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under Kamen Rider

Does anyone remember when Saban Brands filed a trademark use for the term Power Rider, and rampant speculation began that Saban was going to adapt a Kamen Rider series in the United States?

Well, in short, nothing ever came of it.

The rumor mills thought that because of the crossover footage in Shinkenger (Power Rangers Samurai) with Kamen Rider Decade that Saban was planning to use that footage and then spin-off the appearance with Kamen Rider Decade as Power Rider.

Again, nothing ever came of it.

Thanks to our friends at Firestarter’s Blog we know that Saban Brands has once again filed for, and was granted, the use of the name Power Rider.

Will anything come of it this time?

A popular thought here at TokuNation was that Saban would adapt over the Kamen Rider Fourze series. While unpopular with adults, the series was popular with the younger demographic and the amount of sales generated from the roleplay gear, etc., more than proves that the merchandise sold very well. Take in to effect that the setting is high school with teenagers, and the overall easy-to-tie-in merchandise, it still seems like a no-brainer.

Speculate away, Tokusatsu fans!

SOURCE: Firestarter’s Blog, image courtesy cyclonejoker

under Super Sentai

The official Toei Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters production website has posted some new info concerning the forthcoming Go-Busters vs. Gokaiger movie, which will see the return of the 35th anniversary Super Sentai team!

Set almost a year after the pirate Sentai left bound for the Zangyack home planet, they return to Earth completely different. The Go-Busters are in the midst of Earth’s greatest crisis when the Zangyack attacks Earth for the third time, only this time Enter is with them. But what is their real goal?

Also included in the post were some new (small) images from the movie, which potentially gives us a glimpse of the new villains appearing. You can check these out after the jump!

Go-Busters vs Gokaiger is due for release in Japan on January 19th 2013.

Translation credit: Orends

under General Tokusatsu News

For those who don’t know, back in September, the movie, Karate-Robo Zaborgar (which is a remake of the old tokusatsu series Denjin Zaborger) was recently released on DVD and Blu-ray over here in the states, with the original release of this movie coming out in Japan in 2011

Well for those wanting to check out out, it is now availible for streaming on Netflix! So if you want some hilarious tokusatsu action to watch, go check it out!

under Power Rangers

The upcoming Power Rangers Megaforce Megabloks have started popping up online for pre-orders, first at Amazon.com and now also at BadAssToysForBadAssBoys.com! Check out images of the following sets:

  • Red Racer Hero
  • Dragon Mechazord
  • Shark Mechazord
  • Tiger Mechazord
  • Robo Knight Showdown
  • Gosei Great Megazord

Get your build on with Power Rangers Megaforce Megabloks due out in December 2012! Click the title for more images!

SOURCE: Samurai Cast Blog, BadAssToysForBadAssBoys.com

under Kamen Rider

The Bluefin Tamashii Facebook page has been updated with a list of releases for April 2013.

SH Figuarts Riderman will be available to US distributors this April! At the time of writing a price has not been confirmed but stay tuned to this page for further details! :)

under Super Sentai

We don’t like to post up rumors when it comes to upcoming Super Sentai and Kamen Rider series because we like to wait until we have a more solid validation. In the history of reveals, very seldomly do the first details ever turn out to be accurate.

But for the sake of tradition, a possible Kyouryuger suit design surfaced a couple of days ago. The history of these designs usually retain some of the concept but the final version is more often than not a different look. The storyline for Kyouryuger is uknown – there are rumors that it involves everything from dinosaur hunters to dinosaur protectors to time traveling dinosaur rights activists.

The suit looks to mix elements from GoBuster, Dekaranger, and depending on whom you ask, some Zyuranger and Boukenger. Whether or not this is accurate or even comes to pass in a final design will not be known until probably December, which is when magazine reveals tend to happen.

What do you think?

Click here and join our massive rumor/speculation thread regarding Kyouryuger!

For fun, the folks at Henshin Grid have an on-going “first image” post from Timeranger to Kyouryuger. Check it out and compare this image with some of the images there. Henshin Grid’s look at reveals!

We’ll post any new concrete information as it comes available!

SOURCE: bluesparrow, Jefusion

under Power Rangers

Hey Power Rangers fans!

We wanted to drop you a line and let you know that today’s episode of Power Rangers Super Samurai titled “Fight Fire With Fire” is brand new, and after nearly two seasons worth of teasing, Jayden’s big secret is finally going to be revealed at the end of the episode!

Fans of the Super Sentai version known as Shinkenger already know what this secret is, so please don’t spoil it for our viewers who haven’t seen it or let themselves be spoiled by it.

Click here and join the episode discussion!

Go Go Samurai!

under Power Rangers

Online retailer ToyWiz has put up a series of listings for Megaforce toys!

No photos have been uploaded yet but these listings provide several details regarding the Megaforce equipment and weapons:

*Rangers will use the Gosei Morpher and Gosei Buckle while their robotic follower utilizes the Robo Morpher.
*The Megaforce teams weapons are Dragon Sword, Phoenix Shot, Snake Axe, Tiger Claw and Shark Bowgun.
*Additional Zord Vehicles are listed as Land Brother, Sea Brother and Sky Brother

All items currently have a January release date but of course all details are subject to change.

SOURCE SamuraiCast

under Ultraman

Tamashii has updated their page for Ultra Act Ultraman Jack with new images and info. Saving up for it? Here’s more info:

  • Price: 3,675 yen
  • Release date: March 2013
  • Cloak sold separately
  • Height: approximately 160mm
  • Material: PVC
  • Set of red ABS joint parts
Check out more images after the jump.

under Kamen Rider

And as has been speculated a new modern Innazuman will be making his debut in Kamen Rider Movie Wars Ultimatum! I don’t know about the rest of you but that design looks pretty killer to me! Sannagiman was our biggest hint up to this point since his form is the one which precedes Inazuman. Yet another Ishinimori character joins the cast of this film featuring Kamen Riders Fourze, Meteor, Nadeshiko, W, Accel, OOO, Birth, and Bishoujo Kamen Potrine!

Update! New/better image also courtesy of Jefusion!

Credit: Jefusion