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Friday, January 23, 2026

Monkey D. Luffy - One Piece Gashapon Toei Bandai 1995



The Monkey D. Luffy – One Piece Gashapon by Toei/Bandai (circa 1995) refers to an early capsule toy representation tied to Bandai’s long-standing partnership with Toei, showcasing Luffy in a simple, chibi-style sculpt typical of mid-1990s gashapon figures. Made from lightweight PVC and designed for affordability and collectability, the figure emphasizes Luffy’s signature straw hat, wide grin, and adventurous pose rather than fine articulation or heavy detail. These early gashapon releases were distributed through capsule vending machines in Japan and helped establish One Piece characters as popular collectible icons even before the franchise reached its global peak, making such figures nostalgic items for longtime fans and collectors of vintage Bandai capsule Toy.

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