S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Rosso Wind & Blu Ground.

My latest purchase was S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Rosso Wind & Blu Ground. They're just one of various forms that these 2 can transform into. Their original color scheme is red (Rosso) and blue (Blu).

These figures are really nice. Very nicely detailed and painted. The articulation is pretty good as well. Joints are a little stiff but you can get them in some good, expressive poses.

As far as accessories, they each come with a total of 5 pairs of hands, a color timer and their sword weapons that can be pegged together to form one. Rosso Wind's has redish highlights and Blu Ground has bluish.

I own the Ultra Action versions of their original forms. Tamasshii Nations has their original forms available, as well as reversed versions of the Wind & Ground forms.

Tamasshii Nations is also planning on releasing the Ruebe variant, which is the Ultra they become when they combine their forms. I own the Ultra Action version of that figure as well, so I'll most likely skip that release.

One thing to note is that the paint can scratch / chip off in certain areas due to the articulation, so be careful when posing them.

I wonder if Tamasshii Nations will release further figures from this series or film, such as a villain character and a female Ultra. If they did I'd definitely be interested in Ultraman Tregear (the villain) and Ultrawoman Grigio. I've already seen and pre-ordered Black King from the Return of Ultraman series, I'm psyched about that one.

I'd give Rosso Wind & Blu Ground a thumbs up. Nice colors, good articulation and a decent amount of extra hands make them a worthy release. Plus they're not Web exclusives so they're reasonably affordable.

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