Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Maximum Gamer Level 99

On an oddly manner of the order of the release, Bandai finally released Ex-Aid’s super form called Maximum Gamer Level 99 for S.H. Figuarts. Spoiler alert, all parts are repaints from Genm’s Level 1 billion. So this mold is obviously a color swap to match Ex-Aid’s theme with additional gold and silver panels reflective of the show. Accessories are the same with Genm’s, including 4 hands and the Gashacon Key Slasher. The Maximum Mighty X Gashat can be taken out from the belt and placed on the Key Slasher. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Poppy Toki Meki Crisis Gamer Level X

The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Poppy represents the Toki Meki Crisis Gamer Level X in the tokusatsu series, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid.  This female rider sports her signature garb that is shown in the show. This is already equipped with the buggle visor II with a detachable handle for the Gashat. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed (20 Kamen Rider Kicks ver)

The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed in the 20 Kamen Rider Kicks edition simply has no difference with the original version. The figure itself still has the signature car theme extremities such as the spoiler on the head, the driver and the type speed tire on the waist and upper torso. Drive still has that crisp glossy red finish almost like what normal cars would have. Gimmick on the figure remains the same.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Mad Rogue

Utsumi’s final rider form as Mad Rogue finally arrives in S.H. Figuarts line up. It is pretty obvious that the look and feels stems for Kamen Rider Rogue with a color swap of purple and white. The biggest difference is the bat symbol on his chest, the helmet and the Evol-Driver. Even with these Mad Rogue’s transformation belt still has the same gimmickry with the rotating level and the bottles that can be removed if needed. 

Toy Review: S.I.C. Kamen Rider Amazons Alpha

This S.I.C. version Kamen Rider Amazons Alpha (Alfa) takes a more deformed version of the character in the mini series Kamen Rider Amazons. The figure is more a scaly look with sharper edges like its fins from the arms, back and even his legs. Even his Amazons Driver may have some similarities with the show but bent just to get that SIC-ness. The set is lightly packed with just 6 additional hands with one pair that can hold the driver.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Dan Kuroto Shin A New Joy and Anger

S.H. Figuarts Dan Kuroto Shin A New Joy and Anger is akin to the later stage of the show when he became a digital form of himself and revives quite frequently. His suit is more of a casual look, bashful but with a more light-hearted demeanor. Like the other version, he also has a whole in the back. This is because this version has a continue pipe that is at first comes in two halves and if you have a tamashii stage arm can be connect together so that the figure won’t fall off that easily. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider 1 (Shinkocchou Seihou)

One of the first Showa riders to come back to the S.H. Figuarts is Kamen Rider 1 or Ichigou for the Shinkocchou Seihou line. Out of the bat the most prominent change since the initial release is the zipper line on the torso and the weathered look of the green parts of the chest. The chest armor does have some additional joint to have more leeway to move the arms. There are additional cuts on the shoulders as well and the entire body is more proportioned to his head. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z

Harnessing the power of the Great Cross-Z Dragon, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z reflects the evolved version of Banjo’s base form. The figure is basically the same frame as the plain Cross-Z but colors are more vibrant with the mix of orange, red, blue and lighter gold palettes and his Blaze Chest Armor insignia in the middle. The bottle and dragon doesn’t change its form but the colors also revolve as the theme suggests. The gimmick on the belt stays the same. The lever on the belt rotates, the Dragon detaches from the drive and can extend its head and tail and the bottle can be removed from the dragon.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O

At face value, the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O seems to have all the things you want on the figure. He styles up with his signature metal watch-themed garment and the Kamen Rider and Zi-O name on the helmet. Watch hands replace the antennas and a subtle second hand on the forehead. The only gimmick this set has is that the Ziku Driver rotates clockwise or counter clockwise and all ride watches on both forearms and on the belt are detachable so you can switch and swap in any which way you want. Just like Build, he has 5 hands mostly pointing finger versions and that’s it.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Takeshi Hongo (Kamen Rider 1)

S.H. Figuarts finally is making human forms or actors from the tokusatsu series with the 1st Kamen Rider, Takeshi Hongo. Hongo sports his signature black outfit with the Cyclone belt already attached on his waist. His outfit is reminiscent of the 1970s with those old school leather gloves and bellbottom pants.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts, Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo Bike Gamer Level 0

Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo Bike Gamer Level 0 is a more of a prototype similar of what Genm Level 0 was. Though in this form he retains his head sculpt like level 2, the rest of the body somewhat follows Ex-aid, even the lines from the chest going to the thighs.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Genm Zombie Gamer Level X

Kamen Rider Genm Zombie Gamer Level X is another rider with a Zombie or skeletal-like armor theme. Highlights include the broken goggles and white hair on the head, collarbones that move up and down and the Buggle Driver. The driver has the A and B button and the crackling details on the screen. The trigger of the Gashat can be removed as well from the transformation belt. 

Toy Review: Kamen Rider Genm God Maximum Gamer Level 1,000,000,000

Oddly Bandai released Genm’s God Maximum Gamer Level 1,000,000,000 in the S.H. Figuarts line. Touted as Ex-Aid’s dark counterpart, the figure has the same head and driver as Level 0 but the belt is extended to fit into the waist area. This is a hulking, purple and black mecha-like suit of armor with its face on the chest, giving it a chibi Level 1-like appearance. 

Toy Review: S. H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Genm Mighty Action Gamer Level 0

Not to be mistaken with Level 2, Kamen Rider Genm Mighty Action Gamer Level 0 is a proto origin version of rider when returned after when he was thought diminished. I consider him as the nega version of Ex-Aid with the details was same but the colors changed to suit the character. What remained the same is the gamer driver with a working handle and the trigger of the Gashat can be placed on the driver or on the holder. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Accel (Shinkocchou Seihou)

When it was announced that Kamen Rider Accel will get its Shinkocchou Seihou take, I was curious what would the improvements be on a almost perfect figure. Upon unboxing, the first thing you will notice is how refined this is. The grill is now slimmer, the compound eyes and visor have a more sharper contour and now you can see the speedometer on the driver and the logo of the memory are crispier. The memory can be placed on the accel driver and the entire transformation belt can be detached if wanted to.

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 Kamen Rider Gatack (Shinkocchou Seihou)

Coming into the Shinkocchou Seihou line, Kamen Rider Gatack’s rider form sets a feeling of nostalgia to those who have been collecting S.H. Figuarts line since the start. The difference is that the gold trims are more prominent especially on the chest. The chest is also in one seamless plate rather than having 2 sections for movement. At least the default Zecter is more detailed and closer to accuracy since Shinkoccou figures technically have a larger frame that its predecessor. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Decade (Shinkocchou Seihou)

Another rider taking helm in the Shinkocchou Seihou line is Kamen Rider Decade. Aside from the obvious update from a five-year-old mold, the superb details lie on the belt. This one have all past rider logos and the buttons are now colored. Looking at the paint apps, this is now truer to his magenta motif that also is now more fluid that the previous release. 

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Agito Ground (Shinkocchou Seihou)

Agito Ground Form coming into the S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou line is not the most exciting release for the said premium edition but there are things to be said and why this should be picked up. Updates aside from the body type, the gem on the chest is now more transparent making the details inside more prominent. Next is the Alter Ring or Agito’s Henshin belt is now closer to your DX belt should you have one and more accurate at that.

Toy Review: S.H. Figuarts Skullboilder 2.0

If Bandai made an upgraded version of Kamen Rider Skull, might as well get a makeover of his bike the Skullboilder in S.H. Figuarts. It doesn’t say that this is for the Shinkocchou Seihou line but from the initial look, it is meant to fit well with the new Kamen Rider Skull. The paint applications have been changed to a more matte finish. Rubber tires work just nicely and so as the spring swing arm at the rear wheels. The track forks do move with the handlebars left and right. The gauge has more detail and overall refined which is a better touch than the EX version. Similarly with the EX version this set only has 1 rear tire support if you do not need the kickstand.