A Beginner's Guide to Nendoroids
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Welcome to the World of Nendoroids: A Beginner's Guide
If you have spent any time in the anime community, you have likely seen these palm-sized figures with adorably oversized noggins and expressive faces. These are Nendoroids, and they have grown from a niche hobby into a global phenomenon for collectors who want to bring their favorite characters to life on a desk or shelf.
What Makes a Nendoroid Special?
Think of a Nendoroid similar to a high-end, customizable action figure. While they look like adorable mini statues, they are actually modular with swappable parts. Using the legendary fighter Nendoroid Chun-Li as our guide, read on to find out why collectors love them.
Expressions on Demand
Most Nendoroids come equipped with multiple face plates. You can display Nendoroid Chun-Li with her classic, determined battle expression or swap it out for a tired, yawning face.
The Power of Accessories
Nendoroids often include iconic items for recreating your favorite moments from the series. For Nendoroid Chun-Li, this means her signature Kikoken fireball effect and specialized leg part to recreate her Hundred Lightning Kicks!
Mix and Match!
Experienced collectors can swap outfits and accessories between different collected characters in the series to create something entirely new!
Welcome to the Hobby!
PROTIP: Nendoroids are made-to-order, which means preordering is the best way to guarantee yours! Once preorders close, they can be hard to find, so don't sleep on your favorites.
Photos By @captaindangerous
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Ky Parker is a photographer and miniature artist from Cincinnati, Ohio. She has been building miniature sets and collecting figures for over a decade. She hopes her passion for photography and connecting with people all over the world will inspire others to be creative as well. |
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