Storm Rider # 601th + 不滅刀

Next on the 5 Inch Limited Edition Weapon sword letter opener in issue 601th of the Storm Riders Comics or AKA Tian Xia / Tin Ha / Pedang Setiawan, is the 不滅刀 (Immortal Blade - as translate by google) which feature now in a new Story Arc.

The comics #601 cover

If only the publisher also provide the sword with a display stand then it would look so good like in the photo below.

The box packaging is similar with the previous sword except that the sword design is feature on it, similar yet difference, the font use for the sword name is also difference.

2 of the 4 new sword has been released, 2 more to go. Next sword would be interesting.

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Haul - Shin KenKi (Demon Sword)

New 1/6 scale samurai sword series by Charazo (http://charazo.jp) named SHIN KENKI vol.1 release early July. Assortment case comes in set of 10 plus 2 secret, total 12 design in all. They are 15-20cm long, made from Stainless steels and PVC.

They are blind packaging so you wont know which you be getting and if you are lucky you might find a secret sword (which is not feature on the box packaging).

Each box is with plastic blister to hold all the sword and also the display for the sword. There also a backdrop with quote and a red piece of "mat" for the display. Very nice accessories.

The sword (Katana) are not assemble as usual with this kind of series, so as to gave collectors the opportunity to enjoy the detailing part and sword assembly technique.

See the detail on Katana's Nakago in the photo above. That is the mark / signature of the sword maker found in samurai sword. Interesting, time to assemble the katana.

The reversed side of the backdrop tells a history of the Katana as well as its Weider and some quote on them so as to understand more about this particular katana.

Once fully assemble and with its backdrop and red carpet, time to put it up on display. Got me a plastic display case which is just long enought to fit the katana. Awesome, waiting for vol 2 now.

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Storm Rider # 600th + 大劫刀

The 5 Inch Limited edition Weapon sword letter opening is here again. Celebrating issue 600th Anniversary of the Storm Riders Comics or AKA Tian Xia / Tin Ha / Pedang Setiawan, come a new Story Arc and a new sword by the name "大劫刀" ( Big Slice / Chop Knife).

The comics cover feature Dotted image when see upclose, nicely done

The sword on a sword stand (not included with the comics)

The sword packing is now change from carded folded box to plastic casing

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New 天下無雙 "TinHa MoShion" Sword

Yes, found this piece unexpectedly in my weekly toys sightseeing. This is the 5.5 inch version of the new 天下無雙 "TinHa MoShion" Sword that was release few years back together with a Graphic novel or comics (can't remember, too long liow). Excellent additions to my 5.5inch collections.

Front packaging. Don't know why the box is so big when its only 1 sword inside.

Back packaging showing "Khim Seng" Sword Saint both old and young and also Wind and Cloud on both sides. The arts not to my liking, dunno who is the artists doing it.

Open pics showing the 天下無雙 sword. Sword hilt in Red color and gold at guard area, the blade in matte gray with red lining.

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Storm Rider 9 inch Sword

The STORM RIDER aka FUNG WAN aka TIAN XIA aka PEDANG SETIAWAN are a few names associates with Mah Wing Seng comic book creations. Some of its 9 inch Sword Collections made from Die-cast Metal and with wooden box casing. Its 1st release only 7 sword from the popular comics book series in the early 90's then gradually extended to 10 sword currently.

The "World Greatest" Sword yield by "Cloud" (left)
and "Hero" Sword yield by Cloud's master "Nameless"

The World Greatest Sword is in glossy black, i don't know what material its made from but look like porcelain or metal covered in black paint.

The Hero sword looks like a typical Chinese sword with its sword sheath. Both are die-cast metal .

The following above is the DESTINY SABRE aka "TIAN MENG"yield by "Mo Tian Xia" a new sabre that appear in the comics 4th story arc. Nemesis to the DEMON KING SABRE.

The Tian Meng sabre cames in 2 version, the original version (Left) which is gold/ black in color and Special version which is the silver / blue in color (Right).

Both the Sabre and sheath are made from die-cast metal and are the heaviest among all the 9 inch sword series.

The following Sword are the new Generation after Wind and Cloud era. The "Lonely" Sabre" yield by "San Fung" (left) and "Loser" Sword yield by "Nie Fung" (I know direct translation of chinese name can sounds so weird)

Both the Lonely sword and Loser do not have sheath and are consider the lightweight of all. Both handle have string woven to them.

Finally the DEMON KING sabre. There are 4 version to them, 3 of them are shown like the picture above with the 3rd being a black box with red line design and the 4th being the regular rectangular shape box like all other releases. The crafting design on the boxes is simply amazing.

The Special Editions is on the left while the right is the Original Editions. They come with interchangeable parts as shown and are quite heavy in addition to the wooden box casing. The Demon King Sabre was later yield by "Nie Fung".

Other 4 Sword and Sabre not in my collections are the SNOW Sabre, Unchallenged Sword, Fire Kirin Sword and the Heaven Sins Sword. Each of the Sword and Sabre have 3 version to them which is the Original, Special and Collector Editions.

Email me for inquery at xdahlia02@yahoo.com ,thanks

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EnterBay - STORM WARRIORS sword set

EnterBay has taken its share in making merchandised products based on the popular HongKong martial art movie THE STORM WARRIORS, a sequel to the STORM RIDERS in the mid 90s. the 1st release product is the Movie sword collections set comprising 8 sword that appear in the movie.

What i like about this is the packaging itself, the inner Plastic box which resemble a rock platform with the Movie title on it in red. Really looks good and its heavy too, with EnterBay's logo fixed on the top right corner of the box. This is the packaging that got me into buying the set.

Back of the box is kinda plain and is made from hard cardboard rather then plastic itself. With Enterbay logo, movie logo (Universe) n copyright.

Once the inner box cover is lifted, the sword is separated into 2 layer / level. Having the 3 main character ( Wind/Cloud/Nameless) sword on the top side and the remaining 5 on the lower side. All the 8 swords are in Die-cast metal and is around 6-inch in lenght (1/2 inch longer then the comics release version). They set really look awesome together althought i don't know the 5 sword from the lower side which was never appear in the comics book series and only brief appearance in the movie.

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Storm Warriors The movie : Greatest Sword

A sequal to the STORM RIDERS movie will be in cinema soon on Dec 2009 and will be called the STORM WARRIORS. This movie will be a landmark event for the comics title celebrating its 20th anniversary. Storm Rider aka FUNG WAN is conceived by Mr. Ma Wing Seng.

The 3rd installment of the Storm Warriors Movie 5.5 inch sword collections comes polybag in its bi-weekly comics book series # 554. As with others in the same collections, the Swords comes in 2 difference version of color scheme. (Click to enlarged pics)

The "World's Greatest Sword"(Finding hard to translate direct from Chinese), wielded by "Cloud" played by Aaron Kwok in the movie had also been redesign just like the other 2 feature sword/saber to suit the movie style while at the same time retain its original concept looks.

Storm Warriors The movie : Hero Sword

A sequal to the STORM RIDERS movie will be showing in the cinema on december this year and is called the STORM WARRIORS which also mark the 20th anniversary of the comics book Stormriders conceived by Mr. Ma Wing Seng.

The 2nd installment of the StormWarriors Movie 5.5 inch sword collections comes polybag in its bi-weekly comics book series # 553. As with others in the same collections, the Swords comes in 2 difference version of color scheme. (Click to enlarged pics)

The HERO SWORD, wielded by "Nameless" had been redesign just like the snow saber to suit the movie style while at the same time retain its original concept looks.

Storm Warriors The movie : Snow Sabre

A sequal to the STORM RIDERS movie will be showing in the cinema on december this year and is called the STORM WARRIORS which also mark the 20th anniversary of the comics book Stormriders conceived by Mr. Ma Wing Seng.

The 1st installment of the StormWarriors Movie 5.5 inch sword collections comes polybag in its bi-weekly comics book series # 552. As with others in the same collections, the Swords comes in 2 difference version of color scheme. (Click to enlarged pics)

The SNOW SABRE, wielded by "Wind" played by Ekin Cheng had been redesign to suit the movie style while at the same time retain its original concept looks.

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StormRiders Collection - 5.5INCH Sword

This is my mini Sword Collections from the famous Hong Kong comics book series title THE STORMRIDERS (aka TIAN XIA, FUNG WAN, PEDANG SETIAWAN). Started collecting these 5.5 inch sword series since its was 1st release way way back in the late 90's. The sword comes with the bi-weekly special edition comics book. The regular editions feature a difference covers and do not comes with the sword. Each of these sword was feature in the comics book and each has its own story.

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After the initial 12 pc was release, no new swords were release until several years later, the sword series return back with 3 new sword. After that with the current storyline, a new sword was release which is the "Demonic Sword".

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Some of the most popular sword are the one use by the main character heroes and villains such as the "Snow Blizzard Sabre", "Hero Sword", "Demonic Sword", "Evil King Sabre" and many others. English translation name may differ from the actual Chinese name given and i'll feature each of the Sword in future posting with more in-depth photo and variation as well as the story behind the sword.