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neorivermaster · 4 months ago

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THE WORKSHOP #2: Third Party Kamen Rider Figures - Follow Ups and New Announcements

Welcome back everybody! We have quite a bit of new figures to go over as well as some quick updates on previously mentioned figures! So let's not waste any more time and get straight to it!

UPDATES

Toys Battalion: Fox Warrior CANCELLED

Starting off with some unfortunate news. It seems that the Toy Battalion "Fox Warrior" has seemingly been cancelled. Most websites claimed a Q2 release for the figure and while delays are to be expected, it seems Toy Battalion has had no issues keeping up with their MMPR movie line of figures. When the figure was initially announced I preordered mine from Onesixthkit, who I have heard a lot of positive reviews from, and on early September I got a refund for my down payment and an email. The email read as follows:

It seems that Toy Battalion might have gotten cold feet with making a Kamen Rider figure and instead pivoted towards a different audience that they were more confident with. To say that I'm sad this amazing looking figure was cancelled would be an understatement, but if anything it did make me massively respect Kit. OSK seems to be the only website that mentions the cancellation while others still have the item up for preorder, so from here on out I have OSK high on my list on websites to buy figures from.

SooSooToys: The Sun Warrior (Released)

On to some more positive news, SooSooToy's "The Sun Warrior" released and I find him to be absolutely fantastic! The feeling of the suit's material really feels as if I was holding a miniature version of the actor's suit. I find the possibility to be pretty alright just wish that it had more leg range so we can get cool Rider kick poses a bit easier. Found it a bit tedious to open the henshin belt and put the batteries in it since it's so small and I was having issues trying to open it up without feeling like I was going to break it. Other than that I am very very happy with the figure and absolutely looking forward to all of SST's future Rider releases!

VTS Toys: Shadow Rider (Released)

Another big recent surprise is that it seems VTS Toy's Shadow Rider is finally being released! From Lionrocktoyz we can see the box of the final product and the item is out of their preorders and ready to order. Hopefully we will be seeing videos of the figure soon as people start to receive their orders. We've already seen a YouTube short showing off the figure, so reviews are sure to be coming real soon!

Now that about covers it for the most recent developments on previously mentioned figures, so let's get onto the newly announced ones!

Announcements

Zero Toys: Malicious Knight

Kicking off the list with a newcomer to the 1/6 scale game is Zero Toys with their "Malicious Knight", aka Ark One! This design has always looked so clean, so to get a highly detailed scaled figure of it is absolutely amazing! He comes with his iconic briefcase sword. He's slated for an April 2025 release and with this being a new company it's going to be exciting to see the quality of the final product!

It looks like Zero Toys is really wanting to dive deep into the Kamen Rider franchise. They posted their current line up after their Malicious Knight, so we can hopefully expect a whole lot of Riders from Zero-One!

Two Ten: Black Devil Dangerous Warrior

Next on the list is yet another newbie, Two Ten Industries with their take on Kamen Rider Build's Black Hazard form. The Black Devil Dangerous Warrior figure seems to be packed with features and awesome accessories, you can even rotate the handle of the Build Driver! Currently scheduled to release around June 2025.

It's great to see new companies throwing their hat into the ring and making 1/6 scale Kamen Rider figures. Hopefully this is a sign we'll be seeing a lot more this upcoming year. Personally, I'm hoping for quality figures of the early Heisei Riders!

SooSooToys: Kamen Rider + Super Sentai

Now we have a whole bunch of announcements coming from a familiar face. SooSooToys is really going all in with Kamen Rider and Super Sentai/Power Ranger scale figures. An interesting one they've teased is the civilian form of Kotaro Minami himself! SooSooToys have not followed up on the tease yet, but they have a good track record thus far. My guess is that this one will take a while longer compared to suited figures as the likeness of a young Tetsuo Kurata will need to be sculpted. If it comes with a unique base as other SooSooToys do then that would add to the wait time as well. Regardless of all that, this announcement was incredible and I'll be looking forward to more information in the future.

SooSooToys: Supreme Commander

This one felt a bit out of left field since I would assume SooSooToys would want to focus on main Riders, but I guess they want to make as many as they can for Black RX. We have the very recently announced Supreme Commander aka General Jark and he's looking real spiffy! Coming with a couple weapons and few set of hands, he's going to look great with their Sun Warrior for sure!

SooSooToys: The Rage Warrior

Continuing with their line of Kamen Rider Black RX figures, we're getting another one of Kotaro's form. The Rage Warrior, aka BioRider, is slated to release around December of this year alongside their Despair Warrior, aka Roborider. Just like all of the Rider figures from SooSooToys, he'll have magnetically activated LED lights in the helmet. Having all of Kotaro's forms + civilian outfit + General Jark is going to be an absolutely insane collection!

SooSooToys: The Century Warrior+ The Century Knight

These two were my most wanted and I was absolutely stunned when I saw them go up for preorder. Seems that after tackling Kamen Rider Black RX they'll be taking a crack at the original Black! Not just Kamen Rider Black, but also Shadow Moon!

Kamen Rider Black is pretty light on the accessories since in the original series he didn't really utilize any specific weapons unlike his RX counterpart. Despite that, he is looking absolutely incredible and it seems that SooSooToys has heard the community and stated that certain aspects of the figure will be updated for the final release.

Now Shadow Moon on the other hand. He is absolutely loaded with some sick accessories such as his iconic Satan Saber and his Shadow Sabers. With these you can easily use this one figure alongside both Black and Black RX. On top of that Shadow Moon has a limited edition release based on a lesser seen form of Red Shadow Moon. Pretty identical to the regular release, but in a very gorgeous looking red. And yes, seems that Shadow Moon will have a stomp mechanic like he did in the show!

Then SooSooToys did something pretty crazy. We've seen their take on Sentai/Power Rangers before with their collection of Sixth Rangers, but now it's time for the Red Rangers to have their time in the sun. Yes, they have announced a wave of 5 Red Rangers to be their next big release!

SooSooToys: Set of 5 Red Rangers

This announcement came as such a massive surprise and it is glorious! It's a great variety of Rangers too since ThreeZero are releasing whole teams in chronological order, so might take some time before we see their take on seasons past Turbo/Carranger. With their track record of previous Rangers it's safe to say that these will be an incredible addition. I'm left with only one question, where's TimeRangers/Time Force?! Hopefully they'll do another set of 5 more after these are released.

BONUS

Time for a bit of a bonus round on here. While not 1/6 scale figures like the rest of this list, it's still some third party Kamen Rider releases and I just liked them enough that I wanted to share them with everyone. These are 1/12 scale model kits from a company called Yu Bo Wen Chuang and while not carrying any names related to Kamen Rider, it's very plain to see just how inspired they were with the designs.

The first one on this list is Sako, the shark Knight Mecha Girl, and it looks like she must have gotten her gear from SmartBrain too. Yes, she is very much the Kamen Rider Faiz of this line. With her motorcycle even turning into a robot that shares a striking resemblance to Autovajin. She's up for preorder on sites such as Gundamit and it looks like the preorder bonus are an extra face plate and rubber chest piece if you want to lewd up the figure a bit.

(Latest Lia design on the left, original Lia design on the right.)

Next up we have Lia! She's the Kuuga inspired one even coming with her own Gouram and Trygouram bike.

Personally, I feel like it's a downgrade from what was initially shown off. Their original design really wore the inspiration on its sleeve and the little details made for great references (such as the facemask being the same as Kuuga and the Arcle wrist morpher design being more overt).

The new redesign still has a chance to impress, but there's not a whole lot of info out there at the moment. So we can't tell if we're getting 3 figures + the vehicles, or if it's additional armor sets to represent Growing, Mighty and Amazing Mighty forms. Hopefully the rest of the line isn't afraid to be legally distinct with their designs.

Safe to assume she'll have a similar preorder bonus like our shark friend here, but what I'm more concerned about is if she'll have an alternate thumbs up hand!

So while I was writing this up, it seems some more model kits were announced! The new line up consists of the initial 3 plus some very welcomed additions! The first line up of silhouettes ended with a Geats lookalike character, but now we have an additional two. After Geats it seems we have Kabuto and quite possibly a model kit of Orga. Which is super surprising. I would assume they would be doing main Riders for a bit before delving into secondary Riders, let alone movie exclusive ones. Although I'm not complaining one bit! In one of Sako's (Faiz) promotional pictures they slyly teased at a Kaixa figure too! This line of figures is really intriguing and pretty cute all around! Now we just have to wait until next year to find out how they'll compare to other model kits on the market.

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nwbeerguide · 6 months ago

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Harpoon Brewery and L.L. Bean announce the release of Harpoon x L.L. Bean Harvest Lager

Press Release

BOSTON ... Harpoon Brewery, the maker of New England's Original IPA, and L.L.Bean, the iconic American outdoor retailer, announced today the release of the Harpoon x L.L.Bean Harvest Lager — a limited-edition, easy-drinking amber lager brewed, for the first time, with Maine-grown malt.Harpoon Brewery and L.L.Bean Team Up to Launch Limited-Edition Harvest Lager

Crafted in the spirit of friendship, New England craftsmanship and the idea that being outdoors is better together, the new beer is now available for a limited time in 16-ounce four-packs, in 12-ounce cans as part of Harpoon's annual 12-pack Fall Mix Pack and on draft at select accounts throughout New England. Beyond the beer, the brands have teamed up to offer a special fall sweepstakes and a series of activations in September and October, bringing the L.L.Bean Bootmobile to Harpoon's Beer Hall in Boston.

"As a company that prides itself on creating high-quality products focused on craftsmanship, it felt natural to team up with a brand that shared that core value — and is equally as iconic to our New England fan base," said Dan Kenary, CEO and Co-Founder of Mass. Bay Brewing Company. "Especially as we head into fall, one of the most quintessential seasons for both brands, it was our mission from the start to create a beer that could be enjoyed by everyone outdoors — whether you're a weekend warrior, urban explorer, or simply looking for a delicious new lager to try out with friends."

Harpoon Brewery x L.L.Bean have also launched a fall sweepstakes to award one grand prize winner with the ultimate weekend trip for two (to take place in summer 2025) at the L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Center in Maine. The grand prize includes the opportunity to experience six outdoor adventures, including kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, road biking and more, all guided by experts in Maine's great outdoors. Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 10 and continuing through Nov. 4, 2024, consumers aged 21 and over can enter at www.harpoonfallsweeps.com.

To help consumers celebrate fall all season long, Harpoon Brewery will also feature the Harpoon x L.L.Bean Harvest Lager at its highly anticipated annual Octoberfest celebration, taking place on Oct. 4 and 5, and as part of its new Flannel Fridays series set to launch in October. Created in the spirit of Harpoon's mission to celebrate iconic, original tasting experiences, the Flannel Fridays series will allow consumers to sip on their favorite Harpoon brews at the brewery in Seaport while enjoying a variety of fall-themed offerings each week.

L.L.Bean will pop up at Harpoon's Beer Hall in Boston on Oct. 4 and 5 and at Harpoon's Tap Room in Windsor, VT on Oct. 12 and 13 offering a selection of iconic fall apparel with onsite personalization available. Consumers can also check out — and take photos — with the Bootmobile when it pops up at the Beer Hall on Oct. 11 and 25.

"At L.L.Bean, we're passionate about celebrating the spirit of New England and the joy of the outdoors, and our partnership with Harpoon Brewery captures that perfectly," says Nick Wilkoff, L.L.Bean Chief Marketing Officer. "From our limited-edition Harvest Lager to the fall pop-up events, we're excited to offer new ways for people to enjoy the season with friends and family, continuing our tradition of bringing people together outside for more than 100 years."

The Harvest Lager is a 5% ABV easy-drinking amber lager brewed with locally sourced Maine-grown malt. The liquid offers a crisp, refreshing taste that pairs perfectly with the other beers in Harpoon's Fall Mix Variety Pack — including Harpoon IPA, Octoberfest, and Harpoon's signature fall seasonal beer, Flannel Friday.

The Harpoon x L.L.Bean Harvest Lager is available now anywhere Harpoon is sold. To find the brew near you, check out the Harpoon Beer Finder: https://www.harpoonbrewery.com/beer-finder/.

About the Harpoon Brewery

The Harpoon Brewery was founded in 1986 by beer lovers who wanted more and better beer options. When the Brewery was founded, Harpoon was issued Brewing Permit #001 by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, since it was the first to brew commercially in Boston after a dormant period of about 25 years. Since then, it has expanded to a second brewery in Windsor, VT. Harpoon's line of craft beer features its award-winning IPA and seasonal beers, along with special limited releases. In 2014, Harpoon became an employee-owned company.

About L.L.Bean

L.L.Bean, Inc. is a leading multichannel merchant of quality outdoor gear and apparel. Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, the company began as a one-room operation selling a single product, the Maine Hunting Shoe. Still family owned, Shawn Gorman, great grandson of Leon Leonwood Bean, was named Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2013. While its business has grown over the years, L.L.Bean continues to uphold the values of its founder, including his dedication to quality, customer service and a love of the outdoors. In 2023, L.L.Bean donated over $6 million to outdoor and community-enriching organizations focused on increasing access to and inclusivity in the outdoors. L.L.Bean operates 57 stores in 19 states across the United States, along with 22 stores in Japan and 13 stores in Canada, in partnership with Jaytex Group. The 220,000-sq. ft. L.L.Bean retail store campus in Freeport, ME, is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and welcomes more than 3 million visitors every year. 

L.L.Bean can be found worldwide at  www.llbean.com,  Facebook,  YouTube,  Pinterest, and  Instagram. 

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