Filo The Rising of the Shield Hero - Figures

The Rising of the Shield Hero fandom has seen a rise in Filo’s popularity. Her cute human girl appearance wonderfully contrasts with her giant Filolial form. Plus her quirky, food-obsessed personality balances the dynamic of the main trio and, along with Raphtalia, she has softened Naofumi's jaded personality. Filo figures are limited, but also on the rise. These are three Filo figures that celebrate her ascent to the throne and in our hearts: "Nendoroid The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo," "The Rising of the Shield Hero Raphtalia & Filo: Filolial Ver. Non Scale Figure," and "The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo 1/7 Scale Figure."

Nendoroid The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo Figure

Young girl Filo looks like a tiny queen in this chibi figure from Good Smile Company. She wears her standard blue dress with her indestructible crystal thread bow at the collar. Fitting with her distaste for shoes, she is barefoot, standing on tiny, chibi feet. Her love for food shows in the included accessories: two meat skewers and a whole fish. Her facial expressions include a standard smile, a wide, closed-eye grin, and a battle cry. Interchangeable hand parts allow her to hug the fish and wear her Power Gloves to unleash her Spiral Strike. Notable details include her metallic gold and blue hairpiece and her cowlick, denoting her status as queen.

Product Name: Nendoroid The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo
Series: The Rising of the Shield Hero
Product Line: Nendoroid
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Sculptor: Shichibee
Specifications: Painted, articulated, non-scale ABS & PVC figure with optional parts and stand
Height (Approx.): 100mm | 3.9"

The Rising of the Shield Hero Raphtalia & Filo: Filolial Ver. Non Scale Figure

This figure shows Filo in her final Filolial form relaxing with her good friend, Raphtalia. Filo's body appears full, plush, and voluminous, taking full advantage of the soft vinyl material. Her breast feathers alternate clearly defined white and pink feathers. While mostly white now, more pink from her days as a chick can be found on her long head feathers and tail. The paint transitions from white at the base to full pink at the ends in a gradual ombre. Discrete carving on her upper and lower beak conveys a realistic avian appearance. This realism continues in the curve of her wings and layered carved feathers. Her eyes match their appearance in the anime, capturing the same energy she possesses in her girl form. Next to her sits a peaceful Raphtalia, wearing a striped shirt dress.

Release: March 2020
Product Name: The Rising of the Shield Hero Raphtalia & Filo: Filolial Ver. Non-Scale Figure
Series: The Rising of the Shield Hero
Manufacturer: B-Full (Pulchra)
Sculptors: Kenzo + Matsuwo (Moineau)
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale PMMA (PVC-L) & soft vinyl figure
Height (Approx.): 180mm | 7.1"

The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo 1/7 Scale Figure

Filo enjoys some rest and a tasty snack in this 1/7 scale figure from Kadokawa. Despite her cuteness in her natural, Filolial form, FIlo is even cuter in her human girl form. Her wide eyes and kicking feet capture her lightheartedness and playful, childlike demeanor. Even as a girl she retains small, white wings and in this figure she spreads them out, centering the attention on her delicious-looking sandwich. The figure design reflects Kadokawa's attention to every detail. The yellow-trimmed ribbons tied around her waist trail down her back beneath her hair. Viewers even catch a glimpse of her undies resulting from her carefree pose. Even the rock she sits on features thoughtful paintwork to convey a weathered and rugged appearance.

Release: March 2021
Product Name: The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo 1/7 Scale Figure
Series: The Rising of the Shield Hero
Manufacturer: Kadokawa
Planning/Production: KDcolle (Kadokawa)
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, 1/7 scale ABS & PVC figure with stand
Figure Height: 130 mm | 5.1"

About Filo

Filo is an important ally to Naofumi. She is a Filolial, a monster in the Shield Hero universe resembling giant birds, often used for transport. Filo first appears as an egg Naofumi Iwatani purchases from a slave trader. She hatches into a small, pink chick and quickly levels up until she resembles a small ostrich. Her next form is white owl, larger than an adult ostrich and functional for transportation. Eventually, the current queen of the Filolials grants Filo succession to the throne, granting her a single vertical feather on top of her head. As a human, Filo resembles a young girl with long blond hair and two white wings on her back. Filo is constantly hungry and takes the personality of a spoiled child in her human form. Over time, she grows more reliable and respectful, especially toward Naofumi.

Other Important The Rising of the Shield Hero Characters

Naofumi Iwatani is the protagonist and titular Shield Hero of the series. Before the events of the series, Naofumi was a sophomore in college who prioritized his otaku hobbies before anything else. He is transported to another world by a mysterious book and becomes one of the Four Legendary Heroes. Initially positive and trusting, Naofumi's personality drastically changed after his partner, Princess Malty, betrayed him. His reputation ruined, Naofumi travels the land with his new cynical and hostile outlook, determined to clear his name.

Princess Melty is the second crown princess of Melromarc and the younger sister of Princess Malty. In contrast to her sister, Melty is exceedingly kind and polite. Even as a child, she doesn't see her position as royalty as an excuse to look down on commoners and demihumans. Due to her interest in Filolials, Melty sparks an immediate connection with Filo, earning her and Naofumi's trust. She is Filo's best friend and becomes the new Queen of Melromarc. She appoints Naofumi as archduke to make a statement, unknowingly enacting a clause that renders them engaged.

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Nendoroid The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo
The Rising of the Shield Hero Raphtalia & Filo: Filolial Ver. Non Scale Figure
The Rising of the Shield Hero Filo 1/7 Scale Figure
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Raphtalia Figures
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