It's not unreasonable to assume secondary forms (Gaim Pineapple, Baron Mango, Ryugen Kiwi) as being web exclusives, I don't think. Especially in the case of Gaim Banana Arms... which is the only secondary form after Baron Mango that I really want.

I still don't know why the Armor on the Figuarts isn't just temovable and swappable, no transforming necessary

A new Gaim figure for Pineapple, strawberry, and watermelon? I hope there aren't four Jimba forms? banana gaim?

One gaim figure with orange arms, then armor packs like Beast Mantles would be way easier

The problem with swappable armor on Figuarts is the heads.

SHF heads are removable

Yes, but you'd have to have a different head for each of the armors. No way all of that stuff is getting packed in when they can get people to double dip.

Even if they did try to make the gimmick work, it would be way too fiddly, and they couldn't use the same system as ACG because the visors won't look right from every angle.

Absolutely. I think it works out better for Bandai financially and for us in getting a higher quality figure. Sure, we'll end up paying a bit more, but all the extra pack-in heads and armor would have raised the price anyway.

Figuarts are for older collectors and not meant to be play with. If you want removable and swappable armor then get the AC figures. Those are cheaper and more fun to play with. The Jimba forms other then his Lemon forum will likely be two pack web exclusives.

Again, figuarts Gaim will NOT be going that route just due to the fact that the Fourze Module sets sold very poorly. They would be competing with the gimmick figure line again.

LOL Are they though? ARE THEY? I mean, I'm sure the figuarts will spike on the aftermarket too, but it was a hell of a lot easier to score orders for the SHF for me than the AC line.