https://bandai-hobby.net/item/5933/
So today Bandai-Hobby updated the pics for FRS Gaim, and I noticed something interesting

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...0f1b80d0e644e&

They posted two pics of Gaim in standing pose. They have some differences, and I assume the left is actually how the kit would look like straight built, aaand it looks pretty good

Yeah, that's pretty impressive.

Only real obvious downside is the huge stickers on the forearms and thighs, but short of pre-painting I can't imagine how those could've been done otherwise.

I'm excited, though I ordered mine from a domestic retailer (I gotta support local hobby stores, what few there are!) so I'll be waiting a bit longer.

While the final/ultimate Heisei Rider forms seem to be the next main batch of products in line, starting with Kuuga Ultimate, who here has a Showa Rider they would like to see get the FrS treatment? Personally I kind of want a Kamen Rider Stronger with interchangeable pieces for his Charge Up form.

I?m personally hoping they go for a bit more variety than sticking to just one theme now.

As for Showa Riders, I know they?ve done Shin 1 but I?d quite like a classic version.

Bandai Hobby blog for FRS Gaim

https://bandaihobby.hatenablog.com/e...4/01/12/180000

https://cdn-ak.f.st-hatena.com/image...1225103207.jpg

https://cdn-ak.f.st-hatena.com/image...1225103449.jpg

https://cdn-ak.f.st-hatena.com/image...1225103504.jpg

Yeah, if they ever do this the G3 kit would be top on the list for me, and if they decide to release G3-X as well, Bandai probably would save money by reusing existing parts, particularly the undersuit parts. Heck, they could probably have a combo pack as web premium.

That blue suit looks great. Love the texture, and the orange plating looks real good.

Also while it seems to have a lot of stickers, most of them look like they'd be easy to replace with paint.

Attachment 63532

The metallic orange is 6/10 in my opinion. Decent effort, but patchy and looks especially thin on the chest and visor which are unfortunately the most prominent pieces. Seems to me that their plating technique generally struggles with curves and moulded details.

Other than that, it's one of the better releases I would say.

https://bandai-hobby.net/news/detail/3580/
https://bandai-hobby.net/temp/o_1ho9...5b5g512kk7.jpg

Kinda miss the seasonal announcement they made, it's just feel more special that way. Anyway, do you guys think they'll show Ultimate Kuuga here? since they teased it after they revealed FRS Kiva.

https://bandai-hobby.net/images/193_...0mmvlto3l.jpeg
https://bandai-hobby.net/item/6127/
There he is, and he's pretty darn nice.

But why is it pricier tho? I'm guessing it's because of the part separation(?)