S.H. Figuarts (Toku Related) Thread

Yellow Ranger · 10-13-2014, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Talisman

I'll settle for a Domon renewal and Allenby finally seeing the light of day.

Rain can come too, I guess.

Or this works too.

Electric Turahk · 10-13-2014, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Well guys, good news and bad news. Sentai Tamashii got to talk to one of our contacts from Bluefin while at NYCC.

- B-Fighters will NOT be released in the US. They will not be importing any of them as they are all exclusives. They will not be released in this market.

- Bluefin had no idea the Akaranger body was larger than standard SHF's. They literally said "must have used a new body type" in response. So yeah, that's all on the Japanese end of things.

- Since there's no Akibaranger to market further sentai SHF's through the importation of Sentai SHF's in the US is pretty much done. They won't rule out importing the Gokaigers entirely but that's no longer their focus. Something vague about "fan demand" making it happen but that's it. They are strictly focusing, for the forseeable future, on Injustice, Mario/Video Game, and other miscellaneous figuarts. So yeah, imports of other sentais are pretty much over even if they do come out in Japan.

- Same goes for Kyoryuger. Only a big maybe about them being imported, only if there's demand. But since so many of them are exclusives it's probably not going to happen. Again vague "fan demand".

- The vague and frankly confusing answer they gave about Gaim? No. They can't release them. Because they haven't finished releasing them in Japan. It's a licensing issue.

- And a bonus for non-toku SHF fans, SHF Tuxedo Mask is coming! Tentatively for March 2015 in Japan!! Also the Kinikuman Figuarts cant currently be released because of licensing issues, but for some bizarre reason they CAN release the wresting ring tamashii stages meant to go with the Kinikuman figuarts.

Is it wrong of me to interpret some of the answers as "also don't expect Riders?" :/ Damn Bluefin... What the bloody hell happened... None of this is what any of us wanted to hear, I feel.

Talisman · 10-13-2014, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

Is it wrong of me to interpret some of the answers as "also don't expect Riders?" :/ Damn Bluefin... What the bloody hell happened... None of this is what any of us wanted to hear, I feel.

I'm holding out hope that's not the case, but it's not hard to read between the lines and see it as such.

Electric Turahk · 10-13-2014, 11:06 AM

On an unrelated note, has anyone managed to get a Bravo off of Mandarake yet? I keep responding to my FigInStock alerts instantly, but they're already listed as Sold Out when they get put up... Most annoying.

WolzardFire · 10-13-2014, 11:57 AM

So wait, does that mean figuarts are going to become STRICTLY anime-based? If so, that would be very depressing, as there are still figures that i wanna see *COUGH Wolzard Fire COUGH*

FormerTitanium · 10-13-2014, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WolzardFire

So wait, does that mean figuarts are going to become STRICTLY anime-based? If so, that would be very depressing, as there are still figures that i wanna see *COUGH Wolzard Fire COUGH*

No whatever japan/tamashi nation does with Figuarts will now only most likely be in Japan only. Bluefin going from what they just told us will not bring over any toku-related stuff such as Sentai (maybe Kamen Rider) unless fans demand are high enough. What Bluefin wants to do is branch out more to than their typical Toku-related stuff.

XW1n5t0nX · 10-13-2014, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by WolzardFire

So wait, does that mean figuarts are going to become STRICTLY anime-based? If so, that would be very depressing, as there are still figures that i wanna see *COUGH Wolzard Fire COUGH*

No. Toku Figuarts will still happen, it's just very slim that Bluefin will release them. Video game and anime ones though seem to still be getting releases here in the states.

H3N51N · 10-13-2014, 01:01 PM

Yeah, the reason for that is gaming & anime fandoms are bigger in America than the Toku fandom. Sad, but true.

ZeoRangerV · 10-14-2014, 11:50 AM

Question for those who own Bravo:

How the hell do you swap the hands without causing yourself pain? Ow ow ow.

Kiwami · 10-14-2014, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Question for those who own Bravo:

How the hell do you swap the hands without causing yourself pain? Ow ow ow.

You don’t. I wear bandages since the day I got him. It hurts. A lot.

Oh my god he heard us! Run! Run for the hillllllllllllllls!

Aaaarrrrrrrgggghhhhhhhhh!

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10-13-2014, 07:26 AM	#12132
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	Quote: Originally Posted by Den-O Well guys, good news and bad news. Sentai Tamashii got to talk to one of our contacts from Bluefin while at NYCC. - B-Fighters will NOT be released in the US. They will not be importing any of them as they are all exclusives. They will not be released in this market. - Bluefin had no idea the Akaranger body was larger than standard SHF's. They literally said "must have used a new body type" in response. So yeah, that's all on the Japanese end of things. - Since there's no Akibaranger to market further sentai SHF's through the importation of Sentai SHF's in the US is pretty much done. They won't rule out importing the Gokaigers entirely but that's no longer their focus. Something vague about "fan demand" making it happen but that's it. They are strictly focusing, for the forseeable future, on Injustice, Mario/Video Game, and other miscellaneous figuarts. So yeah, imports of other sentais are pretty much over even if they do come out in Japan. - Same goes for Kyoryuger. Only a big maybe about them being imported, only if there's demand. But since so many of them are exclusives it's probably not going to happen. Again vague "fan demand". - The vague and frankly confusing answer they gave about Gaim? No. They can't release them. Because they haven't finished releasing them in Japan. It's a licensing issue. - And a bonus for non-toku SHF fans, SHF Tuxedo Mask is coming! Tentatively for March 2015 in Japan!! Also the Kinikuman Figuarts cant currently be released because of licensing issues, but for some bizarre reason they CAN release the wresting ring tamashii stages meant to go with the Kinikuman figuarts. Is it wrong of me to interpret some of the answers as "also don't expect Riders?" :/ Damn Bluefin... What the bloody hell happened... None of this is what any of us wanted to hear, I feel. __________________

10-13-2014, 07:43 AM	#12133
Talisman Devil from the Depths Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Airspace B7R Posts: 8,023	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk Is it wrong of me to interpret some of the answers as "also don't expect Riders?" :/ Damn Bluefin... What the bloody hell happened... None of this is what any of us wanted to hear, I feel. I'm holding out hope that's not the case, but it's not hard to read between the lines and see it as such. __________________ Fly with me on Bluesky! Talisman on MyFigureCollection

10-13-2014, 11:06 AM	#12134
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	On an unrelated note, has anyone managed to get a Bravo off of Mandarake yet? I keep responding to my FigInStock alerts instantly, but they're already listed as Sold Out when they get put up... Most annoying. __________________

10-13-2014, 11:57 AM	#12135
WolzardFire Verified Badass Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 174	So wait, does that mean figuarts are going to become STRICTLY anime-based? If so, that would be very depressing, as there are still figures that i wanna see COUGH Wolzard Fire COUGH __________________ Sentai i have Finished: Zyuranger,Dekaranger Thru Shinkenger, Gokaiger,Kyoryuger