Furyu – Prize Figures from Japan's Arcades
In Japanese game centers, a crane machine decides between luck and frustration – and the figures people fight over there often come from Furyu. The Japanese manufacturer specializes in so-called prize figures: collectible figures designed as arcade prizes and therefore built around what lands instantly – expressive poses, clean paintwork, and characters you recognize at a glance. These figures have long since made their way from the arcade into collectors' shelves worldwide. At Elbenwald you'll find a wide selection of Furyu figures spanning anime, games, and Vocaloid worlds – no crane-machine risk, and a considerably better hit rate.
What makes Furyu stand out?
The ideas behind its lines. The best example is the Noodle Stopper: figures that sit on the rim of the instant-noodle cup and weigh down the lid while the contents steep – an everyday gesture turned into one of Japan's best-known figure lines, which by now is just as happy to perch on monitors and shelf edges. Add the Tenitol line with its slender, larger silhouettes, the Trio-Try-iT figures, and the BiCute Bunnies in bunny style. Prize figures are traditionally priced below elaborate scale figures – a rewarding entry point into collecting, without skimping on detail. And because Furyu licenses across the whole of pop culture, almost every fandom finds its figure: from classics like Evangelion to current hits like Dandadan.
Frequently asked questions
What Furyu products does Elbenwald offer?
Prize figures from lines like Noodle Stopper, Tenitol, Trio-Try-iT, and BiCute Bunnies, plus plush figures – spanning anime, games, and Vocaloid licenses. The filters let you narrow the range down by product type and franchise.
What are prize figures?
Collectible figures produced in Japan as prizes for arcade crane machines. They're cheaper than elaborate scale figures, rely on striking poses, and are sold regularly through retail channels internationally.
Are Furyu figures officially licensed?
Yes. Furyu manufactures its figures as an official licensing partner of the respective anime, manga, and games brands; you'll find the license notice on the packaging. Elbenwald carries exclusively officially licensed goods.
Range overview
The core is formed by the figures in every Furyu format – from the Noodle Stopper to the Tenitol silhouette. If you want to size up, compare with the scale figures, and the softer side is covered by the plush figures – including Evangelion's penguin Pen Pen. Which line, size, and version a figure comes in is noted on the respective product page; the wider context comes from the anime theme world.
What else goes well with it?
Browsing by franchise continues at Evangelion, Overlord, Hatsune Miku, Dandadan, and Re:Zero – all worlds Furyu regularly restocks for. If you're comparing manufacturers, check out Banpresto, Taito Prize, and Good Smile Company.
