Character figure catalog
Plastic model kits were the original fuel in the Votoms engine. That’s what got the show made in the first place, the prospect of turning cool 2D mecha designs into cool 3D mecha plamo. But it’s a sign of true popularity when the characters in a show make that same leap. This sounds strange when you look in from the western world, where character figures often form the leading edge of the merch.
The characters in Votoms, particularly Chirico and Fyana, were appealing enough to make that breakthrough in the worlds of plamo, garage kits, and action figures alike. Presented here is a catalog of well over 50 examples, most of which are now collector’s items. Release dates are elusive, so they are mainly organized by scale, smallest to largest.
(Not included here are figures that came with the Takara and Bandai model kits. Look for them in other articles.)
1/24 Chirico and Fyana
The Chirico figure was included with the 1/24 Volks Scopedog garage kit. The metal Fyana figure was sold separately by Volks.
1/24 Chirico and Fyana
Hobby Japan and Wave worked in tandem to make this pair. Chirico was a giveaway in Hobby Japan magazine.
Chirico came with two different heads as shown here. There was an identical figure of Rane from Commando Vorct using the same body.
The Fyana figure was limited to 12,000 and sold in Wave stores.
1/24 Chirico
A simple Chirico figure made to accompany 1/24 Wave garage kits in standing and piloting poses.
1/24 Fyana
Wave made this figure to match the 1/24 Chirico, including a seated pose for her to be carried.
1/24 Chirico
This garage kit by F-Kei was sold with multiple arms and hand props.
1/20 Chirico
A pre-colored model kit released by Our Treasure in 2018.
1/20 Chirico
A 3D-printed resin version of the same figure, also released by Our Treasure.
1/24 & 1/35 Chirico Red Shoulder figure
Double figure set, Our Treasure.
1/20 Fyana
Garage kit figure, sculpted by R.C. Berg and released by Field.
1/18 Chirico
Takara released this Chirico as unit MA-24 in its popular Microman Action Series, which included a helmet, pistol, bazooka, landmine, and optional hands. See more info here.
1/18 Chirico
This upgraded version (MA-38) added more weapons and props to the same figure.
1/18 Chirico
This looks to be a limited edition version of Microman Chirico with no option parts.
Other Microman figures: Chirico in Red Shoulder uniform, Fyana, Vanilla, and Ality Merowlink. The first three were bundled with Takara’s 1/18 DMZ (Dual Model Zwei) AT toys. The Merowlink figure was bundled with a DVD set, and was one of two. (See them both here.)
1/18 Ypsilon
Another Microman figure (MA-35) from Takara, armed with helmet, option hands, and hand weapons.
1/18 Fyana with Jijirium Capsule
One of the odder choices, essentially an unadorned female Microman figure in a tube.
It did have a light-up feature, which would have made for interesting diorama opportunities. See more info here.
1/18 Arron and Gurran
This was an even odder choice, two very obscure and rather creepy characters with very little action potential. Their creepy pet was also included. See more info here.
1/15 Chirico
Resin figure by Volks.
1/14 Chirico
One of the earliest resin garage kits, if not the first, released by Lark.
1/14 Chirico
When Lark evolved into Wave, the figure was repackaged and renamed “3 Type Conversion Kit” since it came with three heads.
All three heads are shown here; two of them captured different anime designs and the third was a helmet.
1/14 Chirico
Another repackaging of the same figure by a company named Seed Off. This may or may not have been a transitional point between Lark and Wave.
1/12 Chirico
Action figure released by Yamato in scale with their 1/12 AT toys. See more info here.
1/12 Fyana
Yamato released two versions of Fyana. The first in Woodo City colors…
1/12 Fyana
…and the second in Space Battle colors.
1/12 Chirico & Fyana
This was a set of fixed-pose figures released by Wave in their “Treasure Figure Collection.” See more info here.
If they look familiar, you’re not mistaken. They are scaled-up versions of the 1/24 figures at the top of this page (both scales shown above left).
1/12 Chirico & Fyana
Wave also released an unassembled, unpainted version of this set in cooperation with hobby shop Be-J as part of an in-store event called “Votoms Fair 02.”
1/12 Chirico
Another action figure, released by Yutaka in 1999.
It took a fair amount of determination to get all the parts on over a very uncooperative “wetsuit” made of orange rubber.
1/12 Chirico
Ohtsuka Kikaku did a much better version in their “Hyper Hero Real Action Doll Collection,” which included a partial fabric costume and similar costume parts.
1/8 Chirico
This finely-crafted figure was released by Volks to go with their record-setting 1/8 Scopedog model.
1/8 Fyana
Another release from Volks in their “Orient Hero Series.” (1996)
1/8 Coconna and Vanilla
As Volks expanded their 1/8 product line, these two were added to expansion sets.
1/8 Fyana
Garage kit by Adel Habits.
1/8 Chirico
Resin kit released by RMT.
1/8 Ypsilon
Resin kit released by RMT.
1/7 Chirico
3D printed kit released by Sharkfin.
1/6 Chirico
This is as big as these figures get, a foot-tall Chirico action doll from Takara.
1/6 Fyana
Another Takara figure to complement their Chirico doll.
1/6 Fyana
Resin kit released by Adel Habits.
1/6 Chirico
Resin kit by Quse Q, unveiled at 2023 Summer Wonderfest (July 2023)
Fyana figure
Resin kit released by Clay Goo (scale unknown).
Chirico miniature
Capsule figure from the “Sunrise Imagination” line released by Bandai.
Non-scale Chirico
Soft vinyl figure released by Medicom.
Non-scale Fyana
Soft vinyl figure released by Medicom.
“Nendroid” Chirico
Deform garage kit by Goodsmile and Club Fifi.
A.T. Pilot
Deform garage kit by Pinky Street, 2008.
Other Characters
1/35 Figure set
Hobby shop Be-J created this set of 1/35 figures to go with 1/35 AT models.
The set includes (L to R): Gilgameth soldier, Chirico, Fyana, Niba (from Big Battle), and Ypsilon.
1/24 Philphy Cocoshnik
This character is an original creation by R.C. Berg, made as a spinoff for their 1/24 “Scopedog 21C” garage kit. Released in 2016, the idea was to come up with an appealing character with minimal parts to encourage amateur modelers to take the plunge.
See more photos of this kit here and here.
1/24 Gilgameth Soldier
Resin kit released by Phantam Club & Titan, 2007
1/24 Gilgameth Soldier
Re-release of the same kit in 2008, with only the Titan name on the label.
1/24 Gilgameth Soldier
Similar kit by Nori Motors.
1/24 Kummen mercenaries
3D printed figures released by Sharkfin.
1/35 Kummen mercenaries
3D printed figures released by Sharkfin.
1/35 Kummen figures
3D printed figures released by Sharkfin.
1/7 Female Guerilla Monica
Resin figure released by Sharkfin.
1/20 Yoran Pailsen
Fixed-pose figure released by Our Treasure.
1/20 Kan Yu
Fixed-pose figure released by Our Treasure.
1/20 Gilgameth Mobile Infantry
Resin figure released by Citadel
1/20 Gilgameth Mobile Infantry with Anti-AT Rifle
Resin figure released by Citadel
Dual-scale Teitania Montewells
Resin kit released by DenZouKen with 1/20 and 1/35 versions in a single set.
1/20 Liman
Resin figure, maker unknown.
1/12 Gon Nu
Resin figure released by Titan.
1/24 Commando Vorct figure set
Hobby Japan, sold only at 2007 Summer Wonder Festival
Character Busts
Chirico Cuvie
Resin kit released by Kraken Island
1/6 Chirico Cuvie
Resin kit released by Gaianotes
1/6 Chirico & Ypsilon set
Released by Club Fifi
1/6 Head Sets
Released by Club Fifi; Woodo and Kummen editions
Rochina
Released by Omega
Iskui
Released by Omega
Borough
Released by Omega
Boone
Released by Omega
Gon Nu
Released by Omega
Kan Yu
Released by Omega
Arron and Gurran
Released by Omega
BONUS: Blue Knight Berserga figures
1/24 Kain McDougal (resin kit by Volks)
1/35 metal figure set (Wave)
1/6 Kain McDougal (resin kit by A•TO•RI•EX)
1/8 Ronny Shatrait (maker unknown)
AT Pilot figures (CMs)
That Takara 1/6 Chirico is really weird. No elbow articulation and you have to cut the finger to make a trigger finger, in addition to the other parts you have to trim and/or glue together. The little diecast Armor Magnum is great, though, and you can easily put the costume and accessories on any other 1/6 doll.