REVIEW SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form, Bandai

26 Nov, 2021

The following is a review of the SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Masked Rider Kiva Emperor Form action figure from the Kamen Rider Kiva series released by Tamashii Nation x Bandai.

SHFiguarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Masked Rider Kiva Emperor Form Review

Emperor Form (エンペラーフォーム, Enperā Fōmu) is the true form of Kiva, referred to as the Golden Kiva (黄金のキバ, Ōgon no Kiba) and the most powerful form at Wataru's disposal. The fifth form accessed, the first emergence of Emperor Form comes about from the reaction to Wataru's rage from the harm coming to Mio, his girlfriend, which summoned the Demon Imperial Dragon Tatsulot to awaken the form.

By pulling the switch on Tatsulot's head, Wataru can activate Tatsulot's Imperial Slot (インペリアルスロット, Inperiaru Surotto) and activate one of several "Fever" finishing attacks through a roulette system. With this form, Kiva can destroy both the body and the soul of a Fangire. Because of this Wataru has gradually abandoned using his other forms in favor of Emperor Form. Emperor Form initially appeared in promotions for Kamen Rider Kiva: King of the Castle in the Demon World at the Tokyo Toy Show 2008.

Head

The head is newly shaped and the compound eyes with a large area peculiar to the Kiva system and the details of the forehead are precisely reproduced. The lines around the compound eyes and the painting of the forehead were also polite and looked good.

Body

Most of the modeling is the same as Dark Kiva, and the proportions are close to the actual suit that seems to be the true value. The same was true for making cloth cloaks.

The shape of the fuselage is the same as that of Dark Kiva. The colors are mainly gold and red, so the impression changes greatly. The shape of the belt is also common. Like the previous Kiva series, there are fue slots on the left and right. Both the colors and shapes are reproduced exactly one by one and can be attached and detached. left.

Arms and Legs

The limbs are also common except for the left arm. It seems that the red part of the dark Kiva is gold, but the color of the ankle is all silver. Tatsulot on the left arm.

It was removable in the old version, but this time it seemed to be glued. Like the Dark Kiva, the left and right cloaks are made of cloth and have wires in all directions, so you can move freely.

The gimmick of the belt is the same, and Kivat Bat III is removable, and it is possible to spread the wings and open the mouth. It can also be attached to the perch at the top of the buckle.

Option Set and Accessories

Various fessles alone. Zanvat Sword, the blade, handle, and Zanvat bat are very complicated, but they are precisely reproduced with the delicacy that seems to be the true value. The face of Zanvat Bat can be slid as in the play. The face part was shaped with great precision. The upper part of the face can be replaced with a wake-up fessle (for sword).

It is also possible to remove the Zanvat bat and give it to Dark Kiva. A wake-up fessle (for Kivat bat) is also included, and the mouth of the Kivat bat can be opened and attached to the top.

Kivat Bat IV is also included. If you attach this to Kiva, you can reproduce the appearance of the final episode. The modeling is the same as the third generation, but the colors are reproduced exactly. Since the making is the same, you can spread the wings and open the mouth.

The modeling is almost the same as Dark Kiva. Compared to the old version, the body shape balance has changed considerably.

Movability and Articulation

The body is made almost the same as Dark Kiva, so the movement is the same. The image of the emperor is that fighting is mainly a foot technique. Equipped with Zanvat Sword.

The sword is flashy and big, so it looks great.　As with Dark Kiva, you can add facial expressions with the movement of the cloak.　The joints have just the right hardness as the latest ones, so they can stand on their own even in a slightly unstable posture.

Since the shoulder area moves well, there is no problem with the movement of crossing the arms. The accumulated pose before the kick can be reproduced almost as it is.

Like the others, the impression that it will look good even if you sit on the throne of the machine Kivar option parts set. Combined technique with Ikusa. Confrontation with Dark Kiva.　Rising Ikusa hasn't been released yet, so the final episode is lined up by three people.

Summary

This is the review of SHFiguarts (true bone carving method) Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form. Most of the modeling is the diversion of the dark Kiva that came out earlier, so the realistic proportions and precise details that seem to be the true value are still well made, and the gorgeous gold color that seems to be the Emperor form is reproduced as the image in the play and it is finished very cool.

The movement is as good as Dark Kiva, and the movements in the play such as the pose of crossing hands are almost reproducible, the gimmick of the belt and Zanvat Sword are reproduced firmly, and the cloak can be finely moved, so the width of the display was wide.