Luffy’s Gear 5 — the awakened form of the Gomu Gomu no Mi revealing the true Hito Hito no Mi: Model Nika — is the most iconic and anticipated transformation in the entire One Piece saga. Since its reveal in the manga (chapter 1044) and anime (episode 1071), Gear 5 figures have exploded in popularity. This guide reviews the best models available in 2025-2026.
📈 Gear 5 and the Figure Market
Gear 5’s appearance in the anime in 2023 caused a shock in the One Piece figure market. Models depicting Luffy as the Sun God Nika — white outfit, white hair and flames, joyful and relaxed expression — have become the most sought-after in the entire range. Demand still exceeds supply for some premium models.
In 2025-2026, the Gear 5 range has grown considerably: we now have Gear 5 on a cloud (14 cm, entry-level), Gear 5 with lightning and transformation effects (mid-range), Combat Statue (premium PVC), and limited resin versions for high-end collectors.
The Gear 5 design is fundamentally different from all of Luffy’s other Gears — it is not threatening; it is joyful. Luffy as Nika looks like a living cartoon, with flames forming a white lion’s mane. Capturing this lightness while showing his power is the real challenge of Gear 5 figures — the best ones achieve it with a dynamic composition and white cloud effects.
⭐ Top Gear 5 Models 2025-2026
1. Gear 5 Nika Figure (Smoke Effect) — The compact benchmark
The Gear 5 model with smoke effect is the benchmark in the mid-size format. The white swirls surrounding Luffy during his transformation perfectly capture the mystical dimension of the Hito Hito Fruit. This is the model that best combines affordability with quality representation.
2. Luffy Gear 5 Figure (Combat Statue) — Accessible Premium
The Gear 5 Combat Statue is the ultimate premium model in the range. The dynamic composition, sculpted cloud effects, Nika’s expression — everything is there for a piece that deserves a central place in any collection.
3. Gear 5 Nika Figure (Free Combat Stance)
The free combat stance is the most dynamic version in the range — Nika in an offensive pose suggesting complete freedom of movement. The lighting and energy effects around the character are particularly well rendered.
4. Gear 5 Nika Figure (Lightning Effects and Transformation)
The lightning effects capture the moment of the transformation—the transition from Gear 4 to Gear 5, with lightning coursing through Luffy’s body. A more narrative than static representation, ideal for fans of the Wano Arc.
5. Luffy Gear 5 Nika Figure (On a Cloud - 14 cm)
The 14 cm model on a cloud offers the best value for money in the Gear 5 range. Compact, well finished, and featuring the iconic cloud composition associated with the depiction of the Sun God Nika, it is an ideal model for a first Gear 5 figure.
🎨 Design Elements to Look For
To assess the quality of a Gear 5 figure, check: the whiteness of the outfit (it should be pure white, not gray), the facial expression (joyful, not serious—Nika is the God of Freedom, not war), the cloud effects (sculpted in 3D, not simply painted flat), and the dynamism of the pose (Gear 5 is about movement, not a static posture).
(Smoke Effect)
(Combat Statue)
(Free Combat Stance)
(Lightning Effects & Transformation)
(On a Cloud - 14 cm)