Best One Piece Figures to Collect in 2026

The best One Piece figures to collect right now include the Luffy Gear 5 PVC Statue, Trafalgar Law Premium PVC Collector Statue, Shanks Film Red WCF Collectible (8cm), Dracule Mihawk 15cm Figure, Zoro Roronoa 18cm Figure, Monster Chopper Figure, and the 23cm One Piece Ace Figurine — spanning 8cm to 23cm in scale, mostly PVC with one premium heavier-build piece. For a first figure, 15–18cm hits the best balance of shelf presence and space, and PVC is the safer, more affordable choice over resin for most collectors.

Key Facts

  • 7 figures covered: Luffy Gear 5, Trafalgar Law, Shanks Film Red, Dracule Mihawk, Zoro Roronoa, Monster Chopper, One Piece Ace — sizes 8cm to 23cm
  • Material: mostly PVC (durable, affordable); the Trafalgar Law statue is a heavier premium/collector-grade build
  • Best starter size: 15–18cm — reads clearly from across a room, fits most desks/shelves
  • PVC vs resin: PVC = more affordable, more impact-resistant; resin = finer detail, heavier, pricier, more fragile
  • Display care: keep figures out of direct sunlight (UV yellowing/fading is not reversible); a closed glass cabinet cuts dust without hiding the collection
  • Licensing: anime-accurate collectibles sold as apparel-brand merchandise, not first-party Bandai/Banpresto releases

A good one piece figure does something a poster or a t-shirt can’t: it puts a character in the room with you, frozen at the exact second that made them iconic — Luffy mid-laugh in Gear 5, Law’s hand raised for a Room, Mihawk’s black cross catching the light. That’s why figure shelves are the first thing most long-time fans build, and why picking the right piece matters more than it looks like it should.

This roundup covers seven One Piece figures worth owning right now, organized by character rather than by price, followed by a straight answer to the PVC-vs-resin question and a few display tips that keep paint jobs looking new for years. For the full range, browse the complete One Piece figures collection or shop by character directly. If you’re new to collecting, our guide to the world of One Piece anime figures is a good primer before you buy your first piece.

7 Best One Piece Figures to Add to Your Collection

Luffy Gear 5 PVC Statue

Gear 5 is the form that broke the internet the day it aired — Luffy’s hair turns white, his body inflates like living rubber, and the Sun God Nika awakening turns every hit into a cartoon sound effect made real. The Luffy Gear 5 PVC Statue captures that mid-laugh, rubber-limbed energy in a sculpted pose, making it the obvious centerpiece for anyone building a Wano-era shelf.

Trafalgar Law Premium PVC Collector Statue

The Surgeon of Death earned his bounty through the Ope Ope no Mi, the Devil Fruit that turns Law’s “Room” into a battlefield where he swaps organs, teleports allies, and once carved out his own heart to survive an assassination attempt. The Trafalgar Law Premium PVC Collector Statue renders his signature nodachi stance and spotted hat in a heavier, premium-grade build that holds detail well up close.

Shanks Film Red WCF Figure

Shanks spent most of the manga as a legend seen only in flashback — the man who traded an arm to save a boy’s dream, and one of the four Yonko who still terrify the seas. Film Red finally put him front and center, and the Shanks Film Red WCF Collectible keeps that appearance in an 8cm World Collectable-style format — small enough to fit a desk, detailed enough that the coat and captain’s hat still read clearly.

Dracule Mihawk 15cm Figure

Before he trained Zoro on Kuraigana Island, Mihawk was simply the World’s Greatest Swordsman, a title he defended for over a decade with nothing but a black cross-shaped sword called Yoru and total confidence in a fight. The Dracule Mihawk 15cm Figure gives him the height and cape-forward silhouette that makes him unmistakable next to a shelf of louder, more colorful characters.

Zoro Roronoa 18cm Figure

Zoro’s whole arc is a promise kept at increasing cost — Santoryu, the three-sword style, built on Wado Ichimonji and the vow to never lose again after Kuina’s death. At 18cm, the Zoro Roronoa Figure is one of the larger pieces on this list, with enough scale to show off a full sword-drawing stance instead of a static standing pose.

Monster Chopper Figure

Chopper’s Rumble Ball lets him cycle through several forms mid-fight, and Monster Point — the last, most dangerous transformation — turns the crew’s shy doctor into something closer to a kaiju than a reindeer. The Monster Chopper Figure is built around that transformation rather than his usual Cotton Candy Lover form, which makes it a good contrast piece against the cuter Chopper merch most fans already own.

One Piece Ace Figurine (23cm)

Portgas D. Ace never got the long arc his brother did, but the Mera Mera no Mi and his run as 2nd Division Commander of the Whitebeard Pirates made him one of the most quoted characters in the series before Marineford ended his story. The One Piece Ace Figurine is the tallest piece here at 23cm, sized to anchor a Whitebeard-themed section of a shelf on its own.

How to Choose a One Piece Figure

PVC vs. resin. Most of the figures above are PVC — injection-molded plastic that’s durable, holds paint well, and is what nearly every mass-market anime figure uses. Resin statues (often labeled “premium” or “collector-grade,” like the Trafalgar Law piece above) are cast in smaller batches, feel noticeably heavier, and usually show finer detail in things like fabric folds or hair strands. Resin costs more and chips more easily if dropped; PVC is the safer everyday choice, resin is the upgrade for a figure you plan to keep as a centerpiece.

Scale and size. Figures on this list range from 8cm to 23cm. Small-scale pieces (8–15cm) are easier to group into a crowded “crew scene” without the shelf looking cluttered. Larger figures (18cm+) work better as standalone focal points — give them their own space rather than lining them up with smaller pieces, or the scale mismatch reads as visually off.

Box and packaging. If you’re buying for display rather than resale, keeping the original box isn’t required, but it’s worth holding onto anyway — it’s the easiest way to protect a figure during a move and it holds resale value if you ever decide to sell or trade with another collector.

Tips for Displaying Your One Piece Figure Collection

Keep figures out of direct sunlight — PVC and resin both yellow and fade with UV exposure over months, not years, and it’s not reversible. A closed cabinet with glass doors cuts down on dust without hiding the collection, and it’s a better long-term choice than open shelving in a room that gets a lot of natural light. Group figures by arc or crew rather than by size; a Wano-era shelf (Luffy Gear 5, Law, Chopper) reads more intentionally than figures scattered by height alone. And if you’re mixing figures with fabric or paper collectibles, keep them physically separated — humidity control that’s fine for plastic can warp posters or wear pack.

Once figures are on the shelf, the rest of the room usually follows — a lot of collectors end up building out a full corner with posters, ship models, and other One Piece monuments and figures around the same crew or arc, rather than treating the figure shelf as an isolated display.

FAQ

Are these One Piece figures officially licensed?

They’re anime-accurate collectibles produced for fans of the series and sold as apparel-brand merchandise rather than first-party Bandai or Banpresto releases. If you specifically need an official manufacturer stamp for a display case or resale purposes, check the product listing details before buying.

What size One Piece figure should I start with?

For a first piece, 15–18cm hits the sweet spot — big enough to read clearly from across a room, small enough to fit most desks and shelves without needing dedicated display space. Save the larger 20cm+ pieces for once you know how much shelf room you actually have.

PVC or resin — which should I buy?

PVC for most collectors: it’s more affordable, more impact-resistant, and covers the vast majority of figures on the market, including most of this list. Choose resin only for a figure you’re treating as a centerpiece, since the finer detail and weight come at a real price and fragility trade-off.

How do I stop my figures from fading or yellowing?

Sunlight is the main cause, so keep figures away from windows or direct lamp exposure, ideally behind glass. Dust with a soft brush rather than cloth to avoid scratching painted details, and avoid stacking figures directly on top of each other in storage.