Quick answer

Buy the Pop Up Parade Rikka Takarada L Size if you want a large, centerpiece-style figure and your shelf can handle a roughly 220mm display. Buy the Pop Up Parade Soshiro Hoshina if you want a smaller, lower-cost character figure that is easier to fit into a crowded collection. Both are non-scale painted plastic figures with a stand included, so the real decision comes down to size, price, and how much display space you are willing to give up.

What actually separates these two figures

The biggest difference is scale class. Rikka Takarada belongs to the Pop Up Parade L line, which Good Smile Company describes as bringing the same impact as a scale figure. Soshiro Hoshina belongs to the standard Pop Up Parade approach, which is built around figures that are easy to collect with affordable prices and speedy releases. That single distinction drives almost every practical choice between them.

The second difference is height. Rikka Takarada L Size stands approximately 220mm tall, while Soshiro Hoshina stands approximately 180mm. On a shelf, that is not a small gap. Rikka will occupy more vertical space and read as a focal point, while Hoshina will sit more comfortably among standard-sized figures and smaller display groups.

Price and value in the current catalog

In the current Panda Hobby catalog, the Rikka Takarada L Size figure is listed at USD 49.88 against a comparison price of USD 83.13. Soshiro Hoshina is listed at USD 33.11 against a comparison price of USD 44.14. Both are discounted relative to their catalog comparison prices, but they sit in different budget brackets.

If you are buying your first Pop Up Parade figure, Hoshina is the lower-risk entry point. If you already own several standard figures and want one that stands out, the Rikka L Size price is still well below what a full scale figure usually costs, which is exactly the value the L line is designed to deliver.

Display space: the constraint people forget

Before choosing, measure the shelf or cabinet where the figure will live. A 220mm figure needs roughly 22cm of clear vertical space before you account for the stand and any pose angle. A 180mm figure needs about 18cm. That difference often decides the purchase more than the character does.

Rikka Takarada L Size is best treated as a deliberate display piece. Soshiro Hoshina is easier to rotate, group, or move between shelves. Neither is better in the abstract; they simply suit different amounts of available space.

How to decide between Rikka and Hoshina

Choose Rikka Takarada L Size if you are a Gridman Universe fan, you want a larger figure without paying scale-figure prices, and you have a dedicated spot for it. Choose Soshiro Hoshina if you are a Kaiju No. 8 collector, you want to keep spending lower, or you are building a group of standard-size Pop Up Parade figures.

If you genuinely like both characters and your budget allows, they are not mutually exclusive. The L Size figure anchors a shelf; the standard figure fills it. Buying them together gives you one large focal point and one flexible supporting piece.

Trade-offs to weigh before you buy

  • Size versus space: Rikka Takarada L Size is approximately 220mm; Soshiro Hoshina is approximately 180mm. The larger figure delivers more visual impact but consumes noticeably more shelf height. Measure your shelf first. If you have under 22cm of clear height, Hoshina is the safer pick.
  • Price versus presence: Rikka is listed at USD 49.88 versus a USD 83.13 comparison price; Hoshina is listed at USD 33.11 versus a USD 44.14 comparison price. Both are discounted, but Hoshina costs less up front. Pay the difference for Rikka only if you specifically want the L line's larger presence.
  • Franchise versus flexibility: Rikka comes from Gridman Universe and Hoshina from Kaiju No. 8, so character preference is a legitimate deciding factor. Both are non-scale figures with a stand included, so build quality expectations are consistent across the two. If you have no strong franchise preference, let shelf space and budget decide rather than forcing a character choice.

Product facts that affect the decision

  • Pop Up Parade - Rikka Takarada L Size - Gridman Universe: Pop Up Parade L line figure, painted plastic non-scale complete product with stand included, approximately 220mm in height. The 220mm height makes this a shelf centerpiece rather than a filler figure, so confirm you have roughly 22cm of clear display height before ordering.
  • Pop Up Parade - Soshiro Hoshina - Kaiju No. 8: Pop Up Parade figure, painted plastic non-scale complete product with stand included, approximately 180mm in height. At around 180mm it fits standard shelving and groups easily with other Pop Up Parade figures, which makes it the more flexible choice for crowded displays.

Who should buy which

Best for

  • Collectors who want a large, centerpiece-style Pop Up Parade figure and have roughly 22cm of clear display height
  • Gridman Universe fans who want Rikka Takarada in the L line format
  • Buyers who want scale-figure impact without paying full scale-figure prices

Not for

  • Collectors with tight shelf space who need a figure that fits standard 18cm display slots
  • Buyers prioritizing the lowest possible spend on a single Pop Up Parade figure
  • Shoppers specifically looking for a Kaiju No. 8 character rather than a Gridman Universe character