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The series is a brand of plastic figures created by the Japanese Good Smile Company in 2006. They typically depict characters from anime, manga or video games and are designed with a large head and smaller body to give them a cute appearance. Their faces and other body parts are exchangeable, giving them a range of different expressions and poses. The Nendoroid brand spans a variety of different products: the original 10 cm figures, smaller ''Nendoroid Petite'' figures, additional display tools known as the ''Nendoroid More'' series as well as plushies and play sets. Several video games have also been released based on Nendoroid designs. == Products == The series of figures are made from ABS and PVC. They are designed in a chibi or super deformed style, with a large head and smaller body to give them a cute appearance. The figures are used as both collectors items and toys. Their faces and other body parts are exchangeable, giving them a range of different possible expressions and poses. The name is derived from the Japanese word for clay, , possibly because they resemble clay models. Nendoroid figures have mostly been based on female characters from anime, manga or video games series such as ''Puella Magi Madoka Magica'', ''Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha'', ''Steins;Gate'', ''K-ON!'', ''Haruhi Suzumiya'', ''Fate/stay night'', ''Vocaloid'' and the ''Touhou Project''. is the primary series where each figure is approximately 10 cm in height and includes a special Nendoroid stand to display the figure. Most also come with alternate arms and legs allowing for different poses, and expression parts that can be swapped out to display a different emotion. The legs, arms and neck are all articulated allowing some degree of movement. Certain Nendoroid figures known as the ''Edition'' series have additional articulated joints.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mikatan Blog: Nendoroid Hunter: Female Swordsman – Bario X Edition )〕 Nendoroids often also include optional parts such as weapons, items, or other key elements from the series they come from. The expressions and other parts can also be swapped between Nendoroids, allowing collectors to mix and match parts from different characters. Nendoroids have no set price, but as of 2013 average between 3000 and 4000 Japanese yen.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Good Smile Company Nendoroid Product Listing - 2013 )〕 While most official Nendoroids are released by Good Smile Company, there are certain characters that are released by FREEing, Phat! Company and other companies. They are however always distributed by Good Smile Company. The series is very similar to the primary series, but the figures are roughly half the size at approximately 6.5 cm each. They also include a small stand to display the figure. Nendoroid Petites are sold either as complete sets or in blind boxes that have a single random character. Like their larger counterparts, the facial expressions and other optional parts can be swapped between other Nendoroid Petite characters. As of 2013 singles sell for 600 Japanese yen, while the larger sets differ depending on the number of characters in the set. The series was designed as a project by the new university graduates that joined Good Smile Company in 2012. The idea behind the series was to create an easier and more enjoyable way to display Nendoroid figures.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Mikatan Blog: Nendoroid More: Clip & Suction Stands )〕 The series includes clips and suction cup stands that can each hold a single Nendoroid figure, as well as decorative parts that can be attached to figures and stands. The are small dioramic rooms that are designed as a display area for Nendoroids. They are produced and manufactured by Phat! Company. The series refers to other goods that are based on the Nendoroid designs, however are not actually ABS&PVC figures. These include rubber straps, plushies and charms.〔(【引用サイトリンク】title=Nendoroid Official Website: Nendoroid Plus )〕 They are often released by companies other than Good Smile Company. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Nendoroid」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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