Renowned video game developer and internet darling Hideo Kojima has become an action figure.
More specifically, he's going to be an adorable Nendoroid toy. Created by the Good Smile Company, these figures have built up a reputation for being high-quality, stylized display figures that look like chibi artwork come to life (AKA some of the best toys around, because c'mon – look at them). Now that same treatment has been applied to Hideo Kojima, and it's actually a bit eerie how well they've captured the famed game designer down to his intense stare and knowing smile.
Available to pre-order as we speak, the Hideo Kojima Nendoroid figure is $38.99 from Good Smile and is due to ship around this time next year. (Yes, the amount of time toy production can take is wild.)
Besides extensive articulation that allows you to pose the toy however you want, this mini Kojima comes with a host of alternate looks and a couple of accessories – there's a serious face, smiling face, thinking face, thumbs up, glasses, sunglasses, and a Ludens Duck. He's also wearing a Kojima Productions t-shirt, because of course he is.
Personally speaking, I'm a big fan of Nendoroids – to the point that I've made it my life's mission to get the Wind Waker version of Link, because it's truly magnificent. There's just so much character to them; you'd need a heart of pure, frigid ice not to be brought a smattering of joy by looking at them. Plus, they feel incredibly premium despite being quite affordable on the whole. Trust me, that's not always the case in the collectibles market; you're frequently paying through the nose for the privilege.
What do you think of the Kojima Nendoroid? Will you be adding it to your shelf, so he can peer pensively at you while you play OD or other upcoming Kojima games?
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