ShiShiLeo Paints Toku Stuff

ShiShiLeo · 08-10-2022, 11:27 AM

Shodo-XX

Kamen Rider Generations

Yikes, these are some awesome looking figure. Kuuga in particular really shines with that metallic red paint.

It was hard to color match Zero-One's color but it turned out okay- it looks a lot better in person.

I wasn't really planning to collect Shodo/Shodo-XX but since I already had Ichigo, I figured I would grab Kuuga and Zero-One for a first of the generation display.

Also here is Black RX, who I normally love but this figure just feels a little off and I'm not sure why.

Anyway, Shodo-XX looks quite good, though the articulation is a little loose and inconsistent all over. Zero-One's left ankle joint keeps wanting to set itself. And while I do think the shoulder pads look excellent, they definitely limit the movement and poses of the arms.

Many thanks to Blade Raider for helping me acquire these figures.

ShiShiLeo · 09-06-2022, 12:01 PM

Kaigan! Ore! Let's go! Kakugo! Go Go Go! Ghost!

Figure Rise Standard Kamen Rider Ghost appears out of nowhere!

Maybe it's because I haven't built one in a while and forgot how easy they are, but this kit was completed shockingly fast. It was over before I knew it and the mostly black design meant zero panel lining was needed.

Because I don't have a good orange, I opted to use the included stickers. Thus, for paint:

> Shine Silver on the jacket buttons, shoulder strap clips, areas of the driver, and in small areas where the silver parts are cut from the runner.
> Gunmetal Grey on the inside of the driver. I also used ceramic polish to make the shell of the driver a bit more transparent.
> Metallic Orange on the edges of where the orange stickers go on the jacket. This is most noticeable on the hood. Painting these edge areas help the stickers out a ton and does a good job of covering up the stickered look. Orange on the driver handle and belt straps as well. (I'm glad the suit jacket hides the belt straps because I could not get it to look good with metallic orange paint).

Speaking of stickers, the "thick stickers" used all over the body of the Ghost suit are actually quite good. They are perfectly fitted into the recessed portions of the suit and I honestly think they are superior if Bandai tried to pre-paint the same parts.

Another interesting thing to note is that the A runner where all the clear plastic parts are uses a much softer plastic than normal. It's really great at stopping cracks and chips in the parts. Though, if you understand plastics, you'll know that these parts have the potential to become "sticky" if they aren't able to breath. I won't be surprised if this kit has sticky residue developed on some parts after sitting on the shelf for years unopened. It's not a huge issue, you'll just have to wash the parts.

Overall, while Ghost is one of my least favorite shows/suits, you cannot deny the quality of this kit. There are many places Bandai could've cheapened out, like the use of two separate blacks for the hands and the aforementioned stickers. There are also many places where this kit is superior to the SHF in my opinion. In the end I'm thankful there was very little extra work I needed to put into this kit.

As far as negatives, oh boy this kit has very limited articulation. Just the nature of wearing the hoodie, which hinders the arms movement, the leg spread, and ab crunch. And that hoodie loves to get dislodged while you're handling the figure. This is fine for me as I am all about the static pose, but do keep that in mind. Ghost was the FRS kit I thought would be dead last in the FRS line, but now this kit gives me confidence that they can do Wizard with some justice.

15 Riders!

I will also add that FRS Ghost uses some newer parts techniques I suspect we'll see a lot more of in the future. The simplified knee joints may not be as good as the previous style, but they get the job done in less parts and the joint will stay tighter longer.

A lot of the Kamen Rider FRS kits have something technically unique to them and I think that really helps bring out the personality of each suit.

Lastly while bringing out all these kits to pose for the group shot, I noticed that OOOs became looser than some older kits already. Kabuto has the weakest joints but that was the first one I built and possibly the one I posed the most so that adds up. I now feel that Kuuga's shoulder pads are too bulbous.

Kurona · 09-06-2022, 04:35 PM

Glad to hear he worked out so well for you!! Especially on the sticker front, it's really cool to hear that someone who customises as much as you thinks the stickers here are really good and that you didn't need to use as much paint. He's one of my personal favourite FRS kits so far; though I admittedly do like both the show and the suit a lot.

I noticed you didn't note a blue paint for the horn; did you opt for the sticker there as well? I think that might be the one sticker in the kit (well, on Ghost himself anyway) that didn't feel good

ShiShiLeo · 09-06-2022, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurona

I noticed you didn't note a blue paint for the horn; did you opt for the sticker there as well? I think that might be the one sticker in the kit (well, on Ghost himself anyway) that didn't feel good

Indeed, I opted for the sticker there. You are right in that it didn't feel good and it doesn't seem like an exact fit for the spot. That is a particular type of sticker in a kit that I usually keep: prominent placement, somewhat unique color, recessed but in a place that if I decide to paint it later, it would be easy to rectify.

Haha I really tried to do as little as possible to the kit!

Crawf · 09-08-2022, 10:08 AM

The only real flaw on the Ghost kit, in my view, is that it doesn't have an Eyecon. Unless I'm mistaken every other character's henshin gimmick has been removable and holdable in the FRS line until now.

MrWilliamGraham · 09-08-2022, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Crawf

The only real flaw on the Ghost kit, in my view, is that it doesn't have an Eyecon. Unless I'm mistaken every other character's henshin gimmick has been removable and holdable in the FRS line until now.

The ridewatches on Zi-O are molded into the driver

Crawf · 09-08-2022, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by MrWilliamGraham

The ridewatches on Zi-O are molded into the driver

Ah, alright then. I don't have that one and may have forgotten that it existed.

kamen rider Q · 09-08-2022, 12:09 PM

ShiShiLeo can you post what the inside of the driver looks like?

Kurona · 09-08-2022, 12:36 PM

Yeah, the lack of eyecons was a shame

ShiShiLeo · 09-08-2022, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kamen rider Q

ShiShiLeo can you post what the inside of the driver looks like?

08-10-2022, 11:27 AM	#181
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,737	Shodo-XX Kamen Rider Generations Yikes, these are some awesome looking figure. Kuuga in particular really shines with that metallic red paint. It was hard to color match Zero-One's color but it turned out okay- it looks a lot better in person. I wasn't really planning to collect Shodo/Shodo-XX but since I already had Ichigo, I figured I would grab Kuuga and Zero-One for a first of the generation display. Also here is Black RX, who I normally love but this figure just feels a little off and I'm not sure why. Anyway, Shodo-XX looks quite good, though the articulation is a little loose and inconsistent all over. Zero-One's left ankle joint keeps wanting to set itself. And while I do think the shoulder pads look excellent, they definitely limit the movement and poses of the arms. Many thanks to Blade Raider for helping me acquire these figures. __________________ Last edited by ShiShiLeo; 08-10-2022 at 11:47 AM..

09-06-2022, 12:01 PM	#182
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,737	Kaigan! Ore! Let's go! Kakugo! Go Go Go! Ghost! Figure Rise Standard Kamen Rider Ghost appears out of nowhere! Maybe it's because I haven't built one in a while and forgot how easy they are, but this kit was completed shockingly fast. It was over before I knew it and the mostly black design meant zero panel lining was needed. Because I don't have a good orange, I opted to use the included stickers. Thus, for paint: > Shine Silver on the jacket buttons, shoulder strap clips, areas of the driver, and in small areas where the silver parts are cut from the runner. > Gunmetal Grey on the inside of the driver. I also used ceramic polish to make the shell of the driver a bit more transparent. > Metallic Orange on the edges of where the orange stickers go on the jacket. This is most noticeable on the hood. Painting these edge areas help the stickers out a ton and does a good job of covering up the stickered look. Orange on the driver handle and belt straps as well. (I'm glad the suit jacket hides the belt straps because I could not get it to look good with metallic orange paint). Speaking of stickers, the "thick stickers" used all over the body of the Ghost suit are actually quite good. They are perfectly fitted into the recessed portions of the suit and I honestly think they are superior if Bandai tried to pre-paint the same parts. Another interesting thing to note is that the A runner where all the clear plastic parts are uses a much softer plastic than normal. It's really great at stopping cracks and chips in the parts. Though, if you understand plastics, you'll know that these parts have the potential to become "sticky" if they aren't able to breath. I won't be surprised if this kit has sticky residue developed on some parts after sitting on the shelf for years unopened. It's not a huge issue, you'll just have to wash the parts. Overall, while Ghost is one of my least favorite shows/suits, you cannot deny the quality of this kit. There are many places Bandai could've cheapened out, like the use of two separate blacks for the hands and the aforementioned stickers. There are also many places where this kit is superior to the SHF in my opinion. In the end I'm thankful there was very little extra work I needed to put into this kit. As far as negatives, oh boy this kit has very limited articulation. Just the nature of wearing the hoodie, which hinders the arms movement, the leg spread, and ab crunch. And that hoodie loves to get dislodged while you're handling the figure. This is fine for me as I am all about the static pose, but do keep that in mind. Ghost was the FRS kit I thought would be dead last in the FRS line, but now this kit gives me confidence that they can do Wizard with some justice. 15 Riders! I will also add that FRS Ghost uses some newer parts techniques I suspect we'll see a lot more of in the future. The simplified knee joints may not be as good as the previous style, but they get the job done in less parts and the joint will stay tighter longer. A lot of the Kamen Rider FRS kits have something technically unique to them and I think that really helps bring out the personality of each suit. Lastly while bringing out all these kits to pose for the group shot, I noticed that OOOs became looser than some older kits already. Kabuto has the weakest joints but that was the first one I built and possibly the one I posed the most so that adds up. I now feel that Kuuga's shoulder pads are too bulbous. __________________ Last edited by ShiShiLeo; 09-06-2022 at 12:08 PM..

09-06-2022, 04:35 PM	#183
Kurona Showa Girl Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9,062	Glad to hear he worked out so well for you!! Especially on the sticker front, it's really cool to hear that someone who customises as much as you thinks the stickers here are really good and that you didn't need to use as much paint. He's one of my personal favourite FRS kits so far; though I admittedly do like both the show and the suit a lot. I noticed you didn't note a blue paint for the horn; did you opt for the sticker there as well? I think that might be the one sticker in the kit (well, on Ghost himself anyway) that didn't feel good __________________

09-06-2022, 06:58 PM	#184
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,737	Quote: Originally Posted by Kurona I noticed you didn't note a blue paint for the horn; did you opt for the sticker there as well? I think that might be the one sticker in the kit (well, on Ghost himself anyway) that didn't feel good Indeed, I opted for the sticker there. You are right in that it didn't feel good and it doesn't seem like an exact fit for the spot. That is a particular type of sticker in a kit that I usually keep: prominent placement, somewhat unique color, recessed but in a place that if I decide to paint it later, it would be easy to rectify. Haha I really tried to do as little as possible to the kit! __________________ Last edited by ShiShiLeo; 09-06-2022 at 07:05 PM..

09-08-2022, 12:36 PM	#189
Kurona Showa Girl Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 9,062	Yeah, the lack of eyecons was a shame __________________