Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Gatack Extender

Gatack Extender finally makes its way to the S.H. Figuarts line as its successor to the EX CORM version released some time ago. Based on the Honda XR250, the bike has been modified to match with the motif of the rider. Compared to the CORM version, this is slimmer with some working parts such as the wheels, the front fork that twists from left and right, the spring action for the rear wheel and a kickstand. Alternatively, there are 2 different stands. One to be attached on the rear wheel as most figuarts bike have and one that latches at the bottom of the engine area. This is for you to plug in any tamashii stands if you want it floating together with Gatack.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Machine Denbird

To satisfy fans’ clamor for Den-O’s rider machine, Bandai released the S.H. Figuarts Machine DenBird as part of the growing collection of vehicles for your Kamen Riders. As what everybody hoped, the bike is in scale with S.H. Figuarts Den-O with stronger definitions from the engine, sculpt of the seat pan, down to the spokes of the tires. There are more prominent flakey blue paint applications found on the front and stripes on the body.

S.H. Figuarts Sakura Hurricane & Rose Attacker Eyes Q2 & Q3 2014 Release

More juicy S.H. Figuarts announcements were revealed recently at this month's issue of Figure Oh magazine. These are the S.H. Figuarts Sakura Hurricane and Rose Attacker that represent the rider bikes used by armored riders in the tokusatsu show, Kamen Rider Gaim. First, seen during the Tamashii Nation 2013 event held last November, these will be released in June and July respectively. However, the Rose Attacker is going to be a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Price for each will be announced soon.

Another Look Of The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zangetsu & Ryugen

Alongside the June Tamashii Web Exclusive figure scans, here is another look of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms and Kamen Rider Ryugen Budou Arms. Both figures were previewed with recently announced S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim and Baron. As of the point Zangetsu and Ryugen's price and release date has yet to be announced. 

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim And Baron Price & Stage Campaign Announced!

After the long wait, Bandai Tamashii Nations finally announced the price of the S.H. Figuarts Armored Riders namely Gaim Orange Arms and Baron Banana Arms from their official website. The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms and Baron Banana Arms will retail at 3,800 yen each this May 2014. 

Another Image of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim & Baron

Here is another scan of the upcoming release for the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms and the other is the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Baron Banana Arms. Both were first previewed during the successful Tamashii Nations 2013 event, Both are set to release this May 2014. There are no further announcements on their prices.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim And Baron Expected To Release This May

After the successful Tamashii Nations 2013 event, Bandai continues update us with photo reports of the toys and action figures presented  during the show. One of them is the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms and the other is the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Baron Banana Arms. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Cyclone

The S.H. Figuarts Cyclone is the first Kamen Rider machine given to Kamen Rider 1 by Professor Midorikawa. Its form is lifted from an old 1965 Suzuki T20 and then modified its cream body shell to match with the Kamen Rider series. This bike has the Tachibana Racing logo on the front, back and near the engine block. In addition are the spoke tires and 6 mufflers as than the original design which has only 2.

First Look - S.I.C. Kamen Rider OOO Gatakiriba Combo

The recent magazine scans once again will wow S.I.C. lovers with the S.I.C. Kamen Rider OOO Gatakiriba combo. The 3rd S.I.C. OOO release will include 3 Core Medals and 3 Cell medals and a replacement blade for the arm. Price for this baby it 6,300 Yen and will be released this March 2013. 

First Look: Kamen Rider Wizard Toys

Just less than two months to go new toy catalog scans reveals cool Kamen Rider Wizard goodies before it hit selves this September-October. Here are some toys that you want to save up to before stocks run out.

The first clip shows the DX WizarDriver and it mentions that the set will include three rings - Flame Style, Water Style and an ability ring for summoning PlaMonsters. These rings has a holster that is latched beside the belt. When activated with the ring, the driver shouts "Shyahadobi, touch henshin!” or “Patch Magic Touch Go!” when the ability ring is used.

Kamen Rider Wizard's Bike Spotted!

Recently a tweet from a Japanese toku fan showed a photo of Kamen Rider Wizard's bike. But it is too far away to recognize the bike in detail. But despite all this, you can still see Wizard riding the bike in Water Style form.

As reported previously, we also have a glimpse of the location of the show's central meeting place, an antique shop. Usually in most Kamen Rider series, there is this one area that is continually used as the rider's base or where their friends usually convene. For Kamen Rider Wizard, this will be it. 

S.I.C Dark Hopper & Gills Raider Out In November

After the recent release of Vol. 63 Kamen Rider Gill and Another Agito, Bandai will be releasing their respective bikes Dark Hopper & Gills Raider on S.I.C. From the image, this is practically one bike with interchangeable parts to form their respective vehicles. S.I.C Dark Hopper & Gills Raider will be out this November as Tamashii Web exclusive at 8925 Yen.

Toy Review: SH Figuarts Gatack and EX Gatack Extender

Another review of Gatack but in SH Figuarts form. I know I'm already late in collecting SH Figuarts and just started to get the SHF Kabuto line. To be honest, it is quite easy to collect them all since there continues to be an abundance of the Kabuto line. The problem is that  this year, there is a wave new SHFs after SHFs coming along which makes it more difficult...Kamen Riders and recently Super Sentai..*sniff. Anyone knows any easy part time job? Quick money schemes?

Gatack is part of the old SHF box design - grey, dull and without a profile photo on the side. This SHF is somewhat better than my COR version because of the consistency of the paint apps, almost correct body part ratio and flexibility. Downside would be, unlike my COR, doesn't have cast parts which at that time (of the release) many where hoping that it would be included in SHF Kabuto line.

Toy Review: DX Beat Chaser and Gouram

My first real epic Kamen Rider - related toy and a bike as well. It was selling on the local Ebay website a few weeks ago for a reasonable price. How reasonable? Well its like the price of a Toravendor (as of this post). I quickly bid on a nice bargain and waited the day of its arrival.

That epic day came.

The box of the DX Beat Chaser is very well colored, very detailed and huge! From front to back, it has all the goodies and gimmicks that toy could do. But my overwhelming surprise didn't end to its exterior box. The Beat Chaser to every bit a masterpiece and shouts KUUGA!!!. The wheels, spokes, spoilers, mufflers, engine front and back end of the single track motorbike are painted in shinny gold. The paint used is similar to the old Silver Hawks toys from the 90s - the kind that slowly chips off through the years (sigh).

Kuuga's emblem are found at the side of the gas tank and on top of the spoiler. The rest of the bike are in black with red lines near the silver or grey seat pad. You need three coin-type batteries to operate, the panel is on the seat cover. You need a Philips screwdriver to open it. After opening the switch underneath the front end, the joy come next in the form of a button behind the engine and when pressed, swifts you back in time when Godai was handed his steed for the first time.

Next is the Gouram, a mythical beast from who knows when. Arms do swivel and the horns go in and out. Wings do spread out more epically than an eagle. Grongi characters on his head do not pop out but it add to the whole look and feel of the life-size counterpart. Wait there's more. Gouram has its own stand that is sturdier than any Tamashii Stage. This stand has a very apparent shape like Kuuga's mark seen on his gloves.

What I like is that this toy came with a phone which has phrases recognizable from the show. With this, it puts you on the back seat of the action and remembering how the birth of Hsieh riders came to be - thanks to Kuuga.

Though I might say so many wonderful things about this toy, its not all perfect. To summarize these are the things I found out:

Cons: You need five batteries to operate this toy. The kick stand has no use to balance the bike and it tends to fold on its own especially in Beat Gouram mode. The latches that holds the Gouram in its form is flimsy so better be care full playing with it. Key pads on the phone don't work. Signal strength between the phone and the bike is laggy.

Pros. Design is very detailed. Recognizable phrases from the show. Gouram has its own stand. The stand design is amazing and very Kuuga-ish. The bike in Beat Gouram mode is astonishing. Paint apps are almost perfect. Even without the phone the bike can stand on its own as a toy. Perfect if you have SHF or Shocauku Henshin Kuuga figures. No need for extra hands for Kuuga.

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