[Transformation Belt] THE HENSHIN Event Report [Kamen Rider]

The first solo exhibition event for the Kamen Rider series' transformation belt toy for adults, "COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION," also known as "CSM," was held at Belle Salle Akihabara on December 7th and 8th, 2019.THE HENSHIN" so I'll report on what it was like!

THE HENSHIN COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION EXHIBITION VOL.1

Despite the unfortunate rain on the first day of the event, a line had already formed by 10:00 in the morning.

Display of transformation belts from the Heisei Kamen Rider series

Most of the exhibits in the exhibition are available for photography.It was already crowded with people, and there were chaotic lines of people taking photos of the exhibits, making it difficult to move around the booth..

The exhibition area inside the venue looks like this.

The history of the CSM series, starting with the Double Driver and ending with the Kiva Driver, scheduled for release in March 2020.

Arcle - Kamen Rider Kuuga

It is also the beginning of the Heisei Rider series.仮面ライダークウガ.

Double Driver-Kamen Rider W

It started with the first belt in the CSM series.Kamen Rider WFor this event, there were many requests for resale.Double Driver (ver.1.5 with some changes)It seems that the reprint version of was sold by lottery in advance. Since the lottery acceptance period has ended, it seems that normal pre-order sales will be held after the advance lottery sale.

Faiz Gear Driver-Kamen Rider 555

仮面ライダー555 Ofデルタギアsince XNUMX. In addition to this, we wereCSM series at present probablyThe most expensiveKaiser Gear Driverwas also displayed.By the way, it's 12 yen on Amazon...

Amazons Driver - Kamen Rider Amazons

As you can see from the black blood splattersNot suitable for small childrenKamen Rider Amazons.

Kivat Belt & Tatsurot - Kamen Rider Kiva

仮面ライダーキバThe newly released CSM series belt.Reservation deadline isFebruary 3, 2020This is only available until 10:00, so if you want one, don't miss out!

Other transformation belts

Special exhibit - DX Zi-O Driver

The 20th and final Heisei Kamen Rider in the Heisei Kamen Rider series,Kamen Rider Geo". SuchジオウTransformation BeltDX Zi-O DriverA special exhibition will be held just for this event, showcasing the process leading up to commercialization.

DX Zi-O DriverUntil the toy design is decided15Apparently it took some thought. Even if it's just a toy, it's still hard to make something from scratch...

Even just the belt parts170 individualIt's made of!

22 molds were used to actually produce 170 parts.

And it's done!

Incidentally DX Zi-O DriverThere are so many Ridewatches to play with! It would be spectacular to actually collect them all and display them at home...

Future transformation belt corner

And the highlight of this event are the three transformation belts!

ULTRA-THIN

Transparent panel on the beltAn ultra-thin transformation belt that displays various animated letters and illustrations..

STERM

From the beltIt actually sprays steam and automatically transforms.Transformation belt. The steam that is sprayed is liquid.Waterproof pants and other protective gear are necessary to avoid being mistaken for wetting yourself..

MOTION SENSOR

This belt was probably the most surprising thing to those who came to the event!The transformation belts up until now have beenAll of the items had a transformation effect that you could press a button to activate.But this beltDo the transformation pose without actually touching the beltThe motion sensor inside the belt will recognize it and trigger the transformation effect.That is exactlyFuturistic transformation belt!

A handsome guy actually demonstrated the transformation belt for us.

Goods sales - Advance sales of event goods etc.

It seems that merchandise sales were held on B1 of Bellesalle Akihabara.

Some merchandise was already sold out by 12 noon on the first day of the event.
This is also the place to pick up the CSM Double Driver 1.5ver, a reprint version that was sold by advance lottery, so don't forget if you pre-purchased it!