S-RHF01 - Kamen Rider Faiz & Auto Vajin by Bandai

So after 3 yrs of waiting and a call for help on Youtube about taking the plunge into seriously collecting Kamen Rider figures, mainly Kamen Rider 555/Faiz figures...I finally got this gem.Super-RHF01 - Kamen Rider Faiz & Auto VajinUp until this month, this was the only 6-7" scale truly transforming version of Auto Vajin.The smaller 3 3/4 scale version involved parts swapping and none of the parts fit securely. They were subject to falling out with limited movement.As for this release, THIS is the version to get......If you don't want to drop 100+ for the S.H.figuarts version.It's nice...just expensive.Anyhoo...This set contains a very durable and articulated Faiz figure, primed to ride his transforming cycle.For many fans, having a version of Auto Vajin that transforms without parts swapping is a big deal.This is what it does in the show. This is what the toy should do in line with the show accuracy of many of the other Faiz figures.Let's start with the main attraction here...Auto Vajin.SculptAlmost 100% show accurate. Almost.The front of the bike where Vajin's head is housed is a bit over sized in areas compared to its more expensive counterpart which mirrors the Live action version 100%.The overall bike mode and robot mode are very well detailed and feel almost exactly like the one in the show.ArticulationThe articulation is okay. No dynamic posing here. Just standard vanilla poses.Vajin's stance is strong. He just looks like an immovable object.His arms can move forward and back. They can move outward by use of a transformation joint.Legs have standard forward and back movement and bend at the knee as well as an ankle joint by way of transformation joint that allows for a toe point.PaintVery simple and clean.No dry brushing or fancy airbrushed effects here.All apps' work well and do not veer from the source material.Now for Faiz...SculptThis Faiz figure surprisingly has most of the details found in the other show accurate figures. He differs in that less materials are used and many details are generalized, like his compound "eyes" found on the SH Figuarts version.He stands at about 7" and has a stockier build than the usual.ArticulationAnother surprise.He's very poseable. He can assume all Faiz's signature poses and fits atop his bike perfectly.He has articulated fingers. 4 are sculpted together and can open/close. This may be a +/- for some.Paint.This Faiz is very simplistically painted compared to the others but manages to get the details offered just right enough not to disappoint.AccessoriesAnother surprise!He comes with the Faiz: Edge, Shot and Pointer.All except for the Edge can be stored on the figure via peg holes in the belt.Overall...This is a fun set.It can be on the pricey side. I waited 3 years for the set to drop from 100+ to 40 bucks but, now with the release of the SH Figuarts version, I'm sure the price will go down considerably.So if you actually want a Faiz figure with his bike that transforms with no part swapping and can actually be PLAYED WITH...this is the toy for you. Plain and simple.Now, excuse me while I go and play with Faiz and Auto Vajin!

放送当時から、私自身が欲しかった代物。10年経ち自分の５歳の息子も５５５にハマりました。今の仮面ライダーの玩具は音ばかりでうるさいので、想像力が膨らむこちらの品物にしました。発送も迅速で、何より箱から綺麗で息子より私が感動しました。今度は龍騎のがあったら、クリスマスプレゼントに購入しようと思います。