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Gurren Lagann - Figures

Gurren Lagann , also known as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann (Pierce the Heavens, Gurren Lagann), is a popular and amazing mecha anime that aired in the spring of 2007 and left a big impact on pop culture. The anime has inspired several figurines of its main characters like Simon, Kamina, and Yoko, each of which features their signature style and symbols, outfits, and personalities. Simon and Yoko, the main characters, are one of the most popular characters and have many figurines. Some of the most popular figurines include the "Nendoroid Gurren Lagann Simon", the "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Kamina 1/8 Scale Figure", and the "Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Yoko Race Queen Ver. 1/7 Scale Figure".

Nendoroid Figure Gurren Lagann Simon

In the chibi style of Nendoroid, Gurren Lagann's main protagonist, Simon, comes with two different face plates, the first being his sweet and shy smile that fans know and love while the second shows a face shadowed by intense determination. The figure also includes two different hair and jacket pieces. Each part has a calmer and more relaxed style while the other appears to be blowing dramatically in the wind. He also comes with his trademark Core Drill, which can be held in his hand or worn around his neck as a pendant. Simon can also interact and stand on the head of the Gurren Lagann Nendoroid, which can be purchased separately.

Release date: May 2019
Manufacturer: Good Smile Company
Features: Painted, articulated, non-scale figure with stand and optional parts
Height (approx.): 100 mm

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Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Kamina 1/8 Scale Figure

This figure of the powerful Kamina, founder and leader of Team Gurren, is sculpted by Naoto Moriwaki. It showcases his signature style that only a manly and confident man like Kamina can pull off. Kamina is posed with one foot on a rock and wears a confident smile. His torn cape flutters in the wind as he holds his nodachi sword in hand. Kamina's unique style is completed with the addition of his unique red sunglasses.

Release date: October 2017
Manufacturer: Emontoys Toys
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/8 scale figure with base
Height (approx.): 220 mm

Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Yoko Race Queen Ver. 1/7 scale figure

This figure features sniper Yoko Littner showing off her bold body and signature crimson ponytail. She wears a unique two-piece red, black, and white outfit that is left a little open to allow fans to appreciate her bold figure. She also comes with a large belt featuring her signature cracked skull and a closed yellow and white striped umbrella. The figure is also complemented by her bright, carefree smile that made her a fan favorite after her debut.

Release date: March 2020
Manufacturer: Max Hobby
Features: Painted, non-articulated, 1/7 scale figure with stand
Height (approx.): 230 mm

About the characters

Simon is the main protagonist of Gurren Lagann, although fans initially thought the role would go to his pilot partner Kamina, the leader of Team Gurren. Simon remains a very popular character in the series. He starts out as an insecure, meek boy with very low self-esteem and a noticeably thin, underdeveloped build due to living underground for most of his life. At first, he always compensated with his quiet but unwavering determination to break through the ground and reach the Earth's surface. With Kamina by his side, Simon begins to develop his courage and confidence and continues to carry on Kamina's fighting spirit. Kamina is Simon's role model and partner who always balances Simon's softer nature. Kamina is confident, sometimes too much so, which makes him act or speak before thinking about the consequences. That said, he is a fearless and passionate character whose larger-than-life personality has earned him the respect of the rest of Team Gurren. Yoko is the main heroine of the series and is quite adept at combat, especially with her trusty rifle. She befriends Simon and Kamina and is respected for her quick wit and spunky personality, which has allowed her to gain Simon and Kamina's attention. Yoko tends to act like the most mature and rational member of the group. That doesn't mean, however, that she isn't afraid to speak her mind and even argue with her team to get her point across. The three of them make a great team and are a big part of Gurren Lagann's humor and charm.

About Gurren Lagann

Gurren Lagann is a Japanese anime series produced by Gainax, directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, and originally aired from April to September 2007. It follows Simon, an underground digger who dreams of one day reaching the Earth's surface with his friend Kamina. Together, they meet Yoko Littner and travel the surface world. During their adventures, they encounter "beastmen" sent by King Spiral to send them back underground, though the team manages to defeat their opponents each time. As the series progresses, its scope increases astronomically until the final evil is defeated and the world is saved.