Riderman Joins S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Glory Showa Rider Edition
The Riderman release is the fourth entry in the Glory Showa Rider Edition line at Tamashii Nation and retail displays, following Rider 1 (including the Sakurajima version), Rider 2, and V3, and the Riderman Machine is a full resculpt of a 2015 figure rather than a reissue.
Key Facts
- Both the Riderman figure and the Riderman Machine are priced at 11,000 yen including tax, with shipping and fees separate, and both are scheduled to ship in April 2027.
- The Riderman figure stands about 145mm tall and is made of PVC, ABS, and cloth, with a cloth muffler that has a built-in wire and an interchangeable PVC muffler.
- The Riderman figure includes the Cassette Arm in four forms: Drill Arm, Power Arm, Rope Arm, and Swing Arm, plus five interchangeable hand parts for each side.
- The Riderman Machine measures about 170mm in total length and renews the cowl and seat sculpt from the 2015 S.H.Figuarts Riderman Machine.
Reporting from 1 source: Dengeki Hobby Web.
Bandai Spirits will release S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Riderman Glory Showa Rider Edition, the masked fighter from Kamen Rider V3, along with a renewed S.H.Figuarts Riderman Machine. Preorders open on Premium Bandai on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 16:00, and both items are scheduled to ship in April 2027. Each costs 11,000 yen including tax, with shipping and fees separate. The Riderman figure, about 145mm tall in PVC, ABS, and cloth, is sculpted from the skeleton up and colored with updated vivid hues. It includes a cloth muffler with a built-in wire for posing, an interchangeable PVC muffler, five interchangeable hands per side, and the Cassette Arm in four forms: Drill Arm, Power Arm, Rope Arm, and Swing Arm. The Riderman Machine, about 170mm long in ABS and PVC, renews the cowl and seat sculpt from the 2015 release and has plated front fork and headlight cover parts.
The Riderman figure is built with a cloth muffler that has a wire running through it, so the scarf can be posed as if caught in wind, and a spare PVC muffler is included for scenes that call for a stiffer shape. The hand set has five pieces for each side plus new parts for the both-hands-on-hips stance associated with Showa Riders and for pointing at an opponent. Alongside the main body the box carries the four Cassette Arm configurations, a rope arm extension, an interchangeable neck part, two PVC muffler options, and a spare antenna, all sitting on a dedicated pedestal.
The Riderman Machine is not the 2015 S.H.Figuarts vehicle reissued. The cowl and seat are resculpted to match the new Riderman, and the shape and size of the cowl and the details of each part were checked against footage and materials from the show's original broadcast era. Part of the front fork and the front light cover use plating for a metallic finish. The bike has a movable handlebar, a deployable side stand, and a rear-wheel suspension extension and retraction gimmick. Preorders for both open at the same time on Premium Bandai, and both are set for April 2027 shipment.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 1 cited source below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.