[KamenRiderBlack]

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Honestly, other than the nifty addion of the piston-like exhaust things on the joints I don't see how that 01 design is any less "human body with lines" than the new Kikaider. The entire "intimidation" aspect is just muscle definition and a grimace.

I like it, but from the little I can infer from the design the new style figure looks to be following the exact same aesthetic.

Hi there, yes, I didn't explain too much on why I feel that way.

Kikaider 01 is the successor to Kikaider, his first appearance, he burst out of a Nio Guardian statue. Watch at around the 6:20 mark,

The shapes used to depict his "muscles" are closer to Japanese Buddhist statues, in how bulbous they are. Takeya marries this look with the qualities of a motorcycle/car's shell. It's a very subtle and meaningful design for old fans, brings that "scifi-real" feel and also very exciting as an update.

Btw, this was a damned good set, if you're an SIC fan. I really recommend it, it's one of my favorite toy sets around.