Features of the Nendoroid 796 Alphonse Elric Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood action figure

Not every character can project strength, kindness, and complete devotion to cats at the exact same time, but Alphonse Elric manages it effortlessly. This release by Good Smile Company in the Nendoroid line brings back the beloved younger Elric brother from Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood in a compact 10 cm collectible made of PVC. It captures the character’s balance perfectly: the imposing armor that holds his soul and the gentle, thoughtful personality that makes him one of the most endearing figures in the series. Rather than feeling like a simple stylized mini figure, this release translates Alphonse’s presence into a format that is expressive, poseable, and full of character from every angle.

One of the strongest aspects of this piece is the way the metallic armor has been sculpted. The design carefully recreates the recognizable shape, volume, and weight of Al’s armor while still adapting it to the softer proportions of the Nendoroid format. The result is instantly familiar to fans and still works beautifully as a display piece even in a smaller scale. It also includes articulated joints that allow for a wide range of posing options, which gives the figure much more display flexibility than a static release. Instead of standing stiffly in a single default pose, Alphonse can be adjusted to feel calm, reactive, protective, or quietly awkward depending on how you set him up. It is the kind of figure that clearly rewards a little extra attention when arranging your shelf.

For expressions, the release includes three different face plates that help bring out several sides of the character. There is a standard face plate with articulated eyes that can look in different directions, along with a flustered expression and a relaxed chibi-style face. That combination gives the figure a lot of personality and makes it easy to shift from a peaceful display to a more comedic or emotionally expressive setup. And because the figure fully understands what matters most to Alphonse, it also comes with two different cats to display around him. That detail alone already makes this release memorable, because few characters in anime history have ever looked so ready to stop everything just to admire a cat.

The most charming feature of the entire set may be the removable chest plate, which allows you to display one of the cats resting inside the armor. It is exactly the kind of detail that turns a good collectible into one fans genuinely enjoy interacting with. Between the sculpt, poseability, facial options, and character-specific humor, this release is a great fit for any collection dedicated to the series. It also pairs especially well with Edward if you want to display the Elric brothers together, but even on his own, Alphonse brings warmth, personality, and a surprising amount of shelf presence to the lineup.