S.H. Figuarts

This sub-category is used for Bandai Figuarts.

Bandai | S.H. Figuarts | Sadako Yamamura

Every once in awhile an action figure gets produced that you never thought would happen. It's not because it's a bad idea but rather because nobody really thought about doing one from a commercial success perspective. The Figuarts line has been mostly geared towards popular and heroic characters like Kamen Rider, Sailor Moon and Ultraman, so it was quite an interesting piece of news to see that they would be releasing Sadako from The Ring. Continue Reading

Bandai | S.H. Figuarts | Kamen Rider V3

And then there were three, and what a third it was! Things got really interesting when Kamen Rider V3 hit the scene, and the series holds a special place in my heart as it was the Kamen Rider series I grew up with. He was the first Kamen Rider who talked trash to the villains, and even laughed at their faces when he was discovered spying or breaking in. This Rider had no fear and let you know about it. Continue Reading

Bandai | S.H. Figuarts | Kamen Rider 1 (New)

For one of my birthdays, my grandparents bought me a box set of Kamen Rider figures that featured up to the latest Rider at the time which was Kamen Rider Super 1. These were your standard 3-points of articulation plastic toys that Japan is well-known for. They were so cheaply made, but these toys gave us hours upon hours of enjoyment. I can even fondly remember sleeping over at my grandparents' house while my brother and I created so many adventures. Continue Reading