Hong Kong toy brand Hot Toys, globally renowned for its realistic sculpting and extremely high fidelity, following the recent unveiling of two new 1/6 scale articulated figures, 'Kamen Rider Black Sun' and 'Kamen Rider Shadowmoon', today once again announced the commercialization of another new product from 'Kamen Rider BLACK SUN', the 'Battle Hopper'. Release date is yet to be determined.
The 'Kamen Rider BLACK SUN' version of the Battle Hopper (Senkou-go) is the beloved machine used by protagonist Kotaro Minami in the 1970s. This vehicle is a modified version of the real-world heavy motorcycle 'HONDA CB750F', featuring a unique locust-shaped front and a large amount of exposed, cool mechanical structures in its lower half. Although it doesn't possess special, life-like abilities such as an artificial brain like in 'Kamen Rider BLACK', its condition remains remarkably well-maintained even after 50 years.
The 'Battle Hopper' released by HOT TOYS is produced in the same 1/6 scale as Black Sun and Shadowmoon. From the currently released official sample images, it can be seen that the locust-shaped headlights on the front and the extensive exposed mechanical structures in the lower body are thoroughly recreated from the show's design. Furthermore, various metallic paint applications are used to give the engine, suspension, contours, various pipelines, and other metallic parts greater depth, layering, and realism!
Kamen Rider BLACK SUN 1/6 Scale Battle Hopper
Suggested Retail Price, Release Date: To Be Determined
(C)Ishimori Productions・Toei (C)'Kamen Rider BLACK SUN' PROJECT
via： Hot Toys