Hunter x Hunter - Figures
Hunter x Hunter is a popular manga and anime series that saw its first boom of popularity after the first anime adaptation that aired a total of 62 episodes from 1999 to 2001. This version was later dubbed and released for English speaking audiences in 2008. A second wave of popularity came through after a new adaptation was announced. This new anime series sought out to stick better to the manga’s original plot and was released in 2011. It was then licensed by Viz Media in 2015, which later released an English dub in 2016. Due to the series popularity, many different figures recreating the original characters were released. Here are 3 popular Hunter x Hunter figures that include the figma Kurapika, the figma Killua Zaoldyeck, and the figma Gon Freecss.
figma Kurapika
This figure is made with higher quality materials to recreate Kurapika as accurately as possible. It features Kurapika wearing his blue and yellow garb and short yellow hair and iincludes several extra parts like various facial expressions and weapon parts. One face shows a friendly smile while the other displays a mid-battle expression with his scarlet eyes. The included weapon parts can also be used to recreate many of Kurapika’s attacks, like Chain Jail, Judgement Chain, and Dowsing Chain. The articulation in the figure and standard articulated figma stand also allows users to experiment with a variety of different poses.
Release Date: 2013, Re-released in 2014
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Specifications: Painted ABS & PVC non-scale articulated figure with articulated transparent stand included
Height (approx.): 145mm
figma Killua Zaoldyeck
Whether you want to see him staking or divining with water, this figma of the ex-assassin Killua comes with plenty of parts to recreate it all. It features the character with his short, white spiky hair and classic attire. The figure includes two different facial expressions: a rather calm smile and his iconic confident smirk. Killua’s favorite skateboard is also included in the figure as well and can be used to create a pose with Killua riding it or simply holding it in his hand. Parts are also included to recreate Killua’s water divination. A standard figma stand also allows for more complex poses.
Release Date: 2013, Re-released in 2014
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Specifications: Painted ABS & PVC non-scale articulated figure with articulated stand included
Height (approx.): 130mm
figma Gon Freecss
This figure of Gon Freecss captures all of the character’s details like his spiky black hair and green outfit to make it seem like he jumped right out of the anime. This figure comes with two facial expressions: a standard smile and an intimidating shouting expression. It also includes Gon’s backpack and fishing rod. 11 different hand parts are also included to recreate a variety of scenes from the series, like his “Rock-Paper-Scissors” attack and the water divination scene.
Release Date: 2013, Re-released in 2014
Manufacturer: Max Factory
Specifications: Painted ABS & PVC non-scale articulated figure with figma stand included
Height (approx.): 130mm
About the Characters
Although all three characters in this page are main characters, the series puts a special focus on Gon Freecss as the main protagonist. Gon is an 11 year old boy at the start of the series and his most characteristic features are his spiky black hair and his all-green outfit. His goal is to become a Hunter to better understand his father, who was absent for many years of his childhood because of his profession. He has incredibly heightened senses, like his sense of smell which is as keen as a dog’s.
Killua Zoldyeck is a young boy who joins Gon’s party and is the same age as him. Before starting his journey to become a Hunter, he was an assassin. The Zoldyeck family is known for having a long tradition of top-notch assassins and their name is well known in the world of Hunters. He has white spiky hair, pale white skin and blue eyes. His outfit is very casual: a baggy white shirt over a blue long-sleeve and a pair of beige shorts. Almost all of his outfits feature a turtleneck.
Kurapika is the oldest of the three, being 17 at the moment he is introduced. He is rather tall compared to the other main characters (171 cm) and has blonde hair. He’s the last survivor of the Kurta Clan. All members of this clan possess Scarlet Eyes, which emerge whenever a person of the clan is experiencing a strong emotion. The clan was massacred in order to collect these eyes and sell them as valuable jewels. Kurapika is on a quest to become a Hunter, but his real goal is to get back the eyes of his clan.
About Hunter x Hunter
The start of the series starts by following the three main characters, Gon, Killua, and Kurapika in their journey to become official Hunters. In the world of Hunter x Hunter, Hunters are elite members of humanity who must undertake extremely difficult missions. Becoming a Hunter is no easy feat, however, and one has to pass a difficult yearly entrance exam. It is said that only one rookie passes this exam every three years, although there’s been a 10-year period without any new additions to the Hunters at the start of the series. The Hunter x Hunter series has been an incredibly popular one both in Japan and in the rest of the world. A second anime adaptation of the manga was aired in 2011, introducing newer fans to the anime and proving itself just as relevant to the audience as it was in 1999.
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figma Kurapika
figma Killua Zaoldyeck
figma Gon Freecs
Hunter x Hunter Label
Kurapika Label
Killua Zaoldyeck Label
Gon Freecss Label