Quick answer
Choose Odie if you want a playful, dog-like sidekick with a wagging tail and goofy expression; pick Nermal if you prefer the smug, cute kitten with mail-themed accessories. Both share 17 points of articulation and are aimed at collectors ages 12 and up.
Why the choice matters for Garfield collectors
Odie and Nermal are two of the most recognizable characters from the Garfield comic strip, but they serve very different roles. Odie is the lovable, dim-witted dog who brings slapstick energy, while Nermal is the self-proclaimed cutest kitten whose smugness drives Garfield crazy. Their action figures reflect these personalities through distinct accessories and face sculpts.
Both figures are built on the same 17-point articulation system, so posing and display options are similar. The real difference comes down to which character you connect with and what kind of display you want to build.
Odie vs Nermal: trade-offs at a glance
- Character personality: Odie is the goofy, loyal dog; Nermal is the smug, cute kitten. Your preference for slapstick vs. sass will guide your choice.
- Accessories and display options: Odie’s food dish and wagging tail suit a playful scene; Nermal’s yarn and mailing box let you stage a prank or a sleepy moment. Consider which accessory set matches the story you want to tell on your shelf.
- Facial expression variety: Odie offers a tongue-out mouthpiece; Nermal offers closed eyes. Neither figure includes a fully neutral closed-mouth face for the other character. If you want both a neutral and an expressive face, you may need to pick the figure that already matches your preferred look.
Figure details at a glance
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Garfield Action Figure | Odie: Odie includes a food dish, a swappable tongue-out mouthpiece, and a swappable wagging-effect tail. You can switch between a neutral and a goofy, tongue-out expression, and the wagging tail adds motion to static poses.
Garfield Action Figure | Odie
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Garfield Action Figure | Nermal: Nermal comes with swappable closed eyes, a ball of yarn, and a box to be mailed to far-off lands. The closed-eye face and mailing box let you recreate Nermal’s classic annoyed or sleeping expressions and his signature gag of being shipped away.
Garfield Action Figure | Nermal
Which figure fits your collection?
Best for
- Odie: collectors who want a playful, expressive dog character with motion-enhancing accessories like the wagging tail
- Nermal: collectors who enjoy the cat’s smug personality and want accessories that let them recreate classic comic gags
Not ideal for
- Odie: those who prefer a more serious or stoic display piece without cartoonish expressions
- Nermal: collectors who dislike the character’s arrogant attitude or want a figure with a wider range of neutral expressions
