Nendoroid Pre-Order Deadlines: BanG Dream, FFXIV and Nikke
By #1 Anime Shop In USA | Anime Merchandise & Ichiban Kuji | Published: 2026-11-02
Category: Buying Guides
Three Nendoroid pre-orders close on different dates. Compare Arale Nakamachi, Estinien and Rapi: Red Hood, then use clear decision rules to pick the right one before the deadline.
Quick answer
If you want the most display options per dollar, pre-order the Nikke Rapi: Red Hood Nendoroid; if you are a BanG Dream or FFXIV fan, choose Arale Nakamachi or Estinien before their earlier deadlines. Do not wait for a shared closing date—these three pre-orders end on different days.
Why the three deadlines are not interchangeable
The BanG Dream Arale Nakamachi and Nikke Rapi: Red Hood pre-orders close on 16/08/26, while the FFXIV Estinien pre-order closes on 23/08/26. That one-week gap matters if you are budgeting for more than one figure or waiting for a paycheck.
A missed deadline usually means paying aftermarket prices or waiting for a re-release that may not happen. Treat each date as a separate decision, not a single shopping trip.
What each figure includes—and what that costs you
All three are approximately 10 cm tall and include a display base, so shelf footprint is similar. The real difference is how many poses and scenes each figure supports.
Arale comes with three faces and a megaphone; Estinien includes three faces plus Nidhogg and a gil bag; Rapi: Red Hood adds a hat, weapon, drill-like effect part, and an interchangeable lower body for a combat crouch. More parts mean more display flexibility but also more small pieces to store and keep track of.
Price versus play value
At catalog prices, Rapi: Red Hood is the most expensive of the three, while Arale is the least expensive. That does not automatically make Arale the better buy: Rapi includes the largest accessory set and a dedicated crouch part, which justifies the higher price if you plan to change poses often.
If you mainly display one favorite character in a single pose, paying for extra effect parts may not be worthwhile. Match the accessory count to how you actually use your figures.
Decision rules for your pre-order
- If you can only order one before 16/08/26: Pick Arale Nakamachi if you want the lowest catalog price and a performance-themed display; pick Rapi: Red Hood if you value the largest accessory set and action poses. Both deadlines fall on the same day, so decide before that date. Do not assume a later deadline exists for either figure.
- If you are waiting for a paycheck after 16/08/26: Estinien is the only one of the three with a 23/08/26 deadline, giving you an extra week. Use that window only if FFXIV is your priority; otherwise you risk missing the other two. A later deadline is not a reason to delay a figure you actually want.
- If shelf space is tight: All three are approximately 10 cm tall and include a base, so plan for similar footprint. Rapi's effect part and crouch pose may need more clearance around the figure than Arale or Estinien. Measure the display area before choosing the most accessory-heavy option.
- If you are buying for a gift: Match the figure to the recipient's existing fandom: BanG Dream for Arale, Final Fantasy XIV for Estinien, Goddess of Victory: Nikke for Rapi. A familiar character matters more than accessory count. Confirm the recipient does not already own the same figure.
Product facts at a glance
- BanG Dream! Arale Nakamachi Nendoroid No.3091[Pre-Order 16/08/26]: Arale Nakamachi includes three interchangeable faces (smile, wink, crying) and a megaphone. The megaphone and expressive faces make her a natural fit for a performance-themed display.
![BanG Dream! Arale Nakamachi Nendoroid No.3091<br>[Pre-Order 16/08/26]](https://otakuhousenbz.com/api/image-optimizer?src=%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2359%2Fimport-1787063111130-713458983.jpg&w=1200&q=85)
BanG Dream! Arale Nakamachi Nendoroid No.3091<br>[Pre-Order 16/08/26] - Final Fantasy XIV Estinien Nendoroid No.3096[Pre-Order 23/08/26]: Estinien includes three faces plus his weapon Nidhogg and a gil bag. The weapon and gil bag let you build a combat or travel scene without buying extra props.
![Final Fantasy XIV Estinien Nendoroid No.3096<br>[Pre-Order 23/08/26]](https://otakuhousenbz.com/api/image-optimizer?src=%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2359%2Fimport-1787063089970-656076743.jpg&w=1200&q=85)
Final Fantasy XIV Estinien Nendoroid No.3096<br>[Pre-Order 23/08/26] - Goddess of Victory: Nikke Rapi: Red Hood Nendoroid No.3057[Pre-Order 16/08/26]: Rapi: Red Hood includes a hat, weapon, drill-like effect part, and an interchangeable lower body for a combat crouch. The crouch part and effect piece support dynamic action poses that the other two figures cannot replicate.
Who should pre-order which
Best for
- BanG Dream fans who want an expressive, lower-priced Nendoroid with a megaphone prop
- Final Fantasy XIV players who want Estinien with Nidhogg and a gil bag
- Nikke players who pose figures often and want a combat crouch and effect part
Not for
- Shoppers who want a single shared deadline for all three figures
- Collectors who dislike storing many small interchangeable parts
- Buyers who need a figure taller than approximately 10 cm
![BanG Dream! Arale Nakamachi Nendoroid No.3091<br>[Pre-Order 16/08/26]](https://otakuhousenbz.com/api/image-optimizer?src=%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2359%2Fimport-1787063111130-713458983.jpg&w=400&q=82)
![Final Fantasy XIV Estinien Nendoroid No.3096<br>[Pre-Order 23/08/26]](https://otakuhousenbz.com/api/image-optimizer?src=%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2359%2Fimport-1787063089970-656076743.jpg&w=400&q=82)
![Goddess of Victory: Nikke Rapi: Red Hood Nendoroid No.3057<br>[Pre-Order 16/08/26]](https://otakuhousenbz.com/api/image-optimizer?src=%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F2359%2Fimport-1787063165938-812429521.jpg&w=400&q=82)