Nendoroid Fern Review
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This is my first blog post of the year, so I figured we should talk about one of the coolest new anime—and it’s new nendoroids, Frieren. Honestly, Frieren has become one of my absolute favorites! The concept is so interesting, and the story is just as amazing. I would certainly recommend giving it a try. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is definitely one of the best fantasy anime out there. Naturally, I was so happy when I heard two characters from Frieren would be getting their own nendos! The Good Smile company has converted both Frieren and Fern to their cute, chibi figure style.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a manga series written by Kanehito Yamada and drawn by Tsukasa Abe, which received its own anime adaptation in the autumn of 2023. The manga is published weekly in Shonen Sunday magazine. Despite being a fairly new story, Frieren is immensely popular both for its bright characters and dramatic plot line. The story follows Frieren, who comes back from a 10 year long adventure with Himmel the hero, Heiter the priest, and Eizen the warrior. Hemmel’s party is celebrated for their triumph against the demon king. Although Himmel, Heiter, and Eizen speak of the adventure as though it was their last, Frieren can’t seem to understand them. After all, elves’ lifespans are much longer than most. And so, time goes by. Frieren eventually hears of Himmel’s passing, and decides that from here on out, she’ll strive to understand humans and appreciate her time with them. After she meets an orphan Heiter took in named Fern, and Eizen’s apprentice Stark, Frieren reembarks on the adventure that once ended.
Fern, the orphan who was taken in by Heiter, and became Frieren’s apprentice.
Fern’s nendoroid looks amazing! I love how close she is to the anime! Honestly, her black coat looks so cool. Fern includes her staff and hand parts for holding it. Her first faceplate is her typical expression. Fern’s purple hair works well in nendoroid form; and she’s quite cute in this chibi style! I can’t wait to recreate lots of scenes with her.
Fern’s nendoroid unleashes Zoltraak, the demon-killing spell! The effect piece should easily connect to the bottom of her base. Frieren taught Fern Zoltraak in order to fight the demons. Wouldn’t it be awesome to recreate Fern and Frieren’s battle against Qual?
I love this expression! It reminds me of the many hilarious moments between her and Stark. I think this faceplate in particular is pretty versatile, it can be a curious face, a puzzled face, or as the Good Smile Company calls it, a scornful faceplate. Fern will include a standard set of arms and hand parts as well.
Her pouting faceplate is so cute… You can use her fists parts to make this pose. I’m already seeing Fern in all kinds of cool scenes. And, this pose reminds me of how Frieren never listens to Fern’s advice, and Fern gets frustrated and pouts like this.
Looks like Fern also comes with her hairbrush. I actually thing Fern and Frieren would be great as nendoroid dolls. Their clothes would be nice to have too.
Her pouting face doubles as a chewing face! It’s important to think about how one faceplate could be used in all sorts of scenarios. And when you think about it, three expressions can go a long way. Fern really does consume a lot of bread during the series, so this is quite fitting.
You can also get Nendoroid Frieren, she goes perfect with her apprentice! These two are such a cute and silly duo. I love how Frieren never wants to get out of bed.
If you preorder her, you’l receive the clothes-dissolving potion that Frieren wants to give Stark for his birthday as a Good Smile bonus! Nendoroid Fern is available for preorder now on the Good Smile Oniline shop and the Good Smile US store. She will release in the fourth quarter of 2024. The price will most likely be cheaper if you preorder, so I would recommend getting this one from the GSC or another anime store you trust.
I’m so thrilled thinking about which Frieren character that could make next! I think we will get Stark for sure. But it’d be amazing to get Hemmel, Heiter, and Eisen. And let’s not forget about Sein! Him and Stark are so funny together. Let me know in the comments which Frieren characters you’re most excited about! I’m definitely going to cover all sorts of merchandise for this show in the coming days!
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