Bandai Spirits' Ichiban Kuji Mega Vignette of EVA-01 recreates the iconic Unit-01 in a compact, museum-quality vignette. Standing approximately 150 mm tall, the piece captures EVA-01's towering silhouette with its signature purple and neon green color scheme, detailed panel lines, and armored plating textures. The sculpt emphasizes dynamic forward motion—leaning, knees bent, arms positioned to convey momentum—reflecting the 'Zenryoku Shissou!' (full power dash) theme. Matte and subtle gloss finishes are used to differentiate rubbery technological joints from hard armor, with careful paint shading on the head horn, eye lenses, and exposed chest components. The small base integrates debris and battle-scar motifs to anchor the figure visually, making it suitable for display on shelves or within dioramas.

EVA-01 is one of the central Evangelion units in the Rebuild series, a bio-mechanical giant piloted by Shinji Ikari. Created by NERV and based on the Evangelion prototypes, Unit-01 combines advanced mechanical armor with a living, organic core. Throughout Evangelion Shin Gekijouban (the Rebuild films) EVA-01 displays unpredictable and often berserk behavior, protecting its pilot with instinctive ferocity and exhibiting powers beyond standard specifications. It has a deep connection to human emotion and the series' larger metaphysical themes, including the nature of consciousness and the origins of life. As both a weapon against the mysterious beings known as Angels and a symbol of personal struggle for its pilots, EVA-01's dramatic transformations, sealed memories, and sudden surges of power play a pivotal role in the narrative, driving character development and high-stakes confrontations.