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We have our first official confirmation!

Najee De-Tiege, the actor who played Kevin the Blue Ranger in both Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai tweeted today that he is returning for a “few episodes” in Power Rangers Super Megaforce, the 20th Anniversary celebration season of Power Rangers. The tweet reads as follows:

Its a Official Saban Brands Contacted me & my Cast to come back 2 NewZealand, & Film Some Power Rangers Episodes!..

The tweet specifically states “me and my cast”, which in this writer’s opinion means that the base cast of Power Rangers Samurai has been contacted to return for some episodes of Super Megaforce (base cast meaning no Gold Ranger, no female Red Ranger). I could be wrong, though Steven Skyler, who played Antonio the Gold Ranger in Power Rangers Samurai recently spoke to convention attendees and mentioned he had heard nothing about Megaforce.

What are your feelings about Kevin and possibly the other Power Rangers Samurai returning for Power Rangers Super Megaforce?

Thanks to Mr. Yellow for the heads up!

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Our friends over at Rangercrew have revealed the title for the Power Rangers Megaforce Christmas special, which is due to air sometime in December. The episode will be titled “The Robo Knight Before Christmas”, however no further details than that are currently available.

Will this episode see Robo Knight learn the value of Christmas? Will Gosei’s command centre be filled with singing children just like Zordon’s was nearly 20 years ago? Or will this just be another clip show episode? Speculate away!

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Okay, I admit to this one being a stretch, but the picture makes you think. We know from our friends via RangerCrew.com that the casting department of Power Rangers has reached out to a number of veteran actors and actresses from the “Saban-era” of Power Rangers (Mighty Morphin, Zeo, Turbo, In Space, Lost Galaxy, Lightspeed Rescue, Time Force, Wild Force). We know that Blake Foster, who played Justin Stewart the Blue Ranger in Power Rangers Turbo was getting in shape for something, then flew off to New Zealand.

So here’s a picture of Christopher Khaymen Lee. You know him best as Andros, the Red Ranger in Power Rangers In Space. So what’s the big deal? Well, Lee is one of the more recluse former Ranger actors, and only recently was on an episode of the No Pink Spandex Power Rangers podcast. He wasn’t forthcoming on whether or not he had been contacted for Super Megaforce, but seemed open to coming back for an episode or two.

So then this picture shows up. Christopher Khaymen Lee holding a In Space Red Ranger card, and seemingly in very fit shape. Oh, and with long hair to boot. Does this mean he’s hinting that he’s coming back? Do you want to see Andros make a return in Power Rangers Super Megaforce?

Post your thoughts!

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One of the more burning questions regarding the upcoming Power Rangers Super Megaforce season was how exactly they were going to incorporate the Gokai Galleon, which served as both the base of operations for the Gokaigers as well as their main Megazord, the GokaiOh Megazord.

Thanks to MrYellow via Instagram, the picture attached to this news article shows that the crew in New Zealand has reconstructed some of the pieces of the exterior of the Gokai Galleon for footage purposes. Does this mean that our heroes will be soaring above the city in the Gokai Galleon?

What do you think? How should Saban incorporate the Gokai Galleon in to Power Rangers Super Megaforce?

Special thanks to raz for the heads up!

under General Tokusatsu News, Godzilla

AmiAmi’s blog brings us a plethora of images of the recently released Eight wonder of the world: S.H.Monster Arts King Kong!

As a nice bonus, a round Tamashi Act Stage stand is included with this figure. Click here to see AmiAmi’s full gallery of this figure.

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“Dragon, lend me your power!”

Channeling the power of his inner Phantom, Haruto becomes Flame Dragon Style. And we have an extensive in hand gallery of this figure once again thanks to Shishioh.

A custom Flame Dragon Tamashi Act stage stand is included with this figure as a nice surprise bonus. Other figures includes the WizSwordGun in both Gun and Sword modes, interchangeable hands and a Dragon head. 

 To see Shishioh’s full gallery, click Flame Dragon.

under Kamen Rider

Thanks to toy blogger Hacchaka we have an extensive pictorial review of the recently released S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Liner form!

The final form of the titular Rider in the Kamen Rider Den-O series, he comes packaged with the DenKamen sword, his Rider pass and a rather small selection of alternate hands.

Check out a selection of the gallery after the jump!

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While the Akihabara Tamashi Exhibition gives us a look at some up and coming S.H.Figuarts, the recently announced SIC Kamen Rider OOO ShaUTa figure can now be seen on display in the Tamashi Nations Show Room in Akihabara, thanks to photos from Cybergundam
ShaUTa will see a release in September 2013 for 7875 yen.

under Kamen Rider, Super Sentai

After an avalanche of newly announced S.H.Figuarts in the last week, we have some brand new looks at a huge selection of these figures! The Akihabara Tamashii Exhibition is happening currently and thanks to the ever resourceful Cybergundam Blog we have photos of such upcoming S.H. Figuarts releases as:

-Kamen Rider Blade
-Kamen Rider Scissors
-Kamen Rider X & Apollo Geist
-Original Costume Rider 1, Shocker Grunt, and Showa Cyclone
-Kamen Rider Wizard Water Dragon, All Dragon, Beast Hyper, and Machine Winger
-Ryuranger & Kibaranger
-Tyrannoranger & Dragon Ranger
-Season 2 Akibarangers

This is going to be an expensive year :D