REVIEW SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Dark Kiva, Bandai

27 Aug, 2021

The following is a review of SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Dark Kiva from Kamen Rider Kiva Series as action figure Bandai.

SHF SS Kamen Rider Dark Kiva Review

Head Sculpt

Like Kamen Rider Kiva, it has a unique design with a large compound eye area, but it looks good as the image in the play, such as the transparency of the mold. The head size is a little large like the true value, but the details such as the forehead and the wings on the side of the compound eye are elaborate and the sense of precision is perfect.

Body

As usual, the proportions of SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Dark Kiva are close to those of an actual suit and the details are precise. The cloak is made of cloth, which is also more realistic than the old version.

The width and thickness of the fuselage are the same as in the play, and the armor and other shapes are sharp. Black has a matte and calm texture.

The precision of the belt is also much higher than the old version. Like Kamen Rider Kiva, there are fueslots on the left and right. The fessles are reproduced one by one and can be attached and detached. This time, the color of the whistle itself is gold, so it looks much more flashy than Kamen Rider Kiva.

Arms and Legs

The limbs of SHF SS Kamen Rider Dark Kiva are also moderately thick and have a form close to that of an actual suit. The metallic red in the red part was also beautiful in color and texture. The two cloaks on the left and right are made of cloth and have wires in all directions, so you can move freely. The left and right chest armor can be moved to avoid interference with the arms. Kamen Rider Kivat Bat II is removable. It was also possible to fix it only to the perch at the top of the buckle as in the play.

It is possible to spread the wings here as well as the third generation at the time of Kamen Rider Kiva. The mouth can be opened and closed. However, unlike the time of Kamen Rider Kiva, this time there was no Damashii stage joint for this. I was able to open my mouth even when I was wearing the belt, and I was able to hold the fessle as in the play.

Weaponry and Accessories

In the old version, Zanvat Sword and Jacorder were attached, but this time only the wrist. Even various fessles alone. With the old version and the true value Kamen Rider Kiva. The total height is not so different from the old version, but changed to a realistic balance as usual.

Movability and Articulation

The joints are made in the same way as Kamen Rider Kiva, so the movement is not so different. The chest armor can move individually and divert interference with the arm. There is no problem with the rotation of the waist.

The joints are hard and you can stand on one leg. dash. Since the gimmick of the belt is solid, the movement when setting the fessle can be reproduced. The movement of crossing hands can be reproduced almost as it is.　

Summary

Since the cloak also has wires in all the vertical and horizontal directions, it was possible to move freely. Impression that it looks good even if you sit on the throne of the machine Kamen Rider Kiva option parts set.

This time, no weapons are attached, but since a handle is attached, it is possible to have an old version of Jacorder. It's almost flawless, but I was a little worried about the fact that it's difficult to close the sides neatly when standing up. There is a considerable difference in quality, but with the old version of Emperor Form.

As usual, the proportions and details are highly reproducible as if the suit in the play was reduced, the characteristic metallic red is beautiful, the painting of each part is accurate, and the cloth cloak is just right in size and thickness. It was finished with a high degree of perfection.

The movement is also good overall, the movement in the play can be reproduced almost as it is, there are no weapons, but the width of the display was wide thanks to the abundant wrists and the cloak that can be freely moved.