how an individual character can get their own, technically advanced versions beyond the standard assortment. Nico Robin, Sanji, and Trafalgar Law are other characters who regularly get premium treatment in scale lines, partly because their visual designs lend themselves well to detailed sculpting.<\/p>\n Antagonists and supporting characters with strong visual expression, such as Whitebeard and other members of the Four Emperors, tend to appear in the most exclusive and limited editions rather than in regular prize series. This makes them particularly interesting to collectors who are looking for rarity rather than breadth. An established rule of thumb among collectors is that characters with recurring importance in multiple story arcs, rather than occasional guest appearances, are more likely to receive reissues and hold their value better over time.<\/p>\n The most common mistake new collectors make isn't buying the wrong figure, it's buying in the wrong order. They spend their entire budget on a single expensive scale statue before they understand what they really like, and then end up with a collection that lacks context.<\/p>\n I'm a firm believer that breadth should come before depth. A handful of prize figures or a blind box set will give you a quick idea of what style, character or scale actually feels right, before you tie up money in an investment you might regret. This is also where a clear focus on authenticity makes the most difference, because it's in the cheap, quick buys that bootlegs creep in the most easily.<\/p>\n The second truth is less convenient: resale value is interesting, but it should never be the main reason you buy a figure. Collectors who chase appreciation rather than joy tend to sell off the very figures they really wanted to keep. Build the collection you actually want to look at every day. The rest will fall into place.<\/p>\n \u2014 Theo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n An established store distinguishes itself from a random marketplace by offering a wide, carefully selected range of official figures with fast delivery and secure payment, just the combination a beginner needs to avoid bootlegs and late deliveries. The range ranges from affordable mini-figures to premium statues, making it easy to follow the step-by-step plan from earlier in this guide without having to switch stores for each purchase.<\/p>\n If you want to start wide, blind box range<\/a> a natural starting point as it allows you to collect multiple characters without tying up your entire budget on a single figure. Ready for a clear upgrade in detail, the One Piece Artcanvas Figure 1\/8 in 20th Anniversary Edition could serve as your first premium purchase. Looking for a broader statues<\/a>, plush figures<\/a> or posters and wall scrolls<\/a> is that range also available. Always compare prices against regular retail levels and check the figure's face and seams according to the tests in this guide, no matter where you shop. Do you want to see the full range and find your next figure, visit Anime characters<\/a> and start browsing today.<\/p>\n If you want to double-check the facts in this guide yourself, these sources are a good starting point. Screen Rant's filler episode review<\/a> lists which episodes are often considered filler. One Piece.com official episode page<\/a> confirms episode numbers directly from the source. Nerdsnacks' 2026 Buyer's Guide provides a broader market overview of manufacturers and bootleg risk, while Bandai's Product News shows what official product information looks like. If you need more general selection tips, you can also MagicFranco's guide to choosing manga characters<\/a> be worth reading.<\/p>\n It depends on your goal, but licensed lines from MegaHouse, Bandai, and Good Smile Company generally hold the highest quality and best resale value. The 2026 Collector's Guide specifically points out premium limited editions like POP Limited for collectors who care about value retention, while prize and blind box figures are best for quickly building a broad character collection.<\/p>\n Parts of that range count as filler, but the exact episodes that are usually recommended to skip are primarily 131 to 135, according to Screen Rant's filler review. If you want the full plot, you can safely skip these without missing anything that affects the main story.<\/p>\n There is no single, universal answer, but ultra-limited reissues tend to be the most sought-after. Portrait.Of.Pirates NEO-MAXIMUM edition of Whitebeard is a clear example of a figure marked as ultra-limited, which historically correlates with quick sell-outs and rising resale prices.<\/p>\n Yes, episode 777 is listed as a filler episode in Screen Rant's overview of the series' filler episodes. You can skip it without losing any of the original plot from the manga.<\/p>\n Always buy from authorized retailers or directly from the manufacturer's own channels to avoid bootlegs. There are stores that offer a controlled range of official figures, and current prices for specific products can be found directly on their websites.<\/p>\n Guide to One Piece figures: start your collection safely with authentic, affordable prize figures or Nendoroid figures and buy from authorized sellers.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":165518,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-165517","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n\n
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What types of One Piece figures are there?<\/h2>\n
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How do you start collecting One Piece figures?<\/h2>\n
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How do you spot a bootleg One Piece figure?<\/h2>\n
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Where to buy One Piece figures safely?<\/h2>\n
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What are good first purchases for beginners?<\/h2>\n
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What affects the price and resale value of figures?<\/h2>\n
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How have One Piece characters evolved over time?<\/h2>\n
Which characters and figures are most popular among collectors?<\/h2>\n
What does an experienced player think about building a safe figure collection?<\/h2>\n
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Shop with confidence: how to find the right One Piece figure at Animefigurer<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
Which One Piece figures are best to collect?<\/h3>\n
Can you skip episodes 131 to 143 of One Piece?<\/h3>\n
What is the rarest One Piece figure?<\/h3>\n
Is episode 777 filler in One Piece?<\/h3>\n
Where can I buy authentic One Piece figures safely?<\/h3>\n
Recommendations<\/h2>\n
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