Riotrooper
Review by Jmann
Riotrooper was provided by Tamashii Bluefin!
Kamen Rider 555 (Faiz) was a pretty decent show. The ending seemed lackluster to me, but for some reason I enjoyed the movie. One of my favorite things about the movie were these mass produced faux-Kamen Riders called Riotroopers. Bandai has once again created an action figure of something I never realized I needed until I saw it.
Riotroopers are a para-military force created by Smart Brain to protect the Orphonochs and destroy any human resistance. According to the Faiz movie, Paradise Lost, there were about 10,000 of these soldiers mass-produced. They were created using data from Kamen Rider Faiz's belt, but the belts aren't quite as strong as his. While individual Riotroopers aren't as powerful as an actual Kamen Rider, in groups they can pose a serious threat. SO, let's see if I can Justi-Faiz this purchase.
Alright, the sculpting on this guy is great. As a mass-produced semi-Rider, the suit details are very simplified yet elegant, and the toy shows it. Everything on this toy looks really great, and I haven't been able to find any mistakes or bad detailing. Plus, Riotrooper feels great in your hand. The plastic is very sturdy, and he even has diecast feet. That's something that is usually left out of newer Figuarts.
As far as accessories go, he is very very light. He comes with fists, calm hands, one holding hand, and a knife. That's it. BUT, the knife can be a GUN too! Of course, that's still more than Figuarts Agito, so I shouldn't complain like that. For what it's worth, the Axel Ray Gun is rendered really well here.
So, while the accessories are a bit lackluster, the articulation is still as good as ever for a Figuart. There are still ball joints and swivels EVERYWHERE. You can put him in any pose you could ever want, so that's definitely a plus.
So, at first I was very disappointed with this release. I could only put him in a couple of poses, and everything just seemed so limited. I just couldn't think of any reason why anyone would pay a premium for one of these guys. Then, it hit me. You don't buy a Riotrooper to be cool and pose like a hero. You buy a Riotrooper for this:
From the time my belt was first assembled I had but one goal. As the others have fallen around me, one directive has permeated throughout my very being:
Eliminate the Riders.
RIDERS! You all underestimate the power of the Orphenoch! Our power is beyond ESTIMATION!
PREPARE FOR DEATH.
*ACK*
OH GOD! AAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!
GLAURCK!!!
BU-OOOOOF!!!!
YOU'RE NOT EVEN RID-*urp*
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHH!!!!!!
*sob* Mommy........
Comments
9 comments postedMan, you're sadistic... :P
Thank you, sir.
Greetings Jmann,
I've been admiring your collection & photography for sometime now. I got some Marvel Universe toys that I want to display doing those dynamic, cool posings like you just did w/ your action figures in the presentation. Do you know where I can get those cool plexi-like display stands I just saw from your photos in the review?
Thanks! The two types of stands I used were Tamashii Act 4 Stages and a di:stage. The green ones are the Tamashii stages, and you can grab them here:
http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN963159
BUT, those stages have the tendency to loosen over time, and can break very easily. That's why di:stages are my favorite. You can find them here:
http://www.hlj.com/product/MAX00010
di:stage at AmiAmi
AmiAmi was the only place I could find the clear stage at, but it looks like it's on back order.
Anyway, these are the stages that I use for my reviews.
Riotroopers also appeared on the series, towards the end. Of course, they're nowhere near the size of an army and not really a threat.
Yeah. I didn't care to mention the ones from the show because of how pathetic they were. They were at least kinda cool in the movie.
Yup, this is a thing now.
Hilarious and informative, just like Jmann himself.
Good stuff, mate.
I am proud.
Thank you, my master.