Bandai Ultra Action Rosso and Blu

My latest figures to get are Bandai Ultra Action Ultraman Rosso and Ultraman Blu, from the new Tsuburaya show Ultraman R/B. I recently became aware of these action figures when browsing through Instagram. They’re articulated figures, but less expensive than most standard S.H. Figuarts. Now, their articulation isn’t as “expressive” as the Tamashii Nations offerings, nor is the paint job as great (the backs of them tend to be not detailed, like the standard Bandai figures), but they’re pretty decent and passable for an articulated action figure.

S.H. Figuarts are releasing both Rosso and Blu, and they’re releasing 2 different color variants for both, so I plan on getting the Figuarts Purple and Tan versions of them. As for standard forms, I’m happy with the Bandai Ultra Action.

They’re about the same size as the Figuarts, perhaps a tiny bit taller. As far as their hands, they only have one pair, but the fingers are articulated in 2 spots, 2 sets of fingers each, so you can switch from open, grabbing and closed fists easily. That tends to make it easy to get them to hold swords and various other objects.

As you can see, you can put them in all sorts of fun poses and they go well with accessories like any other articulated figure. They’re also good for making stop motion as well, if you’re into that sort of thing.

The articulation is in the head (moves side to side and around), shoulders, upper arm, hands, fingers, legs, knees and ankle. There is no mid body articulation, so no ab crunch abilities.

Like I said, their paint applications aren’t as nicely detailed as Figuarts, but they’re nice enough and cover the important areas, so I’m cool with it. I like these figures and they’re a more affordable alternative for those of you that may be strapped for cash or aren’t willing to spend as much as some Figuarts go for.

I got my first Ultra Action figure some time ago, it was Ultraman Zero. I had never gotten around to getting Zero when I was collection Tamashii Nations Ultra Act, so now I own a Zero. I was happy with that so I decided to get Rosso and Blu from this line as well.

I’ve been collecting Bandai for a very long time, and these figures are yet another winning addition to their long running line. Bandai have put out great products for years and they show no sign of slowing down. Ultraman Rosso and Blu are great figures to have.

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