Kamen Rider Old No. 1 Kamen Rider 1
Hongo Takeshi is a clever and athletic young scientist. One day while practicing riding a motorcycle, Hongo is suddenly surrounded by several mysterious female riders. A thick fog arises, and spider silk appears, binding Hongo, rendering him unable to move, after which he fainted.
When Takeshi wakes up, he finds himself tied to an operating table, with a few individuals who seem to be surgical staff around him. He vaguely hears discussions about 'Shocker' and modified humans, but Hongo faints again. A week passes, and Hongo's modification surgery is nearing completion, followed by the final brain modification. Suddenly, an apparatus explodes, causing everyone to flee the operating room. Hongo realizes this is his chance to escape, and with a burst of strength, he gently frees himself from the sturdy bindings. Just as he is amazed by his unusual strength, the door suddenly opens to reveal his mentor, Dr. Midorikawa.
It turns out that the missing Dr. Midorikawa was also captured by Shocker, who was creating modified humans for them. The explosion was caused by Dr. Midorikawa, who informs Hongo of Shocker's ambitions to conquer the world, and they decide to escape together. However, they are pursued by a spider monster, and Hongo falls off a cliff. Just as the spider monster is about to harm Dr. Midorikawa, a green figure appears on a distant cliff, sporting a windmill belt around his waist and a scarf billowing in the wind; he is Hongo Takeshi transformed into 'Kamen Rider' No. 1.
The new No. 1 stands approximately 145mm tall. The overall design, specifications, and articulation are entirely different from the versions released in the past. This time, the old No. 1 body is modeled using a whole body mold, making the appearance more lifelike and beautiful! If you acquired any other Kamen Rider No. 1 figures last time, you'll notice that this old No. 1 has made significant improvements in detail compared to the previously released True Bone model! The hair is composed of separate pieces, and the scarf is made with wire, allowing for any wind-swept posing. The mask's and chest's raised and recessed designs thoroughly restore the look of the original suit, making the appearance impeccable!
The QC is average, with slight marks on the helmet! The joints of the entire body are quite movable, so you don’t have to worry about posing it in any dramatic stance. It's great!
Although the accessories include only four types of interchangeable hands for each side, a replaceable belt design, and spare antenna parts, it is still quite playable! The articulation of SHF is not bad, with moderate tightness, and standing on one foot is also not a problem. The coloring and painting are quite good! Honestly, in terms of quality, it indeed stands at the pinnacle of True Bone sculpting!
D.M.S. Best Buy@2022
D.M.S. Play Index Play Scoring
Appearance Look (40) 37
Articulation and Poseable (20) 15
Accessories and Gimmick (20) 15
Quality Control QC (10) 6.5
Price (10) 4
Total Score: Total Score: 77.5 points