Hot on the heels of Kamen Rider Mars’ debut, we now have the first clear images of Kamen Rider Gaim’s final form- Kiwami Arms!
In addition, these new photos confirm the existence of the second Apple-themed Armored Rider appearing in the summer movie! While unnamed at the time of this writing, the suit is clearly a silver repaint of Mars.
Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this developing story & be sure to share your thoughts in our ongoing Discussion Thread!
As we approach the release of the yet to be titled Kamen Rider Gaim summer film everyone’s wondering just who the two new Armored Riders will be. Based on the new Gold & Silver Apple Lock Seeds of course. Well speculate no more, on at least on one of them.
Armored/Kamen Rider Mars has just been revealed! To be played by veteran actor Kataoka Ainosuke, Mars’s design is VERY unique compared to what we’ve come to expect with Gaim. The lavish gold and red of the armor is certainly a change up. As is the new more western style sword & shield combo. Hopefully this means will see the mysterious silver rider soon!
Updated: New images attached to this article! And with the rider’s proper name. Confusion over the name being Kabuki was because the actor Kataoka Ainosuke is actually currently in “Kabukicho High School”. The rider’s name is actually Kamen Rider Mars.
Hot on the heels of the magazine reveal we reported yesterday, the Bandai Tamashii Nations Kamen Rider Gaim special page has updated with official images of the forthcoming S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim Kachidoki Arms figure!
Packaged with the Musou Saber, Kachidoki Bata and DJ Gun, Kachidoki Arms will be hitting retail in September for the price of 5180 yen. Check out the full set of images after the jump!
Mr. Knuckleman!
As we reported yesterday we’re about to be treated to the 4th Bandai Premium Kamen Rider Gaim figure release. Arms Change AC PB 04 Kamen Rider Knuckle! Orders officially opened for this spectacular figure today 5/23 and will remain open through 7/31. AC Knuckle will be released in October and he’s priced at 4320 yen.
There also appears to be a teaser of sorts mixed in with Knuckle’s official images. Perhaps some kind of Arms Change announcement (?) tied to Tokyo Toy Show International since that’s present in the image? We’ll update this story as soon as we’ve confirmed the text in said image.
FIGHT! POWER! FIGHT POWER! FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT F-F-F-F-FIGHT!!!
The 12th entry in the fan-favorite “Arms Change” action figure series gets released in Japan this weekend. Some lucky fans (like Youtube reviewer “wotakufighter”) have already received their shipments!
If you were lucky enough to secure a preorder for the Lemon Energy Rider, keep a close eye on your mailbox for any shipping notifications!
The trademark has been posted – it would appear that the next Kamen Rider will be known as Kamen Rider Drive. The attached image is a picture of the trademark filed for the next show. As to what this show will be about is anyone’s guess at this moment. Keep in mind, there has been rumors floating around that the current series, Kamen Rider Gaim, would be ending early, so the details for Kamen Rider Drive may be forthcoming sooner than we think.
Speculate and discuss away in our discussion thread! Thanks to Fruit Rider News and TokusatsuNetwork.com for the heads up.
Strike in the shadows!
Yet another rider from Kamen Rider Gaim is slated for release in the S.H. Figuarts line this year. This time it’s Kamen/Armored Rider Kurokage!
This release of the figure appears to be of the standard Kurokage rather the the mass produced Kurokage Trooper variant. Notice the still “prototype yellow” Sengoku Driver belt he’s wearing, and the faceplate on his belt. Chances are the Trooper version will eventually see release as well though. But for now I think we can all settle for the original Kurokage, Hase! S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kurokage will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for 4104 yen.
For one reason or another the Web Shop has only posted 2 official images to Kurokages’ page, 2 of which are rather boring static poses. We’ve included 3 other images that were previously leaked showing Kurokage with his partner in crime and fellow nut bro, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gridon!
Yet another of last night’s revealed figures is now confirmed with official images and release info! This time we can share images of S.H. Figuarts Roboizer! The sweet ride of the Prince of Sadness himself, Kamen Rider Black RX’s 2nd form, Robo Rider!
This latest addition to the S.H. Figaurts line will likely come with the standard accessories most rider bikes tend to, a display stand and extra handlebars. S.H. Figuarts Roboizer will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for 4860 yen!
Just yesterday the Tamashii Web Shop provided us with advance official images of the highly anticipated S.H. Figuarts Aka Ranger & Bio Rider figures. And today’s magazine scans have revealed their release info along with two other talked about releases, Kamen Rider Kurokage & Hakaider!
Aka Ranger will be a retail release in September for 4860 yen.
Bio Rider will follow along that month as well for 3888 yen.
Kamen Rider Kurokage, due for release in October as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 4104 yen.
Andsimilarly Hakaider will also be a Web Exclusive release in October for 4860 yen.
September and October look to be absolutely insane for collectors of any of Tamashii Nations outstanding toylines. Start making back room deals with your wallets now people!
We’re past the midway point of the show and getting towards the tail end of the Kamen Rider Gaim Arms Change line but this release will make many fans happy. The fourth Bandai Premium Arms Change release will be ACPB 04 Armored/Kamen Rider Knuckle! Donning his Kurumi (Walnut) arms the 2nd leader of Team Baron, Zack, will seemingly round out the AC line along with the upcoming retail release Kiwami Arms Gaim.
As with the previous AC Premium Figures, Knuckle will remain open for orders for several months, from 5/23-7/31 with a scheduled release for October. Unsurprisingly his retial price is a bit higher at 4000 yen, but then again he does have some pretty big gauntlets to drag around.