My question is Are these nendoroids legit? and I stumbled upon this site after i made my purchase. Got my weird looking Tracer, if im not wrong, im sure the maker of the bootleg can print the AAA Anime Distribution and make it a sticker but i think its kinda illegal, I have a question Im buying a fake nendorid because I cant afford an actual one but do you know if the body base fits the fake nendroids it probably doesnt just making sure. At least my Miku Nendoroid has a friend! Its kind of something you just have to live with, plenty of my figmas have problems with loose joints/hair, etc, especially in earlier ones. 420 reviews. http://www.milanoo.com/product/accel-world-black-lotus-pvc-stylish-anime-action-figure-p303264.html. Madoka should definitely come with a stand, is the stand missing from the package? Plus if youre buying them in person you cant see the exact product inside the box as its a blind box. Be aware there is a bootleg of Nendoroid Matoi Ryuko! Make sure the listing says the figure is an Official Goodsmile figure. Oh, good, I think the website looks pretty legit, and it doesnt seem like theyd sell fake merchandise. I know the picture wasnt taken from a website, because its poorly lit and compares to the other pictures taken by that seller. Another comparison shot. She comes with three face plates including a smiling face, a serious face for spell casting as well as a cute bashful expression. Basically when the most popular online retailers are sold out youll have to search around and see if you can find one somewhere else, though youll probably end up paying double the original MSRP + shipping. Yeah I havent been hearing good things about Milanoo.com best to stay away from there. GoodSmile does not produce huge overruns of stock for the retail market. Megumin wears a classical . In recent years, it has become more and more difficult to distinguish between authentic merchandise and cheap bootleg rip-offs. 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. Aniplex? im a newbie here, i got mio akiyama nendoroid on my birthday 2 years ago from my friend, and after that ive been interested so much on nendoroid. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Price is way too cheap, plus Ive heard nothing but bad things from milanoo.com. Buy Nendoroid Megumin: School Uniform Ver. oh well i wont die but next time i will be more careful, Authentic Touohou nendoroids can be hard to find sometimes, unfortunately its probably unlikely that GSC will reproduce them, although you never know . After I put on the initial arm, and shaked it for a while, it wasn't falling part ( ^.^ good news). Checked with the Goodsmile bootleg advisory, and they say that the bootleg #303s dont have the white wrapped paper around the box. I usually find that the be the easiest place to spot differences!). This article has been so helpful, and I thank you so much for taking the one to write this; it is so very much appreciated! thank you very much for this article! 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. All had been deboxed. Heres the kicker. However, there are some shady notices. The good thing about amazon is that customers can write reviews, which will tell you if the nendoroid is real or not. Featuring characters from a plethora of different anime series and games, the POP UP PARADE series is constantly growing to include all of your favorites. 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/. ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, https://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/fake/listing/. ^^ do you by chance know if this is authentic?? Hello! I wanted to thank you so much for this! Hehe. email address you want to use on our site. Almost all fake nendoroids come out of China, so if the seller is from China there is a good chance the figure is fake. The official Goodsmile Online shop. Only thing is it says Made in China under the sega logo on the back of the box, so I cant figure out if theyre authentic or not as google hasnt helped. Great article. A lot of people use playmoya to find figures that are out of circulation / sold out elsewhere. However Im still having doubts about my Madoka Nendoroid that I got about 6 weeks ago at a convention. Your article is very helpful. At least its good practice for developing an eye for whats real and whats fake! Figure Haven Honestly, bootlegs only bothers me off if they try to pass themselves as legit ones. This product is available for preorder at the GOODSMILE ONLINE SHOP. They must have changed their strategies (maybe due to complaints) because if I remember correctly a few years ago sellers used to say the figure was from goodsmile but it turned out to be a fake (I should know, I fell victim to it ^^). Nippon Yasan carries genuine figures so theres no need to worry about bootlegs there. And thanks for your kindness, you are awesome! Ive brought a lot of figures off ebay because most of the stuff i was collecting is kind of old and discountiued lines and have never had problems with bootlegs. ALL figma stands have the figma logo embossed on the base plate. Unfortunately they do make bootleg petit nendoroids, and there are fake Madoka petit nendoroids out there so be careful! 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. Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. Plus bootleg figures usually arent that much cheaper compared to their official counterparts, so it really pays to do your research and buy an official figure for a bit more. Its best to just stick with trusted retailers so you know you are getting the real deal. Turns out shes fake :/ Oh well, Ill get a real Nendoroid some day and I still think shes beautiful. - Megumin Nendoroid (3rd-run) $44.80 $56.00 or 4 interest-free payments of $11.20 with Quantity: Maximum 3 units per customer Add to Cart. or if there are any others on ebay/elsewhere you would recommend instead? Bootlegs may be listed under fake brands rather than the known manufacturer. Consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to messages, Looks like you already have an account! Amiami has her (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIGURE-001912) as well as Hobbysearch (http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10240250) Sure you have to pay for shipping from Japan but you have the piece of mind knowing youre getting a genuine figure. So i asume there is no secure way to get a real one, now that is realy anoying, I just got my first Nendoroid last week, and I just opened it yesterday. 2 comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! These guys are surprisingly very helpful; they helped me identify my first nendoroid (which happens to be Megurine Luka #97) that I suspected was a bootleg (it wasnt, thankfully ^_^). Source: I work as staff at an Anime convention. Once again, thank you so much for helping me identify my figure as a bootleg! I have bought my nendoroid figurines ( 3 in total set ) in a merchandise shop. Is Playmoya.com a trusted site when it comes to figures? Regarding the wings, it was very badly distributed with paint inside the crystals and the centers were very clearly transparent. Bootleg nendoroids are terrible when it comes to their joints. i literally had a cart of about 100$ worth of nendoroids on ebay, (5 different ones) and thought, this is just too good to be true . Thanks for the comment! I buy almost all of my figures through hobbysearch too, I guess they sort of became my go-to figure site for pre-orders. Nendoroid Fleet Collection Kancolle Yudachi Kai Ni Non Scale Abs Made Of Pvc Pai. Theres a Katsura nendoroid up for sale on Mandarake for 2,000 which is a good price (although youll have to pay for shipping from Japan) : http://ekizo.mandarake.co.jp/shop/en/item_s-1628721.html. 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. In the pic above are four stickers from various nendoroids. The only "version" that is real is the one that comes straight from Good Smile Company and Max Factory. If you have any questions to ask, be sure to leave a comment and Ill do my best to answer! But I just want to make sure are these legit? So many characters that are known to be over the top, funny, or have exaggerated facial expressions rarely . It looks like she hasnt been released for a while, and it looks like she fetches a high price on the market these days. And its real sad that cons try to sell bootlegs as well..damn..if its too good to be true..it probably is =3. Would it be wrong to order from Taobao? 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). looking for her in the US! It costs 59.99 us-dollar and there isnt an actual photo of the product. I figured it out myself yesterday, but thanks anyway. You made me feel better , Yup! Sure I can help! Ive been tempted to buy from them myself as they have been having a bunch of sales recently, but Im already tied up with my existing pre-orders ^^. If the base platedoes not have an embossedfigma logo on it, you absolutely have a bootleg! I have some concerns about a snow miku 2014 I purchased off of amazon a few months back, for the most part she is perfect except for the fact that one of her faces has a bug red spot in the middle of the mouth and that the base says Crypton Future Medelia instead of Crypton Future Media. 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. Do fake Cu poche figures exist? Im so glad I checked this out before purchasing, thank you very much!! ), Thank you so much for your advice! When in doubt, ask the seller for pictures of the actual product. Good move being careful before you buy! sad to say most otaku shops in the Philippines is selling fake nendroids. May be thats why they sell fake-nendo at major international festivals. Avoid them at all costs! Is Made in China the only thing on the base? That petite set must have cost above US$70 now, and thats a good deal already (probably a canceled pre-order still in stock with the local seller). To be sure you can compare your luka with the official photos to ensure that yours is real. Thanks for your help! I checked my orginal hatsune miku nendoroid and I know it is not fake at all. Good article. ! This article is great! Its such a shame this bootleg business goes on. She also comes with a smiling expression for much more cheerful poses! It was a fantastic and rare deal for a legit nendoroid. Then I remember I read somewhere (not sure if its true) that bootleg usually don't have the good smiley on the neck joint, so I checked the extra one, it does have the smiley which made me more confident this is a real one. A sticker is a sure fire way to tell if a nendoroid is real or not, HOWEVER, make sure the sticker has the companys name on it. Sadly, I had to learn the hard way, since I have already purchased two nendoroids and have been proven to be bootlegs I hadnt bought a nendoroid before, so I couldnt really tell the difference from the packed box and the guy who sold them to me reassured me they were authentic and unopened.. http://imgur.com/a/VicFW#4. , I would personally like to endorse so far the only shop I buy my figures from, GreatToysOnline (greattoysonline.com). OK, this isnt rocket science here folks. 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? Because my Rin Kagamine nendoroid has that base and shows no hints that its fake. The plastic case on the fake one barely fit together, where as the plastic case on the real one fit nice and tight. I very nearly pulled the trigger on a Mako Nendoroid on ebay just now, but decided to read up on how to spot fakes just in case, and thank god I did. 6,224 new - Megumin Nendoroid (3rd-run) $56.00 in-stock KonoSuba - Megumin Swacchao! KonoSuba:God's Blessing on this Wonderful World! 2 years ago. What I like is that the figures there are cheaper than most online sites, and they ship internationally (free even if youre local). I have read the whole thing including all the comments which took me I think 3 hours (And Im a fast reader) T^T But its worth it xD I was going to buy my first nendoroid, looking on all websites for the cheapest I could find without realizing that there were fakes! Usually when it comes to pvc figures youre more likely to find bootlegs of more expensive figures than prize figures. Thanks for the comment! 011 49 911 88199025. Glad you liked the article . They are both the exact same round sticker. thanks in advance, thanks for the swift reply, link will now be my first ever nendoroid. Second, I have a question. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHY8Zc2ZRyY/U34rJ46TXHI/AAAAAAAAMmI/vqMXoixkgrw/s1600/DSC_0092.JPG Which shipping method have you used? I personally would steer clear from those who sell a mix of confirmed bootlegs and originals, even if theyre being honest about it. The genius arch-wizard and member of the Crimson Magic Clan, Megumin is joining the Nendoroid series!! Furthermore, the nendoroid with the most number of bootlegs created is probably Miku, as shes very popular. i just bought a Sebastian Nendoroid off Aliexpress.com and it turns out its fake ;-; However, I still recommend for all, excuse the expression, newbies to, if possible, ask the help of more experienced friend when buying nendoroids. Yeah unfortunately a lot of anime conventions have dealers that sell fake figures. Is the figure real even if it doesnt have the little sticker, but everything else is ship shape? I havent personally bought from greattoysonline so I cant speak from experience but from what Ive heard they do carry legitimate figures. KADOKAWA presents a 1/7th scale figure of Megumin from KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO!! Just watched a program on this company on TV and was very impressed. It is the Akahitoha version. Is there a real difference between the two? Very useful! Hmm really hard to tell at this point. eBay is really good about letting you know where an item is shipping from. Its me again. Shipping 10 Jotaro Kujo - $241.08. anyway very good post helped me a lot. Purchasing from Japan or another country? Its not listed on the post, but I needed to ask in case! Trust me, you might want to check out their site. Please use this thread to post any and all questions you might have regarding counterfeit figures. if the figure is $15 ITS FAKE. . I didnt see any Nendoroids at the con I went to. En la descripcin tcnica proporcionada por la compaa Good Smile Company, se informa que la figura Nendoroid de Sylphy estar disponible por un precio de 6.500 yenes (aproximadamente $47,61 dlares estadounidenses) y tendr una altura aproximada de 100 mm. http://fc06.deviantart.net/fs70/f/2014/218/f/b/08_06_22_15_01_130_by_xxdustcatxx-d7txlh4.jpg do you know anything about this website? But overall I think people would be happier saving up for an official figure as compared to buying a fake. About this item A Good Smile Company import From the hit series Comes with three face plates for multiple expressions This is really helpful! Join us at discord.gg/nendoroids Look at the small details, see if there are any smudges. 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. I had fun. 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. Release Date: 55 dollars is a standard price you would pay for a nendoroid at a convention. I checked Mercari, but most of them are either sold out or extremely expensive. 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? Thank you so much. Those two I got for xmas. I had no way of telling until I got her out of the box The paintwork is very poor and some of her parts dont fit and the packaging was all broken and taped up. Anyway, after reading this I was able to easily tell that all listed on eBay currently thatre $20 are indeed bootlegs. Im attending the same convention in February of next year, and if the same vendor is there, I think Im going to have a word with con staff. So far anyone that Ive talked to who has used milanoo.com to buy nendoroids has gotten a fake. The sticker should look like this : http://waa.ai/8I6.jpg. Hello! Or do they not care about them? U.S. Standard rates includes Guam, Puerto Rico, Alaska and Hawaii, Free U.S. Sometimes people dont realize theyre getting fakes, or in other cases the seller has a lot of transactions that arent nendoroids which brings up his feedback score. Ive looked up other figures on the website and people seem a bit unsure whether they are legit or bootleg! i.. Anything from this site is real? As you found out you need to be super careful when buying from ebay. Also here is a picture I took a while back of my madoka nendoroid in case you want to compare: http://waa.ai/9c6. I cant tell if they are certainly boot legs because they are actually alright (eyes are aligned and the skin isnt discolored) I ordered a Miku nendoroid from Crunchyroll (supposed to be arriving in June), and I didnt really check any of the photos. I though a fake nendo was supposed to have yellow-ish skin so i was about to buy it but i didnt had enough money.
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