Sanji x Indiana Pacers One Piece NBA Collab Figure Opens for Pre-Orders
Bandai has opened pre-orders for a brand-new Sanji statue as the latest release in its ongoing collaboration between One Piece and the NBA.
The new “ONE PIECE × NBA MASTER STARS PIECE THE SANJI INDIANA PACERS” figure continues the premium statue series by pairing the Straw Hat Pirates’ talented cook with one of the NBA’s most recognizable teams.
Fans were first introduced to the ambitious ten-figure collection during a special NBA HOUSE JAPAN event held earlier this year.
The crossover between the world-famous basketball league and Eiichiro Oda’s long-running pirate adventure was originally announced in November 2025.
Since then, the partnership has expanded through several successful merchandise releases, including S.H.Figuarts action figures of Luffy and a range of Chopper plush toys.
The ONE PIECE x NBA MASTER STARS PIECE collection has become one of the collaboration’s standout product lines by blending highly detailed character statues with the identities and colours of official NBA teams.
Sanji represents the Indiana Pacers in the newest release, combining his unmistakable style with the team’s iconic colours to create a premium display piece designed for both anime and basketball fans.
Joining Sanji in the latest wave is fellow Straw Hat Pirate Nami, whose new “ONE PIECE × NBA MASTER STARS PIECE THE NAMI DENVER NUGGETS” statue represents the Denver Nuggets as the companion release in this latest pair.
Although Sanji headlines the current release, the crossover collection is still only partially complete, with several characters yet to make their debut.
Four additional figures remain scheduled for future release, featuring Trafalgar Law representing the Golden State Warriors, Sabo representing the Memphis Grizzlies, Portgas D. Ace representing the New York Knicks, and Yamato representing the Milwaukee Bucks.
Bandai has been unveiling the collection in consecutive pairs, steadily building towards the complete ten-figure lineup over the course of several months.
Collectors who missed earlier releases may still have an opportunity to secure previous waves while stock remains available.
The collection originally launched with Gear 5 Monkey D. Luffy representing the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Enel representing the Oklahoma City Thunder, before continuing with Red-Haired Shanks wearing the colours of the Chicago Bulls and Roronoa Zoro representing the Boston Celtics.
Both the “ONE PIECE × NBA MASTER STARS PIECE THE SANJI INDIANA PACERS” and “ONE PIECE × NBA MASTER STARS PIECE THE NAMI DENVER NUGGETS” figures are priced at ¥12,100 each (approx. $77 USD / £61 GBP).
Pre-orders are now available exclusively through the Premium Bandai online store, with shipments for both statues currently scheduled to begin in December 2026.
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