CSM Ghost Driver: The Kamen Rider Ghost 10th Anniversary Belt, Explained
Bandai's Complete Selection Modification Ghost Driver marks Kamen Rider Ghost's 10th anniversary with a fully show-accurate remake of the transformation belt. Here's what's actually new.
A Decade of Ghost
To mark the 10th anniversary of Kamen Rider Ghost's original broadcast, Bandai Spirits announced a new entry in its premium Complete Selection Modification (CSM) line: the CSM Ghost Driver, releasing in September 2026. For collectors unfamiliar with the CSM line, it sits above Bandai's standard DX toy releases as a screen-accurate, adult-collector-focused remake line, and a CSM release is generally treated as the definitive collector version of a given Rider's transformation device.
What's Actually Different From the Original DX Toy
The CSM Ghost Driver isn't a reissue of the original 2015 DX Ghost Driver — it's a ground-up redesign focused on matching the actual on-screen prop used during filming, rather than the mass-market retail toy. That means revised dimensions and paint hues intended to closely match the show prop, a transparent front panel finished with a pearl sheen, and internal components finished in metallic silver for a heavier, more premium presence than the original toy's plastic construction.
The Eyecon Set
The belt ships with three redesigned Ghost Eyecons — Ore, Specter, and Kanon Specter — each updated with metallic stickers and, notably, without the QR codes or back engravings that appeared on the original retail Eyecons. Removing those retail-only design elements brings the included Eyecons closer to how they actually appeared in the television series, rather than how they were designed for toy-line scannability.
Price and Availability
The CSM Ghost Driver is available for preorder through Premium Bandai at 28,600 yen, positioning it firmly in CSM's usual premium price bracket compared to standard DX releases. Collectors who want the full Eyecon roster beyond the three included with the driver have a second release to watch for: a CSM 15 Hero Ghost Eyecon Set is scheduled for December 2026, expanding coverage to the show's full cast of Eyecon-based transformations.
Why This Release Matters
Kamen Rider Ghost's premise — a Rider who dies and returns as a ghost, collecting the "Eyecons" of historical figures to gain their powers — gave the show one of the more toy-friendly gimmicks in Heisei-era Kamen Rider, and the character roster of real and fictionalized historical figures (Newton, Edison, Musashi, and others) gave the Eyecon collecting mechanic real variety. A decade later, that gimmick still has enough of an active collector base to support a full premium CSM remake, which says something about how well the original toy concept has aged.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the CSM Ghost Driver release? It's slated for release in September 2026, available for preorder now through Premium Bandai.
How much does the CSM Ghost Driver cost? It's listed at 28,600 yen on Premium Bandai.
What Eyecons come with the CSM Ghost Driver? Three redesigned Eyecons: Ore, Specter, and Kanon Specter.
Is there a way to get more Eyecons for this line? Yes — a CSM 15 Hero Ghost Eyecon Set covering the show's broader cast is scheduled for December 2026.