Good Smile Company's "POP UP PARADE" series has long been celebrated for its accessible pricing, rapid release schedule, and display-friendly size. These pre-painted figures feature fundamental yet refined character sculpts, focusing purely on the character's inherent design without extraneous accessories or effect parts. Positioned as a bridge between prize figures and traditional PVC scale figures, the line offers an excellent entry point for collectors. Since its debut in 2019, the vast majority of "POP UP PARADE" products have retailed at an attractive ¥3,900 JPY (tax included), making them ideal for newcomers to the PVC figure hobby.
However, recent global events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and international instability, have led to a rapid surge in raw material, shipping, and labor costs. This has already resulted in quiet price adjustments across many toy product lines this year. Good Smile Company has now confirmed that "POP UP PARADE" figures announced and made available for pre-order after April 19, 2022, will see their prices increase from the original ¥3,900 JPY (tax included) to ¥4,800 JPY (tax included) and up.
When comparing this to the official store's New Taiwan Dollar pricing, the figures are expected to rise from NT$1,040 to NT$1,280, representing an overall increase of nearly 25%. While "POP UP PARADE" still remains an affordable entry-level option compared to high-end PVC pre-painted figures that can easily exceed ¥20,000 JPY, collectors are hopeful that this price adjustment will also help maintain the line's consistent quality.
via： GOOD SMILE COMPANY