S.H. FiguArts Skyrider (Before Training) Revealed

Bandai Tamashii Nations opened pre-orders for the S.H. FiguArts Skyrider (Before Training). This figure represents Skyrider's first form in the New Kamen Rider TV series before he trained to gain his current form/color scheme.

The figure stands 150mm tall and comes with a set of interchangeable hands, an extra scarf and a stand. This Tamashii Web Exclusive figure costs 3,360 yen and is set for a September release.

Skyrider, Kamen Rider Super-1 Writer Dies

Kamen Rider writer Takada Tatsuhiko who is best known under the pen name Tsukushi Tsutomu passed away at the age of 67 because of of lung cancer last October 1st.

His funeral was held by his sister, Mutsuko. Tsukushi was known for his work on New Kamen Rider (Skyrider) and Kamen Rider Super-1. Here's a break down on the episodes he wrote for the two shows:

Skyrider: 22, 29, 34~34, 38~41, 44, 48~49
Super-1: 4~5, 8, 10, 14, 18, 27

He also wrote for Ultraman 80, The Kage Star, and 5th Grade 3rd Class Magic Group. From all of us here, may his soul rest in peace.

Source: Henshin Justice