User blog:Neksasu/Nendoroids: The Best Anime Figures for Starting a Collection



When you first start delving into the world of anime figures, you may become overwhelmed by the sheer amount of volume available on the market. They come in various shapes and sizes with different features and functionality, so where does one start?

Well, there are 3 main types of figures to choose from, which are Nendoroids, Figmas and Scale Figures. My recommendation is to start off with Nendoroids. In this post i’ll be covering the most imporatant aspects of Nendoroids and why they are so great for beginners. Let’s get started!



Even-non anime characters have Nendoroids! New Nendoroids are always announced ahead of time, sometimes more than a year in advance, which gives fans plenty of time to pre-order. As with most figures, Nendroids also have a limited availability which makes pre-ordering them very important.

You can pre-order them from The Good Smile Company website, which will occasionally offer exclusive content such as bonus accessories or parts. I personally order mine from Play-Asia and CDJapan. Play-asia has good pricing and I love their feature that notifies you when a sold-out item has been restocked. Final Thoughts Nendoroids are perfect for beginners for a number of reasons. One of them being the vast amount of Nendoroids that have already been released. Chances are, one or more of your favorite characters have already been released in Nendoroid form. This makes the choosing process a bit easier.

Another reason is that Nendoroids, even those from different series, usually look good together. This is because of their distinctive look, allowing you to easily make a small, but beautiful collection figures.

And Finally, there’s the price point. The official pricing ranges from ¥3000 to ¥5000 which is between $27 to $45. These won’t break your bank account, making them perfect for a first time purchase. They also make for a great gift to a friend as their overall theme is very lighthearted.