For example, the original nendoroid would have a solid shade of brick red, while the fake would have a pastel-like red. I havent bought a Nendoroid before, and Id really appreciate the help! Or just order all your figmas from figmaWORLD.com and you'll never have to worry! And if your not sure ask the seller for photos ect. Sorry to hear you got a fake! Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. Ive been looking into getting some Nendroids since I am getting some money for my birthday soon and it seems the ones that I can only be found pre-owned. ( ) Nice job! * The bonus will be sent at the time your product is ready to ship. The plastic case on the fake one barely fit together, where as the plastic case on the real one fit nice and tight. 2 has come another extremely popular Nendoroid doll - Megumin! Look for the proper sticker on the front of the box. This includes questions such as Is my figure a bootleg? and Can I trust this seller?. http://www.milanoo.com/product/lovely-vocaloid-hatsune-miku-anime-action-figure-p209352.html I checked a few of my nendoroid boxes but none of them had such a sticker, even the ones with the AAA distro sticker on the back didnt have it. 1 month ago. The good thing about amazon is that customers can write reviews, which will tell you if the nendoroid is real or not. http://www.toylet.net/969237.html 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. http://www.milanoo.com/product/accel-world-black-lotus-pvc-stylish-anime-action-figure-p303264.html. These fees are applied per package, and are not included in the cost of the order. Ive been collecting various collectable things/merch at anime cons since 2001, so my bootleg detection skills are strong (especially helped by a stint of living in Japan its good to know what its like to buy from the country of origin). Along with her arm being completely loose. What are your thoughts on the GoodSmile Amazon page? Cookies and similar technologies are used to improve your experience, to do things like: Without these technologies, things like personalized recommendations, your account preferences, or localisation may not work correctly. Thank you for this article! Chances are your nendoroid is legit, rightstuf does sell authentic merchandise so they definitely dont sell bootlegs. I just ordered a Megurine Luka petite Nendoroid. pnp, Sorry to hear! 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 Keep in mind that all retailers on the sidebar are approved by r/AnimeFigures, and do not sell bootlegs. There are many others you can buy from, but be sure to do a little research before you buy. Yeah unfortunately a lot of anime conventions have dealers that sell fake figures. 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. Worth it! I usually find that the be the easiest place to spot differences!). shipping and etc) i saw this article, then checked my stuff immediately and it says its a chinese ver. How do u spot Maria Takayama Nendoroid bootleg? Normal price for this figure these days is around $70-80 USD. Im not sure if there have been any confirmed Date Masamune bootleg nendoroids or not, but I wouldnt run the risk. . Thanks for the article. Another huge thing to look at is the paint job. would that be a safer bet? I found a Hatsune Miku nendoroid on http://www.toylet.net . I would doubt that those are fakes, most likely legit. since 2013. 4: The Paint Job. $14.99. The box has the round sticker seals on top and bottom of the box, but each end has 2. There are some points on it that make me think its real, while there are other points that make me think its fake. Mine costed $350). ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, https://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/fake/listing/. 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? please respond asap cuz im considering pre-ordering it and that ends on the 14 Thanks for your help! I meant this one http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10235568 this one is OK? You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. If the seller is from China/Hong Kong area, be weary of fakes. I had fun. Thanks! 12 days ago ⊛ CandyBorsch. In my hands I have two Miku Hatsune nendoroids. Which one do you think is real? My guess would be the figure skating is just a bad translation. 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. Sorry to hear about your sonic nendoroid! 26 days ago ⊛-Greedy-Is anyone willing to sell me the bonus pieces from them? But I can fix him up and make him into a stable Nendroid anyway. If youre looking to buy her I would recommend going with a trusted retailer as she still is in stock in most places. Thanks for the comment! Unfortunately I wasnt able to track down a Kirito that wasnt expensive since SAO is such a popular series naturally the nendoroids are in high demand. But, it IS a rare deal! GoodSmile Company is the official name of the company behind the nendoroid brand. 55 dollars is a standard price you would pay for a nendoroid at a convention. Oh no i did the most stupid thing in the world TT wTT now i have to do something because i have two fake nendoroids on their way to my mail but anyways thanks now i have learned a lesson, Sorry to hear about your fake nendoroids! We are offering discounted shipping rates for a limited time! Sad, but the policy is just not being enforced properly. So far anyone that Ive talked to who has used milanoo.com to buy nendoroids has gotten a fake. What I like is that the figures there are cheaper than most online sites, and they ship internationally (free even if youre local). the only one that i have found so far that seems the most credible is http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nendoroid-Kuroshitsuji-Black-Butler-Sebastian-Michaelis-68-Figure-Good-Smile-/251527417219?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a9033cd83 this one, but its also one of the most expensive i guess i just wanted your opinion before purchasing? Ive looked up other figures on the website and people seem a bit unsure whether they are legit or bootleg! 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. Leipziger Platz 22, 90491 Nuremberg, Bavaria Germany. All had been deboxed. It was a pre-order, so there werent any comments. So dont be worried, it seems like this is a common problem with Nendoroid Petits. Figurine l'chelle 1/7 en ligne ? Authentic boxes from Max Factory will have images with clean, crisp edges. Promise Im going to get better at this so I dont have to keep asking a bunch of the simpler stuff haha. My best guess for why the sticker is on there is the distribution company put them on after they imported the figures from japan to show they are slated for localized distribution only. I would imagine theyd be quite difficult to fake because they have magnets and stuff. . When I see huge numbers for sale over the internet at knock down prices it is clear that fakes are everywhere. Should there be some kind of snapping sound when they fit in? It certainly is possible to get real figures from HK, just be careful. But learning the other few tricks, I now know if theyre truly fake. You know, may be we have to call you The Nen-guru. Glad you liked the article. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Nendoroid KonoSuba 2 Megumin School Uniform ver. Javascript seems to be disabled in your browser. Yeah import taxes can be a huge pain especially if you dont have any local shops to buy from. She comes with three face plates including a gentle smiling face, an absentminded curious face and a lovable sad face. can you help me recommend the best shop with also the best price. Another indicator is if MyFigureCollection doesn't list the either the statue, its manufacturer, or the shop it's being sold on. If you joint is broken I suggest you contact GoodSmile support, they are usually pretty good about providing a new one for you : http://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/ . Look at the small details, see if there are any smudges. Its pretty obviously a bootleg, but the price was half off and quite honestly they paintjob wasnt that terrible aside from the crystals on the wings. Remember that shiny face I was talking about earlier? 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. But I know its not a bootleg, however, I read this just to mame sure. Was just wondering if its normal for figma to be like this and just require you to be patient and delicate? What gives?. to fake. A) if you paid less than $55-60USD then ITS A FAKE. This way you can make an informed decision, when purchasing a. When buying petits online, follow the same rules as nendoroids: make sure youre seeing pictures of the actual product taken by the seller, not a stock photo from the GSC website. For example if the photo looks like this: Price plays a huge role in looking at things on ebay. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! the price definitely led me to think its fake but still not sure! After all its the policy. The fact that no Figma or Nendoroid of Megumin has at least one of those faces is criminal, and another proof that we can't have nice things. Looks like they are pretty decent as far as bootleg figures go! Turning off the personalized advertising setting wont stop you from seeing Etsy ads or impact Etsy's own personalization technologies, but it may make the ads you see less relevant or more repetitive. Bootleg warning for all fans! Might not buy too many more figures at comic con later this year. Based on what youve described I honestly cant say for certain whether shes real or fake, Im kind of leaning towards fake but thats just a wild guess. If your pre-order is delayed, you will be notified via email by the end of the month. I wasnt sure about this before but now I am. SAL shipping is slightly cheaper, but usually takes weeks to arrive and doesnt offer tracking. How annoying is it to buy a fake NENDOROID? Megumin Konosuba Holographic Anime Peeker Sticker - Holographic, Gloss - Megumin Anime Sticker - Fan Art *Points where it could be a fake:* The box is also perfect and the package was nice and looked correct. and i suggest not to buy it because it could break easily,mine broke before i even open it, Good info, sad i already bought an nendroid from Milanoo.com but i know i will order from Amiami, no big loss imo. You know, there are some people who cannot afford to buy genuine-nendo, and they dont mind with the fakeas long they can own the physical substance of their idol-chara. Fans wil Jlist. Hmm.. difficult to tell since Ive never bought from or even heard of Hyperionz, they look like a relatively new online shop so hard to tell. You have a bootleg! Glad you enjoyed the article! Hobbysearch (my personal favorite) Yes, anything from the GSC online shop is legit. Also here is a picture I took a while back of my madoka nendoroid in case you want to compare: http://waa.ai/9c6. Here you can get a better comparison look of the two nendoroids. Glad you found the article helpful . Is it real or fake??? 6,224 new 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! So no need to worry! thank God i didnt buy that fake asuna nendroid! Got my from Crunchyroll last Nov, they did inventory check at the end of year. $44.80 Aqua. I have a premium membership with Crunchyroll, they are a legit business and I can almost guarantee all the figures they sell are real. There is a significant difference in quality between a Bootleg nendoroid and a real one. I came across this seller who had a really good reputation on Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/361327892150?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). Look for a holo sticker of authenticity. Would it be wrong to order from Taobao? If you look closely at the images on a bootleg box, the edges will be fuzzy or pixelated. Grrrr!! Please help! I wanted a Date Masamune (from Sengoku Basara) Nendoroid but when i went onto the websites that youve mentioned that sells legit Nendoroids and other products from GCS, i couldnt find it. The sticker should look like this : http://waa.ai/8I6.jpg. Plus it was conveniently on sale for 9 bucks, with a shipping cost of 6. Visitez Japan Figure et achetez ce Chara-ani Konosuba Megumin : Uniforme scolaire Ver. Is is still available? I can guarantee that anything bought from this website is legit. Look specifically for feedback where the buyer received a bootleg. im really interested in this katsura hinagiku -> http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/2918/Nendoroid+Hinagiku+Katsura.html Yeah it definitely looks like the the one on the right is real, especially when you look at the differences in the graphics of the box, HI frasbob!   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. A lot of sellers like to list their items with the official photos put out by the manufacturer. La preventa de la figura Nendoroid de Sylphy comenzar el 28 de febrero y finalizar el 13 de abril. Those partners may have their own information theyve collected about you. Madoka should definitely come with a stand, is the stand missing from the package? She is one of the main characters of the KonoSuba series. Her trademark wizard hat can easily be attached and removed for a quick change in appearance, and various other optional parts are also included such as her staff, an Explosion effect part, her fashionable eye-patch and glinting eye effect parts! Im working on a video that will give tips for new figure collectors, do you mind if I use some of your pictures? Nendoroid Megumin Series KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! Nendoroid Swacchao! Thank you so much. Im thinking about ordering petit nendoroid madoka magica set from amazon (possibly the Japanese amazon) and I was wondering if they make fake petit nendroids. Did you buy her recently? but good quality dammit. Looked at the box unfortunately no sticker, just one for sale out side of japan. For EMS shipping the cost is usually around $20 or so for a single figure, with the cost going up as you buy more figures. Is there still a possibility of getting something fake or damaged? We encourage you guys to practice these tips before posting here. GoodSmile does not produce huge overruns of stock for the retail market. Her box isnt exactly in good condition but my friend told me that it probably got bumped around during transport. ive just read the whole page here and most of the comment. Thanks for the article on bootlegs!!!! I got a Haruhi Suzumiya nendoroid from Plamoya and it arrived today! now im going to try online shop. The box looked authentic though she did not have the authenticity sticker. If you have any questions to ask, be sure to leave a comment and Ill do my best to answer! I just recently bought two nendoroids (Rin and Len Kagamine) for $22.00 on ebay and they are coming from biejing. https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1421798/all However, they made sure to put that I could have an exchange if the item was still available. As you mentioned, picking out bootleg figures without the help of an experienced collector can be a huge challenge. Be sure to look at the feedback for the seller to make sure they are legit. Her cute maid uniform has been carefully converted into Nendoroid size, and her standard expression is based on the scene where she first met Subaru and had a bit of an untrusting, cold gaze. Check MFC for known counterfeits. I usually order things from there. Thanks. Thanks! And its real sad that cons try to sell bootlegs as well..damn..if its too good to be true..it probably is =3. I have a question, though: I really want to buy this Snow Miku Strawberry Kimono Version (#303): I want to buy that Menma Figurine. Customers in the United States can purchase this product at the. Almost all fake nendoroids come out of China, so if the seller is from China there is a good chance the figure is fake. Any other questions/comments/feedback is greatly appreciated ^^. The vast majority of Nendoroids are sold-out within only a couple months of release, and very few Nendoroids ever receive a second production run. Trust me, you might want to check out their site. From the anime series "KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! Although I do have the Kirino figma . If I recall correctly Sebastian is one of the nendoroids that doesnt come with a sticker of authenticity on his box, which makes it slightly harder to determine if you are buying a fake or not. I finally decided n bought my very first nendoroid recently from the shop you recommended on the post. I checked Mercari, but most of them are either sold out or extremely expensive. 2,875. . (Comparison tip: Start with the hair. How well do Nendoroid Petits usually fit into their stands? Try using a different browser or disabling ad blockers. I have a question. Figurine l'chelle 1/7 ici au meilleur prix. If youre new to buying, here are a few places to buy from. If its your first time buying a nendoroid, it isnt likely that you can tell just by the box, and I dont recommend using this method. Got it off of ami ami and the details and quality are spot on picture perfect. Are any of those authentic?? Once I bought a Snow Miku for about $11 Many of the intricate parts and details on the figures are hand painted and therefore require a high level of skill and attention. Send me exclusive offers, unique gift ideas, and personalized tips for shopping and selling on Etsy. Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. I have experience with that type of plastic figure, and they dont normally smell that terrible But his paint job is superb and his faces fit perfectly. The vast majority of Nendroids cost 3000-3500 at retails stores in Japan or from actual Japanese mail order retailers, so add shipping, exchange and the otaku idiot tax, and you pay ~$60USD. Pingback: Panda Pile | Nendoroid Nico Yazawa by Good Smile Company, Great insight I bought a nendoroid on Ebay and made sure the seller was legit US seller, no stock photos etc. This is where the ability to spot fakes comes in handy! 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. In this video I want to show you . However some people do complain a bit about Nippon Yasan in regards to prices, slow shipping and customer service. June 10, 2022; By: Author cake delta 8 carts wholesale; alabama deer management units Here at figmaWORLD.com, we GUARANTEE that all our figmas are100% AUTHENTIC. Megumin Nendoroid From KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! Thank you so much~. Be sure to display her with Nendoroid Aqua (sold separately)! Keep in mind that some nendoroids wont have authenticity stickers dues to how theyre licensed, and if I remember correctly Sonic is one of the nendoroids that doesnt have a sticker of authenticity on his box. While online articles can certainly help, the best way to learn is just through experience. Therefore links to those sites are not permitted here. and whenever i tried to buy this stuff, there always thing stop me. This page will hopefully be of use for anyone who wants to avoid purchasing a bootleg nendoroid. Orders via Good Smile Online Shop can be placed between 26th May, 2022 (Thu) from 12:00JST until 7th July, 2022 (Thu) at 12:00JST. Look at the small details, see if there are any smudges. Be sure to add her to your collection! Good article. 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. Vous tes au bon endroit ! I buy almost all of my figures through hobbysearch too, I guess they sort of became my go-to figure site for pre-orders. Nendo Dream 1.08K subscribers This video will show you some common signs between an authentic nendoroid and a bootleg nendoroid. It is a rare deal, indeed! From what you describe the nendoroid sounds legit, although still hard to determine. Thanks for letting me know about Anime At Abbostford, Ill definitely check them out! Well now I know why the Asuna figure from SAO looked weird, her legs were also detached and the swords wouldnt stay in their slots and when I tried fixing her I noticed a lot of red from her skirt was rubbed on the inside of her. If it is, then it is a very very high quality bootleg (Although I never seen a real nendoroid in my life). Sometimes sellers will just put GoodSmile, which is a shortened version for saying the same thing.