Kamen Rider celebrates its 55th anniversary with 'My-Th' on YouTube, as Toei continues its global expansion.
This week’s reviews focus primarily on two distinct themes: the new global expansion move by the iconic Kamen Rider franchise and some notable releases in the realm of prehistoric action figures.
Kamen Rider My-Th Premieres Globally on YouTube
As the famed Kamen Rider franchise marks its 55th anniversary, Toei has launched “Kamen Rider My-Th” on their official YouTube channel, Toei Tokusatsu World Official, marking a significant phase in their global expansion strategy. This new series, the eighth installment in the current Reiwa era, is a continuation of Toei’s efforts to broaden Kamen Rider’s international appeal, following the success of “Kamen Rider Zeztz”. Such digital platforms have become accessible hubs for international audiences, keen on exploring the newer as well as classic titles of the tokusatsu genre.
According to My Shiny Toy Robots, the seasoned writer Naruhisa Arakawa, known for his significant role in revitalizing Kamen Rider through works like “Kamen Rider Kuuga,” is at the helm of this project. This strategic expansion to digital platforms could play an essential role in reaching newer, global audiences during such a significant milestone for the franchise.
Prehistoric Figures: Kaiyodo and Haolonggood’s Latest Releases
On the other front, the world of prehistoric action figures sees new entries from both Kaiyodo and Haolonggood—companies well-regarded for an emphasis on scientifically interesting prehistoric creatures. Dinosaur Toy Blog examines “Titanis,” a figure part of Kaiyodo’s Dinotales Series 6. Despite being constructed from limited skeletal remains, Titanis walleri (a.k.a. the terror bird) holds notable importance given its status as the only known species of such birds in North America, having gone extinct approximately 1.8 million years ago.
Similarly, Haolonggood brings us the Stegotetrabelodon, a fascinating representation from the Late Miocene epoch. This early member of the family Elephantidae hints at the diverse evolutionary paths proboscideans took, as detailed in another Dinosaur Toy Blog post. Such figures not only pay homage to these lesser-known enigmatic animals but also educate the collectors about the rich tapestry of life that preceded us.
Both releases reflect a keen interest among manufacturers and collectors to explore scientific accuracies and obscure species, enriching collections with creatures often overshadowed by the more traditional dinosaur offerings.
