S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

Kurona · 08-18-2021, 01:18 PM

I mean, I absolutely get the appeal of joints being less visible. It... I mean it kinda goes without saying, right? In theory it's obviously more accurate to the suit and gives a more seamless appearance.

Personally though? And this might be a bit of a weird opinion, but even if there were technology that would allow for a perfectly seamless appearance; I think I'd still prefer the visible joints! There's something just really cool about them to me, at least on Kamen Riders? The appearance of most Riders to begin with involves layers and armour, so the joints feed into that and just look cool to me

ShiShiLeo · 08-18-2021, 01:37 PM

Also don't forget that the Akibaranger suits were designed to look like toys! The knees and elbow armor is supposed to resemble a figuart joint.

I actually think the Saber suit knees and ankles also do this well.

TheRaizin · 08-18-2021, 06:12 PM

Metsuboujinrai will go up tomorrow.
6,600 yen.

I'll pass. Tho, neat he has the katana.

Kurona · 08-18-2021, 06:49 PM

Oh, god, that's really sick actually

Kurona · 08-18-2021, 07:00 PM

Here's the pre-order page! He's the first 2022 release, and perhaps more importantly than the katana, comes with his Go To Utopia pointing hand

https://p-bandai.jp/item/item-1000161585

TheRaizin · 08-18-2021, 07:12 PM

So, uh, we're getting Dire Wolf, right? And ZAIA? Please?

Talisman · 08-18-2021, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRaizin

So, uh, we're getting Dire Wolf, right? And ZAIA? Please?

I don't want another Vulcan announced until I see what Sentinel has in store and when. But that's just me.

Kurona · 08-18-2021, 07:35 PM

Releasing Dire Wolf before Rampage Gatling would be downright hilarious. But I guess it's a whole trend now of not doing the Main Rider's TV Final Form for ages, right?

SilverRider · 08-18-2021, 07:38 PM

Just got my METSUBOUJINRAI with Hobby Genki, https://hobby-genki.com/en/shfiguart...boujinrai.html

Kurona · 08-18-2021, 07:40 PM

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Just got my METSUBOUJINRAI with Hobby Genki, https://hobby-genki.com/en/shfiguart...boujinrai.html

Can you vouch for their service? Is their shipping good? I hadn't heard about this site before; it seems like a great option!

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08-18-2021, 01:18 PM	#22631
Kurona Showa Girl Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9,064	I mean, I absolutely get the appeal of joints being less visible. It... I mean it kinda goes without saying, right? In theory it's obviously more accurate to the suit and gives a more seamless appearance. Personally though? And this might be a bit of a weird opinion, but even if there were technology that would allow for a perfectly seamless appearance; I think I'd still prefer the visible joints! There's something just really cool about them to me, at least on Kamen Riders? The appearance of most Riders to begin with involves layers and armour, so the joints feed into that and just look cool to me __________________

08-18-2021, 01:37 PM	#22632
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,852	Also don't forget that the Akibaranger suits were designed to look like toys! The knees and elbow armor is supposed to resemble a figuart joint. I actually think the Saber suit knees and ankles also do this well. __________________

08-18-2021, 06:12 PM	#22633
TheRaizin Reiei Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 3,691	Metsuboujinrai will go up tomorrow. 6,600 yen. I'll pass. Tho, neat he has the katana. __________________ Art on: https://twitter.com/Rei_eiiii8

08-18-2021, 06:49 PM	#22634
Kurona Showa Girl Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9,064	Oh, god, that's really sick actually __________________