Re-Ment vs Good Smile Nendoroid Pokémon Figures: Which to Buy (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 30, 2026 · 5 min read
Both Re-Ment and Good Smile Nendoroid make officially licensed Pokémon figures, yet they target completely different collector goals.
Buy Re-Ment if you want a collectible blind-box scene that ships with environment props already included. Buy Nendoroid if you want a poseable chibi trainer figure you can interact with and repose over time. You can compare both lines against candy toy alternatives in the Re-Ment vs Bandai Candy Figures guide.
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At a glance
| Re-Ment (blind box) | Good Smile Nendoroid | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Miniature scene / diorama | Poseable chibi figure |
| Subject | Pokémon characters with props | Game and anime trainers |
| Scale | 40–90 mm scene | ~100 mm (3.9 in) |
| Articulation | Static | Poseable; swappable face plates |
| Accessories | Scene props, display base | Face plates, effect parts, stand |
| Entry price (Oct 30, 2026) | $13.99 per blind box | $59.99 per figure |
| High-end options | $69 for a full six-figure set | $305 for retired exclusives |
Where Re-Ment wins
The lowest-cost entry into licensed Pokémon collectibles
At $13.99 to $15.99 per box, Re-Ment is the cheapest way to add a licensed Pokémon figure to your shelf.
That pricing also holds at the high end. A complete set of six to eight figures in a single series costs $55 to $76, which works out to roughly $9 to $10 per character. A single Nendoroid starter figure costs more than that complete set at entry level.
The blind box mechanic does complicate things if you are chasing a specific character. The expected cost to pull a particular figure from a series of eight boxes, buying one at a time randomly, runs to around four purchases on average. Buying a complete set eliminates that uncertainty.
The scene is already built when you open the box
Re-Ment's real advantage is that Pokémon appear inside miniature environments, not just posed on a plain base. No other mainstream figure line at this price point ships a ready-made scene with every box.
Terrarium Collection places characters in glass-dome scenes with foliage. Romantic Collection 2 includes floral props and a setting backdrop. Nighty Night puts Pokémon in tiny bed and lamp scenes, with no extra accessories needed.
No other mainstream Pokémon figure line at sub-$20 pricing includes a ready-made environment. Re-Ment has produced over 15 Pokémon terrarium series since 2003, covering hundreds of individual characters. (Source: re-ment.co.jp)
Where Nendoroid wins
You choose exactly who you are buying
A Nendoroid purchase is specific. You select Marnie, Red, Green, Ash and Pikachu, or Raihan, and that exact figure arrives.
There is no random element. If you or someone you are gifting has a definite favourite trainer, Nendoroid is the only way to guarantee that character lands on the shelf. Re-Ment focuses on Pokémon characters themselves rather than the trainers, so for a Gen 1 Red or Sword & Shield Marnie figure, Nendoroid is effectively the only licensed option at this scale.
Entry starts around $60 for first-run figures. Good Smile Company has released roughly 20 Pokémon-related Nendoroid figures since 2014, covering trainers from nearly every main series game. (Source: goodsmile.info)
Poseable and built to be rearranged
Nendoroid figures are designed to be picked up. Swappable face plates give you multiple expressions per figure.
Effect parts change the pose context. A figure stand lets you display them mid-jump or in an action shot rather than standing flat on a shelf.
For display photographers, desk collectors who rotate arrangements seasonally, or anyone who wants a figure that responds to their creativity, that interactivity is the whole value. Re-Ment scenes are fixed once placed.
The deciding question
The single question that separates them: do you want a ready-made scene, or do you want to interact with the figure?
Re-Ment delivers a curated scene in a box. You open it, place it on the shelf, and it already looks finished. Nendoroid delivers a blank canvas you repose and photograph over time.
For gifting, Re-Ment is the lower-risk choice. The scene itself is the gift, not the specific character, so the blind-box element does not hurt the unboxing experience. A Nendoroid is the right gift only when you know the recipient's exact favourite trainer.
Budget is also decisive. If you want to spend $60 on Pokémon figures, Re-Ment gets you four to five shelf pieces.
Nendoroid gets you one, but it is a figure you can interact with for years. For a look at how TOMY's figure range sits alongside both of these lines, see the TOMY Pokémon Figures guide.
Frequently asked questions
Are Re-Ment and Nendoroid Pokémon figures official?
Yes. Both are fully licensed by The Pokémon Company. Re-Ment is a Japanese blind-box specialist headquartered in Tokyo; Good Smile Company manufactures Nendoroid and distributes internationally.
How big are Nendoroid Pokémon figures?
Nendoroid figures are approximately 100 mm (about 3.9 inches) tall. The chibi-proportion body is deliberately oversized relative to the head.
Can I buy a specific character from Re-Ment?
Individual boxes are sold as blind boxes, so the character is unknown until you open it. Some retailers sell complete sets for an entire series, which guarantees every character in that wave.
The Terrarium Collection 10 is available as a complete six-figure set at $69, or as individual blind boxes at around $18 to $28 from separate retailers depending on import origin.
Which line covers more Pokémon?
Re-Ment covers far more Pokémon characters across 15-plus series, with hundreds of individual figures produced since 2003. Good Smile Nendoroid focuses on trainers from the main series games and the anime, with around 20 unique Pokémon-related figures released. If your priority is a specific Pokémon rather than a trainer, Re-Ment is almost always the answer.
Browse both Re-Ment and Nendoroid figures in stock from independent shops at Dexhaul Pokémon figures.