Good Smile Co. is a Japanese company that designs and manufactures figurines, toys, and other collectibles. The company is famous for its Nendoroid and Figma product lines, which are highly detailed and poseable figurines featuring popular characters from anime, manga, and video games.
Good Smile Co. was founded in May 2001 by Aki Takanori.
The company's first product was the 'Fast Striker' arcade game, developed in collaboration with NG:DEV.TEAM.
Good Smile Co. entered the figurine business in 2003, with its first product being the 'Gunbuster' resin statue.
In 2006, the company launched the Nendoroid product line, which quickly became popular in the Japanese market.
In 2008, Good Smile Co. launched the Figma product line, which features highly poseable action figures with interchangeable parts.
Today, Good Smile Co. is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality anime- and game-related figurines.
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Nendoroid is a line of highly detailed, chibi-style figurines featuring popular characters from anime, manga, and video games. The figures are typically around 10cm in height and come with various accessories and interchangeable parts.
Figma is a line of high-quality action figures featuring popular characters from anime, manga, and video games. The figures are highly poseable and come with interchangeable parts and accessories.
Good Smile Co. also produces a range of highly detailed, fixed-pose scale figures that are typically around 20-30cm in height. These figures are designed to showcase the characters in dynamic and lifelike poses.
Good Smile Co. products are manufactured in China and Japan.
A Nendoroid figure is a highly detailed, chibi-style figurine featuring a popular character from anime, manga, or video games. The figures are typically around 10cm in height and come with various accessories and interchangeable parts.
A Figma figure is a high-quality action figure featuring a popular character from anime, manga, or video games. The figures are highly poseable and come with interchangeable parts and accessories.
Good Smile Co. products are generally priced at the higher end of the collectible toy market, but the quality and attention to detail make them a worthwhile investment for fans of the franchises they represent.
Good Smile Co. products are available at specialty toy and collectible stores, as well as online retailers such as Amazon and the Good Smile Co. official website.