In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Kamen Rider, the Complete Selection Modification series will be going back to the beginning for a special release-
A CSM version of the Typhoon belt used by Kamen Rider 1 has been announced in the latest stage of Rider Week celebration.
Sadly, price and release details have not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further reveals!
Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment has announced that they have acquired the license for the original Kamen Rider manga!
Originally published by Shotaro Ishinomori in 1971, this manga is essentially the origin of the Kamen Rider franchise.
The four manga volumes will be released in a special omnibus –KAMEN RIDER: The Classic Manga Collection– currently scheduled for release in December 2021. The price is a modest $32.99 before shipping and handling.
A week ago we celebrated Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever being officially released and subtitled in North America. Because of your response to the sale that Bluefin Brands and Team Kamen Rider did on their merchandise we are pleased to share with you that three new official Kamen Rider shirts are available to order via Amazon.com!
As with the previous releases these shirts are available in a variety of colors and in USA sizing. As a personal owner of the previous shirts the quality is fantastic – I recommend going one size larger just because they are a bit snug.
Happy shopping!
RIDER…HENSHIN!
It’s time to travel back to 1971 and Medicom has your ticket back to the past with their take on a Kamen Rider 1, pre-orders have just opened up for the RAH Genesis Kamen Rider 1 & Cyclone Ultimate Edition Set!
As the name implies, this massive set will include both Kamen Rider 1 and his trusty motorcycle: The Cyclone. An assortment of optional hands will be included, along with an alternate head depicting actor Hiroshi Fujioka in his iconic role as Takeshi Hongo. In addition, both belt and motorcycle will have a built-in LED gimmick.
All of this can be yours for a relatively steep cost of 56,650 yen. (Approximately 517.49 USD as of this writing) you can look forward to this figure sometime in September 2019. In the meantime, head on over to AmiAmi and reserve yours today.
Tamashii Nations 2018 is just around the corner, and thanks to the official @t_features twitter we have confirmation of the two tokusatsu exclusives for the show.
First up is a repaint of the well received Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 S.H. Figuart in Sakurajima colors. Since Tamashii seems to be working backwards from the “Shin Rider 1” design, how long until we get Hongo in his original colors? Rider 1 will retail for 6480 yen.
“Oh no!” The Black Hazard arrives continuing the pattern of black repaint event exclusives with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Rabbit/Tank Hazard Form! With Hazard confirmed at last, could we see Rabbit/Rabbit or Tank/Tank as well as Genius on the horizon? Here’s hoping. Hazard Form will retail for 6480 yen as well.
Both exclusives will be available at Tamashii Nations 2018, October 26th-28th.
“Riderrrrrrrr, henshin!”
While this release just barely made it’s way out at the end of 2017, it’s already set the bar very high for where figures for 2018 should be. After 10 years of S.H. Figuarts, and numerous releases in one form or another of this character, Tamashii Nations has finally made the definitive figure of Takeshi Hongo’s heroic rider form. We thought it only appropriate that on today, what would have been Shotaro Ishinomori’s 80th birthday, we share our gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1!
From the ground up, Seihou Rider 1 is the ultimate representation of this character in 1/12 scale form. Faithfully recreating Kamen Rider 1’s most iconic look in his “Shin” costume from later in the original TV series, this appearance is how Hongo has appeared for nearly all of his appearances since it’s debut well over 40 years ago. Elevating the engineering of figuarts once again, this Shinkocchou Seihou release manages to capture the wonder of this costume perfectly and translate it’s essence into a dynamic action figure any collector should be proud to own.
We’ve attached the FULL 100 image gallery to this post, but you can also see our extensive review in the thread linked below. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” below to see the entire gallery thread for S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1!
“Henshin!”
For the last 47 years, Japan & the world have been safe guarded thanks to the selfless actions of heroes known as Kamen Riders. Among their ranks, one stands above as the most iconic character the franchise has ever produced. The original Kamen Rider himself, Takeshi Hongo! After 10 years of various Kamen Rider 1 S.H. Figuarts releases, Tamashii Nations has finally released what is sure to be a centerpiece for many collections with S.H. Figuarts Takeshi Hongo!
Joining Dan Moroboshi & Retsu Ichijoji, Hongo is the first civilian form Kamen Rider figuart to be released. Based on one of Hongo’s more iconic looks in his dashing black suit, this figure features the stunning likeness of actor Hiroshi Fujioka circa 1971. To replicate Hongo’s transformation into Kamen Rider 1, a really unique effect sheet is included, as well as several sets of hands. This release may seem a bit lite on accessories, but it’s honestly just right. Bringing to life the early days of Kamen Rider like this is just really refreshing as well. I love buying my modern riders too, but seeing the Showa era continue to receive this level of love is wonderful.
We’ve attached the full 70+ image gallery to this post, but you can also read up on our full review of Takeshi Hongo as well by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll back next time with a brand new gallery of the hotly anticipated S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1!
RIDER….HENSHIN!
In case you missed it, Bandai will be releasing S.H.Figuarts Takeshi Hongo in December, since the announcement, Bandai’s product page’s been updated with new info including price and a brand new accessory.
Like Retsu, S.H.Figuarts Takeshi Hongo will include an effect piece representing the moment where he transforms into Kamen Rider 1. In addition, Bandai’s finally announced the price: he’ll retail for 6,264 yen.
RIDER….HENSHIN!
After being teased in various magazines toy shows, the Granddaddy of all Kamen Riders is finally going to be released in the S.H.Figuarts line!
Coming in the December batch of Tamashii Pick-Ups, we have S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 joined by his human identity: S.H.Figuarts Takeshi Hongo, rendered in a close likeness to actor Hiroshi Fujioka. Apparently, both will be mass retail releases with only Rider 1 having a known price of 6480 yen, the price on Takeshi Hongo and any included accessories are currently not known as of this writing.
After recently reappearing at the Tamashii Nations World Tour stop in Osaka it felt like it was only a matter of time until the previously seen S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider 1 figure was given a confirmed release date. And thanks to another appearance at the Tamashii Showroom, it seems that time is now!
This brand new, highly accurate version of Shin Kamen Rider 1 is due for release in December 2017, with a price tag of 6480 yen. No accessories have been confirmed yet, but at the very least fans can expect the usual array of hands and perhaps one or two more surprises.
We’ll bring you more information on when preorders are opening as it comes, in the meantime be sure to check out the full images of this fantastic looking figure!