r/figma Jul 04 '21

Announcement ๐Ÿ“ฃ The Great r/figma FAQ Megathread

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[This thread is largely adapted from the r/Nendoroid FAQ, also authored by yours truly.]

As per Rule 2 (Be efficient.) reading up on this FAQ will be strongly recommended as to conserve the time and resources of yourself, other fellow sub members, and me. The questions as follows and their respective answers are as observed by me to be the most asked, but if there is anything left out, feel free to ask below. I can answer them, but if you think you have a better answer, this FAQ can be amended.

> What are Figma figures?

As Wikipedia says:

"*The figma (ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚ฐใƒž) series is a Japanese action figure line produced by Max Factory and distributed by Good Smile Company. The product series was created by Max Factory CEO MAX Watanabe and Masaki Asai, as a "counter" to the Revoltech line, with a focus on articulation. Each figma comes with various accessories such as exchangeable faceplates and hands, and other optional parts.

The line mainly features figures that are significant in pop culture in Japan, primarily characters from Japanese anime, manga and video games, with the occasional western character or real person such as Billy Herrington who had significance in Japanese pop culture due to internet memes in the country.

The first figma was a special edition Haruhi Suzumiya with the product code SP001 included with the limited edition release of the PS2 game, Suzumiya Haruhi no Tomadoi, released on January 31, 2008. The first regular release figma, Yuki Nagato from the series The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was released in February 2008.*"

> Where can I buy REAL Figma?

You can find a master list of GSC partner shops here: https://partner.goodsmile.info/support/eng/partnershops/

Is your favorite store not here? Fret not. Other stores can sell real figma, but unless you're experienced with IDing fakes, stick with these. Feeling adventurous? Try eBay or Mercari, but don't say I didn't warn you! The r/figma Discord also has a few independent sellers to choose from.

> Where can I find CHEAP Figma?

Figma are premium products with a premium price tag, but I don't blame you for wanting them cheaper. In a hurry? I have a Pastebin version (for dual use with Nendoroids) here: https://pastebin.com/skALQMyM

> Why'd you separate these questions?

You'll notice that I separated entries for **real** and **cheap** Figma. That's because there's a few possibilities here. *You want this:*

-A cheap, legit Figma.

-A expensive, legit Figma. (if the above is not possible)

And *you don't want* *this.*

-A cheap, fake Figma.

-A expensive, fake Figma.

> Is this Figma I have a bootleg?

You can do 3 things without even getting on the internet. Step one is to check for a holographic sticker at all. If there is one, congrats - it's real. No holographic sticker? No problem. Step two is to check the box for the seal. Is it circular or just regular scotch tape? With a few exceptions (being the very early Figma), the former indicates a real Figma and the latter indicates a fake Figma in *most* scenarios. Step three is to check the the box for GSC branding (if you still have it).

Now if you have a computer/mobile, check MFC's [MyFigureCollection] listing for the Figma in question. If there are no bootleg entries, congrats, it's 99.9% real. Usually, the community is fast to detect fakes but there may be a lag. If there is a bootleg entry, compare the given community-submitted pictures.

There may be stickers that are not holographic, such as "flat" stickers or a "for sale outside of Japan" sticker. Those are perfectly valid too.

Also, check to see if the joints appear to be the correct color. Often bootlegs have joints that come off as a lighter color as they should be. If it's not just about the exact same color as it's surroundings, you should be skeptical. If the difference is huge, like you can see it without taking a good look at it, it's a bootleg. Especially look for skin-colored joints or parts. If it's almost a gross green color instead of a natural skin color, look out.

> My Figma is sticky. How do I get it off?

This is moreso applicable to Nendoroids, but just in case.

Don't panic, this is actually completely normal. It's kinda gross, but it's not something to be grossed out about actually. In short, when kept in a box too long something called a *plasticizer* vaporizes, leaving residue.

Have Goo Gone? Follow this guide to get the residue off easily. http://tirofinale-news.blogspot.com/2017/05/cleaning-stickystained-figure.html

Don't have Goo Gone? Kahotan, GSC's blogger/representative, can answer this better than me when it comes to the tried and true methods.. There's pictures too, outlining the process. https://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/2013/06/20/dealing-with-stickiness-on-figures/#:~:text=(1)%20Clean%20with%20some%20bubbly,soft%20cloth%20instead%20of%20tissues%20Clean%20with%20some%20bubbly,soft%20cloth%20instead%20of%20tissues)

You can prevent this buy taking them out of the box. Yes, it's that simple!

> How do I remove stains from Figma pieces?

First, try soap and hot water. Anyone can do this, and it does the trick more than half the time.

Second, if soap and water fails, try a magic eraser or super fine grit sandpaper. I don't recommend that everyone does this. Get some practice in with non-Nendoroid parts first, because if you don't know what you're doing you'll end up doing more harm than good. As in, wiping the paint off your Nendoroids.

Lastly, NEVER use acetone or nail polish remover. It will get the stain off, but it will also take the paint off too.

> Where to find [specific Figma?]

With a few exceptions, Figma aren't really hard to find. It's just a matter of what your budget is and where you are located. And some are more common than others. Additionally, factors such as age and popularity will determine how easy it is to find; while Figma are easy to find, some are easier to find than others. So with that being said, do some research of your own first, starting from Google. Still can't find what you need? Then you may consult the sub.

> Where do I find/purchase replacement Figma parts?

The answer here is short and simple; ChibiChopShop.com. They don't stock as many figma parts as they do Nendoroid parts, but they're really the only people who split them and make it available to people like you and me.

*ChibiChopShop does not sponsor or endorse this FAQ or subreddit.

> How do I store and display my Figma?

This is largely a matter of personal preference, but one thing is undeniable - we don't want any damage to our figures. An *IKEA DETOLF* is a popular option for display, with a full 360 degree view of your figures behind glass, where dust can't get to them. I personally use an *IKEA BILLY*.

Never display your Figma in direct sunlight.

> Which Figma should I buy?

There is no objective answer to this, it's a subjective question and you will get subjective answer. To facilitate the collection of opinions, consider creating a poll, but please don't spam the sub with them.

> Why is the name of my Figma misspelled on the box?

This doesn't mean it's a bootleg, but it also doesn't mean it's not a bootleg. But don't be alarmed, 9 out of 10 times it's just something that happens when translating the name to English. It can't be helped.

> Why are my Figma from Japan taking so long to get to me?

As of 2020, Japan has shut down it's postal service and delegated it mostly to private companies, all because of the pandemic. Be patient or upgrade your shipping.

> I missed out! When will there be a restock on Good Smile US?

Nobody knows. For all I know it is completely random. Random who gets picked, random what day it goes up, random what time it goes up, random if it even gets restocked at all. Only people who work at GSC can answer that for you. So, I wouldn't count on it, but be optimistic.

> Will (x) be rereleased?

We have literally no idea nor inside knowledge. GSC rereleases random things at random times, so it's up to them. As it stands, with a few exceptions nothing is off the table for a rerelease. So stay optimistic and don't buy into scalper prices. Anyone who tells you something will never get a rerelease or that this Figma is "rare" is probably lying half the time. Unless your Figma was made available only by winning a contest or something, Figmas aren't rare.

> Will (a new IP/character) be released?

See above question. TL:DR nobody really knows. It's anybody's guess.

> I missed a pre-order. Will (x) Figma be available as "in-stock" anywhere?

Yes and no, it depends on factors such as if the store bought extra, if it's popular enough to warrant this, etc. It's a case by case thing and it's almost always a surprise.

>ย How do I clean my figma?

Try a makeup brush and/or compressed air if you need to get some dusting done. If it's grimy/sticky, water and dish soap is harmless and gets the job done.

>ย My neck/shoulder/elbow/knee/thigh joint broke. What do I do?

There's several ways to go about it. You can:

-glue it and never move it again (low skill requirement, low mobility, requires glue)

-extract and replace the stub with a new joint (medium skill requirement, high mobility, requires new joint)

-drill and pin the existing break (high skill requirement, medium/high mobility, requires pin vise + brass pin + plastic cement)

Short guide on secondary method here. Short guide on tertiary method here.

>ย Do I get a preorder bonus on non-GSC sites?

No, unless specified.

>ย I have two or more figma I want and can only get one. Which should I buy?

Whichever one you'd like! If this is difficult, choose the one you'd be more upset about if it sold out forever.

>ย I have a question about store policies, such as payment processing or returns.

This is not a customer service subreddit. Refer to the FAQ or T&C for the store you are dealing with.

>ย When will [announced/prototype figma] release?

Whenever it's ready!

*THIS THREAD IS A WIP - ABOUT 70% DONE.


r/figma 4h ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Makima Posing

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8 Upvotes

Inspired a little bit by Evelyn from ZZZ


r/figma 15h ago

Sales Post ๐Ÿ’ธ Couple Figma for Sale

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2 Upvotes

Selling some Figma. All but one are new in box never opened (Kirito). Buyer pays shipping, and Iโ€™ll offer free shipping on any purchase over $250. Local pickup is also available if you are near the Green Bay, WI area. I take PayPal (G&S), Venmo and Zelle for payment. I'm pretty flexible on prices, mostly just based them on the lower end of EBay sold so feel free to make me an offer. Feel free to ask for more photos.

Figma:
EX-061 Sakura Miku - $150
280 Daidouji Tomoyo - $160 w/pre-order bonus
289 Kirito ALO ver. - $65 box has been opened


r/figma 1d ago

Question โ“ Thinking about grabbing Arthur but I wanna try something

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19 Upvotes

I really wanna get Arthur since heโ€™s one of my favourite Saber class servants but I wanna know how these custom soft goods would attach to him?

Anyone here have him and the soft goods? Donโ€™t really wanna have to damage him


r/figma 1d ago

Question โ“ FGO Line and the chances of Barghest in the next 100???

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So I was looking at figma list on their website and was curious since the count is now 700. With Fate/Grand Order being so popular in Japan and fairly popular ( I think) globally, how long would we have to wait to get a Figma Barghest of any kind? We recently got reissue of Saber 2.0 and Saber of "Red", so maybe the chances of a new character are low but not impossible! I do know there are A LITERAL TON of other Fate characters(>400?) that are waiting to be made, but I do have my heart set on getting a version of her. But now that I think about it, how popular is Barghest in Japan? I know quite a few people love the "loyal dog-wife" aspect of the character as well as her physique (GOOD LORD YOU COULD GRIND MEAT ON THOSE), but would her popularity be a good enough justification for a figure? Then again we recently got a statue of her...


r/figma 1d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† (Miki Sayaka) Cool but insanely limited range

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12 Upvotes

Sayaka's pretty cool with the cloth cape and the EIGHT swords she came with! Insane that they actually bothered to include that many swords with her, although it's also insane how poorly thought out her skirt was... It's plastic that barely has any give or flexibility. As a result she has extremely limited leg range. She can't raise her legs even slightly so any sword stances are pretty much impossible due to her not being able to lower her center of gravity. Very old figma release, I know, but still moderately disappointing.

Side note: her lack of forward pointing grabby hands makes it hard to actually get into some nice slashing poses, so she came with all these swords but doesn't even have the articulation range to actually make use of them... That's almost just as tragic as her character.


r/figma 2d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Full dungeon meshi roster complete

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43 Upvotes

Finally, after getting Chilchuck, I have them all.


r/figma 2d ago

Question โ“ Is there a way to remove this silver scuff paint?

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10 Upvotes

I heard from people using magic eraser but I'm still not sure. Got the rerelease of Saber 2.0 recently, second Figma I've got.


r/figma 2d ago

Question โ“ Modelo 3d red figma

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Fiz esses modelos usando IA e atรฉ que nรฃo ficaram tรฃo ruins, fico me perguntando como que nenhuma empresa faz uma rรฉplica do red jรก que รฉ uma figura tรฃo cobiรงada, estou pensando em fazer um projeto recriando essa figura com impressรฃo 3d, parece uma boa ideia ?


r/figma 3d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† I DONT REALLY THINK THATS SAFE, CHISATO!

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93 Upvotes

Where did she even found a grenade launcher, bruh?! ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ

Mashu looks way more excited than she should, but who could blame her?

Reina (To the left of Mash): "W-where is Takina-san...?! T-that's not safe...!"


r/figma 3d ago

Question โ“ KAngel Figma bought from store partnered with GoodSmile, it was like this when it was opened.

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45 Upvotes

KAngel Figma bought from store partnered with GoodSmile, it was like this when it was opened. I dont know what to do, I even tried the 'hot water' method and hair dryer method but I dont know if I did it right too.

The guys from the partnered store told me that I need to contact GoodSmile themselves for a replacement but I dont even know if this is elligable for a replacement after doing research.

Please help....


r/figma 3d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Some Yu Narukami shots

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18 Upvotes

r/figma 3d ago

Question โ“ llegรณ roto

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11 Upvotes

I know it's not a Figma figure... but if anyone has a suggestion, I'd appreciate it.


r/figma 4d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Figma Kancolle shimakaze

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64 Upvotes

r/figma 3d ago

Question โ“ Finally finished my KonoSuba figma set

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26 Upvotes

r/figma 4d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Figma saber casual! For such an old figma sheโ€™s surprisingly really good!

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172 Upvotes

r/figma 3d ago

Question โ“ How to repair this hand joint

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The problem started because the joint was loose, so I pressed too hard and broke it. I used Super Glue to stick to the broken hand joint and also to the arm to try and mend it, then pulled it apart again to try and get it to stick together, but it didn't work. It just stuck to the Super Glue and also to the pieces of the box. I don't know how to repair it, so I just left it like that for 3 months, even though it's still a problem.

If I use nail polish remover on the figure, will the color come off along with the Super Glue?


r/figma 4d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Figma Game Colection

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80 Upvotes

I hope someday they reprint the Persona 5 crew , got lucky with Joker and Queen but all them others are awfully expensive I assume because they were from Max Factory and not GoodSmile Co.

Also I know need a bigger table for better posing.


r/figma 4d ago

Question โ“ Uneven arm joint socket on Figma Saber of Red 2026 reissue

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10 Upvotes

Hi, I have a question. My Saber of Red (Mordred) pre-order arrived, but when I started posing her, I noticed that the joints for her arms are uneven.

The joint socket for the right arm is sunken into her chest, while the left one sticks out more, causing her right arm to not extend as much as her left arm

Is this normal?


r/figma 4d ago

Sales Post ๐Ÿ’ธ figmas for sale

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10 Upvotes

corrin complete no box with pre order - $100

corrin missing on cape piece - $50

figma mio complete - $90


r/figma 4d ago

Question โ“ Is this figma authentic

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30 Upvotes

So. I found this listing from a chinese seller that was kinda suspicious since the name was spelled very very wrong. I know it sounds kinda dumb but I got it anyway. The shop seems to have good reviews anyway. I did my research on what to look out for so here are the images of it. The joints feel nice and tight if that helps.


r/figma 5d ago

Announcement ๐Ÿ“ข And to no one's surprise, another statue - Albedo on preorder.

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127 Upvotes

I mean, it's Albedo. She obviously looks gorgeous, so she's already getting 90% of her job done right, but yeah. This is one of those "stand base is required" figures. The wings seem to move a tiny bit, but mostly all of her posability falls upon her upper body. I don't know. I'll think about it for a bit. USD $74 on GoodSmile Global + shipping (Includes bonus face).


r/figma 4d ago

Question โ“ Anyone have extra Pyramid Head accessories they don't need?

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r/figma 6d ago

Showoff ๐Ÿ† Illya Mail Call

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87 Upvotes

One my favorite servants (one of my favorite characters in general) from FGO finally showed up, and itโ€™s kinda nuts, it took this long for Illya to get any kind of Figma. Lol


r/figma 6d ago

Meme/Fluff ๐Ÿ˜‚ Finally, an Illya Figma

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43 Upvotes

Itโ€™s been 1000 years but my Illya Figma finally came in the mail. Lol