A bootleg Nendoroid is like a picture of a painting; you might think you've viewed the painting because you saw a photo of it online or in a magazine, but even the most hi-res image is not the same as seeing it up-close and in person. Bootleg Nendoroids look okay from a distance, but when you get close they really aren't very good at all, you definitely get only what you paid for. I buy the real thing, either new or pre-owned.
my first nendoroid is a bootleg (realized that years after XD), but its still precious to me, as my sister bought it for me when we travelled overseas, many memories in there. Even I saw an authentic one now, I wont want to replace it.
WhyHelloThere Problem with bootlegs is that you aren't giving the money to the companies that license the character or the company that paid to acquire that license. That's why bootlegs are cheaper. They don't own or pay to use the character that aren't theirs to use. Also bootlegs aren't as nicely made. From owning 3 or 4 bootlegs and about 50 legit nendoroids I have seen the quality difference and I know I'm not along. With my bootlegs the limbs, hair pieces and more where very lose and fell off quite easily. Sure sometimes legit ones have lose pieces, but I've never had a legit one as bad as the bootlegs. So that's why I prefer the authentic ones over the fake. As for your Yoshino did you notice if it had an authenticity sticker. I can't remember if mine did, but I would think that she would. I'm only aware of vocaloids not having that sticker because they aren't from an anime company. But if you checked the signs I put in this video and still can't tell then you can check out my review for her and compare: Yoshino From Date A Live Nendoroid Review
Bloosica How did you first learn that some of your Nendorids were fake? By this, I mean: When were Bootleg Anime Products first discovered?(If you don't mind me asking)
I had heard about bootlegs and fake products for years, but since I didn;t know too much about nendoroids at the time I didn't even know how easy they were to get in the United States and how to tell if they were legit or not. I found out that my bootleg Sakura Miku was a fake when I posted the video on TH-cam. I was sad to find out that her and others I had were fakes so I wanted to make this video so others could learn about them as well and hopefully find out before they made any purchases.
Bloosica I see. Well, I first discovered Nendoroids in a TH-cam Advertisment while watching a random Video, AND I recently watched a video by *Digibro* called: *A Beginner's Guide to blowing Money on Anime Merchandise*. And he mentioned that Nendoroids are currently the Hottest Toy in Japan. So I thought: If Nendoroids are that popular, maybe I should try purchasing some to help the Anime industry. However, When I searched Nendoroids on Google, that's how I learned about Bootlegs. So out of curiosity, I looked up Bootlegs, and discovered that Bootlegs are False merchandise that does NOT help the Anime industry. And being as I want to do my best to continue supporting the Anime Industry, I decided to do some research on Bootleg Products. And when I found out that PVC Figures and Figma were also a target for Bootlegs, I checked to see if any of my current PVCs were Bootlegs. And sadly 2 out of the 3 I owned were Bootlegs. T^T Which is why I'm being more cautious when I purchase Anime Merchandise(Especially in my preparations for Animethon).
Bloosica Yeah, the Bootlegs I own are 1/8 scale PVC Figures of Nelliel, and Renji. the only official one I own thus far is Halibel. So, I'm hoping to replace my Bootleg Nelliel with an authentic one. Renji on the other hand, I'm not so sure(being as he's pretty difficult to find(at least to my knowledge) As for Nendoroids, I currently have none, But I'm hoping to find 1 or more at Animethon.
I remember when I was doing lots of research on bootlegs I came across a page about donating unwanted bootlegs and if I remember correctly the reason why they were taking donations was to show them at their lectures about bootleg prevention.
My mom bought me a bootleg Nendoroid of Platelet from Cells at work for Christmas. It came in a decent box but it was obviously a fake. I didn't say anything to her about it, didn't wanna be an ungrateful gift receiver. I have her in the back row of my collection so she blends in
I ordered a Nendoroid from Amazon a couple days ago and I'm praying that they aren't bootleg... the shop had good reviews and 100% positive feedback but I know you can never know:( Thanks for the video! It will help me know when it arrives! :) Very helpful:)
I never thought that people actually made bootlegs of nendoroid or that there were so many different ways you could tell if one is a fake or not. This was very informative! Thanks for posting it! ^^
Bloosica It is mind boggling because people go from bootlegging anime to actually making figurines and toys (something that takes up time and money)! I mean its already hard enough trying to figure out which DVDs and CDs are bootlegs, but now you gotta watch out for the figurines...Its crazy!
I'm not a big spender. the idea of spending 50 bucks on a nendoroid or 200 on a figure always seemed foreign to me. But I still like collecting figures. I buy cheap nendoroids and knock-offs from ebay. They honestly don't look that different to me, unless they're put side to side. I only have one legitimate figure (nami from Film Z), and I got it for 10 bucks on an auction anyway. So to me, chinese knock offs are a cheap alternative to the real thing. I'm aware that I unfortunately cant give Good Smile and other companies the money they deserve, which sucks. The knock offs don't look that bad. In fact, they look pretty good for their price. I've never been disappointed with a knock off. I get what I payed for.
I don't mind buying the odd bootleg. If I am low on money, I will get a bootleg. I just get the good quality bootlegs, some are terrible! Just google for fake Nendoroids on images... Much cringe.
Speedwagon True! I don't mind either but I'm very picky when it comes to figurines so I tend to save up a lot of money and give myself a treat ( the real ones ) because even if you sometimes can't tell them apart and the quality doesn't suffer greatly for the price you're spending... I still know it's a bootleg, and it bothers me for some odd reason. I'm not rich, rather poor but it's manageable if you save up for months, the only problem is that they aren't available ( some ) or not shippable to my county.
Speedwagon I bought a Hatsune Miku Renewal today, it was actually fake but DAMN CHEAP! It was $5 USA dollar, It was a Rin kagamine one, it was so cute! I think it’s worth it. My mom said it’s expensive, as you may know I’m Asian. But if she saw the price of a real one... Haha. But the pieces of the thingy was loose, it’s fine for me but the paint is not all the way painted, the mouth and a little part of the silver headphone part. But, DAMN CHEAP AND WORTH IT! :D and I also bought a Umaru pin thingy for 75 cents! It was a pin with a picture found online but it was cheap! I’m gonna buy more of these anime pins for my book bag, it’s gonna look so cute!
Thank you for this video! Just getting into Nendoroids and this is a big help~ I'm kinda picky when it comes to quality which leaves me with getting the real ones for a higher price most of the time. They're just so cute but even if it's hard to tell the fake ones apart sometimes, I still know and it will bother me. I'm saving up for getting 6 new ones currently and I know that I will cry for all the money I'm sending but be so happy to have them and in good quality. But that's just me and my opinion ^_^
I'm glad to see that this video is still helping people even years later. The authentic ones are definitely worth it for the quality. And that's how it always is. We cry when we see our money go, but once they get her it's all smiles!
I bought a Sonic Nendoroid and a couple figurines at a favorite convention of mine from this seller a couple years ago, and I was so disappointed to only recently find out they were fake. You have to be very careful with Nendoroids, as bootlegs are very easy to pick up. I'll surely be checking to see if they're authentic!
+themoviemistro It really is sad how easy it is to find fake nendoroids and how easy they are to get at what seem like legit places. Sorry to hear you bought some bootlegs, but it's good that you are educating yourself and being careful now.
awesome video :D lots of great information! I hope everyone can see this before purchasing nendoroids. My first two nendoroids were bootlegs unfortunately. I liked seeing your collection! Can you do a collection video? :D You have a lot of cute nendos it looks like
You can also try Tokyo Otaku Mode, it's an American website that specializes in Japanese merchandise. I don't think they sell bootlegs, because most Nendoroids that they sell come with interchangeable parts. I've bought from them before and I am satisfied with their service.
Yes Tokyo Otaku Mode is a great source. I purchase from them quite a bit and everything is legit. This video was made years ago and hence why it's not included.
Yesterday I bought a fake Sebastian Michaelis nendoroid... I already knew it was fake but I bought it anyways x'D Because I don't really care if it's fake or not... At least it was cheap x3
I just recently bought one as well and he doesn’t look so much like an hell of a butler He’s a bootler :v I paid for the same price as the original so I wasn’t aware it was bootlegged
I noticed. I had completely forgotten about CR until you mentioned it in the video (I replied while still watching, obviously) -- CR are actually good in that you can get something from them that is sold out in Japan, due to them getting stock quite a bit later. That said, just preorder from GSC/Ami on day one, problem solved. :D Served me well for my ~80 nendos.
Thank you for uploading this video! It's very helpful. Last year, I bought a fake PVC-figure at a convention. That sucked ass but luckily for me it was only 26 euro. (about 34 dollars) When I unboxed it, there was a black spot on the hair, and you couldn't see it while the figure was in the box, because it was on the top of the head. :(
Thank you! I'm new to collecting nendoroids and was unsure if my first Nendoroid was a fake. it's an official product and thanks to you, I'm now sure that it is! The Nendoroid is Zelda the Wind Waker Version and I got it from the Science Fiction Bookstore. It was my second time there and it was my first time buying a figure. Have a nice day and thank you for making this video. :)
I searched amiami, hlj, GSC main and I couldn't find the Kuroyukihime nendoroid since they were all out of stock. Tried my luck at Amazon and finally got one...Not to mention a bunch of other sellers had one in stock....It's 100% authentic too. I thoroughly inspected it. :)
The skin colour of a nendoroid face between a bootleg and authentic is mostly the same as the face never gets painted as it's molded in that colour and the only parts get painted are the mouth. The actual difference between is the look as authentic face is always given a flat matt coat finished unlike the bootleg. Flat matt is a gloss that gives the surface a different effect rather a shiny look that can affect the colour and the decal such as the eyes. They use this to protect the eye decal and facial decal from being scratched off. Alot of bootleg anime figures lack that flat matt coating as that coating is used very commonly in the entire figure.
I always wanted nendoroids but they are always so expensive. However, the very first Miku nendoroid has been put on a special resale over 5 times, making that particular one less expensive in some stores. Crunchyroll, a store that sells real merch, had her for $28. So, taking this as a lucky opportunity, I bought her. You can still get her there for a mere $31 plus shipping everyone. And you do not have to worry about any of their products being bootlegs. I cannot wait for her to arrive and I hope I can add more
Yes Crunchyroll is legit. I do mention them in my video and are linked in the description. I'm glad that you found one you liked. Miku is a good choice :)
I honestly don't mind if I have bootlegs because I don't collect them, I only have Vocaloids and that's all im getting. Mine are excellent quality and they don't brake :) Cool vid btw x
well one of the problems are that usually boxes are sealed so u can only tell the flap box clue when u actually buy it but chances are after u know its a bootleg the seller wont give refunds back
You're welcome! Glad I could help you out :) The display boxes I got from the Container Store. I bought mine from their website a few years back, but I think they might still have them.
Thank you :) I'm hoping it at least helps someone. I realized you weren't much of a nendo collector, but you have a very nice scale figure collection. I'm a bit jealous of it lol. Trying to grow my scale figure collection though.
Nooo I have a fake Kirino Kousaka is a fake D:. But I still love the bootleg, it's very cute :3. I'll just call it a "figure" not a "nendoroid" btw crunchyroll is awesome! got authentic good smile madoka magica mini figures. Don't buy Milanoo figures, only cosplay and even then BE CAREFUL
Margaret Lippincott So sorry to hear you got a bootleg too :( And yes crunchyroll is a great place, but they do release them later. Thanks for the tip.
Bloosica It's ok :3. Gonna call it a "figure" it doesn't have the title of "Nendoroid" lolz. And will get a real one from CR sometime (prolly preorder the CR Sakura Kinomoto, squeee). Also, CR is worth the like 3 years of wait XD. And no problemo.
@@paperdrum39 the blue one in the front closest to the camera, she looks adorable to me, I guess because her face shape looks more original than most nendoroids I have seen, but idk
don't be fooled by their looks, yes sometimes it doesn't look any difference,. their boxing ,color or texture of the product, is just fine, but be more careful of their imperfections, I have a lot of bootleg toys and most of them have burns and are not completely molded. for example. I have bootleg nendoroid 796, watch carefully the actual figure and the picture,...I didn't even notice how bad it was. > some bootleg nendoroid problems....they dont snap and fit perfectly in short...gaps.
Great guide. I do have some semi-related questions, though. Can you tell me where you got those display boxes? They do a really fine job of showcasing your collection. Also, are these cases any good at keeping the dust out? Cleaning your Nendos can be such a drag...
This was a very helpful video! I'm going to start collecting Nendoroids, starting with the Marth I preordered from Play Asia, I hope he won't be a bootleg!
I have an bootleg L Lawliet I bought on Ebay. He's adorable, but he falls apart if you look at him funny. 😂 Also, Tokyo Otaku Mode sells authentic Nendos as well.
They do and I shop there all the time! However when I made this video I wasn't aware of Tokyo Otaku Mode and hadn't heard many people talk about them so I'm not sure they were the store they are today at that time. But yes definitely a trustworthy site.
Well Mirai the Smart Doll by Danny Choo is not purely handmade but 3D-printed, handwork is only integrating Aeon core frame into the doll parts. 3D printer technology is very awesome so it will breed more bootlegs. Quality is an issue but with enough 3D printing effort the quality would be maybe better. I don't even think that many figurine collectors hating 3D printing are fair.
I own 5 nendoroids and I've ordered them all on Amazon and I have never recieved a bootleg. I just avoid certain characters where I will most likely get a knock off like Sebastain from Black butler for example and read reviews. I like having the authentic thing because one day, they'll be worth more than my life. I saw Deathnote nendoroids at this anime store and they were just bad. They looked chalky.
Death Note nendoroids are the ones I see the most bootlegged in stores. You just aren't going to find those ones that easily or for such a decent price. Amazon is good, but there are some bootleggers so you do have to be careful.
Bloosica Yeah, I feel the deathnote nendoroids are about as rare as Sebastain. I just took a risk today of getting a Ryuko nendoroid and I've seen a few reviews of getting knock offs but sometimes you gotta take a risk :)
Very informative and resourceful. Personally I am not a nendoroid collector but this would help any new figure collectors entering the nendoroid scene.
I'm not even sure as to why I watched this video. I don't mind having bought a boot-leg as long as it represents my love for that specific character. Colours may differ, sure, but paying more than 25$ on a plastic figure has never been a vice of mine
Great Review, I only have 7 nendoriods so far...i'm hoping to get more in the future! I just found your channel when i was look up How to Spot a Fake Nendoroid on TH-cam lol
Ya. Not sure what I'm going to do with my bootlegs. I don't think I have enough space to bring them with me when I move and I would never sell them to people making them think they are real. Or even really selling them as bootlegs.
Thank god I have a shop nearby to buy authentic figurines. But my first two Nendoroid Azusa and Saber Lily that I brought on Amazon thank god is not a bootleg. Lucky beginner Nendoroid Collector!
Oh lol I just bought the one with the blue hair in 2 buns, blue dress, holding a fan and a green bag today. Didn't realize it was a fake till I saw this. I'm new to collecting these but it's ok. It's still cute and paint job is actually ok. I wondered why I couldn't remove the head. I haven't reviewed it yet. Going to probably tomorrow or Tuesday. I do know how to spot a fake My Little Pony though lol.
Or if you want to be very safe you can check GoodSmileCompany's partners that sell the nendoroids and figures either online, retail, or both. For example Crunchyroll is one of their partners in the US
TBH, I'm okay with fake nendoroids as long as it looks good. example: Sakura Miku looks really good. The reason I'm okay with fakes is because I simply want them to sit on my desk. No one's gonna ever be in my room to see it so they'd never know it's fake anyway.
+My Names Tommy I get your point and I would never tell anyone how they should spend their money, so you keep being you. But as you can see I had the bootleg Miku and while she's not bad for a bootleg the quality isn't as good as the real deal. Plus this way I'm supporting the company :)
I can only justify buying a bootleg on purpose if it looks actually good or if it looks nearly identical to the real. The money you pay is well worth what you're getting otherwise. I once got my friend a bootleg Sebastian without realizing it, when it came I was scared for her but it looks EXACTLY like the real one. Down to every piece. The only thing bad with it is a joint is a bit janky sometimes. And I know it was a bootleg because it was $12
They should just re-release Sebastian and a few other early ones. They are really popular and I see people wanting to get them all the time, but there isn't enough out there and when you find one they are really expensive.
I try to get authentic nendoroids as long as they’re affordable. For example the Solid Snake nendoroid; he runs for over $100 and I can’t justify spending that much on one tiny nendoroid, so I bought the bootleg and honestly it’s not bad! It has the same articulation as the real one and the paint job is really good. No broken pieces or anything like that. For $90 less I’m pretty impressed
Personally I don't buy bootlegs anymore. I only did because I didn't know better! But if I can't find one for a good price I just pass on it and either hope I find it later for a good deal or GSC re-releases them. Some bootlegs aren't the worst quality, but in the end it can't compare to the real thing. But you do you!
You are very correct. That's why I gave some legit sites to purchase from and warned people about cons. I also like to avoid Ebay as well as I've been burned on purchasing a scale figure from there before.
But after learning about the authentics I would never go back to bootlegs. The quality is much nicer and really aren't that much more expensive if you know where to look. You are also supporting the company, which is a great thing. But I have heard that people don't care about authentic or not. They just like the character and they can afford it. While I may not agree, I'm not here to tell anyone how to spend there money, just educate them :)
as I was saying when you think about it $5-$25 for a bootleg nendo adds up so in reality people who buy bootlegs are spending just as much money as people who buy the official ones and what gets me kind of mad is when people say its better than spending stupid $50-$100 they don't understand that the people who create the figures work really hard and are very talented plus its their job so the money they make could be to support their families and also support the company.
Yes I have gone to crunchyroll when items have been sold out elsewhere. I had to pre-ordered the rerelease of Mami from crunchyroll because it sold out within hours on amiami. I kinda like how they charge you right when you order too because then I don't have to worry about the funds later. However if I did that all the time I probably wouldn't have enough funds to pre-ordered everything I wanted if I was paying right away.
- Bootlegs usually cost between 0-30€, has no value once bought. - Nendroids cost 30-XXX€, price goes up with the years and will depend on Rarity and Availability of that specific Nendroid. Note: The reason of the video isn't about purity or outcast ppl its about know your ***shit***, If u pay more for a Bootleg than you would for a Nendroid you got scammed hard. This is the real problem with Bootlegs, you pay for something that's not worth that price. And lets not get started on the licenss and author copyrights infringement... please.
I saw a Sakura Haruno nendoroid box in an anime store with a sticker on it.The sticker was gold and had Chinese characters on it,I’m not sure if it was a bootleg but the store is in Singapore and the store looked like it sold authentic products.
Nendoroids are definitely not made in the US, so a very good tip indeed. Most are made in China, but a couple are made in Japan starting with the Sakura Miku Bloomed in Japan version.
I don’t know why I would buy one that was made in USA but I did and I know now not to and I bought another figma miku and it’s not a bootleg so at least I have one now
I’m getting a shirou nendoroid in a few weeks but I’m worried about it being fake :( this helped me 2 years ago with my nendoroid petit so I hope it works again ;-;
I may just be confused by the way you worded it, but all my nendoroid boxes have two flaps, even the ones that I know are authentic. I don't think this means they're fake, does it?
If you look at the box I'm opening when I talk about the top flaps that is what I'm referring to. The top flip only covers only half the top instead of all the way over. The only Nendoroid box that I know is authentic that does that is the black rock shooters box. Iirc all other authentic boxes, except special ones like Snow Miku 2013 which are different boxes entirely, have a top flap that covers the whole length of the box. Then when you flip it open you will see a second flap which is actually the background insert that can be removed. Is that what you are thinking about? I have quite a few nendoroid reviews that show me opening authentic boxes if you want to look for comparison. Just look for ones that don't say bootleg in the title and you should be fine. I hope that answered your question.
I got an Agatsuma Zenitsu figure, but the top piece that connects the Chuntaro piece with his hair is missing, and the figure was like $13. It turns out, I just got really lucky on the price, and unlucky with the connector piece 😃
I know :) there's a video on the hatsune miku channel that shows the company and explaining how the figures are made, it looks like a very nice place to work at.
Okay, so I got a Nendoroid for Christmas. I wanted to customize it and was making sure to be extremely careful so I wouldn't damage it. I honestly didn't care if it was real or fake. I just liked the characters and looks of them and wanted to start a collection. I got a Nendoroid and I'm not sure if it was real or not. First off it was extremely flimsy... it was extremely hard to even customize. I tried to be careful as possible. Then a small piece just broke... I wanted to know if the fake ones are more breakable.. Since there probably not created as well as the real ones since there much more cheaper. Aw I was so sad :( But I'm grateful since the small piece wasn't that big of a deal and it didn't really need it c:
+Isabella Welden I don't know if I would say the fakes are more breakable or not. Sadly I've broken a few small pieces on my legit ones. And while nendoroids can sometimes be too easy or hard to put into place as they holes are to big or to large, I've noticed that bootlegs normally have most joints a bit too easy to put in. Meaning they fall out more easily.
Thanks for the video, very informative! Im plan on buying my first (preowned) nendoroid from amiami tomorrow! Im just slightly worried that the price is on sale for half-off ^^; Im just gonna assume its a good sale and trust amiami's good rep!
Glad that you found it helpful. As for amiami you should be safe. I've been purchasing from them for 2 or 3 years and getting a package at least once a month. They have never sold me a bootleg so you should be safe. Which one are you going to get?
Hazy992 Thank you :)It's hard to get older nendoroids unless they get a rerelease because once they are released they are out of production. Sometimes you can get lucky on AmiAmi pre-owned so that's what we do a lot.
Bloosica Yeah I've been looking on AmiAmi's preowned section but they don't have figures of what I want :P In your opinion would you say this is legitimate? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131394996012?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT They seem to have good feedback and all the feedback for Nendos seems positive. Thanks :)
Looking at it I check for feedback like you said, which seemed to be really good. I also look for location and they are from Japan so another positive sign, but doesn't mean it's 100% legit. Another thing to look at of course is the price. If it seems to good to be true then it probably is, but this one does seem like a fair price. The last thing I like to look at is pictures. Since they used stock photos you really can't compare and see if it's legit. Overall it looks alright. Wouldn't know for sure until it arrive, but it doesn't look to much of a gamble.
Yes Good Smile has wonderful people who hand paint some of the parts and the original is hand scalped if I'm not mistaken. And honestly most of my authentic nendoroids cost from like $20-$30 dollars. Sure some are pre-owned (some are not), but they are in excellent condition. The only ones I've had to spend over $50 for was Super Sonico and Sakura miku. Sure there is international shipping involved, but I find it worth it.
Amazon does have authentic nendoroids, but there are also sellers on there that sell bootlegs. So you have to be careful. I personally don't shop for nendoroids there, but I do have friends who do and have had pretty good experiences. If it's sold directly from Amazon you should be fine. If it's from another seller, check their reviews first. In the end if you do get a bootleg Amazon should help you get your money back. Keep in mind I don't work for Amazon so I can't guarantee that they will go in your favor. But whenever I dealt with their customer service they were able to help me.
The easiest way to make sure to avoid bootlegs is to only buy from legit/authorised stores. People who think they're getting some sort of GREAT DEAL buying at a con or random local store for $10 are bound to get stung.
i know this is an old video but hear me out. I just got this Kageyama nendoroid and I compared it the ones I already which are authentic. One of the differences is that the neck joint doesn't fit well. It literally sits on top making it look like there was a ball in between his head and body. Another thing I've noticed is that his hair piece didn't fit perfectly . It had a small but noticeable gap between it. I mean, it was kinda expensive for a bootleg in my currency anyway but I got what I paid for considering how the authentic ones I bought were more than 200
No, my uncle who pays for them doesn't like buying online. He only allows if it's like an Instagram store or someone reliable that we can ask questions to.
Well we buy a lot of our nendoroids from amiami.com. They ship pretty much worldwide and a pretty trustworthy. You can send them emails with your questions or if something goes wrong they can help. I haven't had a horrible experience with them or anything, but have had to email them to split orders and such and they were always helpful. Not trying to say you need to shop there and they aren't paying me or anything, but just wanted to let you know of the option in case you are interested.
"How to Spot a Fake Nendoroid"
It's fucking 1/3 the price and I can't be doing with that expensive shit
yeah but the parts fall off literally every 10 seconds and the stand sucks imo.
honestly im too hobo so screw it
Alyxis same wth I get my shit from the wish app
my wallets gunna be mad at me
Melvin Bartolome lol my wallet is always mad at me
I don’t have a wallet to get mad
go iff
@@stuckintrafik *mood*
@@Bloosica my wallet hates me
A bootleg Nendoroid is like a picture of a painting; you might think you've viewed the painting because you saw a photo of it online or in a magazine, but even the most hi-res image is not the same as seeing it up-close and in person. Bootleg Nendoroids look okay from a distance, but when you get close they really aren't very good at all, you definitely get only what you paid for.
I buy the real thing, either new or pre-owned.
my first nendoroid is a bootleg (realized that years after XD), but its still precious to me, as my sister bought it for me when we travelled overseas, many memories in there. Even I saw an authentic one now, I wont want to replace it.
WhyHelloThere Problem with bootlegs is that you aren't giving the money to the companies that license the character or the company that paid to acquire that license. That's why bootlegs are cheaper. They don't own or pay to use the character that aren't theirs to use.
Also bootlegs aren't as nicely made. From owning 3 or 4 bootlegs and about 50 legit nendoroids I have seen the quality difference and I know I'm not along. With my bootlegs the limbs, hair pieces and more where very lose and fell off quite easily. Sure sometimes legit ones have lose pieces, but I've never had a legit one as bad as the bootlegs.
So that's why I prefer the authentic ones over the fake. As for your Yoshino did you notice if it had an authenticity sticker. I can't remember if mine did, but I would think that she would. I'm only aware of vocaloids not having that sticker because they aren't from an anime company. But if you checked the signs I put in this video and still can't tell then you can check out my review for her and compare: Yoshino From Date A Live Nendoroid Review
Bloosica How did you first learn that some of your Nendorids were fake? By this, I mean: When were Bootleg Anime Products first discovered?(If you don't mind me asking)
I had heard about bootlegs and fake products for years, but since I didn;t know too much about nendoroids at the time I didn't even know how easy they were to get in the United States and how to tell if they were legit or not. I found out that my bootleg Sakura Miku was a fake when I posted the video on TH-cam. I was sad to find out that her and others I had were fakes so I wanted to make this video so others could learn about them as well and hopefully find out before they made any purchases.
Bloosica I see. Well, I first discovered Nendoroids in a TH-cam Advertisment while watching a random Video, AND I recently watched a video by *Digibro* called: *A Beginner's Guide to blowing Money on Anime Merchandise*.
And he mentioned that Nendoroids are currently the Hottest Toy in Japan.
So I thought: If Nendoroids are that popular, maybe I should try purchasing some to help the Anime industry.
However, When I searched Nendoroids on Google, that's how I learned about Bootlegs. So out of curiosity, I looked up Bootlegs, and discovered that Bootlegs are False merchandise that does NOT help the Anime industry.
And being as I want to do my best to continue supporting the Anime Industry, I decided to do some research on Bootleg Products. And when I found out that PVC Figures and Figma were also a target for Bootlegs, I checked to see if any of my current PVCs were Bootlegs.
And sadly 2 out of the 3 I owned were Bootlegs. T^T
Which is why I'm being more cautious when I purchase Anime Merchandise(Especially in my preparations for Animethon).
Sorry to hear that you picked up some bootlegs too. It is hard to avoid them for sure.
Bloosica Yeah, the Bootlegs I own are 1/8 scale PVC Figures of Nelliel, and Renji. the only official one I own thus far is Halibel.
So, I'm hoping to replace my Bootleg Nelliel with an authentic one. Renji on the other hand, I'm not so sure(being as he's pretty difficult to find(at least to my knowledge)
As for Nendoroids, I currently have none, But I'm hoping to find 1 or more at Animethon.
I remember when I was doing lots of research on bootlegs I came across a page about donating unwanted bootlegs and if I remember correctly the reason why they were taking donations was to show them at their lectures about bootleg prevention.
Very useful tips! I just started collecting and I'm going to follow your advice next time I go to conventions.
Good luck! Glad you found my video helpful and welcome to the addiction :)
My mom bought me a bootleg Nendoroid of Platelet from Cells at work for Christmas. It came in a decent box but it was obviously a fake. I didn't say anything to her about it, didn't wanna be an ungrateful gift receiver. I have her in the back row of my collection so she blends in
I ordered a Nendoroid from Amazon a couple days ago and I'm praying that they aren't bootleg... the shop had good reviews and 100% positive feedback but I know you can never know:( Thanks for the video! It will help me know when it arrives! :) Very helpful:)
I never thought that people actually made bootlegs of nendoroid or that there were so many different ways you could tell if one is a fake or not. This was very informative! Thanks for posting it! ^^
Glad you found the video helpful! It is scary how many bootlegs are out there and how good some of them are.
Bloosica It is mind boggling because people go from bootlegging anime to actually making figurines and toys (something that takes up time and money)! I mean its already hard enough trying to figure out which DVDs and CDs are bootlegs, but now you gotta watch out for the figurines...Its crazy!
I'm not a big spender. the idea of spending 50 bucks on a nendoroid or 200 on a figure always seemed foreign to me. But I still like collecting figures. I buy cheap nendoroids and knock-offs from ebay.
They honestly don't look that different to me, unless they're put side to side. I only have one legitimate figure (nami from Film Z), and I got it for 10 bucks on an auction anyway. So to me, chinese knock offs are a cheap alternative to the real thing. I'm aware that I unfortunately cant give Good Smile and other companies the money they deserve, which sucks.
The knock offs don't look that bad. In fact, they look pretty good for their price. I've never been disappointed with a knock off. I get what I payed for.
I don't mind buying the odd bootleg. If I am low on money, I will get a bootleg. I just get the good quality bootlegs, some are terrible! Just google for fake Nendoroids on images... Much cringe.
Speedwagon True!
I don't mind either but I'm very picky when it comes to figurines so I tend to save up a lot of money and give myself a treat ( the real ones ) because even if you sometimes can't tell them apart and the quality doesn't suffer greatly for the price you're spending... I still know it's a bootleg, and it bothers me for some odd reason.
I'm not rich, rather poor but it's manageable if you save up for months, the only problem is that they aren't available ( some ) or not shippable to my county.
Speedwagon even speedwagon knows value
same
Speedwagon I bought a Hatsune Miku Renewal today, it was actually fake but DAMN CHEAP! It was $5 USA dollar, It was a Rin kagamine one, it was so cute! I think it’s worth it. My mom said it’s expensive, as you may know I’m Asian. But if she saw the price of a real one... Haha. But the pieces of the thingy was loose, it’s fine for me but the paint is not all the way painted, the mouth and a little part of the silver headphone part. But, DAMN CHEAP AND WORTH IT! :D and I also bought a Umaru pin thingy for 75 cents! It was a pin with a picture found online but it was cheap! I’m gonna buy more of these anime pins for my book bag, it’s gonna look so cute!
I showed me shop “fake nendroid” and almost all of them were emilia😂
Must be the current popular fake. Poor girl haha
When I started collecting figures, I never bought any bootlegs even tho its under $25 and NEW in box too :'D
+MintyMiku Sweet! That's both awesome and lucky!
Thank you for this video! Just getting into Nendoroids and this is a big help~
I'm kinda picky when it comes to quality which leaves me with getting the real ones for a higher price most of the time.
They're just so cute but even if it's hard to tell the fake ones apart sometimes, I still know and it will bother me.
I'm saving up for getting 6 new ones currently and I know that I will cry for all the money I'm sending but be so happy to have them and in good quality.
But that's just me and my opinion ^_^
I'm glad to see that this video is still helping people even years later. The authentic ones are definitely worth it for the quality. And that's how it always is. We cry when we see our money go, but once they get her it's all smiles!
Readon why i buy fake nendos are so that i can customize them 😂 and fix it myself
I bought a Sonic Nendoroid and a couple figurines at a favorite convention of mine from this seller a couple years ago, and I was so disappointed to only recently find out they were fake. You have to be very careful with Nendoroids, as bootlegs are very easy to pick up. I'll surely be checking to see if they're authentic!
+themoviemistro It really is sad how easy it is to find fake nendoroids and how easy they are to get at what seem like legit places. Sorry to hear you bought some bootlegs, but it's good that you are educating yourself and being careful now.
I'm so relieved to know mine are real.
awesome video :D lots of great information! I hope everyone can see this before purchasing nendoroids. My first two nendoroids were bootlegs unfortunately.
I liked seeing your collection! Can you do a collection video? :D You have a lot of cute nendos it looks like
You can also try Tokyo Otaku Mode, it's an American website that specializes in Japanese merchandise.
I don't think they sell bootlegs, because most Nendoroids that they sell come with interchangeable parts. I've bought from them before and I am satisfied with their service.
Yes Tokyo Otaku Mode is a great source. I purchase from them quite a bit and everything is legit. This video was made years ago and hence why it's not included.
Yesterday I bought a fake Sebastian Michaelis nendoroid... I already knew it was fake but I bought it anyways x'D Because I don't really care if it's fake or not... At least it was cheap x3
oso nigga, you act like normal people making millions
I just recently bought one as well and he doesn’t look so much like an hell of a butler
He’s a bootler
:v
I paid for the same price as the original so I wasn’t aware it was bootlegged
That Nendoroid is a bloody SPY!
2:14 This might have been pointed out already, but the official BRS Nendoroid opens that way. I have the official one and can confirm that.
I noticed. I had completely forgotten about CR until you mentioned it in the video (I replied while still watching, obviously) -- CR are actually good in that you can get something from them that is sold out in Japan, due to them getting stock quite a bit later.
That said, just preorder from GSC/Ami on day one, problem solved. :D Served me well for my ~80 nendos.
Thank you for uploading this video! It's very helpful. Last year, I bought a fake PVC-figure at a convention. That sucked ass but luckily for me it was only 26 euro. (about 34 dollars) When I unboxed it, there was a black spot on the hair, and you couldn't see it while the figure was in the box, because it was on the top of the head. :(
Thank you! I'm new to collecting nendoroids and was unsure if my first Nendoroid was a fake. it's an official product and thanks to you, I'm now sure that it is! The Nendoroid is Zelda the Wind Waker Version and I got it from the Science Fiction Bookstore. It was my second time there and it was my first time buying a figure. Have a nice day and thank you for making this video. :)
You're welcome. Glad I could help you out!
I searched amiami, hlj, GSC main and I couldn't find the Kuroyukihime nendoroid
since they were all out of stock. Tried my luck at Amazon and finally got one...Not to mention a bunch of other sellers had one in stock....It's 100% authentic too. I thoroughly inspected it. :)
icantw8 Glad you could find her! She does seem to be out pretty much everywhere.
The skin colour of a nendoroid face between a bootleg and authentic is mostly the same as the face never gets painted as it's molded in that colour and the only parts get painted are the mouth. The actual difference between is the look as authentic face is always given a flat matt coat finished unlike the bootleg. Flat matt is a gloss that gives the surface a different effect rather a shiny look that can affect the colour and the decal such as the eyes. They use this to protect the eye decal and facial decal from being scratched off. Alot of bootleg anime figures lack that flat matt coating as that coating is used very commonly in the entire figure.
I always wanted nendoroids but they are always so expensive. However, the very first Miku nendoroid has been put on a special resale over 5 times, making that particular one less expensive in some stores. Crunchyroll, a store that sells real merch, had her for $28. So, taking this as a lucky opportunity, I bought her. You can still get her there for a mere $31 plus shipping everyone. And you do not have to worry about any of their products being bootlegs. I cannot wait for her to arrive and I hope I can add more
Yes Crunchyroll is legit. I do mention them in my video and are linked in the description. I'm glad that you found one you liked. Miku is a good choice :)
This is why I bought a blank doll and head from goodsmile to customize
I honestly don't mind if I have bootlegs because I don't collect them, I only have Vocaloids and that's all im getting. Mine are excellent quality and they don't brake :) Cool vid btw x
Pikachoo TH-cam! Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.
I got them from the container store. I believe they were a little over $10 a piece and they are plastic. I think they work well for nendoroids.
This is gonna be helpful when my DIO Nendoroid arrives.
well one of the problems are that usually boxes are sealed so u can only tell the flap box clue when u actually buy it but chances are after u know its a bootleg the seller wont give refunds back
Thanks for the informative video. I just started collecting nendoroids and this really helps! Can I ask where you get your display boxes?
You're welcome! Glad I could help you out :)
The display boxes I got from the Container Store. I bought mine from their website a few years back, but I think they might still have them.
+Bloosica Thanks again! They are still available there.
You're welcome :) Glad you can still get them.
Thank you :) I'm hoping it at least helps someone.
I realized you weren't much of a nendo collector, but you have a very nice scale figure collection. I'm a bit jealous of it lol. Trying to grow my scale figure collection though.
Everywhere I look I cannot find the nendroid I’m looking for, if it was there, it wasn’t for sale. Any advice for that?
Nooo I have a fake Kirino Kousaka is a fake D:.
But I still love the bootleg, it's very cute :3. I'll just call it a "figure" not a "nendoroid"
btw crunchyroll is awesome! got authentic good smile madoka magica mini figures.
Don't buy Milanoo figures, only cosplay and even then BE CAREFUL
Margaret Lippincott So sorry to hear you got a bootleg too :( And yes crunchyroll is a great place, but they do release them later. Thanks for the tip.
Bloosica It's ok :3. Gonna call it a "figure" it doesn't have the title of "Nendoroid" lolz. And will get a real one from CR sometime (prolly preorder the CR Sakura Kinomoto, squeee). Also, CR is worth the like 3 years of wait XD. And no problemo.
@Lifuu not only because it's authentic but also because it's cute~ also I've never bought one just yet (even though it's been several years xD)
@Lifuu :3
This is a fantastic video, very helpful as I’m buying my first nendroid on Marketplace and wanting to make sure it’s legit, thank you!
0:34 WHY DOES THAT MIKU LOOK SO CUTE THO
HER FACE IS SO ADORABLE
There's a lot, which one?
@@paperdrum39 the blue one in the front closest to the camera, she looks adorable to me, I guess because her face shape looks more original than most nendoroids I have seen, but idk
don't be fooled by their looks, yes sometimes it doesn't look any difference,. their boxing ,color or texture of the product, is just fine, but be more careful of their imperfections, I have a lot of bootleg toys and most of them have burns and are not completely molded.
for example. I have bootleg nendoroid 796, watch carefully the actual figure and the picture,...I didn't even notice how bad it was.
> some bootleg nendoroid problems....they dont snap and fit perfectly in short...gaps.
This looks like a well done guide, along with telling us some reliable shop sites.
+EmeraldRuby Thanks ^_^ Glad you found it helpful!
+Bloosica if and when I start buying Nendoroids, I'll be sure to use this guide. :)
Great guide. I do have some semi-related questions, though. Can you tell me where you got those display boxes? They do a really fine job of showcasing your collection. Also, are these cases any good at keeping the dust out? Cleaning your Nendos can be such a drag...
***** I got them from the container store and yes they do a pretty good job at keeping dust out :)
Thank you for the tips. Very helpful for me and your collection is awesome👍
Thank you! Glad I could help!
This was a very helpful video! I'm going to start collecting Nendoroids, starting with the Marth I preordered from Play Asia, I hope he won't be a bootleg!
+Critical Falchion (Logan) Glad to help. I ordered my very first figure from Play Asia years ago. You should be good.
Bloosica Quick reply. I can't wait until May, it was a gift from my parents...now I need to try to get Shiida when she comes out too!
I already have a few figures for pre-order next year. Looks like there are going to be a lot of good ones and Link is no exception :)
Link looks good.
I have an bootleg L Lawliet I bought on Ebay. He's adorable, but he falls apart if you look at him funny. 😂
Also, Tokyo Otaku Mode sells authentic Nendos as well.
They do and I shop there all the time! However when I made this video I wasn't aware of Tokyo Otaku Mode and hadn't heard many people talk about them so I'm not sure they were the store they are today at that time. But yes definitely a trustworthy site.
Well Mirai the Smart Doll by Danny Choo is not purely handmade but 3D-printed, handwork is only integrating Aeon core frame into the doll parts. 3D printer technology is very awesome so it will breed more bootlegs. Quality is an issue but with enough 3D printing effort the quality would be maybe better. I don't even think that many figurine collectors hating 3D printing are fair.
I own 5 nendoroids and I've ordered them all on Amazon and I have never recieved a bootleg. I just avoid certain characters where I will most likely get a knock off like Sebastain from Black butler for example and read reviews. I like having the authentic thing because one day, they'll be worth more than my life. I saw Deathnote nendoroids at this anime store and they were just bad. They looked chalky.
Death Note nendoroids are the ones I see the most bootlegged in stores. You just aren't going to find those ones that easily or for such a decent price. Amazon is good, but there are some bootleggers so you do have to be careful.
Bloosica Yeah, I feel the deathnote nendoroids are about as rare as Sebastain. I just took a risk today of getting a Ryuko nendoroid and I've seen a few reviews of getting knock offs but sometimes you gotta take a risk :)
Very true! Hope it's legit!
Very informative and resourceful.
Personally I am not a nendoroid collector but this would help any new figure collectors entering the nendoroid scene.
After watching this my little sister realized that she had three bootlegs. She never believed me when I told her
-I'm dying.
+Auburn Strider Well hopefully she will know what to look for and find authentic ones for her collection!
I have a bakugou nendorid coming and I’m kind of nervous because I didn’t spend much on it, and I’m scared it’s a fake😣
The fake ones are some what just as good. Paint is just a little bit back and plastic isn't the same. They're good when you're on a budget.
I'm not even sure as to why I watched this video. I don't mind having bought a boot-leg as long as it represents my love for that specific character. Colours may differ, sure, but paying more than 25$ on a plastic figure has never been a vice of mine
Great Review,
I only have 7 nendoriods so far...i'm hoping to get more in the future!
I just found your channel when i was look up How to Spot a Fake Nendoroid on TH-cam lol
Ya. Not sure what I'm going to do with my bootlegs. I don't think I have enough space to bring them with me when I move and I would never sell them to people making them think they are real. Or even really selling them as bootlegs.
Thank god I have a shop nearby to buy authentic figurines. But my first two Nendoroid Azusa and Saber Lily that I brought on Amazon thank god is not a bootleg. Lucky beginner Nendoroid Collector!
+Ariel Jersey Jr That's really awesome that you were able to get authentic nendoroids and not fall into a beginner trap.
Bloosica Yeah...
Some of my friends their first Nendoroid are bootlegs and brought from a convention.
+Ariel Jersey Jr I bought 5 Nendoroids on Amazon and they are authentic :)
I bought a bootleg Flandre but still the only problem was the off colored crystal wings
Oh lol I just bought the one with the blue hair in 2 buns, blue dress, holding a fan and a green bag today. Didn't realize it was a fake till I saw this. I'm new to collecting these but it's ok. It's still cute and paint job is actually ok. I wondered why I couldn't remove the head. I haven't reviewed it yet. Going to probably tomorrow or Tuesday. I do know how to spot a fake My Little Pony though lol.
Or if you want to be very safe you can check GoodSmileCompany's partners that sell the nendoroids and figures either online, retail, or both. For example Crunchyroll is one of their partners in the US
(( Ahh, I'm so relieved! I recently got a Mikudayo nendoroid, and she's authentic!! :D thank you so much for making this video! ))
Gumina Glassred Glad I could help you out and that you have an authentic nendoroid! Yay!
TBH, I'm okay with fake nendoroids as long as it looks good. example: Sakura Miku looks really good. The reason I'm okay with fakes is because I simply want them to sit on my desk. No one's gonna ever be in my room to see it so they'd never know it's fake anyway.
+My Names Tommy I get your point and I would never tell anyone how they should spend their money, so you keep being you. But as you can see I had the bootleg Miku and while she's not bad for a bootleg the quality isn't as good as the real deal. Plus this way I'm supporting the company :)
I can only justify buying a bootleg on purpose if it looks actually good or if it looks nearly identical to the real. The money you pay is well worth what you're getting otherwise.
I once got my friend a bootleg Sebastian without realizing it, when it came I was scared for her but it looks EXACTLY like the real one. Down to every piece. The only thing bad with it is a joint is a bit janky sometimes. And I know it was a bootleg because it was $12
They should just re-release Sebastian and a few other early ones. They are really popular and I see people wanting to get them all the time, but there isn't enough out there and when you find one they are really expensive.
I try to get authentic nendoroids as long as they’re affordable. For example the Solid Snake nendoroid; he runs for over $100 and I can’t justify spending that much on one tiny nendoroid, so I bought the bootleg and honestly it’s not bad! It has the same articulation as the real one and the paint job is really good. No broken pieces or anything like that. For $90 less I’m pretty impressed
Personally I don't buy bootlegs anymore. I only did because I didn't know better! But if I can't find one for a good price I just pass on it and either hope I find it later for a good deal or GSC re-releases them. Some bootlegs aren't the worst quality, but in the end it can't compare to the real thing. But you do you!
You are very correct. That's why I gave some legit sites to purchase from and warned people about cons. I also like to avoid Ebay as well as I've been burned on purchasing a scale figure from there before.
But after learning about the authentics I would never go back to bootlegs. The quality is much nicer and really aren't that much more expensive if you know where to look. You are also supporting the company, which is a great thing. But I have heard that people don't care about authentic or not. They just like the character and they can afford it. While I may not agree, I'm not here to tell anyone how to spend there money, just educate them :)
as I was saying when you think about it $5-$25 for a bootleg nendo adds up so in reality people who buy bootlegs are spending just as much money as people who buy the official ones and what gets me kind of mad is when people say its better than spending stupid $50-$100 they don't understand that the people who create the figures work really hard and are very talented plus its their job so the money they make could be to support their families and also support the company.
Yes I have gone to crunchyroll when items have been sold out elsewhere. I had to pre-ordered the rerelease of Mami from crunchyroll because it sold out within hours on amiami. I kinda like how they charge you right when you order too because then I don't have to worry about the funds later. However if I did that all the time I probably wouldn't have enough funds to pre-ordered everything I wanted if I was paying right away.
My first nendoroid will come in the mail soon, its Lady Venera, i wish the rest of Zvezda had nendoroid but im super exited none the less
+Professor Um Yay! She looks like a very nice nendoroid. Hope you enjoy her and who knows maybe some day they will make the others.
How the heck did I end up here??? I was watching on a Berserk playlist and this is the next one?
Haha that gave me a good laugh this morning. I have no idea how it ended up on such a playlist 😂
- Bootlegs usually cost between 0-30€, has no value once bought.
- Nendroids cost 30-XXX€, price goes up with the years and will depend on Rarity and Availability of that specific Nendroid.
Note: The reason of the video isn't about purity or outcast ppl its about know your ***shit***, If u pay more for a Bootleg than you would for a Nendroid you got scammed hard. This is the real problem with Bootlegs, you pay for something that's not worth that price. And lets not get started on the licenss and author copyrights infringement... please.
I thought I had the Bootleg version of Nendoroid Sakura Miku. Turned out I was wrong, it had just faded. (I'm glad I got the authentic one)
+Jashin Empress Yay! That's awesome that you got an authentic Sakura Miku. She is so cute.
Who's the nendoroid at 0:13 with The pink hair red looking eyes and red outfit
I saw a Sakura Haruno nendoroid box in an anime store with a sticker on it.The sticker was gold and had Chinese characters on it,I’m not sure if it was a bootleg but the store is in Singapore and the store looked like it sold authentic products.
Don’t buy figures when it says made in USA cuz I sorta fell for that but I only have 1 bootleg
Nendoroids are definitely not made in the US, so a very good tip indeed. Most are made in China, but a couple are made in Japan starting with the Sakura Miku Bloomed in Japan version.
I don’t know why I would buy one that was made in USA but I did and I know now not to and I bought another figma miku and it’s not a bootleg so at least I have one now
I'm happy to hear that you could get an authentic one, but it's so easy to fall into the bootleg trap when you are first starting out.
I know and it was my first figma too
This kind of made me check my Makoto Naegi Nendoroid. Luckily it's really so I should try not to think about it.
IT HAS A MAKOTO NAEGI FIGURE?!?!?!?!?!?!??* SKSKSKSKSK OMG I'M GONNA BUY IT SHSHTSVSU
I’m getting a shirou nendoroid in a few weeks but I’m worried about it being fake :( this helped me 2 years ago with my nendoroid petit so I hope it works again ;-;
i just want to mention that the non glossy one is actually the fake
Which face plate is at 2:40 (right with open grey eyes) ?
I filmed this so long ago, but if I'm not mistaken I think it's from the Kirito nendoroid.
Collected 2 figmas and 2 nendoroids , none of them are bootleg and I'm new to them :3
That's awesome! Many people fall into the trap, but I'm glad you could escape it :)
I may just be confused by the way you worded it, but all my nendoroid boxes have two flaps, even the ones that I know are authentic. I don't think this means they're fake, does it?
If you look at the box I'm opening when I talk about the top flaps that is what I'm referring to. The top flip only covers only half the top instead of all the way over. The only Nendoroid box that I know is authentic that does that is the black rock shooters box. Iirc all other authentic boxes, except special ones like Snow Miku 2013 which are different boxes entirely, have a top flap that covers the whole length of the box. Then when you flip it open you will see a second flap which is actually the background insert that can be removed. Is that what you are thinking about?
I have quite a few nendoroid reviews that show me opening authentic boxes if you want to look for comparison. Just look for ones that don't say bootleg in the title and you should be fine.
I hope that answered your question.
wow that reply is long O_O
I try to be thorough :P
I got an Agatsuma Zenitsu figure, but the top piece that connects the Chuntaro piece with his hair is missing, and the figure was like $13. It turns out, I just got really lucky on the price, and unlucky with the connector piece 😃
I know :) there's a video on the hatsune miku channel that shows the company and explaining how the figures are made, it looks like a very nice place to work at.
I got mine on clearance at target yesterday
Okay, so I got a Nendoroid for Christmas. I wanted to customize it and was making sure to be extremely careful so I wouldn't damage it. I honestly didn't care if it was real or fake. I just liked the characters and looks of them and wanted to start a collection. I got a Nendoroid and I'm not sure if it was real or not. First off it was extremely flimsy... it was extremely hard to even customize. I tried to be careful as possible. Then a small piece just broke... I wanted to know if the fake ones are more breakable.. Since there probably not created as well as the real ones since there much more cheaper. Aw I was so sad :( But I'm grateful since the small piece wasn't that big of a deal and it didn't really need it c:
+Isabella Welden I don't know if I would say the fakes are more breakable or not. Sadly I've broken a few small pieces on my legit ones. And while nendoroids can sometimes be too easy or hard to put into place as they holes are to big or to large, I've noticed that bootlegs normally have most joints a bit too easy to put in. Meaning they fall out more easily.
Okay, thank you. (: That's good to know.
Thank you so much! I ordered a Kurumi nendoroid from amazon and Ill use these tips to make sure it isnt a bootleg!
You're welcome! Hope yours is legit!
Bloosica Thanks
Thanks for the video, very informative! Im plan on buying my first (preowned) nendoroid from amiami tomorrow! Im just slightly worried that the price is on sale for half-off ^^; Im just gonna assume its a good sale and trust amiami's good rep!
Glad that you found it helpful. As for amiami you should be safe. I've been purchasing from them for 2 or 3 years and getting a package at least once a month. They have never sold me a bootleg so you should be safe. Which one are you going to get?
Im getting Kagamine Rin - Cheerful Ver ^^ I wanted Kasane Teto because she's adorable, but Rin is my favorite vocaloid and the price was too good ^^
Awesome! I have Miku's Cheerful version myself. They are all pretty cute.
Bloosica Oooh, that one is so pretty! All the different poses and faces, it awesome!
nice i subscribed
Great video, very informative. My problem is that most of the Nendos I want to get are sold out at AmiAmi etc. so I have to resort to eBay :/
Hazy992 Thank you :)It's hard to get older nendoroids unless they get a rerelease because once they are released they are out of production. Sometimes you can get lucky on AmiAmi pre-owned so that's what we do a lot.
Bloosica Yeah I've been looking on AmiAmi's preowned section but they don't have figures of what I want :P
In your opinion would you say this is legitimate? www.ebay.co.uk/itm/131394996012?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
They seem to have good feedback and all the feedback for Nendos seems positive. Thanks :)
Looking at it I check for feedback like you said, which seemed to be really good. I also look for location and they are from Japan so another positive sign, but doesn't mean it's 100% legit. Another thing to look at of course is the price. If it seems to good to be true then it probably is, but this one does seem like a fair price. The last thing I like to look at is pictures. Since they used stock photos you really can't compare and see if it's legit.
Overall it looks alright. Wouldn't know for sure until it arrive, but it doesn't look to much of a gamble.
Bloosica I might take the risk and go for it to see how it's like. Thanks for the help :)
You're welcome. I hope she is legit :)
Yes Good Smile has wonderful people who hand paint some of the parts and the original is hand scalped if I'm not mistaken. And honestly most of my authentic nendoroids cost from like $20-$30 dollars. Sure some are pre-owned (some are not), but they are in excellent condition. The only ones I've had to spend over $50 for was Super Sonico and Sakura miku. Sure there is international shipping involved, but I find it worth it.
Is amazon a good place also? :3
What is the nendroid at 0:14 with the blue and the very cute hoodie thing
Epicprism-(unknown youtuber) That is Super Sonico Tiger Parka Version. Nendoroid #252.
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Also target department stores are selling goodsmile products. That's where I got my D.VA.
I'm so happy to see more stores in the US selling authentic nendoroids. When I made this video it wasn't the case :(
They sell some at otaku mode.com but the price varies like some are about 30-40 at most cost.
I have a miku nendoroid miku from anime con I asked them if it was a nendoroid that said yes so I bought it for 8 pound :3
Really nice video! It is very helpful ❤
the fake sakura miku is so cute tho
I got my package of the Migurine Luka, and inside the box was just a BRATZ doll shoved in it.....
That is the worst horror story of a "bootleg" nendoroid that I've heard of. That sucks :(
I bought an authentic simon figure but the flowing jacket doesnt fit so watch out for faulty ones too
Hi I know it’s been 6 years since you have made this I don’t think you will respond but is Amazon a good place to buy nendoriod ?
Amazon does have authentic nendoroids, but there are also sellers on there that sell bootlegs. So you have to be careful. I personally don't shop for nendoroids there, but I do have friends who do and have had pretty good experiences. If it's sold directly from Amazon you should be fine. If it's from another seller, check their reviews first. In the end if you do get a bootleg Amazon should help you get your money back. Keep in mind I don't work for Amazon so I can't guarantee that they will go in your favor. But whenever I dealt with their customer service they were able to help me.
@Angie Hi 0.0 omg I just asked the same question- COINCIDENCE???!! 😂😂
The easiest way to make sure to avoid bootlegs is to only buy from legit/authorised stores. People who think they're getting some sort of GREAT DEAL buying at a con or random local store for $10 are bound to get stung.
i know this is an old video but hear me out. I just got this Kageyama nendoroid and I compared it the ones I already which are authentic. One of the differences is that the neck joint doesn't fit well. It literally sits on top making it look like there was a ball in between his head and body. Another thing I've noticed is that his hair piece didn't fit perfectly . It had a small but noticeable gap between it. I mean, it was kinda expensive for a bootleg in my currency anyway but I got what I paid for considering how the authentic ones I bought were more than 200
Sorry to hear nendoroids are so expensive where you live. Are you able to buy them online? Much cheaper then stores.
No, my uncle who pays for them doesn't like buying online. He only allows if it's like an Instagram store or someone reliable that we can ask questions to.
Well we buy a lot of our nendoroids from amiami.com. They ship pretty much worldwide and a pretty trustworthy. You can send them emails with your questions or if something goes wrong they can help. I haven't had a horrible experience with them or anything, but have had to email them to split orders and such and they were always helpful. Not trying to say you need to shop there and they aren't paying me or anything, but just wanted to let you know of the option in case you are interested.