I lost my mind and picked up the Kamen Rider Ryuki and Dragreder, which arrived yesterday. Even though I was impressed with more recent releases like Gaim and Zangetsu, I think Ryuki may be one of my very favorites.
The metal feet are fantastic! The only other Figuart I own with this feature was W, and I'd found them more of a burden than a benefit on him. Here, it's seamless.
The engineering is just phenomenal. I wonder if Bandai spent extra time and effort on this compared to other Riders because they knew they'd be able to re-use the body so many times. I can't find a single complaint other than some slightly messy visor paint. (Of course, I don't have any Renewal Riders yet for comparison. I'm impatient for BBTS to receive Hibiki!)
I didn't initially like the Ryuki suit designs, until I realized that the contract monsters are essentially part of the design. Dragreder is just absurdly cool-looking, even if getting it into just-the-right-pose on its stand requires a great deal of patience.
Aftermarket prices are dictating that I won't be able to pick up Kamen Rider Knight. I suppose it's too much to hope Bandai will produce a renewal version someday. Ryuki has aged remarkably well! I think I'm spoiled on Figuarts expectations, now.
