{"rewrite":{"id":"r_4f0bd4cebca10849c8bb0d10","clusterId":"c_0e0baafaca05aa50e1dbb65f","slug":"hideo-kojima-gets-a-nendoroid-figure-at-good-smile-fest-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Hideo Kojima Gets a Nendoroid Figure at Good Smile Fest 2026","summary":"Good Smile Company announced on June 6 that a Nendoroid figure of game director Hideo Kojima is in production. The announcement came via the company's official X account during Good Smile Fest 2026. A colored prototype image was released, though the figure is still under supervision. The product page is available on the Good Smile Company website. Social media reactions included comments like \"This is too unexpected,\" \"Director?\" \"I want it,\" and \"I want to display it next to Sam from Death Stranding.\" The figure joins a lineup of other Nendoroid announcements at the same event, including Artorias from Dark Souls and the Fire Keeper from Dark Souls III, both produced by Max Factory.","whyItMatters":"The Nendoroid line, known for turning pop-culture figures into cute collectibles, is now extending to a living game director rather than a fictional character, marking a rare crossover between real-world creator branding and merchandise.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nendoroid is produced by Good Smile Company itself. The colored prototype image shows Kojima in his signature black outfit, with a neutral expression and his arms crossed. The figure is still under supervision, meaning the final design may change before release. A dedicated product page is live on the Good Smile Company website for updates.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKojima's Nendoroid is part of a broader wave of announcements at Good Smile Fest 2026. The event also revealed Nendoroids for Artorias from \u003cem\u003eDark Souls\u003c/em\u003e and the Fire Keeper from \u003cem\u003eDark Souls III\u003c/em\u003e, both produced by Max Factory. Social media reactions to those figures included comments like \"I have to buy it,\" \"I want it so much,\" and \"So cool.\"\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Smile Company's Nendoroid line typically adapts fictional characters from anime, games, and movies. A real-world living figure like Kojima is a rare departure. The announcement did not include a release date or price.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Hideo Kojima's Nendoroid joins a Good Smile Fest 2026 lineup that includes Dark Souls figures, positioning the director as a character alongside game IPs.","twitterPost":"Kojima's Nendoroid places him as a character alongside Dark Souls figures at Good Smile Fest 2026.","threadsPost":"Hideo Kojima's Nendoroid was announced at Good Smile Fest 2026 alongside Artorias and the Fire Keeper from Dark Souls. The lineup positions a real person as a collectible character, blurring the line between creator and creation.","newsletterBlurb":"Good Smile Company surprised fans by announcing a Nendoroid of game director Hideo Kojima at Good Smile Fest 2026. A colored prototype image was released, though the figure is still under supervision. 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