Shanks Three Ways: Battle Record, Film Red DXF and The Shukko Compared
Three boxes landed on my desk the same afternoon in late September. Each one carried the same red-haired pirate, and each one came from a different Banpresto line. First, I unboxed the Battle Record Shanks, sword drawn and coat flaring. Next came the Film Red DXF, calm, upright and oddly paternal. Finally, The Shukko version emerged, gaze locked on a horizon only he could see. Same man, three completely different stories. However, most collectors only have the shelf room and budget for one. Because of this, I spent a week with all three, measuring, photographing and arguing with myself. In short, this is the Shanks figure Banpresto showdown you need before you click buy.
The Battle Record Collection Shanks wins this head-to-head because it delivers the most dynamic pose, the biggest shelf presence and the strongest display value at the same €35 price as its rivals. That said, the Film Red DXF suits collectors who want a calm, screen-accurate Shanks, while The Shukko rewards fans who love the quieter side of One Piece. Ultimately, all three share one price band, so the decision comes down to mood and space.
Meet the Contenders: Every Shanks Figure Banpresto Has in Stock Right Now
Banpresto operates as the prize figure arm of Bandai, and its One Piece output runs deeper than any other franchise in the crane game ecosystem. Shanks sits near the top of its character rotation. Still, three concurrent releases of one character is unusual, even for Red Hair. Here is the lineup.
Battle Record Collection: the emperor
Banpresto launched the Battle Record Collection Shanks in August 2024 as a crane game prize in Japan. The line exists for one purpose: combat poses. Consequently, this Shanks stands roughly 17 cm tall with Gryphon unsheathed and his cloak caught mid-swing. In fact, Banpresto thought enough of the sculpt to follow it with a repainted Special Ver. in December 2025. That reissue tells you the original moved fast in Japanese arcades.
Shanks Battle Record Collection Figure One Piece | Banpresto
The most powerful Emperor of the Sea enters the battlefield. This Battle Record Collection figure by Banpresto captures Red-Haired Shanks in a dynamic battle pose, Conqueror’s Haki surging and that overwhelming presence that can silence an entire war with a single appearance.
DXF The Grandline Men Film Red Vol.2: the father
The DXF Grandline Men Film Red Vol.2 Shanks captures the character as he appears in the 2022 film. For example, the darker coat, the sash and the softer facial expression all come straight from the movie design. Meanwhile, the pose stays grounded: feet planted, arm relaxed, head level. At approximately 17 cm, it matches the Battle Record in height but not in attitude. This is Shanks as Uta’s adoptive father, not Shanks the Yonko.
Shanks DXF The Grandline Men Film Red Vol.2 Figure One Piece | Banpresto
Add one of the most legendary pirates in One Piece to your collection with the Shanks DXF The Grandline Men Film Red Vol.2 Figure by Bandai Namco Holdings Banpresto. Inspired by Shanks’ appearance in One Piece Film Red, this figure captures the Red-Haired Pirate captain with detailed sculpting, accurate outfit design, and a commanding pose worthy of a Yonko.
The Shukko: the departure
Shukko translates to “departure” or “setting sail,” and the line frames each character at a moment of leaving. Therefore, The Shukko Shanks reads as a scene rather than a pose. He stands around 16 cm, slightly shorter than the other two, with a quieter stance and a face that carries weight. Above all, this is the Shanks of the Foosha Village farewell, the man who gave a boy his straw hat and sailed away.
Shanks The Shukko Figure One Piece | Banpresto
The most powerful Emperor of the Sea commands your shelf. This The Shukko figure by Banpresto captures Red-Haired Shanks in his iconic pose, hand resting on his sword hilt and that calm, unshakeable authority that has defined one of One Piece’s most legendary characters from the very first chapter.
Round One: Pose and Sculpt
A prize figure lives or dies on silhouette. First, the Battle Record Shanks throws the most aggressive shape of the three, with the blade extending the figure well past its footprint. The coat sculpt carries deep folds and real motion. Second, the DXF offers the cleanest fabric work and the sharpest facial paint, which is typical of the Grandline Men line at its best. In contrast, The Shukko trades drama for subtlety, and its restraint shows in the hands and the hang of the cloak.
Mini-verdict
Battle Record takes the round on pure sculpt ambition. However, the DXF edges it on paint consistency, so examine the eyes before you commit if you are buying in person. The Shukko finishes third here, but only because this round rewards spectacle over feeling.
Round Two: Scale and Shelf Presence
Height numbers mislead when poses differ this much. The Battle Record Shanks measures about 17 cm, yet the extended sword and flaring coat demand close to twice the footprint of the DXF. Similarly, The Shukko needs more depth than its 16 cm suggests because the base and stance push forward. For comparison, a standard 1/7 scale Good Smile release from Good Smile Company would tower over all three at 23 cm or more and cost four to five times as much.
Here is the scoreboard after measuring all three on a single 30 cm Detolf shelf.
| Figure | Approx. height | Shelf footprint | Pose energy | Mood | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Record Collection Shanks | 17 cm | Wide (sword extends) | High | Emperor, combat | €35 |
| DXF Grandline Men Film Red Vol.2 Shanks | 17 cm | Narrow, upright | Low | Father, cinematic | €35 |
| The Shukko Shanks | 16 cm | Medium, forward lean | Low to medium | Farewell, emotional | €35 |
Mini-verdict
The DXF wins the shelf-space round outright. Because of this, it slots cleanly into an existing Grandline Men row without rearranging anything. Battle Record demands a front-row spot and some clearance. Even so, that extra space buys you the strongest centerpiece of the three.
Round Three: Mood and Storytelling
Collectors underrate mood until a figure sits on the shelf for a year. The Battle Record version is loud and triumphant, which suits a Yonko wall next to Kaido and Big Mom. In contrast, the Film Red DXF carries a gentleness that most Shanks sculpts ignore entirely, and the movie-specific coat makes it a conversation piece. The Shukko, meanwhile, hits the hardest emotionally. Anyone who remembers the straw hat scene feels it within seconds.
There is a parallel in designer toys here. Medicom Toy built an empire on the idea that a figure can sell on feeling rather than articulation or scale. The Shukko line runs on the same logic. For instance, it refuses the action pose entirely and bets that One Piece fans want the memory, not the fight.
Mini-verdict
The Shukko takes the round. Most importantly, it is the only one of the three that tells a specific story without a caption. The DXF comes second for its film context, and Battle Record finishes third because combat is the default mode for Shanks figures.
Round Four: Which Shanks Figure Banpresto Made Holds Its Value?
All three figures carry the same €35 price at Rare Inventory. As a result, this round is about what happens after purchase. Prize figures do not behave like Kotobukiya ARTFX statues on the secondary market. Instead, they follow a predictable curve: cheap during the arcade window, then a steady climb once Japanese stock dries up and the line moves on.
The Battle Record Shanks has the strongest signal. First, Banpresto reissued it as a Special Ver. repaint within sixteen months, which rarely happens to a sculpt that underperformed. Second, Yonko-era Shanks remains the most searched version of the character. The DXF benefits from Film Red nostalgia, but DXF Grandline Men figures appear in large volumes and rarely go scarce. Meanwhile, The Shukko is the wild card: a niche line with a devoted following and lower production visibility.
Mini-verdict
Battle Record wins the value round. Still, The Shukko is the one I would hold sealed if I had to pick a sleeper. The DXF is a buy-to-display piece, not a buy-to-flip one.
Final Verdict: The Overall Winner and Who Each Shanks Is Really For
Tally the rounds and the Battle Record Collection Shanks wins two outright and places competitively in the other two. Therefore, it earns the overall title. It has the sculpt, the presence and the aftermarket momentum, all at the same price as its rivals. Even so, this is a close fight, and the loser of the overall contest might be the right buy for you.
Rare Inventory Recommends
Rare Inventory recommends: Buy the Battle Record Collection Shanks if you want one definitive Shanks figure Banpresto has produced in the current cycle. Pick the DXF if your shelf is already a Grandline Men row. Choose The Shukko if the Foosha Village farewell still hits you where it hurts.
Battle Record is for the Yonko wall builder
You collect the emperors. You want Shanks mid-strike next to Mihawk and Kaido. Additionally, you have the front-row space to let the sword breathe. This is your figure, and it is the strongest single Shanks figure Banpresto has shipped at the prize tier in years.
Film Red DXF is for the completist and the film fan
You own Uta, Luffy and the rest of the Film Red DXF set, or you simply prefer the movie’s darker coat design. Beyond that, you value consistent scale and clean paint over drama. The DXF rewards exactly that mindset.
The Shukko is for the story collector
You read One Piece for the moments, not the power scaling. Consequently, a Shanks who is leaving means more to you than a Shanks who is swinging. The Shukko is the figure that will still make you pause in five years.
Where to Buy
All three Shanks figures are in stock at Rare Inventory at €35 each, so you can build the full trio for the price of one mid-range scale figure. Rare Inventory is based in France and ships across Europe, with every Banpresto piece sold sealed in its original box. Grab the Shukko Shanks first if you are leaning emotional, because niche lines tend to vanish before the action poses do.
Frequently asked questions
Are Banpresto Shanks figures official One Piece products?
Yes. Banpresto operates under Bandai Spirits and produces fully licensed One Piece prize figures for the Japanese crane game market. Every figure in this comparison is an official release, and each ships in a printed Banpresto box with the One Piece license mark.
Which Shanks figure is the biggest?
The Battle Record Collection and the Film Red DXF both stand around 17 cm, while The Shukko measures roughly 16 cm. However, the Battle Record occupies far more shelf width because of the extended sword and flaring coat, so it reads as the largest by a clear margin.
Do prize figures like these increase in value?
Many do, but slowly. Prize figures stay cheap while Japanese arcades carry them, then climb once stock dries up and collectors chase missing pieces. Sealed examples with clean boxes hold value best, and lines that receive a reissue, like the Battle Record Shanks, usually signal strong demand.
Can I display all three Shanks figures together?
Absolutely, and the trio works well as a character study. Place the Battle Record in front for height and motion, the DXF slightly behind for a calm anchor, and The Shukko to one side at an angle. The combined footprint fits comfortably on a single 30 cm shelf.
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