Premium Bandai posted the official images and the promo video for the Complete Selection Modification Genesis Driver from the Kamen Rider Gaim series.
Released to commemorate Kamen Rider Gaim's 10th anniversary, this item is primarily used by members of the Yggdrasill Corporation to transform Genesis Armored Riders with their corresponding Energy Lock Seed. To transform, the user open the lock on the Energy Lock Seed, then they insert said Lock Seed to the Genesis Driver, lock it, then push the grip, which will extract the juice from Lock Seed, thus transforming the user into a Kamen Rider. Seen below is a promo video for the item in which actor Yuki Kubota, who plays Takatora Kureshima/Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin in the series plays around with the item aimed at adult collectors.
The CSM Genesis Driver uses a brand new mold and is painted to match the prop seen in the series. The lock on arm uses diecast zinc to give this item a luxurious look and feel. By changing the internal structure, the sound of the handle grip returning to its original position after your push it has been made quieter, making it easier to hear the transformation and special move sounds.
The central cup of the Genesis Driver is now equipped with approximately 100 LEDs, allowing the item to recreate the CG liquid effects seen in the series thanks to LED animation. There are also LEDs installed at the top and bottom of the tube that connects to the cup, making it possible to create the look of liquid flowing into said cup. The set also comes with a kill switch remote, which once you press it, will "destroy" the Genesis Driver and you can't use it. Restarting the power will revert the item back to normal.
The central cup of the Genesis Driver is now equipped with approximately 100 LEDs, allowing the item to recreate the CG liquid effects seen in the series thanks to LED animation. There are also LEDs installed at the top and bottom of the tube that connects to the cup, making it possible to create the look of liquid flowing into said cup. The set also comes with a kill switch remote, which once you press it, will "destroy" the Genesis Driver and you can't use it. Restarting the power will revert the item back to normal.
As for the included Energy Lock Seeds, they are: Melon Energy Lock Seed (for Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin), Lemon Energy Lock Seed (for Kamen Riders Duke and Baron), Cherry Energy Lock Seed (for Kamen Rider Sigurd), Peach Energy Lock Seed (for Kamen Rider Marika), and Dragonfruit Energy Lock Seed (for Kamen Riders Tyrant and Duke). The shape and color scheme of these items now match the suit prop and the protusions for screws, toy markings, and cutout holes are gone. Furthermore, the locking structure of the lid has been changed, and the locking structure of the sticker surface that was in the DX version is also gone.
Like all CSM releases, it has a Dialogue Button, a Sound Effect Button, and a BGM Button, thus allowing you to recreate iconic scenes from the series. The Dialogue Button will play lines coming from the seven cast members who used the Genesis Driver in the series, while the BGM Button will play songs seen in the series. It also has a "standby mode" that automatically plays the BGM while transforming.
Sounds that were added in this release are the "Arms falling sound" and the "Arms deployment sound" for the transformation sounds, allowing you to replicate the transformation scenes better in the series. The finisher sounds are also updated to match the one seen in the series. Furthermore, it is possible to switch between the three types of modes, and the sound effects change depending on the mode. Lastly, the item can also say the respective "Transform!" phrase of each included Kamen Rider, with the Melon Energy Lock Seed and the Lemon Energy Lock Seed having equipped with the shouts of its two users.
Like all CSM releases, it has a Dialogue Button, a Sound Effect Button, and a BGM Button, thus allowing you to recreate iconic scenes from the series. The Dialogue Button will play lines coming from the seven cast members who used the Genesis Driver in the series, while the BGM Button will play songs seen in the series. It also has a "standby mode" that automatically plays the BGM while transforming.
Sounds that were added in this release are the "Arms falling sound" and the "Arms deployment sound" for the transformation sounds, allowing you to replicate the transformation scenes better in the series. The finisher sounds are also updated to match the one seen in the series. Furthermore, it is possible to switch between the three types of modes, and the sound effects change depending on the mode. Lastly, the item can also say the respective "Transform!" phrase of each included Kamen Rider, with the Melon Energy Lock Seed and the Lemon Energy Lock Seed having equipped with the shouts of its two users.
This Premium Bandai web exclusive item cost 47,300 yen. But for fans who only want the Energy Lock Seeds because you own the CSM Sengoku Driver (sold separately) so that you can transform any of Kamen Rider Gaim's Jimber Arms thanks to the Genesis Core, you can purchase the CSM Energy Lock Seeds as a separate set for 15,400 yen. All items are set for March 2024 release.
Lastly, you buy the CSM Genesis Driver on its own, without any of the Energy Lock Seeds as the CSM Genesis Driver Buckle Edition for 29,150 yen, and is set for a May 2024. Pre-orders for all items will end on January 8, 2024.
Lastly, you buy the CSM Genesis Driver on its own, without any of the Energy Lock Seeds as the CSM Genesis Driver Buckle Edition for 29,150 yen, and is set for a May 2024. Pre-orders for all items will end on January 8, 2024.
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