(UPDATE!) Change in Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] Packaging Design

2024.12.04 UPDATE from Good Smile Company:

"Thank you for your continued support of Good Smile Company products.

This is to inform you about the decision to cancel the packaging design changes for Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] products that were originally announced on 25 October 2024.

Following customer feedback regarding recent changes to the Nendoroid brand, we have completed an internal review. We acknowledge that these changes did not meet our customers' expectations, and are committed to preserving the quality and value of the Nendoroid brand while implementing changes based on customer feedback to ensure the product quality and value our customers expect moving forward.

With regards to our efforts to reduce plastic waste, we will be exploring alternative approaches.

Regarding Upcoming Products
In general, upcoming Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] series products will be adopting the original packaging design.

However, due to production schedules, the following 12 products will be delivered with the previously announced paper packaging (new design). We apologize for the inconvenience and ask for your understanding.

● Nendoroid Kurisu Makise 2.0
● Nendoroid Chino: Winter Uniform Ver.
● Nendoroid Haruka Sakura
● Nendoroid Taiga Aisaka 2.0
● Nendoroid Yoko 2.0
● Nendoroid Koko Hekmatyar
● Nendoroid RITA
● Nendoroid Belldandy
● Nendoroid DOUG
● Nendoroid Albedo: Dress Ver.
● Nendoroid The Raven Black Hero Momon
● Nendoroid HANA
● Nendoroid Kano Yamanouchi [Basic]

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Original News

This is to inform you about the upcoming change in package design and package size for Nendoroids.

Affected Brands
Nendoroid, Nendoroid [Basic]

Affected Products
Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] products listed below and certain Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] products that will be shipped after the listed products.

● Nendoroid Kano Yamanouchi [Basic]
● Nendoroid Kurisu Makise 2.0
● Nendoroid Taiga Aisaka 2.0
● Nendoroid Yoko 2.0

Nendoroid and Nendoroid [Basic] products shipped after the above items will gradually adopt the new packaging design.
Please note that not all products will be affected by this change. Thank you for your understanding.

Changes
The new compact packaging will reduce the usage of plastic that was adopted for the original blister packaging design.

A portion of the new paper packaging can be used as a parts storage case.

Reason for Change
As part of our efforts to reduce plastic waste, we have decided to renew our packaging design.
The change in packaging will reduce our plastic consumption by up to 84% as compared to the original design.

Important Notes
● As the new package design will be adopted gradually, a temporary mix of new and old packaging may occur.
● Please note that we will not be able to respond to inquiries about if an order will be shipped with the old or new packaging.
● Batches of the same product (identical character/identical product number) that are shipped at the same time will not contain different packaging.
● For rereleased products, please note that the same product (identical character/identical product number) may contain a mix of old and new packaging. (1*)
● Please note that due to the size limitation of the new packaging, certain products may require assembly upon delivery depending on the design. (2*)

(1*) Example: products from the original run in November 2023 containing the old packaging, while the November 2024 rereleased version contains the new packaging.
(2*) Products such as Nendoroid Yoko 2.0, Hatsune Miku series Nendoroids, etc. where there are joint parts included in the head parts. Such products will require assembly for the head and hair parts. To prevent the shrinkage of the joints, a spare joint (for head parts) will be added.

Good Smile Company aims to continue to renew the Nendoroid series to make it more user-friendly for all. Additionally, through environmentally conscious product development, we are committed to contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

Plans to renew the support arm, base and joint designs for Nendoroid series products are also in the works.

This information has been copied directly from Good Smile Company's Official News.