[Zolda]

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Originally Posted by Pineapple924

IIRC the announcement for the CSG line said it wouldn't do anything that interacts with the gimmick items.

Yes, you're correct. It's very unfortunate. Looks like the CSG line only focuses on weapons and other items beside Drivers/trinkets.

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Originally Posted by Pineapple924

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the CSMs based off the Actor's Props by default? I distinctly remember the CSM Kaixa promo showing off the Blaygun, and it was massive compared to the DX.

I'd like to clarify my statement.

Since Den-O, there are 2 types of Driver/trinket props:
- The ones used by the civilian actors, and
- the one used by the suit actors.

As far as I know, CSM's for series that aired from 2000-2006 have sizes like the props used by the suit actors, while CSM's for series that aired from 2007 onward have sizes like the props used by the civilian actors, so they're basically just glorified DX. It's in line with what happened during the series' production. Series from Den-O onward had the civilian actors use DX-sized props, while series before Den-O had the civilian actors use the same props as the ones used by the suit actors.

There was also the CS line, a precursor to the CSM line. The CS line were closer in size to the suit actor props.

Oh, and there was also official Replica line manufactured by Rainbow Zoukei for Toei Hero Net. This line was a 1/1 recreation made by the same company that fabricated all KR suits until this day.

Here's a comparison video of the DX, CS, and CSM line of Den O Belt:

Here's a comparison video of the DX, CS, CSM, and Replica line of Kuuga's Arcle Belt:

Dang. That Replica looks amazingly glorious. The CSM is the closest one in accuracy.

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Originally Posted by JusticeMagnum

Also technically speaking the CSM releases are prop size accurate. from W onwards since the prop that the actors use before they Transform is just straight up the DX toy just painted better (you can literally see the screw holes if you pay close enough attention). Although I understand that that?s not what Zolda?s asking for though.

Yes, you're right. What I'm asking for is role playing toys that are accurate to the props used by the suit actors, not the civilian actors.

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Originally Posted by Actar

I think the CSM line has moved away from the whole "modified DX toys" thing. That has now been taken over by the "Memorial" or "Premium DX" line.

As far as I know, the Memorial DX line is just DX with more complete sounds effects and voices from the actors, and very minor modifications to the original, usually released right after a series ends. I'm not sure about the Premium DX line, though. It looks like a fancier DX line, fancier than the Memorial DX line, yet not as fancy as the CSM line.

Bandai has created too much sub-line/modification line that it's too hard for me to keep up. If they intend to create a fancier DX, then they should just stick to the Memorial DX line (for the most recently aired series) or the Premium DX line (for older series that never had Memorial DX releases). The CSM line should only be reserved for role playing toys that are accurate to the props used by the suit actors. I mean, isn't the CSM's tagline "role playing toys for adults"? Why would I want a DX-sized toys but only with better materials and fancier lights and sounds? Adults want adult-sized toys, not kid-sized DX toys.