My country taxes a lot and pretty much none of these sites will send them as gift (to avoid taxes) and have expensive shippings. The genius arch-wizard and member of the Crimson Magic Clan, Megumin is joining the Nendoroid series!! That was the only real reservation I had. 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/. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. ), Thank you so much for your advice! All stuff Crunchyroll sells is legit, http://www.amazon.com/Butler-Phantomhive-Nendoroid-Action-Figure/dp/B003LO27L2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1419892656&sr=8-2&keywords=ciel+phantomhive+nendoroid It was a pre-order, so there werent any comments. I bought it for 50 bucks, so Im hoping that its legit. I opened up the box at home. May be thats why they sell fake-nendo at major international festivals. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Look for a holo sticker of authenticity. I meant this one http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10235568 this one is OK? http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-terraformer/item/200000014439/ if the figure is $15 ITS FAKE. Youre a life saver! Okini Land: Worldwide Online Shop. Seriously, have I mentioned that yet? Any tips on finding preowned Megumin figures that arent fakes? Occasionally you might be able to find one second hand through amiami or mandarake for cheap but it can be hard. I have bought nendoroids on Amazon before and I have not gotten a fake so far, but I only buy from items/sellers that have good reviews. Can you spot which one is fake? Good Smile Company's Utaha Kasumigaoka is scheduled to be released in November . Nendo Dream 1.08K subscribers This video will show you some common signs between an authentic nendoroid and a bootleg nendoroid. I have bought from ebay and gotten legit figures, but you just need to be careful. I remember ordering my first Nendoroid, which happened to be my Miku one. Make sure the nendoroid has reviews & be sure to read them before you buy. and well, its sold out, ive been searching on the website you recommend from the article, also from googling, also amazon. These fees are applied per package, and are not included in the cost of the order. http://www.toylet.net/969237.html Captcha failed to load. If a figure is really popular it might get a re-release, but most often once a shop is sold out of a figure they probably are not going to get more. Furthermore, the nendoroid with the most number of bootlegs created is probably Miku, as shes very popular. Youre not going to get a fake figure from playmoya, I have yet to hear a report about someone getting a fake. The box design is inspired by the Bandai One Piece figurines. My name is Megumin! I dont think it is a bootleg, even though the joints were tricky at first. Buying from them is like asking to pay twice the price in taxes. comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! I managed to get a hold of this situation. Hope i will get Sanada Yukimura too. Nendoroid Megumin Brand: Good Smile Company Style#: G12958 Availability: Available Now Shipping From: This item will ship from the US $55.99 Due to geographical licensing restrictions this item can only be shipped to following countries: Purchasing from Japan or another country? Good move being careful before you buy! "POP UP PARADE is a series o.. Its an esteemed privilege to see a goddess in her swimsuit, you know! These guys are surprisingly very helpful; they helped me identify my first nendoroid (which happens to be Megurine Luka #97) that I suspected was a bootleg (it wasnt, thankfully ^_^). The snow miku nendoroid will be a bit more tricky to find. series!Megumin from "KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO!" For some reason, the realFlan has a lot of red-bleed on the hat, while the fakeFlan does not. I was making sure that i didnt buy bootlegs. Sounds like youre sonic figure is legitimate. I think you were a bit harsh on ebay sellers the main thing with using it is just read the listing if its bootleg theres a lot of give aways with whats said in it. . Let us know why you think this might be a bootleg, or why you dont trust this seller. The eyes are also almost completely different from the real one, and the face is severely discolored. Please help! Thank you so much. Some bootleg boxes are very easy to spot, and some- not so much. If so it should have a large round sticker on the front of it saying it comes packaged with a DVD. Be sure to be more careful in the future . Nendoroid & Mini Figures Nendoroid Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Rem (Re-run) Nendoroid Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- Rem (Re-run) This product does not balance on its. Finding out of production figures can be tricky as figures always tend to sell out quickly especially if the character is really popular. I have never actually seen Bootleg nendoroids before, but now that i know, ill be able to identify Bootleg nendoroids. Also, another great resource is GoodSmiles Bootleg Warning list. Greetings! But I know its not a bootleg, however, I read this just to mame sure. Learn more. If the joint broke really easy then it might be fake. BTW the joint is broken on it; The it mightve been weakened (since Sonics head is so heavy compared to his body; not sure if every Nendoroid is like that, this is my first one), but I could actually see exactly where it broke off from the body. If u dont want to spend $$ and willing to wait, keep checking in themor pray for the re-release , Ive decided to check on Ebay, but theyre also pretty expensive (its probably bc shes very popular). Oh, good, I think the website looks pretty legit, and it doesnt seem like theyd sell fake merchandise. Series. Im actually made fun of a bit because Im so anal about being careful with all of my collectibles, hadnt really even posed the Sonic and the head just plopped off. I wanted to thank you so much for this! When I see huge numbers for sale over the internet at knock down prices it is clear that fakes are everywhere. Since they are pre-owned there is always the chance of the figure having damage, its up to the seller to tell you what kind of condition the figure is in. Aniplex? 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. Sorry to hear about the broken part Nendoroid parts do break if you arent careful with them, so be sure to be extra careful in the future! They only downside is her wings arent too bright. You can see on the fake miku (left one) that there is a blob of black on her skirt, and the paint on her tie clips is not all that good. Youll just have to see when they come in I guess. Forehead is exposed a little more than normal im a newbie and i only own three petit nendos and three regular nendos so far, but i plan on collecting way more. They may also contain descriptions like "China version" to avoid admitting that they are fake; similar weasel-word terms include "hand-made" (and its often-associated "item size may vary") and "colors may differ on your screen". Like you said, this one is going to be a hard one to tell the difference between a real and a fake. nenodroid are so.cheap not sure they a real or not. Pingback: / // . (also I am never buying from Milanoo ever again) Hi There!Your Blog Post Is Really Awesome! You have a bootleg! Megumin joins the Nendoroid Swacchao! Can you help me find a new or even a used one for a normal price ( because i found one for 100$ and an other one for 110$ + they are used) ? I havent heard too many horror stories of fakes listed, however there still is a possibility since its based on the seller. (>.<) I was nervous since I read smell often indicate bootleg. And ive also asked some photos of nendo which is stated MISB. Past Bootleg Megathreads can be found here, for reference only. Javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Bootleg warning for all fans! Anyways thanks for replying, still helps hearing it from someone who knows more about figures. Amazon.com Amazon.com: Megumin KonoSuba Arch Wizard Crimson Demon Clan Pillow Cover 150x50cm (59x19.6in) Japanese Satin Anime Cosplay Dakimakura Hugging Pillow Case, (W-D10AM) : Home & Kitchen AmiAmi [Character & Hobby Shop] | Bushiroad Sleeve Collection High Grade Vol.1236 KonoSuba 2 "Megumin" Pack (Released) I bought the figure for a hefty $10 US from a shady Chinese guy, so that sort of sealed the deal for me in concluding that my figure is a fake. Ive gotten quite a few where Ive had the hardest time getting the peg into their back, sometimes Ive even taken a small knife and widened the hole where the peg goes in so I could get it to fit! I only say to avoid figures from China / Hong Kong area because that is where the fake figures are made and distributed from. I got Ps5 Joker(1st released) and Kakashi from them. I would imagine theyd be quite difficult to fake because they have magnets and stuff. If your pre-order is delayed, you will be notified via email by the end of the month. The more commonly-asked of those deal primarily in resins from studios which do not have a license from the Japanese IP holders to produce merchandise. And if your not sure ask the seller for photos ect. I usually find that the be the easiest place to spot differences!). Confusing. Keep in mind that all retailers on the sidebar are approved by r/AnimeFigures, and do not sell bootlegs. It is a legitimate figma as well. . Keep in mind that anyone can view public collectionsthey may also appear in recommendations and other places. Her paint job is good and her skin isnt shiny at all.She had that smell new Nendoroids have when I took her out the box.Her stand is round but it has CFMs label on it.I bought her in Thailand when I was still new to the Nendoroid series. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Ah, sad, but true. . I took your advice to carefully. Look specifically for feedback where the buyer received a bootleg. While the joints on my nendoroid are stiff as a board and dont move at all, shes got a horrible paint job and a glossy finish. Hello! ALL figma stands have the figma logo embossed on the base plate. on Okini Land to get it at the best price! 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. Yeah I would say to go with the plamoya one, youre probably better off buying from them, Hello? The small parts are held in with tape in the fake one, something that is rarely done with real nendoroids if at all. Have you heard of this figure being easy to break? We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. Its kinda shiny and has 2 round stickers on the top an bottom to keep it closed. But other then that good article and should be helpful for my future nendoroid collecting ^^. Glad you liked the article! Might not buy too many more figures at comic con later this year. Another thing to mention is the neck joints of fake nendoroids, which in the case of this fake Miku do not match the face color. Just curious. Any info on that? *Points where it could be real:* But when I was looking for an osomatsu nendoroid I found three but they had no reviews. Thank goodness I can never make up my mind because I would have bought one by now, and probably a fake one at that! 2 years ago. Congratulations on your first figure! Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Ive done some research about the person and until now the buyers ive asked answer that he is a good seller and not selling bootleg, he also got a recommended seller comment from the buyers. Im not sure if there have been any confirmed Date Masamune bootleg nendoroids or not, but I wouldnt run the risk. I also thought that it was too good to be true (a lesson I learned when I had bought soundtracks to Sonic Unleashed, Sonic Adventure 2, True Blue: Best of Sonic, Kingdom Hearts 2 and both the soundtrack and vocal tracks CD for Sonic and the Black Knight on eBay over the years, for all great prices. I really appreciate it, I hope my first nendroid will be genuine! Got my from Crunchyroll last Nov, they did inventory check at the end of year. My guess is the figure was probably opened at some point and then taped back up. GoodsmileUs also have rare nendo in-stock on their website from time to time. And hell be for display in my room anyway. Help me out a little bit! For example: I bought a 1/8 Scale PVC Figure of *Nelliel* from Bleach at Comex Hobby a while back, but I cant tell if its real or fake? I just ordered a Megurine Luka petite Nendoroid. Authentic figmas sold in Japan should have a holographic sticker or some other type of indication on the front of the box beside the figma title. Reference: OKL_014161_N. ^^ do you by chance know if this is authentic?? Rakuten works sort of like amazon in the sense that its a bunch of different shops / sellers selling things under one website. I cant think of any official nendoroid products off the top of my head that dont have at least some movement Im curious, which nendoroids were they? So you might be saying to yourself Its nice to be able to spot the differences in person, but what if Im buying online?. http://www.milanoo.com/product/accel-world-black-lotus-pvc-stylish-anime-action-figure-p303264.html. AcePlatinum. Youd think an anime con would be more on top of preventing sales of bootleg merchandise, but I guess thats just wishful thinking. There is a risk involved when buying there, but if you want to buy from ebay there are a few things you should look out for to avoid getting a fake: Another place you can encounter fakes is on Amazon, but its not as common as ebay. I checked my orginal hatsune miku nendoroid and I know it is not fake at all. "KADOKAWA presents a 1/7th scale figure of Megumin from ".. "My name is Yunyun! If it says something like chibi figure and/or does not say good smile company or orange rogue in the title it is fake. (Box is still unopened) Yesterday, I just bought my first nendoroid for $55( in person, with another seller). In the pic above are four stickers from various nendoroids. It is the Akahitoha version. Also selling my Nitocris nendoroid as well. Be aware there is a bootleg of Nendoroid Matoi Ryuko! English Franais Currency $ Australian Dollar; R$ Brazilian Real $ Canadian Dollar; CHF Swiss Franc Euro British Pound Sterling I bought a Sebastian Michaelis Nendroid for around 15 bucks, and it claims it was a real Nendroid. Does the box have a sticker on the front? I do have a figma box that has a Sales outside Japan only sticker on the back, with another sticker (not AAA) from a different distribution company. Ive looked up other figures on the website and people seem a bit unsure whether they are legit or bootleg! 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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. I am very happy. One more thing to add to about buying nendoroids online. looking for her in the US! I was wondering if my Megurine Luka Nendoroid was fake. your guide was the first thing I went to after received the figure. I wont be too pleased with it if it is a fake but I will still love it like a misbehaving puppy <3 - Megumin Nendoroid (3rd-run) $44.80 $56.00 or 4 interest-free payments of $11.20 with Quantity: Maximum 3 units per customer Add to Cart. How well do Nendoroid Petits usually fit into their stands? RealFlan had complete coloration. I figured it out myself yesterday, but thanks anyway. . I really hope I dont get a fake sebastian one. I kind of thought something was up because it had an awful plastic smell before I even took it out of the packing box it came in. Visit hotel website. Hope this helps! Remember to be as detailed as possible when asking for help. Something ive noticed on ebay is most of the time the people selling bootlegs make no mention what so ever of the manufacture or have a note saying not orignal version chinese version or something like that in there listing since it is against ebays terms of use to misrepresent the item. Facial features are NOT distorted/messed up. Thanks for the comment! Some dealers just show up with bootlegs so often that it stops being worth trying to catch them after a while. All had been deboxed. Grrrr!! (Comparison tip: Start with the hair. Cant find anything about these stickers. From what you described she sounds legit, I think you should be fine. Either theyre VERY high quality knockoffs or I just got lucky. Yes, Japan-Best does carry legitimate figures. There are definitely bootleg nendoroid petits, and there are definitely fakes of the Madoka Magica nedoroid petits out there. Yep, those links work. Although I do have the Kirino figma . I live in the US, and Im trying to find a legit Megumin nendoroid for my birthday. L is a very popular bootleg nendoroid, since he was released a long time ago its probably more common to find the bootleg version than the official Goodsmile one. Thank you again for this. I stumbled on this site : rakuten, Japanese imports for Canada (i live in Montreal, Canada) and as I was searching for Nendoroids and some of them are really low priced and i find it suspicious as the provided pictures they show are it looks like an image saved from an official site http://global.rakuten.com/en/search?st=&tl=0&k=nendoroid and you seem quite the knowledgeable resource to ask. And i have good news i found a Kirito figure! thank you! And Im so happy Sebby wears mostly Black, mainly because if theyre any smudges on his uniform, I can just fix him up! Glad you liked the article! 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. Thank you so much~. KonoSuba:God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! You can order here Thanks for the comment! I ordered a Flandre nendoroid and it got here just yesterday. The sticker should look like this : http://waa.ai/8I6.jpg. Bootleg Megathread, March 01, 2023 Hello r/AnimeFigures, and welcome again to the Bootleg Megathread! Do you think you could help me? . Sorry to hear you got a fake! I also recommend against using GSC websites bootleg warning section as the sole aid to identify bootlegs since those bootlegs pictures they are showing are far, far worse than the real bootlegs one may find in the stores. Good article. ( ) Adapted from the GoodSmile website:My name is Megumin! She's been recreated based on Kurone Mishima's illustration from the 14th volume of the light novel. However, with all their high-tech equipment I dont know why they dont have a database with the pedigrees of each and every figurine and name of owner. When browsing through different Nendoroids on Amazon I noticed that there was both a Good Smile brand and a Good Smile Company brand. 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.
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