Miffy Nanoblock Guide: Which Mininano Volume to Buy (and How to Build It)

Miffy Nanoblock is not one single kit. For most U.S. shoppers, the name leads to three Kawada mininano collections: Vol. 1 (NBMC-27), Vol. 2 (NBMC-41) and Vol. 3 (NBMC-64). Each volume contains six small designs sold in blind packaging, while a full six-pack box is intended to contain the complete lineup. Older, separately boxed Miffy Character Collection models also appear in search results and resale listings, so the model number matters more than a seller’s shortened title.

Choose Vol. 1 for Miffy the Ghost or Elephant, Vol. 2 for Snuffy, Penguin or Giraffe, and Vol. 3 for the greatest number of Miffy poses. If you want one exact character, avoid an unidentified blind bag: buy a clearly named opened single or a seller-guaranteed complete box. This guide compares the collections, links to Kawada’s instructions and explains the small assembly details that retailer pages usually skip.

Which collection should you choose?

The three mininano volumes use the same basic idea—six compact characters in blind packages—but the lineups are different enough that the decision can be simple.

• Choose Vol. 1 (NBMC-27) if Miffy the Ghost is the priority, or if you want the broadest mix of early-series subjects: three Miffy designs, Boris, Tortoise and Elephant. Kawada says four designs—standard Miffy, Crying Miffy, Miffy the Ghost and Boris—use face stickers.
• Choose Vol. 2 (NBMC-41) for supporting subjects that do not appear in the other two volumes: Snuffy, Penguin and Giraffe. It also includes standard, sitting and crying Miffy.
• Choose Vol. 3 (NBMC-64) if the collection should look most Miffy-centered. Its lineup has standard, sitting and cheering Miffy, plus Boris, Ko and Grunty with a flower.

A single pack is a surprise; a full box contains six packs. Kawada states that buying a box completes each lineup, but marketplace wording is not always precise. Confirm that a listing says “complete set of 6” or identifies the box code rather than assuming a photo with six characters guarantees all six.

Miffy mininano Vol. 1–3 compared

Kawada’s catalog pages contain official product photography for all three lineups. The links below open those images in their original context. They are linked rather than copied because Kawada prohibits unauthorized reproduction of its website images.

• View Kawada’s official Vol. 1 gallery
• View Kawada’s official Vol. 2 gallery
• View Kawada’s official Vol. 3 gallery

Kawada labels these dimensions and piece counts as references for the standard Miffy in each collection; they should not be applied to every character. The listed Japanese release dates are July 11, 2021 for Vol. 1, July 9, 2022 for Vol. 2 and April 20, 2024 for Vol. 3. Kawada lists a target age of 12 and older for all three Japanese products.

The reference figures are only about 2 inches tall and roughly half an inch deep. They fit on a narrow shelf but are easy to knock over or lose among larger collectibles. A shallow display tray or enclosed case makes more sense than a large open shelf when several figures share the space.

How to identify your set

Start with the code printed on the package or instruction sheet. NBMC identifies a mininano collection, while older separately boxed character kits usually carry an NBCC code. Do not choose a manual by dress color alone: similar-looking Miffy builds can use different internal layers, sticker positions and subassemblies.

Photographed example: Shy Gal’s Building Blog shows the NBCC-009 code beside a completed standalone Miffy model in its original review. The source is linked rather than hotlinked because no image-reuse license was found.

1. Read the model code. NBMC-27, NBMC-41 and NBMC-64 identify Vol. 1, Vol. 2 and Vol. 3.
2. Match the character to the lineup. Giraffe belongs to NBMC-41; Cheering Miffy belongs to NBMC-64; Miffy the Ghost belongs to NBMC-27.
3. Compare the outfit or pose. Standard Miffy appears in every volume, and Sitting Miffy appears in Vol. 2 and Vol. 3.
4. Check the instruction heading. Kawada’s PDFs print both the collection number and character name at the top. Stop if either differs from your package.

If the packaging is gone and the model has fallen apart, sort the recovered pieces by color and shape before comparing them with the official PDF’s parts inventory. That is more dependable than comparing a partly collapsed model with a retailer thumbnail.

Buying in the United States

U.S. availability changes faster than the product specifications. Treat retailer pages as stock checks, not permanent price or availability references.

• Volume or model number: “Miffy mininano” without NBMC-27, NBMC-41 or NBMC-64 is too vague if you want a particular lineup.
• Single versus box: a low price usually indicates one blind pack, not six figures.
• Sealed versus identified: an opened, identified single removes the surprise but should be described as opened or type-confirmed.
• Seller location and support: imported Japanese stock may have a return path through the retailer rather than Kawada’s Japanese support desk.

For an exact character, a clearly identified single is the least wasteful choice. For all six designs, a sealed full box from a seller that expressly guarantees the assortment is more sensible than repeatedly buying random singles.

Authenticity and listing checks

Use the official product name, Kawada branding, correct NBMC code and six-character lineup as a combined check. A generic title such as “Miffy nano blocks” is not enough. Be cautious if a seller mixes characters from different volumes in one supposed assortment.

No single packaging photo proves authenticity, especially when regional labels or distributor stickers may differ. If the price, code or contents seem inconsistent, ask for clear photographs of the front, back, barcode and sealed edges.

Official Miffy Nanoblock instructions

This guide is a practical companion to the manufacturer’s official instructions. It does not replace the official diagrams. Kawada’s catalog pages are the safest starting point because each keeps its six manuals attached to the correct collection.

• Vol. 1 instructions (NBMC-27) — Miffy, Crying Miffy, Miffy the Ghost, Boris, Tortoise and Elephant.
• Vol. 2 instructions (NBMC-41) — Miffy, Sitting Miffy, Crying Miffy, Snuffy, Penguin and Giraffe.
• Vol. 3 instructions (NBMC-64) — Miffy, Sitting Miffy, Cheering Miffy, Boris, Ko and Grunty & Flower.

Vol. 1 standard Miffy builds the blue body, turns it over, adds the white head and ears, then applies the face sticker near the end. Vol. 3 standard Miffy uses a different layout with distinct head and orange-body subassemblies. Using the wrong volume’s diagram can create an error that only becomes obvious at the final connection.

Prepare for a small, flat build

Kawada’s smallest standard Nanoblock measures 4 × 4 × 5 mm. The Miffy mininano models are compact and mostly shallow, so the challenge is less about a large piece count and more about orientation: a one-stud shift can alter the outline or stop a later layer from locking into place.

A practical setup

1. Work over a light, non-slip surface with a raised edge.
2. Separate pieces by color, then split repeated colors by footprint and height.
3. Place the sticker sheet away from loose bricks and drinks. Leave each sticker on its backing until the diagram calls for it.
4. Open the exact manual for the code and character printed on your sheet.
5. Choose a fixed “front.” When the manual shows a rear view or tells you to turn the body over, physically rotate the build.
6. Inventory apparent leftovers only after completion. Kawada’s sheets state that extra blocks are included.

Kawada sells NB-019 Nanoblock tweezers for assembly and removal, and the studded NB-020 Nanoblock Pad to reduce movement. Both are optional for these small kits. A shallow tray and steady surface do most of the work.

What the diagrams do not make obvious

Faded pieces are already assembled. Kawada uses a lighter treatment to distinguish the existing model from newly added blocks. Identify the newly colored pieces and count the exposed studs around them.

Subassemblies may be mirrored. Ears, arms, legs or side pieces can look interchangeable while loose. Build left and right groups on opposite sides of the workspace.

A flip changes every reference point. Vol. 1 standard Miffy turns the body over during assembly, and the Giraffe sheet later provides a rear view. Continuing from the previous viewpoint can mirror several layers.

The face sticker is a finishing step. Dry-fit the head, check that the ears and shoulders are symmetrical, and only then align the sticker. Repeated lifting can weaken adhesion or crease it.

Common problems and fixes

Avoid permanent glue during initial assembly. It turns a reversible alignment error into a damaged-part problem. If a display model still needs stabilization after checking it against the manual, evaluate a purpose-made water-soluble Nanoblock adhesive separately and understand that adhesive changes the model.

Watch documented builds

Videos help show scale, hand positioning and subassembly handling. They should sit beside—not replace—the manual for the exact item number.

A quick Miffy-character build

RADIANCE WORLD’s short gives a fast visual impression of building a small Miffy-related character. The public metadata does not identify the exact model number, so use it as a process reference rather than as the authoritative sequence.

Video credit: RADIANCE WORLD.

Why the Vol. 2 Giraffe needs patience

Hiropon’s 6-minute-40-second video documents the NBMC-41 Giraffe assembly. The creator describes the vertical build as a little difficult and patience-demanding. This is one edited build, not an average completion time.

Video credit: Hiropon. The authoritative sequence remains Kawada’s manual.

Do not confuse mininano with older Miffy kits

Search results and resale sites also surface older Miffy Character Collection sets. Examples cataloged by the Nanoblocks community include Miffy in a Tulip Dress (NBCC-062), Miffy on an Elephant (NBCC-061), Miffy on a Tortoise (NBCC-063) and seasonal designs. These are separately identified kits, not possible pulls from NBMC-27, NBMC-41 or NBMC-64.

Miniature Memory lane’s recorded build identifies the tulip-dress model as NBCC-062 with 70 pieces. Its instructions should not be applied to a mininano figure with a similar white head and colored dress.

Video credit: Miniature Memory lane.

An independent hobby review of the used NBH-013 Miffy & House set reports stickered details and a temporarily unstable house stage. That experience belongs to NBH-013 and should not be generalized to mininano. See the reviewer’s original photographs and notes.

Frequently asked questions

Is Miffy Nanoblock a blind box?

The mininano collections are sold as blind packages: one pack contains one unknown design from that volume. Kawada also sells six-pack boxes and states that a box completes the six-design lineup. Older NBCC kits are named, separately boxed products.

Which volume includes the Giraffe?

Giraffe is in mininano Miffy Vol. 2, NBMC-41. Kawada provides a dedicated Giraffe PDF on the Vol. 2 page.

Which volume includes Miffy the Ghost?

Miffy the Ghost is part of Vol. 1, NBMC-27. Kawada says this design uses a face sticker.

Which is best for a first Nanoblock build?

A compact figure such as standard Miffy is a more forgiving starting shape than the tall Vol. 2 Giraffe. Buyers with limited dexterity or who dislike stickers may prefer a larger, non-blind set.

How long does a Miffy Nanoblock take?

There is not enough evidence for a universal average. The supplied videos are edited and cover different models, so plan around your comfort with micro blocks rather than a creator’s runtime.

Do the sets include extra pieces?

Yes. Kawada’s official instruction sheets state that extra blocks are included. Compare the finished model with the final diagram before treating leftovers as evidence of a skipped step.

What should a U.S. buyer do about a missing piece?

Check bag seams, the workspace and previous layers first. If a part is genuinely missing from a new purchase, contact the retailer and keep the packaging, item number and proof of purchase. Kawada’s published Japanese support route may not be a direct replacement channel for a U.S. import.

Is nanoblockus.com an official website?

No. This is an independent fan and informational resource. Nanoblock is a Kawada brand, and Miffy and Dick Bruna artwork are managed by Mercis.

Next step: find the NBMC or NBCC code on your package, open the matching Kawada page above, and keep the sticker sheet untouched until the model’s orientation matches the final front-view diagram.