Hello everyone. I'm Funasen, the CSM developer.

Thank you very much for all the reservations for the CSM SENGOKU DRIVER and Lockseed Charmon Set!
We have now changed the delivery date to May 2021 and are now accepting second reservations.
I am running this blog with the aim of supporting people who are struggling, so I would like to continue publishing product details from here on out.
We continue to thank you.


Well, did you see the second episode of "Kamen Rider Gaim KAMEN RIDER: Gridon vs. KAMEN RIDER Bravo" that was released yesterday?
Didn't it happen? I will assume that all Gaim fans reading this have already seen it, and update today's blog accordingly.
If you haven't seen it yet, then you shouldn't be reading this blog! Visit the Toei special effects Fan Club right now!!!





...Now that you've seen it, here is the product.



Two new Lockseeds
"Lychee Lockseed" and "King Durian Lockseed" will be commercialized for the first time in the CSM version!



Gridon's transformation sound has changed from "Never Give Up!" to "You the Hero!" seven years later... Who would have thought that the transformation sound would make me feel emotional...?
I think it's a wonderful transformation sound that links with Jounouchi's growth. The title of the theme song for the spin-off is "You are the HERO" after all.
...Or rather, the sound of transformation was born precisely because of this song.
The melody also feels like a legitimate evolution, making "Never Give Up!" more grand.

Although King Dorian did not transform through a legitimate process in the movie, as a toy you can enjoy it with the normal belt loading play.
This is a more violent version of Bravo, so it became "Mr. Violence!" in the same vein as "Mr. Dangerous!"​

In the movie, both of these were "Sparking!" special moves, but of course Squash Ole's special move is also included in the toy.

The faceplate also has a new design in Gaim Gaiden.
The two types are listed below. They are included in this Lockseed.



SENGOKU DRIVER, which contained the original Gridon Bravo's faceplate, was destroyed at the end of the TV series.
Although the two were unable to transform in the movies after that, SENGOKU DRIVER used to transform in this spin-off features a faceplate with this design.
I have no idea where it came from, but I'm sure Takato prepared it.
The original SENGOKU DRIVER with the two faceplates were initialized for each individual and could not be used by others, but this SENGOKU DRIVER can be used by others, as was used by Takatora.
This time it's a yellow belt, but it doesn't necessarily mean that the yellow belt is the initial model specification. (Mars, Kanmuri, and Jabu were also yellow belts.)

​This faceplate also has the same design as the faceplate of SENGOKU DRIVER used by the Pro Riders who appear in "Stage Kamen KAMEN RIDER Zangetsu - Gaim Gaiden -".
The pro riders' belts were silver instead of yellow, so by putting on this faceplate and silver belt and adding an acorn or a regular durian, you can become a "Proto Gridon" or "Proto Bravo."​
In other words, this set is a great deal as it allows you to transform into four riders (six forms).

And... the birth of the Lychee Lockseed was heartwarming. The unexpected appearance of Hatsuse-chan (her phantom).
The Lychee Lockseed will also include the sound of the Helheim fruit transforming into a Lychee Lockseed after Hatsuse holds her hand over it.
It can be made to ring with the press of a button, but it also rings the moment the insulating sheet is removed, so you get that even stronger feeling that a Lockseed has been born.

By the way, if you remove the insulation sheet from a Lockseed other than Lychee, you will hear the sound of a Helheim fruit changing into a Lockseed, which was often depicted on TV.

In addition, the "Helheim Lockseed" used by KAMEN RIDER Silphy, the mysterious enemy rider who appeared in Gaim Gaiden, is also scheduled to be released as part of CSM Project Ark!



Of course, a Sylphy faceplate is also included. It may be a while before it's released, so please be patient.


Also available in this edition are figure products of two new Arms characters from Gaim Gaiden!
"SHFiguarts KAMEN RIDER Gridon Lychee Arms" & "SHFiguarts KAMEN RIDER Bravo King Dorian Arms"!!

 

"KAMEN RIDER Gridon Lychee Arms" and "KAMEN RIDER Bravo King Dorian Arms", which appear in "Kamen KAMEN RIDER VS KAMEN RIDER Rider Bravo", distributed on Toei special effects Fan Club (TTFC), have been made into 3D figures at the fastest speed in the world as part of the action figure series for adults, "SHFiguarts"!

KAMEN RIDER Gridon Lychee Arms is wielding his new weapon, the Shine Lychee Sword, and is striking a cool action pose that is unlike Gridon!
"KAMEN RIDER Bravo King Dorian Arms" features new coloring expressed through intricate painting.
The characteristic cape is recreated using PVC material. In addition, two Gigadorinoko and a closed King Durian Lockseed are also included!
Both figures have a realistic finish that is unique to the SHFiguarts series, condensing all kinds of figure-making techniques, including "sculpting," "movement," and "painting"!

Pre-orders are being accepted for a limited time at the Tamashii Web Shop within PREMIUM BANDAI.








Now, let's change the topic from Gaim and start with Saber.
As has already been announced, the "Desast Alter Ride Book," one of the "DX Alter Ride Book Sets" that is currently accepting preorders, will include additional dialogue from Koki Uchiyama, the voice actor for Desast!



The Alter Ride Book Set will be available for pre-order until next Monday, November 9th.
We look forward to your continued reservations.

Additionally, the "Weapon Display Stand" is also available for preorder!
As you collect Saber items, many of which feature swords, you'll want to display them in your room. The following introductory video was uploaded to BANDAI official YouTube channel today under the title "Banmani!" so be sure to check it out!

Please try displaying a variety of products, not just rider products.
If you display items that are too heavy or unbalanced, they may fall over and get damaged, so we hope you will try out different ways to display them and find an original way to do so.


That's all for today's blog.
The next update will be next week on Monday, November 9th.

See you next time!

[Products currently accepting preorders on PREMIUM BANDAI are listed here]