Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Den-O sword form

Souchaku Henshin Kamen Rider Den-O sword form

The main form of Den-O in the series, for the same reasons why I wanted to get Souchaku Henshin Kiva, so shall it be also for Den-O, not willing to wait for a figure that will more or less have no metal content, (SH Figuarts leaning towards this path for some time now) I was quite contented with how this Den-O figure was made. When I first saw it on the pegs, I immediately realized that it was also made of the newer style Souchaku buck which are like SH figuarts bodies but still incorporates the removable armor system. These are well distributed among the TRU branches in Singapore for $39.90 sgd, so I figured I could just hold off buying it until then.. lucky enough, when we went to TRU Vivo City branch, they were having a 50%off sale for selected items, Kamen Rider series figures included, so seeing the figure I wanted a few days earlier is now marked down to $19.90 sgd it was a no brainer, It's time to get it!

While I miss the clear translucent lenses that are standard for SH figuarts releases, I am contented with the metallic paint done on Den-O's eye lenses. It's a trade off for the better feel of the figure that this Souchaku version has. The SH figuarts KR 000's tatoba was good visually, translucent clear parts all around, but the torso felt hallow and the overall figure felt really cheap, with Den-O however, he feels really good and solid, very nice heft to the figure much like how Souchaku Kiva feels, the only difference between Kiva and Den-O is the lack of chrome parts on Den-O which I don't really mind.

Ore.. Sanjou!!!

Kamen Rider Kick!

Overall a decent release and placeholder for the yet unreleased SHF Den-O sword form. I will decide when I need to upgrade depending on how Bandai will make and execute its new Den-O SHF. But as it is I am very pleased with this rendition of him.

Super Robot Chogokin Weissreiter

SRC Weissreitter

This release from the SRC line features yet another SRW Original Generation character. I am not sure, but besides the deformer series ver., I think this is the first time we get a diecast rendition of Weissreitter, and an original and not super deformed ver. at that.

As expected from a super robot chogokin release. Weissreitter features multiple points of articulation and has diecast metal parts on the inner shoulders, inner feet, hip joints and some parts of the lower legs. The set includes multiple pairs of hands, the trademark long rifle,beam saber, optional "playtime" antennaes, binder back pack and optional wrist cannon parts. Weissreitter doesn't have any effect parts that come with it. And I hate how they designed the tamashii act stand adapter, It tends to get loose easily, and might be dangerous to display the figure with it. Bandai should’ve just opted to drilling a hole at the bottom or back of the hips just like what they did with the gear fighters, not only is it more cost effective, but it’s also more stable.

"Pierce Thru"

Not much to say about the weissreitter just that its yet another solid release, and one of the most anticipated SRW OG characters to date. I was surprised that bandai made a quick announcement and release for this figure, as Cybaster was supposedly the one in front of the line seeing that we have already seen prototypes of it at last year's bandai collector events.

No complaints though, I welcome this release, but it kinda raised some question marks on whether Cybaster is still in the mix or if whether it was totally scrapped and thus slated to be released instead in Bandai's ver. ka line..

2/5th of the SRW OG ATX Team with Cybaster and Trombe Huck

SRW OG's "Love Team" Weissreitter and Alteisen.

Bandai Soul Of Chogokin GodSigma

Bandai Soul Of Chogokin GodSigma

While I’m not really impressed with godmars, I felt I needed to backtrack him because of the impending release of soc godsigma. The twin gods of the soul of chogokin line will finally be complete. This is definitely one of my more memorable purchases, not because of the item itself, but because of what I had to go through to have it replaced, I bought one at Singapore CSC China Square Central, but after paying for it, when we were inspecting the contents, the white robot uranus, had a broken right leg, not wanting to refund me the payment, the shop owner insisted that I get a replacement at their other branch in plaza singapura. So I had to leave the shop, without the already paid item, and travel two mrt stations to Dhoby Ghaut to get a replacement at  plaza singapura. But I'm glad everything worked out ok, as the godmars they had in stock there was in pristine condition and have no qc issues whatsoever, also, Plaza singapura has some more toy shops to scope out, so it’s all for the better.

Super Robot Chogokin godreideen

Super Robot Chogokin godreideen

I always planned on getting this when it was announced, cept' I knew I won't be getting it asap. So when I found it for a good price at Singapore's China Square Central, I knew its time to get one.

godbreaker

While godreideen is not that heavy because the metal legs are hallow to accommodate the transforming gimmick, I was a bit surprised that the figure included a decent amount of metal on the legs, hips, limb joints and upper torso, Although I was actually disappointed that he was no fun to play with.  One of the marketing points of the src line is its high amount of poseability and great play value but with godreideen, it's hard to pose this thing, sharp points all around and tight joints makes this src a chore to play with. Imagine posing a sea urchin, that’s how it feels like... L Though the fault is mainly due to godreideen’s physical design itself and not the toy.

godblock

Another thing is, godreideen doesn't have those clicky joints, again which takes away the fun of posing him, while he does have ratchet joints, you can only use it when in godbird mode, since its the legs of the godbird that has the clickety sounds. Plus the black portions of the limbs makes it feel like you're playing with an sh figuarts action figure and not an src, the black portions just feels as though you're posing a humanoid figure and not  a mech.

godvoice

godreideen's wings have additional articulation points to imitate its godvoice move.

godgorgon

Probably the coolest looking weapon for godreideen is the godgorgon, Again, Bandai made good use of translucent parts on the bow’s energy string, just as how they'd use them on other src effect parts.

godbird

This is undeniably the redeeming factor for this particular src release. godreideen just looks incredibly good in godbird mode, and is more playable in this form imo.  Too lazy to count the additional articulation produced by the talons, feet and legs, but trust me when I say that they are a lot.  Plus those talons are sharp. You could practically injure yourself if you're not careful. The transformation is also solid and I was actually thinking that bandai did a heck of a good job in executing its godbird mode. The legs has a folding peg on the sides to provide additional stability when joined together. Also while the manual shows that you need to parts swap the head and remove the hands to transform him in godbird mode, I think even without doing this godbird looks great just the same. It's just that when you look at him topside you'd see godreideen's face staring back at you.  But I still think it adds more fun seeing as how you can change him back and forth both modes without really needing to remove or swap anything.  The wings also looks more magnificent in godbird mode. I'm really surprised and glad how bandai was able to execute one of their first transforming srcs.

godreideen is not an amazing figure. He looks good visually and would make a great display piece, but if you're looking to pose and play with him, you'll be a bit disappointed, that said, the godbird mode alone I think is worth the purchase for this particular src.  I enjoyed transforming him and trying to put the godbird in cool poses with its talons trying to look threatening. I would highly suggest getting him if you can get him around the same price I got him for which is 45sgd. I intentionally passed on src normal reideen seeing that I already have him in soc form, but now that I think about it reideen might be the better release of the two because his body design is more mech like, more poseable and probably more fun to play with, I will definitely consider getting it if and when I see it for around the same price I got godreideen.