do you buy bootleg anime figures

Are bootlegs taking over the anime Collectables World?

The world of collectables has long been battling cheap knockoffs and the anime figure industry is no different. Bootlegs are a growing concern for collectors everywhere as these knockoff figures seem to be infiltrating the market more and more.

How do you spot a bootleg anime character?

A figure’s hair is usually a good place to check when worried about a bootleg. A lot of anime figures are carefully painted at the hair to create a sense of body and depth, with gradients or shadows/highlights used to make a more realistic appearance.

What is a bootleg figure?

Simply put, a bootleg is a figure that does not have any proper licensing or approval. Generally, bootlegs are copycats (normally of lesser quality) of actual, licensed figures which are sold to collectors or vendors under the guise of the legitimate figure.

What is the difference between authentic and bootlegs?

The joints of an authentic figure normally allow for smooth posing and almost no resistance when being adjusted. They are also made to blend in with the body of the figure so they are not overtly obvious. With bootlegs, though, the joints of a figure are normally poorly or awkwardly made.

Why are anime figures so cheap?

Smaller Production Runs The more units of an anime figure that a merchandise company makes, the cheaper the costs for them because they can buy the materials that are unique to one particular figure in bulk.

How do you know if anime figures are real?

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Do anime figures increase in value?

Some people buy figures as financial investments as the majority of figures historically increase in value over time. Others buy figures to show off their personality. It's not just about the anime they like, but also the style of the figures that reflects their personality, be it cutesy, shounen or edgy.

Where can I find real anime figures?

The 5 Best Sites to Buy Authentic Anime FigurinesAmiAmi.Solaris Japan.Akiba Soul.Crunchyroll Store.HobbySearch.

How do you spot a bootleg?

Online and in-store shopping are perhaps the easiest ways to notice bootlegs. For online shops, specifically eBay, if a figure is listed as being another country's version or being a 'replica' – it's a bootleg. Additionally, if it's a lot cheaper than what the legitimate one would cost, it's DEFINITELY a bootleg.

Are bootleg toys illegal?

Another thing — knockoffs are illegal. They cut into the profit of legitimate toy companies, cause licensing costs to rise, and potentially undermine the value of the brand.

Why are crunchyroll figures so expensive?

It's considered art. And with any good art comes the cost to own it. With most of them being limited runs that means not everyone can have it so many want it. That in itself will drive a price up at times.

How much do anime figurines sell for?

Types of Anime FiguresTypes of Anime FiguresRetail CostGarage Kits$100 – $1000Figma / Action Figures$30 – $100Nendoroid$45 – $200Funko Pop Figures$5 – $504 more rows•Jun 24, 2022

Why are resin figures so expensive?

It's very heavy, giving collectibles a substantial, stone-like feel and balance. It allows of an intense amount of small surface and paint detail. As a general rule, resin collectibles are more pricey in their initial offering but also retain or even increase their value overtime.

How do I stop bootleg figures?

In order to avoid purchasing an unwanted bootleg figure, make sure you shop only at those stores that import merchandise straight from Japan. But of course, some companies simply don't deliver overseas and you may need an extra leg up.

What is the best anime figure brand?

The 7 Best Anime Figurine Brands for Consistently High QualityGood Smile Company. Amazon. The Good Smile Company is one of the most reputable anime figurine brands around. ... Aniplex. Amazon. ... Kotobukiya. Amazon. ... Bandai Namco. Amazon. ... Square Enix. Amazon. ... Alter. Amazon.

Does Solaris Japan sell bootlegs?

All of the items listed on our website are 100% genuine and authentic. We do not tolerate bootlegs of any kind.

How to Order Anime Figures?

Rem scale figure by Good Smile Company — Those who failed to preorder regretted it.

Should I Buy a Bootleg?

While collecting anime figures is as expensive as it gets, it does not mean that you should go buy a bootleg just to save money . Bootlegs are of very low quality so even if you are paying less, most of the time, it still isn’t worth it. In general, bootlegs are harming the anime industry. Not to mention, bootleg manufacturers could be using lead-based paint which is very toxic especially to children. If you want to get into figure collecting without your wallet taking a huge hit, go for prize figures or cheaper figure lines like Pop-Up Parade and ConoFig.

How to Spot a Bootleg?

This means that if you spot a figure being sold way below its fair market value, it is most likely a bootleg. Some retailers would call it “China version” so if you ever see any figure being sold as “China version”, that’s a bootleg. Not to be confused with anime figures wearing a qipao. I would not recommend buying anime figures from Ebay, Amazon, Taobao and Alibaba. Amazon JP is an exception as they actually sell many legit anime figures. Just check the seller ratings before proceeding with your purchase.

What Company Makes the Best Anime Figures?

There are many companies that make excellent quality figures. But there are also bad companies that make poor quality figures.

Did eBay sue for counterfeit goods?

A handbag/luxury good company actually sued eBay over all the counterfeit goods it was allowing to be sold (despite people flagging the auctions like crazy) and won. I doubt every industry has enough power or money to do that, though. You can alert the auction and things like that but eBay seems to love their power sellers and either turns a blind eye, or has gotten to big to look into every complaint. GSC puts bootleg warnings on their Facebook pages but I don't know how many resources they'd actually have to crack down on these fake goods, unfortunately.

Do people buy bootlegs?

I think, depending on the series etc., people do unknowingly buy bootlegs more than we might think. I've watched a number of Sailor Moon unboxing videos on YouTube where the ubboxer was unboxing a bootleg, but thought they had the real thing. Generally someone in the comments will gently point out they had a bootleg, saying something like, "hey really sorry to tell you this, but that's a bootleg". In some cases the unboxer doesn't seem bothered, in other cases they definitely are.

Is it frustrating to think that people only consider themselves and their wallet and don't look beyond that?

It really is. It's frustrating to think that people only consider themselves and their wallet and don't look beyond that.

Do people need anime figures?

Nobody NEEDS anime figures (or fakes of luxury brand items).