My BANDAI S.I.C. Masked Rider (Shōwa jidai) review in 1 picture

S.I.C. Masked Rider (Shōwa 1971-1994 )

S.I.C. Masked Rider is one of my starter collection. Masked Rider is a Japan Super Hero TV Series(original name of this series in Japan is Kamen Rider). S.I.C. is "Super Imagination Chogokin" Collection from BANDAI. In this picture, collected character from a lot of Masked Rider Series since 1971-1994.

Why do I love this collection? I start to collect this collection from Masked Rider Black & Shadow Moon. They have a lot of detail that adjust/add/improve from Original TV Series.

From left to right (Upper stair)

• Masked Rider (TV, 1971-1973)
• Shocker Rider (Villain)
• Masked Rider 1 & Cyclone Machine (Hero)
• Masked Rider 2 (Hero)
• Masked Rider V3 (TV, 1973)
• Masked Rider V3 (Hero)
• Rider Man (Hero)
• Masked Rider X (TV, 1974)
• Masked Rider X (Hero)
• Apollo Geist (Villain)

From right to left (Middle stair)

• Masked Rider Amazon (TV, 1974-1975)
• Masked Rider Amazon & Jungler Machine (Hero) 
• Golgo (Villain)
• Masked Rider Stronger (TV, 1975)
• Masked Rider Stronger & Tackle (Hero)
• Masked Rider Stronger Charge Up (upgrade version of Masked Rider Stronger)
• The New Masked Rider (TV, 1979-1980)
• Sky Rider (Hero)
• Masked Rider Super-1 (TV, 1980-1981)
• Masked Rider Super-1 (Hero)

From left to right (Lower stair)

• Masked Rider All Together!! (TV Special, 1984)
• Masked Rider ZX (Hero)
• Masked Rider Black & RX (TV, Continuous 2 series 1987-1988)
• Masked Rider Black (Alternate Green Color, Hero)
• Shadow Moon & Motorcycle (Villain)
• Another Shadow Moon (Alternate World(S.I.C. Original), Villain)
• Another RX (Alternate World(S.I.C. Original), Hero)
• Masked Rider ZO (Movie 1993)
• Doras (Villain)
• Masked Rider ZO (Hero)

Missing Series

• Shin Masked Rider (Movie 1992) - Don't have a plan from BANDAI to launch a character from this series.
• Masked Rider J (Movie 1994) - Masked Rider J, it's a limited edition that launch before I start to collect. I'm waiting for it with a proper price.

PS3 - Coming Soon Limited/Special Edition Game

God of War: Ascension Collector's Edition

BabyGL2814's comment: "Oh, it's not end. What's the next GOD that Kratos will go to kill? And Play Station only."

Release Date: March 12, 2013


Product Features

From Amazon.com

God of War: Ascension is a Hack N' Slash Action game and PlayStation 3 exclusive that serves as a prequel to the popular God of War video game series. The game is the seventh release in the series, and reveals the details of Kratos' initial betrayal by Ares while human, and the source of his rage. Game features include: eight-player online multiplayer support, new combat and puzzle mechanics, HD video output, bluetooth headset support, and new enemies to battle.

Collector's Edition Contents:
• Exclusive 6" Kratos Statue
• Premium Steelbook case
• Official Game Soundtrack (digital version)
• PS3 Dynamic Theme
• PSN Avatar Pack
• Multiplayer Double XP Unlock
• Pass for future DLC content

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Injustice: Gods Among Us Collector's Edition

BabyGL2814's comment: "Superman in the Dark Side again. Any Heroes/Villians can take down him in this game :)"

Release Date: April 16, 2013

Product Features

• Exclusive 13" statue featuring Batman and Wonder Woman, digitally-sculpted by artists at DC Collectibles. This highly detailed statue also features the Fortress of Solitude, and the Last Son of Krypton's escape ship.
• Digitally-sculpted, using the industry's most cutting edge technology, the statue stands over 13" tall
• DC Comic Book "Injustice: Gods Among Us" details the events leading up to Injustice: Gods Among Us Video Game
• Digital download of DC Universe animated film "Justice League: Doom." An epic tale of heroism and betrayal detailing the vile plot of villain Vandal Savage, who discovers Batman's contingency plan to defeat the Justice League should any of them go rogue.
• Three exclusive skins based on Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman from DC COMICS - THE NEW 52

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Metal Gear Rising Revengeance Limited Edition

BabyGL2814's comment: "Yes, it already released but I love it. Raiden, the ninja cyborg, from METAL GEAR SOLID come back again in solo cut/slash game. It's time to rock."

Release Date: February 19, 2013

Product Features

• The latest METAL GEAR console experience featuring an all-new style of frenetic action gameplay and central character, Raiden, a cyborg ninja who uses his High Frequency katana blade to cut through any thing that stands in his vengeful path!
• Combining development powerhouses Kojima Productions and Platinum Games together, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE will offer a fast & fluid game style centered on katana-based combat within the METAL GEAR universe.
• Advanced technology: Produced by a hybrid team of renowned developers, the in-game technology promises to push the boundaries of graphics, style and lightning-speed action gameplay.
• ZanDatsu' cut mechanic: Within the game world, players will be able to take advantage of what has been created- "an all-encompassing cutting plane in real time". Cut anything, anytime, anywhere.
• Limited Edition includes: a full copy of the game, official soundtrack, Limited Edition 2-sided Steelbook, and an exclusive high-frequency katana blade plasma lamp

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Kotobukiya The New 52: Green Lantern ArtFX+ Statue Review

Update 03/04/13 Please go to Kotobukiya The New 52: Green Lantern ArtFX+ Statue Review for Full Review.

Emerald Warrior is coming soon!!

Kotobukiya The New 52: Superman ArtFX+ Statue Review

The New 52: Superman ArtFX+ Statue

Manufacturer: Kotobukiya

Price: 4400 Yen / $39.99

Release Status: Available Now

Product Review

DC New 52 Justice League Promo Poster

From the Manufacturer

A Kotobukiya Japanese import. It’s a bird, it’s a plane. DC Comics’ “New 52” is nearly one year old and already it’s made a huge impact on the medium. With 52 re-launched titles the event attracted new readers and gave longtime fans a change of pace. The new storylines also brought new looks and costumes to familiar characters, and Kotobukiya is celebrating those designs in a new series of ArtFX+ Statues starting with none other than the Man of Steel himself, SUPERMAN. Clark Kent is the last surviving son of planet Krypton, sent to Earth to avoid its destruction. The combination of his ancestry and our planet’s yellow sun has given him incredible powers which he uses to defend humanity against its greatest threats. Superman stands in a classic heroic pose, his feet spread apart and his fists held tensely at his sides. The intense look on his face captures the Kryptonian’s focus and drive, while his intricately sculpted muscles show you that he has the power to back it up. Superman’s resplendent red and blue New 52 costume is accurate down to the last detail with its iconic red on yellow “S” emblem, textured suit, technological belt and boots, and of course his long cape. The Man of Steel stands 7 ½ " tall (in the ArtFX+ 1/10th scale) on his included magnetic display base. Superman will be joined by his fellow Justice League of America members with a new release coming each month, so get them all and display your own superhero team.

From BabyGL2814

When DC comics decided to re-launched their Universe, the first thing I(and a lot of people around the world) say is "Whattttttttttttttt?, How's about Batman, Green Lantern Hal Jordan/Kyle Rayner and Superman that I knew?". But now, it's OK, it's good for

• New coming reader.
• Have a lot of new (or reused) story to tell.
• New design of costume
• New background of heroes 
• etc.

And then I found Kotobukiya announced about their ArtFX+ Statue that capture on DC New 52 Justice League First Appearance. My feeling is "Oh yeah, it's time for me to collect a great quality product of DC Character". 7 Characters that will launch are

• Superman (Available now!)
• Green Lantern (Available now!)
• The Flash (Available now!)
• Aquaman (Available in April 2013)
• Batman (Available in May 2013)
• Wonder Woman (Available in June 2013)
• Cyborg (Available in July 2013)

After a long waiting day I got it "The New 52: Superman ArtFX+ Statue". First impression of this Kotobukiya ArtFX+ Superman is a great work as ever of Superman statue(that I ever see), the same great work as promo picture. It come with metallic color in all costume part. "S" logo of Superman is red/gold(instead of yellow) color. Action of this Figure is great, it's very similar to promo poster. Line of Superman's suit is clear and sharp. A little disappoint of this figure is some fade spot of color on figure, it can't see with overview looking but can see when you focus on it.

Picture below will show you with real product in my hand.

Overview of The New 52: Superman ArtFX+ Status package

Zoom at the face of Superman

"S" Logo with Red/Gold Color
(there's a problem of light during take a picture that effect with color of logo, not show gold color)

Right Side of Package

Left Side of Package

Overall Review

Quality of Product: 5 Stars

Color: 4.5 Stars (some fade color spot)

Pose: 5 Stars

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Continue Review with open box picture at Kotobukiya The New 52: Superman ArtFX+ Statue (Picture Update)