Nendoroid Chiaki Minami
My first Nendoroid of the year is Chiaki Minami, from the Minami-ke series, which to date spans over three full seasons and an OVA, all of which I enjoyed. I had pre-ordered her immediately after seeing her at Hobby Search, and I’m quite glad I did. She sold out before she was released so if you don’t have her and desire her in your collection, you’ll have to look elsewhere or wait until a re-release. Chiaki reminds me of why I love Nendoroids. She did cost around $50 with the EMS shipping, but I had ordered her back before SAL was an option. Luckily now you can order Nendoroids with SAL from Hobby Search and save money, which I will be doing when possible. Well then, read on for my first Nendoroid review of the year, bakayaro! (Chiaki made me say it).
Chiaki comes with 2 extra arms, her randosel (elementary school bag), a hat with attached hair puff, 3 faces in total, and of course Fujioka, her teddy bear. Her randosel attaches to her back over her shoulders and stays in place mostly because of her hair. Her little hair puff is removable and in order to put her hat on her head, you simply insert the puff that’s attached to the hat into the hole. Her faces include the plain face, an open-mouthed face, and a crying face, and all of them suit her perfectly. The only thing that could have been improved upon is the open-mouthed face could have been triangular to better reflect her common expression in the anime. Her hair bangs are semi-flexible, but they can still limit her mobility like most figures of the sort. Also, her hands do not come off the arms like some Nendoroids. Fujioka is very nicely done. He comes with his own stand, which is nothing more or less than a Nendoroid Petit stand. He also has three points of articulation, both his arms and his head are able to be moved around. His legs however, are not. One last thing worth noting is that Chiaki’s stand is actually jointed. I’m not too sure why they made it that way as I don’t see many real advantages of it, in fact it keeps her from standing up straight a bit, but at least it has grooves for her skirt to slide in and keep her in place with. I must say the inclusion of Fujioka makes this figure that much more worth having. I really don’t have any complaints about this figure, I’m proud to have her in my collection.
Sadly Chiaki is the only figure from the Minami-ke series in existence to date, as far as I know of at least. Minami-ke is a very fun slice-of-life comedy series, and if that sort of thing interests you I highly suggest it. I dare say it’s a step above many slice-of-life shows. Here’s to hoping Chiaki’s sisters get the Nendoroid treatment in the near future! Well then, this is your host, Persocom, saying ja ne!
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love this review… ur pics such an inspiration :3
All three of her faces are so adorable(but this is a nendo so its normal) I still have to watch her anime though.
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rendy.agustinus – thank you ^^
Gunstray – I agree there. Take your time, though I like it, it’s not for everyone ^^
Congrats on your 1st Nendo!
Her expression is so cute~ The bear looks funny in someway
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Chiaki!!!! kawaiiii!!! GSC got a very clever idea to release this character has a nendo, it suits her well. Like you, i hope they are going to release her sisters. It would be so awesome.
Mine is on it’s way. I think i’ll expose her with a crying face.
Your photos are so sympathetic to me!
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perfect expression for chiaki ^^
The nendoroid is cute! You can’t go too wrong with any nendoroid really
Although I haven’t seen the Minami-ke series. I tried the first episode of season 1 and it felt like it dragged on a bit. I haven’t gone back for more yet.
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I love her embarrassed expression. It’s so cute.
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Nothing to do with your post, i was wondering if you received my mail concerning the participation to my post “Blogger, a big family”?
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B-Mecha – Agreed, I love them all.
Lylibellule – She really is cute ^^ btw, you got mail regarding that, sorry for the delay :3
lovelyduckie – yeah it’s a typical slice-of-life, but I found the laughs well worth it ^^ You’re right it’s really hard to go wrong with a Nendo.
Yi – It’s hard to chose which to display her with
Those are really some great photos! I’m waiting for my order to reach me – agree with you on the Minami-ke series – simply brilliant (imo). This was a must-get for me the moment it came out on pre-order.
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Anime Figures Toys – Thank you ^^ Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine
I love both Chiaki and her teddy….ah those expression…very kawaii!!
Nendos…started with one and they just keep growing and growing!!
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Such an awesome Nendo!
Hopefully ill pick her up from customs tomorrow
Now I am eagerly waiting for the anouncement of Kana (Kana is BOSS),Haruka and Id love to own a Hosaka-sempai XD
chubbybots – I wanna meet someone who can buy one and not keep going XD
Blowfish – I would be highly amused to see a Hosaka-sempai Nendo. Hell that guy needs a Figma.