Every year, the anime industry brings in an average of about 19 billion dollars. A significant portion of this is made possible by character model collectors. Although for many people, spending hundreds or even millions of dong to buy a statue with an anime character is quite pointless. However, they will have to think again if they consider the value of the models below.
1. Megumi Kato’s model – 19,000 USD ~ 447 million VND
Megumi Kato is one of the main characters of the anime Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, and is also one of the most expensive anime models today. The reason Megumi Kato’s models are so valuable lies in the number of models. Aniplex only made 10 models of these characters with the same size as real people. Since there are only 10 models in the world, the value of each model is being pushed higher and higher.
2. Astro Boy model – 25,000 USD ~ 589 million dong
This is the world’s only full-size Astro Boy model that is classified as an extremely rare collector’s item. The model is made in the shape of Astro Boy, but the face has not been fully assembled. The LED lights on the model’s eyes are still in good working order and have become a part of Japanese anime history.
3. Model of Momo Belia Deviluke – 27,000 USD ~ 636 million dong
Momo Belia Deviluke is a character from the anime To LOVE-Ru. The company Max Factory has taken care of making a life-size model for Momo. Just like Aniplex, Max Factory only produces 10 models worldwide. The limited number and accurate simulation size make the cost for fans to own this Momo up to more than 636 million VND.
Along with the To LOVE-Ru anime, another female character, Lala Deviluke, is also modeled with real life size. Of course, the price for Lala’s model is on par with Momo’s.
4. Gundam model RX-78-2 – 200,000 USD ~ 4 billion dong
This Gundam RX-78-2 model set is expensive because it doesn’t use common materials. It is made up of solid gold. Manufacturer Gundam Converge has kept the original design of the Gundam robot. The model has a height of 125mm and is exquisitely crafted to every detail. This is also a model that is sought after by many collectors.
5. Gundam model in Art of Gundam exhibition – 200,000 USD ~ 4 billion dong
Tanaka Kikinzoku Gem Company has tried its hand at making anime models. The studio has created a small, lovely Gundam Converge model in solid gold. This model was made for display in the Art of Gundam exhibition in Tokyo.
6. Monkey D. Luffy model – 200,000 USD ~ 4 billion VND
When One Piece Gold was released, Tokuriki Honten introduced to the world the most expensive anime model in history: the gold Monkey D. Luffy model. Not only does it have a sleek look, but this particular Luffy is also crafted from solid gold. Although very few people have the financial means to buy this model, it is by far one of the most beautiful models ever made for the One Piece anime.
