Ohhhh...I'm conflicted. I already have the original one and it's one of my favorites. That said though, it definitely isn't the best proportion wise and the renewal looks much better in that aspect. Plus, yeah, it'll have all the bells and whistles of what Figuarts are now. I love Kuuga but I don't know if I want to double dip for about $50 or so dollars when I'm happy with the version I already have.

URGH! So bitter sweet. Looks so good, but DAMMIT, it isn't Kiva!

Why do we not have Kiva yet? This is inexcusable!!!!

On the other hand, holy ****!! Now THAT is a vast improvement!!!

I just hope Bandai remembers how to do this thing called Quality Control.

That looks lovely.
Kiva can wait another year if the renewals are this good~

I was gunning for either this guy or Kiva, so I'm fine either way, the paint on my old SH Kiva and SHF kuuga are both fading because I owned them during a period where I didn't really take care of them so it'll be nice to at least next year replace one of em :D

I need this now, and I'll probably have to go sell my Kuuga now. Wow that looks beautiful.

http://www.cow-spot.co.uk/tokusatsu/...3949874984.jpg

Staff are working on #4 and #5 already.
The order of Rider planned for Shinkochou Seiho is linked with the release of Tamashii Effect sets.
BURNING FLAME = Hibiki
IMPACT = Kabuto('s clockup actions)

Tamashii Nation 2014 will show new Tamashii Effect lineup, and may hint the next Shinkocchou Rider.

Renewal of Black, RX, and Shadowmoon is deal to popularity overseas (Asia).
S.H. Figuarts Rider renewal = ver. 1.5.
Releasing Robo Rider, Bio Rider, and bikes is a project to reproduce the scene in Kamen Rider Black RX Around the World.

Also looking into Shinkochou Seiho for non-Rider characters.





Suika Arms for S.H.Figuarts was planned at early stage, and probably will be the largest item for the series.
Knuckle and Jam will probably be out.

So glad I waited before buying this guy. The old one has history, but the renewal is just amazing looking. I'm with the Kiva crowd too, but I'm sure it's not far off. The funny thing about Kiva is they have no old figure to improve upon, so it will be interesting to see if they hit a home run with him or not.

AMAZING news

WATERMELON ARMS!!!!! This is a must have

Although I also want a massive Helheim stage set or something that will work a diorama for all these awesome figures. Invest (even SHFZero) would e nice

Knuckle is bought. Jam maybe. The apples are sold as well.

Kurokage troop 3 pack PLEASE

Well, Kiva's basically in the same situation as Hibiki and Hibiki was fantastic so I have faith.


And of course they would announce this a couple of weeks after I picked up the original Kuuga SHF....gaaaaah! Definite pick up for me. Now please bring Kiva.