The 100th Kamen Rider figure SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU has finally been revealed!

It has been 16 years since the birth of S.H.Figuarts in 2008. MASKED RIDER 1 (Masked Rider THE NEXT)", which was chosen as the first product to be commercialized, will be revived again with SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU. The latest technology was put into all aspects of the painting, modeling, and texture, and the "origin" of S.H.Figuarts was pursued to the utmost limit. Here is the prototype with all the cuts taken from the original!

*The images displayed are of prototypes under development. They may differ from the actual finished product.

■ S.H.Figuarts (SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU) MASKED RIDER 1/HONGO TAKESHI (MASKED RIDER THE NEXT)

Takeshi Hongo, also known as MASKED RIDER 1, is the protagonist of the 2005 film "Kamen Rider THE FIRST" and its sequel, "Kamen Rider THE NEXT" (hereafter referred to as "THE NEXT" in the text), which was released in 2007. This time, SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU has been made into a three-dimensional figure based on the "THE NEXT" version, which is characterized by the red C-eye and the scars left on the mask.

S.H.Figuarts has expanded its lineup to include a variety of special effects, animation, and real people, but its memorable first product was "MASKED RIDER 1 (THE NEXT)" released in 2008. It is the very starting point of S.H.Figuarts, and item is filled with the 16-year history of the series.

When placed side by side with the 2008 version, the evolution of S.H.Figuarts itself can be seen at a glance: the 2008 version (right image) retains the concept of its predecessor, the action figure "Mounted Transformation," and the "made from skeleton" SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU created from it has undergone a major transformation into item, which has the feel of a real human body.

Among the "Kamen Rider" series, "THE NEXT" is aimed at adults, and one of its features is the realistic hero design and texture. The scars on the mask from the battle with the secret organization "Shocker" are expressed by digital printing, and the wrinkles in the special reinforced suit are also intricately three-dimensionalized.

The metallic green parts of the mask, chest (converter lung), gloves, boots, and the lines running through the suit are all reproduced down to their different shades."Hongo Takeshi's back hair visible through his mask"Another key point is that, although the figure is slim, the entire body is finished with a high level of density.

The red cloth muffler has a built-in wire and can be flexibly shaped. The abdomen and collar are made of soft material, and while the design is simple, it allows for actions that do not disrupt the lines of the body. In addition, the abdominal parts are designed to go inside the transformation belt, allowing for a natural "deep crouching" posture, based on the assumption that the figure will be riding a motorcycle.

Another thing to pay attention to is the movement of the shoulders.A movable mechanism is provided that allows the shoulders to rotate towards the neck.This allows for beautiful poses that involve using your shoulders, including transformation poses.

As the product name suggests, this item was memorable in the movie.Recreating "MASKED RIDER 1 's Takeshi Hongo without his mask"Another point is that for this item, a 3D scan of the head of Masaya Kikawada, who plays MASKED RIDER 1 /Takeshi Hongo, was made, and an interchangeable "Takeshi Hongo" head part is included, which has been reproduced in 3D based on his skeletal structure and the image from the movie.

It is a super machine that has been with us in many battles.S.H.Figuarts CYCLONEⅠ (MASKED RIDER THE NEXT)" will also be commercialized!
Stay tuned for more details coming soon.

The "S.H.Figuarts CYCLONEⅠ (MASKED RIDER THE NEXT)" has no jaw (crusher)"Mask parts removed from the head" are also included.Of course, the head part also has damage applied to it.

S.H.Figuarts (SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU) MASKED RIDER 1/HONGO TAKESHI (MASKED RIDER THE NEXT)" will be available for order at Tamashii web shop on Friday, May 24 at 16:00!

Let's taste again the "small treasure feeling", the catchphrase of S.H.Figuarts at the time of its birth, which we have continued to master over the past 16 years, with this item.

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*The images displayed are of prototypes under development. They may differ from the actual finished product.