Mumbai's anime collecting scene has come a long way from ordering off international websites and hoping for the best. The city now has dedicated physical stores, a growing community of collectors, and several online retailers operating out of Mumbai that offer same-city delivery and genuine products.
Whether you want to walk into a store and hold a figure before buying, or you prefer the convenience of ordering online from a Mumbai-based seller, this guide maps out your options in 2026.
Physical Stores
Nerd Arena — Bandra West
Location: Shop No N/12A, Elco Arcade, Behind Elco Pani Puri, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050
What they carry: SH Figuarts, Banpresto, Funko Pop, anime merchandise, apparel, and accessories. Strong selection across Dragon Ball, One Piece, Naruto, Demon Slayer, and Jujutsu Kaisen.
The experience: Nerd Arena is the closest thing Mumbai has to a dedicated anime figure store you'd find in Akihabara. The staff are genuine enthusiasts — they know the difference between a Banpresto Grandista and a King of Artist, and they'll help you find what you're looking for. The store is compact but well-stocked, and they restock regularly.
Best for: Browse-and-buy collectors who want to see figures in person before purchasing. Also great for Funko Pop hunters and anime merchandise beyond just figures.
Contact: +91 96191 14843 / +91 99204 42245
Comic Con & Anime Conventions
Mumbai hosts Comic Con India annually, along with smaller anime-focused events throughout the year. These conventions bring together multiple dealers, exclusive releases, and community events.
What to expect: Convention-exclusive figures, limited-run merchandise, and the opportunity to browse multiple dealers in one location. Prices at conventions can be higher than retail (due to exclusivity) or lower (dealers clearing stock), so knowing your market prices beforehand helps.
Best for: Finding rare or exclusive pieces, meeting the community, and discovering new brands and products you wouldn't encounter online.
Mumbai-Based Online Stores
OneFigures — Andheri East
That's us. Based in Marol, Andheri East, OneFigures is Mumbai's source for premium collectible figures. We stock Bearbrick, MAFEX, Good Smile Company, Bandai, Megahouse, and more — all sourced from authorised distributors.
What we carry: Art toys (Bearbrick, POPMART), action figures (MAFEX, SH Figuarts), anime figures (Banpresto, Megahouse), model kits (Gundam), and blind boxes.
Why shop with us: Every product is 100% genuine with authorised sourcing. We're collectors ourselves — Rishabh started OneFigures because he wanted a trustworthy source for the figures he was personally collecting. That founder-as-collector perspective shapes everything from our curation to our customer service.
Best for: Premium collectibles, Bearbrick (we have one of India's largest curated selections), and anyone who values authenticity above everything else.
Shop: onefigures.in | Instagram: @onefigures_toy
National Online Retailers That Ship to Mumbai
Superhero Toystore
One of India's larger anime figure retailers. Broad selection across brands, frequent sales, COD available, and free shipping on many orders. Good for SH Figuarts and Banpresto.
Best for: Budget to mid-range anime figures, sale hunting, and COD orders.
Shopping Nest
Growing online retailer with dedicated collection pages for specific anime series. Good selection of Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Dragon Ball figures.
Best for: Series-specific browsing and mid-range figures.
Blue Balloon Toys
Specialises in Funko Pop and anime figures. One of the more established names in the Indian collectibles e-commerce space.
Best for: Funko Pop collectors and anime figure beginners.
Marketplace Options (Use with Caution)
Amazon India
Amazon has anime figures, but navigating authenticity is challenging. Some sellers are legitimate importers; many are not. Look for listings that explicitly state the brand (Bandai, Banpresto, Good Smile) and show actual product photos rather than stock renders.
Our advice: Only buy from sellers with high ratings, verified brand listings, and clear return policies. If the price seems impossibly low, it's a fake.
Instagram Sellers
Mumbai has an active Instagram-based collector market where people buy, sell, and trade figures. This can be a source for rare or retired pieces, but it requires trust and knowledge of market prices.
Our advice: Verify authenticity through photos (check packaging, stickers, and paint quality), use payment methods with buyer protection, and deal with sellers who have established reputations in the community.
Tips for Mumbai-Based Collectors
Join the community. Mumbai's anime collector community is active on Instagram, Discord, and WhatsApp groups. These communities share restock alerts, trade opportunities, and honest reviews of sellers — invaluable for making informed purchases.
Factor in Mumbai's climate. Our city's humidity and dust are enemies of figure collecting. Invest in display cases or at minimum, clean your figures regularly. Sealed acrylic protectors are worth the investment for premium pieces.
Pre-order culture matters. Popular figures sell out fast in India. If you see a pre-order for a character you want, don't wait. The secondary market markup in India can be 50-100% above retail for sought-after releases.
Customs and imports. If you're ordering directly from Japan (AmiAmi, Good Smile Shop), factor in customs duty of 40-60% on declared value plus GST. This often makes buying from authorised Indian retailers the better value proposition.
The Mumbai Advantage
Being in Mumbai gives you something most Indian collectors don't have: options. Between physical stores for browse-and-buy, Mumbai-based online retailers for quick delivery, and a vibrant local community for trades and tips, the city is becoming one of India's best places to build an anime figure collection.
Start at OneFigures.in for our curated selection of premium collectibles, or visit Nerd Arena in Bandra for the in-store experience.
Know a Mumbai anime store we missed? DM us on Instagram @onefigures_toy — we'll add them to this guide.
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