At an average price of about 3300 yen (not including import and sales taxes), Goodsmile’s Nendoroids cost way too much for what they are. The big draws for the lineup seem to be the cute SD sculpt and the plethora of bundled accessories.
The quality seems to be top notch for the most part, however the price is just outrageous ranging anywhere from 3000-4000 yen for such a small figure. With the success of the lineup, GSC seems to be charging a premium for the newer figures. GSC has also further capitalized on Nendoroid’s success with the new Nendoroid Petit trading figures.
For the price of two Nendoroids (~6600 yen), you probably have enough for a bigger, better scaled figure from any of the companies out there. To each their own though. If you like the chibi figures then no one is stopping you. I just think it’s money better spent elsewhere.
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I can’t be the only one who thought ‘bowling pins’ when I saw those.
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*Lines up the SOS-dan in front of a bowling alley*
They are WAAAAY overpriced for what they are. But you can’t help admitting they’re cute right? In the UK Nendoroid’s sell for round about £20, sometimes more, and bigger figures USUALLY cost more. Like £30-up(I get alot of figures when the prices have gone down lol – Sana Horiuchi for £23, Bargain!!!)
My dear little L is soooo adourable though! And with his little chair too!! I don’t regret spending £26 on him!!
I do admit that they are cute. I can’t deny the fact that Hetare Saber is adorable. If the prices were drastically slashed to about $20 US (10 Pounds), I might consider them.
Glad to hear that you enjoy your purchases though. GSC knows the market is there so they can get away with those prices.
You should see the Death Note ones… SO CUTE!
I saw those in person a while back. If the L was cheaper, I would get that one without a second thought.
Someone needs to compare Good Smile’s (full size, not petit) nendoroids to Max Factory’s figmas. They’re the same price, why not see which one is more worth your money?
Of course, I can’t. Need to get my hands on a full-sized nendoroid first. All I have are a bunch of petits and an Asakura Ryoko figma.
The price is perfectly fine for what they are….I actually wouldn’t buy them if it was something like $10-15, they are suppose to be more collectible then toy. (hence recommended age is 15+) most of the costs goes to developing and designing. The materials in these items costs maybe a few dollars mass produced. Just like Anime Blu-ray disk, are they really worth 6000yen+ each? to many, (including me) no. but there is a reason….well theres a reason for everything that is priced. whether its to meet demand, or for prestige image. If they are able to sell the items at the set price, then it is not overpriced, as overpricing means supply higher then demand while quantity demanded is low. Just think….why would you buy a psp at retail sony store for $199 when you can easily buy them online for $20-30 less for the exact same thing? I don’t have many nendoroids, Im more of the full scaled figure person.