One Piece - Monkey D. Garp Figure - Banpresto - Magazine Volume 4

Banpresto was a well-known Japanese company primarily recognized for creating high-quality collectible figures, plush toys, and other merchandise. It gained a strong reputation for producing figures based on popular anime, manga, and video game franchises. Banpresto's figures often focused on detailed, accurate portrayals of characters from series like Dragon Ball, One Piece, and Naruto, among many others. These collectible figures are typically produced in limited runs and sold through capsule toy machines, conventions, or specialty stores. The company was known for creating both small-scale figures and larger, more elaborate models, offering a wide range of prices and qualities for collectors.

In 2018, Banpresto was absorbed into the Bandai Namco Group, but it still continues to produce figures under the Banpresto brand name. Banpresto figures are famous for their high level of craftsmanship, capturing the essence of characters with dynamic poses and vibrant colors. The company also produced prize figures, which are typically won in arcade crane machines, and these figures often become highly sought-after by collectors due to their exclusivity and rarity. Their attention to detail, wide range of characters, and affordable prices made Banpresto a favorite among anime and gaming fans worldwide.

One Piece is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. It was first serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine on July 22, 1997. The story follows Monkey D. Luffy, a young pirate who gains the ability to stretch his body like rubber after unintentionally eating a Devil Fruit. Luffy sets off on a journey to find the ultimate treasure, known as "One Piece," and become the Pirate King.

Throughout his adventures, Luffy assembles a diverse crew known as the Straw Hat Pirates, who accompany him on his quest across the Grand Line, a perilous sea filled with dangerous islands, powerful enemies, and ancient mysteries. The crew includes swordsman Roronoa Zoro, navigator Nami, sharpshooter Usopp, chef Sanji, doctor Tony Tony Chopper, archaeologist Nico Robin, shipwright Franky, musician Brook, and fish-man Jinbe. Together, they confront various antagonists such as the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the Marines, and the Four Emperors, while uncovering secrets about the world and the history of the One Piece