Free guide: How to spot authentic Japanese figures

Japanese Figure Authenticity Guide

How to spot real, well-condition pieces — the way Japan-based collectors do.

Inside this guide:

• ✓ The 6 manufacturer marks that prove a real Bandai / Square Enix / Good Smile
• ✓ How counterfeit boxes differ from authentic prints (font weight, color registration)
• ✓ What “perfect Showa-era condition” really looks like — and why it’s suspicious
• ✓ The 5-point check we use to verify every item before it goes live
• ✓ A 10-second quick-reference checklist you can use on any listing

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