Bootleg Megathread, March 01, 2023 Hello r/AnimeFigures, and welcome again to the Bootleg Megathread! Reference: OKL_014160_N. The big problem in trying to find older figures is that when figures are originally released only a limited number are produced. Im so glad I checked this out before purchasing, thank you very much!! Returns are accepted for most items within 45 days from the delivery date. She comes with three face plates including a smiling face, a serious face for spell casting as well as a cute bashful expression. Her box isnt exactly in good condition but my friend told me that it probably got bumped around during transport. i.. Megumin wears a classical . Thanks for the comment! Yea the sakura miku is different from most bootlegs as you mentioned since she has a different box. Good Smile Company. Ive heard of a few people buying from Ofuda before so theres a good chance that what they sell is legit. There is a risk involved when buying there, but if you want to buy from ebay there are a few things you should look out for to avoid getting a fake: Another place you can encounter fakes is on Amazon, but its not as common as ebay. I didnt realize Chinese scam artists were so crafty.. (I had just assumed that certain figures were way cheaper because they were from popular anime/more were producedof course now its clear that its more profitable to only replicate popular figures versus obscure anime). Hi, SAL shipping is slightly cheaper, but usually takes weeks to arrive and doesnt offer tracking. My name is Megumin! Just curious. + $19.50 shipping. This way you can make an informed decision, when purchasing a. But what I was struggling with was actually explaining to the I wanna be a good collector! youngins how I can pick up a box and simply /know/. It was fake,, Now I finally know how to identity fakes ~. Those who are new to nendoroid buying might fall victim to counterfeit/bootleg nendoroids. Thanks for the article on bootlegs!!!! Megumin: Light Novel Swimsuit Ver. Nice job avoiding the fake! 1. Hehe. Sad, but the policy is just not being enforced properly. The small parts are held in with tape in the fake one, something that is rarely done with real nendoroids if at all. i literally had a cart of about 100$ worth of nendoroids on ebay, (5 different ones) and thought, this is just too good to be true . Buying nendoroids online is probably how most people end up getting fakes in the first place. Is the figure real even if it doesnt have the little sticker, but everything else is ship shape? We were at FanExpo in Toronto over the weekend and all but one of the booths had fake Nenderoids (and other bootlegged figurines), so I at least had one opportunity to let someone hold a legit item and see how different it and its packaging was. Look for the proper sticker on the front of the box. Too bad buying from anywhere besides ebay is a no for me (might try Amazon at most). The best method is to look at the nendoroid itself. I dont want bootlegs. The arch-wizard who casts the powerful Explosion spell! I think the best way to avoid getting a bootleg is by directly pre-ordering the nendoroid on the Goodsmile online shop after it is released. Her box was not in the best shape either, so that couldve been one of the issues for the missing leg. Youll just have to see when they come in I guess. We only source our figmas from reputable industry wholesalers who have years of positive history in the Japanese merchandise import business. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Theres a Pre-owned one up on Amiami (http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?scode=FIG-MOE-7025-R146) if you dont mind an open box item. Sounds like youre sonic figure is legitimate. https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1421798/all Im looking at a few on Mandarake so Im glad to see them on the list of trusted sellers. From my experience usually nendoroid petits arent the best when it comes to fitting into their stands. I wasnt sure about this before but now I am. Is there any other way to verify if its authentic? It cost 18 000 kyat ( sorry because I bought that from Myanmar ). This can be tricky because if youre buying a whole petit set the seller (usually smaller sellers) is more likely to take a photo from a different website rather than taking out every figure to photograph. Hmm for some reason Im getting a 404 on the links you provided for the pictures, so I cant really tell without looking. Glad you got it sorted out! Konosuba 2 Nendoroid Megumin action Figure 100mm anime from JAPAN 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Click now to browse Quick delivery hesgoal.name, US $198 Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Konosuba 2 Nendoroid Megumin action Figure 100mm anime from JAPAN at the best online prices at Free shipping for many products, Good . Yep, those links work. For more information concerning individual bootleg products that are currently being circulated on the market, visithttps://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/fake/listing/. Hi, i was considering buying this set of vocaloid nenoroids, but after reading this artical, im having second thoughts about it? Ive looked up other figures on the website and people seem a bit unsure whether they are legit or bootleg! You can change your preferences any time in your Privacy Settings. Everything about this vendor (Auc-Terraformer) seems to be positive but Im still wary of buying something pre-owned. Ive been buying from them for years and not a single bootleg, high quality, great shipping and excellent support in English when Ive needed it. 2,875. . And the forum is : Shipping Achetez en toute scurit et en toute scurit avec nous. I got a Sonic Nendoroid for my birthday from Amazon, only to find out it was fake. http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GCpi0vAk85Q/U34rJGl_uhI/AAAAAAAAMl0/u0MHma0_TqE/s1600/DSC_0089.JPG Sometimes sellers will just put GoodSmile, which is a shortened version for saying the same thing. It certainly is possible to get real figures from HK, just be careful. They are made of cheap plastic, and its easy to see that they are cheap. The plastic case on the fake one barely fit together, where as the plastic case on the real one fit nice and tight. And hell be for display in my room anyway. One of them is real, and one is fake. Did you buy her recently? Buying from them is like asking to pay twice the price in taxes. Now, if a nendoroid is on sale for cheap that can be a different story, which is why its good to know trusted online dealers. Good article. Some dealers just show up with bootlegs so often that it stops being worth trying to catch them after a while. No Warning sign on bottom of Box 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. Square-Enix? All nendoroids are made in China, so this isnt a good way to distinguish between a real and a fake. My friend sent me a link to the Good Smile Company website where I could find out for sure. Anyway, itll be here in a couple of days, and I was wondering if you would mind looking at it if I send pictures. Thanks a lot and i hope for a fast answer Greetings! can you help me recommend the best shop with also the best price. Im thinking about ordering petit nendoroid madoka magica set from amazon (possibly the Japanese amazon) and I was wondering if they make fake petit nendroids. But my nendoroid is from hongkong. The price of the bootlegged ones on Asian sale sites are like around 1/8 1/5 of the full price. Yeah it definitely looks like the the one on the right is real, especially when you look at the differences in the graphics of the box, HI frasbob! Colors seem to be legit I went over it a bit again and someone else posted for the dhgate as well xD Sorry, Im tired its 2 am x-x Also, I found this, and it seems too good to be true as well, wondering if this website is genuine? Very useful! Sorry to hear about your fake nendoroid, Hope you have better luck in the future! Is the square base that says MADE IN CHINA fake? I recently bought a figure from RightStuf but instead of an authenticity sticker it has a sticker that says sales outside of japan only on the front of the box and on the back of the box it has a different sticker thats not by AAA. Dont let that be you! I got Ps5 Joker (1st released) and Kakashi from them. How i know it was legit was because in the listing it said it was manufactured by good smile then when i got the item it had an elite toys limited sticker on it who are good smiles official distributors in Hong Kong. So Im posting it again.Is http://japan-best.com/ a good store to buy figures? She also comes with a smiling expression for much more cheerful poses! Adapted from the GoodSmile website:My name is Megumin! Make sure to only buy from official retailers and partner shops!. http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2014/218/9/5/08_06_22_20_47_718_by_xxdustcatxx-d7txmcq.jpg Look specifically for feedback where the buyer received a bootleg. May be you dont like her for some reason? This includes questions such as Is my figure a bootleg? and Can I trust this seller?. All had been deboxed. Also keep in mind that different types of figures vary in quality. Is it the original BRS nendo version? Be aware there is a bootleg of Nendoroid Matoi Ryuko! These are the listings for reference: (Im german, hope its spelled right), Toylet does sell legit figures, although they do tend to be on the more expensive side. i just bought a Sebastian Nendoroid off Aliexpress.com and it turns out its fake ;-; "KADOKAWA presents a 1/7th scale figure of Megumin from ".. "My name is Yunyun! Bootleg nendoroids are terrible when it comes to their joints. Thank you for this article! My Flandre is actually really nice compared to some other counterfeits Ive stumbled upon. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pHY8Zc2ZRyY/U34rJ46TXHI/AAAAAAAAMmI/vqMXoixkgrw/s1600/DSC_0092.JPG (also I am never buying from Milanoo ever again) GoodSmile does not produce huge overruns of stock for the retail market. (Second Preorder). i was told about this site, does Plamoya sell legit figures? 4. Kurenai Densetsu - Megumin - Ichiban Kuji - Milk Chocolate ver. Its very well written and helps A LOT. Forehead is exposed a little more than normal I just ordered a Megurine Luka petite Nendoroid. I know I got it from here, but I cant remember xP Sorry about that!! Ill be way more careful now, i think i almost bought a fake nendo on my citys local anime-con but i noticed the hair wasnt holding correctly to the figures head and i could see that the face looked strange. I couldnt understand it. . If you cant really figure out then its okay haha Ill find another site :3. I bought it for 50 bucks, so Im hoping that its legit. 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. (Comparison tip: Start with the hair. If one does choose to buy figures on Amazon, particularly with third-party sellers, apply the same criteria for price, seller photos, and deceptive descriptions as one would for a seller anywhere else, though the commingling issue will remain unless the item's path to the buyer is specified.Amazon listings may copy images and descriptive text from other sites. I was really disappointed. Hobbysearch (my personal favorite) You saved me from buying a fake, money that I can put toward something else or just save up, as the only reason I was willing to spend it was because Ive been looking for a Sonic Nendoroid ever since they were released. Might not buy too many more figures at comic con later this year. So my very first figma came in a few days ago, its an eren figma. No, the square sticker is also legitimate. 2023 GOOD SMILE COMPANY, INC All Rights Reserved. Also, dont buy Nendroids at Milanoo.com. Recently GoodSmile warned people on facebook about buying and identifying Bootleg Nendoroids. My guess would be that since they are so small its harder to get everything 100% accurate in the manufacturing process. If you want to buy a nendoroid online, which is how most people get nendoroids these days, there are a few things to know in order to keep yourself safe: If the price a of a nendoroid is too good to be true, chances are it is just that. megumin nendoroid bootleg. As far as figures are concerned, they only sell bootlegs. I am wondering if theyre bootlegs. Vous tes au bon endroit ! Ive bought some pre-owned figures that have this. Thank you so much! I hope the article can help you in your future figure buying adventures . Let's wager dinner on it, then! Its hard to notice the stand when looking at a boxed nendoroid, but its just something extra you should know. I was able to confirm the Hatsune Miku Yukata nendoroid I bought at a no bootleg policy convention is, in fact, a fake. It does have the AAA anime distribution sticker on the bottom, but on the front has a not for sale in Japan sticker (a bit smaller than a stamp. She came in yesterday and she is my first figurine. http://imgur.com/a/VicFW#4. Yes, toylet sells genuine figures so you wont have to worry about getting a fake figure. And I will definitely explore the site your recommended in your answer. Captcha failed to load. If she wasnt sold at market rate, theres a good chance shes a fake. Yeah its a shame that shops carry fake nendoroids, but good job avoiding them! The box has the round sticker seals on top and bottom of the box, but each end has 2. Promise Im going to get better at this so I dont have to keep asking a bunch of the simpler stuff haha. My best suggestion here is to trust the seller on this one make sure they say in writing that its an authentic GSC figure. awesome, thanks so much! http://www.milanoo.com/Meiko-Honma-Anime-Action-Figure-p249388.html. Just as you would with a dog. Tokyo Otaku Mode Looking at the pictures the nendoroids definitely look legit, you should be fine. The figure out of the box is the FakeFlan, and the heavily damaged box is the FakeFlan as well. Figurine l'chelle 1/7 en ligne ? I know its a bit hard to see in the pictures, and its easier in person, but Ive included pictures of the nendoroids below highlighting things to look for in a fake nendoroid. I checked my other nendoroid figures to see if its fake. The paint is shiny; the face expresions are switched; though the face plastic seems to be the color it has to be; the hair bangs + back are shiny and opaque; but the twintails are transparent and with gradient, same with the snow-leek; the tie is plain blue; the shirt is opaque white (the original is perled); joints are a different color; theres a possibility that it might not have the base (or maybe that just happened to me), Away from that, the paint job is really nicely done, the parts dont fall off at all, (at least, with mine), and shes really pretty, so Id say this bootleg is worth buying if it is cheap, you dont care its fake, and live in a country where its impossible to get something official without spending around $1000 or even more (in Argentina, a real nendo might cost $700 or more. Hi There!Your Blog Post Is Really Awesome! oh well i wont die but next time i will be more careful, From what you described it does sound like you have a legit nendoroid. That was pretty rude of the seller to say it was an official nendoroid, but unfortunately there are sellers out there looking to make money off fake products. They only downside is her wings arent too bright. . Some thing else strange about them is that they came with the square base and it has the brand name crypton future media, inc. on it. Wish appears to be nearly as bad as AliExpress in terms of bootleg frequency. ! Approximately 100mm in height. I really hope I dont get a fake sebastian one. Theyre a local company from the PH that sells all-original Jap merchandise, even mags and model kits Everythings legit, because if they sold something fake, it would tarnish their reputation. Thank you so much for this detailed and useful guide! The arch-wizard and conqueror of the midsummer sea! She's been recreated in an energetic pose with an innocent smile, bringing out Megumin's adorable charm. But I have to say, if you spend big buck getting a crummy one, it would really turn you off from collecting these. ahh sorry about that, because i was posting the comment from my mobile phone and not paying attention. ), Thank you so much for your advice! We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. OK, this isnt rocket science here folks. http://m.ebay.com/itm/301489913534?nav=SEARCH I wish I saw this sooner because I bought oneand it is coming from China. Im pretty sure that the product is not a bootleg KADOKAWA presents a 1/7th scale figure of Megumin from KONO SUBARASHII SEKAI NI SYUKUFUKU WO!! Sorry to hear you got a fake! Dang it dang it dang it. Since they are pre-owned there is always the chance of the figure having damage, its up to the seller to tell you what kind of condition the figure is in. From what you described it sounds like you have a real one. I went to look on eBay for a Sonic Nendoroid, as Im a huge Sonic the Hedgehog collector and have never been able to find any Sonic Nendoroid for under fifty dollars. And if your not sure ask the seller for photos ect. You could send me some pictures and Ill have a look, hopefully your figure is legitimate! or is it fake? http://www.dhgate.com/product/wholesale-vocaloid-hatsune-miku-family-figures/175407254.html?utm_source=Criteo&utm_medium=remarketing&utm_campaign=102003015%20Cartoon%20&%20Anime%20&%20Movies%20Accessories&utm_content=175407254&f=bm|102003015%20Cartoon%20&%20Anime%20&%20Movies%20Accessories||remarketing|Criteo||175407254|DC||, Personally I think it looks a bit sketchy, and there are definitely bootlegs of this particular set of nendoroid petites. First off, I wanted to say thanks for writing such a great article. Are any of those authentic?? : Hi Ive just now recently gotten into collecting figures. megumin nendoroid bootleg. Check item descriptions carefully. I almost bought one until looking around a bit for prices. Remember to be as detailed as possible when asking for help. to fake. 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. If you payed less, like $30, its almost certainly a fake. :D. I heard back from BigbadToyStore today, and theyve offered to refund/exchange the Nendoroid. Review. Its a great place to find figures that might be hard to find. 2" comes a rerelease of the Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! The Miku Hatsune nendoroid I have has the square base, where as older Miku Nendoroids have the round base if I recall correctly. Yes, Japan-Best does carry legitimate figures. "From the anime movie "KONO SUBARASH.. Good Smile Company, also known as GSC or Good Smile, is a Japanese manufacturer of hobby products such as the Nendoroid and figma product lines, as well as scale figures. Visit hotel website. Keep in mind that some nendoroids wont have authenticity stickers dues to how theyre licensed, and if I remember correctly Sonic is one of the nendoroids that doesnt have a sticker of authenticity on his box. what is the typical shipping cost? Nendo Dream 1.08K subscribers This video will show you some common signs between an authentic nendoroid and a bootleg nendoroid. June 10, 2022; By: Author cake delta 8 carts wholesale; alabama deer management units Authentic boxes from Max Factory will have images with clean, crisp edges. http://global.rakuten.com/en/store/auc-terraformer/item/200000021451/. And thanks for your kindness, you are awesome! Another huge thing to look at is the paint job. The sticker (its round) says Kadokawa Production which is the company licenses Haruhi Suzumiya and the box is neat, has no discoloration. Megumin: Light Novel Band of Thieves Ver. But you will be getting a legitimate figure, and since most places are sold out of Kirito at the moment going with Nippon Yasan is probably your best bet. One of the joints on her pig tail broke when I tried to take it out, the joints for her other pair of bows dont have holes big enough for the pigtails to go in and the hole for Kyubeys tail is WAY too big on the second body they included for him. Sorry to hear about your fake nendoroid! B) Unless you are buying from a US/European retailer with a long-standing retail history or a legitimate Japanese retailer, forget it. Rereleases of Konosuba Nendoroids are now available for preorder! They are both the exact same round sticker. Thanks. http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/10259515. The facemold was surprisingly decent quality compared to the articles examples though, but when she loses her arms and legs at the slightest provocation, it is difficult to recommend. There is one place to avoid however: There are tons of fake nendoroids on ebay. Pingback: 2013 TOP BOOTLEG Collectibles in the Philippines | FLIPGEEKS. Figura coleccin Hasbro Star Wars Vintage VC181 The Mandalorian Beskar Armor. Her trademark wizard hat can easily be attached and removed for a quick change in appearance, and various other optional parts are also included such as her staff, an Explosion effect part, her fashionable eye-patch and glinting eye effect parts! In my hands I have two Miku Hatsune nendoroids. I was at sino centre HK today I noticed shops have real and faked figures together. Just watched a program on this company on TV and was very impressed. 1. Compared to the official pictures they look nothing alike. Ahaha, wrong figure. 4: The Paint Job. I think you were a bit harsh on ebay sellers the main thing with using it is just read the listing if its bootleg theres a lot of give aways with whats said in it. Just to be confirm. You can, "My name is Megumin! A fuzzy or pixelated image is a dead giveaway. It sounds like your madoka is a real, but its hard to tell from the description. Can i feel free to ask you anything about nendoroids? Is there anything I should look out for? Im not really a Hatsune-shii fan (I cant figure her character because shes not in anime or such ^^, is she?) Be sure to display her with the previously released Nendoroid Aqua! If the price is absurdly low, you have a fake. 2' comes a Nendoroid of the wizard with delusions of grandeur and an affinity to the Explosion spell - Megumin! are this works? ( ) People often ask about the legitimacy and/or safety of a number of websites which sell large resin statues. I hope that more articles like this is being spread in the internet, because lately, at least in where live, there are villains who take the crime a step further by selling these improved bootlegs at the full price of their original counterparts. Then I took the figure out, arms fell out ( became scared because posts are saying one that falls apart when you touch it are likely fake ones). Please use this thread to post any and all questions you might have regarding counterfeit figures. Honestly, bootlegs only bothers me off if they try to pass themselves as legit ones. I quite like the few I got. The box looked authentic though she did not have the authenticity sticker. Grrrr!! Finding out of production figures can be tricky as figures always tend to sell out quickly especially if the character is really popular. Its such a shame this bootleg business goes on. Jlist. I havent personally bought from greattoysonline so I cant speak from experience but from what Ive heard they do carry legitimate figures. I have bought from ebay and gotten legit figures, but you just need to be careful. Also, one obvious thing ive noticed is that a lot of fake nendoroids are for sale on ebay/anime figure sites before Good Smile even releases them! . Look at the small details, see if there are any smudges. Press J to jump to the feed. But this was really helpfull ^____^, well actually,you can spot his neck joint being well.uh.seen trough the package. Thanks for replying! Normal price for this figure these days is around $70-80 USD.