This Might Destroy Figure Collecting!

[@DTTCReviews]

What are your thoughts on the new packaging change? Do you think other companies will follow suit? Here's the link to the GSC submit a ticket if you want to tell them your thoughts directly! support.goodsmile.com/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=9302918649241

[@azurekite3870]

the new package is back cuz then you can't tell if your getting a fake with third part sellers.

[@sasamiadachi]

I don't like all windows, but I like Nendo ones and I consider them a necessity and, more importantly, an identity. There is a reason the boxes are the way they are. It has been iterated for many generations to arrive where they are. Surely there are bigger targets for plastic reduction and better ways to do it? Many companies still don't seem to realize, collection is a luxury hobby. At some point, it will reach a breaking point and your audience will move in to something else. Just my 2 cents. I am sure I am overreacting too.

[@DTTCReviews]

@sasamiadachi I feel the same way, might seem like a small change but something as simple as a window goes a long way!!!

[@bunnyfreakz]

Enviroment damage excuse is weird. As I know, no one throw away Nendoroid boxes to trash can unless you are pscyho. We should worried about food packaging but so far none of foods company even worried about environment damage. They keep put a biscuit into plastic tray instead paper tray.

[@DTTCReviews]

Pretty sure it's all in the name of cutting costs and lining their pockets more but who knows... 🙃

[@ganymedehedgehog371]

The environment is always an excuse for anti consumer changes. They want to save a few cents per unit and discourage resale. I don’t buy nendos but this is a net negative to them and I hope people vote with their wallets.

[@CyclingNeko]

Me and my friend throw away the boxes because taking so much spaces. BUT, environment damage is bullshit. The true reason is, creating the hold box with window and plastic tray is cost more money that will increase the product price. So they cutting corner by using cheaper material to produce and fold. With this, they can have better price to sell and or more profit to obtain

[@ChisFigureUnboxing]

How are you supposed to be able to spot fakes?

[@DTTCReviews]

@@ChisFigureUnboxing Right??? With their tiny authentication stickers? 😒

[@ChisFigureUnboxing]

@@DTTCReviews I don't think this is a very smart move on their part

[@DTTCReviews]

@ChisFigureUnboxing We'll have to see if they ultimately listen or if saving a few cents in packaging matters more to them... 😑

[@ChisFigureUnboxing]

@@DTTCReviews Agreed

[@douglasbriel6103]

It's not what the toy companies want. They're being strong armed by recycling lobbyists and laws. Hasbro told them no more, but these smaller companies don't have Hasbro's resources to push back.

[@ClaudiaVeilsong]

This is most likely a deal breaker for me. As a nendoroid collector, I hate this so much. The boxes look so good when lined up and can even serve as backdrops for your display.

[@DTTCReviews]

@ClaudiaVeilsong Give it 6 months to a year, they'll understand when the sales numbers drop... 😅

[@merlinparache1681]

I believe it's important for any kind of toy, figure, statue manufacturer/ company to be mindful when it comes to the secondary market. i'm sure Goodsmile is aware of fakes of Nendoroids. Completely cardboard is a no go for me. It also makes me less likely to buy products because I CANNOT SEE WHAT I AM BUYING. most times the final product doesn't match prototype photos soo this is concern. the mismatching of box sizes also... Why do they not match?? ugh

[@DTTCReviews]

We won't see the actual impact of the new boxes for a few weeks I think, but when that time comes I hope they will listen to the fans!

[@merlinparache1681]

@@DTTCReviews Me as well! I’m not the biggest nendo fan but I’ll be writing goodsmile a message like you mentioned.

[@cadence_la]

I think some concerns are valid! For me, it’s mostly the stability of each of the parts and potential paint transfers. Having pieces floating around looks silly (that pizza box lol). But I certainly don’t mind less plastic. Sure, some may misconstrue GSC’s intention to only be about cost efficiency but I think being environmentally conscious is also a good step. The thing I think people are being super dramatic about is saying that they’re never gonna order nendos again bc of this packaging. Some may follow through with it, but I can prob bet that if/when GSC announces people’s favorite character(s) as a nendo, regardless of the packaging, most will order anyways 😅 if anything, it really stresses the importance of documenting what you unbox in case you want to make a claim on any platform (directly with GSC or on the secondhand market)

[@DTTCReviews]

@cadence_la Luckily I record my unboxings for YT so I'm covered! 🤣 I have a feeling they'll still need plastic bags inside the box so...

[@CrystalRiot]

I'm really not a fan. GSC tried to play it off as a change to cut down on platics and environmental waste but there are much better ways to incorporate less plastics than what they've gone with, it's entirely motivated by their bottom line when you pull the curtain back. Clearly they thought the individual moulding of the plastic blister for each Nendo cost too much/took too much time but I feel like this is swinging too far into the other direction to keep things safe and enjoyable for collectors; fakes/Bootlegs will be much harder to avoid and damages in transit and storage will be much more commonplace. I did see that they are planning to switch over to the new packaging for any Nendos after the Taiga 2.0 releases which is listed as November this year. I have the Stark pre-ordered, releasing in the same month so I'm hoping (& praying) he squeezes in before the change is implemented.

[@DTTCReviews]

@CrystalRiot At the end of the day it's a business and we are just dollar signs to them... ☹️ We'll have to see when my first new boxed nendo comes in and review the freaking box I guess? 🤣

[@fairybro]

To prevent paint transfer of parts floating in the box, like prize figures, they may still put them in plastic 'bags'. So its not 100% sustainable also. Mainly sad that the premium look of nendo boxes are downgraded when the price is not likely to change. I too have a shelf to display the nendo boxes and im thinking i now need to find older nendos to fill the gaps. lolol

[@DTTCReviews]

Buy up as many older boxes as you can while you still can!

[@darrenthong7507]

Removing plastic window kinda give you prize figure feel. Plus not having blister (inner plastic ) to keep parts is bad. The reason why prize fogure can do it because whole figure was chuck like one piece inside box. For nendo, figma and scale figure is not ideal because they are part swapping. Easily one small get missing when packaging in factory as you don't have full view to check. This will create issue for secondary new items as you don't know inside is full item or not. Lastly they say to cut cost but will price of good will reduce cheaper or remain same price?

[@DTTCReviews]

@darrenthong7507 I highly doubt they will pass on the saving to the end-user... So ultimately it's to reduce their cost and increase retained profits... ☹️

[@darrenthong7507]

@DTTCReviews that figure. Kinda sad. Lately, accessories are already less, and the price isn't cheap yet they are cutting conner. Now good smile company are procceding strategy make to order approach (following premium bandai and revoltech). Hence, there is no surplus in stock, which results in a high value secondary market.

[@幽霊船-o4h]

Reducing costs from manufacture side means jsut that. Never have I seen product gobdown in orice because of slight cost adjusting. Keep in mind even if they would reduce the price. Stick market and capitalism of private busines requires you to make more profit each year. And with inflation thats a massive task. Reducing the price would be shooting themselves in the foot. Expect them to reach 80 to 100 dollars the next ten years as the new standard

[@Riyokuma]

This feels like another step of good smile cheapening out. :c the design as it is now is iconic in its own way, which seems weird to change your signature packaging. I know that nendo dolls don't have the window but all of the parts are still in the safe shell.

[@DTTCReviews]

Safety is paramount! If the products arrive damaged then what was the point?

[@DiamondFlame45]

I definitely agree! Companies only listen when their bottom line is impacted! People need to either voice their complaints through tickets or boycott the new Nendoroids. This is quite shocking for me because I remember collecting Nendoroids in 2013 when they moved to the new face plate design! That was a pretty good change but I am very skeptical about this change though!

[@DTTCReviews]

@@DiamondFlame45 Hoping that enough of us voice our opinions and they stick with the current box designs! 😄

[@zakur3096]

Have you guys heard about the goodsmileus data breach ? Make sure not to get anything at the goodsmileus website

[@tristanwarrenvallecera1333]

This is a sad news to all the in box collector out there including myself. GSC's cardboard box efforts to reduce plastic waste, but reverting to styrofoam packaging for the figure, despite its flammability, toxicity, and non-recyclability, is so disappointing. A nightmare for all collectors, GSC 😭

[@Registeel13Ty]

I personally like to display my figures out of the box, but the packaging is still part of the experience, and I agree bootleg/scams are going to be a lot harder to spot with this.

[@mimo5383]

Own the first 320 Nendo's without gaps, but no-longer collect them. I've kept every box and otherwise display them all unboxed in my cases. That said, this sux and would stop me from wanting any more in future as the box is a large part of the appeal to me.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@mimo5383 Woah... The first 320??? 🤯

[@sadayu2391]

Bruv you are my favorite figure collector here on KZbin and I love the room/set up tours as I'm working on building my own, though its taking a while because I'm still a student. I just want you to know that you keep up the good work and we're all glad that you're creating and showing your passions!

[@DTTCReviews]

@@sadayu2391 Aw, thank you so much for the support! I'd love to see your collection in the showcase whenever you're ready! 😉

[@romanesybel8956]

The second hand market is alreay hell.... I hate bootlegs so much, it is so annoying that they are making it even worse.

[@DTTCReviews]

We need to speak up!

[@ezequielleija1]

This is not a good idea 😕 i will always be hesitant now when I'm buying on the secondary market. This is scary. To not know if you might get a real or a fake

[@DTTCReviews]

IRL nendo gacha!

[@parjol9064]

Don't think it's gonna destroy figure collecting since there's already plenty of figurine boxes without windows

[@thehnoskos]

From Goodsmile’s perspective, there’s been a big push, from an environmental standpoint, to move away from plastics in packaging. For accessibility, opening a simple box is easier than blister packaging for some. And they probably figured that bootlegs gonna bootleg and their high end figures don’t use windows so what’s the difference. All that being said though, I liked the old box design with the window and prefer windowed boxes in general. Granted I don’t have that many nendoroids.

[@DTTCReviews]

@thehnoskos We'll have to wait and see how they show up in collectors hands. I'll make a follow up for this eventually! 😆

[@SherrysTokens]

I don't collect many nendos (or keep many boxes; scales included) but I do like the safe packaging and design to what they have already. I get they are trying to save money, many people don't like the prices of nendos already. I don't imagine they will decrease the prices either. The design will feel a lot less luxury if they are making that simple.... more like below a prize. There are a number of concerns and could have a bigger impact in the future.

[@DTTCReviews]

I'll definitely have to review their new boxes and I really hope they won't damage the figures in the end... Even if they pass on the savings to us, I don't see it being more than 200 yen, aka it'll be useless for us but would add up significantly for their business side...

[@SherrysTokens]

@@DTTCReviews Yes curious to see! I do have Himmel ordered and due to release next month, I hope I get lucky! Yeah it's certainly going to be saving them money.

[@icedceilin]

Three things 1. I agree with this making bootlegging wayy easier 2. I can't easily imagine these getting obliterated see overseas transet 3. If they're cheapening the box this bad (and definitely losing most in-box collectors) those prices BETTER drop!

[@DTTCReviews]

@icedceilin there's a few pictures of the actual boxes out in the wild now and it might be worse than we thought! 😬

[@icedceilin]

Oop, my bad I meant I CAN see these getting destroyed in transit. Crazy what a typo can do to a sentence

[@ivy5554]

Gosh honestly I find this pretty upsetting, especially as someone who owns around 200 nendoroids and adores the figure line. 😣 I was already confused and nervous when I received the rerelease of the Shinji Nendoroid earlier this week because instead of being wrapped in the soft plastic they usually use they used harder/cheap clear plastic that seems like it can cause paint transfer. It's definitely hard enough to scratch the figures with its corners. I would have thought it was a bootleg if I hadn't ordered directly from GSC! And we just know that the cut costs are NOT going to mean a price reduction for buyers, it's just a profit increase for the manufacturer. The prices have actually gone up despite the number of accessories they come with going down. I don't think I'm going to stop collecting figures entirely, but with all the shipping price increases, changing pre-order policies (and the fact that GSCUS STILL doesnt let us combine preorders), and the increase in defects I've seen in a lot of scale figures I've received lately I've already been dialing my orders way down. I'll never buy bootlegs but it is interesting to think about how GSC making a change like this could lead to an increase in bootleg sales, really feels like they're not thinking this through and thinking about why nendoroids are so popular. 🫠

[@DTTCReviews]

@ivy5554 Definitely an oversight on their end... Makes me wonder if they should reevaluate everything and come back in a bit with a new statement? At the end of the day, figure collecting is a luxury and we already expect to pay for it so please just deliver on the quality part! 😭

[@ivy5554]

@@DTTCReviews Exactly! Also Idk whether to laugh or cry about it, but about ten minutes after posting my first comment I was dusting and sliding some of my figures around; the head of my Miles Morales Spiderman Nendoroid just straight fell off his body and snapped at his neck joint 😭💀 fml

[@DTTCReviews]

@@ivy5554 RIP Miles... hopefully you can find a replacement joint for that!

[@flipbook01]

as some one who has over 200 nendoroids I'm concern about the safty of the figure and the storage of my spare parts. if the figure arrives save when I buy it and shipped to me I think I will be fine with the new box style, with a massive company like Goodsmile that I've always felt they aim for high product quality that I could always count on, I'm sure things should be fine. I'm one who displays them outside of the box so it affects me less on that front, but I do like things to be consistent with all things so having two different box styles will be weird. the spare parts has me really worry the most so I hope they try to improve on that feature. when it comes to bootlegs I can see the issues that could pose a problem but I tend to buy from either GSC or AmiAmi so I'm not too worry about being affected by this.

[@DTTCReviews]

Damn over 200 is crazy! At the end of the day we'll have to see how the first wave of these new box rollouts will work. If they suck then we riot!

[@flipbook01]

@@DTTCReviews I'll light the torches if we do.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@flipbook01 We ride at dawn!

[@Kevito]

This is the end 😢 I don’t think I will be buying Nendoroids if that’s the way they’re gonna go.

[@DTTCReviews]

I wouldn't blame ya!

[@baeber]

the box is part of nendos identity changing it is like trying to change the krabby patty secret formula like why would you?

[@DTTCReviews]

@baeber Enviromental reasons of course! 🤣 No one is getting a fat bonus from this I'm sure...

[@FigureAlchemist]

I'm definitely in the minority in regards to collecting Nendoroids because I like to leave mine in the box sealed. I adore the packaging and the presentation it has, so this is definitely disappointing. If Goodsmile does implement the windowless packaging, then I'll probably stop collecting the new nendoroids that they release.

[@DTTCReviews]

They are losing fans quick! Someone needs to show them the community response that's for sure!

[@espix3767]

Well it looks like my HI3 Nendroid collection is really never going to leave the box now. They were extremely difficult to find to begin with, and now it's going to be even more rare simply because of an open window on a box.........

[@DTTCReviews]

@@espix3767 I can hear the scalpers buying up all the old boxed nendos now... 🤣

[@espix3767]

@@DTTCReviews the box is going to have more value than the nendroid oh no.....

[@TamerChris]

This is setting a crazy new standard. I agree that it's a fear that other companies will follow suit. Packaging is what makes a figure stand out and discernible. Making it generic with terrible packaging spaces will destroy this line if they really go through with it. Plus they already charged so much for them. Nendoroid prices has probably doubled since their debut.

[@DTTCReviews]

@TamerChris I'm going to cherish my current "old box" nendoroids while I still can! 😆 Sadly, I don't see the end-user receiving a lowered price despite them saving more...

[@ribbon3533]

As someone who has accumulated more then 70 nendo’s over the last coupe of years, I am VERY concerned about this. Not only because it will be much, much harder to spot counterfeits, but even more so because of shipping. I cannot imagine nendo’s arriving safely in these cheap looking cardboard boxes! What if the box gets wet? Or they throw it around? No, absolutely no. The clamp shell has saved figures during shipping!

[@DTTCReviews]

@ribbon3533 I live in a rainy area so this is a concern too! Also, we're giving our delivery drivers a little too much faith... 😬

[@Engelchen19]

Hm seems maybe a first draft? Because they don't show how the outer box will be designed or how the actual Nendoroid is stored inside the box. I like it if they reduce plastic but then they need to make the paper one as firm and protective as the plastic one. Can you tell a fake and an original apart through that sometimes unclear plastic window? Even see flaws with all the plastic sheets wrapped around the Nendoroids? I hardly could tell if there are flaws until I unboxed the Nendo. There are a lot of people that trash the boxed because they have space problems. I always keep them if I want to resell them (you get a better price with that too)

[@DTTCReviews]

Most of the fakes I've seen are pretty noticeable straight away so having the window is just another way to help prevent buying it. As long as the Nendoroid arrives safely then it'll be fine... 🙃

[@ThatGirlKim]

I wouldn't have a problem with it if it was WELL DESIGNED. The main issue is possibility of rubbing but if you're going to wrap it in plastic anyways, why not use the clamshell instead? And the window ensures you know what you're getting, I can understand without a clamshell it may cause integrity issues, but I think they shouldn't have changed either. Not to mention the packaging inside looks generic, so if you take that accessories box and put it near your nendo along with others, good luck telling them apart without writing on it. I get the using less plastic, but also we all keep those boxes and use them for storage/moving.

[@AlcoholAndAnimeNight]

Packaging makes a huge difference. GI Joe Classified and Transformers had quite an uproar when they moved to plastic free packaging a few years back. It was a full failure. On some of them the box was open in the front, allowing people to tamper with figures or allow them to be damaged by the elements. On others they were sealed, meaning collectors had no idea what they were purchasing and no way of inspecting paint apps, or missing pieces ahead of time. They have since remedied nearly all packaging but it was a dark time for us silly collectors

[@DTTCReviews]

Oh no... Sounds like everyone is going to have a similar experience with these nendoroids! Hopefully, they revert the packaging soon with all the outcry!

[@goofydufus]

I heard Nendoroid is going back to their old packaging after people expressed their dislike for the new ones!! This is awesome news. Apparently there are only going to be like 12 in the new boxes and then they are going back to OG.

[@DTTCReviews]

Just made a video about that haha...

[@goofydufus]

@@DTTCReviews I can only imagine they got lots of pushback! Glad everyone's hard work paid off :)

[@Faderlite]

Hasbro tried plastic and window free packaging for their action figures. The backlash pressured them into changing back (with recycled plastic as a concession). I support companies reducing waste but I think there’s a better solution to be found.

[@mageborn23]

I won't buy nendos with those boxes

[@DTTCReviews]

@@mageborn23 I don't blame ya... 😬

[@josephwalk1747]

this isnt going to go over well, hasbro lost so many sales when they switched to windowless packaging.

[@WayneLLC]

Personally, I feel like for such a drastic change they should really communicate way earlier and better. I even say this warrants a dedicated deep dive article on its own, which GSC could have shared their current operations, consumption of plastic, wastage and the overall pros and cons, not just provide a "84%" and called it. More context allows us to 'digest' and maybe better acceptance. And I don't recall seeing any prior soliciting of feedback on this change?

[@DTTCReviews]

Not thinking of the end-user I feel, but again time will tell how this age... We might get a response from them soonish after they heard/ see the feedback for this move!

[@ShaCaro]

This seems fine? Smaller box. Easier to fold. Easier to store. Less plastic. You can't see all that well through the plastic anyway, and you can always just open the box and have a look. Or return it.

[@ICrazor]

oh dear, im a really new collector (i have like 3 prizes + one preordered) and i found nendoroids so cute… i guess checking the boxes will be the only way now :’D

[@DTTCReviews]

Gotta buy with truster retailers only now!

[@taylora8845]

As a "in box collector, this seems a big misstep. To me Nendos had the "quality" of a scale, but just less "quantity" in terms of size. What once seemed like getting a high end collectible in the mail, now seems like an overpriced prize figure (in a "blind box" sized box.) Do you know when the changes are supposed to take place? I hope my current pre-orders will at least be spared lol!

[@DTTCReviews]

They are "slowly" rolling out the changes with a lot of the 2.0 lineup but basically anything November 2024 onwards may be affected!

[@taylora8845]

@@DTTCReviews Thanks for the info. I def have to fear then that the 2013 Ultimate Madoka Reissue won't keep that OG older style Nendoroid box from the first run (as reissues have done up to now.)

[@tylor24]

I think Good Smile has been going in this direction for some time. I haven't seen a new scale from them with a window in quite sometime but they still kept the nice secure blister packaging. I actually like the look of no windows, to me it makes the figure seem more premium. Fortunately I don't collect Nendo's but I understand your worries. If you lived in Japan and could just go to the store and buy them the secure packaging probably wouldn't be as big a concern but you live in Canada, just thinking how many hands throw that package around until it gets to you would make me quite concerned about damage. The new packaging looks similar to prize figure level, maybe they will put the pieces in vacuum sealed plastic to help prevent damage.. You will have to keep us updated on how things go. Thanks for all the hard work on the videos.

[@DTTCReviews]

Haha I wish I lived in Japan! But, packaging security is definitely a concern for me. I'll "review" the new box when the time comes but fingers crossed they see the push back and cancel this update...

[@Quakecon-s9r]

You're really not overreacting, this is such a shitty change. Such an unnecesary downgrade. The box style and blister packaging was already perfect. There was no reason to change it. This will only lead to more scams with bootlegs and for the figure to get damaged.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@Quakecon-s9r the goodsmile falloff will need to be studied! 🤣

[@GoldenGoomyGoo]

As someone who is a big nendo collector, I will straight up stop buying them if they come in that new box. All the parts just floating like that?? Nahhh

[@DTTCReviews]

I'll most likely still collect them since they would be completing some sets for me but I'm not happy about this at all!

[@peter.24.7]

I don't really do Nendo's. I've got about 30 and only of my favorite characters, BUT Figmas? Last count I was in the 600+ figures range. Got every box they came in. Now I like figures and I want to display them so I think the window box is brilliant idea. Japan can be incredibly innovative, Figmas/Nendos were the first line (that I know of) that had the ability to be part swapped en mass, across the range. Japan can also be decades behind the times,sometimes. Hasbro have already started to can the windowless packaging idea in the west because of the QC issues slipping through and the theft/return of the box sans goods issues (BIG issue when buying from Amazon). I understand smaller packaging. I understand windowless where the figure may be deemed "Adult", a number of the Figma styles come this way because of fabric colour transfer to the plastic, so the figure is shipped 'nude'. But this sounds like a company caving to the social media warriors. It won't go well.

[@DTTCReviews]

The vocal minority has made things harder for everyone else... Sad that they don't realise that the loudest voice doesn't speak for the majority... 😒

[@maverickbonato8164]

I don't collect Nendroids, the figures I buy I usually don't have issues throwing away the boxes given I'm a bit of a minimalist and even I am mad about this, what are they thinking, this is horrid! It's a collector's item for God's sake, the box is part of the experience xv Also changing the size is quite a slap to your old time buyers as well :/

[@DTTCReviews]

Honestly, when was the last time anyone threw out a solid Apple product box? Hopefully they see the pushback and change it back! 😆

[@maplepancakesfs]

why cant we be happy for the positive environmental changes this could bring, plastic is so horrible in landfills they can take centuries to decompose. I know GoodSmile is mostly doing this to save costs but this could be a good step forward in lowering plastic waste in the hobby of figure collecting, which is more important than the act of collecting figures. this hobby already brings a lot of plastic into the world for unnecessary reasons, I collect so don't come for me for saying this cause I know its true, so why not reduce where we can. and if you say that figure collecting isn't that big of an industry to be worried about instead of say fishing line pollution, i would say that the change needs to start somewhere and it sure as hell isn't gonna start in the biggest polluters. we have to make a change on lower levels and then it will trickle up with enough pressure.

[@DTTCReviews]

@maplepancakesfs I don't mind the change as long as the end product doesn't suffer. So fingers crossed nendoroids don't all start arriving to their destinations damaged... 😆

[@Sakanakanasakana]

I think that for the most part your thinking is correct because that is how we should all think about our waste in general. However, while it is better to cut plastic for the manufacturing process, other figure collectors and distributers should not have to suffer for the far worse contributor to plastic waste that is big companies. Figure collectors should be able to preserve their memorabilia without having to sacrifice the look of it just because we need to "start small". Again, I'm not saying your thought process is wrong, but that it is mostly misdirected towards the wrong people. It is also impossible to start small and work our way up when big companies dont profit anything from that. They never will change no matter the pressure, so to basically hold lesser companies and, in this case, collectors accountable is ridiculous...

[@omegashenron8]

Cause it's more about the money than the environment. Hasbro already tried to do the environmental free packaging not long ago and as soon as their sales numbers dropped and a TON of issues starting popping up they went right back to the old style packaging.

[@ICrazor]

i agree, however bootleg sellers will 100% take advantage of this and i fear nendoroids may arrive damaged :/

[@npcimknot958]

I gotta absolutely disagree.. Why ou’re thinking is single use.. these are collectors.. people end up having these for decades.. and near their end of life.. most likely given away or sold.. Also using papers.. it’s not as good as you think when it comes to carbon foot print. You’re cutting down even more trees.. and creating paper, etc.. actaully is more pollution than plastic.

[@Red36312]

I'm one who collect nendoroid stuffs, the change package is not smart move for Goodsmile company that put the problem to third party seller and customer. 1. Third party seller impossible to recheck the product for claim to companie until open the package. 2. The windowless package can be easy to make bootleg product from other companie. I'm sorry but that why I will stop buy nendoroid after goodsmile companies announcement redesign the new package.

[@DTTCReviews]

@Red36312 hoping the rollback this update to the packaging soon! 😵‍💫

[@okayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy]

See generally I love companies using less plastic, but for this specifically this feels like a very bad choice. People have been getting more frustrated for years for how they've been going down in quality and value while being priced higher, and removing one of the most popular (and practical) ways to display them feels like such a dumb move. If they came up with some sort of alternate "budget" line, MAYBE they could spin this differently? But as is you're just going to make people who are on the fence about nendoroids choose against them bc the easiest way to display them is gone. Plus losses sales and goodwill over the ease of getting bootlegs.

[@DTTCReviews]

Sad to see the sudden change since I have so many nendoroids on preorder! 😭

[@LogzKe]

Hasbro/Marvel Legends already tried that cardboard box with no window panel and there are some videos where upon receiving it some items are broken, missing or came in a different figure! hahaha that was wild

[@DTTCReviews]

@LogzKe OH boy... Can't wait to see the waves of nendo fans experiencing the same thing... We in for a rough ride! 😅

[@LogzKe]

@@DTTCReviews hopefully Goodsmile learned from what happened to Hasbro, but I don't know about the third party sellers.

[@omegashenron8]

Good Smile is either living under a rock or the suits over there have some big ego's to think that they can succeed at something in which an even bigger company than them failed at..

[@Danny-ky9tc]

Goodsmile Fell off honestly I don't even consider them anymore.

[@DTTCReviews]

I enjoy the majority of their products but this definitely left a bad taste in my mouth...

[@SuiteLifeofDioBrando]

I think this will make it tougher in resellers.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@SuiteLifeofDioBrando much harder for them, but also anyone buying too! 😭

[@alejandroalcazar2258]

Next move is going to be new nendos figures made with cardboad instead of PVC. And I'm surprised they did this to nendos first, when they have the PoP up Parade normal size line been 99% plastic packages.

[@DTTCReviews]

@alejandroalcazar2258 lmao so freaking true!!! I guess the PUP line is making them more money? 🤔

[@CarlosAlbertoGarcíaJiménez]

There is not much I can say that you or others already said, this is not "eco-friendly" This is a company wanting to reduce cost so the numbers go up at the end of the year.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@CarlosAlbertoGarcíaJiménez Someone is getting a new yacht with their bonus... 🤣

[@7thnausicaa794]

Not sure what to think about this change yet. I will need to see final product, I assume this is just the prototype. Hope someone will make a video comparison with the old box. I am mainly concern about the lack of plastic blister for the small parts. So many nendos comes with small intricate and delicate parts the potential for paint transfer and breakage during shipment, just yikes. How this gonna work for Miku with her giant pigtails or other more bigger nendos? I have their Ninomae Ina'nis nendoroid the deluxe with her tentacles and can't fantom how she would survive her way to me with this new designed box. Oh, and for sure this is mainly about cutting cost on their end. Pretty sure we will not see it reflected in the final product price.

[@DTTCReviews]

They mentioned they would have us assemble the Nendoroid completely in the future in order to save on the space... I'll definitely do a follow up video reviewing/ comparing the two different boxes when the new stuff comes in!

[@7thnausicaa794]

@@DTTCReviews Make us assemble the Nendoroids completely, well that's gonna be interesting with my clumsy hands😅

[@DTTCReviews]

@@7thnausicaa794 I'm totally gonna break something...

[@7thnausicaa794]

@@DTTCReviews🤣

[@radioactiveslug6191]

I think a similar thing happened with marvel legends, and people pointed out when they made the switch there quality control got bad, Idk if japanese companies would also cut corners like that but just concern

[@DTTCReviews]

Luckily they switched back to the original packaging with all the community push back!

[@Bane_Amesta]

This makes no sense to me. I bet their bigger scale figures (like the pop up parade ,thise are 100% plastic boxes) will keep their huge church style windows and plastic inserts (and lots of empty space for no reason). So I'm pressing X to doubt on this one.

[@DTTCReviews]

I wonder if PUPs make them more money so they're keeping it to appease those fans... 🤔

[@douglasbriel6103]

This has been the result of eco terrorists pressuring corporations to use less plastic in boxes. It's why Hasbro had closed boxes on the Marvel Legends that one year, but after it hurt sales so badly, they went back to plastic windows. On the bottom of those boxes there was writing saying this packaging contains no plastic. So it's not really the toy companies themselves that want this. Many of these recycling lobbyists have grown too powerful.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@douglasbriel6103 So you're saying we have a chance... Gotta show them with our wallets! 😤

[@douglasbriel6103]

@@DTTCReviews Mostly. But like I said, a lot of these smaller companies can't take the hit. Unlike Hasbro they have to balance profits versus fines. Hasbro was like, fine us, whatever. We'll just raise prices a couple bucks. You're better off writing letters to your congressman. Politicians are afraid to look on the wrong side of pollution. Thing is the reason plastic is forever is oil is forever, because it's just as bad if you burn it. These idiots are getting laws about banning plastic straws, but they buy a new smartphone every year. Which is not only plastic, but poisonous lithium batteries. Buy your toys. I know they're expensive already, but you can let manufacturers know what you prefer and are willing to support. I still buy physical comic books because I don't like reading computer screens and want the art.

[@mujitsukyo]

I mean I dont care about boxes personally BUT I think this new design has problems. I get the plastic consumption needs to go. Also everything from japan has 4 layers of plastic so maybe we could get rid of 1 or 2 without getting rid of when it's used well. A figure needs to be properly packed so it doesn't get damaged. So they can just be loose in the box. What else are they going to put in those boxes to make the figure safe? if it's just gonna be plastic might as well keep the packaging the same. The nendo dolls are already packed without a viewing window and it's always bothered me cuz they are more expensive then the regular nendos in most cases. I also think it is a problem when things can easily be replicated and bootlagged. Are they going to make it clear enough for everyone to be able to tell on both the figure and the box?

[@DTTCReviews]

@@mujitsukyo I feel like GSC could have cut back on the plastic for their PUP line before doing this to nendos! 😆

[@brooklyngalloway]

With how high nendoroid prices are you can’t always afford to pay for preorders sometimes you have to wait but now they are essentially saying if you don’t buy now good luck getting the real thing later. Never mind aftermarket. I also seriously doubt they are actually going to make nendoroids cheaper from this new change, which makes what we are getting even more of a rip off and isn’t right. It’s going to take a lot of people out of the hobby if it hasn’t already. The aftermarket quality will probably be down from the scratches and paint transfer from the new packaging so even on legit sites it’s not worth it. Buying from MFC and marketplace will change bc how can you tell it is the right character you’re getting. What’s stopping someone from sending a nendoroid they’ve had no luck selling and just putting it in keeping the desired nendoroid for themselves. I really hope they back peddle on it.

[@DTTCReviews]

@brooklyngalloway I've read that a lot of people are upset and potentially leaving the hobby because of this... Man, did Good Smile not think this through? Hopefully they listen or their pocket book is gonna hurt even more! 😬

[@destinyfoster5939]

I'm just gonna stop buying new nendoroids then as I don't want the hassle of rushing to pr-order them and if I miss it the second hand market will just be hell.

[@DTTCReviews]

The end of an era... Maybe GSC will see the push back once their sale numbers drop! 😆

[@magaboi4life414]

I have over 200 figures and honestly I kinda prefer the no window boxes on scales but I agree I hate the new boxes

[@ReplicantAmi]

Yeah, I don't like this at all. :( My brother brought it up to me when they made the announcement, and told me his concern about how it's going to be more difficult to tell them apart from bootlegs. I hadn't actually seen the pictures till this video and now I can see the lack of protection for the figure parts is a huge concern, too. They were already kinda losing me with the increasing prices and decreasing quality of Nendos, but this is just... yikes. Thanks for talking about this!

[@DTTCReviews]

There are so many more downsides to this new packaging than there are pros! I'll take a look at the new box design when it ultimately arrives at my doorstep, so I'll keep everyone posted! 😤

[@SionStarr]

Hasbro did something similar a couple of years ago and now have reverted back to plastic windows. This hurts a little bc i get my nendos signed. Im mostly a funko collector but for the series that dont have pops ill get the nendo for

[@DTTCReviews]

@SionStarr Hope the change isn't for too long! Some images have been circling online about the end product already and it ain't pretty... 😬

[@gaerekxenos]

If they are smart, they'll probably have some inserts customized for each figure and each piece to hold them in place in each box. Or at the very least, if they aren't stupid. There might need to be a bit more than those cardboard inserts though. Then there is the concern for scratching from the cardboard. They might use a plastic bag for that, which will alleviate the worst of it, but... I think there should still be concerns for that even afterward. Otherwise it might end up being some type of foam padding. Either way, it is still terrible for secondhand buyers -- who even remembers or bothers to pack things exactly the same as the original packaging...? I know I tend to do that for stuff I have, but everyone else I see tends to not bother since 'if it fits, it fits' =_=;; the plastic version makes it a lot simpler since you know roughly where everything goes, but paper ones tend to be a bit more ambiguous

[@DTTCReviews]

There's some early photos of the new packaging floating around the internet and they seem to be using either some foam or plastic sheets in combination with the cardboard... It's not a great look...

[@gaerekxenos]

@@DTTCReviews ...so much for the 'better for the environment' optimism angle -_-;; RIP that >

[@cottonycloud-]

It doesn't really affect me since I don't buy Nendoroids. If you do display the figure out of box, then the full cardboard box IMO looks better (thinking of Keqing box). It's also sturdier, though I do see why people prefer the current setup (allows you to immediately spot defects before opening). Bigger worry is if there will be any increase in damaged product.

[@DTTCReviews]

100% damaged product from shipping these overseas is worrying me the most!

[@koyukihime2669]

i mean yeah the boxes suck now, but i don't buy nendos for the boxes- i buy them for the figures of characters i like. there's still ones coming out next year that i want, so that's not going to stop me from buying those, at least.

[@mentes1679]

I don't see the fake issuing that much. The biggest issue is more for sealed collectors like funko pops

[@DTTCReviews]

Also, other companies following suit! I want my viewing windows!

[@mentes1679]

@@DTTCReviews nah just a goodsmile thing where quality dont justify their pricing. One of the reasons they nearly stopped making figmas

[@papercutzombie]

I would be ok with the box changes if Nandos were still 30-40$ but at the rate they're climbing? Tbh I don't hate the inner packaging. I was never a fan of the plastic piece, but the window is almost a necessity for bootleg prevention and price-point (in today's market). Sadly, my current pre-orders might be my last ones if those are the final renders.

[@DTTCReviews]

I'll test the new boxes out when the time comes...

[@miyaeva7861]

Not really I’m just after the figure ,don’t give a darn about the box ,goes into the trash anyway

[@dinoniichan7993]

I cant remember if i read it right. But aren't they also not lowering the cost of them with this? I only saw it once and forgot about it till I saw the video. I don't like the idea it could become damaged in transit and paint transfer and as you said, buying nendo's in the aftermarket is going to be aweful. The no window only I think would be fine, but just changing it completely to a plain white box...do not like. Also are the parts just going to be loose? Really not good for importing/post if left loose.

[@DTTCReviews]

In their post, they mentioned that they will have images of the Nendoroid on the front but for any future re-issues they might also switch to the new packaging... Also if the Nendoroid is bigger they will have us assemble it too...

[@xoxo_love]

I’ve never had a figure arrive without any kind of art.

[@thehnoskos]

Might be a wild assumption on my part but I’d assume the blank was just to show the box itself and that each figure would still have a printed design on it.

[@xoxo_love]

I hope so! because it would be really weird to not have any kind of box art 😂.

[@DTTCReviews]

Oh yea, pretty sure we'll get artwork on the outside! Just the example in white because they haven't made it yet? 😅

[@dkguillotine3743]

Wow that is absolutely horrible and completely incompetent I'm so glad I stopped collecting Nendoroids.

[@DTTCReviews]

@dkguillotine3743 Haha you got out before the fall off! 🤣

[@ilima0183]

Nendos are known for their front windows...it doesn't make sense to make their packaging look like everyone else.

[@DTTCReviews]

Who let the finance-kun cook?!

[@moxietiger]

This is a really rare super L from GSC. wtf

[@DTTCReviews]

Hope they can fix this before it becomes a bigger issue...

[@LuckyRyo9989]

im the odd one out, i understand everyones concerns on bootlegs and this new packaging not holding figures in place but i hate how much plastic there is Makes me feel so guilty when i just have all this plastic in the trash (i had to recently throw away my boxes due to a flood in my basement but tbh im not selling my figures so im ok with it) I'm already feeling bad having a hobby that is PVC and plastic....I don't wanna add more to landfills and dumps even when i do recycle (which is always) And before anyone goes "but this hurts trees" yes i agree but its a step in the right direction and at least paper is biodegradable, plastic is not

[@r.p.5863]

This is exactly how I feel. I think the concerns are legitimate, but if it means less plastic in the environment I am all for it. While I also get the concern regarding it potentially making it easier to bootleg, I cant help but wonder if this is an avenue to make it less likely to bootleg because now you'll most likely want to get them directly from the company or very trusted sellers to ensure you get a legitimate product.

[@TheAntiSanta]

Oh, this video is from 2 weeks ago. It isn't about the other thing that's going to destroy figure collecting💀

[@aowle]

It might seem insignificant, but it really might spiral and have a butterfly effect.

[@DTTCReviews]

True! We can look back at this in a few months...

[@kubarunetwork7513]

GSC : We're going to make the packaging on newer nendoroid releases windowless and smaller Fans : You're going to decrease the prices right ? GSC : ............ Fans : Nendoroids will lower in prices RIGHT ?????

[@DTTCReviews]

GSC: Imma buy a new yacht...

[@Dmo1H]

Where did you get your wall art?

[@DTTCReviews]

@@Dmo1H KEHASUK! 😉

[@lb_collector]

This honestly looks horrendous. I assume it's for environmental reasons? but they basically strip the identity out of the packaging with it and tbh, nendo boxes are one of the best things about the figures? i do display them outside now, but i used to display them in boxes, cause they have so much personality and a window which is just... awesome! thinking of getting a nendo and receiving that depressing box feels like i'm buying counterfiet good and not an officially licensed figure lol.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@lb_collector Makes wlme wonder how much they are saving per box and how much it would add up to since they mass produce these guys... 🤔

[@lb_collector]

@@DTTCReviews if anything, i wanna know how much it saves me xD if this doesn't help save money for the consumer as well, then it seems like they're the only ones to benefit this decision (and i guess the environment too)

[@hubbehubner2526]

@@lb_collector Obviously they are doing it for their own benefits, not the customers lol

[@dany_prayogo]

I don't mind, with package like that, im finally can throw away the box

[@DTTCReviews]

Oh no, not the box!

[@_LIZz.-]

I think the second hand market will survive this because amazing yamaguchi has started to make their boxes like this and what people do is show you pictures of the figure from inside. Of course this doesn’t mean you can’t get scammed and of course it would be way better that they did have a window

[@DTTCReviews]

We'll see! Hoping this will benfit the cusumer in the end and not just help them save a few bucks... 😮‍💨

[@YangosArt]

I would be okay if there pop up line is cardboard packaging I think those use way more plastic then there nendo line. I wonder it they tried those paper pulp cushion trays that the ps5 uses? They are basically blister packaging but out of paper. I would be upset if there was no printing at all, there eco solvent inks so I'm hoping there will at least still be printing on these new boxes with authentication stickers. I have already scales having no window boxes so I'm not bummed about it. But I don't think prices will change at all this is ultimately to save money, time, maximizing profits on their end.

[@DTTCReviews]

This confused me too! Why did they sack the Nendoroid line of boxes before the PUP!?

[@anthonyhuynh706]

Im pro window displays.. I could understand not doing a window, but no plastic inserts is a bit concerning. Imagine freeing or other expensive figures goin the paper route inserts to cut costs...

[@DTTCReviews]

@anthonyhuynh706 FREEing already has a ton of quality control issues so adding worse packaging will really turn collectors away! 🤯

[@tyria93]

Hasbro has done this. But they changed it back to windowed boxes. It's a good thing to reduce on plastic usage for obvious reasons but I do understand the collectors' concerns.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@tyria93 Being able to see the authentic product is a huge selling point! Now you'll never know if it's a hot new nendo you want or a pet rock! 🤣

[@tyria93]

@@DTTCReviews I agree, I don't collect Nendoroids but I do enjoy looking at them. I didn't know fakes are so rampant in the nendo business, that's a pity - I can see why the windows are a big deal 😕

[@abtimus]

this ruins nendroids for me cause i collect and display them in box! 😢

[@DTTCReviews]

@@abtimus Let me pour one out for ya... 🫡

[@KimikoChan28]

Considering hasbro had changed their transformers packaging for about a year now to remove excessive plastic packaging, I'm not surprised if other companies follow suit. Yes it causes issues for collectors with the GSC changes, but I feel they should be adding something additional to the packaging to show authenticity.

[@DTTCReviews]

Maybe they could add some holographic identifier like how they do with currency? Can't help but think some board member is receiving a fat bonus for this cost-cutting idea though...

[@KimikoChan28]

@@DTTCReviews The packaging change I think is a good thing, I know silly to say when what is inside is plastic and all that. But environmentally friendly packaging is a good idea. They could do with working on how they store accessories a little bit perhaps. But yeah, a holographic stamp or something would be ideal.

[@SDtarlite]

Im okay if they give us price cut, but they probably wont

[@DTTCReviews]

Doubt we will benefit from this at all... 😅

[@bangberryy]

that‘s not even being „sustainable“ 🙄

[@DTTCReviews]

@@bangberryy yup... 😒

[@pp.bjdolliii]

It's not over reacting as for my personal preference, and this packaging they're changing isn't any better too . As for myself as a collector not a big collector of figurine but I do agreed with you 😊

[@DTTCReviews]

@pp.bjdolliii Gotta protect those investors and their bottonline I guess... 😟

[@goofydufus]

This is really insane when you consider the fact that even food items often have a see-through window (such as macaroni boxes).

[@DTTCReviews]

@@goofydufus what has the world come to? 😭

[@VictorFactor94]

stretch

[@barmutah]

As transformers collector this not to bad compare to what takara/hasbro do to their boxes and what bandai do to their dx sentai "megazords"

[@DTTCReviews]

@barmutah Interesting... I heard they went full circle with the windows in the end though? 😅

[@barmutah]

@@DTTCReviews they still have a window just nothing in it it's basically a cutout in the box without plastic so any element in the world will comes inside the box and the figure, they don't even use insert box well they have a sheet of cardboard and then tied up the figure in there using paper string

[@DTTCReviews]

@@barmutah Um... That sounds like a terrible way to transport the collectibles... 😅

[@barmutah]

@@DTTCReviews sadly that's the reality we live in today, that's why i only buy the 50cm commander class figure in store near me, i can't imagine what happen if i ship that thing

[@ladyorlean3550]

Well, I mainly collect Prize Figures, though I do have some boxes with windows and tbh I prefer the "simple" prize figure boxes. But I get the concern.

[@DTTCReviews]

@ladyorlean3550 Luckily I only purchase from reputable sites but the future aftermarket is gonna be wild! 🤣

[@ghoststriker7]

Nendoroid are expensive...not sure why they are cheaping out on packaging

[@DTTCReviews]

Year-end bonuses were needing an increase? 🤣

[@LinUzumaki]

there are a few things that just bother me with this First it just looks ugly, what are they thinking? and if they would care for the Enviroment they wouldnt have used paper packaging because thats also dmging out planet by cutting down trees they also know that at least 90% are keeping the packaging, either for collecting or storage/moving the price also stays the same? so we are paying more for whatever this paper garbage is worth not to mention the parts floating around in the pizza box.. yeah no

[@DTTCReviews]

They started shipping these out and people have them in hand now... Most aren't very happy... 🤣

[@LinUzumaki]

@@DTTCReviews i wouldnt be happy either because these were for pre order and you expected to get what it was before and not to be scammed like this

[@TheSpongyMallard]

Surely the boxes are going to be painted…right?

[@TheSpongyMallard]

I don’t collect figures, but at the very least, there needs to be some sort of packing material used to secure the moving pieces.

[@DTTCReviews]

@@TheSpongyMallard I'm pretty sure they'll have the boxes painted and coloured like they currently do just without the window. The inside though I'm not too sure since they want to go environmentally friendly, we might not get the plastic wrapping anymore?

[@TheSpongyMallard]

@@DTTCReviews They’re going to have to do something. I can see marks on the pieces being possible even when moved around to the different Japanese stores, let alone across the ocean. This is like if Bandai changed how they made the Gunpla molds to not have runners.

[@DTTCReviews]

@TheSpongyMallard Ngl though... Gunpla without the runners would make cleanup a breeze! 🤣🤣🤣

[@TheSpongyMallard]

@@DTTCReviews To me, it would be a lot worse. I’m one of the crazy people that enjoys nipping and sanding the parts.

[@KellyAnneMarie]

I'm fine with the idea of cutting down on plastic but why not just change the inner packaging then? Leave the outside alone, and use the new cardboard inserts inside

[@DTTCReviews]

That would be a decent compromise! I love how uniform my nendo boxes are so I hope they reconsider!!!

[@jamesshearer5955]

As much as I'm in agreement about the safety in transit thing. If GSC do manage to package everything safely in the new boxes I'm more than happy with the change. I've recently been taking all of the extra parts out of all of my boxes and decanting them into plastic organisers. 1. To save space 2. To encourage me to actually change them up from time to time! 😅 I have wayyyy over 100 now and I'm almost done organising. Which leaves me sat here with over 100 empty boxes.... If they go this route I'll be a lot less attached to the ones I already own. So for me this might be a huge win. 😂

[@DTTCReviews]

@jamesshearer5955 Wait... You have over 100 nendos?! I can see that being a huge win for saving space but I'm just concerned with how the rest of the industry follows... 😭

[@jamesshearer5955]

@DTTCReviews yeahh..... I'm not actually sure on the exact count currently but last I checked I definitely had a decent amount above 100! 😅 Yeah I get the concerns too and hell I'm a sucker for the current packaging clearly. 😂 Just will save me a ton of space if they do this 😂 Toying with chucking the blisters and flat packing all the boxes with any backing/big effect parts into a folder tbh. 😂

[@t.regnerus301]

Why not use biodegradable plastic instead?

[@DTTCReviews]

Guessing it's mainly because of cost...