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under New York Comic Con

We have boots on the ground at this year’s New York Comic Con, and our man in the trenches is none other than our administrator Sentai Tamashii! The folks at Tamashii Nations were kind enough to take some time out of their incredibly busy schedule at the show to answer some of our, and YOUR, questions about things!

We will have the entire interview up later (as it was recorded), but we thought we’d share a few tidbits that we were given regarding some of the answers we were given.

Regarding Items Currently in Development[/u]
Unfortunately, answers can’t be given to any questions for items that may be in development, so any questions like, “Will we get this?” are not able to be answered.

Regarding Items Released in Japan[/u]
Any item that was released in Japan is fair-game to be released in the United States. Any items that was released as an exclusive in Japan is fair-game to have a mass release in the United States.

Regarding S.H. Figuarts of Super Megaforce (aka Gokaiger)[/u]
They are looking at releasing those figures in 2014. When asked if they would come with the Darwin accessory, we were told that if it was packaged with the figure, it will probably get release. We mentioned our Red, Green, and Blue had their Darwin’s separately packed, and Bluefin then proposed this. If you want the Darwins released with Super Megaforce/Gokaiger S.H. Figuarts, let them know! If the demand is there, they’ll include them.

Regarding Items From Other Properties (Ultraman, Pacific Rim, Macross[/u]
The good news is that the litigation is over for Ultraman and figures can and will be released celebrating that series. There have been talks with the license division of Pacific Rim and Tamashii Nations is interested in doing some figures as it is right up their alley – however anything that could be released would not be until 2015 at the earliest, as 2014 has a heavy focus on Aliens and Predator. As for Macross? “Probably not in my lifetime.” Sorry Macross fans.

Regarding Expanding their Market in the US[/u]
They want to expand but not too quickly. They are very happy with their premium outlets such as BigBadToyStore.com and ImageAnime.com, and want to continue to give them their full support. However you will begin to see product showing up in Hastings stores, and in time, they’d like to continue to expand from that.

Regarding the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S.H. Figuarts Combined Power Blaster[/u]
The Power Blaster is a combined feature. However, the parts to combine it will be included with the Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Yellow Ranger. The bow accessories for the blaster will NOT be with the Pink Ranger, as the product was too far along in development to try and go back and add it. So you will have bow parts included with the Blue Ranger and Yellow Ranger, where then all the parts will combine with the items in the Black Ranger release.

Regarding a Lord Zedd S.H. Figuart[/u]
The good news? They are developing a Lord Zedd S.H. Figuart! The bad news? They have no idea if he’ll be released. You should continue to express your demand for this item. They are also looking at moving in to the FiguartsZero brand for future villain releases. The biggest sticking point here is that the fans need to continue to speak up with what they want – they listen to fans, they try to give fans what they want – so voice up and let your demands be known!

Regarding S.H. Figuarts of Other Power Rangers Series[/u]
All the polling they’ve done seems to indicate that there is no clear favorite other than Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. So they want the fans to come on their Facebook and to speak up on Twitter about what series YOU want them to start working on, because they’re willing and ready to move away from the Mighty Morphin and start working on other series.

Special thanks to Adam as well as one of his associates with Tamashii Nations for his time and we hope for an incredibly successful show for the folks at Tamashii Nations! We will have a video of this interview after the convention.

under Power Rangers

TokuNation.com revealed to everyone yesterday via our coverage at NYCC 2013 that the previously SDCC exclusive Gold Legacy Morpher would be available for order at Toys’R’Us.

That pre-order is now live.

Click here to pre-order your Gold Legacy Morpher!

This morpher is different than the SDCC exclusive morpher as the gold is not gold plated as it is more of a flat gold color. Also, the coins are not plated in gold and instead are weathered like the standard Legacy Morpher coins.

Are you ordering yours? The release date is slated at 01/28/2014.

Thanks to raz and Fury Diamond for the heads up!!

under Kamen Rider

Though we’ve had a lot of good news in the last couple days unfortunately we have some bad news today. Tomoyuki Dan, most famously known to tokusatsu fans for his role as the Weather Dopant/Shinkuro Isaka on Kamen Rider W, has passed away from an aortic dissection. He passed away in his home on the evening of October 10th, he was 50 years old.

Fans may also recognize Tomoyuki for his work voicing over Christian Bale’s Batman character in the Japanese releases of the Dark Knight Trilogy, or for his roles in such anime as Victory Gundam, Naruto Shipuuden, or Ghost in The Shell, as well as his long list of other anime voice acting credits. As with any toku alum he will be missed.

Credit: AnimeNewsNetwork

under Kamen Rider

A recent magazine interview offers several key insights on the newest Hesei Rider from the excited new director, Ryuta Tasaki.

Highlights from the interview include:


*Gaim’s various dance teams are a symbolic tribute to Japan’s Warring States.
*Both Tasaki & head writer Urobuchi had grown tired of the “2 Rider” default present since W. In addition both are big fans of Kamen Rider Ryuki, which inspired them to work towards a drama-focused series.
*Urobuchi’s main goal for the early arcs of the series is to “…build up a story that most fans are used too, only to tear it down with new and surprising twists.”

under Kamen Rider

Today Bandai have updated the Tamashii Nations website with a special page dedicated to the forthcoming renewal S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Black and Battle Hopper. The page features several images of the new figures, alongside the soon-to-be-rereleased Shadow Moon figure.

However this isn’t the best part of the page!

At the very bottom it tells fans to stay tuned for future developments of the Kamen Rider Black RX series (which was also adapted in the US as the Masked Rider series), with a teaser image of a brand new figure!

under Super Sentai

Bandai’s premium website have begun taking orders for a new entry in the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger minipla line – based on Zyudenryu combination Raiden Kyoryuzin’s Lightning Brave Finish attack!

This special set includes Gabutyra, Stegotchi, Dricera and Pteragordon molded in translucent gold plastic, with all the stickers replaced by new gold foil stickers. It is priced 3675 yen, and will be released in January 2014.

This is a web exclusive item, so anyone interested will need to get their orders in with one of the many reputable middlemen available. Check out a full image gallery of the kit after the jump!

under Power Rangers

The wrist mounted communicator is something that we’ve all dreamed of having someday. Samsung finally delivers on that concept with the Galaxy Smartwatch.

The latest ads to come out for this product features wrist mounted devices from various TV show and moves…and the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are featured quite a bit in these ads. Check them out in the youtube boxes below:

Thanks to Tokunation Member MnemonicSyntax for giving us the heads up!

under Network News and Updates, New York Comic Con

What a day! TokuNation.com had boots on the ground at New York Comic Con 2013 and our crew was busy covering things for us here, as well as our sister sites TFW2005.COM and ToyArk.com. We are pleased to bring you a write-up of all the images of not just Power Rangers, but also from our sister sites showcasing Transformers, Marvel, DC, Mattel, Yes Anime, Square-Enix, and more!

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– First Look At Power Rangers Super Megaforce
The first pictures came in this morning of (as we’d learn later) an unfinished Power Rangers display booth. We got our first look at a number of Power Rangers Super Megaforce toys!
– S.H. Figuarts Power Rangers Figures
Bluefin Tamashii Nations is at the show and for the first time in person we got to see the Power Rangers Ninja Storm as well as the Power Blaster, the combined form of the weapons of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
– S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla Figures
Again at Bluefin Tamashii Nations, we got to see a collection of current and upcoming Godzilla figures. Some awesome stuff that’ll make any toy collector’s mouth water.
– First Look At Legacy Dragonzord and Dragon Dagger
Hidden until the doors opened, Bandai of America then revealed the actual toys of the upcoming Legacy Dragonzord and Legacy Dragon Dagger. Thanks to our staff member Sentai Tamashii, we were able to grab some quick first pics.
– In-Depth Pictures of Power Rangers Super Megaforce
Our crew was busy covering dozens of booths for all of our sites, but we took your picture requests and sent them back to the booth to grab what they could. Check out the detailed pictures!
– In-Depth Pictures of Legacy Dragonzord and Legacy Dragon Dagger
Unprepared for this reveal at the time, we sent our crew back and took 30 up close images of these highly anticipated items. Needless to say, almost every single Power Rangers fan is eagerly awaiting the Legacy Dragonzord, calling it one of the most amazing pieces of work that Bandai of America has ever created.
– Back of the Package Pictures of Power Rangers Super Megaforce
Our first look at the gimmicks of the Power Rangers Super Megaforce toyline! A different way of combining than we saw in Gokaiger, as well as old Power Rangers series themed vehicles combining with the Legendary Megazord.

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– Transformers 4 Optimus Prime Toy Images
Our network staff was invited to a special Wednesday night party with Hasbro. They showed off a number of upcoming figures, and for Transformers fans, the highlight was the first pictures of the Transformers 4 Optimus Prime figure.

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– Captain America: Winter Soldier Toy Images
The next movie in the Captain America series is Captain America: Winter Soldier. Hasbro showed off a few upcoming figures and you can see them here.
– Amazing Spider-Man 2 Toy Images
It’s Spider-Man vs. Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie, and Hasbro showed off some of the figures coming out under that line! Check it out!
– Star Wars Rebels and Black Series Toy Images
The next Star Wars property is Star Wars Rebels and we saw our first look at these new figures, as well as figures further along in the Black Series, including Darth Vader! Check it!
– KRE-O Dungeons & Dragons
A ton of new images for the Dungeons & Dragons line under the building construction line KRE-O!
– Kotobukiya Statues from NYCC 2013
The folks at Kotobukiya are at NYCC 2013 and were showing off their new statues of Marvel, DC, Star Wars figures, and even more than that!
– Dark Horse’s Game of Thrones Display
Check out the goodies for Game of Thrones courtesy of Dark Horse!
– S.H. Figuarts Batman
This is one bad-ass looking figure. Continuing on from Iron Man, we got our first look at S.H. Figuarts Batman. It’s amazing looking figure, so please check it out, you won’t be disappointed!
– S.H. Figuarts Dragonball Z
Goku and friends were on display courtesy of Bluefin Tamashii Nations. Check out the display, showing the newer figures of Son Goku and Krillin! (Hey Vegeta! Vegeta! Vegeta!)
– S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon Figures
For the first time see all five of the Sailor Moon girls on display, including Sailor Venus! These figures are hot!
– S.H. MonsterArts Alien vs. Predator
The movies weren’t that great, but you can make an even better one with these highly detailed S.H. MonsterArts figures of Alien and the Predator! Does not come with Awnahld.
– Pop Culture Shock Toys Statues and Busts
Check out what Pop Culture Shock Toys has to offer with statues and busts of Masters of the Universe, Street Fighter, Mortal Kombat, and more!
– Yes Anime’s Iron Man Super Alloy Display
Wow. Amazing pieces of work for Iron Man fans with 1/4 and 1/12 scale figures with interchangeable pieces. Check it out!
– Yes Anime’s Super Alloy DC New 52 Figures
Check out a selection of highly detailed figures from DC Comics New 52 Universe, with interchangeable pieces!
– Mezco Booth Displays
If you’re a fan of Thundercats, Breaking Bad, Chucky, or Creature from the Black Lagoon, then you need to click this link immediately.
– EnterBay Booth Display Images
Did you buy that highly articulated, life-like Michael Jordan figure? Maybe you’ll be enticed to pick up the upcoming Blake Griffin and LeBron James figures. Images at the link above!
– 3A Legion Booth Display Images
Check out some highly detailed figures that are coming out from the folks at 3A Legion! Some of the images will wow you!
– DC Multiverse, Movieverse, Total Heroes, and More Display
There’s too much to name! If you’re a fan or collector of the DC Comics figures, you MUST click the link above to check out a TON of images of new and upcoming items!
– Masters of the Universe Classics Images
Hey He-Man fans, this link’s for you! Check out some awesome images of some awesome upcoming figures!
– Square-Enix Play Arts Kai DC Universe Display
The Play Arts Kai series is super, SUPER detailed figures, so check out what they have in store for Batman, Superman, ]Harley Quinn, and more!
– Square-Enix Play Arts Kai Video Game Series
Check out some beautiful images of upcoming figures for Final Fantasy, Kingdom Hearts, and Metal Gear Solid!
– Square-Enix Play Arts Kai Robocop and Star Trek Display Images
If your wallet hasn’t killed itself yet, it might after you see these images from Star Trek and Robocop from the Square-Enix Play Arts Kai line of figures!
– Kotobukiya Star Wars Mara Jade ArtFX Bishop Statue
Our guys at NYCC 2013 thought this was one of their favorite pieces of the entire show. Find out why by clicking the link!
– Marvel Now Avengers 1/10 Statue Line Up
Check out this amazing gallery of 1/10 statues of the Marvel Now Avengers!
– Diamond Select Display Images
If you love Mini-Mates, or some of Diamond Select‘s statues and busts, click this link and check it out!

And that’s it for Day One at NYCC 2013. Thanks to our crew on the ground – Tony Bacala, DESTRO, and Sentai Tamashii for all the hard work they’re doing! This is just the first day, we’ll have more stuff for you as the week and weekend roll on!

under New York Comic Con

The Power Rangers Super Megaforce toys were revealed today and it only raised MORE questions about how these toys are going to work compared to their Bandai of Japan counterparts. With these back of the box pictures, we know!

– The “skateboard/hoverboard” toys will combine with the Legendary Megazord
– The “motorcycle” toys will combine with the Legendary Megazoard
– By collecting all five Super Megaforce keys, you can unlock the Super Megaforce theme song on the Legendary Morpher
– There are NO female Ranger Keys shown on the back of any of the Super Megaforce packaging, only male Ranger Keys and colors
(EDIT: Ninja Storm Blue is there, and the lighter shade makes us think it’s Tori and not Blake)

Check out the images in the thread!

under Power Rangers

Easily the biggest surprise of the convention this year at NYCC 2013 is the reveal of the actual toys of the Legacy Dragonzord and the Legacy Dragon Dagger.

So here’s a ton of images of both (30 to be exact), in high-resolution and zoomed in up close and personal.

Please enjoy. Thanks to our crew at NYCC 2013 for all the amazing work they do.