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under Super Sentai

The team over at AlphaHeroShock have just posted up an interview with actor Robert Baldwin. Among many bit parts as a foreigner for TV dramas and variety shows Mr. Baldwin first dipped into Tokusatsu as Gordo in the 2005 Takara series Sazer X and recently made a 2 episode cameo on Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger as Ramirez/KyoryuCyan!

There’s some great stuff in this interview such as:

Well, starting almost half a century back (oh, that’s a long time!), I was actually born in Japan.

I was told that Ramirez was supposed to be a « cheery » character, and his lines were written in such a way that would indicate that he spoke Japanese with a foreign accent.

The fact that I used to watch Goranger when it originally aired in the 70s makes the original phone call, being offered a part as a Sentai hero, a very special memory.

Click HERE to check out the entire article! A tokusatsu fan himself Mr. Baldwin was honored to play the part of a hero like the ones he grew up watching. Only time will tell if he gets to come back to the series with more Zyudenryu at his side. Brave In!

Credit: AlphaHeroShock

under Power Rangers

Thanks to RangerCrew Blog for the heads up on new preview clips for Power Rangers Megaforce Episode 8 – Robo Knight! Screengrabs can be seen here. Robo Knight joins the Megaforce Rangers in this episode, watch the previews below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMD68gvIh30

Thanks to raz for the heads up!

under Kamen Rider

As the preorder windows for Bandai’s new July figures (Original appearance Kamen Rider 1 and Shocker Combatant) are about to open, Bandai have announced that the previous figures will be joining them that month for a second run!

Kamen Rider V3 will be reissued in July, priced at 3150 yen. Joining him will be Ultra Act Zoffy, priced at 3360 yen. Check out the official images after the jump!

under Super Sentai

Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger turns 10 years old this year. Producer Jun Hikasa together with actor Yujiro Shirakawa(Whom portrayed Isshu Kasumi/Kabuto Raiger) and the rest of the Hurricanger cast recorded a video announcing that on April 1 2013, a special project will be revealed to celebrate this event.

You can watch the video announcing the project here:

Perhaps we’ll be seeing the launch of Hurricanger in the S.H.Figuarts line? Or the start of a new v cinema film? 

 Discuss your theory in the thread.

SOURCE: Henshin Justice Unlimited

UPDATE:
Those fearing that this might be some elaborate ealy April Fools day prank from Toei, fear not! Thank’s to Drillbit’s sleuthing, we have official Twitter feeds confirming that whatever they’re working on is indeed a reality!

under Ultraman

This year marks Tsuburaya Productions’ 50th Anniversary. At a special event next month (April 12th to 14th) the company is expected to reveal a new Ultraman and possibly start off another new franchise.

The TV Magazine scan included here is the first real look we have at the rumored new character. What abilities it may have are yet to be revealed. Stay tuned for more details!

Source: Rising Sun Tokusatsu

UPDATE: Tsuburaya has apparently registered the trademark for Ultraman Ginga, which appears to be the name of this new hero.

under TokuNation Spotlights

Tokunation.com’s weekly segment Let’s Watch Wednesdays Returns! Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger is approaching the halfway point and we’re about to hit one of the best arcs in the entire series!

Last week Kensei Sharkie Chan bestowed the Geki Sabers and Geki Shark on Jan. Shakkin! This week Rio is ready to destroy Gekijyuken for good, bust Master Shafu has made Rio a promise. If he gives the Gekirangers enough time, they will obtain Kageki, the ultimate geki. And then their defeat will cement him as the ultimate Jyuken user. Super Beast On!

Join our discussion thread for LWW and you’ll have a chance to win free DVD’s of your favorite Saban tokusatsus. Big bad Beetleborgs, Power Rangers, VR Troopers! So let’s watch Gekiranger 19-21!

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under Kamen Rider, Metal Heroes, Super Sentai

Along with the news of Kyoryu Gold and Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity Style, the latest wave of magazine scans have revealed more news about the forthcoming Kamen Rider x Super Sentai x Space Sheriffs: Super Hero Taisen Z movie!

While many were recently fooled by a fake image of a unique mecha combination for the movie, these scans confirm that Kyoryuzin and the WizarDragon will be able to combine using the power of the Super Sentai and Miracle Rings. This combination gives Kyoryuzin the ability to use the Zyuden Brave Strike End kick!

In other news Kyoryu Gold will appear in the film, teaming up with Kamen Rider Beast. The scans also include team up images of Wizard, Kyoryu Red, Beast and Yellow Buster teaming up against Space Shocker enemies.

Super Hero Taisen Z will premiere in Japanese cinemas on April 27. Check out the full sized images after the jump!

Sources: 算吧@Tokumaru of Henshin Justice, Orends Range and Firestarter’s Blog

under Kamen Rider

As Kamen Rider Wizard enters its second half, new magazine scans have revealed more images and info of his forthcoming final form – Infinity Style!

Haruto uses the Infinity Ring to change into this form, which is created from his wish to protect everyone as he sheds a tear. Infinity Style is equipped with shining armor, and the weapon Axcalibur. The Axcalibur is made of WizarDragon himself, brimming with magical power. Only Infinity Style is able to use the Axcalibur, because of the amount of magical power it contains. It has two different modes, Axe mode and Calibur mode.

When it’s in Axe mode, the Axcalibur can change in size in order to activate the special attack, Dragon Shining.

Check out the magazine scans after the jump. Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity Style will debut on the show this April!

Source: Henshin Justice

under Super Sentai

HenshinJustice has uncovered the newest round of magazine scans- giving us our first real look at the 6th Kyoryuger, KyoryuGold!

According to the scans, Gold’s real name is Maru Utsusem– another ancient warrior reborn to fight the Devoss Army. Tune in to Kyoryuger this April to find out more!

under Power Rangers

On Ciara Hanna’s (the actress who portrays Gia/MegaForce Yellow) Instagram page, she has put up a picture that definitely brings something to our attention! She posted the picture with the quotation “Super mega time.” And what does that picture entail? Why, her in the suit holding the helmet of GokaiYellow from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger! This coincides with earlier rumors we’ve had about the Gokaiger suits being utilized in Super MegaForce. But what can this picture mean? Are the Gokaiger suits going to be upgrade suits? Or are they gonna be the “Mega Mode” of the MegaForce Rangers like what Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai had?

Speculate and Discuss Here!

*Thanks to member raz for the heads up!