S.H.Figuarts - News and Reviews

[Skiks]

So like close call there but Chalice is back up on amazon I just had to re-order him. He's out on the 28 with this stock and there should be plenty for others.

 

[Dr Kain]

So like close call there but Chalice is back up on amazon I just had to re-order him. He's out on the 28 with this stock and there should be plenty for others.

That's a little messed up. They should just reinstatate the orders automatically.

 

[RMuzzy]

I honestly would've loved if baron was a repainted duke with lemon Baron's helmet. I think the aggressiveness of the gauntlets and thigh armor adds more flair for an upgraded form for him...

Honestly, that's what I wish for too. It's the same suit as Baron, but with the black body, as is standard for energy riders, and more spiky/aggressive leg and arm armor. If they'd just turned the blue red, and just kept the Baron helmet as they have it now, I would have REALLY loved it. As it stands it's really hard for me to go gaga over Baron Lemon Energy just because it's so obviously a lazy rush job from a visual standpoint.

That's a little messed up. They should just reinstatate the orders automatically.

I figured this would happen. Amazon did this to me with my Burning/God Gundam preorder as well. With it being so far out I assumed they probably had some bullshit site issue so they cancelled everything until they got it fixed and could put the item stock back up online. Just re-placed my preorders, hopefully it comes through this time.



In other news, it looks like Bandai updated the images of Kiwami Arms to have accurately colored hands when Duke's sales went active: http://tamashii.jp/special/shf_gaimu/

 

[Dr Kain]

In depressing news:

from Tokunation:

Kickbacks interview with Tamashii Nations at SDCC. Just a few moments ago.

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Spoke with Adam from @TamashiiNations about some stuff. Tweet answers in a moment.

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RE: Finishing Sentai teams Figuarts (Hurricanger, Boukenger) .... (1)
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(2) From marketing stand point the series may be popular in Japan but not necessarily in USA. Would like to finish but no plans for now.

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RE Other teams of Power Rangers (Zeo, In Space, Time Force) (1)
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(2) The only overwhelming favorite from fans in USA is MMPR. In Japan, series popularity varies. That being said...
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(3) No plans at the moment. Nothing tops MMPR and it's incredibly successful. Thinking of dual marketing, Reds and 6ths are always possible
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(4) That, and Saban approval has to happen on all "Power Ranger" labeled product. On top of that...
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(5) They were able to do some figures because of Akibaranger. With no 3rd season happening, no way to use it to justify figure release.

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Please note: these are my notes, not actual quotes.

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RE Lord Zedd FiguartsZero (1)
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(2) Want to do it badly. Obstacles include it's a pure MMPR item with no Sentai counterpart as well as Saban approval.
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(3) But IF it did happen, would still be some time down the road (a couple years).

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Special thanks again to @TamashiiNations ... Please check out our pics of their beautiful booth and buy those exclusives!!

As such, that means ranger Figuarts are pretty much done as no teams will be completed. :-( I see no point in even bothering to get some of the others I have yet to get now.

 

[TheLastBlade]

Pretty disappointing that the only figuarts that people care about is the one based on a show that aged worse than sour cream :/ Oh well, at least they did a great job on the MMPR/Zyu figuarts.

 

[Skiks]

That's a little messed up. They should just reinstatate the orders automatically.

It's a little glitchy I guess. Usually if they can fulfill an order at a later date they inform me about it and tell me the next date they can do so and give me the link to cancel if I need to. However I do notice sometimes amazon doesn't automatically lower the price of my order if the pre-order price changes making me having to reorder the only way to fix that. It's the only reason I double checked on Chalice.

 

[tokusatsulove]

Anyone have the same problem? Not sure what they are though, could be mould or something. Only happens on the ryuki line of figures.

 

[Dr Kain]

That happened with some of Mattel's early DCU waves. Just wash it off.

 

[tokusatsulove]

Alright will try it out. Thank you for the advice.

 

[Kiburai]

Mighty Morphin' Yellow Ranger with skirt

I wish they have this version too.