Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva Shinkocchou Seihou

The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva Shinkocchou Seihou is the missing link to complete all Showa to Heisei main riders in the said line - from Ichigou to ZI-O. Out of the box, the figure is missing some parts to complete the over all look. First are the left and right holsters that you need to slide each 6 of the Fuestles then plug them both on each side of the belt. You do need to make sure that you punch it all the way in to ensure that these are fully secured. More to this on the video review after the jump.

Toy Review: S.I.C. Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form

The S.I.C. Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form was released back in December of 2009 almost near the date when the series first aired. Since this an S.I.C., the figure has a lot of coarse texture to it and can be considered as extreme styling with the parts larger than life. Kiva Emperor has some parts that are in die-cast, a staple for most S.I.C. figures during that time. His Tatsulot is already molded on his left arm but as a default, this is incomplete.

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Toy Review: SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Ixa

Like my other related SHF Kiva figures, Ixa rank amongst my top list of the best releases of 2010. There are so many reasons why this need to be on top.


1. Simplicity - white base paint app underneath those gold, blue and red lines makes you appreciate its figure, without lessening its masculinity or femininity. These colors blend and balanced so well that even in the series, this Kamen Rider was worn by both male, a neutral Kamen Rider for all sexes.


2. "Pose"-ability - I was impressed on how this toy can balance in one foot. (See figure) Probably, the one SHF that I can make it stand on one leg with out the need to use a tamashii stage. (eventhough he has one)



3. Accessories - As the first SHF figure to have more than what you bargained for...the number of switchable hands two kinds of blades and for a non-exclusive item - wait for it....A TAMASHII STAND!!!

4. Price point - In its first release you might have thought that this is an exclusive, but its not. For a regular price you have so many options. I actually had fun taking pictures on my DSLR camera as if he is on the red carpet to the Oscars.



I see no major faults on this figure just praises. Below is my video review, follow me also on youtube Firestarter1331.