Oh wow, that's a nice price.

Revoltechs would indeed be way too small. A Marvel Legends figure, though a tad bigger/bulkier than a Figuarts could make for a good base as long as you keep in mind that your modifications to it may make it even bigger in the end. They would probably work well if you want to make some big, imposing monsters or creatures.

The best way to go at it in my opinion, would be to choose who you wanna make before trying to find a base figure. That way you can save yourself some sculpting or modding work sometimes. Knowing in advance that your character must have wings for example, you can look for a ML figure that already has some.

Good luck and make sure to show us the results!

Maaan, ever since I saw Ahim's Origin episode, I've been sooo tempted on getting Karou Shinken Red. Not only that, but Mandrake finally has her for a price I'm willing to pay for her.

yeah, about the adding on to existing figures, i intend to cut them down to a sort of frame, then add my parts on. maybe even severing limbs at the joints. i know theres modeling companies out there that sell ball joints cast in clear plastic, but for a first foray i want to build off an existing figure, to get a feel for the process. i cant wait to show you guys what i can do, and if they come out well, maybe ill consider doing commissions. i dont mean to jump the gun, but i am pretty confident in my skill :)

cyclone joker came today. hes not quite as poseable as Kabuto or Agito, but i can forgive it for that, he is from one of my all time favorite toku. $30 shipped was a badass price as well!

Sounds like an excellent price indeed. May I ask where you got it from?

If you think you want Rider #2, then this image,
http://i.imgur.com/e417g.jpg
Or perhaps this image:
http://i.imgur.com/6VTeQ.jpg
Should be all the convincing you need. Paint is a bit thick on the scarf on mine though, does't look as nice as #1's.

i got it from midtowncomics.com. i believe they are sold out, but i saw fang joker for a similar price!

found a figure to start modifying. someone mentioned the green lantern figures, they are just the right size! good thing they are god awful ugly or i would feel bad chopping it up. ive decided on doing a kaijin from the first kamen rider series, the Spider-Man. he looks awesome and i think i can do him justice. wish me luck!

Can any one tell if Zolda comes with his monster or not, the preview pic some him with it but placing like amiami dont so im pretty sure he dosnt but i hope im wrong.

He doesn't

=( why would bandai do it for the first two but not the rest