Nendoroid is a brand of anime-inspired figures created by the Japanese company Good Smile Company. The figures are stylized in a chibi, super-deformed manner with oversized heads and small bodies. Nendoroid figures are highly posable and often come with interchangeable faces, accessories, and props to create different poses and scenes from anime, manga, and video games.
Nendoroid was first introduced in 2006 as a line of figures based on the character Hatsune Miku from the singing synthesizer application, Vocaloid.
Since then, Nendoroid has expanded to include hundreds of characters from various anime, manga, and video games.
In 2010, Nendoroid won the prestigious 'Toy of the Year' award in Japan, solidifying its place as a popular collectible toy brand.
Figma is a brand of highly articulated action figures also created by Good Smile Company. Figma figures are more realistic in style than Nendoroid, and they often come with a wide range of accessories and interchangeable parts for different poses.
SH Figuarts is a brand of highly detailed action figures created by Bandai. They offer realistic joint articulation, high-quality paint jobs, and accurate proportions.
Funko Pop! is a brand of vinyl figures that are also stylized in a chibi, super-deformed manner. They are popular for their wide range of licenses across pop culture, including movies, TV shows, video games, and more.
The main product of the Nendoroid brand is the Nendoroid figure. Each figure typically comes with interchangeable faces, accessories, and props to create different poses and scenes from anime, manga, and video games.
Nendoroid Dolls are a line of figures that feature a basic human body shape with highly posable joints, and removable wigs and clothes. They are designed to be customizable with different clothing and accessories sold separately.
Nendoroid Petite figures are smaller versions of the regular Nendoroid figures, usually measuring around 2.5 inches tall. They often come in sets or blind boxes featuring characters from popular anime and video games.
Nendoroid figures are stylized in a chibi, super-deformed manner with oversized heads and small bodies. They come with interchangeable faces, accessories, and props to create different poses and scenes from anime, manga, and video games. Figma figures are more realistic in style, highly articulated, and they often come with a wide range of accessories and interchangeable parts for different poses.
Yes, Nendoroid figures are highly posable and can be placed in a variety of different poses thanks to their ball-joint neck, shoulders, and hips, and often come with additional joints for even greater flexibility.
Nendoroid figures are usually around 4 inches tall when standing, though some figures may be slightly taller or shorter depending on the character's height.
In general, accessories are designed to fit specific Nendoroid figures and may not always be compatible with other figures due to differences in shape and size. However, some accessories may be interchangeable between figures within the same series or by the same character designer.
Nendoroid figures are available for purchase from a variety of retailers, including online anime and toy stores, as well as physical hobby shops and stores. They can also be found on websites like Amazon and eBay, though it is important to be careful when buying from third-party sellers to ensure authenticity and quality.