I suspect one element is that Kuuga releases can require less new tooling for the base figure, and possibly fewer accessories than later Riders would require.

Is Kuuga considered a relatively popular Rider? Something at the end of the Ex-Aid Ganbarizing thing gave me that impression, in addition to the surprising number of SS Kuuga releases.

I'm still a little heartbroken that Hibiki didn't sell apparently better, since I think it's a stunning-quality release, and the accessories put most other Figuarts to shame. I'd immediately snap up other Hibiki Riders now that I've seen most of the show. (Am I right that it didn't sell well? I thought someone brought that up before, and Bandai doesn't seem to be in a hurry to re-purpose that mold for Todoroki, Ibuki, etc.)

I confess that while I'm happy that Kuuga fans are seeing cool releases, each new one leaves me mildly annoyed that it's not a main Rider that hasn't yet seen a Shinkocchou Seihou release. Must... be... happy... for... others...! *struggle*

Well Kuuga is responsible for kicking off the Heisei era of Kamen Riders into what it is today so naturally he's held in higher regard than most other series.

Plus, Kuuga's forms are usually relatively easy to do seeing as all you really need is a pallet swap.

TECHNICALLY, many of them also have unique shoulder pads, and a couple have alternate shins. But yeah, color's just about it. XD

And I love it.

Is there any place cheaper than NY for amazing mighty?

AmiAmi just shipped out Gold Drive last night. Not sure if anybody else bothered picking up this figure, but I know I'm excited to have Professor Banno in figuarts form.

I ended up cancelling mine because i lost interest but then I saw a review online and it looked a lot better in hand so I'll probably reorder it

I did, but mine won't be shipping until at least next week when the new Transformers come in. I keep hoping we get a Gold Heart announcement at some point so I can line up Gold Drive, Super Mashin Chaser & Gold Heart (EDIT: oops lol) together.

You said Gold Drive twice :lol.

Mine got shipped yesterday too! Should be arriving with a Cosmic Stand/Claw module that I saw on AmiAmi for 280yen :lol

I got mine already its nothing special it does wat it needs to but i am pretty annoyed by the fact that it''s written as gord drive on the box.

I don't think anyone expected Gold Drive to be any special...It's simply a really good villain repaint on-top of a really good Rider mold. It's all it really needed to be and from the look of it, it succeeds.

Looking forward to getting mine locally. Banno's one of my favorite dark rider types.