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under Kamen Rider

After the offiicial launching of their new main page and the associated press conference, we now have several new details about the 15th Hesei Era Kamen Rider!

*The story of Kamen Rider Gaimu will take place in a corporate-controlled city and the main monsters are known as Inbess creatures. In addition, street dance is the common ground between the locals and the Kamen Riders.

*There are FIVE main Riders this year, all of them fruit themed using special devices called Lock Seeds to utilize various forms and powers. Gaimu uses Orange and Pineapple LockSeeds for his main form. The other four Riders are Baron (Banana themed) Ryugen (Grape themed), Griton (Coconut themed) and Zangetsu (Melon themed).

*Kamen Rider Gaimu’s true name is Kota Kazuraba, and he will be played by Sano Gaku. He is a backup dancer for one of the street crews and meets the other Kamen Riders through his dancing experiences.

*Baron is the rival Kamen Rider to Team Gaimu, known as Kaito Kumon in human form; a power-hungry warrior who despises the weak. Ryugen is Gaimu’s best friend, a secretly-wealthy schoolboy. Zangetsu is Ryugen’s older brother, working at the mysterious Yggdrasil Corporation that owns their city.

*The series’ main writer is one Gen Urobuchi who has previously worked on a variety of anime projects including Fate/Zero and Magi Madoka. Gaimu will be directed by Ryuta Tasaki, veteran of multiple Rider and Sentai projects.

*The opening theme will be performed by Shōnan no Kaze a Japanese reggae group.

Kamen Rider Gaimu premieres October 6th! :)

SOURCE: JEFUsion

under Contests and Giveaways, TokuNation Spotlights, Ultraman

Let’s Watch Wednesdays @ Tokunation is beating the heat of summer with some cool action, giant heroes, and evil monsters. Are you ready for the next installment?

After the appearance of the dark Faust last week, let’s see where Nexus goes next! Riko has turned up unexpectedly in front of Kazuki, how is she involved in the battles at hand? Why has she appeared before the Night Raiders? A dark secret connects this poor woman to the fates of Kazuki and his comrades, and, their enemies….

You know the drill by now right? Well if not then it’s time to join in on our weekly discussion thread posted HERE. Every time you post you have a chance to win free stuff! Not only do you get to have a great discussion, but prizes could be headed your way. So be sure to join in!

So let’s watch Ultraman Nexus 10-12

under Kamen Rider

Yet another version of the recently released S.H.Figuarts Shocker Combatman will be coming from Bandai.

The S.H.Figuarts Black Shocker Grunts appear to be unchanged from their mass retail counter parts, except for the fact that the white skeleton-like pattern on the costumes have been removed.

Several options would be made available, making troop building these iconic cannon fodder easier: 

you can buy a single Shocker Combatman for 2,940 yen while other options include a three pack for 8,400 yen and a six pack for 16,590 yen. Pre orders will begin July 25, while no word has been given on a shipping date.

Thanks to Tokunation Member MidoGreen for the heads up!

under Kamen Rider

Bandai is set to release yet another iconic suit from the glorious beginnings of Kamen Rider!

This is the original suit design for Hayato Ichimonji, better known as Kamen Rider 2 or Kamen Rider Nigo, the emergency replacement hero created in response to Hiroshi Fujioka’s on-set injuries.

Original Rider 2 will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive sold in December for 2940 Yen

under Kamen Rider

We’ve seen Kamen Rider Gaimu fully revealed yesterday, now here’s our first preview of the Sengoku Driver! 
This example is an unpainted factory sample, fully painted versions will start popping up anytime though.

We know that Gaimu transforms utilizing this belt and Lock Seeds, but much of Gaimu still remains a mystery. The first wave of Kamen Rider Gaimu merch is expected to hit in October.

under Super Sentai

GABURINCHO!

You read it right folks! Tamashii Nations has revealed an image showing the main 5 Kyoryugers all together! And they have also revealed the first two-pack of the group, KyoryuBlue and KyoryuGreen!

Both will have their GabuRevolvers, GaburiCaliburs, Zyudenchis and Armed On Accessories. Pre-orders open on July 25th and they are Tamashii Web Exclusives priced at 7350 Yen, and are expected for a release date of Febuary 2014.

Thanks to user OPTICS for the heads up! Edit: Further reading indicates a bonus part of the Kentrospiker, or perhaps the full Kentrospiker itself!

under San Diego Comic Con

With the San Diego Comic Convention over, a few final details surrounding the various news and progress from Bandai have been cleared up thanks to our attending representatives.

Hopefully these answers should clear up some questions fans may have:


– Power Rangers Monopoly’s board graphic contains some Sentai Rangers that were not ever Power Rangers. This was accidental. The background behind the new images of classic Rangers is lifted straight from the Legendary War Sentai footage. Their existence should be considered a nod to Sentai and nothing more, said Saban Brands when the image was discovered.
– The decreased size of the Gokaiger toys for Super Megaforce was to keep them affordable and because here they are meant for kids. The keys are smaller so they would be cost effective, but the springs work as good if not better than the Gokaiger keys. There was no confirmation if US Rangers would receive keys or not because they are still in prototype stages at this time. The Legendary Megazord is smaller and less complex to be affordable for parents as a kids you and to incorporate the “build a zord” feature that Bandai states is a popular and successful feature for the toyline. It makes each zord playable with older zords. There was nothing they could say about Gokai Silver’s zord at this time.
– The Legendary Morpher (Mobirate) is planned to have electronic features but no details at this time as to what or if it’ll call out specific Rangers or seasons
– Saban Brands credits a lot of the resurgence of Power Rangers to the fan sites and wants us all to know it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
– Bandai acknowledges a lack of preparedness for their SDCC product and plans to be more prepared at NYCC which will feature yet to be annouced exclusive(s)
– There are no plans for SDCC product to be released at retail at this time
– Legacy Dagger is due in 2014. There is no definite date set for Legacy Dragonzord as it is still in early stages (hence no product to show)
– While the entire fandom knows tons about Super Megaforce, no one is truly ready to talk about it except that there’s planned product to be released. Not even the cast would talk about it, instead choosing “I don’t know what you’re talking about” in a sly and over-exaggerated tone
– Through a mis-click in Bluefin Tamashii’s survey at SDCC, what we saw at the time was Power Rangers Zeo leading the “what team do you want to see as SH Figuarts” question. That was at one point on Sunday as 130,000 people walked through the convention halls, so do not take that as anything remotely definite. Just fun to know and speculate.

under Kamen Rider

The latest RAH(Real Action Heroes) release from Medicom has been announced as Agito Shining Form!

He’ll be released as a Premium Club exclusive figure with a 19,950 yen price tag. Pre orders will begin on July 24th and he’ll be shipping sometime in the fall, he’ll include his signature Shining Caliber weapon

under Godzilla

Magazine scans have revealed that the next Monster Arts release will be S.H.Monster Arts Battra! Battra will be retailing for 5775 yen and appears to be a Tamashi Web exclusive item, though a North American release through Bluefin is very likely.

S.H.Monster Arts Battra will be massive, standing at a size of 320 millimeters!

Source:Import Monsters

under Kamen Rider

A few months ago, the Super Imaginative Chogokin line announced it would be producing figures based on the villainous “Greeeds” in Kamen Rider OOOs

Now the most recent magazine scans have provided us with the first look at their first Greeed, Uva!

Price and release details are yet to be announced. :)