REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms (by Talisman)

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Jun 202014
 

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From the desk of Talisman:

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HELLOOOOOOOOOOOOO ZAWAME CITY!

Zordon’s Wispy Beard, have I been looking forward to this. When the first images of the Gaim Figuarts hit back in January, I, like so many other fans, began frothing at the mouth. They were beautiful. Or, as the running joke among the fandom goes: “JUICY”.

The staggering, unforeseen popularity of Kamen Rider Gaim made me a bit unsure about whether or not I’d actually be able to secure a figure back when I preordered him alongside SHF Baron back in February, especially given my financial situation at the time and HobbyLink Japan’s notoriously sketchy habits of allowing more preorders than they can fulfill and then fulfilling them at random. While I was unable to secure Baron (at first), I was more than willing, and happy, to settle for Gaim.

So how does he stack up to the hype? Well dear readers, put down your lockseeds for a moment and let’s find out*.”

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[REVIEW] S.H. Figuarts Gokai Blue (by Talisman)

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Dec 212013
 

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From the desk of Talisman:

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S.H. Figuarts Gokai Blue Review
Character: Gokai Blue (Joe Gibken)
Series: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (Pirate Squadron Gokaiger)
Brand: S.H. Figuarts
Producer: Bandai Japan
Price: Upwards from $50

Background:

When I first found out about Gokaiger a couple years back, it was through watching a few fandubbed episodes shown during the Livestream of an artist I’m rather fond of, who I shall keep unnamed due to the content of his works- But Kaity knows who I’m talking about. Anyway, putting aside the general premise of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger- which can be boiled down to “Space pirates seek the Ultimate Treasure and in the process team up with EVERY SINGLE POWER RANGER EVER to save the Earth”- what struck me first and foremost was the design of the Ranger’s costumes. Being a military brat with a strong connection to the Navy and growing up in North Carolina (which as some of you may know has a strong connection to piracy during its golden age), I was absolutely enamored. The collector in me DEMANDED that I obtain a toy of these, especially the Blue Ranger of that series. Only recently did I get the chance to, however, and after two years of waiting, am I pleased with the results?

Well, read on.”

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Jul 042012
 

From Talisman:

“As we start on the home stretch, I am removing the package table; Tickets for the Final drawing are now a dollar each!”

FINAL Drawing 7/13/2012:
Renegades Storm Shadow
PoC Shadow Tracker (contributed by Tai-Pei of Hisstank.com)
PoC Lowlight (Contributed by Hisstank.com’s Black Swan)
MoC Iron Man 2 War Machine (Early run “Blue” misprint)
Cancelled Jungle Strike Storm Shadow (Contributed by Hisstank.com’s Kaedryl)
$20 store credit to Jasonsjoesandmore (Contributed by bluebikerboy1 of Hisstank.com)
PoC Alley Viper (contributed by Tai-Pei of Hisstank.com)
PoC Shock Trooper (contributed by Tai-Pei of Hisstank.com)
30th Sci-Fi
RoC Black SNAKE Armor (Regifted by Chief CWO)
30th Sci-Fi (Contributed by Hisstank.com’s Black Swan- Regifted by Chief CWO)
– 6x RotS Clone Troopers
– MU Havoc (Courtesy of Ergozoom via Talisman via Wertdog91)

GRAND PRIZE (7/13/2012):

1984 Killer W.H.A.L.E. (contributed by Drunknmunky of Hisstank.com)

SUPER SPECTACULAR SECRET BONUS DRAWING:
1988 NIGHT STRIKER! (Contributed by Kaedryl of Hisstank.com)

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