At this point I really just want Biogreeza and Destwilder to be released so we can have a full set of Ryuki stands.

Blade is one of the few series to even do "broken helmet" stuff, so I don't believe BD Garren is indicative of any trend, as it is one of the most iconic moments of the character. (Remember Motion Revive? When that sadly departed line did Garren, they only did the broken helmet version)

Honestly, the only necessary Gaim release I see left is Overlord Baron. Every other major player is covered. Ichigo and Kiwi are likely, but weren't really used that much. At least Baron Mango acted as a sort of upgrade form akin to Jinba, and Pine was the first use of "arms change." Suika is necessary.... but I really feel like it's unlikely. Such a high price item for a show that didn't rate well and it wasn't exactly a major factor of the story at all. (despite appearing often)

Gesundheit.

I'm pretty sure Bandai cares more about sales than ratings, and Gaim stuff was, and still is, impossible to find- compare to Drive which is pretty damn easy to get hold of. Plus we've gotten two Gaiden films with the possibility of at least one more. I think it's pretty likely that Bandai considers Gaim a success. If they thought of it as a failure like everyone thinks they do, it'd have suffered the same fate as Go-Busters and been ignored completely after its run was over, apart from the obligatory crossover movie.

Yeah no shit I wonder how many years need to pass in order to release one?

I know that it just how the mask part is glue on and not mold into it like other gaim figuarts

It will take years for Kiva to come out maybe 3 or 5 long time

It was a prototype/mock-up. If they do a retail release, it'll probably be properly molded.

Bandai is just trolling you with those Troopers they are never going to release them they were shown once and never again

I did not know where to put this but does anyone know where I could watch the B-Fighter vs B-Fighter Kabuto Movie I can't find it anywhere here is a video to what I am talking about
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BVNSiQCzvo

The reason Gaim items are hard to get a hold of is because the previous season did badly. The reason Drive's are so easy to get is because Gaim did well. Bandai are constantly over or under producing toys based on the previous year, it's a pretty clear trend.

Figuarts are totally different though and don't seem to rely on how well the season itself did, just how well other Figuarts from the same line do and there's probably a reason most Gaim releases were exclusives before other seasons took priority completely.

That's a question that doesn't need to be posed in a toy discussion thread. It belongs Other Toku Series forum, in the Metal Heroes thread.

Sorry I did not think that and could not find the thread either.

Agito :D:


http://i.imgur.com/Vxef6o5.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/TjjMjXU.jpg?3
http://i.imgur.com/FdBhKAl.jpg?3

So I was wondering if I have the opportunity to Pre-Order only Dead Heat Mach or Chaser who should I Pre-Order?

Damn I need to get that new Agito soon.

If I was forced to choose between the two, I'd opt for Chaser. I can't speak for you or anyone else though.

I would go for Chaser too.

I hate you.

I'm personally not a fan of either, but if I had to choose one I'd say Chaser.

Yeah I'd really have to say to go for the one that isn't just a mix of pre existing suits/figures. Chaser is more interesting.

Not that I dislike DH Mach, but if you already have Mach and Type Speed (or Type Dead Heat really) there's not that much interesting about it.

Just got my payment request for Agito and Iron Man. :D

Does anyone have any side-by-side comparison pics of the old and new versions of Figuarts Agito? I've been looking online with no luck. Just curious to see the differences.

I think I saw a couple on 2chan, but the Agito thread there is gone now. I can't imagine you wont find what you're looking for by next week, but I'll post some comparisons when I get mine.

I know I've seen a good comparison in some photo review, but I don't remember which site it was. Of the two (besides here) that I use primarily, only found this one.

http://livedoor.blogimg.jp/hacchaka/...0/303be85a.jpg
from blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/51957689.html

There's another one here. (from mfc)

I remember seeing the old Agito for the first time and being absolutely blown away by it. How times have changed :lol

Teehee :lol

Anyone know the correct kamji for Gaim's Arm Change series ?
Trying to find a lot on Yahoo Japan.

There's no kanji, it's アームズチェンジシリーズ

I can do one before I ship off the Agito I just sold on here if you want. Just let me know if you still need it.

The first post on this page, 5 above, has the photo requested posted.

Bravo is simultaneously not as spiky and even spikier than I expected him to be. Dunno how that works.

Fantastic figure though. Since my Gaim was largely a piece of crap he's really the first Gaim figure I can appreciate in full, and damn, there is a lot to appreciate. Fantastic detailing, fantastic colors and finish. Oren particularly has some fine ass accessories. The fact that I adore the design probably helps a lot too. Super satisfied with this guy. Definitely not helping my desire to get the rest of the Gaim figuarts, haha...

Allow me to try and explain. Bravo's not as spikey because his spikes aren't that large. But is spikier because he is covered in said spikes.

I just opened Duke. He's pretty much awesome and mostly perfect in almost every area (though a lot of his joints feel either too loose or too tight). Great figure. Except. The paint apps and finish on his thigh armor is absolute garbage. Really disappointing too because that's one of the most striking areas of his suit's design. Really disappointing.

It's mainly the black parts that are messed up, so it's not exactly something I can't fix [very crappily] but still. Unhappy. First time I've really seen such crappy work on a figuarts--my Gaim was a lemon but the issues with him were different. This guy's legs were just a mess.

Regardless, this is my first New Generation Rider, and the soda parts are just as awesome in person as I expected them to be. The sculpting and paint on the Genesis Driver and Sonic Arrow are impressive, and as I mentioned, the rest of the figure besides the thighs is great. The Gaim line continues to impress me.

Sadly I had the same problem with my Duke on his thigh as well. I think the reason it happen because it was a hard spot to paint I still love the suit but like you said disappointing.

Pics?
As far as I recall, my Duke is fine, but I'm curious what exactly you're talking about, so I can double check mine.

Yeah mine as well, just checked. No issues with the black paint on his legs whatsoever.

Duke isn't on my immediate list, but Baron is. I'd like to see pics of the issue, too, to see what went wrong.

I just checked mine. There's some light paint splatter and messy linework on the upper, inner thighs. I honestly hadn't noticed prior to just now, but I suspect this may be what he's talking about.

I've tried to fix as much as it as I can by painting over it, but from what remains I think this is the best shot I can get. The inner details are very roughly painted and a bunch of it is uneven or left silver, which makes the whole thing look really messy. You can't see it very well in this picture but the paint on the top of the thigh armor looks quite smudged. The same is true of the bottom of the armor, but I couldn't get any good (or even passable) pics of that. In general it has none of the crisp paint work I've seen in pretty much every other figuarts I've got and even Duke himself beyond this limited area.

The black designs on his left thigh were also all scratched up when I got it, but I filled those out as soon as I got him.

On other news (and nitpicks) my Gaim Pine Arms' lockseed holder doesn't have the silver details painted on. So that's kinda bullcrap. I have great luck with these things.

I'm way late here, but I haven't had much time to get online. I just wanted to say thanks for the Agito pics. Seeing them side by side lets me see the differences. The old one was certainly a svelte lad, wasn't he?

Ami-Ami pre-orders. Live in roughly three hours.

Fire

...Huh. Only one Toku SHF.

And I can't get it. Because I am broke as fuck. And even if I had the money I don't have an AmiAmi account. The salt? It is a retail release metal hero, meaning everybody will probably go after it and drive up the price on the aftermarket.

Life sucks.