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“MAYDAY MAYDAY S.O.S.!”

No surprise after all this time, but Tokkei Winspector is my absolute favorite Metal Heroes series. One of my all time tokusatsu period. And over the last two years Tamashii Nations has really treated fans like myself to a great selection of collector figures. We’ve gotten the entire team with Fire, Bikel, & Walter! And late last year a massive accessory pack was released for the trio. Well at long last I’ve been able to complete my comprehensive gallery of this set. The S.H. Figuarts Tokkei Winspector Full Package Option Set!

This sprawling accessory set makes up the totality of every relevant accessory ever used in the series. From Bikel & Walter’s Maintenance tables to Fire’s Win/Fire Badge, even minor weapons like the Clapper & Spin Claw, all the way up to the (literal) big guns like the Giga Streamer in all 3 of it’s forms! We even get treated to 3 full Multi Packs compatible with each figure and a selection of harness to accommodate them. This truly is the most complete accessory set I’ve ever seen for S.H. Figuarts. I am beyond pleased.

I have taken far far too long to finally get this gallery polished off, but I’m so proud of the results. This was a labor of love for me. Giving my favorite Metal Hero team their due. This gallery consists of 140 images, we’ve attached every one of them to this post. You can also click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be take to our extensive review thread for this set. While there are still a few releases I would love to see for this series, as detailed in the thread, for now I can happily say, farewell Winspector.

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Collectors have speculated since GX-72 Daizyujin was released it’s been speculated whether it would sell well enough to warrant the release of more Zyuranger mecha. And Dragon Caesar has been at the top of many Japanese and Western fans’ wishlists. Well wait no longer, it appears that Soul of Chogokin Dragon Caesar is now in production!

Dengeki Hobby has released a scan of a the initial design work for Dragon Caesar, seen here via @TendouToys on twitter, seemingly confirming it’s forthcoming. While there are absolutely no release details available right now, this clearly points towards this mighty figure being released sometime next year. We’ll keep you up to date as more information becomes available for this release.

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Late last night, Toys’R’Us – the largest toy retailer in North America – filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Toys’R’Us has struggled since 2005 when it was part of a $6.6 billion transaction. 12 years later Toys’R’Us is still $5 billion dollars in debt and is faced with over $400 million dollars due in fiscal 2018 which it was not going to be able to pay. Hence the bankruptcy filing.

So what does this mean for all your favorite collectibles? Well, right now – nothing. Chapter 11 bankruptcy is nothing more than a legal stop sign for any creditors trying to collect on the debts that Toys’R’Us owes. It gives Toys’R’Us the ability to reorganize it’s financial debts – which it has already begun with JP Morgan agreeing to finance $3 billion of the remaining $5 billion debt.

As of right now – Toys’R’Us is NOT going out of business. NO store closures have been announced nor are expected during this year’s holiday season. New toys will CONTINUE to come out. Anything that has been announced as a Toys’R’Us exclusive will come out. Toys’R’Us has stated that business operations will continue as normal.

Analysts watching the situation agree that JP Morgan agreeing to finance $3 billion of debt has the potential to allow Toys’R’Us to emerge from the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in strong standing. In 2009, Toys’R’Us acquired the remaining assets (namely the name, trademarks, and intellectual property) of KB Toys, the other national toy retailer. KB Toys filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2004, and later filed again in 2008, shutting down all operations within 3 months of the filing. Ironically, the second bankruptcy filing that killed the business was initiated by a former Toys’R’Us executive who was then acting as CEO to KB Toys and then sold the remaining assets to Toys’R’Us.

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A new preview has been uploaded online for the next episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel!


THE ROYAL RUMBLE: The Power Rangers band together with a new ally to try and defeat Galvanax’s new champion – but even their teamwork may not be enough.

This episode is currently scheduled to air Saturday, September 23 2017 on Nickelodeon! Be sure to join in our Official Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about this new adventure!

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A special “Tamashii Caravan” event recently took place at the Parco store in Fukuoka, and among the numerous figure displays was the reappearance of the S.H. Figuarts Shocker figures previously seen at the Tamashii World Tour stop in Tapei!

However this time in addition to the new body Shocker Combatmen, Great Leader and Garagaranda figures, the evil organisation was also joined by the fiddler crab monster Shiomaneking! As well as battling against Kamen Riders 1 and 2 in the original series, Shiomaneking would also go on to be revived in Kamen Rider V3 as well appearing in numerous crossover movies and even the Zyuohger crossover episode with Kamen Rider Ghost!

While it’s important to note that none of these figures have a release date yet, Bandai Tamashii Nation‘s new interest in the wider world of Kamen Rider villains is very exciting! We’ll bring you more news as it comes!

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At this year’s upcoming New York Comic Con 2017 the cast of Power Rangers Ninja Steel will appear at the show! Peter Sudarso had recently stated that the plans for the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers would be revealed at the show and with the appearance of the cast this only leans towards confirming that statement.

Stay tuned to TokuNation.com as we will be in attendance at the show with all your news, images, and details!

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New York Comic Con 2017 is only a month away and Funko POP! has taken it upon themselves to reveal some of their show exclusives! Coming to you at the big apple is none other than the over-sized Dragonzord (it will go well with your SDCC 2017 Megazord), a black and gold version of the Dragonzord, and a glow-in-the-dark Green Ranger!

Check out the images by clicking the title of the story.

NOTE: The black and gold version of the Dragonzord is a ToyTokyo exclusive. Meaning if you’re not in New York City … good luck!

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Also revealed yesterday, with an official image & info dump overnight, was none other than S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Brave Legacy Gamer Level 100! Brave’s ultimate form is a bit of an out there release as Bandai has chosen to skip his mide-tier Level 50 Taddle Fantasy form to go straight to this. Chances are Taddle Legacy’s performance will determine whether or not Fantasy is ever released.

Brave Legacy Gamer Level 100 is set for release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in March 2018 for 6480 yen. Be sure to contact your preferred Tamashii Web Exclusive middleman or service in the near future to secure your order soon.

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Revealed yesterday, official images and release info dropped overnight for S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha 2nd Season Version! 

Blind Alpha, as this version of the character is known, is mostly a straight re-release of the original season 1 Alpha. Differences being new paint applications & scars befitting his more haggard look from season 2, the new head with the blind eyes, and at least 1 new accessory in the form of an Amazon Heart.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha 2nd Season Version will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in February 2018 for 5940 yen. Be sure to contact your preferred Tamashii Web Exclusive middleman or service in the near future to secure your order soon.