Toy Review: SIC Kiwami Tamashii Blade

I'm very fond of the SIC Kiwami Tamashii Kamen Rider series but just like other toys lines, there is always that one line that sticks out like a sore thumb. I tried to play it down for a couple of times and this time I'll try my very best to be very balanced in this review. I'll try to hold my breath.

Before I bring down the house let me narrate first the good points about this Bandai-produced figure. Like any SIC KT I've reviewed before, the attention to detail is brilliant. The details anyway are replicated from its regular counterparts packed in a smaller scale that aims to delight any Kamen Rider fan. What most impressive about SIC KT Blade is how the clear translucent parts illuminate the intricate design that lies beneath it. A good example is his rhino-shaped horn which you can see Bandai's craftmanship for a miniature.

The 1000Yen plus figure generally are a good alternative solution for those who have deep pockets yet still want to have that piece of Kamen Rider history. It sound like I'm already concluding right? Yes, because here are my qualms about the figure.

Many would be annoyed that within those three extra hands is the left holding hand that seems to be melted in a way. This is most evident when you try to place the Blade Rouser on this hand and it is a challenge to make it stay upright. This nuisance hinders the grip on its weapon.

Another complaint would be the shoulder pads as it is already fixed. In this way, it is complicating to extend the potential of SIC KT Blade. In the regular line, I can raise both arms without any sweat.

Second the legs are unbalanced and they are somewhat tilting on one side. I had to bend the other knee slightly to have the figure in a proper posture. Wait for my Garren review as this part is more deformed than Blade. Lastly, although the blade rouser is very detailed especially it interchangable fanned-out cards, this accessory feels so lame and it provide less entertainment factor to those who bought it.

I was ecstatic when I acquired Hibiki and Faiz because finally we get a great deal and value for money. Yet as I mentioned, a shame on how the Blade series was executed. Hope this comes as a valuable lesson to Bandai if they want to attract more consumers for this miniature offering.