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10-01-2018, 07:39 PM | #21 |
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Hell I'm still baffled that OG Cross-Z was a web exclusive but Cross-Z Charge ended up being the retail release...
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10-02-2018, 03:36 AM | #22 |
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Considering it was similar with the Gimmick Figures (Ie Generic Cross-Z doesn't exist, but Cross-Z Charge does), I want to suggest some kind of behind the scenes reason, but it would be entirely speculatory.
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10-02-2018, 02:12 PM | #23 |
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I just assumed it was because Cross-Z Charge was his default form for his earliest appearances -- which Bottle Change coincided with and which the current run of the Build Figuarts are going off of. That suit just pulled in more legwork than the normal unfortunately.
On the more cynical side though... in regards specifically to Figuarts, I'm betting it's because they kinda know that everyone prefers normal Cross-Z to Charge. Thus by making Charge the normal release, it's easier to have people buy it rather than making them go through hoops for an exclusive that ultimately a lot of people just wouldn't want. Basically, if you know you've got a figure of a suit people are lukewarm on at best; you don't wanna make that one the difficult one to get.
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10-03-2018, 02:09 AM | #24 |
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Though could be possible to see Another Riders done that feature the armors somehow too, but it doesn't look like the figures have a way to do that and this line isn't exactly known for 'play features' like that either. But who knows. It might be one of those poll things they do later as the series gets going more to see where demand is. |
10-03-2018, 04:56 AM | #25 |
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Item pages are up and yeah - only a couple of extra hands for both, Geiz includes the shitty display bases but that's it.
https://tamashii.jp/item/12726/ https://tamashii.jp/item/12727/ I said it already, but I hate this trend so much. I'd rather get charged 6000¥ for Zi-O and have the weapons and some fun accessories or a backdrop of sorts. I mean I can understand why the “we include everything the character held even for a split-second”-attitude isn’t popular anymore but at least include the stupid weapons the characters wield from episode 1 onwards. Although Zi-O has used his gunblade like – twice? I think he only used it as a gun once in episode 5. Still, include that stuff Tamahsii, no one cares about dumb display bases that to my knowledge don’t even have articulated arms for posing. Still, pre-orders go up October 4th in Japan, be ready if you want to get them. |
10-03-2018, 05:57 AM | #26 |
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Ehh, I would not mind not having accessories unless it is super iconic say Dragon Ranger's zyusouken or Brave's Gashacon Sword. Zi-O already is a win in my book just for being super cheap compared to most figuarts these days.
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10-03-2018, 06:26 AM | #27 |
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Part of me doesn't like how they just don't pack the weapons in with new riders much anymore, but at the same time another part of me looks back at previous releases, thinks of the series and goes "In hindsight, they really didn't use their main weapon all that much." Along with the fact that Between W and Zi-O, only Drive, Build and Zi-O weren't packed with their additional weapons. It's actually less common than it seems.
Was annoyed Build didn't come with the Drill Crusher. Thinking back on it, he rarely ever used it at all. Was shocked Drive's Handle Sword and Door Gun were split between Type Wild and Type Dynamic. Thinking back on it, those were the forms that used them most compared to his base form. It's annoying but also feels like it's intentional on top of cost-cutting. It's weird. |
10-03-2018, 07:18 AM | #28 |
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I don't care to Zi-O's weapon. I really happy the Zi-O Figuarts are really cheaper.....
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10-03-2018, 12:49 PM | #29 |
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You've likely seen it before, but take another look at this image:
Specifically, look more closely at the lower-right, just below Ex-Aid and to the right of Geiz. See the falling rose petals? Now go re-watch the opening sequence for Kamen Rider Kiva. Yeah. That's enough of a clue already, but also note the positioning at the front of the display, to the right of Geiz. Note that immediately left of Zi-O is Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Wizard. I expect the final image will be symmetrical. Last edited by Tokumonkey; 10-03-2018 at 11:51 PM.. |
10-03-2018, 01:18 PM | #30 |
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didnt they say that every heisei rider before zio was going to be in the show? why is it a surprise that kiva is here, did i miss something
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