One Piece gashapon occupy a unique position in the capsule toy world: no other anime franchise has been in continuous gashapon production for as long, no other IP has as many volumes across as many different sub-lines, and no other franchise creates as much secondary market activity at the mid-to-premium price tier. The arrival of the Wano Country arc and then Gear 5 Luffy fundamentally changed the desirability of One Piece capsule figures — quality jumped, prices followed, and the most sought-after pulls now command prices that rival small-scale PVC figures from premium brands.
This guide covers the three main Bandai One Piece capsule lines — DX Grandline Voyage, World Collectable Figure (WCF), and the HG capsule series — plus the vintage landscape, secondary market values, and a clear framework for deciding which series deserves your money.
Primary manufacturer: Bandai · Lines: DX Grandline, WCF, HG Capsule · Price range: ¥300–¥500 per pull · WCF series count: 42+ volumes (2010–2026) · Most valuable current pull: Gear 5 Luffy DX SP (~€65)
DX Figure Grandline Voyage: The Premium One Piece Gashapon Line
The DX (Deluxe) Figure Grandline Voyage series is Bandai's highest-quality One Piece capsule line, with figures measuring 9–11 cm and retailing at ¥500 per pull. At this price and scale, DX figures sit at the exact boundary between traditional gashapon and premium scale figures — the quality is consistently comparable to brands like Kotobukiya's smaller scale lines, but at a fraction of the cost.
DX Grandline Voyage Vol. 3 — Wano Country Arc
Vol. 3 is the crown jewel of the DX line. The Gear 5 Luffy figure — Nika form with cloud-like translucent white effects around the hair and limbs, produced through a two-shot plastic injection process — is Bandai's most technically ambitious capsule toy figure of 2024. Zoro with the Enma sword in mid-slash pose, Yamato in battle stance with ice effects, and Shanks in a rare post-timeskip appearance round out the six figures. The secret rare variant of Gear 5 Luffy has an alternate expression (the laugh face vs. the battle face on the standard) and extended cloud effects — secondary market value: €55–€70.
DX Grandline Voyage Vol. 2 — Dressrosa & Whole Cake Island
Vol. 2 covers two beloved arcs: Dressrosa-era Luffy in Gear Fourth Boundman form (one of the most visually striking transformations in the series), and Big Mom in Charlotte Linlin's intimidating full-size rendition — achieved here through a double-sized capsule format that opens to reveal the figure assembled from two components. Also included: Sabo in Mera Mera no Mi flame form, Doflamingo in his feather coat, and Law post-alliance. Investment-grade; Gear Fourth Luffy standard figures currently trade at €12–€18.
DX Grandline Vol. 1 — Marineford Arc
The Marineford arc remains the emotional apex of One Piece, and Vol. 1's figures reflect this with unusually weighty poses for gashapon: Ace in full Mera Mera no Mi blast, Whitebeard with the Murakumogiri naginata, and Akainu in magma punch. The Whitebeard figure, in particular, has an imposing presence that is rare in capsule toy format — it was clearly sculpted with the character's legendary status in mind. Now increasingly scarce in new production, with secondary market activity growing quarterly.
World Collectable Figure (WCF): The Definitive One Piece Gashapon Collection
If DX is the premium experience, WCF is the complete collector experience. Running since 2010, the World Collectable Figure line has produced over 42 volumes covering virtually every named character in One Piece across chibi-proportioned 6–7 cm figures at ¥300–¥400 per pull. A complete WCF collection across all volumes represents one of the most impressive One Piece figure displays possible — hundreds of characters from Shanks to Buggy to background characters from the Skypea arc.
The WCF collecting community is by far the largest One Piece capsule toy community, with active trading on platforms including Mercari JP, eBay, and the r/OnePiece collectors subreddit. Standard figures from current production series trade at €4–€8; vintage WCF volumes from 2010–2015 fetch €15–€40 per figure for common characters, with rare chase figures from those sets at €80–€150.
WCF Wano Arc Series (Vols. 36–40)
The Wano arc WCF sets cover the full cast of the Onigashima raid across five volumes. This breadth — 35+ unique figures across the arc — makes it the most comprehensive gashapon documentation of any single One Piece arc. Kaido in dragon form (split across a double-capsule figure), Big Mom in kimono, Yamato, Luffy and Zoro in samurai gear, Orochi in Yamata no Orochi eight-headed form: all accounted for. For deep One Piece collectors, completing Vols. 36–40 is a multi-year project worth the effort.
HG One Piece Capsule Series
The HG capsule line sits between WCF and DX in both size (7–8 cm, standard proportion rather than chibi) and price (¥400). HG One Piece focuses on iconic moments and transformation states rather than comprehensive crew coverage, making individual HG figures more visually dramatic than WCF but the series less collectible as a complete set. Recommended for: collectors who want dynamic display pieces rather than comprehensive crew rosters.
The standout HG One Piece releases of the last three years are the Gear Fifth activation sequence (three figures depicting the awakening stages) and the Paramount War set depicting the Ace execution moment — a deliberately emotionally charged capsule set that generated significant social media attention on X (Twitter) among collectors for the quality of its storytelling through sculpture.
Where to Buy One Piece Gashapon in Spain
Spain's One Piece collector community is among the most active in Western Europe. New production series from Bandai typically arrive via the following channels within 4–8 weeks of Japanese release:
- Akiba Station & specialist import shops — Stock current DX and WCF production runs. Some carry cases (24-unit boxes) at a discount vs. per-pull pricing.
- Amazon.es Bandai Official Store — Reliable for standard figures from current runs. Rarely carries secret rare variants.
- Vinted, Wallapop — Active Spanish secondary market for WCF figures. Common characters €3–€8; good source for filling in WCF set gaps.
- Yahoo Japan Auctions via Buyee — Best source for vintage WCF, DX Vol. 1 Marineford (increasingly scarce), and Japanese-exclusive variants. Budget €15–€25 for shipping per parcel.
Before purchasing expensive single figures or full sets online, verify authenticity. Read our fake gashapon guide — counterfeit One Piece WCF figures are widespread and increasingly sophisticated. Also check the 15 most valuable gashapon figures if you think you have inherited or found a vintage One Piece figure that may be worth significant money.
One Piece Ichiban Kuji: The Premium Step Up
If gashapon satisfies your One Piece collecting appetite at the €3–€5 tier, Ichiban Kuji (Bandai Spirits' guaranteed-prize lottery) operates at the €5–€7 tier with dramatically larger and more detailed prizes. One Piece receives 8–10 Ichiban Kuji lots per year — more than any other franchise — with Tier A prizes typically being 20–25 cm PVC figures that rival independent scale figure releases in quality. For dedicated One Piece collectors, combining gashapon and Ichiban Kuji gives you coverage from chibi WCF figures to near-premium scale figures under a single Bandai franchise umbrella.
Our dedicated One Piece Ichiban Kuji guide covers every current and recent lot with prize tier breakdowns and secondary market values. For complete beginners, our what is gashapon guide explains the core mechanics of capsule toys before diving into franchise-specific collecting.