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Last updated: October 26, 2021

KAMEN RIDER Development Blog

Introducing the latest PREMIUM BANDAI products


Hello everyone. I'm Funasen, in charge of CSM development.

Regarding the replacement of defective "CSM ALTERING", we would like to thank everyone who has already sent it back.
For those of you who will be sending us your items from now on, here are some points to keep in mind when returning them:



When returning the product, we tend to leave the belt fastener attached, but we would appreciate it if you could remove it before returning the product.
We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.


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In today's blog, we will be introducing in detail some products that have been available for pre-order over the past month or so.
Let's introduce them in the order that pre-orders begin.

First off, here it is!
● "HENSHIN ACTION CASE HIDEN ZERO-ONE DRIVER"


Strictly speaking, rather than being a toy, it is categorized as a smartphone case with toy elements, but it is a new category of product released by the TOY WEB Management Department!
What kind of product is the "HENSHIN ACTION CASE"? In a word, it is a smartphone-type gadget case equipped with a HENSHIN BELT gimmick.

There are many smartphone cases with HENSHIN BELT designs scattered around the world, but they are basically flat cases that fit the shape of the smartphone, with the belt design drawn on them. (That's normal, of course.)
In contrast, this new product has HENSHIN BELT that is three-dimensionally shaped to look like the real thing, a smartphone can be stored inside it, and it also has a gimmick that allows you to recreate the transformation action, making it a product that is full of a gadget feel.

For the first release, we selected the "HIDEN ZERO-ONE DRIVER," which is compatible with gadget items, including those manufactured by Hiden Intelligence, and which also has no balance issues when incorporating a smartphone.
The slide cover gimmick, which is the transformation action of HIDEN ZERO-ONE DRIVER, can be recreated by actually pressing the Progrise Key, turning your smartphone into HENSHIN BELT!



The case size is about 85% of the DX belt, making it a very voluminous size, and those who see it for the first time may be surprised at the volume, wondering if it is really a smartphone case.
(It probably won't fit in a regular pocket, so you'll have to put it in your bag.)
To make it easier to handle as a smartphone, we made it as thin as possible to make it easier to hold, as shown below.




And here's what it looks like when fitted onto a smartphone!
You're sure to attract attention when you make a phone call!



The current "HENSHIN ACTION CASE" is only compatible with the iPhone series.
However, in order to allow as many people as possible to enjoy it, we have made it compatible with iPhone 8 to iPhone 12.
By the way, the recommended models are iPhone 11 and iPhone 12/12 Pro.
*Models with a height of 150mm or more and 138mm or less, such as the iPhone ProMAX and iPhone mini, are not supported.

The secret is the addition of a sliding retainer to the bottom of the smartphone side.
This expands the range of compatible smartphone models, eliminating the previous problem of only being compatible with one model!



Like other smartphone cases, it is designed to retain smartphone functions such as the camera, speaker, and charging, so you can operate your smartphone as usual.
There is also a strap hole so you can attach your favorite strap.




And if you play with the included" KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE One Realizing Hopper" HENSHIN SOUND CARD, your smartphone will become even closer to HENSHIN BELT!
Initially, we were thinking of incorporating such a lighting gimmick into the case itself, but doing so would have significantly increased the price, making the case much more expensive than a normal smartphone case.
However, we really wanted to recreate the glow in the center of the Zero-One Driver, so we did so by utilizing the video that appears on the HENSHIN SOUND CARD!

In addition, the key feature of the HENSHIN SOUND CARD is the transformation sound, and it includes the "Kamen Rider KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE.
The transformation sound of the Realizing Hopper has only been included in the DX Rising Hopper Progrise Key Zero-One Realize ver. from the "DX Memorial Progrise Key Set SIDE Hiden Intelligence", which was previously sold by PREMIUM BANDAI, so this will be a rare transformation sound source.



This is what the belt screen looks like when placed inside the "HENSHIN ACTION CASE"!



For more information about the "HENSHIN SOUND CARD", please see below.

Click here for the official "HENSHIN SOUND CARD" website


A regular smartphone case will cost around 2,000 to 3,000 yen, but I think that this product is a great bargain at 4,400 yen (tax included) when you consider the completely new design and added fun.
The size may not be ideal for everyday use, but I think it's a very good product, so I encourage people to enjoy using different cases depending on their mood or the event!

We are accepting reservations until this weekend, Friday, October 29th, so please come along!


The next product is
-DX Progrise Key Set 03!


We've been receiving requests for three Progrise Keys to be made into DX for a long time, and thanks to the positive response from the Friendship Burst Nadeshiko Driver, we've finally been able to make them into DX!
In particular, the Dynamiting Lion that appears in the main story was the only one that came in a Sound Progrise Key version out of the four other Raider series that were released, so I was glad that we were able to get it all, as this was something that many people had requested.
It is quite difficult to re-convert these types of supplementary items into digital versions, but this time we were able to go ahead with the release thanks to the understanding of all involved.
When converting to DX, the color has also been fine-tuned.
This completes the DX collection of animal-type Progrise Keys, so collectors should be sure to pre-order so they don't miss out on the finishing touch.

Reservations for this product will be accepted until Friday, October 29th.
Thank you.


And there are complementary items from the previous work!
●DX Ridewatch Quartz Set 01, 02, and 03 are three products!


There is a famous saying that goes, "Heisei will come when we have forgotten about it." As we are engulfed in the turbulent era of the Reiwa era, this product has been made possible thanks to the many people who have not forgotten about it and have continued to hope for its release, even as they have been left behind by the times.
I was able to get revenge on the dream that I had almost given up on.
We are very pleased that we have been able to release this as part of the "DX Project for Uncommercialized Items," which follows on from Friendship Burst, Nadeshiko Driver, and Progrise Key Set 03.
Your wish will surely come true someday. Any miracle can happen! Because the party never ends!!!


yes.
When we released Progrise Key Set 03, we were asked over and over again, "Why now?" So, if we needed a good reason to commercialize it, I made a firm resolution to myself that when it came to the Ride Watch, I would just make up a special anniversary and release it.
It's been 811 (party) days since the end of the Heisei era. I'm glad we found a good day.

Since they are Ride Watches, you might think that they are simply commercialized products that contain each unique transformation sound and commentary sound, but this time something is a little different.
Actually, what a...

The Robo Rider, Bio Rider and J watches each feature their own unique ability activation sounds!


When you press the button a third time in standalone mode,
Robo Rider Watch makes "start-up sound + missile launch sound"
Bio Rider Watch makes "start-up sound + liquefaction sound"
From J Watch: "Startup sound + giant sound"
will sound! These are all sound effects from the film.

Since it wasn't used during armor time, we decided to include it to expand the play value of this item.
The scene where the concept of robots takes on a life of its own, leading to the firing of a missile that isn't in the original, was really interesting.

-KAMEN RIDER Rider NARIKIRI Rex Genomet


Dads across the country! Wear this and be a great vice for your children!!!
This item is filled with such wishes! Vice's genome has been changed to look like he is wearing various animal costumes.
We have created a headgear product that truly captures that feeling. The combined technique of Revai and Vice is just like group gymnastics, as you can see.
Although the final part is done using CG, the introduction is done with group gymnastics, allowing parents and children to imitate the action and play together.
We hope you will pick up this item as a way to help your Revive child and your Vice dad have fun NARIKIRI playing!

HENSHIN BELT DX Demon's Driver


A high-spec DX HENSHIN BELT has been born!
Thank you very much for the overwhelming response so far to KAMEN RIDER Demon's HENSHIN BELT, "Demon's Driver"!
This is the first standalone item in the DX series to surpass the 10,000 yen mark (excluding tax), but it is expected to be a fun HENSHIN BELT with high specs that far exceeds its price tag.

The infrared sensor installed in the bi-stamp identifies the type of animal, and the 64 full-color LEDs activate animations of specific animals.
The transformation sounds are enhanced by Kenjiro Tsuda's beautiful voice. This is a truly luxurious item.

When transforming with a vice stamp other than Spider, a different "generic transformation sound" is played that is not featured in the main story.

On the other hand, it is also possible to scan bi-stamps using a procedure called "Genomics Change" to strengthen body parts, which was also depicted in yesterday's broadcast.
It's also interesting that when you press the left and right grips, the soft parts that mimic muscle fibers bend and flex.

The reservation page says that you can "memorize up to four different by stamps." After memorizing them, when you activate the super special move "Demon's Requiem," the four stamp names and animations will be displayed in succession, and finally "Demon's Requiem" will play.
Since it strengthens specific parts, it is a memory gimmick that allows various parts to be strengthened in parallel.

The biggest attraction is the LED animation! It will be compatible with all future buy stamps, and each item will have its own animation! (Some animations will also be generic.)
This belt will contain a volume of animations that will make you want to keep collecting buy stamps, including the 10 types of buy stamps already released, such as Rex, Eagle, Megalodon, Lion, Jackal, etc., as well as those in Selection 01 below. In future blogs, I would like to reveal some animal dot drawings as the development progresses.

If you choose Rex, the dinosaur will appear! It's a great item that you can enjoy until the end, so I hope you'll get your hands on it at all costs.


●DX Buy Stamp Selection 01


This item went on preorder yesterday! It's a bi-stamp set featuring Turtle, Mole, and Scorpion.
This bi-stamp has the Showa era riders V3, Amazon and X as its hidden motif, and is primarily intended to be used in conjunction with the "DX Demon's Driver."

As you can see in the image, if you use a mole, drills will appear on its arms. In yesterday's episode, a grasshopper was used to strengthen the legs.
Looks like he'll be using Showa era stamps quite a bit.
Please consider purchasing this along with the belt!


That's all for today's blog. I'll post one more update this week.
See you next time!
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