Articulated Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. S.H.Figuarts Official Site: tamashii.jp/shfiguarts (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for three S.H.Figuarts figures coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in August. Fans of Toei`s Kamen Rider franchise will soon be able to purchase new Masked Rider No. 1 and Shocker Combatman figures, while Masked Rider V3 will be reissued. All three items will be released both in Japan and North America. Fans and collectors can purchase S.H.Figuarts figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz.
S.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider No. 1. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiS.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider No. 1/ S.H.Figuarts ???????1? At last the timeless classic, the original Kamen Rider from MASKED RIDER (?????? Kamen Raidaa, 1971-73), joins the advanced S.H.Figuarts action figure line-up. Special rider kick effect parts are included along with barrier destruction ball and weapon accessories, as well as interchangeable scarf and hand parts. Product Size: Height Approximately 150mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: August 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥2,940 (Japan, Tax Included), $29.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112785299 SKU: BAN78529 ? Set Contents Masked Rider No. 1 Figure Three Sets of Interchangeable Hands Interchangeable Scarf Effects Weapons Barrier Destruction Ball Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10334 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com/masked-rider-no-1-masked-rider
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiS.H.Figuarts - Shocker Combatman/ S.H.Figuarts ???????? Yee! The persistent Shocker henchman joins the S.H.Figuarts series. Multiple purchases for the thorough goon line-up are highly encouraged. Figure set includes iconic weapon accessories and interchangeable hand parts. Ideal for recreating combat scenes with Kamen Rider and characteristic “Yee!” pose. Product Size: Height Approximately 160mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: August 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥2,940 (Japan, Tax Included), $29.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112788726 SKU: BAN78872 ? Set Contents Shocker Combatman Figure Three Sets of Interchangeable Hands Weapons Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/10340 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com/shocker-combatman-masked-rider
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
S.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider V3. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiS.H.Figuarts - Masked Rider V3/ S.H.Figuarts ??????V3 Due to popular demand, Tamashii Nations is proud to announce a limited re-issue of the S.H.Figuarts Masked Rider V3 from the television series MASKED RIDER V3 (??????V3, Kamen Raidaa Buisurii, 1973-74). This advanced action figure set will include 1 set of left/right scarves, 7 types of interchangeable right hand parts, 4 types of interchangeable left hand parts, rider kick effect parts, V3 Hopper and interchangeable V3 hopper holster. Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm Material: ABS, PVC Shipping: August 2013 Distributed by: Tamashii Web Shop (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥3,150 (Japan, Tax Included), $31.99 (United States) UPC: 4543112604545 SKU: BAN60454 ? Set Contents Masked Rider V3 Figure Left and Right Scarves 7 Interchangeable Right Hands 4 Interchangeable Left Hands Effects V3 Hopper Interchangeable V3 Hopper Holster Preorder (Japan): tamashii.jp/item/1702 Dealer Preorder (United States): bluefincorp.com/v3-kamen-rider-v3
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei
Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Ishimori Pro ? ToeiAbout Bluefin
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