Collecting
Collecting anime figures can involve finding characters and series that interest you, learning about different manufacturers, and keeping track of your collection.
Starting a Collection
Many collectors enjoy finding figures from their favorite anime series and characters. It is helpful to research a figure's manufacturer, size, and release information before purchasing.
Important Terms
- Scale Figure
- A figure made to represent a character at a specified scale.
- Prize Figure
- A figure commonly distributed as an arcade prize.
- Prototype
- An early model used during the figure development process.
- Preorder
- An order placed before a figure's scheduled release.
Collection Research
Collectors sometimes call a particularly sought-after figure a grail
. A database such as MyFigureCollection can help identify releases and variations.
The series Pokémon is one example of a franchise with many different collectible products.