Nendoroid 101 | Display, Storage & Cleaning

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I've been wanting to do this video for so long but haven't gotten around to filming it (it was supposed to be up around Christmas time). There are tons of videos of how to take care of your figures and here's my version I hope you enjoy and find it helpful.
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[@minhuc7110]

me: having literally 2 nendoroids also me: watching this video so in case i get richer to buy more nendoroids i will do it

[@hasaki_oce4611]

These are much cooler than Funko Pops. I really want that Shuichi on Amiami, but it is 'pre-order' closed. What should I do?

[@lunadrops]

You can wait until it's released to see if it's back in stock or check the pre-owned section. Or you can visit other figure sites like Hobby Search or Tokyo Otaku Mode to see if they still have it for pre-order. Just keep your eye on it so you can grab it once it's available!

[@hasaki_oce4611]

Wow, thank you very much.

[@danielc2530]

Way more expensive, too, though

[@agallstarfilms7583]

Don’t compare nendoroids with funkos they are completely different and some people can’t afford nendoroids so funkos are a good alternative for them

[@xcompa77x]

@@agallstarfilms7583 I used to collect a few funko pops, but once I discovered nendoroids I gave most of them away. They simply don't compare, Matter of fact most of them don't look good at all

[@I_love_dr_stone]

watching you clean the nendos is satisfying

[@jaimecaballero1621]

You have a very nice set up. I’m a fan now

[@gjlaw21l.18]

Thank you so much for this! I just bought an Arle & Carbuncle one off of Mercari, and these are really well made and cool and since it's my first one, I just got super concerned about taking care of it, y'know ^^' This set a super good example for me and was very helpful! Again, thank you!

[@aleeza_08]

thank you so much for uploading this 🥺 i’m new to collecting and didn’t know how to properly care for my nendoroids...

[@lunadrops]

You're welcome!!! I'm glad I could help!😊

[@maggoteaterr]

i just got my first two nendoroids, shinji and kaworu thank you so much for the help :)

[@wooahaeceo1122]

i just bought my first nendo and im excited to receive it thank you for this!!

[@lunadrops]

yay!!! congrats on your new nendoroid! 💕

[@l1ndo]

Omg I’m so jealous you got haikyu nendoroids!! It’s so hard to get Kenma, Iwaizumi & bokuto! I missed some of the rerelease *crying inside* what happens when you are late in the game but love your collection! ❤️

[@lunadrops]

I was really into haikyu at the time and pre-ordering the nendoroids as soon as they were announced 😅 I haven't been keeping track of the series as much these days but good luck with finding them! check out amiami preowned section as they might show up there!

[@l1ndo]

@@lunadrops will def check out!! Thanks for the tips!

[@loboros3458]

@@l1ndo Consider taking a look at the Mercari mobile app, it's like eBay but safer and more user friendly

[@l1ndo]

@@loboros3458 omg I found that out like a few weeks ago! Wish I knew earlier cause I spent a ton on eBay for some nendoroids! Thanks fr the advice!! 🥰🙌🏻

[@jessicaangell25]

haikyuu nendoroids are very easy to find from korean sellers! they are mostly secondhanded but got mine in very good condition~

[@erikaerika8062]

I like the shelves idea

[@FreefireSarah07]

Thank you sis, really love it 😍✨

[@angelrosado3224]

Did you ever get to place your nendoroids in the glass case you were talking about? If so I would love to see how it is now displayed! :)

[@lunadrops]

Not yet. I haven't gotten around to buying the glass doors 😅 the dust build up is getting out of control so I should really prioritize it.

[@aininooo]

This is sooooo helpful! 🙏 thank you

[@KROW_COMBOS]

Let us know when you get the glass cases! Would love to see how you finalize the setup. Your current setup looks amazing but that dust can def take your time lol Great video! 👍

[@lunadrops]

Yes I will! I have plans to post an updated video on my bookcases but have no time right now 😣

[@ChuckEcat]

I’m buying my first NENDOROID next week since that’s when I’ll have the money so thank you!!! I’m so excited even tho it’ll take 2-4 monthes to get to me

[@lunadrops]

Yay!! Congrats on your first nendoroid! 💕

[@wnrandom98]

thank you! very cute nendos

[@Laura_Sakura]

This is an excellent idea!

[@orchidotaku]

Nendoroids are the only thing I’ve really collected I love organizing them loo

[@shenny8540]

Thank you so much I was thinking to collect nendoroid

[@tkitm852]

Thanks for sharing❤️

[@liannemarie]

So nice your display and thanks for showing us how to do some cleaning! I do have a question, mines have that tiny black spot on the face. I just got it. By any chance, will it go away when I do this? I could really use your help.

[@hpvi9771]

loved it... thanks...

[@galactus4mac]

I been collecting actions figures for 20+ years and I just got my first two Nendoroids only because the company is making He-Man and Skeletor. I would advice for anyone having issues with stickiness to use a plasticizer. Dish soap and water will only carry you so far before needing to do that again. Hope this helps

[@lunadrops]

Thank you so much! This is super helpful!

[@VeronicA7x]

Where could you get this plasticizer?

[@galactus4mac]

@@VeronicA7x any car auto store carries them. For instance you can use Chemical Guys VRP it’s incredible for not only your vehicle and tires but also used for all types of plastics hard and soft. Hope this helps.

[@VeronicA7x]

@@galactus4mac much appreciated!

[@SpartanMJO12]

Great video, I need to start going vertical as I've filled an 8 foot shelf 😭

[@CactusJack7896]

I’ve always wondered where everyone gets the props for the nendoroids idk if I’m saying it right lol

[@evanstakhom8016]

Hi Luna, is there any difference to clean & wash nendoroid or nendoroid dolls ( the articulated ones)? I have 2 nendoroid dolls, both have black clothes, I'm worried about the cloth color staining the body parts of my nendoroid, is there any advice? And how often should I wash the cloth and the body parts? What kind of soap should I use to wash it?

[@linhthuydo8402]

Can i ask one question , how to preserve the nendaroid when you display , cause i found in the instruction it said do not leave on shelve for extended periods of time as color may transfer to other surface

[@thegothicmermaid5382]

I got my first One,Shoko Komi!

[@MikealAlex]

What method of cleaning the nendoroid’s is better?

[@DEZTRoya]

Thank you for this video, my collection is reaching close to 100 nendoriods. What would you do in my situation with boxes, and nendoroid storage (extra pieces)?

[@lunadrops]

Congrats on almost 100 nendoroids! I keep my all my boxes and my mom is kind enough to let me store them in her back storage shed in some moving boxes. The extra ones I have above my bookcases. If you have an extra closet or space that's not in use you can store them there. I know some people remove the plastic and throw it out then flatten the boxes. If you don't plan to resell that might work for you. As for the extra pieces I still like my craft drawer method. I have a little over 100 nendoroids and since I'm always taking photos of my figures it's been the easiest way to access all the pieces. If you don't plan to repose your nendos often you can do the plastic bead box like the one I have in my video. Then you can store them in a larger container in a bookcase, drawer, or under your bed. I think with having 100 nendos and keeping all their pieces in the original box will get annoying after some time. Let me know what you think and if I come up with anything else I'll add it!

[@lightsummer-roblox6938]

I currently don't own any anime figures but this video was still interesting to watch😀

[@MegaCyber009]

Your collection is so cute ! Could you tell me where you bought your props for your nendoroids? thanks!

[@lunadrops]

All my props are either re-ment sets or calico critter sets. I always get my re-ment sets from amiami and sometimes eBay if it’s an older set and my calico critters sets are all from Amazon.

[@bunniephe]

Hello! :) I love your video so much

[@lunadrops]

most of my boxes are in storage and my newer boxes are in my closet. I try to put them wherever i find space 😅

[@hellothere_24]

How often do you clean them?

[@nonphotogenicerotta9086]

Will the water and dish sop at damage the paint if the figures? Also does the stickiness apply to new nendoroids like ones made in 2018+

[@lunadrops]

The soap shouldn't damage the paint since it's dawn soap and I only add a small amount. Plus I only clean my older figures once every few years so there isn't that much exposure. I think the stickiness only applies to really old nendoroids like maybe under #300 so the ones from 2018+ should be fine.

[@banana004]

number 101 was the K-on mio and ritsu live stage nendoroid

[@lunadrops]

Yeah it's a cheesy series name I thought of that gives new nendoroid owners some basic info about how to care for nendoroids lol

[@aimsanimations2905]

Honestly how do i get shelves like that those are amazing Xd

[@monicahaiy6150]

Hi, I'm just starting on getting my first nendoroids and sorry if this is a silly question. How hot is the water should be? like Hot enough or just warm water is fine to clean them? ;o thanks

[@lunadrops]

You don't want it like boiling hot so I would say warm. Hope this helps!

[@monicahaiy6150]

@@lunadrops thank you ☺️

[@sarah-xr7ft]

Hi! I have a quick question. I recently got into collecting nendoroids, and one that I purchased smells like smoke. It’s the cleaning Levi one. I was wondering if it’s safe to wash him in dish soap to try to get the smell off of him.

[@lunadrops]

I'm not sure if it'll take out the smell since I've never had that issue before. I'd just some warm water and a few drops of dish soap and soak him for a bit. I hope this helps!

[@joelbenjamindura2838]

Hi how did you get additional shelves for the billy case?

[@lunadrops]

You can buy them at IKEA or on their website! Just search billy shelves and it should come up ☺️

[@nagi_7]

hi! i'm getting my first nendo this month and i want to ask how hot should the hot water be when washing them?

[@lunadrops]

Yay congrats on the new nendoroid!!! The water should be warm and comfortable to touch.

[@SI-rz4ic]

i didn’t know nendoroids could get sticky, i have some that i bought around 5 months ago but i only display them inside their box as they came and they’re away from direct sunlight, i’m going to buy a glass case since i have more orders coming in, do you think it’s alright if i keep them in their box or should i take them out? this is a really helpful video by the way thank you:))

[@lunadrops]

It looks like you're doing everything right! I think it's fine to keep them in the box. I noticed the stickiness from older nendoroids mostly. I have some nendos still in their box from 2015 that I just opened and they're fine! 😊

[@SI-rz4ic]

@@lunadrops okay thanks so much!

[@chracefruit2890]

Hi thanks for sharing us your collections. may i know what’s the size of the billy bookcase? did you bought extra shelf? thank you :)

[@lunadrops]

The bookcases are the 16 in ones and I bought a lot of extra shelves 😅 I'll link the bookcases in the description for you!

[@chracefruit2890]

@@lunadrops thank you so much! 😊

[@newmoonteadrop8952]

Do nendoroids go sticky even when not stored in their original boxes ? Like if u put them on a shelf for display will they still go sticky over time ?

[@lunadrops]

overtime they get sticky in the box but if they're out of the box i haven't noticed them get sticky.

[@the_sinful_otaku8932]

If you can't use dishsoap what's a non harsh alternative? (I'm allergic so something in dishsoaps and cant use it TT^TT)

[@lunadrops]

I'm sure if there is another alternative but using warm water and a small cloth should still work.

[@Findyyying]

Yah its my want

[@lanaaaa538]

this is a flex i really wished i had money for nendroids lol

[@lunadrops]

Haha I spent a lot of money on them 😅 but now I only buy a few a year.

[@yxshikzu]

I bought nendoroid nr 1082 and in the instruction its said that if I leave it on shelves or anything for extended periods of time the colours may transfer onto other surfaces. Is that true? I never had one before but I really wanted to display it

[@lunadrops]

oh wow that's the first I've heard of that. Maybe it's a new thing but I've never experienced paint transfer and I always leave them on the stands they come with.

[@sinner9781]

What soap do you use for cleaning?is it just a normal soap.

[@lunadrops]

just regular dawn dish soap and only a drop!

[@veiledgale9917]

What dish soap would you suggest for cleaning? (Afraid to use one that may take the details/color off)

[@lunadrops]

I use regular dawn dish soap and I only add a drop. It's supposed to be gentle and I don't rub the figures with a lot of force I just gently wipe them if that makes sense.

[@veiledgale9917]

@@lunadrops Thanks so much!

[@marccadag1483]

just bought my first nendoroid and read on the box that the chemical in the pvc is cancerous... im kinda paranoid now reading that...

[@lov.2.g]

Why not keep those accessory in box and display them too

[@thefinestpiece]

How did you place the drawer into the billy bookcase? I bought the same drawer but it's a little too big to put it in.

[@lunadrops]

I did have to trim the edges by like a few centimeters with a sharp blade. Sorry I didn’t mention that it in the video!

[@thefinestpiece]

@@lunadrops thanks! I’m going to try it during the weekend.

[@elfelicity]

Do you get rid of the boxes?

[@lunadrops]

No i keep all the boxes. it's probably the one downside to owning so many figures

[@merrunii4105]

Where do I buy a nenderoid?

[@lunadrops]

Either amiami, Tokyo otaku mode, or the official good smile company website

[@penjagasemesta9821]

i really wanted to own a nendoroid and i’d like to ask where can i get nendoroid online? do u have any website recommendations orr?? ☺️

[@lunadrops]

My two favorite places to buy nendoroids is amiami and tokyo otaku mode. Amiami has a great pre-owned section and you can usually find older nendoroids for great prices and tokyo otaku mode has a lot of great pre-orders and if you save your tom points or buy a figure during a sale you can save money that way. I hope this helps!

[@penjagasemesta9821]

@@lunadrops thank uuuuu!!! have a great day

[@hewhewhewhew172]

Hi, do u install doors to the billy shelves?

[@lunadrops]

I don’t have them installed on mine but that’s an option! I plan to get them in the future but just haven’t gotten around to it 😅

[@hewhewhewhew172]

@@lunadrops ok thanks! Im considering to install doors too to my billy so i dont have to dust that frequently, but i like my shelf as it is also. And not a big fan of detolf 😆

[@Engelchen19]

You don't wash off the soap?

[@lunadrops]

Haha yeah looking back I would of definitely set up a second bowl to rinse off the soap. The soap doesn’t damage them though if that’s helpful 😅

[@adeptusxiao3151]

Hello! I know i’m pretty late to this video but I just wanted to share something. 😅 I’ve just recently gotten into manga/anime/nendodroid’s. I asked my mom if I could buy the Hinata Shoyo Nendodroid, she said no because it’s too expensive. ($54) I really want it because it’s on sale but she won’t let me, so I decided to buy some Haikyuu manga! I’ll try to ask for christmas for some nendodroid’s. Hoping i’m successful! I think the Toga and Bakugo nendodroid’s will be out in January, so if I get any christmas money, i’ll buy those!

[@lunadrops]

I hope you're able to get a nendo for your b-day or Christmas! Good luck convincing your mom and keep looking out for deals!

[@sayrode6244]

Im a Detolf fanboy :D

[@lunadrops]

Ooohh those are nice but I don’t trust myself with that much glass 😅

[@arakavi_]

is it important to clean and wash nendoroids? I mean... I've never did that with my own nendos. I only store them in storage box tho, never display them

[@kia4335]

You only need to clean your Nendoroid if it's sticky/dirty (like when you buy it secondhand/old nendo). Stickiness usually only for old Nendoroid (number 300 below), even brand new in box would be sticky because its been in box for ages so clean it. Recent nendoroid, if displayed just dusting them once in a while

[@Findyyying]

No need to give me😮

[@orangepls9544]

You have a beautiful display! It's so clean and organized

[@lunadrops]

Thank you! It took me forever to get it organized

[@numbermink1234]

OMG you have so many! Your display looks beautiful too! I can never find time to properly clean my nendroid

[@numbermink1234]

*nendoroid sorry about that😅

[@lunadrops]

it takes so much time so I only do it every few months on days I have nothing to do 😂

[@karwenacosplay1227]

It must be so cool to just stand in front of your nendoroids and just stare at your beautiful storage, it's so organized ! 😀

[@aaleescorner5400]

nice display cab. newbie nendo collector here. this vid helps a lot specially on the cleaning portion, at 1st im hesitant to try that bath cleaning but after watching your video boom good to go.

[@NeonSuspenderz]

Your collection is amazing! Thank you for all your information ☺️ Very helpful!

[@robindejesus6443]

Great review ! Really loving how you stored your nendoroid. Definitely helpful tips !

[@lunadrops]

Thank you! I'm glad you found them helpful too!! (:

[@erichlfonseca]

Thanks for the really great tips o/ I'm starting my collection and don't know yet a good way to expose my Nendos on shelfs, but you give some nice ideas on the video.

[@Tasmefigurines]

Really useful tips c: I'll be sure to make use of them!

[@sendo__]

Just found this channel! Loving the videos! Hope you continue to upload more content!

[@lunadrops]

Thank you so much! I always try to post videos but I'm very inconsistent I hope you still enjoy (:

[@MaleneQwQ]

Cool this helped a lot its my first time buying nendoroids

[@Mitsuna]

Your videos have such a nice style, and this video was informative and really well presented ^o^

[@lunadrops]

Thank you I'm glad you found it helpful (:

[@bhaskaradit]

Just got my first nendo this week (theresa from honkai impact), thank you for the tips. This video is really helpful for a newb like me😊

[@amandineferrero3193]

Beautiful

[@samantha123d]

Thank you so much!! This is soo helpful aaaaa

[@lunadrops]

Yay! I'm glad you liked it (:

[@Salty010]

a great guide, we lack of this kinda stuff way to clean our own toys , nendos~

[@_alexiestars]

wow amazing!😭😭😭😍😍

[@mariamoooooo]

love love love this

[@joshuaotaku1270]

Thanks for the informative video! I should invest in brushes to clean my figures.

[@lunadrops]

You should! It makes cleaning them much easier!

[@joshuaotaku1270]

I’ve been using big dusters. The smaller brushes make much more sense. Hahaha.

[@SuperZeldaGirl]

thank you for this. my toon zelda nendroid got sticky on her belt and the paint colour of it was going off on to her dress, hopefull this will help remove that

[@gravex]

that is a loooooooooooot of nendos will bigger nendo faces like the kirby ones fit inside those mini drawers?

[@mogtrader8]

Great video! Wanted to see the new glass display. Thanks.

[@TokyoHearts505]

Awesome video! Would it be bad to have them stored in their respective boxes for a long period of time? I'm thinking of displaying mine once I move and get nicer shelves for them, though I'm not sure if I should continue keeping them in their boxes, or let them breathe.

[@lunadrops]

I still have nendoroids that I've had for a year or more still living in their boxes and they're fine when I open them so I'm sure they'll be fine, I just like taking the precaution of airing them out because I want to keep them in the best shape for as long as possible (: thank you for watching!

[@ahinlee7426]

Wow how long have you been collecting Nendoroid for? Btw I love your asthetic it's so calming and clean☺

[@lunadrops]

Thank you! I’ve been collecting since 2013 but I definitely collected a lot more when I first started. Now I limit myself to only ones I really want and only purchase a few a year 😊 also sorry for the late reply 😅

[@katsukibakugou2185]

i love this video!! question, what font do u use for u thumbnails and channel banners,, curious :0 also what do u use to edit?

[@katsukibakugou2185]

also where did u get ur pfp? :0 it's soooo cute,, sorry for the questions >

[@lunadrops]

The font I used is fredoka one on google fonts and I use adobe premiere elements 14 to edit my videos. The profile pic I found on tumblr a very long time ago and I'm not sure where it you can find it I'm sorry! And no need to apologize for asking questions, I don't mind answering them (:

[@chichi5668]

where did u get those book shelves if I may ask?

[@okamibelmont2815]

great video thanks! would you recommend these cleaning methods for figma as well?

[@lunadrops]

I'm not familiar with figmas since I don't own any but it should work. I would double check just to be safe though!

[@mochixxyt8731]

Hey lunadrops, i really enjoy your videos! They are very helpfull and entertaining. I just have one question, who was that cat-biker nendoroid in the begining of the video? Thank you ^^

[@lunadrops]

I think you're talking about Celty from Durarara!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@mochixxyt8731]

lunadrops thank you so much!

[@juan-6530]

Zen in a way

[@kogitsunehayashi7822]

Do you have the link for the drawers and the little clear box to put nendoroid face plates and other pieces? It looks so neat and simple!!

[@lunadrops]

I've added the link to the description! I got the clear box from Micheal's a few years back so I don't know if it's still in stock but I've added a link to one I found on amazon. It has removable dividers which I think sets it apart from other containers since you can have more space for nendoroid pieces if needed (:

[@kogitsunehayashi7822]

tsym!!

[@celesteolivarez8313]

Hi there! I know I’m commenting like a year late but I hope you see this :). Is there a reason why you don’t use something like a keyboard cleaner (that thing that sprays cool air out of a skinny tube thing). That’s what I’ve been using to make sure dust doesn’t buildup in the seems. Do you know if this could potentially damage the paint? Thank you in advance and thank you for posting this video!!

[@lunadrops]

Hi sorry for responding so late 😅 I’ve actually switched to using a compressed air can like you mentioned. I buy a pack from Costco and try to use them only on nendoroids with really elaborate clothes and spiky hair 😂 I think the brush option is a really good alternative for those who don’t want to buy the air cleaner for the price or environmental reasons.

[@sweetiedrops4622]

Is it a bad idea to put your nendoroids in like, shadow or glass display boxes? I’m worried my nendoroid will get sticky faster than if I left it out, but this kind of box is way easier and faster to clean...

[@lunadrops]

I think a glass display is great! It will help keep them clean but it's always good to maintain them. I think it's actually better to have them out of the box from what I've experienced having older nendoroids kept in the box they're the most sickest.

[@shoujoselwan]

Just discovered your channel and I LOVE IT 😍 I want to ask about Nendos purchasing. Does the brand have to be "Good Smile Company" or any nendo is fine?! I saw multiple Haikyuu nendos I wanted to get but then I saw that they don't have GSC label! 😥 So I was kinda worried and Skipped on buying Nendos 🤣 I only have one tho and it's a GSC one 😅

[@lunadrops]

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy my channel. And GSC is the only company that makes nendoroids so if you see any that have no GSC label or no sticker of authenticity then it's probably a fake one.

[@pcktmnstr]

lunadrops this might be late,but there is 2nd party company that makes them as well like there is orange rouge that makes most male nendoroids. All the haikyuu nendos are made by them and are license by good smile.(yuri on ice,dm,and others as well)there logo is on the front instead of good smile company

[@shoujoselwan]

coffee Kuma thank you both for letting me know 😍

[@lunadrops]

Thats true! I was using Good Smile Company as an umbrella term. Other companies have made nendoroids as well such as Max Factory and Phat Company. Just always make sure you're buying from a reliable site and that there's the sticker of authenticity!

[@campanita85diaz88]

Can I put it in a box

[@jacobmorales1283]

Question?

[@ScribbleMsliversnowisbae]

What do you do with the nendoroid boxes?

[@lunadrops]

I store all my unopened figures at the very top of my bookcases and the rest are in a moving boxes in my parents storage container, but before I had them under my bed since I had a lot of empty space.

[@vvenluv]

Do u keep the boxes?

[@lunadrops]

Yes just in case I want to sell them in the future (:

[@xuannguyen8757]

Where did you get these shelves ?

[@lunadrops]

ikea! it's the billy collection, they're very affordable too (:

[@xuannguyen8757]

Wow! Good find! Good find indeed! Thanks!!

[@napoiskafarming669]

Here after a month if you don't dust it'll turn into a dust storm lol