With more Honkai: Star Rail figures arriving every year, choosing one is no longer as simple as picking your favorite character. Prices range from affordable Nendoroids and Gift+ figures to premium 1/7 scales and large dioramas, while preorder hype, aftermarket prices, shelf space, and the risk of bootlegs can make the decision even harder.
So, which are the best Honkai: Star Rail figures actually worth considering? This guide looks at the highest-ranked releases based on collector community data, highlights promising upcoming figures for 2027, and compares scale figures, Nendoroids, and dioramas to help you choose the right one for your collection and budget.
5 Best Honkai: Star Rail Figures Based on Collector Rankings
Rather than choosing figures based on appearance alone, this list follows MyFigureList’s all-time Honkai: Star Rail community ranking, which reflects collector activity such as likes, wishlists, views, and collection interest.
How we selected: The Top 5 below follows the community ranking rather than our own subjective score. Market prices, specifications, and collector activity are included as supporting context, not as ranking factors.
Data checked: September, 2026. Community scores, market prices, and availability may change over time.
| Figure | Format | Community Score | Original Price | 2026 Tracked Avg. | Best For |
| Nendoroid Aventurine #2540 | Nendoroid | 14,937 | ¥7,500 | ¥8,183 | Accessories & flexibility |
| Kafka Gift+ Star Rail LIVE Ver. | 1/8 | 14,048 | ¥7,260 | ¥11,438 | Affordable scale display |
| Kafka by APEX | 1/7 | 13,846 | ¥23,100 | ¥25,673 | Premium display |
| Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae DX | 1/7 | 13,051 | ¥39,600 | ¥41,719 | Large centerpiece |
| Nendoroid Sunday #2696 | Nendoroid | 11,814 | ¥7,500 | ¥9,200 | Posing & accessories |
Nendoroid Aventurine #2540
Nendoroid Aventurine currently holds the #1 position with a community score of 14,937. Its compact format still offers plenty of display variety, with three expressions and accessories including dice, glasses, a hat, perfume, and a roulette sheet.
Its tracked price has also remained relatively stable, averaging around ¥8,183 in 2026 compared with the original ¥7,500 retail price.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
- Nendoroid No.: 2540
- Height: Approx. 100 mm
- Scale: Non-scale
- Material: Painted plastic
- MSRP: ¥7,500
- Release Date: March 2025
Kafka Gift+ Star Rail LIVE Ver. 1/8
Kafka’s Gift+ Star Rail LIVE Ver. ranks #2 overall with 14,048 points, making it the highest-ranked Kafka figure in the current community ranking.
Its concert-themed design and relatively accessible original price help it stand apart from larger premium releases. The tracked 2026 average is approximately ¥11,438, compared with an original Japanese retail price of around ¥7,260.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Myethos
- Product Line: Gift+
- Scale: 1/8
- Height: Approx. 225 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS, metal
- MSRP: ¥7,260
- Release Date: June/July 2025
Kafka 1/7 by APEX
The larger APEX Kafka ranks #3 overall with 13,846 community points. Collector engagement is also strong, with high view, wishlist, ownership, and order activity across figure databases.
Its tracked 2026 average price is approximately ¥25,673, compared with a Japanese retail price of ¥23,100. The UV-reactive pattern on the base also gives the figure a distinctive display feature.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: APEX
- Scale: 1/7
- Height: Approx. 265 mm including base
- Materials: PVC, ABS
- MSRP: ¥23,100
- Release Date: April 16, 2026
- Special Feature: UV-reactive base pattern
Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae DX Edition 1/7
With 13,051 community points, the DX version of Dan Heng • Imbibitor Lunae ranks #4 overall.
Its main advantage is display presence. At approximately 380 mm tall, it is considerably larger than most HSR scale figures and is better suited to collectors looking for one dominant centerpiece rather than a compact shelf lineup.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: APEX
- Scale: 1/7
- Height: Approx. 380 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS
- Sculptor: Naomi
- MSRP: ¥39,600
- Release Date: July 2025
Nendoroid Sunday #2696
Nendoroid Sunday completes the Top 5 with 11,814 community points and is currently the highest-ranked Sunday figure in the database.
It includes three expressions, Echo of Faded Dreams, and a confessional sheet, giving collectors more posing options than a fixed-pose scale figure. Its tracked 2026 average is around ¥9,200, compared with the ¥7,500 original price.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
- Nendoroid No.: 2696
- Height: Approx. 100 mm
- Scale: Non-scale
- Material: Painted plastic
- Sculptor: Canck
- MSRP: ¥7,500
- Release Date: September 2025
Best Upcoming Honkai: Star Rail Figures to Preorder for 2027
The figures below are editorial picks rather than a strict ranking. We considered current community interest, trending activity, preorder engagement, manufacturer reputation, release timing, and how distinctive each figure is compared with existing Honkai: Star Rail releases.
| Figure | Manufacturer | Scale | Release | MSRP | Best For |
| Ruan Mei Plumblossom Letter Ver. | Myethos | 1/7 | Aug 2027 | ¥37,290 | Elegant premium display |
| Gift+ Yao Guang | Myethos | 1/8 | Sep 2027 | ~¥8,100 | Affordable new release |
| Sparkle | ALTER | 1/7 | Oct 2027 | ¥29,480 | Premium sculpt & effects |
| Gift+ Phainon Express Travel Ver. | Myethos | 1/8 | Jul 2027 | ¥8,100 | Value-focused Phainon collectors |
| Sparxie | Myethos | 1/7 | Jul 2027 | ¥36,630 | Large centerpiece display |
Ruan Mei Plumblossom Letter Ver. 1/7
Myethos places Ruan Mei on a detailed sofa rather than using a conventional standing pose, giving the figure a more elaborate display composition. Collector interest is already substantial, with roughly 8.3K views and 360 wishlists recorded before release.
Because the Japanese launch is still scheduled for August 2027, there is not yet enough retailer history to establish a reliable aftermarket trend.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Myethos
- Version: Plumblossom Letter Ver.
- Scale: 1/7
- Size: Approx. W219 × D186 × H177 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS, metal, magnet, polyester fiber
- Release Date: August 2027
- MSRP: ¥37,290 including tax
Gift+ Yao Guang 1/8 – Newest Gift+ Preorder
Yao Guang is the newest announcement in this group, with Japanese preorders opening on September 17, 2026. That makes direct engagement comparisons with older announcements less useful for now.
The 1/8 Gift+ format keeps both the shelf footprint and price below most premium 1/7 figures, with Japanese listings placing the MSRP around ¥8,100.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Myethos
- Product Line: Gift+
- Scale: 1/8
- Height: Approx. 214 mm including base
- Materials: PVC, ABS, metal
- Release Date: September 2027
- MSRP: Approx. ¥8,100
Sparkle 1/7 by ALTER
Sparkle currently ranks among the highest-trending upcoming Honkai: Star Rail figures, with strong early views, likes, and preorder engagement.
ALTER distinguishes the release with flowing hair, transparent goldfish effects, and an alternate expression. Current tracked preorder prices are also slightly below its ¥29,480 Japanese MSRP.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: ALTER
- Sculptor: Mederukin
- Scale: 1/7
- Size: Approx. W200 × D170 × H230 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS
- Release Date: October 2027
- MSRP: ¥29,480 including tax
- Current Tracked Preorder Average: Approx. ¥27,873
Gift+ Phainon Express Travel Ver. 1/8
The Express Travel Ver. is currently the highest-ranked Phainon figure on MyFigureList, with a community score of 3,710 and strong early wishlist and order activity.
At ¥8,100, it also provides a more accessible option for Phainon collectors than a premium 1/7 scale or large diorama.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Myethos
- Product Line: Gift+
- Version: Express Travel Notes Ver.
- Scale: 1/8
- Size: Approx. W122 × D106 × H240 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS, metal
- Release Date: July 2027
- MSRP: ¥8,100
Sparxie 1/7 by Myethos
Sparxie combines strong early collector engagement with one of the largest compositions in this upcoming group. With the acrylic background installed, the complete display reaches approximately 336 mm high.
Its current tracked preorder average is around ¥33,721, below the ¥36,630 Japanese retail price.
Product Specs
- Manufacturer: Myethos
- Scale: 1/7
- Size: Approx. W233 × D213 × H336 mm
- Figure Height Without Background: Approx. 294 mm
- Materials: PVC, ABS, acrylic, metal
- Release Date: July 2027
- MSRP: ¥36,630 including tax
- Current Tracked Preorder Average: Approx. ¥33,721
Scale Figure, Nendoroid, or Diorama: Which Honkai: Star Rail Figure Should You Choose?
There is no single best format for every collector. The right choice depends mainly on how much you value sculpt detail, customization, shelf space, and overall display impact.
Scale Figures
Choose a scale figure if you want a detailed and proportionally accurate representation of the character. Most Honkai: Star Rail scales use formats such as 1/7 or 1/8, allowing more room for costume details, hair, weapons, translucent effects, and elaborate bases.
The trade-off is that most are fixed-pose and require more space and budget than smaller figures.
Best for: collectors who prioritize sculpt quality, character accuracy, and premium shelf presence.
Nendoroids
Nendoroids are a better fit if you prefer customization and a smaller footprint. Their interchangeable expressions, hands, and accessories make it easy to change the display without taking up the space of a large scale figure.
Their chibi proportions are intentionally less screen-accurate than scale figures.
Best for: collectors with limited shelf space, fans who enjoy posing figures, and buyers building a larger character lineup.
Diorama Figures
Diorama figures emphasize the complete scene rather than only the character. Backgrounds, effect parts, furniture, lighting elements, or decorative bases can give them much stronger visual presence.
The downside is space: elaborate compositions can require considerably more shelf depth and may be harder to move.
Best for: collectors who want a storytelling piece or one visually dominant centerpiece.
A simple rule of thumb is: choose a scale figure for detail, a Nendoroid for flexibility, and a diorama for maximum display impact.
How to Spot Fake & Bootleg Honkai: Star Rail Figures
Counterfeit figures can closely imitate official packaging, so no single sticker, price, or visual clue is enough to prove authenticity. Even genuine products may use different licensing stickers depending on the manufacturer, release, or distribution region.
- Check the manufacturer and copyright information: Compare the packaging with official product images and verify the manufacturer logo, product name, copyright notice, and JAN or product code where applicable.
- Do not rely on a hologram sticker alone: A licensing sticker can be useful when the original product is supposed to include one, but its absence alone does not prove that a figure is counterfeit.
- Treat unusually low prices as a warning sign, not proof: Compare the listing with the original MSRP and current prices from established retailers before deciding.
- Inspect the face, paint, materials, and assembly: Poor face printing, rough paint separation, glossy plastic, badly fitted parts, or missing copyright markings can indicate a bootleg.
- Buy from traceable retailers: Official manufacturer stores, authorized partners, and established collectible retailers make it easier to verify exactly which version and manufacturer you are purchasing.
For second-hand purchases, ask for clear photos of the front, back, and sides of the box, the figure, the base, and any copyright or manufacturer markings before buying.
Where to buy Official Honkai: Star Rail Figures?
For new releases, the safest starting points are the manufacturer’s official store, authorized partner shops, or established Japanese hobby retailers that clearly identify the manufacturer, product code, release date, and licensing information.
Good Smile Company Official Store is a direct option for Good Smile releases such as Honkai: Star Rail Nendoroids, while established Japanese hobby retailers such as AmiAmi also carry figures from a wide range of manufacturers.
Japan Figure is another Japan-based option for collectors who prefer browsing Honkai: Star Rail figures and character merchandise from multiple manufacturers in one catalog rather than ordering separately from each brand.
For older releases or sold-out figures, reputable pre-owned retailers such as Mandarake can also be useful, although availability and condition vary by item.
Before placing an order, compare:
- Manufacturer and JAN/product code with the official listing
- Preorder deadline and estimated release date
- Shipping cost, especially for large 1/7 and DX figures
- Import taxes or duties for your destination
- Cancellation and return policy
- Whether preorder bonuses are included
For international collectors, Japan Figure’s Honkai: Star Rail collection can also be used to browse currently available figures and merchandise shipped from Japan.
The main rule is simple: buy from stores that clearly identify who manufactured the figure and exactly which version you are receiving. Listings that hide the manufacturer or use vague descriptions such as “Honkai Star Rail statue” deserve additional verification.
The best Honkai: Star Rail figure depends on your favorite character, budget, shelf space, and whether you prefer detailed scale figures, flexible Nendoroids, or larger diorama displays. Community rankings and current market data can help narrow the options, but the right choice should still match how you actually collect. Before buying, check the manufacturer, exact version, price, and seller to avoid bootlegs or overpaying. With the right research, it becomes much easier to choose a figure that fits both your collection and display.
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