Blind box figures blend the thrill of surprise with the allure of collectibles. While most are widely available, a rare few reach near-legendary status—commanding eye-popping prices and cult followings. Here's a countdown of the rarest, most coveted anime blind box figures you could ever hope to find:
Why rare: Produced in extremely limited quantities and often featured celebrity drops and event exclusives.
Market value: Some secret variants resell for 6x–10x their retail price; one full-size figure sold for over ¥1.08 million (~$150 k).
Cultural note: Viral appeal fueled by endorsements from Rihanna, Lisa (BLACKPINK), Dua Lipa.
Limited-run collaborations (e.g., Kasing Lung tie-ins with jewelry/events) sell out immediately and can resell for hundreds of dollars on resale markets.
This blind box series features anatomically dissected versions of One Piece characters, created by Jason Freeny. Their licensed, art-driven appeal makes them rare and pricey.
Produced in limited runs for devoted horror manga fans. Featured in unboxing chatter for delivering highly collectible mini-statues.
Block-style figures released in varying scales (100%, 400%, 1000%)—especially promo variants. Never reissued, highly sought-after globally.
While technically sticker packs, their “Head Seals” functioned like blind boxes. The ultra-rare “Head” variants drove kids to bulk purchases and inspired collector morals concerns.
Though not blind boxes in the classic sense, their scarcity and size (1/2–1/3 scale) place them among the most expensive anime figures ever.
Life-sized LED-illuminated Eva Unit‑01 figures and full-scale Gundam statues are more art installations than toys—selling for ~$150k–200k.
Rare series like Freeny’s One Piece, or crossover pop culture blind boxes (e.g., Gunpla promotional blind packs), often disappear quickly and surface only on specialist platforms.
Not anime, but contextually similar—Sonny Angel blind box dolls have secret figures with as few as 10–100 made. Resale prices sometimes soar into the four-digit range.
Limited production: Numbers are extremely low—sometimes single digits or art-event exclusives.
Licensed art collaborations: When top artists or strong IP get involved, demand exceeds supply.
Blind box chase mechanics: “Chase” figures or secret variants create demand far outstripping distribution.
Collector culture: Social media and hype fuel resale markets where rarity equals value.
These ultra-rare blind box figures aren't just toys—they’re investment-grade art pieces and collector milestones. If one shows up, be ready to pay top dollar—or better yet, secure it at release and hold onto it.