The OG SHFs may not look very good nowadays, but they still very much hold up in terms of articulation and engineering. The original Black, for example, may as well be like a blank articulated body, I loved messing with him and Kuuga and Agito back when my collection was still starting out.

As for SS Black, just treat him gently. Bend joins that feel tight slowly, use shock oil on ones that feel a bit too rigid and as for the rubber and display him in a pose that won't stress the material over time. I keep mine in one of his signature poses that doesn't have his arms spread or splayed out and since my room's also cool, the rubber's been fine.

Sounds like a lot of maintenance for what should be a fun toy, but trust me it's worth it and he poses fantastically.

If I could best describe the feel of the old Kuugas it'd be that they're like Souchaku Henshin only prettier and more fun. No bulky metal armour, just metal feet. Solid jointing, quality paint, and Pegasus' bowgun actually has geared thingies, which even the Figure-rise didn't do! These almost feel like they're from a Kuuga anime or something. (in fact they're proportionally very similar to the manga, albeit not aesthetically)

Cheers on the advice, too! Luckily for Black I am getting him mostly for display. I have the model kit if I want to take lots of action shots and the Renewal if I just want something to handle without fear. Hell, I'm even considering getting the OG Black just so I can have the entire evolution of Figuarts represented in one suit. The SS will be a lot more look, a lot less touch. :D

Also I may have been a bit bad and ordered more Kuugas just now. :x Funny how my Figuarts collection has ballooned in just this year alone, and yet despite being nowhere near as refined and accurate as the Zero One SHFs, I still feel like I got my money's worth of these Kuugas. Figuarts today are practically art pieces at times, but there's something to be said about the days when they were still basically toys.

Only odd thing I've noticed is that Ultimate Kuuga is a lot taller than the rest. Almost by a whole head. He seemed normal sized in the show, at least when he transformed next to Ichijo, but then there wasn't much height comparisons in that snowy field. Is this actually accurate or just Bandai trying to make it look cooler?

A few new SHFUpgrade products -- the first is a sticker sheet for Genius and Demons. Genius gets the usual Build Driver stickers, while Demons gets Spider and Vail stickers for his Driver and stickers specifically for the phone

https://img.boutirapp.com/i/Xa5dw3-n...HF86EspeOR=slg

There's also... just straight up a Seihou W Cyclone/Joker listing?? I'm kind of confused what's going on here since usually they just sell their own upgrade stuff. And this is their own photos too. If I'm missing something someone please tell me

https://shfupgrade.boutir.com/item/%...801600?cat=all

Since many ppl are getting the Fuuto PI SS Cylone Joker because its cheaper than a regular ss cylone joker on the aftermarket (and because it comes with more stuff), SHF Upgrade is offerring a service where they can repaint your fuuto ss cyclone joker to a color scheme more akin to the live action show. So the listing is for the service and you have to mail them your ss fuuto pi w. Its pretty much for domestic customers in hk.

... oh! Huh. I didn't realise that the Fuuto PI version actually HAD any real differences; does anyone know the big ones? I guess comparison will be easier once it's actually out in a few days though

Biggest difference is the larger scarf option is a wired fabric one rather than a large plastic piece. More subtle difference is W's overall pain scheme is more accurate-looking and a bit more metallic in the Cyclone side's case.

Honestly the differences in green are very subtle and half the time look more like the product of different lighting. Seems like a bit of an unnecessary service but maybe some people are really particular about specific shades.

If SHF Upgrade sold a replacement Seihou scarf, I would buy it for my FRS figure.

2022 event exclusives :

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Tamashii Nations 2022 exclusives revealed.

We've got Dark Trigger (with extra parts for Z), Zenkaizer Black, Jack Revice and OG Colors Ichigou.
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