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Kamen Rider

A masked hero, an insect-eyed helmet, a motorcycle at full speed and a single shouted word: henshin. Created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei, the first television series debuted in 1971 and established one of Japan's most enduring heroic traditions. Kamen Rider stories follow transformed warriors, often changed against their will, who use their power to protect humanity, activating armoured forms through iconic transformation belts. More than fifty years on, new series still arrive every year, each with its own Rider, belt and design language, making this one of the longest-running and most consistently inventive tokusatsu franchises ever produced.

Collector's Guide

Collectibles

Zero Variant offers officially licensed action figures and statues from the franchise's most respected manufacturers:

  • S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou figures by Tamashii Nations, the premium tier of the S.H.Figuarts line, including Kamen Rider New 1 and New 2 with exceptionally accurate suit sculpting
  • SO-DO Chronicle figure sets by Bandai, stocked here as Premium Bandai exclusives and prized for their articulation and completeness
  • The Ultimate Article Shadow Moon statue by MegaHouse, a commanding rendition of one of the franchise's most celebrated antagonists

Between poseable figures and display statues, the range covers both ways collectors like to honour these designs.

Why Collectors Love It

Suit design is the beating heart of the appeal. Every generation reinterprets the same core ideas, the insect motif, the belt, the scarf or its modern equivalents, so a collection becomes a design history spanning the Showa, Heisei and Reiwa eras. The transformation belts are icons in themselves and figures that capture them in miniature carry real charisma. Collectors also love the tone: these are heroes born from tragedy who choose to protect others, which gives even the flashiest designs emotional weight. Villains get equal care and pieces like Shadow Moon show how memorable the franchise's antagonists can be, silver-armoured and instantly recognisable to fans worldwide.

Shop Authentic Kamen Rider Collectibles at Zero Variant

Every figure and statue here is an authentic, officially licensed product from Tamashii Nations, Bandai or MegaHouse, including genuine Premium Bandai exclusives. We package each order carefully and our team is happy to advise if you are choosing your first Rider. Browse the products and find the design that speaks to you.

FAQs

What is Kamen Rider?

It is a Japanese tokusatsu franchise created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei, first broadcast in 1971, following masked heroes who transform using special belts to fight evil.

What does Shinkocchou Seihou mean for a figure?

It designates the premium grade of Tamashii Nations' S.H.Figuarts line, with superior sculpting and finish aimed squarely at adult collectors.

Are these figures officially licensed?

Yes. Everything in this collection comes from official licensees such as Tamashii Nations, Bandai and MegaHouse.

Where should a new collector start?

A Shinkocchou Seihou figure of New 1 or New 2 is a superb entry point, capturing the original heroes at the highest quality available.