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“Proceeding with level 2.”

And we’re back for part 2 of our Mighty Action X Beginning Set gallery series! Last time we took a look at the first rider in this set with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Action Gamer Level 2, and this time we get to spend some quality time with the world’s greatest surgeon, S.H Figuarts Kamen Rider Brave Quest Gamer Level 2! We decided that the best way to examine each of the 3 figures was in a gallery dedicated to each. After today we’ll just have Kamen Rider Snipe left!

Brave Level 2 is another wonderful example of how a new line can start strong. Like Ex-Aid, Brave excels in the details. Paint apps, well applied chest labels, molded details, the works. Brave looks fantastic. And he functions just like Ex-Aid, some shortcomings aside, this is a mold that can really emote when posed correctly. Brave is however a little lite on accessories, though he does come with one more set of hands than Ex-Aid, his only other accessory is the Explosive Freezing Gashacon Sword. Admittedly not a bad selection though.

We’ve assembled a full gallery of Brave after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this pose to see the full thread. In a few days we’ll examine the final member of the Mighty Action 3-pack with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Shooting Gamer Level 2!

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LEVEL UP!

Rounding out the impressive displays at this weekends’ special Tamashii World Tour event is Kamen Rider Ex-Aid in his most powerful form to date: Maximum Mighty Gamer LVL 99!

Ex-Aid’s super-powered armor is recreated in exquisite detail, towering above other Figuart entries.

Sadly, Maximum Mighty is labeled as a Display Only piece for the time being, meaning price & release details have not yet been confirmed.

Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Tamashii reveals!

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“I’ll clear this with no continues!”

It’s a new beginning for S.H. Figuarts as the wonderfully wacky designs from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid arrive! Recently released as a retail 3-pack, Kamen Riders Ex-Aid, Brave & Snipe, have all made their debut. This massive 3-pack would be quite the beast to do one giant photo shoot of, so instead we’ve broken up the Mighty Action X Beginning Set into a special 3 part gallery!

Today we focus on part 1 (of 3) of the Mighty Action X Set with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Action Gamer Level 2! Our titular hero is a fantastic place for this new line to kick off. As a the first release of a new line, it needs to set the bar high, and I believe Ex-Aid manages to do that. This figure features an impressive level of detail befitting it’s design. Crisp paint apps, a mostly functional Gamer Driver with Gasshats, and some superb articulation. Throw in the included Gashacon Breaker in both it’s modes and you have a really well rounded release. This 3 pack also includes a massive display stage for the 3 figures, but we’ll take a look at that in part 3.

Feel free to browse our entire gallery of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Action Gamer Level 2 after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in a few days with part 2 of the Mighty Action gallery series with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Brave Quest Gamer Level 2!

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In a surprising bit of news this month’s Figure Oh scans have revealed a previously unknown figuart from the Ultraman franchise. None other than S.H. Figuarts Dan Moroboshi!

The human form of Ultra Seven, Dan is looking pretty magnificent in figure form. Recreated here in his signature Ultra Garrison uniform, Dan is looking pretty sharp. He includes an alternate helmetless head, the Ultra Eye transformation device, and the Ultra Gun, as well as presumably several sets of hands.  Dan is set for an October release, seemingly at retail, for 6264 yen.

We’ll update this story as more information becomes available. The biggest question raised by this surprise reveal though, what does this mean for the prototypes of Retsu Ichijouji (Gavan) & Takeshi Hongo (Rider 1) that we’ve seen previously? Let’s hope it’s something good.

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It was only a matter of time before these Amazons made their debut. After the critical & commercial success of the Amazon Prime series Kamen Rider Amazons it was a no-brainer to see the (so far) only new riders/forms from season 2 get the figure treatment.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Neo is currently set for release in October 2017 at a price point of 5940 yen. The lone scan available does not currently suggest this is a webshop item so he may very well be a normal retail release as Amazon Alpha & Omega were previously. However there IS an advertised Amazon Neo Amazon JP Edition, much like the previous riders. This version will not come with color coded flames, but seeming re-releases of standard red tamashii flame effects. This version will also be released in October at the higher price point of 7020 yen.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon New Omega likewise seems to be a retail release, just in November, similarly priced at 5940 yen. And just as with Neo, New Omega will also get the Amazon JP Edition treatment, assumably with yet more flame effects. This version will be release in November as well for 7020 yen.

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“Fire All Engines!”

After a very very long wait, we’ve finally gotten a chance to take a look at Kamen Rider Drive’s final form with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron! The ultimate fusion of man & machine, this release is actually the deluxe Tire Blending Set as well. So not only do we get an excellent new figure, but several new Blended Tires too! Drive Type Tridoron is one of my favorite final forms in recent memory, and one that I feel brings entire design and aesthetic full circle. Does the figure do the same?

Drive Type Tridoron has been a long time coming. The TV series and various specials for Drive contained numerous riders and forms and slowly most of them have somehow made it out to market, so it’s no surprise that Drive’s final form has as well. A big, bulky, and powerful looking new form, Type Tridoron takes much of what works from this line of figuarts and admittedly a few faults as well. But it can’t be denied what an impressive presence it is in a Drive collection. Especially when armed with the mighty Trailer Cannon, or one of 3 fantastic Blended Tires included with this deluxe release. Each brings a unique flare to Drive’s look and a special weapon as well.

We’ve put together a huge 100+ image gallery of this figure after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery & review. Obviously there are still several more Drive related figuarts in the pipeline, but this is an incredibly solid release for a riders’ final form. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron is another excellent addition to any collection.

“Nice Drive!”

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“Fifth Gear!”

Kiriya Kujou finally makes his proper debut in the S.H. Figuarts line. Previously relegated to his upcoming Level 2 bike form, we now have our very first humanoid Lazer. Official images & release info have just dropped for S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Lazer Hunter Biker Gamer Level 5!

Lazer Level 5 is a strange release since his proper rider form, Level 3, has never even been teased before. But one hopes this release would help make that one happen as well. In any case Lazer Level 5 is set for release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for October, and retails for 6264 yen. As for accessories Kiriya runs pretty lite including jut 4 sets of additional hands and no other items.

Be sure to contact your preferred middleman or service to arrange an order for this figure in the near future.

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“Danger! Danger! Genocide!”

The moment all you Kamen Rider Ex-Aid fans have been waiting for is here! The one and only Kuroto Dan will finally be joining your figuarts collection with possibly his greatest form, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Genm Zombie Gamer Level X!

Genm Zombie Gamer is an absolutely stunning looking release, seriously look at those details! Genm is set for releases as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October 2017 with a retail price of 6264 yen. And not only will he have a full compliment of hands (10!), but thanks to Bandai’s cruel sense of humor Dan will also include Kamen Rider Lazer’s Gashcaon Sparrow. If you aren’t caught up on the series right now we won’t spoil it for you, suffice to say, this is awesome.

Be sure to get in touch with your preferred Tamashii Web middleman or service in order to secure your order as soon as possible.

“Death the crisis! Dangerous Zombie!”

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“Cast Off.”

It’s been a while since we’ve taken a look at any older releases, but with Shinkocchou Seihou in full swing for Kamen Rider Kabuto, we thought it was time for a return. The next pair of releases due out in that line are the Hopper Bros, but perhaps it’s only a matter of time before the entire original line is redone in this premium style? In anticipation of that we’re going to knock out 3 classic releases today with this special triple gallery from Kabuto’s theatrical film God Speed Love. Today we look at the 3 riders of a future that never came to pass with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Riders Hercus, Ketaros, & Caucasus!

Hercus, Ketaros, & Caucasus are all in fact re[aints & remolds to varying degrees of the original Kamen Rider Kabuto mold. Long before Seihou ever made it obsolete, that mold got a lot of mileage. And these 3 movie exclusive riders may just be the best use of it. While each is undoubtedly pretty close to Kabuto’s standard design, they each offer a unique take on the beetle theme with suit colors we didn’t really see in the series proper. The real question though is, with the chance of Seihou’s to replace these in the next couple years, are they worth your time and money? Let’s find out!

We’ve put together a full 80 images of this trio of riders in our gallery & review thread linked below. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see them all. We’ll be back soon with a brand new gallery from Kamen Rider Drive!

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Kamen Rider Drive is certainly no stranger to the S.H. Figuarts toyline. Surprising once again, yet another new possible release could continue it’s unprecedented streak. Recently Kamen Rider Dark Drive was confirmed for release, so it’s only fitting that now we have our first look at the other rider exclusive to the Surprise Future movie.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special was a no brainer to see after Dark Drive. Given how a majority of the parts are identical between the two it’s no surprise that this figure could see release soon. Kamen Rider Drive continues to outdo itself with repaints and remolds after all. While we don’t have any proper releases details for the figure yet, it’s inclusion at the Akiba Showroom would suggest that they are just around the corner. We’ll update you as more details become available.