A very interesting news story has just been revealed!
It seems Kamen Rider Gaim will be teaming up with the Android Kikaider for at least one episode this May, as a cross-promotion for the upcoming Kikaider reboot film.
Previously Toei had used Super Sentai to promote an older property revival (which led to the “Go-Busters VS Gavan” teamup) but now Gaim gets to be the launching point!
Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!
While “Power Rangers Super Megaforce” remains on hiatus, this brief bit of new material came online today & gives us all a brief hint as to what happens off-camera for the Megaforce Rangers!
And while the wait continues for new episodes, reruns of “Super Megaforce” will air on Nickelodeon Saturdays at 12pm EST!
It’s Morphin Time!
When Bandai of America first announced the 20th Anniversary Legacy Morpher, the first thing most fans and collectors asked was if and when we would ever get a Green & White Ranger version. As we know by now, we would have a Toys’R’Us release of the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger and White Ranger hit shelves early in 2014. But before we had that, the only option was the elusive and very pricey San Diego Comic Con 2013 Exclusive Gold-Plated Legacy Morpher.
Limited to 1000 pieces and available only at San Diego Comic Con 2013, this version of the morpher was, for a small time, the most sought over Power Rangers merchandise quite possibly in the history of the franchise. I remember when I purchased mine I had offers for double or triple what I paid for as I walked past a line of hopeful attendees.
TokuNation.com is proud to be present to you a high resolution gallery of over 50 images of this exclusive piece of merchandise, with comparison shots to the mass retail version. If you have any additional picture requests, please post them in the discussion thread. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy this (in my opinion) beautiful exclusive!
The first pieces of the Super Sentai Resshas (classified “Legend” Resshas by some retailers) have been released in Japan!
Early reviews of the Go-Buster and Kyoryuger vehicles and combinations have come to Youtube thanks to reviewer “とい★はっぴー” This gives us a close look at the new Resshas and their combinations with ToQOh!
If you were lucky enough to preorder these Legend Resshas, then keep an eye on your mailbox- they should be shipping very soon!
Hot on the heels of their first-reveal magazine scans, the final Tamashii web exclusive releases for September are a pair of accessory sets for the S.H. MonsterArts line – one providing some brand new effect parts, and the other adding some brand new special weapons machines to battle the monsters.
First up is Effects Set 2, priced at 2916 yen. Included here two new beam attacks (one with an explosion at the end of it), a heat wave effect for Tamashii stage bases, a cracked ground stand for the effects and finally four scaled buildings.
Meanwhile Super Special Weapons Set 2 includes the Super X3 from Godzilla vs. Destoroyah, four Maser Guns, four Maser Beam Tanks, three Maser Attack Aircraft, Tamashii stage and two scaled buildings. This set costs a slightly higher 3240 yen.
Check out the extensive set of images after the jump!
The Ultra-Act line continues its figure renewals with a brand new renewal version of Ultimate Zero, the powered up form that made its debut in Ultraman Zero: The Revenge of Belial! A powered up form granted to Zero by the mysterious Ultraman Noa!
Releasing as a Tamashii web exclusive figure in September, renewal Ultimate Zero comes packaged with a selection of alternate hands, the Ultimate Bracelet, Ultimate Zero sword and the Shield of Baradhi. These weapons can also combine to form the Ultimate Aegis.
Costing 4860 yen, preorders are open now!
Fusion Jack!
The S.H. Figuarts line continues its journey through the Kamen Rider Blade series with Kamen Rider Blade Jack Form!
This winged mid-season power-up for the titular Rider will be released as a Tamashii web exclusive in September, priced 4644 yen. Included will be a selection of alternate hands, the enhanced Blade Rouzer, Rouze cards and (as Google translate puts it) partially-exploded card parts.
Will Jack Form be joining your collection? Preorders are open now!
Arriving a few months after the Kikaider REBOOT movie hits Japanese cinemas, the original Android Kikaider joins the S.H. Figuarts line!
Based on the design from the Shotaro Ishinomori‘s original 1972 series, Kikaider is fairly light on the accessories – apparently only coming with a selection of alternate hands.
He can be yours this September, released as a Tamashii web exclusive priced 4860 yen.
2014 may just be proving to be the year of Kamen Rider Shin, as not only will this unique Rider be receiving an S.H. Figuarts figure in May, but he will also be joined by a Super Imaginative Chogokin version this September!
A Tamashii Web Exclusive release priced 5940 yen, S.I.C. Kamen Rider Shin comes packaged with a selection of alternate hands, 2 alternate faces and the decapitated head of Cyborg Soldier Level 2!
Pre-orders are now open!
Medicom is once again diving into an old Tokusatsu series with their take on the classic Lion Maru character.
Like with most of Medicom’s offerings, RAH Lion Maru is a confirmed online exclusive sold via the Medicom Premium Web Store.
While the figure will set you back about 24,840 yen the figure itself won’t come out till January 2015 offering plenty of time to save up for this beauty.
Pre orders for this high end piece will begin April 24th.