When I first heard that Max Factory was introducing Figmas based on Kamen Rider characters, it came as a bit strange and surprising at first. For those completely unaware, the Figma figures a bit like Bandai’s S.H.Figuarts: Highly detailed and possible figures, Max Factory usually releases figures of anime and video game characters, and most of the time they release figures of female characters. What sets Figma apart from most toy lines I collect however is the fact that they not only give you a stand but also each swappable hand comes with attached to a hand rack, and a plastic ziplock bag, which really helps in the organization of each figure in the long run. What makes this unusual for me and I’m sure a lot of people is the fact that Max Factory is stepping into a realm that’s usually handled by Bandai.
Currently, Rider Figmas from the TV show Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, an American adaption of Kamen Rider Ryuki. Released later this month is the titular character of the series: Kamen Rider Dragon Knight/Ryuki, and Wing Knight/Knight is do out sometime next month. Up for pre order now is Kamen Rider Inscissor/Scissors, and Torque/Zolda, and as of this blog posting, Raia/Sting and Strike/Ouja have just been announced, and it’s only a matter of time before we see Femme/Siren, Ryuga/Onyx, Odin/Wrath, and Alternative/Advent Master.
From the photos that I’ve seen online, the Figma Dragon Knight and Wing Knight appear to be miniaturized versions of the RAH Medicom figures, and it makes sense seeing as how these figures is a collaboration between Max Factory and Medicom. I already have Figma Dragon Knight on pre order, and I have plans on picking up Wing Knight and Strike as well, maybe I’ll get Torque who knows? It really depends on how I feel after messing around with Dragon Knight. One thing I have noticed though: It seems as though every new figures to come out that are based on the Ryuki design have been under the Dragon Knight name, so what does this mean for the S.H.Figuarts line? Does this mean Bandai will join in the bandwagon and release them under the Dragon Knight name as well? And what else does Max Factory have in store for this line? Contract Beasts and Mirror Monsters perhaps? Who knows other then the Excects and Max Factory, but I shall remain hopeful for a Figma Release of General Xavaix...
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