S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto (2.0) Rider Form Video Up

Known to many as SHF Kabuto 2.0, Bandai started streaming a video in line with the upcoming release of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto Rider Form.

Designing S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto 2.0

Tamashii Nations recently posted an article on their official website on the process recreating the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto 2.0. By revisiting the human bone structure, designers are able to apply the natural balance of movable figure using different methods such as multi-layered digital scans and analog composites through clay.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto Renewal Version Set To Release This March

First seen during the Tamashii Features Vol. 6 event, we finally have the price and release date of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto Renewal Version. The original release of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto was first released back in October 2008.

S.H. Figuarts Alternative Zero, Utopia, Kabuto 2.0 Dopant Spotted

In this week's Tamashi Features Vol.6 event,  3 new S.H. Figuarts characters have been spotted. These are the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto renewal ver., Alternative Zero and Utopia Dopant from Kamen Rider W.

New SH Figuarts Tamashii Exclusives coming in June 2011

Get ready for the latest wave of Tamashii Exclusives. Exclusives mean pricey. Time to plan, save, beg (and find new friends LOL) for more moolah. Pre-orders for these figures still unknown. Better check your favorite online Japan stores for more info.

Another SH Figuarts Kamen Rider OOO 2-Pack release is heading our way - TakaGoriBa and GataToraBa. The set will include effect parts for the Medajalibur and his foot, both featuring a tiny explosion with Cell Medals flying everywhere. They also include Batta Candroid and Unagi Candroid, both in Can and Animal Modes. SRP: ¥6,835.

SH Figuarts ShinkenGreen - Tani Chiaki. Inclusive are the Wood Spear, a tiny Bear (kuma) Origami and Wood Origami. SRP: ¥3,675.

The same ShinkenBlue - Ikenami Ryunosuke. Includes Water Arrow, Water Dragon (ryuu) Origami and Water Origami. SRP: ¥3,675.

 

Kawaii (cute) yet freakishly looking Claydoll dopant. Included is her tiny pet cat Mikku. Price ¥3,150 before taxes. Beauty and beast combined.

Source: Bandai , RRR

Japan: Two Arrested for Selling Modified Kamen Rider Action Figure

Utopia Dopant from Kamen Rider W

Police recently arrested 35-year-old Shibata resident Keiichi Itō and 36-year-old Sanjō resident Jun Fujita on Tuesday for modifying a S.I.C Utopia Dopant violating Japan's Copyright Act by auctioning a modified Kamen Rider W figure online. Both hope that authorities would overlook the situation since they are not mass producing this particular item online. Japan has stricter laws especially on copyright infringement. Toei owns all Kamen Rider related franchise.

Kamen Rider Eternal

According to the police's announcement, the two men modified a figure into a Kamen Rider W villain character in November without the permission of Toei. The auction ended with a closing bid of a whopping 269,001 yen (about US$3,300) from a male buyer in Tokyo.

The two own a custom shop named kenosyokutaku models that specializes in Kamen Rider figures. Their handsome modified version of the SIC figures are popular with fans. Aside from Utopia they had they also did some custom figures of other characters found in the Kamen Rider franchise from the Showa era to the current series Kamen Rider OOO. On their site, they also show how they customize the figures.

notes from the blogger: Customizing figures has been around for decades, made especially for those toy collectors who are not satisfied with the figures that came from the box. This is also very imminent in toy festivals and amine exhibitions. I saw the duo's website and most of the figures posted were actually better than what was released. Toei should have contracted them to do prototypes than incarcerating them. Well that's Japan for you.

Some of their works below. I appreciate their exquisite work of art.

Kamen Rider OOO

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Source: RRR, Yomiuri Online , ANN, JEFusion, Kotaku