This is arguably one of the most extensive collections ever dedicated to Hokuto no Ken. Between 2002 and 2005, Sega released, using sculptures crafted by Kaiyodo, a sweeping lineup of fifteen volumes that brings nearly the entire main cast of the anime to life. An unmatched panorama, long distributed through Japanese arcade machines.
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A lineup born in the arcades
The Hokuto no Ken Collection Figure debuted in 2002. These are painted PVC figurines, approximately thirteen centimeters tall, with sculpting handled by Kaiyodo, already well versed in the license. Distribution followed two channels. On one side, crane machine prizes in individual boxes marked “reserved for amusement, product not sold commercially.” On the other, three-figurine box sets sold in retail stores. This dual distribution explains the abundance and circulation of these pieces today.
A lineup spanning from 2002 to 2005
Developed between 2002 and 2005, the series spans fifteen volumes covering the entirety of the anime. It features the pillars of the story, Kenshiro, Shin, and Toki, as well as the warriors of the Land of Shura, and major heroines like Yuria and Mamiya.
The Final Legend box set
Sega also offers a separate box set, known internationally as Final Legend. Four figurines approximately thirteen centimeters tall, Kenshiro, Raoh, Kaioh, and Falco, feature sculptures from the lineup, but their bases assemble to form a unique diorama.
Repaints and variants
Beyond the numbered volumes, Sega released multiple thematic waves recombining existing sculptures: one dedicated to the six stars of Nanto, and another to the Nanto Goshasei. Numerous repaints were also produced, particularly during the first phase. This abundance of variants makes the Collection Figure an endless playground for the methodical collector, where gathering every version is a true challenge.
Finding them today
Twenty years later, these figurines remain among the most affordable on the secondhand market, where they circulate in large numbers on Yahoo Auctions, Mercari, and at Suruga-ya. Their appeal lies less in rarity than in exhaustiveness: assembling the complete lineup means holding in your hands every iconic character from Hokuto no Ken.