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How do you avoid buying bootleg figures?
In order to avoid purchasing an unwanted bootleg figure, make sure you shop only at those stores that import merchandise straight from Japan. But of course, some companies simply don’t deliver overseas and you may need an extra leg up.
Are anime figures made in China?
To have an anime figure factory in Japan itself is indeed very rare. As you might have already known, most anime figures are made in China. In fact most of the original ones are made in China mainly because it is cheaper for the Japanese company to own a factory and production line there.
Are bootleg animes bad?
The tough thing about bootlegs and authentic figures is that sometimes there are manufacturing flaws for a legitimate figure. There can be the occasional paint bleed or poor production in general; even with age, some of the figure’s elements can significantly degrade.
Is figma world legit?
Here at figmaWORLD.com, we GUARANTEE that all our figmas are 100\% AUTHENTIC. We only source our figmas from reputable industry wholesalers who have years of positive history in the Japanese merchandise import business.
What’s the difference between fake and bootleg?
In stark contrast to an item being fake, a bootleg piece as no intention of marketing itself as the real thing, the aim of a bootleg piece isn’t to copy existing pieces, only to creatively appropriate brands, mimicking the original but making it the designers own, resulting in a unique looking product.
Are there fake figma figures?
ALL authentic figmas come with a genuine figma stand. ALL figma stands have the figma logo embossed on the base plate. If the base plate does not have an embossed figma logo on it, you absolutely have a bootleg!
How can you tell if an anime figure is authentic?
Another way of telling authenticity is by this sticker on the back of the box: AAA Anime Distribution is a company that ships anime figures to retailers. Most likely, if your figure has this sticker, it is authentic.
How do you spot a bootleg figma?
Joints on the other hand are fairly easy to spot, particularly in Figma brand figures. Below is an example of a bootleg Figma: (shoulder, hair) As you can see the joints on her shoulder are not only clearly visible, but also discoloured. The hair joints are easy to see aswell when they should be hidden.
What does AAA anime distribution mean on a figure?
AAA Anime Distribution is a company that ships anime figures to retailers. Most likely, if your figure has this sticker, it is authentic. Now just because it has the AAA anime distribution sticker and only that doesn’t mean it is fake. Or if the box only has the silver sticker and no AAA sticker.
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