Henjin

Bandai's posted a helpful series of instructions to assist grown-up consumers in making the most of their 31,500 yen ($300) "Complete Selection" adult-sized Kamen Rider Belts. I quote:

Adults are wonderful.
They never forget their dreams, even as they grit their teeth and play their part to support society.
That's why they're CUTE.
We're proud to introduce a strong ally (or perhaps it'd be better to say "healer") for adults like this.

So listen up, Salarymen of Japan. Here's how you enjoy your new Kamen Rider belts on those rare days away from the office:

1) Defending one's home against peeping toms dressed like members of "Shocker."

2) Placing it in your tea-room alcove and worshipping it.

3) Wearing it as an unhealthy influence on neighborhood kids who are trying to engage in non-otaku activities.

4) Hiding it from your family deep in a closet.

5)Using your kid as cover to wear it in front of your desparately bored housewife.

Comments

[Steve Harrison]

Man, that's a beautiful thing. Altho I suspect it's made a LOT better than the actual 'hero' belt from back in the day :)

Which 'henshin' belt was it that had the kid's bike 'turn signal' accessory as part of it? was that Inazuman?

If they start making adult 'henshin braces' for the various Sentai shows, with metal and lights and sounds and stuff, I'm lost. I'm just doomed. My Jetman set is pretty spiff but not QUITE the real deal, just a little to plastic-y. Um, not that I wear it around...or..anything...

and why do I lust after that Sukeban Deka '80s version yo-yo? I KNOW it's not going to make that proper "chTOK" sound when the cover flips open...nor will I be able to hit someone 30 feet away with it...

[Krimpov]

I'm CUTE!