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Tokunation › Super Sentai › S.H. Figuarts Akaranger Gallery

S.H. Figuarts Akaranger Gallery

Posted on October 21, 2014 at 2:01 am by Den-O under Super Sentai

Go!

TokuNation has at long last made it’s way back to the first Sentai. Well, the show that retroactively is known as the first. Himitsu Sentai Goranger! Though it was nearly 20 years after it’s debut that this series gained it’s Super Sentai status it’s unquestionable that the series began a long tradition of colorful spandex heroes helping some big eyed bug men save Japan. So it’s about time that Bandai got around to making S.H. Figuarts Akaranger!

What better way to celebrate this legend than with a gorgeous sculpt, paint job and wealth of accessories? S.H. Figuarts Akaranger is no slouch! He includes several sets of new hands, two versions of his iconic Red Bute rope weapon, the Silver Shot pistol, the Birdie flying rockets, and even a version of the Goranger Storm Ball! Though this figure is a bit on the large side it’s still a fantastic addition to any sentai collector’s display.

Check out our full gallery of S.H. Figuarts Akaranger after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

Note that although the name on the box is spelled Akarenger, (official romanization) generally his name in English is accepted to be Akaranger, and Toei’s subsequent use of the actual word “Ranger” in many series and hero names would imply that should be the correct term in this instance. So for consistency we went with that.

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› Companies: Tamashii Nations, Bandai of Japan › Characters: Aka Ranger › Toyline: S.H. Figuarts

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  1. Den-O's Avatar Den-O says

    10-21-2014, 12:53 AM

    Go!

    TokuNation has at long last made it's way back to the first Sentai. Well, the show that retroactively is known as the first. Himitsu Sentai Goranger! Though it was nearly 20 years after it's debut that this series gained it's sentai status it's unquestionable that the series began a long tradition of colorful spandex heroes helping some big eyed bug men save Japan.

    Tamashii Nations has at long last delved into the depths of Toei's sentai library to release a figure from this original series. S.H. Figuarts Akaranger! Note that the name on the box is spelled Akarenger, the official romanization of his name. Generally his name in English is accepted to be Akaranger and Toei's subsequent use of the actual word "Ranger" in many series and hero names would imply that should be the correct term in this instance. Likely it's spelled "renger" here to line up with how the name sounds when spoken. But onto the figure!

    *Post #2 contains additional images

    Packaging
    In an era of S.H. Figuarts when many figures are released as part of larger overall lines it's nice to get more of a one off release now and then like Akaranger. Seeing as he may be the only member of Goranger released for some time, his unique packaging art is a nice refresher. A nice shot of Akaranger himself on the front and one of his iconic yellow stripes wrapping around the box set it apart. Though there isn't much else here we don't normally see like the stock photos on the back.

    Main Figure
    S.H. Figuarts Akaranger is a great figure but there are a few things you should know about it. There is an elephant in the room when it comes to him. Well it is him. Akaranger is a huge figure. Oddly this figure is designed around a new type of larger body that's closer to an Ultra-Act in size than a Figuart. It's kind of odd, jarring, and especially noticeable when you put him up against a Kamen Rider like Ichigo. It's crazy how much taller he is. nd he's rather built, pretty big arms and legs. He also towers over most Sentai figuarts though not as noticeably. He stands out, but looks good in large groups.

    Size issues aside the figure is wonderfully detailed. Featuring more of Bandai's sculpted in fabric details, this guy looks very much like the real suit he's based on. The paint apps appear to be nice and crisp as well making Akaranger look great in all the right places. His belt is sculpted wonderfully and fully properly painted. And the sculpted in version of his gun holster is quite nice. The helmet itself though is where the best detail is. Right down to the eye holes which were present on the real thing so the suit actor could see, this thing is a perfect replica of the real deal.

    My one real complaint is that straight out of the box you need to use an accessory. His cape. I know Figuarts aren't known for using cloth with figures but this probably would have been a great time to make an exception. Unlike certain other figures where the capes have been hinged or included dynamic parts to change out with, Akaranger's cape is exactly what you see here. A static hunk of plastic that all but disallows the use of Tamashii Stages. It's one big rigid chunk that gets in the way of just about everything. As you can see from the images below it's hard to work around that thing. If only this figure could have incorporated the complexity used for something like Kamen Rider Knight.

    Accessories
    Now despite Akaranger's shortcomings he does include quite a number of accessories:

    4 &1/2 - sets of additional hands for various poses and gestures. Several to hold the other included accessories.

    2 - versions of the Red Bute rope weapon. Again, this is where cloth would have done this figure justice. Even though Bandai easily included a proper Rope Arm for Figuarts Riderman, Akaranger's signature ROPE weapon is a hard piece of inflexible plastic. The first version is suppoed to be the Bute rolled up before use, the sculpt on it is weak and pretty unconvincing. The second is the rope in it's Spear Bute form, which as the toy represents properly is a rigid staff weapon.

    1 - alternate empty pistol holster. To be swapped for the standard one when he's holding his included pistol

    1 - Silver Shot pistol. A weapon literally almost never even seen in Akaranger's hand, yet included here in two forms (sculpted into holster, and individual accessory). Yet no real rope?

    1 - new belt with the Birdie flight equipment attached. This was the extra that really sold me on this figure. A great bonus to be included. Though sadly because of the afformentioned cape issues it's a bit hard to get good flying shots of this guy.

    1 - Goranger Storm Ball. Though not the standard generic ball seen that usually starts this technique. This version of the ball is actually a fully powered version ready to kick at the monster of the week after the passes to the other 4 Gorangers are completed. A bit of an odd choice, but certainly more interesting than a standard ball.

    Final Thoughts
    S.H. Figuarts Akaranger is an odd figure for me. He's a bit too tall for my taste, and too bulky as well. But it's one of my favorite Showa costumes and is a truly iconic design. My nostalgia almost gives this guy a free pass, and despite his shortcomings he's still a solid figure. The wealth of accessories included and just the fact that the original red is in toy form make this a must own for me. And damn it all he looks good on my shelf.

  2. Den-O's Avatar Den-O says

    10-21-2014, 12:57 AM

    More images!

  3. Starscream Gaga's Avatar Starscream Gaga says

    10-21-2014, 04:35 AM

    I'm pretty sure the spiky Gorenger Storm Soccer Ball was used for a lot longer then the generic one. I think it was only the very early episodes that didn't have it transform as it bounced between them until it was eventually upgraded into Gorenger Hurricane.

    I agree that there should've been a bit better cape. Though I'd have preferred two capes over a single articulated capes. One that we got, plus one that's "flowing". It doesn't hinder Tamashii Stages too much though when he's on the shelf, because there's some space in between his back and his cape that allows you to fit the arm, especially the "straight" arm, through an he has a really good centre of balance.

    I'm praying for the rest of the Gorenger to come later, but out of all the unfinished teams, I'm the most OK with the Gorenger only having Akarenger, mostly because he doubles as the lead of the entire Super Sentai, so he looks good with everyone.

    Thanks for the gallery! Nice photos! Poor Akarenger in #24 though! You killed him! :O

  4. Dr Kain has no avatar! Dr Kain says

    10-21-2014, 08:18 AM

    It is a shame they will never do any of the other rangers to the show, but what the hell is up with his size? He looks like he is a giant. In fact, he looks awful standing next to GokaiRed.

  5. Red5's Avatar Red5 says

    10-21-2014, 10:27 AM

    He is in scale with KyoryuGold. I have a feeling VulEagle will be in scale with him as well.

  6. XW1n5t0nX's Avatar XW1n5t0nX says

    10-21-2014, 10:31 AM

    I still don't get why people are iffy on the whole size thing. Who cares if he's a little bigger? It's not like it's completely out of proportion (the chest is the only thing that looks a little too big compared to the show). So yeah, who cares about the size.

    That aside he looks great. That does suck about the cape though. Does it hinder his backwards leg articulation at all?

  7. Thessair's Avatar Thessair says

    10-21-2014, 10:33 AM

    Great googly moogly. This is one of my favorite galleries to date! Beautiful work.

  8. Starscream Gaga's Avatar Starscream Gaga says

    10-21-2014, 10:54 AM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX View Post
    That aside he looks great. That does suck about the cape though. Does it hinder his backwards leg articulation at all?
    Its not low enough to really effect it at all.

  9. Matrixbeast's Avatar Matrixbeast says

    10-21-2014, 11:21 AM

    I wish they wouldn't do solid plastic capes. I hate those, but that's just my opinion.

    He looks fine, otherwise. I'm not a fan of his size, but eh. Can't win 'em all.
    I wonder if the other 4 will get a release. I doubt it, but it'd be cool.

  10. MST3KFan's Avatar MST3KFan says

    10-21-2014, 02:23 PM

    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Matrixbeast View Post
    I wish they wouldn't do solid plastic capes. I hate those, but that's just my opinion.

    He looks fine, otherwise. I'm not a fan of his size, but eh. Can't win 'em all.
    I wonder if the other 4 will get a release. I doubt it, but it'd be cool.
    I've never been a fan of solid capes in toys. I know a lot of people like them better because of various reasons like dynamic posing and stuff, but cloth capes just tend to work better in that you still have all the movement of the figure with no restrictions.

    It's like if you buy a Batman and they make a Batmobile, but due to the figure having a solid cape, there's no way he can sit inside the Batmobile kind of situation.

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