Hello friends! After a short break we are back with your weekly dose of awesome figures - Five Figure Fridays! We are ending our hiatus with a little figure line named Nendoroid. The Nendoroid line was created by the Good Smile Company in 2006 and the line features popular characters from anime, manga or video games. The line is recognizable for its chibi renditions of popular characters which are designed with a large head and a smaller body. The characteristic design gives the figures a super cute look that has just clicked with the fans. Add to that a wealth of different parts and expressions and you can see why this line is such a hit with the collectors. The Nendoroid line spawned some awesome merchandise which we are going to show you today.
5. Good Smile Company Nendoroid The Legend of Zelda Link Figure
Let’s be honest, it was only a matter of time before the The Legend of Zelda’s Link got his own Nendoroid figure. That is just a match made in heaven. This particular Nendoroid Link is based on The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D video game released for Nintendo 3DS. Nendoroid figures are known for their well-chosen accessories but this figure takes it to the next level! Link comes with the classic items from the game like the Kokiri Sword, the Hero’s Shield, the Red Potion and the Bunny hood. But that’s not all! The Deku, Goron and Zora masks are also included along with the Link’s fairy companion Tatl! Last but not least, we have the Majora’s mask that can be worn by Link. A stand is also included in the package. This painted ABS&PVC non-scale articulated Link figure was released in April 2016. The 10 cm (3.9 inches) tall figure was sculpted by toytec D.T.C in cooperation with Nendoron. All this can be yours for only about 4,342 yen (~42 US dollars).
4. Good Smile Company Nendoroid One Punch Man Figure
The next figure on our list is of our favorite anime bald headed protagonist Saitama. The Good Smile Company brought us this cute One Punch Man figure straight from Z-City. The figure of an average guy who serves as an average hero was sculpted by Good Smile Shangai’s sculptor Nd_Dog and it is ready capture your heart with its cuteness. This 10 cm (approx. 3.9 inches) Saitama figure is made from a mix of ABS and PVC. It is a painted and articulated and comes with a number of goodies. With this figure you will get 2 gloriously bald heads, one with his characteristic calm expression and the other with the expression that is reserved only for the most challenging of opponents. These heads are interchangeable so you can choose whichever you want at any given moment. An iconic item from the show is included with this figure and that is Saitama’s irreplaceable supermarket bag. We can’t possibly allow Saitama to miss those beefy supermarket discounts, and you dear reader should learn from his example. Do not let this 6,409 yen (~62 US dollar) figure slip through your fingers.
3. Good Smile Nendoroid Haikyuu Shoyo Hinata Figure
On our third spot we have a Nendaroid version of Karasuno High’s perfect decoy Shoyo “Shrimp” Hinata. This adorable 10 cm (3.9 inches) Hinata figure made from ABS and ATBC-PVC was released in January 2016. Shichibee worked with Nendoron to bring the Hinata figure to life, and if we may say so he did an excellent job. The “Shrimp” comes with a variety of additional goodies such as a volleyball and net so you can display him just as he is about to smash the ball. If that did not get your attention, he also comes with three facial expressions: a confident one, a cheerful smile, and a super excited expression. The volleyball court inspired stand also makes this figure really unique. This amazing figure can play for your collection for just about 9,614 yen (~93 US dollars).
2. Good Smile Company Nendoroid Nisekoi Chitoge Kirisaki Figure
We continue with the main heroine of the Nisekoi series Chitogi Kirisaki! This figure was released by Good Smile Company in September 2015. This petite but adorable 10 cm (3.9 inches) tall Kirisaki figure was sculpted by Nendoron and Shichibee. Kirisaki is an articulated, completely pre-painted PVC/ABS figure. This figure comes with a stand and numerous bonus pieces which include three facial expressions (cheerful smile, winking, and panicked), a notebook, a school bag, a promise key and additional hand parts. With these parts you can create a perfect look which would fit perfectly in your collection. You can find this Kirisaki goodie for anywhere between 1,965 yen (~19 US dollars) to 7,240 yen (~70 US dollars).
1. Good Smile Company Nendoroid Plus Jumbu Hatsune Miku Figure
The next figure to take the central stage and our first place is the vocaloid sensation Hatsune Miku! This Nendoroid Hatsune Miku figure is a part of first ever set of lottery-based products from the Good Smile Company. This figure of the first sound from the future is a one of a kind Jumbo Winter Ver. that stands 30 cm (11.7 inches) tall which could only have been won during the winter of 2012. Max Factory’s Yukiwo Ageta sculpted this figure in cooperation with Nendoron. This chibi Hatsune Miku figure itself is a pre-painted non-scale articulated figure made from ABS and PVC. A translucent stand is included with the figure. To own this cute figure, you will need around 11,992 yen (~ 116 US dollars).
These are our picks for cutest Nendoroid figures and we hope we showed you some to keep you busy and entertained until next Friday! Enjoy!
