Taito built its name on arcade cabinets. Space Invaders is theirs, and so are the crane machines that fill game centers across Japan. The figures inside those machines used to be an afterthought, the consolation prize you hoped to win for a few hundred yen.

That's no longer the case. Hold a current Taito prize figure under good light and you'll see semi-translucent hair, soft gradients in the skin, and sculpting that looks like it belongs on something far pricier. Set one next to a scale figure that cost five or six times as much, view them from across the room, and the gap is smaller than the price tag suggests.

The catch is that Taito doesn't make just one kind of figure. They sell several, under names like Coreful, AMP+, Wonderland, and Spiritale, and the differences in size, price, and quality are easy to miss when you're scrolling a store page. This guide sorts them out line by line, so you know what you're getting before you click buy.

The short version: Coreful is the best place to start, AMP and AMP+ are the centerpiece lines, T-most is the largest prize figure, and Spiritale is Taito's premium scale figure brand.

What's the difference between a prize figure and a scale figure?

A scale figure is sold at retail, usually preordered, and built to a stated proportion like 1/7 or 1/6. Expect heavier paint work, more accessories, and a price that reflects both.

A prize figure was originally made to be won from arcade crane machines (UFO catchers), then sold through hobby shops afterward. Most prize figures don't follow a fixed scale, the budgets are tighter, and the production runs are faster. For years that meant thin paint, visible seams, and flat, chalky skin tones. A lot of collectors wrote the whole category off and never came back.

That reputation is outdated for the better lines. Taito in particular has put real effort into materials, sculpting, and paint, and you can see it when you hold one.

How Taito's Figure Lines are Organized

Taito sells a lot of figures under a lot of names, and the easiest way to keep them straight is to sort them three ways. Size tiers step up from the everyday Coreful line to AMP and the large T-most line. Themed and format lines like Desktop Cute, Wonderland, Precious, and Aqua Float Girls are built around a concept or a display style instead of size. And Spiritale is Taito's separate scale figure brand. A few newer lines, like MOFLOCK, get their own section near the end.

Size Tiers: Coreful, AMP, and T-Most

These three lines are the simplest way to pick a Taito figure, because each one is a step up in size and detail.

Taito Coreful figures: the everyday workhorse

If you've picked up a budget figure in the last few years, there's a good chance it was a Coreful. This is Taito's standard line, and it's the best place to start if you've never bought a Taito figure before.

What sets Coreful apart from a lot of generic prize figures is the attention to materials. Many releases use semi-translucent plastic for hair, sleeves, or stockings, which gives light-colored parts depth instead of a flat painted look. Skin tones tend to have soft gradients, and sculpt details like sweater folds or uniform pleats are cleaner than you'd expect at this price.

• Typical size: roughly 18 to 20 cm
• Typical price: roughly $25 to $35
• Best for: first-time prize buyers, building a shelf of favorite characters on a budget, seasonal and uniform outfits

Pictured above: Taito's Coreful Frieren figure (Detective Ver.)

Taito Artist MasterPiece (AMP and AMP+) figures: the centerpiece line

This is the line that changed minds. AMP figures are Taito's premium prize tier, and they're built to look like display pieces rather than crane-machine filler. Expect bigger sizes, more dynamic poses, flowing hair and clothing, and more elaborate bases, often with translucent effects or themed scenery.

AMP+ is the step above, and it's where Taito adds extra material and finishing work: pearlescent paint, textured surfaces, or additional accessories and diorama elements. If you want the most scale-like presence you can get without paying scale prices, this is it.

I'll be upfront about something, though. An AMP is not a $200 scale figure in disguise. You'll still notice differences up close in paint precision and fine detail. What you get is a figure that looks excellent on a shelf from normal viewing distance, at a fraction of the cost.

• Typical size: roughly 22 to 27 cm
• Typical price: roughly $35 to $55, with AMP+ at the higher end
• Best for: collectors who want a statement figure without a scale-figure budget

Pictured above: Taito's AMP+ Sakura Miku figure

Taito T-most figures: large 1/6 scale prize figures

T-most is Taito's newest top-tier prize line, and it sits above AMP+ on size. These are 1/6 scale figures, usually around 25 to 30 cm tall, which makes them the biggest prize figures Taito sells. The line is released in numbered volumes, and so far the characters have included Hatsune Miku and Marin Kitagawa from My Dress-Up Darling.

The finish follows the same recipe that made Coreful and AMP popular, just scaled up: translucent parts for lace and hair, clear heart-shaped bases, and details like fishnet stockings that look like real fabric. Because it's a newer line with fewer releases than the older ones, each new entry tends to be a bigger event.

• Typical size: roughly 25 to 30 cm (1/6 scale)
• Typical price: roughly $25 to $40
• Best for: collectors who want the largest prize figure Taito makes

Pictured above: Taito's T-Most Marin Kitagawa figure (Bunny Ver.)

Themed and Format Lines: Desktop Cute, Wonderland, Aqua Float Girls, and More

These lines aren't about size. They're built around a concept, a character series, or a way of displaying the figure, which makes them good for adding variety to a shelf once you have a few core pieces.

Taito Desktop Cute figures: small and baseless

Desktop Cute figures are smaller, seated characters designed to sit on a desk, monitor, or shelf edge with no big base to take up room. They're the right pick if you're tight on space or want something on your workstation instead of in a case.

• Typical size: roughly 13 cm
• Typical price: roughly $20 to $30
• Best for: desk displays, small shelves, gift buying

Taito Wonderland and Precious figures: themed redesigns

These two lines are all about concept. Wonderland gives a character a storybook-style redesign, like a fairy tale princess or a classic character reimagined in the series' outfit. Hatsune Miku has been a regular in this line. Precious leans toward cozy, seasonal, or heavily stylized outfits, the kind of thing that feels like a limited illustration brought to life.

Both lines are good for collectors who care more about a fun outfit than a standard canon design, and they tend to look great grouped together on a shelf.

Taito Aqua Float Girls figures: swimwear with a twist

Aqua Float Girls seat the character on or in a pool float, which does two useful things. It gives the figure a bright, summery color palette, and it replaces the typical black platform base with something that fits the pose. The result is a figure that adds color variety to a case full of darker, more formal pieces.

These are seasonal by nature, so availability can shift. If one catches your eye, it's worth grabbing before it sells out.

More Taito themed series and special editions

Those are the three you'll see most often, but Taito runs plenty more themed series, and many of them center on Hatsune Miku. The Fashion line puts Miku in everyday and costume outfits, like a cheerleader uniform. Four Seasons is a set of four Miku figures, one for each season, with each based on a different illustrator's artwork. Miku also gets a yearly Birthday figure and Snow Miku releases, which Taito has been running through the AMP+ line alongside crossovers like Miku x Rody. Figures based on Newly Written artwork, meaning illustrations drawn specifically for the figure, show up across several lines too. Finally, keep an eye out for Renewal Editions, which are reruns of popular figures, and for online crane exclusives that come in alternate color versions, so if a figure looks familiar, check which version you're looking at.

Taito Spiritale Figures: The Premium Scale Line

Spiritale is separate from everything above. It's Taito's own scale figure brand, meaning retail 1/7-style figures with the pricing and preorder process that come with them. It's aimed at the same buyers as the established scale makers.

Since Taito already knows how to produce figures efficiently, Spiritale is worth watching if you want a scale piece from a company with serious manufacturing experience. It's also the one line in this guide where the price gap is not the selling point. If your goal is saving money, stick with the prize lines.

Pictured above: Taito's Spiritale Hatsune Miku x Naoki Saito scale figure

Newer Taito Lines to Watch

Taito keeps launching new lines, and a few are still too new to judge. These are worth keeping an eye on, but details can change, so check release information before you buy.

• MOFLOCK: a new prize line that uses flocking, a soft fuzzy texture, on parts like bunny ears and tails, so the figures are meant to feel good as well as look good. The first releases are seated figures around 13 cm tall, arriving from late 2026.
• DRESSTA: a series built around dynamic effect parts, such as energy blasts and rocky bases, at around 20 cm. It has been sold through Taito's own online store.
• AM Scale: reported as a 1/7 scale prize line, starting with a Final Fantasy X Yuna figure about 25 cm tall at a low price. It's still at an early stage, so treat it as one to watch.

Taito Figure Lines Compared

Line	Typical size	Typical price	Main strength
Coreful	18 to 20 cm	$25 to $35	Translucent plastics, strong value
AMP / AMP+	22 to 27 cm	$35 to $55	Scale-like detail, large sculpts
T-most	25 to 30 cm	$25 to $40	1/6 scale size, translucent detailing
Desktop Cute	About 13 cm	$20 to $30	Fits anywhere, no big base
Wonderland / Precious	Varies	$25 to $40	Fun redesigns and outfits
Aqua Float Girls	Varies	$25 to $35	Bright colors, unique poses, summer vibe
Spiritale	Scale sizing	Scale pricing	Full retail scale release

What should you know before buying Taito prize figures?

Prize figures are a better deal than they've ever been, but they aren't flawless, and I'd rather you hear that from me than discover it yourself.

• Quality control varies. Paint slips, uneven gloss, and the occasional loose part still happen, and they happen more often in prize lines than in scale. 
• Size and scale aren't consistent. Two figures from the same line can be noticeably different heights, so if you're building a uniform display, check dimensions first.
• Availability moves fast. Prize figures are produced in shorter runs. Popular characters can sell out quickly, and reruns, when they happen, aren't guaranteed.
• Not every character gets a figure. A prize line can only cover what's popular enough to justify a run. If your favorite character is niche, a scale figure may be your only option.

Which Taito figure line should you buy first?

If you've never bought a Taito figure, start with a Coreful of a character you actually love. It's the lowest-risk way to see what the brand does well. If it impresses you, step up to an AMP or AMP+ for a centerpiece, or to a T-most if you want the largest prize figure Taito makes. If you're short on space, Desktop Cute is the easy way to add something to your desk. And if you like a bit of fun, Wonderland and Aqua Float are where Taito gets playful.

Taito Figure FAQ

Are Taito prize figures official?

Yes. Taito prize figures are officially licensed merchandise. The thing to watch for is bootlegs, which exist for popular characters across every brand, so buying from an established shop is the simplest protection. Ebay is littered with bootlegs and should be avoided if you're not sure. 

What's the difference between Coreful and AMP?

Coreful is Taito's standard prize line, with smaller figures at the lower end of the price range. AMP (Artist MasterPiece) is the premium tier, with larger sizes, more dynamic poses, and more elaborate bases. Pick Coreful for the best value, and AMP or AMP+ for a centerpiece.

What does AMP+ mean?

AMP+ is the upgraded version of the Artist MasterPiece line. It adds extra material and finishing work, such as pearlescent paint, textured surfaces, or additional accessories.

What is Taito T-most?

T-most is Taito's largest prize figure line, at 1/6 scale and roughly 25 to 30 cm tall. It's priced closer to Coreful and AMP than to a true scale figure.

Are Taito prize figures good quality?

Coreful and AMP are generally the strongest lines for the price, with better materials and sculpting than most budget figures. Quality control still varies from figure to figure, so inspect yours when it arrives.

Is Spiritale a prize figure?

No. Spiritale is Taito's separate scale figure brand, sold at scale prices. Coreful, AMP, Wonderland, Precious, Aqua Float Girls, Desktop Cute, and T-most are all prize figure lines.

Are Taito prize figures worth it?

Collect what you want to collect. There's nothing wrong with buying scale figures, and I own plenty myself. The point is that you no longer need a $200 budget to get a figure that looks great on your shelf. If bad prize figures put you off years ago, it's worth giving the category another look, and Taito is one of the best places to start.

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