However Im still having doubts about my Madoka Nendoroid that I got about 6 weeks ago at a convention. Like you said, this one is going to be a hard one to tell the difference between a real and a fake. Im very very very new into Nendoroids ( as in a week or 2 into it xD) it just sounds odd to me. I want to start a collection of Touhou figures, and I found some alarmingly cheap ones at ebay, which are no doubt fakes. Or do they not care about them? Im sure the figure is real, the only thing the box was missing was the sticker. Please help! Not expecting a full refund though, but eh. I know this topic is mainly about Nendoroids, but I was wondering if you would happen to know if Sega has some of their figures made in china? the figure looks a tad glossy in some spots. Just to be confirm. I got a Sonic Nendoroid for my birthday from Amazon, only to find out it was fake. I have heard that there are nendoroids in japan town in san francisco? Got another weird question for you. Definitely a fake. 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Now I know what Im looking for next time I decide to buy one. And I will definitely explore the site your recommended in your answer. If you see a nendoroid in a box with one of its arms off, its almost certainly a bootleg. Thanks for replying! I get the PVC smell all the time, some are stronger than others though. 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. Sorry to hear about your sonic nendoroid! Again. It has the circle stand. Sometimes sellers will just put GoodSmile, which is a shortened version for saying the same thing. Click on the red text to see pictures of the bootleg. Provide clear pictures (ideally, multiple) or a link to the item youre looking to buy, depending on what youre asking. GoodSmile Company is the official name of the company behind the nendoroid brand. Ive never personally bought from playmoya.com but plenty of other people buy from them and Im 99% sure that all figures they sell are genuine. If you dont mind the price theyre okay. hi. i literally had a cart of about 100$ worth of nendoroids on ebay, (5 different ones) and thought, this is just too good to be true . I bought a Sebastian Michaelis Nendroid for around 15 bucks, and it claims it was a real Nendroid. I never knew there were fake Nendoroids! Ok cool, yeah I noticed I failed to mention they were prize figures and also just the other day noticed that most prize figures do say made in china on the back, but then noticed a fair amount of imperfections and got kinda iffy again. Really helpful article for newbie collectors like me. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. Sellers from Japan are usually a safe bet for a real figure. Achetez en toute scurit et en toute scurit avec nous. 2" comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! Usually I tell people to avoid ebay all together when it comes to nendoroids. KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! 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 did that a week or so ago and got it in the mail yesterday. Thank you for this article! For more details on our Shipping and Return policy check our. Yeah that Mikasa nendoroid is definitely a fake! Thanks. You would think that an anime convention wouldnt have fakes, but the sad case is that is far from the truth. Examine your retailer. the price definitely led me to think its fake but still not sure! The box has the round sticker seals on top and bottom of the box, but each end has 2. Was just wondering if its normal for figma to be like this and just require you to be patient and delicate? Have you heard of this figure being easy to break? First off, I wanted to say thanks for writing such a great article. wow! Theres a section on myfigurecollection where users can sell their figures to other users: http://myfigurecollection.net/sale/ . Someone who is new to collecting might not spot a bootleg right away, but hopefully bootleg guides at least make them aware that bootlegs do exist and to be cautious when buying. Fate Series nendoroids will be always come with Type Moon (TM) stickers right? This was take at the New York Comic Con 2011 (A con that supposedly has a no bootleg policy -.-), and there were fake nendoroids the year before and still in the 2012 show. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku o! Remember: just because a seller has good feedback doesnt necessarily mean they dont sell fakes. 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. Buying from them is like asking to pay twice the price in taxes. Use with caution. . Good article. But if it bugs you then nendoroids are simply NOT for you. Im not really a big nendoroid collector ive only got Sonic and i had no issue with getting him and it was from a Hong Kong seller. All nendoroids are made in China, so this isnt a good way to distinguish between a real and a fake. Make sure to only buy from official retailers and partner shops!. The arch-wizard and conqueror of the midsummer sea! Learn more. Sorry if Im a hassle, but why are bootlegs so bad? While Jotaro having an expensive Nendoroid isn't too surprising, his not being the most expensive Jojo Nendoroid kind of is (more on that later). . I wanted to thank you so much for this! Hi, 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/. Figura coleccin Hasbro Star Wars Vintage VC181 The Mandalorian Beskar Armor. . I got a vocaloid nenderoid on eBay just five minutes ago (my first one ever). It is a legitimate figma as well. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHY8Zc2ZRyY/U34rJ46TXHI/AAAAAAAAMmI/vqMXoixkgrw/s1600/DSC_0092.JPG She is one of the main characters of the KonoSuba series. But learning the other few tricks, I now know if theyre truly fake. email address you want to use on our site. The best method is to look at the nendoroid itself. This is why its important to know how to spot a fake nendoroid! Basically just concerned on if she is a bootleg or not. . This is because the Chinese companies scan the images off the original Max Factory boxes and then reprint them onto their own boxes! When browsing through different Nendoroids on Amazon I noticed that there was both a Good Smile brand and a Good Smile Company brand. Adapted from the GoodSmile website:My name is Megumin! :3. 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. A) if you paid less than $55-60USD then ITS A FAKE. Youll just have to see when they come in I guess. Definitely going to make me take a second look at the ones in book stores now too. A fuzzy or pixelated image is a dead giveaway. http://www.hyperionz.net/products/sword-art-online-asuna-figma, http://whttp://www.hyperionz.net/collections/nendoroid/products/nendroid-puella-magi-madoka-magica-kyouko-sakuraww.ofudaimports.com/honma-menma-meiko-nendoroid-collectible-figure/, http://www.ofudaimports.com/honma-menma-meiko-nendoroid-collectible-figure/. 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 know the picture wasnt taken from a website, because its poorly lit and compares to the other pictures taken by that seller. 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. For things that are out of stock Mandarake is a fantastic resource , Pingback: ? , i bought one Saber Lion nendoroid..it has the sticker,but before she came to me i was looking for saber lion bootleg and found some pics and they are really very alikei think its not ,the price was not cheap,the paiting is really good,joints in the same color as her skin,stand has the capcom mark ahhaa i dnt know why im still looking how to spot a bootleg,hahaha guess im just too worried! I definitely do want to get her and kuroneko sometime in the future, but they are on hold for now. But now that I read this I know that those were obviously bootlegs, thanks so much! None of them had extra faces or hands to swap around. Nendoroid Megumin (Second Rerelease) | GOODSMILE GLOBAL ONLINE SHOP From the anime series KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO! Definitely check it out! I have bought my nendoroid figurines ( 3 in total set ) in a merchandise shop. There is a significant difference in quality between a Bootleg nendoroid and a real one. It was a fantastic and rare deal for a legit nendoroid. Nice job avoiding the fake! Another huge thing to look at is the paint job. And by the way, another way (as you noted) to spot a bootleg has to do with the joints. 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). Can you tell me weather I have a real or a fake PVC Statue? Just because its from Hong Kong doesnt necissarily mean it is a fake figure. i was told about this site, does Plamoya sell legit figures? I did a bit of searching for you and it looks like plamoya still has some for sale (http://plamoya.com/en/nendoroid-date-masamune-pvc-figure-p-25539.html). 4. . your guide was the first thing I went to after received the figure. The overall quality of the figure feels rough, and the face is thin and the eyes are too close together. This nendoroid is definitely a fake, from the location being in China to the picture of the box Im 100% positive shes fake. If anyone would be interested in taking a look, let me know. You can order here And the forum is : Ill only buy off of certain amazon or crunchyroll. Thanks u/TychoRC for creating this guide and helping answer questions! $44.80 $56.00, Click to learn more.st0{enable-background:new}, "My name is Megumin! I just recieved my Sonic Nendoroid today and from Amazon too. 2. Check item descriptions carefully. Unfortunately from what you described it sounds like your BRS nendoroid is a fake. Megumin wears a classical . I posted a question about a minute ago, but I cant find my question. Thank you so much, I was just about to buy nendoroids, from aliexpress, but I always thought that they looked a little different, but I convinced myself it was just the picture. now, ive never bought a nendoroid before but i want to get a sebastian one for my friend for his birthday. We both dont want to open the box before completing the transaction T.T. The genius arch-wizard and member of the Crimson Magic Clan, Megumin is joining the Nendoroid series!! Sounds like your nendoroid is definitely a real one, so no need to worry there. I havent heard too many horror stories of fakes listed, however there still is a possibility since its based on the seller. Ive never used GreatToysOnline, Ill be sure to give them a try! So far Im pretty sure there are no fake Cu-Poche figures out there. What I noticed is that the ball joint for the upper torso easily comes off, making him hard to pose with say the 3d gear as the bottom part came off if I wasnt careful. Nendoroid $35.99 in-stock KonoSuba - Megumin Pop Up Parade (Swimsuit Ver) $39.99 in-stock KonoSuba - Megumin. are this works? Hello r/AnimeFigures, and welcome again to the Bootleg Megathread! This is really helpful! Glad you liked the article! http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1HsoGx82dkU/U34r00/DSC_0093.JPG Great! 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). Thank you so much for this article! Which shipping method have you used? and im pretty confused right now, and to be honest this is my first time buying from online shop. It looks like she hasnt been released for a while, and it looks like she fetches a high price on the market these days. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! I bought a nendoroid on Amazon as a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. There is one place to avoid however: There are tons of fake nendoroids on ebay. IPS. Finding out of production figures can be tricky as figures always tend to sell out quickly especially if the character is really popular. But the pictures and comments on the product prove otherwise. Do you think you could help me? boyfriend fake crying; is murdering the cattle an offense against the god helios; cinematic wedding photography; cool agent names generator. Found out thats common with prize figures though so feeling better about that now, I want to get higher quality pvc figures but theyre too expensive for me at the moment. Authentic boxes from Max Factory will have images with clean, crisp edges. Well, I hope Im lucky. I found a Hatsune Miku nendoroid on http://www.toylet.net . Is the square base that says MADE IN CHINA fake? 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! But if its just a personal home collection it shouldnt matter if they are fake or not. But, it IS a rare deal! Hello! Also, one obvious thing ive noticed is that a lot of fake nendoroids are for sale on ebay/anime figure sites before Good Smile even releases them! Please go to the Instagram Feed settings page to connect an account. No, stay away from AliExpress. But I have to say, if you spend big buck getting a crummy one, it would really turn you off from collecting these. 2" comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! Oh well, we can only hope that bootleg policies will be enforced more strictly in the future. Sign up to receive exclusive news and promotions. ive just read the whole page here and most of the comment. Thanks for the comment! How well do Nendoroid Petits usually fit into their stands? . Greetings and have a nice day! 2,875. . Literally everything else is perfect, the book is right, the hat is right, the faces are right, the magnet in the head is right, the neck joint is right, the rabbits neck joint is right, its just those two issues with her. It can be fairly common for figmas to have issues like this. looking for her in the US! (Comparison tip: Start with the hair. Yes, anything from the GSC online shop is legit. Be sure to display her with Nendoroid Aqua (sold separately)! Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. Is the figure real even if it doesnt have the little sticker, but everything else is ship shape? I checked Mercari, but most of them are either sold out or extremely expensive. Due to the scanning process, the images will never be quite as sharp as the real deal. It cost 18 000 kyat ( sorry because I bought that from Myanmar ). How did your Ciel turn out? http://i72.photobucket.com/albums/i169/AmuroRay27/WTS/DSC_03521_zps3f673499.jpg, Seller has pretty good reputation, but since its MISB and doesnt have a see-through window, its very hard to tell. Happy to hear the article helped you out! The quality so far looks pretty nice despite being simple figures. Free shipping for many products!

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