While I have always been a loyal Ultraman-fan, the upgraded action, costumes, and music of the 70s really brought something great in Kamen Rider. And heck, they kicked ass and drove around on motorbikes! What really made the show though was the creatively designed villains. They set the bar for so many things to come, and a strong reason why they are still be used for great vinyl inspiration from some of the best makers out there.
Let's start it off with a bunch of minis I have been grabbing whenever I can (and could afford them). While unposeable, the action of the arms makes these figures much beloved and more playable than static figures with their limbs at their sides. Some of these guys can fetch a pretty penny on the market (something I was introduced to through a Japanese collector), but others, like mine, are a very affordable alternative to the full size (or giant sized) villains. I will try and maybe scan an article from one of my kaiju books that shows the series.
Here are few I have picked up, but I apologise to the stragglers that somehow managed to escape this photo shoot. I'll sneak you in there yet.
[Damn, just realised when I uploaded the photo that it is totally blurred. FU to me and my shaky hands and crappy camera. Oh well, enjoy anyways.]
There goes any hope of completing my PhD. A lifetime of collecting all in one batch. I am not sure they will realise that price, but given the scope of completion and their condition, nothing would surprise me. Thanks for compiling the pics to your blog Marta. Amazing auction, I really love these figures.
). OAs collection is incredible. Im pretty sure King Rory has all these.
