S.H. Figuarts Tony Tony Chopper (Drum Island): Accessories, Articulation and Design

S.H. Figuarts’ Drum Island Tony Tony Chopper is a small figure with a generous set of display options. At 2⅜ inches tall, the Straw Hat Pirates’ blue-nosed reindeer doctor has three alternate faceplates, two head pieces, a backpack, removable ears and antlers, and a stand with two articulated arms. There’s also a bonus faceplate for Monkey D. Luffy. The reviewer lists a price of $38 to $40, described as the “Non-Scalper Price”; no sale date is provided.

A compact figure with a clear identity

Bandai and Tamashii Nations have been adding characters from across the long-running One Piece series to the S.H. Figuarts line, including more of the crew’s early story. This release depicts Chopper around his introduction on Drum Island, where the Straw Hats meet the doctor who can speak and transform after eating the Human-Human Devil Fruit.

Its proportions reflect Chopper’s short stature, and the sculpt and paint aim for the animated look. The reviewer finds the likeness appealing, while noting that the character design draws on Chopper’s more familiar later appearance. That choice makes this feel like a blend: Drum Island clothing on a Chopper who looks closer to his modern, mascot-like portrayal.

Articulation includes swivel-and-hinge ankles, ball-jointed hips and waist, ball-jointed shoulders with swivel-and-hinge movement, bicep swivels, hinged elbows, double swivel-and-hinge wrists, and a ball-jointed neck. The compact body limits the range compared with many figures in the line, but the joints still support recognizable poses and expressive gestures.

Faces, hat and small sculpted touches

The included expressions give the figure much of its character. The standard face is cute and familiar, although the reviewer points out that Chopper looked stranger and less conventionally adorable in his earliest appearance. Faceplates attach to the back of the head, and the large parts make swapping expressions straightforward. One head option shows him without the hat given to him by Dr. Hiriluk.

His antlers detach so they can be fitted to the alternate head, which wears his prized hat. The antlers are smoothly sculpted, with animation-style detail and a visible brace on the repaired broken antler. The hat is large, lightly textured and in keeping with Chopper’s familiar design. The second faceplate captures his bashful reaction to praise: he blushes, turns away and protests, even as he clearly enjoys the compliment. It can also read as a cheerful laugh.

The third expression sits between alarm and anger. It suits a character startled by danger—or irritated after being mistaken for a raccoon dog. Printed details work alongside sculpted features to reproduce the anime’s expressive faces. The reviewer also calls out the careful hoof detailing, a small feature that rewards a closer look.

Bag, stand and bonus Luffy face

Chopper’s blue medical bag can be removed by sliding his arms off at the biceps. Its bright color stands out against the figure, and the removable design lets collectors choose whether to display him as a traveling doctor or without the pack. The stand is useful for balancing him in many poses, particularly with the oversized hat attached.

The clear base has two articulated support arms: one attaches to Chopper’s back, and the other plugs beneath the medical bag. Ball joints at the base and connection points give the supports room to move during posing. Combined with the waist, arm and leg joints, the setup allows for familiar Chopper moments, from recoiling in embarrassment to looking suddenly alarmed.

The Luffy accessory is an additional faceplate showing him shouting, with a wide-open mouth and sharply raised eyebrows. The reviewer expects it to fit most Luffy figures released in the S.H. Figuarts line to date, extending the set’s usefulness for collectors who already have one of those figures.

A strong set with one design reservation

The reviewer’s main reservation is the interpretation of “Drum Island” Chopper. His earliest look was more unusual, while this figure favors the cute design familiar to many viewers. The result may feel like a later version wearing an early outfit. Still, the difference doesn’t outweigh the range of expressions, removable parts and thoughtful display support. The reviewer rates the figure “Great and a 1/2” and sees it as a welcome addition to a Straw Hat crew display.

Collectors comparing Chopper figures can also read the reviewer’s Megahouse Variable Action Heroes Tony Tony Chopper (Reissue) and S.H. Figuarts Tony Tony Chopper (Future Island Egghead) reviews. Other S.H. Figuarts One Piece reviews linked by the source include Dracule Mihawk (Hawkeye), Monkey D. Luffy (Future Island Egghead), Monkey D. Luffy (The Raid on Onigashima), Monkey D. Luffy (Romance Dawn) Gum-Gum Options Parts Set, Portgas D. Ace (Fire Fist), Roronoa Zoro (Romance Dawn), Sanji (Romance Dawn) and Usopp (Romance Dawn). For this Chopper, the key question is whether the familiar face and versatile accessories matter more to your display than a closer match to his earliest design.