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|label1 = Originally releasedIntroduced
|data1 = February 2006
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|label3 = Distributed by
|data3 = [[Good Smile Company]]
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|label4 = Series creator
|label5 = Specifications
|data5 = Painted ABS&PVC non-scale articulated figures. Approximately 100mm in height.
}}The {{Nihongo|'''Nendoroid'''|ねんどろいど|Nendoroido}} series is a brand of plastic figures created by the Japanese [[Good Smile Company]] insince 2006. They typically depict characters from [[anime]], [[manga]] or [[video game]]s and are designed with a [[ superChibi deformed(style)|large head and smaller body]] to give them a [[Kawaii|cute]] appearance. Their faces and other body parts are exchangeable, giving them a range of different expressions and poses. The Nendoroid brand spans a variety of different products: the original 10 cm figures, smaller ''Nendoroid Petite'' figures, additional display tools known as the ''Nendoroid More'' series as well as [[plushies]] and play sets. Several video games have also been released based on Nendoroid designs . According to [https://www.nendo.guide Nendo.Guide]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nendoroid release timeline |url=https://www.nendo.guide/nendoroid-release-timeline/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=NendoGuide |language=en-US}}</ref>, there are more than 2.000 Nendoroid figures released or announced to be published in 2023. ▼
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▲The {{Nihongo|'''Nendoroid'''|ねんどろいど|Nendoroido}} series is a brand of plastic figures created by the Japanese [[Good Smile Company]] in 2006. They typically depict characters from [[anime]], [[manga]] or [[video game]]s and are designed with a [[super deformed|large head and smaller body]] to give them a [[Kawaii|cute]] appearance. Their faces and other body parts are exchangeable, giving them a range of different expressions and poses. The Nendoroid brand spans a variety of different products: the original 10 cm figures, smaller ''Nendoroid Petite'' figures, additional display tools known as the ''Nendoroid More'' series as well as [[plushies]] and play sets. Several video games have also been released based on Nendoroid designs. According to [https://www.nendo.guide Nendo.Guide]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nendoroid release timeline |url=https://www.nendo.guide/nendoroid-release-timeline/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=NendoGuide |language=en-US}}</ref>, there are more than 2.000 Nendoroid figures released or announced to be published in 2023.
== History and reception== ▼The first character to be sold as a Nendoroid was ''Nendoroid Neco Arc '' from the ''[[Tsukihime]] '' game, which was released at [[Wonder Festival]] 2006.<ref>{{cite web |title=All Products for 2006 in category "Nendoroid" |url=http://www.goodsmile.info/archive/en/product/all/nendoroid/all/all/2006/all/1.html |title=All Products for 2006 in category "Nendoroid" |publisher=Good Smile Company |access-date=2013-06-14 |publisher=Good Smile Company}}</ref> The original creator of the series was Tsuyoshi Oda ( Alsoalso known as Oda-P), however the series is now worked on by a number of people who work under the collective name ''Nendoron''. The name ''Nendoroid'' originated from this alias, although it may also be partially derived from the Japanese word for clay, {{Nihongo|''nendo''|粘土}}, because the prototypes for each figure are sometimes made of synthetic plastics and other soft materials similar to clay.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=2014-03-18 |title=【特別企画】フィギュアの革命、「ねんどろいど」その歴史と未来 |script-title=ja:【特別企画】フィギュアの革命、「ねんどろいど」その歴史と未来 |trans-title=The figure revolution of "Nendoroid", its history and future |url=http://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/639757.html |access-date=2023-12-28 |website=GAME Watch |language=ja |quote=ねんどろいどは“ねんどろん”という原型チームが作っているからその名前がつきました。 |trans-quote=Nendoroids are made by a team called Nendoron, who are in charge of prototyping [the models], so that's why [the series] has that name.}}</ref> The reason for this collective name was that too many people worked simultaneously on a single Nendoroid, making it difficult to credit them all. The planning and production of a single figure is done by over ten people on the Good Smile Company team.<ref>"Nendoroid Complete File" p.73, Hobby Japan, 2012, {{ISBN|978-4-7986-0294-3}}</ref> ▼
By March 2009, the Nendoroid series had sold over 1 million units and the Nendoroid Petite series had sold over 3 million units.<ref>[[Tokyo International Anime Fair]] 2009, Good Smile Company Booth Explanation</ref> The series expanded quickly, and by July 2010 there were over 100 different Nendoroids. In May 2013, Good Smile Company released its 300th product in the base series, [http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/3787/Nendoroid+Hatsune+Miku+2+0.html Hatsune Miku 2.0 ], which was an advanced version of the previous best-selling Nendoroid [[Hatsune Miku]]. The box design and method of connecting face plates was also improved from this release onward.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mikatan Blog Nendoroid Hatsune Miku 2.0 |url=http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2012/12/17/nendoroid-hatsune-miku-2-0/ | titleaccess-date= Mikatan Blog Nendoroid Hatsune Miku 2.02013-06-14 |publisher=Good Smile Company |access-date=2013-06-14}}</ref> ▼
== Products ==
[[File:Nendoroid figure Haruhi Suzumiya.jpg|thumb|Nendoroid figure of [[Haruhi Suzumiya (character)|Haruhi Suzumiya]] with interchangeable body parts and facial expressions]]
The {{Nihongo|Nendoroid|ねんどろいど}} series of figures are made from [[Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene|ABS]] and [[Polyvinyl chloride|PVC]]. They are designed in a [[Chibi (Japanese termstyle)|chibi style]], oralso [[known as "super deformed]] style", with a large head and smaller body to give them a [[Kawaii|cute]] appearance. The figures are used as both collectors items and toys. Their faces and other body parts are exchangeable, giving them a range of different possible expressions and poses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.star-ecentral.com/news/story.asp?file=/2008/8/24/tvnradio/20080824115602&sec=tvnradio|title=Gallery of wonders|work=[[The Star (Malaysia)|The Star]]|date=August 24, 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120509202410/http://ecentral.my/news/story.asp?file=%2F2008%2F8%2F24%2Ftvnradio%2F20080824115602&sec=tvnradio|archive-date=May 9, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> More than 5000 face plates are available.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Nendoroid #2000 Special Site {{!}} GOOD SMILE COMPANY |url=https://special.goodsmile.info/nendoroid2000/en/ |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=Nendoroid #2000 Special Site {{!}} GOOD SMILE COMPANY |language=en}}</ref> The name is derived from the Japanese word for clay, {{Nihongo|''Nendo''|粘土}}, possibly because they resemble clay models. Nendoroid figures have mostly been based on female characters from [[anime]], [[manga]] or [[video game]]s series such as ''[[Puella Magi Madoka Magica]]'', ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', ''[[Steins;Gate]]'', ''[[K-ON!]]'', ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya]]'', ''[[Cardcaptor Sakura]]'', ''[[Fate/stay night]]'', ''[[Vocaloid]]'', etc. However, in recent years, the line has begun including characters from various [[Disney]] properties, as well as the ''[[Star Wars]]'' franchise and American superhero movies like ''[[Iron Man 3]]'', ''[[Wonder Woman (2017 film)|Wonder Woman]]'', ''[[Thor: Ragnarok]]'', ''[[Justice League (2017 film)|Justice League]]'', ''[[Black Panther (film)|Black Panther]]'' and ''[[Avengers: Infinity War]]''. In 2021, a Nendoroid of [[Thomas the Tank Engine]] was produced for the franchise's 75th anniversary. As of July 2022, more than 21 million Nendoroids have been shipped around the globe.<ref name=":1" />.
{{Nihongo|Nendoroid|ねんどろいど}} is the primary series where each figure is approximately 10 cm in height<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.technologytell.com/gaming/67492/important-importables-nendoroids-petit-puchi-good-smile-company/|title=Important Importables: Nendoroids|last=Lada|first=Jenni|date=18 February 2011|publisher=[[TechnologyTell]]|access-date=5 May 2013}}</ref> and includes a special Nendoroid stand to display the figure. Most also come with alternate arms and legs allowing for different poses, and expression parts that can be swapped out to display a different emotion. The legs, arms and neck are all articulated allowing some degree of movement. Certain Nendoroid figures known as the ''Edition'' series have additional articulated joints.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2012/09/20/nendoroid-hunter-female-swordsman-bario-x-edition/|title=Mikatan Blog: Nendoroid Hunter: Female Swordsman – Bario X Edition|date=20 September 2012|access-date=16 June 2013}}</ref> Nendoroids often also include optional parts such as weapons, items, or other key elements from the series they come from. The expressions and other parts can also be swapped between Nendoroids, allowing collectors to mix and match parts from different characters. Nendoroids have no set price, but as of 2022 the average is between 4000 and 8000 [[Japanese yen]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodsmile.info/archive/en/product/all/nendoroid/all/all/all/all/1.html|title=Good Smile Company Nendoroid Product Listing - 2013|date=14 June 2013|access-date=14 June 2013}}</ref> While most official Nendoroids are released by Good Smile Company, there are certain characters that are released by FREEing, Phat! Company and other companies. They are however always distributed by Good Smile Company.
== Video games ==
An [[role playing game|RPG]] based on Nendoroid figure series titled {{nihongo|''Nendoroid Generation''|ねんどろいど じぇねれ～しょん|Nendoroido JenereshonJenerēshon}}, was developed by [[Bandai Namco Games]], [[Good Smile Company]] and [[Banpresto]] for [[PlayStation Portable]]. The game features Nendoroid versions of characters from ''[[Steins;Gate]]'', ''[[Black Rock Shooter]]'', ''[[Haruhi Suzumiya]]'', ''[[Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha (series)|Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha]]'', ''[[The Familiar of Zero|Zero no Tsukaima]]'', ''[[Dog Days (Japanese TV series)|Dog Days]]'', ''[[Fate/stay night]]'', and ''[[Touhou Project]]'', as well as [[Good Smile Company]]'s mascot character, Gumako. The game was released in Japan on February 23, 2012.<ref>{{cite web|author=Spencer |url=http://www.siliconera.com/2011/12/05/nendoroid-generation-game-gives-meaning-to-dancing-your-heart/ |title=Nendoroid Generation Game Gives Meaning To "Dancing Your Heart" |publisher=Siliconera |date=2011-12-05 |access-date=2013-02-12}}</ref>
''[[Hatsune Miku and Future Stars: Project Mirai]]'' is a music game for the [[Nintendo 3DS]] released on March 8, 2012. The game features the [[Vocaloid]] character, [[Hatsune Miku]], with her appearance based on the Nendoroid design.<ref>[http{{Cite web |title=週刊ディーヴァ・ステーション {{!}} セガ |url=https://info.miku.sega.jp/info/0271 Project Mirai] |access-date=2024-03-23 Sega|website=info.miku.sega.jp}}</ref> A sequel to the game titled ''[[Hatsune Miku: Project Mirai 2]]'' was released on November 28, 2013.<ref>[{{Cite web |title=初音ミク Project mirai 2 |url=http://miku.sega.jp/mirai2/ Project|access-date=2024-03-23 Mirai|website=初音ミク 2]Project -mirai Sega2}}</ref>
▲== History and reception==
▲The first character to be sold as a Nendoroid was ''Nendoroid Neco Arc'' from the [[Tsukihime]] game, which was released at [[Wonder Festival]] 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goodsmile.info/archive/en/product/all/nendoroid/all/all/2006/all/1.html|title=All Products for 2006 in category "Nendoroid" |publisher=Good Smile Company |access-date=2013-06-14}}</ref> The original creator of the series was Tsuyoshi Oda (Also known as Oda-P), however the series is now worked on by a number of people who work under the collective name ''Nendoron''. The reason for this collective name was that too many people worked simultaneously on a single Nendoroid, making it difficult to credit them all. The planning and production of a single figure is done by over ten people on the Good Smile Company team.<ref>"Nendoroid Complete File" p.73, Hobby Japan, 2012, {{ISBN|978-4-7986-0294-3}}</ref>
▲By March 2009, the Nendoroid series had sold over 1 million units and the Nendoroid Petite series had sold over 3 million units.<ref>[[Tokyo International Anime Fair]] 2009, Good Smile Company Booth Explanation</ref> The series expanded quickly, and by July 2010 there were over 100 different Nendoroids. In May 2013, Good Smile Company released its 300th product in the base series, [http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/3787/Nendoroid+Hatsune+Miku+2+0.html Hatsune Miku 2.0], which was an advanced version of the previous best-selling Nendoroid [[Hatsune Miku]]. The box design and method of connecting face plates was also improved from this release onward.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2012/12/17/nendoroid-hatsune-miku-2-0/|title=Mikatan Blog Nendoroid Hatsune Miku 2.0 |publisher=Good Smile Company |access-date=2013-06-14}}</ref>
Since the release of the first Nendoroid, there is an increasing trend of the number of new Nendoroids per year, as the table on the inofficial Website [https://www.nendo.guide/nendoroid-release-timeline/ Nendo.Guide]<ref name=":0" /> states. As most figures are sold as pre-orders from the manufacturer, there are already more than 170 Nendoroids announced for the release in 2023. Partner shops are able to sell them at a later point, depending on the country.
{| class="wikitable"
|+Nendoroid release timeline
!Year
!Approximate number of Nendoroids released
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|2006-2010
|93
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|2011-2015
|392
|-
|2016-2019
|565
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|2020-2022
|863
|-
|Announced for 2023
|171
|}
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* [http://nengene.channel.or.jp/ Nendoroid Generation] - Official Site {{in lang|ja}}
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