Well Kamen Rider Den-Oh is almost at an end. Since the last episode will air this weekend I figure now would be a good time to post the promo (in English) for the new Kamen Rider show, Kamen Rider KIVA!!!

Enjoy the promo!

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Well the movie has been out for a few days now and though I haven't seen it yet this preview does get me excited (I'd rather watch this preview over and over instead of the crappy horror movies that are on TV tonight). I'm curious to see how the J-Horror elements fuse with the tokusatsu genre.

Anyway, here you go, this is the 15 minute preview of the movie KAMEN RIDER - THE NEXT starring Hongo and crew. Can't wait to see this myself.

Anyway, enjoy the video!


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While that's not a vague title the rest of this post will be. This video is from Kamen Rider - THE NEXT. A lovely song performed by "Chiharu".

This "Chiharu" looks like Hitomi from Kamen Rider Hibiki... I'm sure it's just a passing resemblance.

The song is called Platinum Smile.

Try not to die. :)

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Greetings all!

Here I am with the conclusion of the Kamen Rider vs. Shadow Moon saga. It's awesome and all I can add is that Battle Hopper is the great motorcycle ever. EVER.

RESPECT BATTLE HOPPER!

Again this is from the Kamen Rider Black Memorial.

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This is another "about damn time" bit of news for me. Ok, so it's one movie late but oh well. Be that as it may BM! will release Hongo as a Figure Oh Magazine exclusive (issue 117 to be exact). From the looks of it, it looks great, just like the actor Kikawada Masaya. Everything about it looks great. From the head sculpt to the clothes.

I can't wait but we're going to have to. Expect Hongo sometime in the middle of '08.

Seriously.

YEN: 14,340

RELEASE DATE: Mid 2008

All orders must be recieved by 12/25/07

Images Courtesy of Toyskingdom

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Well this is a nice addition. This is our first Popy gallery on the site which is pretty cool in my eyes. What makes it even more special is that it's a Popy gallery of trading figures. Figures of what? Shocker soldiers that's what!!

You have your Storm Troopers, Clones Troopers, Galactic Marines, Cobra, Hive Agents, Parademons, Monarch butterflies... all pale in comparison to the shocker soldiers. Don't let their appearance fool you, their mean, murderous little buggers.

But sometimes... they have bad days to. A lot of bad days. Killing Kamen Rider's has never been an easy thing you know.

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Inspired by the upcoming movie Kamen Rider - THE NEXT is a jacket from Medicom based off the actual suit that the suit actors wore in said movie. It comes in various sizes and comes in at a whopping 79,800 Yen (that's 685.27 USD to you and me).

Sadly it doesn't come with a Rider Helmet :(

Price: 79,800 YEN

Street Date: December 2007

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This has been a long time coming. Kamen Rider V3 is one of the most loved Riders ever regardless of era. He's obviously big in Japan, big in Hong Kong and pretty damn big in Hawaii. So When it was announced he was going to be in the new Kamen Rider theatrical movie everyone was pumped.

Here are some long awaited and official images from BM!. Bandai and Medicom have gone all out to reproduce the one-sixth V3 exactly as he is shown in the upcoming October 27th release of Kamen Rider - THE NEXT. From the Shocker symbol on his back to the material of the chest piece, it just goes to proves the obvious that BM go all out when it comes to Kamen Rider.

This looks to be a fantastic modernization of the suit while keeping the classic theme apparent (gotta love the double-typhoon henshin belt). And for those keeping count this is the 11th BM! release.

Price: 17,640YEN

Street Date: October 2007

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Awwww Yeah!

I guess you can tell I'm very excited about this piece. This is a mail away for RAH #358, Kumo Otoko. The mail away coupon for this mad mutha-kaijin comes with the previously reported Kamen Rider 3.0 Medicom (which is insanely appropriate considering Kumo Otoko was the first ever kaijin in the franchises history - and who ultimately met is demise at the hands of Kamen Rider with the classic Rider Kick.)

We first saw glimpse of him two weeks ago at the Summer WonderFest but now it's finally on Medicom's site. From what I have seen of him he looks to be a VAST upgrade over the first RAH Kumo Otoko (which is RAH #17 btw). I mean he looks incredible. Even better than the original costume (insert joke). But needless to say I can't wait to get my hands on him.

If you want one be sure to snatch him up quick since mail-aways are limited (but he won't be out for a while so you've got time to grease the hands of your favorite import dealers).

Price: 15,540 YEN

Street Date: June 2008

And remember....

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No your eyes aren't deceiving you I had to edit this update due to one little goof. The mail away coupon that will be released with the RAH220 X - Rider are the ever stylish Apollo Geist (No.52), the C.O.S. of the Government of Darkness (G.O.D.) and Keisuke Jin.

Apollo Geist is one of my all time faves, it's hard to not see why as visually he's very impressive and one of the nicest design older villains I've seen. He's going to be a great addition to this RH220 DX line.

Price: 10,290 YEN

Street Date: TBD

Also up for release is the RH220 DX (No.52) X-Rider's human form, Keisuke Jin. Looking good Keisuke!!

Price: 8,190 YEN

Street Date: TBD

As always RAH220's are one-eighth scale.

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If there is one staple in the Kamen Rider series it's the inclusion of a Spider-Kaijin (there have been 13 Spider-Kaijin in the franchises history). Spiders have had a pretty stellar career in Kamen Rider, they may not be anything more than the villain of the week type but the original Kumo Otoko has a bit of a cult following (as do some of the most classic kaijin).

This one right here is based off the Manga and not the television series from the now deceased Medicom Stylish Collection line. This one is a bit of a rarity since I shot this gallery myself (last time I did that was the Cyborg Superman Microman gallery). I don't shoot very often as I'm busy working on other things but this was fun to work on and since I'm a big mark for Kumo Otoko I couldn't help but take these shots myself!.

Enjoy!

Photos by Gatack

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Yes, I'm talking about Kumo Otoko (Man-Spider). This is the first villain Kamen Rider Ever fought. EVER. Of course he didn't look like this in the show since this is the stylish collection manga version (from the defunct Stylish Collection line). Expect his gallery to be up soon.

Oh and Shocker is watching you!



*For the curious Shelob broke his heart which is why he turned to a life a of crime. That's his origin. I know because I just made it up.

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Dreams do come true. This piece is a testament to that.

This may come as a shock to you, but we here at Henshinhobby.com are big, big fans of Kamen Rider. I personally am a huge fan of Kamen Rider Black and his rival, Shadowmoon. We're also big fans of Bandai's famous and influential S.I.C. line (Super Imaginative Chogokin). The second in the S.I.C. HeroSaga line is a "What if?" or "Elseworlds" type of diorama where the shows antagonist Shadowmoon, defeated Kamen Rider Black and became the New Century King.

The diorama itself isn't a new design as it was shown in the pages of Hobby Japan years ago (Not as a sale piece but more for the ongoing S.I.C. story that happens within Hobby Japan). I've been gauking at that design for years and always wanted it. Hong Kong did a custom throne of that scene a few years ago, but it wasn't as elaborate as the S.I.C. HeroSaga one coming out. As you can see below, that thing is huge. I so, will get one but man... shipping on that is going to kill me.

War on the Wallet continues...

36,750 YEN (311.30 USD)

Street Date: TBD





*Images courtesy ToysKingdom.

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THANK GOD!

As some of you may or may not know, I'm a huge fan the Kamen Rider the First Medicom. Enough of one to proclaim it to be my one-sixth of 2006. Well as soon as I saw movie images of Kamen RIder the Next I knew a new Project BM! Rider wouldn't be far behind. We've seen show pictures of them but now Medicom has shown us clear product shots.

No big surprise over what's being shown here. he looks a little different as this is the Sakurajima version which is a version that the older, Kamen Rider show had (to see an image of what the old show's version of Sakurajima, visit a site friend of ours, Hockstuffs cool guy with great taste in one-sixth).

I love wear and tear the helmet has, the darker colors, the red segmented eyes. Literally I need to get two of these. No way around it (just in case you know... there's a out of control grease fire or kaiju attack. It happens.).

YEN: 17,640

RELEASE DATE: November 2007

Project BM! No.9

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Yo!

I meant to update this a while ago but I was waiting for a better quality trailer to show you. All for not. Anyway below is a sweet, sweet looking poster with Rider's one and two in the background with a V3 in the foreground walking out of some flames. The trailer is just long enough to wet the appetite. Needless to say I want to watch this movie NOW.

Pretty swank huh? Well, enjoy the poster and the trailer thats right below it.

Click HERE for trailer in GOD AWFUL real player.



Official Site: http://www.maskedridernext.jp/

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That was a long title wasn't it? Couldn't even fit a decent pun in. Remember what I said about Medicom constantly improving themselves with my RH220 X Rider update? This new one falls into that category as well. Check out the image below. This one is RAH 349, Kamen Rider old number 1 version 3.0 and it's even more accurate to the original Rider suit than prior releases.

I know what your thinking, "The mouthpiece looks crooked"

To that I say yes, it is and that's how it was like in the show. Little things like that were actually part of the shows charm. You can actually see a part of Hongo's mouth through said crooked mouthpiece, which again is just like the show.

The belt is made of leather. That's worth noting since the belt in prior releases have been made of plastic. Add to that the new crossed-hands and you have a very appealing 3.0 Rider. Also below is a scanned image from the good people at www.Toyskingdom.com.hk gives you a good image breakdown between the three versions of old number one.

Needless to say this will be on our site in review and gallery form as soon as we can get our grubby hands on it.

Retail is 17,640 Yen and the release date is January '08.

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Well, I give it to Medicom, they're constantly improving their products. I really liked the old RH220 line from back then except the QC more than killed the fun of collecting them. After a hiatus they've gone back to the RH220 line and I can say that everything is good. They've recently announced their new RAH220 No.51, which happens to be X-Rider.

This looks damn good, I MIGHT be tempted to get it. Why am I not 100% positive about it? Easy, I'm broke. That'll be our little secret.

Retail 10,290 Yen and the release date is December of 2007.

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Yo!

You know, I don’t want to start off by saying it’s about damn time, but it’s about damn time. I’ve been waiting for this sequel for a while now and finally we have it confirmed and with pictures (I would have updated this sooner but hey, I’ve been busy with a gallery). As you can see with the picture below V3 is in the movie and if the actor playing Kazami Shiro looks familiar he should. That’s Kazuki Kato who’s fresh off of playing Daisuke Kazuma from Kamen Rider Kabuto (playing Kamen Rdier Drake) and Kikawada Masaya and Takano Hassei will return to reprise their roles of Hongo Takeshi and Ichimonji Hayato as Kamen Riders #1 and #2 respectively.

While I’m a big fan of the classics and the new V3 look (and for the moment, no Rider Man) but I’m more excited about Kamen Rider #1’s new look. It’s a modernized take of the Sakurajima version. It’s a little bit bluer and a little bit darker with redder eyes and boy, do I love that look (and of course all three of those will make sweet Medicoms!).

Expect this to hit theaters this fall.

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Medicom has just unveiled pics of the 2 Special Mail Away figures for the New #1 ver.2.0 coming out this September!! New #2 and Hongou Takeshi (Later Series ver.)!!! New #2 comes with additional , helmet, scarves and gloves to make Any of the 6 SHOCKER Riders!!! Looks like all the Diehards will have to buy 7 of them to make all the SHOCKER Riders and have New #2!!! Hongou is pimped out in his look for the last part of the TV series when he returns as Kamen Rider New #1!!!! Release for Shocker Rider and Hongou will be March of 2008 and Prices will be 19800yen for New #2 and 10290yen for Hongou, Tax is included for both. New #1 2.0 will be released this September for 17640yen (Tax included) you'll need his ticket to order New #2 and Hongou.

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Yo!

Thanks to a very kind person of youtube, we have a collection of some of the commercials that have come out of the current Kamen Rider Den-Oh series. Some you've seen before and some you haven't, but they’re cool to see regardless.

As for galleries... expect a lot. Seriously do expect a lot.

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Grandmother said this.. I will be the Most Magnificent 1/6 figure ever produced.

As we reported some time back the BM Kabuto like Hibiki will have a redemtion offer for 2 Exclusives. For Kabuto those Exclusives will be Kabuto's Human Alter Ego Tendou Souji and recolor badguy Dark Kabuto. Pics have finally been released!!! Tendou will feature an Authentic Likeness of Actor Mizushima Hiro and will include multiple hands, Kabuto Zector, Henshin Belt and a display stand in addition to the clothes he's wearing. Dark Kabuto will include everything the standard Kabuto will come with but in Dark Kabuto colors.

Both Figures will be released Next Year in Feb, 2008. The Price for Tendou will be 12800yen and Dark Kabuto will cost 17800yen. Dark Kabuto will be numbered BM no.7 and Tendou BM no.8 respectively. As a HUGE fan of Kamen Rider Kabuto I hope we get more Kabuto characters in the BM line soon. Namely Gatack and Kagami.
Please click for bigger picture~

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Unless of course that Stranger is Ryotaro Nogami aka Kamen Rider Den-Oh. In an era where a clown and some FREAK in King mask want kids to buy fast food it's good to see someone offering a health drink as an alternative. What Ryotaro is offering the young lad is Oronamin C. Is it medicine? Is it an energy drink? Don't know but the kid sure digs it.

Although funny how you never see the kid and Ryotaro in the same shot.

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New Kamen Rider Show = New Kamen Rider Henshin Belt. It's your standard Bandai Henshin Belt commercial. Now I can't embed this clip because the original uploader felt the need to be a party pooper disabled the embedding feature (lame). So just click on the link at the bottom.

Oh and this is the first time I've ever seen bodily possession of a person used in a toy commercial. And one more thing, I'm pretty sure the Henshin Belt doesn't come in XXL. I'm just sayin'.
GO HERE!

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Grandmother said this...

I will be the Number ONE 1/6 Figure in 2007

That's right guys, Medicom and Bandai have announced their next joint project together. The Much anticipated by many (Myself included) Kamen Rider Kabuto!! This is great news and hopefully we'll at least see a Gatack 1/6 as well. I'd say that a Dark Kabuto is pretty much a guarantee since he's a straight repaint. Tendou human form is a must for fans like me and of course Hyper Kabuto! Below is the only picture on the net so far that I can find. It's a scan from this month's issue of Hobby Japan. It's a small pic I know but no one has posted up a new one yet. As soon as a larger pic is available you can be sure it will be updated here.

Photo source Toysdaily.com

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