Following the release of the new Shin Ichigo, Bandai will be redoing the figure as Kamen Rider Nigo. Retailing for 5400 yen, Nigo Rider will be arriving in May.
S.I.C Kamen Rider Nigo Revealed
An Interview with S.I.C Designers Gojima and Yasufuji
As part of the Super imaginative Chogokin’s 15th Anniversary, Tamashi held an interview with two members of the design team: Gojima and Yasufuji.
In the interview, the two discuss topics ranging from the success of the Kamen Rider OOO releases to the up coming Shin Ichigo figure. Thanks to HenshinJustice, a portion of this interview was translated:
Yasufuji: Now, we are working with Nakashima Kenichi along with the digital expert Ito in a 4 person system/structure. At the current moment, we’re mostly focusing on the coloring, but soon I think we’ll build up inertia. For now, the work process is like, I make a right arm and pass it along… They say, “And now the left arm please.”
Gojima: “In 3 days!” And I’m like only 3 days…? It’s all purely hand crafted, so anyone with a free hand does what they can.
Yasufuji: And when some of those things come up, I think “Nope… that’s not right.” and start fixing it. (giggle) Neither side seems strange by themselves, but when we put them together, sometimes they seem a bit off. When working with solids, sometimes things just have an interesting shape.
Gojima: Basically, it’s just that over and over again. We kept fixing things so much, I moved into Yasufuji’s area! (more giggles)
– The current “Kamen Rider 000″ Series is really popular, isn’t it!
Yasufuji: With the last S.I.C. series, it was mainstream to have retrofitting parts to make different characters, but many of the the hardcore fans said, “We’ll buy the different characters anyway, so you don’t have to do it that way!” (again with the giggles) Recently, that gimmick has been seen as a waste. In that vein, we traded in “retrofitting” for “play value”, The OOO arms and legs can be exchanged to depict scenes from the show. But, we’re worried about how accurate we have to be with these parts. In the show, these effects only last for an instant, so we have questions like, “What is the original shape of the grasshopper hero’s leg?” (Giggle) So, until the first round of Tatobakobo go out on sale, we were breaking out in a cold sweat. But overall they were received well, so we were relieved.
Gojima: In an attempt to compliment us, they were called “Gross” on the net.
Super Imaginative Chogokin Vol 57 Kamen Rider W Cyclone/Joker Gallery by ryan
We continue today’s trend with yet another gallery, this time by regular Photo & Content contributor ryan!
This gallery is of the S.I.C. Chogokin Volume 57 Kamen Rider W Cyclone/Joker set! If you don’t know by now Kamen Rider W is one of the best loved Heisei rider series and the toys are equally as loved. And Bandai truly made some exquisite S.I.C.s when they tackled W. This Cyclone/Joker set not only comes with a plethora of accessories and a tamashii stage, it can replicate the Joker Extreme Maximum Drive down to the body splitting completely in half, AND it includes all the necessary components to create Cyclone/Joker Xtreme!
Check out ryan’s full gallery of this set by clicking here or by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post!
More Images of S.I.C SaGoZo Combo Revealed
S.I.C Sagozo is featured in the latest issue of Hyper Hobby. From the clear images revealed, S.I.C will once again be putting their own original twist on the form.
New armor pieces will be included that will bulk out leg armor but also extend the horn on his head.
Further release details on this piece are TBA.
List of Toku Items on Clearance at BBTS.COM Fall 2013 Sale!
Our friends and my own personal trusted retailer Big Bad Toy Store have a giant Fall 2013 sale going on right now! If you’re interested in picking up some tokusatsu related items, we’ve made it easy for you – and listed each item below! Great opportunity to stock up for the holidays!
NOTE: Prices listed are AFTER the discount is taken in to consideration. Only items listed as “In Stock” are shown.
70% to 90% off Items
– Exclusive Godzilla Octopus Set of Regular & Raised Tentacles with Rock Accessory – $9.31
– Exclusive Snake Set of 2 – $14.99
60% to 69% off Items
– Super Sentai Heroes 07 Gokai Silver Gold Mode – $5.51
– Super Samurai Morphin Vehicle, Fire – $5.99
– Super Samurai Morphin Vehicle, Forest – $5.99
– Super Samurai Morphin Vehicle, Light – $5.99
– Super Samurai Morphin Vehicle, Water – $5.99
50% to 59% off Items
– 555 Heroes Series Puturaira Combo Figure – $6.11
– Figuarts Zero Smilodon Dopant – $38.87
– RAH Autovajin Battle Mode – $213.14
– Rider Greeed Collection EX Gamel & Mezool Set – $28.07
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider OOO TakaGoriBa & GataToraBa Set – $69.11
– Gokai Galleon Buster – $45.90
– Legend Sentai Heroes 04 Shinken Red – $6.11
– Power Rangers Samurai Morphin Action 6.5″ Figures Case of 6 – $36.45
– Power Rangers Samurai 4″ Figures Case of 12 – $41.30
40% to 49% off Items
– Garo Makaikado Silver Knight Zero – $40.50
– Godzilla Ebirah Plush Toy – $18.37
– Kamen Rider, Masked Rider 2 096 – $36.12
– 1/8th Scale Figurise Kamen Rider Shin Ichi-Go Model Kit – $32.39
– Bring Sure Death! Super Transformation Single Figure – $7.99
– SH Figuarts Claydoll Dopant – $40.49
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider 000 Ankh (Lost) – $45.95
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Faiz (555) Riotrooper – $21.23
– Legend Sentai Heroes Series 07 Red Ranger – $7.01
– Legend Sentai Heroes Series 09 Vul Eagle – $7.46
– Legend Sentai Heroes Series 10 Gao Silver – $7.46
– Power Rangers Samurai Morphin Action 6.5″ Figures Assortment B Case of 6 – $40.50
– Ultraman UMW UX-03 XIG Fighter SG – $29.58
– Ultraman Zero Project BM 33 – $116.10
30% to 39% off Items
– Godzilla Destroy All Monsters Battlezone Diorama – $24.99
– Godzilla Gamera 8″ Figure – $36.71
– Godzilla Monster Heaven 9″ Vinyl Figure – $72.24
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Accel Booster – $57.37
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Climax Form – $29.02
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Fourze Fire States – $26.66
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Fourze Module Set 01 – $17.89
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider G Den-O – $54.18
– SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Fourze Machine Massigler – $34.46
– Go-Busters DX Buster Hercules Set – $76.50
– Gokaiger DX MagiDragon – $24.29
– Legend Sentai Heroes Series 11 Geki Red – $8.28
– Legend Sentai 3D Music Scope – $39.01
– Power Rangers Samurai DX ClawZord – $21.67
After that there are tons of items listed in the 20% to 29% range and the 15% to 19% range that will get you decent savings, but are just way too much to list here.
– Click here for the 20% to 29% savings!
– Click here for the 15% to 19% savings!
Did you pick up anything? Or is there anything on the list you’d recommend to your fellow tokusatsu fans? Sound off! And happy shopping!
Official Bandai photos from Tamashii Nation 2013
This time last week saw plenty of photos from the Tamashii Nation 2013[/URL] event in Japan, with certain figures such as the forthcoming Kamen Rider Gaim S.H. Figuarts only getting through with blurry images.
However Tamashii Nations[/URL] have now updated their website with their own official images from the event, so that some of these figures can be seen in all their glory! Most notable are the great shots of the Kamen Rider Black RX renewal, Kamen Rider Gaim and Kamen Rider Baron figures, however there’s plenty more including:
- The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Blade Riders
- S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kabuto Renewal Version
- S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Agito Burning and Shining Forms
- S.I.C. Rider-1 and Rider-2 new versions
- Displays of the Super Sentai Reds and Kyoryuger Figuarts
- The uncoloured prototype Gou from Shougeki Gouraigan
- S.H. MonsterArts Kiryu, Gigan, Battra & Mothra
- And more!
Check out the full selection of images by clicking here!
Tamashii Nation 2013 has begun!
The Tamashii Nation 2013 event has started in Japan and the internet is already swarming with pictures of displays and brand new products. Among some of the figures already seen at the event are:
- SIC Kamen Rider 1 and 2
- SIC Kamen Rider Skyrider
- A huge display of Kamen Rider OOO SICs including upcoming release BuraKaWani & SagoZho
- S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Chalice & Leangle
- S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Agito Shining Form
- S.H. Figuarts Road Sector & Acrobatter
- A display of the currently released Super Sentai red figures
- S.H. MonsterArts Final Wars Gigan
- Makai Kadou Zen & Gai (Gold Version)
- Makai Kado style prototype of Gou from ShouGeki GouRaiGan!
- The new line of SHF/SIC/SRC/UA effect parts!
- And upcoming Ultra-Acts Ultraman King, Leo & Astra Renewal, Zero& Ultimate Zero Renewals, and surprisingly Zero Strong Corona & Luna Miracle also based on the renewal body!
Pictures are still coming in, so stay tuned to Tokunation.com for more news from event!
S.I.C TaJaDor Lost Blaze Review
S.I.C’s Tajador Lost Blaze version is the latest OOO release and features their own original spin on the final battle of the series.
A “what if” design where Tajador resembled Anhk a little more and here to bring us our photo coverage of this figure is blogger zgmf2. Check out his full gallery here
New Shocker OOO Form Debuts in S.I.C Hero Saga
Recent magazine scans shows off a new form will be debuting for Shocker OOO in S.i.C Hero Saga.
To put what your seeing in perspective: Kamen Rider OOO’s entry in S.I.C Hero Saga has him battling against four evil organizations from classic Kamen Rider: Shocker, Gel Shocker, Destron, and G.O.D. Each organization is represented by a Greed and corresponding Medal.
The four organizations attacks Hino Eiji during his visit to New York City. With these new powerful Greeds at their disposable, this results in the creation of Shocker OOO[/B] and the form in the scan is created from using six of these Medals.
Unfortunately, the scan gives no indication if this piece will be coming out…if at all. Last year, an S.I.C TamaShi Combo from Lets go Kamen Rider and a BuraKaWani form were both shown in scans but never released to the public.
S.I.C. New Kamen Rider-1 Official Images
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Super Imaginative Chogokin line with a brand new version of Kamen Rider-1!
Due for release in January 2014 at a price of 5250 yen, New Kamen Rider-1 comes packaged with Rider Punch/Rider Kick effect parts and a unique IkaDevil Stand.
Check out the full gallery, including comparison images with the original SIC Rider-1, after the jump!