Premium Collectibles Studio (PCS) has announced two new 1/4 scale Chun-Li figures, and they're not messing around with the details. The Street Fighter Android figure line will launch with a Standard Edition based on her classic blue qipao and a Battle Edition inspired by her Battle Outfit 1 from Street Fighter V. Both stand at a commanding 18.5 inches tall. Pre-orders open July 23, 2026, with shipments expected between July and September 2027.
If you were hoping for a dynamic, action-ready pose, that's not what's happening here. Both figures share the same static stance: left hand in a fist, pressed against her right palm. It's a deliberate choice, one that emphasizes the "Android" branding — more museum piece than plaything. The teaser images show a sleek, almost mechanical finish, which makes sense given the line's name.
Why Chun-Li, and why now?
Chun-Li is the face of Street Fighter for a lot of people. She's been a mainstay since Street Fighter II, and her silhouette is instantly recognizable — the buns, the qipao, the muscular thighs. PCS knows this. The Standard Edition plays directly to nostalgia, while the Battle Edition caters to fans who've followed her evolution through Street Fighter V and 6.
This also lands at a moment when high-end collectibles are booming. Street Fighter 6 revitalized the franchise in 2023, and the announcement of a Nintendo Switch 2 port has kept the momentum going. PCS is capitalizing on that energy, but with a long lead time — pre-orders open over a year from now, and the figures ship a year after that. That's a bet on sustained interest.
How PCS builds its fighters
This isn't PCS's first rodeo with Street Fighter. The studio previously released a "powerlifting" Chun-Li figure in three different costumes, plus a Cammy powerlifter variant. Those figures leaned into a specific aesthetic — exaggerated muscles, gym gear, a playful twist on the characters. The Android line feels like the opposite: sleek, serious, almost sterile.
The shift is notable. PCS is positioning these as premium display pieces, not novelty items. The 1/4 scale puts them in the same bracket as high-end statues from Prime 1 Studio or Sideshow Collectibles. At nearly 19 inches tall, they demand shelf space and attention.
The key detail: that static pose
The shared pose is the most interesting choice here. It's not a signature Spinning Bird Kick or a Lightning Kick mid-animation. It's a grounded, ready stance — the kind fighters hold before a match starts. That makes sense for an "Android" line, which implies precision and restraint over action. But it also means the two figures will look nearly identical from a distance. The difference comes down to costume and paint.
PCS released comparison images alongside official Capcom screenshots from Street Fighter V, showing both outfits side-by-side. The Standard Edition's blue qipao is faithful to the original, while the Battle Edition swaps in a more armored, modern look with white and gold accents. If you're a completionist, you're looking at two purchases. If you're picking one, the choice comes down to which era of Chun-Li you prefer.
The bigger picture: collectibles in a post-SF6 world
High-end Street Fighter figures are having a moment. Good Smile Company, Storm Collectibles, and now PCS are all competing for shelf space. The difference is price point: PCS's 1/4 scale figures typically run between $400 and $600. That's not impulse-buy territory. That's "I need to plan this into my budget" territory.
The Android branding also hints at a broader line. If Chun-Li sells well, expect Ryu, Cammy, and maybe even Juri to follow. The static pose makes it easy to produce multiple characters without retooling the entire sculpt — just new heads, costumes, and paint apps. It's efficient, and it gives collectors a consistent display aesthetic.
What's next
Pre-orders open on July 23, 2026, through Premium Collectibles Studio's website and select retailers. The figures ship between July and September 2027. That's a long wait, but for collectors used to year-long pre-order cycles, it's business as usual. In the meantime, Street Fighter 6 continues to roll out new characters and content, keeping Chun-Li in the spotlight.
If you're eyeing one of these, mark your calendar for mid-2026. The Battle Edition is the more distinctive choice, but the Standard Edition's classic look has its own appeal. Either way, you've got time to decide.
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