Good Smile Company, the figure powerhouse behind the popular figma and Nendoroid lines, decided to hold its third figure creation contest for its employees. The entries are impressive, but what do you expect from professional figure makers?
You can check out all the entries at the company’s blog, but here are some of our favorites.
Built from Scratch
Ira Gamagoori (Nudist Beach version)
Megaman
Kita Kita Oyaji
Kits
Fairy
Mars Attacks 
“Other”
A remote control Saber figure! 
Charlotte (The Dessert Witch) made out of felt 
Which of the entries are your favorites? Tell us in the forums! Also check out the last two year’s entries here and here and Sunrise‘s similar contest featuring Bearguy!
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