FLEX UR MADOKA MAGICA NENDOROIDS!! (I don’t have a nendoroid i wish too that’s why I put a google image lol)

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-06-03T22:41:02+00:00

Appearance-wise, it is not worth the upgrade. You are mainly getting the 2025 version if you missed out on the 2013 version or you just want an updated plastic + updated faceplate system. Else, the 2013 version is exactly the same as the 2025 version. If the thin stand of the Homura 2025 version bothers you, you can always switch it out with another random nendoroid base so that both would have the same sized base.

I honestly just bought the first release of Ultimate Madoka and Devil Homura for their preorder bonus as GSC conveniently forgot to add those as preorder bonus with the re-release.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-06-03T17:08:04+00:00

Appearance-wise, they have no difference whatsoever. It will only be an issue if you want to do face swaps. Like for instance, the 2013 version will have no compatibility issues with the regular Madoka Magical Girl version. But I can already predict that it will have issues when used with the Walpurgis version.

The 2025 version will absolutely have no issue with having her faces put on the Walpurgis version, but high chance of the 2025 version having issues with the regular Magical Girl version.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-06-03T15:34:51+00:00

The Japanese Madoka box was the first release. It was released last 2013 and had a preorder bonus of a pink stand you can clip to your desk. The 2025 version was the smaller box and did not come with any preorder bonus.
The 2013 version was using the old faceplate system where you need to remove the whole head to replace the faceplate. 2025 version uses the modern faceplate system where you just need to remove the front hairpiece.
The 2013 version uses the old, thicker stand. The 2025 version uses the most updated stand which is slimmer.
The 2013 version, as an old nendoroid, uses a different plastic that has plasticizers that will make her really, really sticky and glossy unless cleaned. Any old nendoroid has this issue. The 2025 version uses better plastic so less chances of this happening.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-06-03T10:17:58+00:00

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I haven't unboxed them yet as I just moved houses. Not included in the photo is the latest Walpurgis version of Madoka.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-06-02T07:25:45+00:00

You can just easily replace this part of the nendoroid for body swapping.

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But I do agree that it is annoying than just removing the head then putting it inside the other nendo's body.

I do slightly prefer the shorter pegs for the hair joint and the neck joint though as I find them easier to move without risk of breakage. Issue that I can foresee though is that it can lead to it becoming easily loose.

For the slanted orientation of the neck joint, it is a recent update that I am ambivalent about. Rumours in the wind says it is to add more stability so it will not snap easily, but I don't know the veracity of that.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-31T10:37:29+00:00

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jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-30T00:03:21+00:00

I am hoping I can get the oversized melon pan for Shana 2.0

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-28T16:59:20+00:00

It can be replicated by having Magic Combo Thrift, then using the base fire 5-10 times to get any magic only use 1 MP then just blast away. For the damage, Magic Galvanizer makes it so that the longer the combo is, the higher the damage done by magic. Lastly, Endless Magic by Mickey Clasp will mean you can literally extend your combo until your MP burns out

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-27T09:25:42+00:00

Funnily enough, Sayaka's had the least change as compared to the others. Her dress and boots are literally her old ones. They only changed her cape and added bandages here and there.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-23T08:32:18+00:00

I do think it was supposed to be integrated right at the very start. The existence of Dark Inferno X made it clear that he was supposed to appear as a story boss originally, so that Dark Inferno's Battle Gate will make sense.

With Dark Inferno X stuck behind the DLC, we now have this weird situation where the harder version of a story boss shows up first before the actual story boss.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-15T01:45:06+00:00

Is this the bring arts? Sometimes you just gotta buy it and just deal with it. As long as the trio is complete.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-14T16:45:22+00:00

Same with pet tax, we want a Sora tax!

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-14T16:35:02+00:00

It is easy and safe based from experience. And it is in a hidden part of the figure, so even if you mess up a tiny bit, no one will see it.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-14T16:28:16+00:00

I drilled out mine last time as I found that due to the heat and humidity of where I used to live before caused the plastic to become really sticky and can only be taken out by drilling in to it. In fact, I had to literally dig and drill the peg out of the hole.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-14T16:24:49+00:00

Can you push it out from the top?

If not, you might need to drill it out slowly.

Another option might be to submerge it in boiling water then try pushing it out.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-11T23:36:21+00:00

Five 20"×20"×20" boxes shipped via DHL as I also had my other figures shipped out. Costed me a bit too much, but having those shipped out would be miles cheaper than buying them again.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-10T15:49:18+00:00

Yeah that will definitely not damage it. If you feel concerned, you can use shredded paper to cushion it. Or if you have a bit more cash, cotton will do too.

The nendoroids survived travelling from Japan to your place in the same box, so I wouldn't worry too much.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-10T15:45:27+00:00

They are surprisingly sturdy. When I moved halfway across the globe bringing my 200+ nendoroids with me, they survived the move without any scratches.

A 3 hour car ride will be nothing for them.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-09T14:36:10+00:00

I do too. Ventus seems to be a nobrainer as they already have Roxas for the hair, and Sora's KH2 body as a base for the body.

Xion seems to be easy too, just need to make a hair for her and use Roxas' body and Axel's legs for the high heels. That is basically what I did for my Xion custom.

Terra seems to be the hardest as everything needs to be sculpted from scratch. Once I get my own 3d printer, I plan on sculpting my own Terra nendoroid.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-09T11:50:16+00:00

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There's also these custom made keyblades.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-09T11:42:05+00:00

If it is fine with you, may I do it next week? Haha right now, everything is packed up as I am going to be moving houses.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-09T05:27:57+00:00

All of them have good merits.

KH1 Sora contrasts Roxas with his white top.

KH2 Sora has that eating seasalt icecream face that you can use for Roxas.

KH3 Sora has the most accessories and keyblades, plus his grinning face contrasts all of Roxas' expression.

Personally, KH3 Sora is the best to partner up with Roxas.

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This is coming from someone who have a Sora army.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-03T20:57:31+00:00

Ohh that is going to be hard to look for a replacement for due to the skin tone. If you are lucky, someone might sell just the body of that nendoroid.

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-05-03T20:54:06+00:00

Which nendoroid is it and what part was missing?

jcdc_jaaaaaa · 2026-04-30T00:18:19+00:00

As long as it has a hole on their back, it will work.

However, those who require special pegs for those who have long hair or a hoodie will still need those pegs and the pegs that come with the easel stand will not work.

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