Opening a Momonga blind box is always a pleasure, but knowing which details to look for when judging each figure will help you separate the caches from the ok pulls. Whether you are a fan or a collector, simply knowing which details to look for – the paint, the sculpt, materials, box, and authentication – will help you be more pleased with your pull.
Quality and Finish
The paint is the first thing to catch your eye, but is it done right and is it high quality? There should be all the colors and decals, and none should be smudged, dripped over, or be missing all together. With paint, you will want to keep an eye out for fine details such as the eyes. If a figure has very small facial details and they are poorly painted such as missing lines or lacking shading, the figure is cheap and low quality. Having very high quality paint will be very clear and they will have good shading, smoohtes lines and crisp detail. will have a more matte paint, while the less glossy/drippy coatings are more affordable.
- Sculpture Detail and Proportions
Examine the sculpture. Good sculpting portrays Momonga’s character in a detailed and balanced way with a well-defined silhouette. The details of the sculpture should portray the details of the character well with a defined sculpt as well. Look for defined details on the fur texture, the ears, the paws, and the other little accessories so they aren’t soft or look melted. The sculpt also should not be leaning when standing or sitting as it demonstrates attention to how the sculpture’s weight is balanced, and how accurate the mold is.
- Materials and Build Quality
Most Momonga blind box figures are made from PVC or other plastics. Quality of materials will feel of good quality if they are solid, but not feel brittle. The thinner parts, like ears and tails, should be flexible but return to shape without any warping and should not mold easily. Bad figures will have rough edges, strong chemical smells, and will feel light for the size of the figure. - Packaging Protection
Blind box figures are made to be thrown away, but the blind box is important as it protects the fragile figure. Each box should have inner plastic trays or sealed bags to keep the figure from moving around and rubbing off paint or bending in shipping. If the figure arrives with good paint but is damaged, it is most likely not the sculptor’s fault, but poor internal packaging.
- Verifying Authenticity
And lastly, check the authenticity. Real Momonga blind box figures will have official logos, trademarks, and/or cards on the box or on an insert. Make sure to do a side-by-side comparison with official images to check for color and detail adornment. This is especially true if the price is significantly lower than the rest of the listings or there is absolutely no branding on the packaging.
Taking a couple of minutes to do these things will have you developing an eye for quality with minimal time investment. Not only will you appreciate the craftsmanship of the figures more, but it will also make the collection increasingly satisfying and intentional over time.
