or the drive riders, I've checked with 'em. the other thing I'm a bit iffy with alternative is his stylized shin, he can stand straight because of that stylized shin
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/hacchaka/...f70ad988-s.jpg

He still looks shorter compared to his ryuki brethren
http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/hacchaka/...d0a263bf-s.jpg

Now that I've watched Gaim, I have a pressing need to get...pretty much all the figures, really. (the only things I'm skipping on thus far are Bujin Gaim, Jimber Arms, Kiwami Arms, Ryugen Yomi and the bikes). I got Gaim Orange Arms a while ago, and I have an order coming soon with Bravo, Duke, Pine Gaim and Mango Baron (and have Marika ordered though she won't ship out until anther figure comes out). So I guess I already have a decent starting point.

But damn, I want the others--especially looking to get Baron's other arms. Kaito was my favorite character, and Mango, while an awesome form, isn't nearly representative enough. Here's to hoping Bandai doesn't put off releasing Lord Baron for too long.

I will say, though, the situation with the Sonic Arrows is going to be dull. There's what, five Riders who just use those...six if I eventually change my mind and go for the Jimber Arms. It's gonna be kinda boring. I just wish Bandai had at least thrown in effect parts for the New Generation Riders in their own fruity colors. To add a little variety or whatnot. Oh well.

There are some awesome shots of Drive Type Formula at the SHF Blog:

http://i.imgur.com/rPgOhVh.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/q91ANHA.jpg

Also, for the pain in the butt they'll be the sticker-sheet is actually very well done and the instructions look very good.

http://i.imgur.com/4pvjlOX.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/ws4B6rQ.jpg

But still... stickers.

Type Formula looks really good, stickers aside.

I want it, but... I don't have THAT much of an investment in Drive.

It just sucks that out of all of Drive's upgrade forms, THIS is the one they decided to make exclusive instead of that godawful Deadheat form. I might have actually bought this if it wasn't an exclusive.

Agreed entirely. Again, I don't understand the logic behind it. Deadheat is barely used and is more of an upgrade for Mach, and it really doesn't qualify as a "mid-season upgrade", whereas Type Formula is very much a direct upgrade from Type Speed, and used far more frequently.

I'm taking this as another indication that whether something will be a web exclusive is determined far in advance of the product's release. I suspect it can't be changed by the time the show airs. The people making Figuarts are probably taking their best guess when they're given the initial designs.

Still just a hypothesis, of course.

What's a fair price to pay for the Baron Lemon Energy exclusive? What was it exclusive to, again?

A tamashii nations event. It was some sort of lottery deal, I believe.

I have no idea what a good price for it is, though. I see it go for around 5000 on mandarake, which seems decent enough considering it was a raffle figure... There was one for 4.5k up just now (maybe the reason for this question?) which I actually find really tempting. I'd totally go for it if I wasn't so broke :< But yeah, apparently it sold for 5k when it came out, so getting it for that much seems pretty reasonable.

I wouldn't do over 5k before shipping. He's really come down in price lately so there's no need to pay the 6000+ some places (Amiami) are asking now.