Rider Kick Appreciation

Discussion in 'The Toyark' started by Hate-triot, Oct 2, 2008.

  1. updatedude

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  3. Omega Supreme V

    Omega Supreme V The token Asian one

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    Kind of disappointed with SH Faiz. Looks disproportionate I don't know what it is, but it just does, Maybe I should open my other two SH to compare..
     
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    Roanstalker Great Baan Gaan fan

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    Copy and paste from my thread.

    Next up is from the now obsolete Souchaku Henshin line by Bandai. This line is very similar to the old Saint Seiya figures except with Henshin Heroes instead (most Kamen Riders though). They are made of mostly plastic but do contain some diecast metal as well (some in the chest armour and their legs). The two I have here is Kamen Rider Kabuto from the how of the same name and Gatack who is also from that show. To go with these figures are the kabuto and Gatack Extenders (their bikes).

    I also have the figuarts versions here as well.

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    First up is Kamen Rider Kabuto. He is the first rider to appear in the series and he is extremely cocky (has to be one of the most cocky heroes ever). He is also the man that walks the way of heaven. Whatever that means :p .

    All Kabuto Riders come in two flavours. Masked Form and Rider Form. Kabuto's Masked form makes its first appearance in episode one and Rider form in episode 2. Because of the two form nature of this set, there are two 'bodies' included. One is the normal poseable body the other is the more restricted body so that you can display both forms together.

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    Masked form is the armoured form. It mimicks the worm's first forms. This form is used to take on the initial wave of worms before one or more molt and emerge in more speedy forms.

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    The Kabuto Kunai Gun is similar to the Black Zyuranger in that his weapon has more than one function. The first is the Axe Mode.

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    Second is Gun Mode.

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    If the worms successfully molt then Kabuto will need to activate CAST OFF.

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    Kabuto's Rider mode his much more speedy form.

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    This form allows him to use his 'Clock Up' ability. It basically makes time around the rider slower (or make the rider quicker, take your pick). Thw worms also have this ability so its all fair.

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    The third function for the Kunai Gun is Kunai Mode.

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    Masked Form and Rider Form together.

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    What would a Kamen Rider be without his trusty bike? I admit the fit is only so-so. The figure it was intended for is a bit taller (Cost Off Rider series).

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    The Kabuto Extender also features a Cast Off mode like Kabuto himself.

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    Next up is Gatack. Originally the user of the Kabuto Zector was supposed to be used by Kagami but through certain circumanstances he didnt get the chance to do so. Eventually he got a zector of his own (after dieing). The Gatack Zector is very aggressive and initially did not accept anyone including Kagami.

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    Gatack's Masked Form. It shares quite a bit of the design with Kabuto.

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    His long ranger weapons are the two guns on his shoulders.

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    CAST OFF!

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    Gatack's Rider form also looks very similar to Kabuto's but its obvious he was meant to be the next step up. He even has Kabuto's shoulder pads except another shoulder pad was layed over the top.

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    His shoulder guns now become the Double Caliburs (Minus and Plus Caliburs).

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    They can combine together to perform the 'Rider Cutting' finisher.

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    CLOCK UP!

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    Gatack Extender.

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    The gatack Extender's 'Cast Off' mode opens up instead of casting off the armour.

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    See the similarities?

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    Something I did for fun :) 

    kagami: I've had enough of your attitude!

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    1..2..3..

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    RIDER KICK!

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    Kagami: What happened? (I think only fans would get this joke. Maybe not)

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    Next is the Figuarts comparisons. Not much to say about them apart from UBER ARTICULATION! and the eyes look great. Their proportions are also better than the Souchaku henshin counterparts.

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    Souchaku Henshin Gatack seems to be looking into space. He seems a bit bored after such a long photo shoot.

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    Thats it. I like both Souchaku Henshin and Figuarts versions but seeing as the Souchaku Henshin ones have so many small parts the Figuarts ones are probably better for play. Just a shame they dont have the Masked Modes.
     
  5. Vangelus

    Vangelus Long Live the New Flesh Moderator Content Contributor

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    If you're bothered by the same thing as me, it's his neck. With all the armour on, it looks like...he doesn't have one. On SH Faiz Blaster, they gave him a pointedly long neck so it'd be visible through the suit design.
     
  6. Velos33

    Velos33 Beware of Purple Bunnies

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    Would anyone like to buy a pair of Kamen Rider Motion Revive Series 6 Figures, They're Kamen Rider Blade and Kamen Rider Garren?

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    PM me if Interested. THEY ARE STILL AVAILIBLE!!!!!
     
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    Clip about the Decade movie. It shows the photoshoot for that kickass lineup.

    Using one of the scenes, and comparing it to some photos. I have determined that it is definitely ZO, not J. He doesn't have the giant green lines on his chest.
     
  8. Omega Supreme V

    Omega Supreme V The token Asian one

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    does the figuarts fit better on the bikes? I'm interested in the Kabuto bike, but may reconsider it
     
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    shifty02 This is the way

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    My FigArts Kuuga fits pretty well on his bike. There should be some crappy pics of it a few pages back.
     
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    Dremare It's pronounced "dreh-mare"

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    Hey, I said that I recall, not every single one.
     
  11. Omega Supreme V

    Omega Supreme V The token Asian one

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    pretty much, and he seems to have really skinny legs..when I hold it up to Zeronos or Gattack's box it doesn't look the same..

    shame, it's my favorite KR too. Wish they released a SHF ver of it
     
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    Traded a ton of TFs I didn't need anymore for what it possibly, the most epic belt ever...

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    Holy shit complete selection
     
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    Orion_Prime48 Super Sentai Purist

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    Velos I wouldnt mind having them but I dont ahve any money to get em from ya :( 
     
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    Or you could have looked at the picture of the full lineup, and seen him clearly labeled as ZO? :p 

    Epic belt is EPIC. Ichigo keeps it fresh every time.

    Thanks a lot. Now I have Next Level going through my head, and an aching desire to buy some Kabuto figures.

    Or would, if I didn't already own the Figuarts. Crisis averted... this time! You watch yourself. :p 

    I'm surprised the bikes look as good as they do. They're no Popynica, but they do the job nicely enough.
     
  16. colley

    colley Chou Henshin!

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    Man, that thing is sweet.
    I got the 1:1 scale Orga Driver a few years back, and haven't regretted it yet. :D 


    Been using it for my Kamen Rider Custom cosplay at cons.
     
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    If you wanna do it the sissy way.
     
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    Just sent a payment to Hobby Link Japan for my first Kamen Rider toy order. I'm joining all of you in obsession now!
     
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    Ooooh! Ooooh! Spill the beans - what did you get?
     
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    :lol  I dont think I'll tell just yet, I'd rather torment Vangelus on WTF@TFW so the reaction is recorded for all time.