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Bandai Toys, a Japanese toy company, has announced that its latest product in the adult-oriented Kamen Rider transformation belt series, "COMPLETE SELECTION MODIFICATION," based on "Kamen Rider Kuuga," is the "Grongi Belt GEDORUDO," scheduled for release in November 2026.
The villainous "Grongi" in the series are a warlike race from the ancient times, possessing the ability to transform into alien forms and taking pleasure in slaughtering other races. When they invaded the peaceful kingdom of Lindo, they were sealed away by Kuuga, only to be accidentally released in the year 2000. In the Grongi's social structure, "En Daguba Jeba" is their leader, and they are divided into several classes. Their belts, called "GEDORUDO," not only indicate their class through their style but also allow them to transform using hidden magic stones, unleashing the abilities of various plants and animals.
These brutal individuals indulge in a meaningless killing game. Each game selects a Grongi to challenge individually, with a target number of players and a time limit set according to their rank. Successful challenges offer the chance to advance in rank, while failure or violation of the rules means certain death. The game's referee, "La, Baluba, De," even uses a ring to inject sealed energy into the challenger's belt. Failure to complete the challenge or being attacked by Kuuga's ultimate technique will trigger a hidden self-destruct device within the sealed energy.
The "CSM Grongi Belt GEDORUDO" is similar to the separately sold Kuuga Transformation Belt " CSM Arkuru ," made with proportions close to the props in the anime. It faithfully reproduces the woven-like texture of the belt parts, and the central buckle comes with five different styles for interchangeability, each with matching colors and weathering finishes. The product also includes two "murder game rings" for the early and later versions, as well as a fitting accessory to reduce the inner diameter.
After the buckle is attached, the belt can automatically identify the group it belongs to and play corresponding transformation-related sound effects, battle-related sound effects, dialogue sound effects, and background music from the show via the three sound effect buttons on top. Bringing the two "murder game rings" with hidden magnets close to the buckle will trigger a "game start" sound effect. The dialogue sound effects include approximately 160 lines of Gurongi and Lindo from 11 characters, while the background music includes 6 tracks such as "Evil ~ Group", "Investigation ~ Tense", and "EP48 Blizzard Sound Effect".
CSM Grand Gibelto Guidebook
Suggested Retail Price: ¥34,100 (tax included)
Expected Release Date: 2026/11
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