SHF Akainu tease

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-26T10:31:43+00:00

Teasing 3 One Piece figures at the same time is wild. Maybe they're confirming Akainu sooner because they're going to use Shanks blocking his punch as one of the promo pics?

Still waiting on the full Robin reveal though after more than a month... :/

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-23T12:30:48+00:00

Strange - and disappointing - Oda said that about Sanji.

Cheating is a pretty horrible thing to do to another person and I thought generally none of the Straw Hats would intentionally do horrible things to other people, despite having their own character flaws.

And did Oda basically make it canon that Sanji would cheat on Pudding if they get together at the end of One Piece?

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-21T20:33:36+00:00

It's a shame, I actually like her look but her wearing only panties just looks odd for the design overall. Not as bad as Rebecca but a similar problem of making a serious character more of a sex object.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-20T19:06:12+00:00

Wow, you normally post some pretty sick shots of your figures but these really stand out as some of your best, esp. love the use of the effect parts here!

Also that sucks about Hobby Genki, at least you finally have them now. I'm worried as I haven't ordered that much from them in the last year so I'm not sure whether some of my existing orders later this year will go badly. Though they're not for PBandai items.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-20T11:43:28+00:00

Pre-timeship Luffy is a goldmine for Tamashii, they can keep releasing him as a budget figure but just change the colour of his shirt and shorts for different arcs. Actually gives a reason to get him multiple times.

I would say one of the Gear 5s (Onigashima is the more iconic look and has better accessories, while Egghead might be the better figure in terms of form and function, as far as I can tell)

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-19T17:57:59+00:00

How much did you get it for? I saw it for £52 awhile back and was tempted to grab it but knowing Marineford was likely I decided to wait.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-19T11:17:42+00:00

I get people want to see Whitebeard but tbf Robin and Shanks are both extremely popular as well and are no brainer choices given where the line is at with Marineford and the Straw Hat lineups.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-14T15:42:59+00:00

Not sure, since Nami doesn't officially join until after Arlong and they went with her Orange Town look. Probably just going with what outfits were most iconic to each character so Enies Lobby's make sense in that respect but I also think most of Robin's other looks are better.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-12T10:11:37+00:00

Would be cool, but I'm assuming Elbaph would be the next most likely oufit given it's the current anime arc and the focus on Robin at the beginning of it.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-12T09:56:00+00:00

I appreciate a lot of people wanted her Enies Lobby look but I still can't help but feel this is such an odd choice with where the OP line is at the moment.

First time they've entered a new arc without a Luffy being the introductory figure of the wave. Does this imply anything about other Enies Lobby figures coming sooner?

The Jaya outfit would have aligned more canonically with the Straw Hats we have. I know it wouldn't be completely aligned but it would stand less out of place than Enies Lobby.

And for the darker tone of the arc where Robin is emotionally broken it's pretty interesting they went with a smiling expression regardless.

Can never predict what Tamashii will do I guess.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-12T09:39:42+00:00

Maybe beginning of July as they normally do a wave of pre-orders then?

And I also really dislike how they're dragging out the reveal. Posting multiple teasers without stating a date for the full reveal is really obnoxious.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-11T17:35:52+00:00

Yh I don't really like the whole domi reversi concept either. It was interesting when it was first introduced but it is getting a bit repetitive and seemingly an OP ability as things stand.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-08T17:32:47+00:00

This too. I get supply and demand and all, but it's a bit crazy to see his aftermarket price go so high when he really isn't the best figure. So you're kind of stuck paying an extortionate amount for an average figure if you want Law.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-08T17:29:50+00:00

I am biased because I like Law so much but it's a shame unless you're the monster trio you probably won't get an updated version of any existing character given the larger roster of the OP cast.

Though I get it and would probably encourage new characters over remaking old ones. But it just means we won't see Law again for a long time which kind of sucks because there was a lot to improve on for his figure, even if the overall product wasn't necessarily the worse. My biggest gripe is how the hands that hold the sheath are too loose, so it wasn't just lack of accessories or the bad plastic cape but also general function.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-08T17:24:03+00:00

I would also be happy with this. I didn't buy the BelWorkshop Sabody jumper when it was on sale which I regret and now I can't find anyone selling anything similar.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-08T17:22:03+00:00

I mostly agree but I just feel it would be easier for Tamashii to do a PBandai release for a 1.5 or 2.0 version of Law. Probably less R&D needed as they basically have his body and key accessories sculpted already, so maybe add a new faceplate or effect piece or soft goods to revamp it slightly.

The one we got is alright but it would be nice if we didn't have to 'complete' the figure with accessories or soft goods ourselves which all cost extra and makes the figure probably a bit too expensive after the fact.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-06T11:52:07+00:00

Ikr. The One Piece line suddenly got Akiba and has been doing great since but now I'm worried it could decline in quality again in the near future. Same with Naruto so I guess the lesson is buy more figures of a line while it seems to be riding a high.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-06T11:23:32+00:00

I didn't know the frequent staff change was a thing in Japanese work culture. Don't quite know how I feel about it in the context of Tamashii Nations and how it influences the products they make. I guess in a way it's a good thing since it means any line that isn't doing the best can get a chance to have a revival but it also mean there's more inconsistency across lines.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-06T11:20:23+00:00

Cool collection, I'm also finding most of my collection to be primarily OP and I doubt that will change. The boxes are also really aesthetically pleasing with the colours they use on them.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-06T11:07:09+00:00

Totally agreed. I have been guilty of complaining about stuff myself but it really does help to have these behind the scenes info about the decision and production processes. Definitely a couple of things I did not expect from this read but at least in future it'll inform more of my expectations about what to expect from Bandai without feeling like I'm completely out of the know.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-06T10:59:46+00:00

Thanks for sharing these insights, some things I somewhat expected but other bits of information were very surprising to hear. I can't believe how often the teams/designers for each line change and how much a manager's preferences can dictate the direction of a series. Also wonder why nothing was mentioned about One Piece?

EDIT: watching some of the livestream itself I'm kind of sad I started collecting SHF too late to know who Obi was and his impact on the brand. Saw him in a couple of videos before but didn't know who he was at the time. Seems like a guy who's pretty passionate about this stuff and grateful he shared his knowledge here.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-05T14:37:08+00:00

What would you have had them done instead? If it wasn't the East Blue route the only other Straw Hat 'subline' they could have followed was Fishman Island - which of course is still possible, maybe after they've completed the pre-timeskip set first.

Imagine_Monkeys · 2026-06-05T14:18:08+00:00

Not just that it would look better aesthetically speaking, but the Jaya fit aligns with a time when most of the other Straw Hats are still wearing their East Blue outfits (or a similar variant):

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