Medicom RAH-DX 1/6 Kamen Rider Rider-X (仮面ライダーX)

Kamen Rider X (仮面ライダーX, Kamen Raidā Ekkusu) is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. It was broadcast in 1974 on the Mainichi Broadcasting System and NET, now known as TV Asahi. It is the third entry in the Kamen Rider Series of tokusatsu shows. It starred Ryo Hayami in the title role.
Robotics scientist Keitaro Jin and his son Keisuke become caught up in the campaign of terror by an evil organization known as "G.O.D.". They are attacked and the professor's technology gets stolen, but before Keitaro dies, he is able to perform surgery on his son. With the last of his robotics technology, he transforms his son into "Kamen Rider X". To avenge his father's death and ensure the safety of the entire world, Keisuke uses this technology as he battles the monstrous minions of G.O.D..

The year 2006 is dedicated to Japanese Pop Culture collectibles. Kamen Rider's collectibles took the crown that year by me mainly contributing to the coffers of Medicom RAHDX 1/6 action figures. I was then scouring whatever online sale/auction site that has the Medicom Kamen Rider X RAHDX figure for sale. Almost every one available has an astronomical asking price. Until 1 auction item at eBay, from an American seller, that has the borderline sane price. Had it in my "watched" list and started procrastinating about whether to pull the trigger. After uncountable sessions of self-convincing (yeah right), I went for it. Paid an unthinkable princely sum of $368 (inclusive of postage to SG). Note 15 years ago, this amount of money can buy a top grade figure. This is a piece of my keen childhood memories so I guess it is money that need to be spent.
Rider X remain as my 1 most expensive figure for 15 years until it was debunked by Sideshow Lando Skiff Guard Disguise ($375) in Mar 2021...

Like Rider Amazon, this figure hasn't been touch for so long a time I couldn't remember when it was last posed. Very delicate and fragile Medicom body mean I need to be super duper careful and practically moving the joints in a really minute manner. No crazy posing for sure.
However if mishap should happen ie breaking the body, the suit can be remove via losing up the zipper behind which is unobstructed. In another words, replacement of a new body is possible. The key challenge is to find another sturdier body of the stame stature as a Medicom RAHDX body which is slightly just over 11" and really slim with narrow shoulder. Perfectly reflecting a standard stature of an east Asian (aiya Japanese lah).
Therefore to be careful, and more careful - in posing - to avoid being embroiled into that frustrating situation.

Rider X came with a plethora of spare (gloved) hands.
1 pair Saluting (or Henshin) hands, 1 pair of relaxed hands, 1 pair of 2 fingers pointing hands, 1 pair of Weapon holding hands, 1 piece left open palm hand. However, I hope there could just be 1 more hand to hold the shank of the stick weapon for added posing option.
Other accessories includes a (permanently) extended battle baton, a metal long rod with red handle at both end, "metallic" string with red handle suspended at both end, and a spare red handle.

Unlike some of his brethren, Rider X does not come with an alternate version. 1 version throughout the show which I appreciate the uniqueness of it.

After more than 15 years, I think it warrant another update to the Showa Riders. Design and details of this RAHDX version, although is leaps and bounds over the earlier RAH version, is dated for today's standard. Most noticeable are the hard vinyl boots and the lack of details on the gloved hands. And of course, that dreaded body need to go. In replacement are custom body size in real scale with the actual actor in the suit. Come on Medicom, push it a little further and you can count me in as a customer in line to buy the new range.