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The molds are filled with the material the figure will be made of, usually PVC since it's a cheap and somewhat flexible plastic. If not PVC, the next most likely materials are vinyl, polystone, synthetic resin, or ABS. The cooled plastic (or resin) is removed from the molds.
0:0921:31Anime Resin Figure: Paint, Mask, Paint - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipThat's first layer the second layer would be the trousers themselves and the third layer would beMoreThat's first layer the second layer would be the trousers themselves and the third layer would be this suspender belt and these are all three different colors.
The paintwork on our figures varies between each figure since a large amount is done by hand painting. Unfortunately, there are cases where we will unfortunately not be able to offer a replacement for small painting differences.
14:1632:51REAL vs. FAKE Anime Figures: Can You Spot the Difference?? - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipCompany logo a lot of fake anime figurines in boxes will not have these logos written on it.MoreCompany logo a lot of fake anime figurines in boxes will not have these logos written on it.
1:0113:10Paints to use or not use for custom action figures. Figure ... - YouTubeYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou should paint on a like milk consistency multiple layers of paint in that that thin layer and letMoreYou should paint on a like milk consistency multiple layers of paint in that that thin layer and let it dry in between fully.
Use regular acrylic paints, and seal them off with a matte finisher. And again, if by hand, instead of using an airbrush, always paint in thin, diluted layers. Also make sure the sealer can be used for soft plastics/PVC, as some people experienced the layer getting tacky again after a while.
They are popular because the figurine itself is generally a smaller, cuter version of the character they portray. Besides the standard Nendoroid and Puchi versions, there are plush toys, keychains/charms, as well as accessories including model-sized rooms where fans can house their Nendoroids.
Nendoroids all the way. Sure, Pops are cheaper, but they have no accessories and all look identical. Like I honestly think someone at Funko just has an app on their phone that lets them just take a picture of something and filter it into a Pop design, that's how boring and assembly line they look.
The rarest Nendoroid of them all is undoubtedly the legendary GSC version of Hatsune Miku, who's decked out in the company's signature orange color scheme. While there are countless Miku Nendoroids and figurines in the market, what makes this one special is that, reportedly, there's only one in existence.
The most common giveaways. The tough thing about bootlegs and authentic figures is that sometimes there are manufacturing flaws for a legitimate figure. There can be the occasional paint bleed or poor production in general; even with age, some of the figure's elements can significantly degrade.
As you might have already known, most anime figures are made in China. Newbies often misunderstood that 'Made in China' means fake. That is not correct. In fact most of the original ones are made in China mainly because it is cheaper for the Japanese company to own a factory and production line there.
No. Bootlegs harm the actual figure manufacturers and buying one supports a terrible industry. I will never knowingly buy a bootleg, and I will do a lot of research beforehand to ensure that I don't.