Monster Hunter - Nendoroid

Monster Hunter is a franchise of fantasy-themed (primarily) action role-playing games. The player takes the role of a Hunter, one who is specialized in hunting down the many large and awe-inspiring beasts that roam the world known as Monsters. The Hunter undertakes quests from the locals that involve gathering, foraging, trapping monsters, or outright killing monsters. Through these quests, the Hunter is able to craft fantastic-looking equipment made from the spoils of the land and (mostly) the parts harvested from the Monsters.

Internationally, there have been nine games released in the mainline Monster Hunter series across five generations. Specific to Japan, there are 14 mainline games across the same five generations of releases. On top of that, there are a myriad spinoff games, anime, manga and comics, card games, and films for the Monster Hunter franchise.

History of Monster Hunter and Nendoroid

The first Nendoroids in the series began production in 2012.

List of Monster Hunter Nendoroids

#993 Hunter: Female Rathalos Armor Edition

In the Monster Hunter World, the Rathalos Armor Set has multiple offense-related skills, such as Attack Boost, and Weakness Exploit. This armor set increases the Hunter's resistance to fire but weakens their resistance to thunder and dragon. It is an armor set that was made from the parts harvested from Rathalos which are male flying wyvern monsters. Rathalos are iconic monsters for the Monster Hunter series and they are large and powerful monsters that hunt from the sky. Even when they are on the ground they can use their powerful legs to hunt their prey. They are known as the Lord of the Skies and no flame will be able to scorch the armor. To make the armor there are several materials required including Rathalos parts, high-grade ore, qurupeco, Rathian, and commendation.

Nendoroid Hunter: Female Rathalos Armor Edition	#993
Price	US $56.99
Release Date	April 2019
Sculptor	Shichibee
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The female hunter who has successfully defeated a powerful Rathalos wyvern comes decked out in a fully articulated Rathalos armor from the game Monster Hunter: World. She comes with two face plates: a neutral but confident expression and a brave shouting battle expression. The Nendoroid can also wield the great sword Red Wing and her trusty carving knife, ready for any threat the new world can throw at her. The red color with dark spikes gives off a very strong and powerful image just like a dragon.

#993-DX Hunter: Female Rathalos Armor Edition - DX Ver.

The DX version of the Hunter: Female Rathalos Armor Edition depicts the Hunter clad in Rathalos Armor, with the exception of the helmet. This DX version is the same Rathalos armor however it comes bundled with more parts. The Hunter is following the Monster Hunter tradition by eating a special meal before hunting, which in-game, grants special bonuses to the player depending on the meal consumed.

Nendoroid Hunter: Female Rathalos Armor Edition - DX Ver.	#993-DX
Price	US $76.99
Release Date	April 2019
Sculptor	Shichibee
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The female hunter in Rathalos armor is equipped with even more accessories in this version. She has all of the components of the standard version as well as replacement head parts to be shown off without her helmet and just her ponytail. There are also Scoutflies to guide her way that can be posed on their own stand. The female hunter is also able to hold slinger parts and be posed together with monster footsteps she could inspect and follow. She is also able to enjoy a nice meal of barbecued meat while sitting on a rock chair with a tree stump table.

#1025 Hunter: Female Xeno'jiiva Beta Armor Edition

In Monster Hunter World, the Xeno'jiva Beta Armor Set has multiple helpful skills, such as Xeno'jiva Divinity, and Blight Resistance. This armor set increases the Hunter's resistance to water, thunder, and ice, but weakens their resistance to fire and dragon. It is made from the body parts of a Xeno’jiva which is an Elder Dragon. The dragon itself is very beautiful with an ethereal blue color making it look crystalline and see-through.

Nendoroid Hunter: Female Xeno'jiiva Beta Armor Edition	#1025
Price	US $56.99
Release Date	June 2019
Sculptor	Shichibee
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

This female Hunter has faced the Dark Light Dragon and come out on top. She is fully equipped in the Xeno'jiiva Beta Armor and comes with two expressions: a mysterious neutral expression and a weakened from battle expression. The hood of the armor covers most of her face leaving only her mouth visible which gives her a mysterious atmosphere. She wields her trusty insect glaive Xeno Shmaena with kinsect Grancathar III as well as a trust carving knife.

#1025-DX Hunter: Female Xeno'jiiva Beta Armor Edition - DX Ver.

The DX version of the Hunter: Female Xeno'jiva Beta Armor Edition features the female Hunter from Monster Hunter: World wearing the powerful Xeno'jiva Beta Armor, while wielding the Xeno Neqiina Light Bowgun, a weapon crafted from the parts of the elusive Xeno'jiva monster.

Nendoroid Hunter: Female Xeno'jiiva Beta Armor Edition - DX Ver.	#1025-DX
Price	US $76.99
Release Date	June 2019
Sculptor	Shichibee
Cooperation	Nendoron

Additional Parts

The female Hunter in Xeno'jiiva armor is back with more gear than ever in this version. She has everything in the standard version of this Nendoroid but with various additional accessories to take the hunt to the next level. She now also has a replacement head part who shows off her semi-short haircut, the light bowgun Xeno Neqiina, a firing effect part, an explosion effect part, and a barrel bomb!

#377 Hunter: Female - Kirin Edition

In Monster Hunter 4, the Kirin Armor Set has multiple helpful skills, such as Free Element, and Blight Resistance. This armor set increases the Hunter's resistance to thunder and dragon but weakens their resistance to fire, water, and ice.

Nendoroid Hunter: Female - Kirin Edition	#377
Price	US $61.99
Release Date	November 2019
Sculptor	Isao Shirasagi
Cooperation	Nendoron
Release	Capcom Co., Ltd.

Additional Parts

The female hunter from the Nintendo 3DS exclusive Monster Hunter 4 clad in Kirin armor comes with two face plates: a standard confident smile and the battle-raged demon mode of the dual blades. She comes with two weapons: the Kirin Bolts dual swords and Dragon Bow Solar bow. She also comes with a Felyne companion in Kirin equipment.

Past Releases

This Nendoroid was originally released in March 2014 and was rereleased in November 2019.

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