Hey there, Nakamas! Welcome back to the collection log! Today we are looking at one of the absolute legends of the P.O.P "Sailing Again" line—the beautiful and fierce Gladiator Rebecca! This figure is so beloved that MegaHouse just can't stop bringing her back. From her debut to the brand new 20th Anniversary masterpiece, let's break down the history of these releases and, most importantly, check out those gorgeous boxes!
2014: The Original Debut
It all started here! The very first "Sailing Again" edition dropped in 2014. The packaging instantly sets the mood with that intense red brick design, mimicking the walls of the Corrida Colosseum. You can see the classic "Excellent Model Series" logo in the corner. Rebecca stands proud in the window, showing off that iconic golden helmet and the heavy weathering on her armor. A true classic that started the legacy!
2016: The Limited Reproduction Version
The first comeback! This 2016 release, labeled as the "Limited Reproduction Version" (限定復刻版), actually switches things up completely from the original! While the 2014 box trapped us inside the intense red walls of the Colosseum, this packaging breathes fresh air with a gorgeous sunset backdrop and ancient stone ruins visible behind the clear window. It completely changes the mood from "battle-ready" to "heroic destiny." The nameplate explicitly marks it as a limited reprint, and the gold "Excellent Model Series" logo shines in the top corner. It’s a softer, more atmospheric presentation that makes this box distinct from the dungeon vibes of the first edition!
2019: The Double Anniversary Celebration
History repeats itself, but with a twist! For the 2019 release, MegaHouse returned to the iconic red brick Colosseum design of the 2014 original, moving away from the open-air ruins of 2016. But keep your eyes peeled for the upgrades! On the top left corner, the old "Animation 15th Anniversary" logo is gone, replaced by the colorful "Animation 20th Anniversary" seal. And that’s not all—if you look down next to the Sailing Again title, they added a shiny "P.O.P 15th Anniversary" logo! It is a rare "double anniversary" box that celebrates both the anime and the figure line at the same time!
2023: The Minimalist Return
In 2023, the Gladiator returned with a look that is arguably the cleanest of them all! This "Limited Reproduction" (Bandai Namco Edition) brings back the brick wall aesthetic of the 2014 original, but with a softer touch—the bricks have a noticeably lighter, pinkish hue compared to the deep dark red of the first release. But the biggest difference? It's the minimalism! All those flashy anniversary logos from 2019 are completely gone, giving us a wide-open view of the figure, often seen wrapped in heavy white protective paper. Even the text in the bottom left corner was simplified, removing the specific production year date that usually sits there. It is a sleek, "back-to-basics" box that lets the figure speak for itself!
2026: The Super Limited P.O.P 20th Anniversary
And finally, we have arrived at the present! To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the P.O.P line itself, we get the "Super Limited Reprint" (Cho Gentei Fukkoku)! This box is on a whole other level. Gone are the simple bricks—and surprisingly, gone is the window! For this special release, there is no visibility of the figure inside anymore. Instead, the box acts as a complete canvas, featuring a vibrant, artistic background with colorful splashes and bold visuals. The gold text is striking, and the "20th Anniversary" logo is shining bright. It is a mysterious and premium presentation for the ultimate celebration of Portrait of Pirates history!
With five different releases spanning over a decade, you might be stressing about which one is the "definitive" version. But here is the good news: despite the wild evolution in packaging—from the classic red bricks to that mysterious 2026 art canvas—the figure inside is 100% identical! The sculpt, the paint, and those stunning details haven't changed a bit. So, what really matters is simply getting the best deal possible! Don't worry about the box year; just hunt for the cheapest opportunity to add this masterpiece to your shelf. Now I'm curious—which version ended up in your collection? Let me know in the comments!
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