Buying collectibles online always carries some risk, but what happened to several fans of Super no Ura de Yani Su Futari is tragicomic. Those who ordered an unofficial Tayama figure ended up receiving something that looks more like a divine punishment than a shelf-worthy piece.

In the promotional images shown by independent sellers, the figure looked spectacular: smooth modeling, fine details in clothing and hair, and impeccable paintwork perfectly capturing the protagonist. However, when packages started arriving at buyers’ homes, the illusion completely collapsed. What they received was a poorly printed 3D plastic piece with visible layer lines, a completely flat face, disproportionate shoulders, and rigid joints that don’t even work.

The big problem with these unofficial pieces is that many independent manufacturers use highly detailed digital models to entice buyers during pre-orders. Without proper licenses or quality control, the final product becomes a shot in the dark where the buyer almost always loses. This case serves as a bitter reminder of the dangers of trusting dubious digital prototypes in the unofficial market.

About Super no Ura de Yani Su Futari

It’s a manga written and illustrated by Jinushi that began digital publication before moving to Square Enix’s Monthly Big Gangan magazine. The story follows Sasaki, a mature office worker exhausted by daily routine, whose only joy is visiting a local supermarket to see the smiling cashier Yamada. One day, when he can’t find her, he takes a smoke break behind the store and meets Tayama, a rebellious-looking girl with whom he forms a peculiar friendship, unaware that she and the sweet cashier are actually the same person.

Have you ever received a figure that looked like a bad joke when you opened the box?