What could be called an eternal memory for ”Kamen Rider” fans is the ”Shocker Combatman” who appears with that characteristic shout. This existence, which can be called the ”symbol of evil,” has been newly revived as the ”S.H.Figuarts Shocker Combatman: Hell's Showa Kaijin Edition.” This is not just a simple remake. Based on the 2018 version of the Shocker Combatman (Bone), the head sculpting has been completely renewed to more accurately reproduce the nuances of the footage from that time. Within the nostalgia lies a sense of freshness and realism—it is truly a ”fusion of the Showa and Reiwa eras.”

The key point of this edition is, above all, the newly sculpted head parts and the inclusion of two types of exchangeable expression parts. Each one is filled with a different ”evil emotion,” conveying silent pressure and even a sense of sorrow. Furthermore, the inclusion of a ”kukri knife-type weapon” and a ”rod” allows for the reproduction of various combat scenes right at your fingertips. Many collectors are sure to be thrilled that the Shocker Combatman—never the protagonist, but a supporting character who creates depth in the story—has been crafted with such rich expression.

The true charm of this figure doesn't end with just displaying it. When combined with the separately sold ”S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocchou Seihou) Kamen Rider New 1: Glory's Showa Rider Edition,” you can reconstruct the heat and tension unique to Showa Tokusatsu right in your room. Of course, by gathering multiple figures to form a ”Shocker Army,” even more powerful diorama developments are possible. While a single figure has plenty of presence, the more you have, the more the ”eerie nature of the organization” stands out. It's a series rollout that truly lives out the phrase, ”Evil is in the numbers, brother!”

The Hell's Showa Kaijin Edition combines nostalgia and evolution, truly being ”Showa evil revived in Reiwa.” Both long-time fans of the series and those picking it up for the first time are sure to be captivated by its elaborate craftsmanship and rich expressive power.