I only ever get stands when I have a specific display in mind (Such as Ryuki's Final Vent). Otherwise, they're not really necessary beyond extra stability.

I guess I have bought enough for several dynamic poses.

Bluefin posted a picture of White ranger/kiba ranger box art, the figure looks great, http://https://www.facebook.com/Tamashii.USA?ref=ts&fref=ts.

I wonder what use does the extra blade of byakkoshinken/Saba have.

My guess, one exciting blade for swordly-slash'n'stabs, one for calm post-activity sheathly-stuffeditude.

He looks great. First Sentai Figyoufart purchase for sure. Love love RUV that suit so it's an insta-buy.

One is extended, one is not.

I just said that.

Totally missed that somehow. Oops. xD

NO PROBLEM MAN IT'S ALL GOOD.

I'm just glad that we're getting the Agile Cat Ranger period.

Finally got around to opening up the Figuarts I picked up from my August AmiAmi order:

Blade - Top-notch quality, like the Ryuki Figuarts, so any critiquing feels like nitpicking. I would've liked metal feet like the Ryuki Riders, but he's still pretty stable without it. The stickers weren't...as irritating as I'd afraid they'd be (there've been stickers as tiny or tinier from Prime Arms Micron figures as these ones), but the stickers don't feel like they have much adhesive, so I am afraid they'll end up vacuum bait someday.

Tiger - My fifth Ryuki Rider but first without a contract monster to increase bang for the buck value. Solid figure though. Dest Claws aren't the easiest to pop in to his wrist joint, but they look pretty slick when you can get them on securely.

Tajadol Combo - My first OOO Figuart. He's ok; his aesthetic appeal certainly helps make up for some lackluster accessories and any issues with the body. His wings should've been included though.

Wizard Flame Style - I've debated picking this one up for a while but was hesitant after some complaints about QC issues. Aside from some slightly loose feet, mine's come up aces so far. I like the variety of skirts (mine came with the first release Strike Robe bonus) and like Tajadol, the red they used makes him very eye catching. I was already looking into the Wizard Effects Part Set, but now I'm more motivated to get it (though I don't really have enough room right now to display the oversized arm part from the effects part set).

I think the Byakkoshinken has two modes to represent it when Kou isn't and is transformed. I don't remember an instance in which it extended during a fight.
Not sure why Kibaranger would need both versions, if that is the case, because he's obviously transformed. Although it might've been unextended whenever Kou held it up so Byakko could talk for him.

I'd say go for the stands, even when you're not putting them in Dynamic poses, they stabalize the figures, especially when they're holding heavy accessories and they're flexible enough to be useful in collection even outside of SHF and they're pretty darn cheap for what you get. I converted to buying stands when the first SHF I ever had (DekaRed)'s cabinet was bumped and dropped several shelves and chipped slightly on the back of his helmet. It's just safer. Plus, displays just look better with them, tbh.

Edit: Nevermind. I saw my idiocy as soon as I posted. Nothing to see here, move along. :D

Edit 2: Thought of a question as to make this post worthwhile:

Are there any 3rd party generic effects that are more or less in scale with the SHF stuff?