I agree that Kiwami Arms seems like a downgrade from Kachidoki in comparsion.

I didnt like the design at first, but over time it really did grow on me. I think what brought it down really was the fruit pattern on his chest.

I do wish that he had a little bit more to him other than the fact that he can use everyone's weapons. It would've been nice if Kiwami Arms himself had a unique weapon on his own, though I do like how Kouta utlizied the weapon combos in ways that didn't make it seem like he was cycling through them whenever he pleased.

I'm still disappointed by the fact we never saw the DJ Gun Sojinto Mode (Sword Mode + Daidaimaru). Although, I still say that the Budou Ryuhou/Donkachi combo was one of the most out-of-left-field and clever combos used.

I loved it when he would weapon spam.

Being a Gundam fanboy, it instantly reminded me of a Funnel attack.

I think it's detestable that Bandai won't make a weapons pack for Kiwami arms :(

I mean I understand why they wouldn't from a marketing pov, but I do wish they would go an extra mile for the fans who made their line really successful.

Well Bandai expects that when you want all the other weapons for Kiwami Arms you buy all the other Figuarts releases.

And if you were "one of the fans who made their line really successful" as you so put it, you'd probably be doing exactly that.

My point exactly when I said I understand why they'd do that.. but perhaps a gesture for fans (even if it's an exclusive pack) would result in multiplier effects due to higher brand loyalty? I don't know. But it'd be nice for the fans.

Also, I think most of us saw this marketing strategy coming from real far away when the gimmick for Kiwami arms was first revealed. So maybe giving an exclusive weapons pack may have been a pleasant delight for their fan base. I'm quite sure there are many people who would still get the other arms changes, and besides, all exclusives, so how much could they possibly lose?

/end rant

That aside, I've grown to like Kiwami arms' design for its royal feel. Hopefully the Bandai silver really stands out on the figure.

Looking at my empty wallet, it's totally working :(

The way I see it though, if you are interested in the Gaim-FiguArts you already have a considerable amount of weapons once it comes out.

The only thing they could have done better in my opinion would've been packaging it with the Kagematsu of Matsubokkuri Energy. Because Gaim-Kiwami uses the damn thing so often and I doubt I will buy Matsubokkuri Shin (if they do him at all) just for the weapon.

Another DJ-Gun/Sword is kind of pointless, I know he uses it often as a finisher, but still...

Also, this is really late, but how many here have preordered the Batman figure? Just to get an overall feel of how popular it is from the get go.

Lol, that and a ton of sonic arrows from exclusive genesis driver figures :/

But man, I wish I could have my baron and Kiwami duel each other with Banaspears..