Super Imaginative Chogokin facts for kids
Super Imaginative Chogokin (also known as S.I.C.) is a popular series of cool action figures from Bandai. These figures are made of die-cast metal, which means they are strong and have a nice weight. They are based on characters from the famous Kamen Rider shows and other heroes created by Shotaro Ishinomori.
What makes S.I.C. figures special is that they often look a bit different from how the characters appear in the TV shows. They are usually redesigned to look more like the original drawings from the manga (Japanese comics) and sometimes have a darker, more intense style. Famous sculptors like Takayuki Takeya and Kenji Ando often create these amazing figures.
The Story of S.I.C. Figures
The S.I.C. toy line started in December 1998 with a figure of Kikaider. These action figures are usually about 7 inches (18 cm) tall. People really liked S.I.C. because it brought a fresh, new look to classic characters. The figures reimagined the original artwork by the late Shotaro Ishinomori, giving fans a new way to see their favorite heroes.
The first ten S.I.C. figures were more like statues that stood on display. But when Volume 11: Side Machine and Kikaider came out, the figures started to have movable joints. This was a big change because this set included a cool bike, and movable figures could actually "ride" it!
Other Cool S.I.C. Series
Because S.I.C. figures became so popular, Bandai created many other related toy lines. Here are some of them:
- S.I.C. Takumi-Damashii: These are smaller versions of the main S.I.C. figures. They are like mini-statues that come in different poses.
- Equip and Prop: This line started in 2006 and was based on the Japanese TV show GARO.
- Rangers Strike Solid: Released in March 2007, this line was similar to Takumi-Damashii but focused on characters from the long-running Super Sentai series (like Power Rangers). Their poses were inspired by a card game called Cardass.
- Movie Realization: This line began in 2004 and featured characters from movies and comics, including Devilman, Kamen Rider, Evangelion, Spider-Man, and Batman.
- S.I.C. Kiwami-Tamashii: Launched in 2009, these figures are even smaller than the standard S.I.C. ones and are more affordable. The first figure in this series was Kamen Rider Hibiki.
Main S.I.C. Figure Releases
Here is a list of some of the main S.I.C. figures that have been released over the years:
| Volume | Name | Date released |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kikaider | December 1998 |
| 2 | Bijinder | December 1998 |
| 3 | Kikaider 00 | February 1999 |
| 4 | Hakaider | May 1999 |
| 5 | Kikaider 01 | July 1999 |
| 6 | Inazuman | September 1999 |
| 7 | Kamen Rider 1 | February 2000 |
| 8 | Kamen Rider 2 | June 2000 |
| 9 | Kamen Rider V3 | August 2000 |
| 10 | Robot Detective K | November 2000 |
| 11 | Side Machine & Kikaider | March 2001 |
| 12 | Hakaider & Bike | May 2001 |
| 13 | Kamen Rider Kuuga | December 2001 |
| 14 | Kamen Rider 1 & Cyclone | April 2002 |
| 15 | Kamen Rider 2 & Shocker Rider | August 2002 |
| 16 | Kamen Rider Black RX & Kamen Rider Black | October 2002 |
| 17 | Shadow Moon & Kamen Rider Black (Green Version) | December 2002 |
| 18 | Kamen Rider V3 & Riderman | February 2003 |
| 19 | Kamen Rider Agito | June 2003 |
| 20 | Another Agito & Kamen Rider Agito Burning/Shining Form | September 2003 |
| 21 | Kamen Rider Amazon & Jungler | December 2003 |
| 22 | Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form | March 2004 |
| 23 | Kamen Rider Ryuki | May 2004 |
| 24 | Kamen Rider Knight & Kamen Rider Ouja | July 2004 |
| 25 | Kamen Rider Ryuga & Alternative Zero | September 2004 |
| 26 | Kamen Rider ZO & Doras | December 2004 |
| 27 | Kamen Rider Zolda & Kamen Rider Tiger | March 2005 |
| 28 | Kamen Rider Faiz | April 2005 |
| 29 | Kamen Rider Faiz Blaster Form & Auto Vajin | August 2005 |
| 30 | Kamen Rider Kaixa & Kamen Rider Delta | October 2005 |
| 31 | Akumaizer 3 | December 2005 |
| 32 | Kamen Rider Hibiki | March 2006 |
| 33 | Kamen Rider Hibiki Kurenai & Kamen Rider Todoroki | June 2006 |
| 34 | Kamen Rider Ibuki & Kamen Rider Zanki | August 2006 |
| 35 | Kamen Rider Blade | December 2006 |
| 36 | Kamen Rider Garren & Kamen Rider Chalice | February 2007 |
| 37 | Kamen Rider Blade Jack Form & Kamen Rider Leangle | March 2007 |
| 38 | Kikaider 01 & Side Machine | May 2007 |
| 39 | Kamen Rider G3 & Kamen Rider G4 | July 2007 |
| 40 | Kamen Rider Agito & Machine Tornador | January 2008 |
| 41 | Kamen Rider X & Apollo Geist | May 2008 |
| 42 | Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form & Momotaros Imagin | July 2008 |
| 43 | Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form & Ryutaros Imagin | September 2008 |
| 44 | Kamen Rider Zeronos & Deneb | December 2008 |
| 45 | Kamen Rider Den-O Liner Form & Kamen Rider Zeronos Zero Form | January 2009 |
| 46 | Kamen Rider 1 & Cyclone (Kamen Rider The First version) | February 2009 |
| 47 | Kamen Rider Den-O Climax Form & Urataros Imagin | March 2009 |
| 48 | Kamen Rider Gaoh & Kintaros Imagin | June 2009 |
| 49 | Henshin Ninja Arashi & Majinsai | July 2009 |
| 50 | Kamen Rider Kiva | August 2009 |
| 51 | Kamen Rider Decade | November 2009 |
| 52 | Kamen Rider Kabuto | January 2010 |
| 53 | Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto & Kamen Rider Gatack | February 2010 |
| 54 | Kamen Rider Ixa & Kamen Rider Dark Kiva | May 2010 |
| 55 | Kamen Rider Stronger & Tackle | September 2010 |
| 56 | Kamen Rider Kuuga ~Decade Edition~ | December 2010 |
| 57 | Kamen Rider W CycloneJoker/CycloneJokerXtreme | March 2011 |
| 58 | Kamen Rider W LunaTrigger & HeatMetal | June 2011 |
| 59 | Kamen Rider W FangJoker & Kamen Rider Skull | August 2011 |
| 60 | Skyrider | November 2011 |
| 61 | Kamen Rider Super-1 | December 2011 |
| 62 | Kamen Rider ZX | March 2012 |
| 63 | Kamen Rider Gills & Another Agito | May 2012 |
| 64 | Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba Combo | September 2012 |
| 65 | Kamen Rider OOO Tajador Combo | December 2012 |
| 66 | Kamen Rider OOO Putotyra Combo | May 2013 |
| 67 | Kamen Rider KickHopper & Kamen Rider PunchHopper | September 2013 |
| 68 | Kamen Rider New 1 (Renewal) | January 2014 |
| 69 | Kamen Rider Old 2 (Renewal) | April 2014 |
| 70 | Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style | August 2014 |
| 71 | Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Dragon Style & All Dragon Style | February 2015 |
| 72 | Kamen Rider Gaim Gaim Orange Arms | June 2016 |
| 73 | Kamen Rider Drive Drive Type Speed | December 2016 |
