Nendoroids are often bought months before release, not after they are sitting on a shelf. Understanding the preorder window, release delays, bonuses, payment and cancellation rules makes the wait predictable.
Good Smile Company's Nendoroids are small deformed finished figures, usually around 10 cm tall. Their appeal comes from the oversized head, swap face plates, optional hand and prop parts, and a dedicated stand.
Each Nendoroid has a number. The same character can have outfit variants, DX sets or re-release versions, so check the product name and number together.
The usual flow is preorder opens, preorder closes, maker release, arrival in Japan, inspection and international shipping, then customs and local delivery. Before release, the item is still in production and cannot ship immediately.
Preorders often open shortly after announcement and stay open for about one to two months. Release is commonly six to twelve months after preorder, and delays are normal in the figure industry.
| Step | What happens | Typical timing |
|---|---|---|
| Preorder opens | Retailers begin taking reservations after maker announcement | Right after announcement |
| Preorder closes | Reservation window or allocation ends | About 1-2 months after opening |
| Release | Maker shipment begins; delays can happen | Usually 6-12 months after preorder |
| Japan arrival | Item reaches the Japan warehouse or supplier | Sequentially after release |
| Inspection & shipping | Yosimarket checks the item and ships internationally | Roughly 2-4 weeks after release |
For popular characters, options narrow after the preorder window closes. Ordering during the window helps you avoid release-day stock competition and possible aftermarket premiums.
Preordering means accepting the wait. If you need a gift soon, choose in-stock items. If you want to secure a specific character, preorder is usually the cleaner route.
Nendoroids and scale figures can slip because of factory schedules, quality revisions or logistics. If the maker delays the release, retailers and proxy delivery schedules move with it.
Yosimarket's process starts after the maker release and Japan-side arrival, as shown in how Yosimarket works. For preorders, release date plus two to four weeks is a realistic delivery estimate.
If you missed the preorder, look for three things: leftover release stock, a maker re-release, or sealed/opened pre-owned stock from Japanese secondhand shops.
Re-releases often appear for popular items one or two years later, but there is no fixed cycle. If you buy pre-owned, box condition and parts completeness matter, so check the used figure grade guide.
Some Nendoroids have shop-specific bonuses, such as Good Smile Online Shop exclusive parts or display sheets. The general retail version, shop-exclusive version and bonus-included version may differ.
For proxy purchases, bonus inclusion depends on where the item is sourced. Check the product description and ask before ordering if the bonus matters.
At Yosimarket, card payment confirms the order and places it in the sourcing queue. If you request cancellation within 24 hours after payment, it is a full refund.
After 24 hours, the Japan-side order has been placed and the order can no longer be cancelled or refunded. Defects, wrong items, damage and goods differing from the description are handled regardless of that time limit.
Nendoroid boxes are usually smaller than scale figure boxes, but several preorders together can still make a larger parcel. Check the shipping cost and box size guide before batching items.
For Korea deliveries, also watch the USD 150 item-value threshold and same-day combined taxation. Use the import tax calculator, then browse the Nendoroid category or a series hub such as Jujutsu Kaisen.
Sometimes. You can wait for leftover release stock, a maker re-release, or Japanese pre-owned shop listings. Popular items may rise in price after release.
If the maker delays release, Yosimarket's arrival, inspection and shipping schedule moves with it. Preorders enter the delivery flow after the updated release date.
Check the product name, description, option label and support reply. Good Smile Online Shop bonuses may not be included with general retail sourcing, so confirm before ordering if the bonus matters.
There is no fixed schedule. Popular Nendoroids sometimes get a re-release announcement one or two years later, but license and maker decisions can also mean no re-release.
On Yosimarket, the order is confirmed when card payment is completed. Cancellation is a full refund within 24 hours after payment; after 24 hours, the Japan-side order proceeds and cancellation is unavailable.
