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Resident Evil Figures & Collectibles: UK Collector's Guide
Written by Zero Variant · Published
Resident Evil has entered one of its busiest periods in years. The series reached its 30th anniversary in March 2026, Resident Evil Requiem released on 27 February and a new theatrical film reaches UK cinemas on 18 September. Merchandise follows a year like that.
The difficulty for collectors is rarely quality. It is working out what a given product actually represents. Leon S. Kennedy has appeared in games across nearly three decades and looks different in most of them. Nemesis exists in two distinct designs from two versions of the same game. Manufacturers use their own line names. A line name does not reliably tell you the size, the scale or whether the figure moves.
This guide covers the formats collectors meet, what Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Model is, which game each design in the current Zero Variant range comes from and what to check before committing to a preorder.
Statues, action figures and display figures
Most Resident Evil collectibles fall into one of three groups. The difference between them matters more than the character on the box.
Statues, or finished figures. Pre-painted, pre-assembled and fixed in a single pose. Nothing articulates. These are bought for the sculpt and the paint. They are usually the largest and most expensive option. Everything in Zero Variant's current Resident Evil range is this type.
Action figures. Articulated, generally with swappable hands, alternate faces and weapon accessories. They are usually smaller than statues and are bought for posability rather than for a single definitive pose.
Smaller display figures. Compact pre-painted pieces at lower prices, with simpler paint work and less detail. They cover more characters in less space.
None of these replaces the others. A collector who wants Leon holding one specific pose forever is buying a different object from one who wants to re-pose him.
What scale actually tells you
Scale describes the figure's proportion to the character, not its height. A 1/6 figure is roughly one sixth of the character's in-fiction size, so two figures at the same scale can be very different objects.
The three Resident Evil releases Zero Variant currently carries are all 1/6. They measure roughly 30.8cm, 32.8cm and 46cm. Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy are adult humans. Nemesis is not. Same scale, half a shelf apart.
This is also part of why two figures of the same character can look nothing alike. Scale, line and sculptor all move the result. Which game the design comes from moves it most.
Capcom Figure Builder and Creator's Model
Capcom Figure Builder is Capcom's own figure brand. The products are made under Capcom's name rather than licensed out to a third-party manufacturer, which is why the Capcom Figure Builder logo appears on the product artwork alongside the Capcom copyright.
Creator's Model is the line within that brand for large pre-painted finished figures. Capcom runs a dedicated product site for each release and credits the sculptors on it. The line is not exclusive to Resident Evil: current Creator's Model releases include Nu Udra from Monster Hunter Wilds and the Hugh and Diana pair from Pragmata.
Two things are worth knowing before you use the line name as a shorthand.
The line does not fix the scale. The Pragmata release is 1/7 and roughly 28cm tall including its base, while the Resident Evil releases are 1/6. Read the individual specification.
The line does not mean articulation. Creator's Model pieces are fixed-pose finished figures. Where a release includes alternate parts, those are swapped rather than posed.
Leon and Grace are listed as PVC and ABS with iron. Nemesis is listed as PVC and ABS. Capcom also states on its product sites that promotional photography shows a prototype under supervision and that the final product may differ slightly, which is standard for this kind of release and worth expecting.
Which game a design comes from
This is the single most useful check with Resident Evil, because the two characters collectors ask about most both exist in more than one official design.
Leon S. Kennedy. Leon debuted as a rookie police officer in Resident Evil 2 and has since appeared in the Resident Evil 2 remake, Resident Evil 4 and its remake, Resident Evil 6 and now Resident Evil Requiem. The versions differ in age, hair, clothing and equipment. A listing that says only "Leon" has told you very little. The figure in the Zero Variant range is the Requiem Leon, an older Leon working as a DSO agent.
Nemesis. Nemesis appeared in Resident Evil 3: Nemesis in 1999 and again in the 2020 remake, released as Resident Evil 3 and known in Japan as Biohazard RE:3. The two designs are noticeably different in the head and face. The Creator's Model release is the remake design, with a second head part reproducing the original 1999 design included to mark the 30th anniversary.
Character appearances across the wider franchise are not a reliable guide to a product. A character showing up in a film or a spin-off does not make a game-based figure merchandise for it. The new theatrical film in particular tells an original story rather than adapting a game, so the figures covered here are not film merchandise.
Resident Evil Requiem collectibles
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth mainline entry and released on 27 February 2026. It has two playable characters. Capcom has made a Creator's Model figure of each.
The Leon S. Kennedy figure measures approximately 32.8cm tall, 20cm wide and 13cm deep. Capcom's description concentrates on the fabric work, where different surface treatments separate leather from cloth, alongside the tactical equipment.
The Grace Ashcroft figure is approximately 30.8cm tall on the same 20cm by 13cm footprint. Grace is Requiem's other playable character, an FBI analyst. The sculpt leans on the same material contrast between her leather jacket and the fabric underneath.
The pairing is the detail that catches people out. The two bases are designed to combine into a single display, each carrying its character's organisation emblem, but the figures are sold separately and arrive at different times. Grace is the earlier of the two. Each product page carries its own current estimated arrival. If the combined display is the point, plan for both.
The Nemesis 30th anniversary release
The Nemesis figure is the largest piece in the current range and was produced to mark the series' 30th anniversary. Capcom describes the figure as approximately 43cm tall; the listed overall dimensions are around 46cm high, 27.3cm wide and 26.7cm deep.
It ships as a deluxe set. Interchangeable arms cover the rocket launcher and the tentacle, the alternate head gives you the 1999 design instead of the remake one and the base is modelled after the Nemesis transport case. That combination is unusual for a fixed-pose statue and it is a large part of what the price covers.
It is also, in practical terms, a piece of furniture. A footprint of roughly 27cm square with 46cm of height above it needs deciding on before the box arrives, not after.
What to check before ordering
- Which game the design is from. The most common source of disappointment with Resident Evil. It is also the easiest thing to confirm.
- Statue or action figure. These are fixed-pose finished figures. If you want to re-pose a character, this is the wrong format.
- The measurements, not the photograph. Studio shots of a 30cm figure and a 46cm one look much the same.
- Footprint and clearance. Base dimensions and overall height decide whether a piece fits the shelf you have in mind.
- What is actually in the box. Alternate heads, arms and bases vary by release and are listed per product.
- Prototype photography. Capcom labels its promotional images as prototypes under supervision, so expect small differences in the final paint.
- Release timing. Estimated arrival dates come from the manufacturer and can move.
- Paired releases. Figures designed to combine are still sold and shipped separately.
Buying Resident Evil figures and collectibles in the UK
Zero Variant carries a selected range of officially licensed Resident Evil figures and collectibles rather than everything the franchise has produced. The current line-up is entirely Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Model, which means it is made by the rights holder rather than by a licensee. Other Capcom Creator's Model releases sit on the Capcom brand page.
Ordering is UK based and UK delivery is free on all orders. All three Resident Evil pieces are currently listed as preorders, each with the option of a deposit at 10% of the price instead of paying in full, with the balance taken before dispatch. A preorder can be cancelled at any time before release and anything already paid is refunded. The shipping and returns page covers the rest.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Resident Evil figures in the UK? Zero Variant carries a selected range of officially licensed Resident Evil collectibles on its Resident Evil collection page, with UK ordering, free UK delivery and preorder terms set out before you commit.
Are Resident Evil figures officially licensed? The ones covered here go a step further than a licence. Capcom Figure Builder is Capcom's own figure brand, so these are made by the company that owns Resident Evil rather than by a third-party licensee.
What is Capcom Figure Builder Creator's Model? Capcom Figure Builder is Capcom's figure brand and Creator's Model is the line within it for large pre-painted finished figures. It covers several Capcom franchises, including Monster Hunter and Pragmata as well as Resident Evil.
Are Resident Evil Creator's Model figures articulated? No. They are fixed-pose finished figures. Some releases include interchangeable parts, such as the alternate arms and head supplied with the Nemesis figure, but those are swapped rather than posed.
What scale are Resident Evil figures? The three Creator's Model releases in the current range are 1/6. Scale is not the same as height: at 1/6 the human characters measure roughly 30cm to 33cm while Nemesis is around 46cm overall. Scale also varies across the Creator's Model line, so check each product.
Which Resident Evil game is the Nemesis figure from? It is the design from the 2020 remake, released as Resident Evil 3 and known in Japan as Biohazard RE:3. An alternate head part reproducing the 1999 original's design is included in the set.
Which version of Leon is the Requiem figure? The Leon as he appears in Resident Evil Requiem, an older Leon working as a DSO agent, rather than the Resident Evil 2 or Resident Evil 4 versions.
Where to go next
Resident Evil gets much easier to collect once you stop choosing by character alone and start choosing by character plus game. Confirm which incarnation a figure represents, check the measurements against the space you actually have, then decide whether a fixed-pose statue is the format you want.
When you are ready, browse the Resident Evil collection to see what is currently available.