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DXF (Define x Figure) is a iconic prize figure line produced by Banpresto (a subsidiary of Bandai Spirits), famous for non-articulated PVC figures spanning major anime franchises. Originating in 2009 with One Piece's The Grandline Men and officially rebranded as DXF in 2012, the line is celebrated for uniform character scaling, museum-style poses, and an expansive character roster.
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DXF, standing for 'Define x Figure', is one of the most prolific prize figure lines in the anime collectibles market.
Manufactured by Banpresto under parent company Bandai Spirits, the line consists of static, non-articulated PVC and ABS figures typically standing between 15 cm and 21 cm (6 to 8 inches) in height.
Originally produced for Japanese UFO Catchers and arcade crane machines under Bandai's CraneKing and JAMMA brands, DXF figures are distributed globally to hobby stores. The core hallmark of the DXF brand is its commitment to uniform character scaling within individual character rosters, enabling fans to display entire anime casts in proper relative proportion. Characterized by clean sculpting, static 'museum-style' poses that reflect character personality, and budget-friendly pricing, DXF serves as a bridge between small trading figures and high-end statue lines.
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The lineage of the line began in 2009 when Banpresto launched the 'DX Figure' brand for One Piece, debuting with The Grandline Men Vol. 1 (Monkey D. Luffy and Portgas D. Ace).
Following rapid popularity, Banpresto expanded the lineup in 2011 with sub-series like The Grandline Lady and The Grandline Children to capture diverse character demographics. In 2012, Banpresto officially rebranded and standardized the product line under the name 'DXF' (Define x Figure).
This marked a significant expansion outside of One Piece into other major anime titles, beginning with Naruto (DXF Shinobi Relations), Puella Magi Madoka Magica, and Kamen Rider. Over the years, DXF grew to encompass Dragon Ball Z (Chozoushu), Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn, Haikyu!!, Sword Art Online, and Attack on Titan. In 2019, the release of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba DXF became a massive success, followed by modern lines for Jujutsu Kaisen, Tokyo Revengers, and recent One Piece arcs including Wano Country and Egghead.
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The Banpresto DXF line holds a prominent spot among collectors due to its accessible price point, roster depth, and consistent scale. Unlike many prize figure lines that release characters in varied scale ratios, DXF's commitment to relative height scaling—most notably in The Grandline Series and Shinobi Relations—allows collectors to display an entire anime cast in proper proportion.
From a market value perspective, standard DXF figures maintain steady secondary demand, while rare, discontinued sub-lines and key debut figures see strong value growth. Early releases like the 2010 DX Brotherhood sets, The Grandline Ships, and early Demon Slayer Vol. 1 figures are considered grails by completionists. Thanks to wide global distribution and continuous adaptations of current anime arcs, DXF remains an ideal entry point for anime figure collecting.
DXF figures are originally distributed as arcade prizes in Japanese UFO Catchers under Bandai's CraneKing and JAMMA labels before reaching commercial retail.
