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The Problem: This Franchise Has Two Completely Different Kinds of Figures
Attack on Titan’s figure catalog has a structural quirk most franchises don’t share: alongside the usual human character figures, there’s an entire separate category of Titan-form figures — the Armored Titan, Colossal Titan, Attack Titan, and others — built at a completely different scale and sculptural approach than a standard character piece. Deciding what you actually want on your shelf here means picking a lane, not just a character.
Following the same approach I’ve used for Bleach, and Hunter x Hunter, this guide applies my general figure-buying framework specifically to Attack on Titan’s catalog.
Who This Article Is NOT For
- If you haven’t read my Nendoroid vs Figma vs Scale Figure guide yet, start there first.
- If you’re only interested in one of the two figure categories (human or Titan), feel free to skip the section on whichever doesn’t interest you — they’re genuinely different collecting experiences.
- If display space is tight, note that Titan-form figures in particular tend to run larger than standard character pieces, given the scale disparity the source material itself depicts.
The Manufacturers Actively Producing Attack on Titan Figures
| Manufacturer | Line(s) | Style |
|---|---|---|
| Good Smile Company | Nendoroid, Nendoroid Doll, POP UP PARADE, HELLO! GOOD SMILE | An unusually deep Nendoroid catalog for this franchise — driven in part by the chibi-style “Attack on Titan: Junior High” spinoff’s popularity, which helped establish demand for a cuter take on an otherwise dark, serious series |
| Bandai Spirits / Tamashii Nations | Ichiban Kuji (Masterlise, MEGAIMPACT lines) | Includes both human-character prizes and dedicated Titan-form releases, with top-tier lottery prizes often going to the most dramatic Titan designs |
| Banpresto | Q Posket, standard prize lines | Budget-to-mid-range prize figures |
| Kotobukiya | ArtFX J, ArtFX | Detailed scale statues, including some Titan-form pieces |
| MegaHouse | G.E.M. Series | Precision-sculpted premium prize-adjacent releases |
| Bandai | Ultimate Diorama Masterline | Multi-figure diorama scenes rather than single-character pieces |
Matching Character (and Category) to Format
Eren, Levi, and Mikasa have by far the deepest catalogs of the human cast, spanning nearly every line and format — a safe starting point regardless of which manufacturer or price tier you’re drawn to.
Combat gear and action poses (the Vertical Maneuvering Equipment/ODM gear central to the series) are well-represented across S.H.Figuarts-adjacent articulated lines and Nendoroids alike — several Nendoroid releases specifically include swappable gear and blade parts for recreating combat scenes, which is somewhat unusual for the typically cuter, calmer Nendoroid format.
Titan forms (Armored, Colossal, Attack, Founding, and others) are a genuinely separate collecting category — these show up as their own dedicated releases across Ichiban Kuji’s MEGAIMPACT line, ArtFX statues, and prize figures, generally built at a scale that reflects their in-story size relative to human characters. If you want a display that captures the franchise’s central human-vs-Titan tension, pairing a human character figure with a Titan-form piece is a genuinely effective way to do it.
Supporting cast members (Armin, Hange, Erwin, Jean, and others) see meaningfully less coverage than the core trio, though the catalog is deep enough that most named characters have at least some representation across the various lines.
Where to Actually Buy Attack on Titan Figures
Solaris Japan maintains a dedicated Attack on Titan collection, worth checking directly for current stock across Nendoroid and other formats. CDJapan are also worth checking for broader catalog searches, including older or harder-to-find pieces from earlier in the franchise’s run.
Which Should You Buy First? (By Priority)
“I want an affordable, broadly appealing entry point.” A Nendoroid of Eren, Levi, or Mikasa — this franchise has an unusually deep Nendoroid catalog for its dark subject matter, and the format’s combat-gear accessories make it more dynamic than a typical Nendoroid release.
“I want something that captures the series’ combat energy.” Look for releases specifically featuring the Vertical Maneuvering Equipment and blade accessories — several lines build these in as standard rather than optional extras.
“I want a Titan-form piece as a centerpiece.” Check Ichiban Kuji’s MEGAIMPACT line or Kotobukiya’s ArtFX Titan releases — just budget realistically for the larger footprint these pieces typically require.
“I want to build a broader supporting-cast collection.” Prize figures (Q Posket, standard Banpresto lines) are your best bet for covering characters beyond the core trio at an accessible price.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a series this dark and serious have such an extensive Nendoroid catalog? A chibi-style spinoff (“Attack on Titan: Junior High”) demonstrated real demand for a cuter take on the franchise’s characters, which helped establish and sustain an unusually deep Nendoroid lineup relative to the source material’s tone.
Are Titan-form figures worth collecting alongside human character figures? If you want a display that captures the franchise’s central conflict, yes — pairing a human character with a Titan-form piece creates a genuinely effective visual contrast that a human-only collection doesn’t achieve on its own.
Is Attack on Titan merchandise at meaningful bootleg risk? Given the franchise’s massive international popularity and multi-year catalog with some now-discontinued pieces, yes — my general bootleg guide applies especially strongly here.
Should I expect ongoing new releases, or is the catalog mostly complete now? The franchise has continued seeing new releases and rereleases well after the anime’s conclusion, so it’s still an active catalog rather than a purely legacy one — worth checking current retailer stock regularly rather than assuming everything available is old inventory.
Final Thoughts
Attack on Titan’s figure catalog rewards deciding upfront whether you’re building a human-character collection, a Titan-form collection, or both — these are genuinely different collecting experiences within the same franchise. The unusually deep Nendoroid lineup makes for an accessible, dynamic entry point regardless of which direction you lean.
If you haven’t already, my Nendoroid vs Figma vs Scale Figure guide and display and shelf setup guide are useful companion reads, especially if you’re planning to display both human and Titan-scale pieces together.
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