Key takeaways
- 1/6 scale figures are one sixth of the character's real height, usually around 30 cm tall.
- Sixth scale is the standard for premium articulated figures from Hot Toys, Blitzway and Sideshow.
- 1/4 scale pieces are larger statues, while 1/10 Art Scale pieces are smaller and more affordable.
- 1:1 or life-size means the real size of the object or character.
- Matching scales helps pieces display well together.
1/6 scale figures explained simply: they're made at one sixth of the real size of the character, which puts most of them at around 30 cm tall. It's the standard scale for premium articulated figures, and understanding it makes it much easier to plan a collection.
This guide explains the scales you'll see across our range and how they fit together.
| 1/10 (Art Scale) | Around 20 to 25 cm, compact statues |
|---|---|
| 1/6 (sixth scale) | Around 30 cm, articulated figures |
| 1/5 | Larger maquettes, around 50 cm |
| 1/4 (quarter scale) | Large statues, often 50 cm and above |
| 1:1 (life-size) | Real size, props, helmets and busts |
What 1/6 Scale Figures Are
A 1/6 scale figure is one sixth of the character's height. A 180 cm character becomes a 30 cm figure. Sixth scale figures from Hot Toys, Blitzway and Sideshow are usually fully articulated, with fabric costumes, interchangeable hands and accessories.
Why sixth scale is so popular
It's big enough for real detail but small enough to build a collection on a shelf. The Blitzway Ghostbusters figures are a good example: 31 cm, fully poseable and in stock.
Smaller and Larger Scales
1/10 Art Scale
Iron Studios' Art Scale statues are compact and affordable. The TMNT Raphael stands 21 cm.
1/4 and 1/5 scale
Quarter scale statues are significantly larger. Iron Studios' 1/4 Obi-Wan Kenobi stands 66 cm, and Tweeterhead's 1/5 maquettes are over 50 cm.
1:1 life-size
Life-size pieces are the real size, such as Sideshow's 1:1 The Child or full-size helmet replicas.
Mixing Scales in a Collection
Keep figures together
Sixth scale figures look best displayed with other sixth scale figures and vehicles, such as Blitzway's 1/6 Ecto-1.
Use statues as centrepieces
Larger 1/4 statues work as a focal point, with smaller pieces around them.
Now you've had 1/6 scale figures explained, browse our action figures or our statues.
What does 1/6 scale mean for figures?
For 1/6 scale figures, it means the figure is one sixth of the character's real height, usually around 30 cm tall.
How tall are 1/6 scale figures?
Most 1/6 scale figures stand around 28 to 32 cm, depending on the character's height.
Is 1/4 bigger than 1/6?
Yes, 1/4 scale is larger. A 1/4 scale piece is a quarter of real size, while 1/6 is a sixth.
What is Art Scale?
Art Scale is Iron Studios' 1/10 scale statue line, smaller and more affordable than its larger statues.
What does 1:1 mean?
1:1 means life-size, the real size of the character or object.
Do you ship outside the UK?
Yes, we ship across the UK and Europe from our base in Tamworth. UK delivery is free, and European orders have a flat delivery charge shown at checkout, with import duties and taxes included so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. See our Shipping Policy for full details.