She comes with three face plates including a smiling face, a serious face for spell casting as well as a cute bashful expression. but good quality dammit. But what I was struggling with was actually explaining to the I wanna be a good collector! youngins how I can pick up a box and simply /know/. Thanks for the article. If the pictures under "official" on MFC are the same as the ones on eBay, then they were not taken by the seller. Help me out a little bit! Also notice the black paint smudges on her shirt. When browsing through different Nendoroids on Amazon I noticed that there was both a Good Smile brand and a Good Smile Company brand. Almost all fake nendoroids come out of China, so if the seller is from China there is a good chance the figure is fake. Buying online can definitely be more of a challenge when it comes to avoiding bootlegs but as you stated as long as you research the seller, or just buy from a know trusted seller, things should be fine. The best method is to look at the nendoroid itself. Depends on the version I think, some of them have Aniplex stickers on them & some have Type Moon. The masochistic crusader joins the POP UP PARADE series.POP UP PARADE is a new series of figures tha.. "Yes, the Winter Shogun has arrived! I have a premium membership with Crunchyroll, they are a legit business and I can almost guarantee all the figures they sell are real. For more information concerning individual bootleg products that are currently being circulated on the market, visithttps://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/fake/listing/. :3. Thanks for the comment! Please use this thread to post any and all questions you might have regarding counterfeit figures. Its me again. The figure out of the box is the FakeFlan, and the heavily damaged box is the FakeFlan as well. 12 days ago &oast; CandyBorsch. I cant tell if they are certainly boot legs because they are actually alright (eyes are aligned and the skin isnt discolored) First off, I wanted to say thanks for writing such a great article. and also i got some question. Take a look at my earlier pictures and see if you can notice some differences in the real and fake nendoroid. If you see a nendoroid for sale at $15 USD, be cautious as there is a good chance its a fake. Sorry to hear about your fake nendoroid! Parts often fall off without even being touched. Megumin is a 14 year-old LN 14.3.3 archwizard who is part of the Crimson Demons race - modified humans who possess dark brown hair, crimson eyes, powerful magic affinity, and chniby characteristics. Insanely low prices should be throwing up some serious alert signals. About selling bootleg at an conventioncant you complain to a director of the activity? Im not really a Hatsune-shii fan (I cant figure her character because shes not in anime or such ^^, is she?) Haha Kirino is a nendoroid that has been on my to get list for a while but I just havent pulled the trigger on buying her yet. Oh bother! Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Good Smile Comapny Nendoroid KonoSuba 2 Megumin Action Figure JAPAN ZA-200 at the best online prices at eBay! I had heard about bootlegs and I was so worried until she arrived the day after I bought her. Be sure to be more careful in the future! Sellers from Japan are usually a safe bet for a real figure. Ive looked on mandarake for a while today as well and they have some great offers! Are all Nendoroids jointed, and do all of them have interchangeable parts? I got Ps5 Joker(1st released) and Kakashi from them. May be thats why they sell fake-nendo at major international festivals. Oh ok thats great to hear, thanks a bunch once again. The JK Blazer looks great on her which shows off her gorgeous body which is normally hidden by her usual outfit. http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/218/9/5/08_06_22_20_47_718_by_xxdustcatxx-d7txmcq.jpg Thanks u/TychoRC for creating this guide and helping answer questions! Therefore links to those sites are not permitted here. the figure looks a tad glossy in some spots. Display base is Green Most nendoroids from a series will have a sticker, either holographic or plain, on the front which contains the name of the licensing company for the anime the nendoroid is from. Wish appears to be nearly as bad as AliExpress in terms of bootleg frequency. Plus if youre buying them in person you cant see the exact product inside the box as its a blind box. Thank you so much! But I know its not a bootleg, however, I read this just to mame sure. You will have to pay for shipping from Japan, but otherwise they do have some great deals on there. Thanks for the comment! You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. I buy almost all of my figures through hobbysearch too, I guess they sort of became my go-to figure site for pre-orders. If you still arent sure you could upload photos and have me take a look at them if you want. I dont want bootlegs. Your article helps me pin down in better detail what it is I/we saw that clearly identifies bootleg markers of the figurine itself (my it just *looks* better! answer doesnt help people much sometimes LOL). Make sure to only buy from official retailers and partner shops!. . "POP UP PARADE is a new series of figures that are easy to colle.. But the pictures and comments on the product prove otherwise. http://www.ebay.com/itm/GoodSmile-Good-Smile-Nendoroid-365-Attack-on-Titan-Mikasa-Cute-3-5-Figure-NIB-/111216015325?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item19e4fdb7dd, I want a inexpensive one for I dont have much money, but I dont want a bootleg >.< I don't think the pictures are genuine, and taken from the official site so I doubt that~. thanks, Im definitely adding to my bookmarks to reference when i pull out my old nendoroids to make sure theyre legit. Her trademark . Youre not going to get a fake figure from playmoya, I have yet to hear a report about someone getting a fake. My gut feeling tells me its a bootleg, there are definitely bootlegs of this particular figure out there so theres a good chance its a fake. For example if the photo looks like this: Price plays a huge role in looking at things on ebay. Im not sure if there have been any confirmed Date Masamune bootleg nendoroids or not, but I wouldnt run the risk. User reports from Mercari depict a wide range of scenarios, with good sellers mixed in with people egregiously marking up their merchandise and more than a few bootlegs. I meant this one http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10235568 this one is OK? So this figure here is legit right? I saw one of the Hatsune Miku nendoroids that I wanted to purchase but shes long sold out on Hobbysearch so I did a google search for spotting fakes and stumbled on this article. Plus it was conveniently on sale for 9 bucks, with a shipping cost of 6. Sign up to receive exclusive news and promotions. Its kinda shiny and has 2 round stickers on the top an bottom to keep it closed. How i know it was legit was because in the listing it said it was manufactured by good smile then when i got the item it had an elite toys limited sticker on it who are good smiles official distributors in Hong Kong. If it says something like chibi figure and/or does not say good smile company or orange rogue in the title it is fake. Reference: OKL_014160_N. The facemold was surprisingly decent quality compared to the articles examples though, but when she loses her arms and legs at the slightest provocation, it is difficult to recommend. I definitely do want to get her and kuroneko sometime in the future, but they are on hold for now. Aniplex? The customer is responsible for any import / customs fees incurred. RealFlan had complete coloration.   Germany   |   English (US)   |   (EUR), remembering account, browser, and regional preferences, remembering privacy and security settings, personalized search, content, and recommendations, helping sellers understand their audience, showing relevant, targeted ads on and off Etsy, remember your login, general, and regional preferences, personalize content, search, recommendations, and offers. I tend to get most of my Nendoroids and Figmas from Hobbysearch but if I cant get them there, its good to know a few more trusted sellers. Hmm for some reason Im getting a 404 on the links you provided for the pictures, so I cant really tell without looking. 2 - Megumin - Nendoroid #725 - 2022 Re-release (Good Smile Company) Brand new 6,937. aquifer tim winton analysis landscape; uberti cattleman vs ruger vaquero; steve prohm contract; does noor herbal cream contain mercury; the loud house lincoln abused fanfiction Its not really the cons fault. 2,875. . Since there are so many small parts its common that during manufacturing inconsistencies in the fit of joints can occur. Yep, those links work. Second, I have a question. I might end up keeping it anyway, though, as Good Smile apparently refuses to sell Flandre anymore. The sakura miku nendoroid bootleg is the moat obvious to spot thats it is a bootleg. Sad, but the policy is just not being enforced properly. im really interested in this katsura hinagiku -> http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/2918/Nendoroid+Hinagiku+Katsura.html But now that I read this I know that those were obviously bootlegs, thanks so much! While Asuna had a second release, Kirito only had one release so theres fewer of him out there, which of course severely jacks up the price. I only say to avoid figures from China / Hong Kong area because that is where the fake figures are made and distributed from. 3. Some of these make their way to the United States with individuals who buy them in Japan and bring them back to sell on eBay or Amazon. Glad the article helped! These fees are applied per package, and are not included in the cost of the order. The seller seems to have good reviews, and at that price point it shouldnt be a fake, but Ive never purchased from that particular seller on Amazon so I cant say for sure. AmiAmi I got the official Miku nendoroid that you used in this article from Crunchyroll for $28 + shipping. It looks like she hasnt been released for a while, and it looks like she fetches a high price on the market these days. So Im posting it again.Is http://japan-best.com/ a good store to buy figures? And I just wanted to triple check if she is legit. Envo el mismo da El estilo de tu vida Todo lo que necesitas por menos Figura coleccin Hasbro Star Wars Vintage VC181 The Mandalorian Beskar Armor zona84.com, 49.8 Las mejores ofertas para Figura coleccin Hasbro Star Wars Vintage: The Mandalorian (Beskar Armor) VC181 estn en Compara precios y . Would bootlegs be less likely? Is the price far lower then the current average? 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Is it real or fake??? Please help! We are offering discounted shipping rates for a limited time! And now now.. i cant find an original Kirito nendoroid #295 Ive serched up all of the sites you said up there and all kiritos were sold out. Check MFC for known counterfeits. No shiny face perfect paint job and well fit! . I know some official GS distributors are on there if you catch it early (especially pre-orders), though I always have a bit of skepticism when I have to buy from somewhere other than my usual stores. But if its just a personal home collection it shouldnt matter if they are fake or not. I am new to buying Nendoroids and I was wondering if this Nendoroid is real. Glad you got it sorted out! http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-terraformer/item/200000014441/ It might be a bit more clear in this picture here: notice the difference in packaging. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Bootleg Megathread, March 01, 2023 Hello r/AnimeFigures, and welcome again to the Bootleg Megathread! Look for a holo sticker of authenticity. nenodroid are so.cheap not sure they a real or not. Hope this helps! B) Unless you are buying from a US/European retailer with a long-standing retail history or a legitimate Japanese retailer, forget it. Be sure to add her to your collection! hi, this article is very useful but i still cant figure out if my black rock shooter nendoroid is fake or not. IPS. This product is available from our partner shops. eviljackspicer:) 18 days ago &oast; bunnygirl. Megumin () is an Arch Wizard of the Crimson Magic Clan in the Fantasy World, and is the first person to join Kazuma's party. Although at this point Im probably so used to unboxing figures that I dont smell it anymore ^^;; Thanks for this awesome article! I always hear people saying Woah, its a bootleg! Megumin is a young girl with shoulder-length dark brown hair (smooth black in light novel) and oddly languid crimson-colored eyes. I am going to buy my boyfriend a Guilty Crown Nendoroid from a site you suggested. If you see a nendoroid in a box with one of its arms off, its almost certainly a bootleg. Its such a shame that vendors at conventions still sell bootlegs, but its something you just have to be aware of I guess. If youre new to buying, here are a few places to buy from. Sponsored. So dont be worried, it seems like this is a common problem with Nendoroid Petits. Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. 2 Manufacturer Good Smile Company Category Nendoroid Price 6,100 Release Date 2022/10 Specifications Painted ABS&PVC non-scale figure with stand included. Orders shipping outside of the U.S. may be subject to additional fees such as import / customs fees. Thanks for posting this. Yeah I would say to go with the plamoya one, youre probably better off buying from them, Hello? Yes! We export worldwide!! I get the PVC smell all the time, some are stronger than others though. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_k5jH9zrhrw/U34rJK6mC5I/AAAAAAAAMl8/061nHlAveYE/s1600/DSC_0091.JPG Yeah its a shame that shops carry fake nendoroids, but good job avoiding them! So if you're ever concerned about the authenticity of your figma, check these 5 easy giveaways to make sure you have the real deal. I havent bought from ebay in a while, but I just checked some listings today after reading your comment and you make a good point about sellers not saying its an official goodsmile figure. Also, dont buy Nendroids at Milanoo.com. Was just wondering if its normal for figma to be like this and just require you to be patient and delicate? Anyway, itll be here in a couple of days, and I was wondering if you would mind looking at it if I send pictures. It might be a decent quality figure, or it might be terrible. Figurine l'chelle 1/7 en ligne ? To complete your sign in, please tell us your I havent personally bought from greattoysonline so I cant speak from experience but from what Ive heard they do carry legitimate figures. The box is also perfect and the package was nice and looked correct. I just ordered a Megurine Luka petite Nendoroid. (also I am never buying from Milanoo ever again) Yeah unfortunately a lot of anime conventions have dealers that sell fake figures. Congratulations on your first figure! Im completely new to buying any type of anime figures, so Im very glad I found this. Heres the kicker. The eyes are also almost completely different from the real one, and the face is severely discolored. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. My Flandre is actually really nice compared to some other counterfeits Ive stumbled upon. Diamond comic distributors, inc. Congrats on your first nendoroid purchase! Rakuten works sort of like amazon in the sense that its a bunch of different shops / sellers selling things under one website. Looked at the figure its not glossy and the paint job is not messy. I almost bought one until looking around a bit for prices. If youre looking to buy her I would recommend going with a trusted retailer as she still is in stock in most places. I am also into the BJD hobby and I know they only use EMS, which even if is pricey, at least i find a certain security option; you are sure to get the package, and all in all, with the rates of on the spot at NYCC and the shipping, it more or less comes to the same. - Megumin Nendoroid (3rd-run) $56.00 in-stock KonoSuba - Megumin Swacchao! If the seller says Chinese version or Not original Japanese version that might be a clue of a fake. Voulez-vous acheter un Chara-ani Konosuba Megumin : Uniforme scolaire Ver. I noticed that the site also sells old Nendoroids like Haruhi Suzumiya. But my nendoroid is from hongkong. i appreciate your time! Buy Nendoroid Megumin: School Uniform Ver. (This is in addition to my previous comment) I paid $55 for her. We only source our figmas from reputable industry wholesalers who have years of positive history in the Japanese merchandise import business. What should i do? Glad you liked the article! She comes with three face plates including a smiling face, a serious face for spell casting as well as a cute bashful expression. GhostyMango 2 yr. ago. A lot of sellers like to list their items with the official photos put out by the manufacturer. I guess I lucked out because his outfit and color scheme is so simple that itd take a real dumb**** to screw up that paint job Oh, and of course I bought it on eBay. From the anime series "KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! This is because Vocaloid nendoroids dont have stickers on them (my guess is because they arent from an anime). This can be tricky because if youre buying a whole petit set the seller (usually smaller sellers) is more likely to take a photo from a different website rather than taking out every figure to photograph. Javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Dont buy from someone who has a picture like this, its an obvious fake. Thank you so much for this article! Can you guess which nendroroids they are from? She comes with three face plates including a smiling face, a serious face for spell casting as well as a cute bashful expression. 2 comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! If you look closely at the images on a bootleg box, the edges will be fuzzy or pixelated. Ill keep in watch for those in the future for sure, but one question: I have at least seen some nendoroids and other figurines in a site called Crunchyroll (The anime-watching site also has a shop online) but Im not sure if I should trust that site? All had been deboxed. To be sure you can compare your luka with the official photos to ensure that yours is real. Nendoroid are so adorable, I am going to collect more. Read our Cookie Policy. Oh this is fantastic! She did not look shiny, she looked authentic yet her paint job was not done well. http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-terraformer/item/200000014439/ I hope that more articles like this is being spread in the internet, because lately, at least in where live, there are villains who take the crime a step further by selling these improved bootlegs at the full price of their original counterparts. Check the edges of the images printed on the outside of the box. Usually the nendoroid petits dont come with extra hands or faces, although from what Ive experienced they do have some movement in the arms and neck joints. Enter minimum price to. But, I was wondering: Is it true that buying (or possessing) fake-nendo is really that bad and disgrace? Look at the small details, see if there are any smudges. This is why its important to know how to spot a fake nendoroid! The paint is shiny; the face expresions are switched; though the face plastic seems to be the color it has to be; the hair bangs + back are shiny and opaque; but the twintails are transparent and with gradient, same with the snow-leek; the tie is plain blue; the shirt is opaque white (the original is perled); joints are a different color; theres a possibility that it might not have the base (or maybe that just happened to me), Away from that, the paint job is really nicely done, the parts dont fall off at all, (at least, with mine), and shes really pretty, so Id say this bootleg is worth buying if it is cheap, you dont care its fake, and live in a country where its impossible to get something official without spending around $1000 or even more (in Argentina, a real nendo might cost $700 or more. Im looking at buying my First Nendoroid upon visiting Animethon at Grant MacEwan College(being as Anime Merchandise is Extremely Rare in my area) But what if I see features that might make it real, and might make it fake? I had a hard time figuring it out at first. Glad you liked the article. That was the only real reservation I had. This nendoroid is definitely a fake, from the location being in China to the picture of the box Im 100% positive shes fake. The back of the box had a As long as you have some trusted sellers there Im sure youre fine. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10259515. KonoSuba Nendoroid No.725 Megumin (Reissue) PRE-ORDER By: Good Smile Company $57 99 KonoSuba Pop Up Parade Kazuma Figure IN STOCK By: Max Factory $39 99 KonoSuba Nendoroid No.826 Yunyun (Reissue) PRE-ORDER By: Good Smile Company $55 99 KonoSuba Nendoroid No.876 Kazuma (Reissue) PRE-ORDER By: Good Smile Company $55 99 Please be sure to only post in the current one. Got my from Crunchyroll last Nov, they did inventory check at the end of year. wish more ppl like me can read your article n meet their real nendoroid.
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