TFW2005HisstankTokuNationToyark
Tokunation › Archives for May 2014 › Page 6

Archives for May 2014

under Super Sentai

As has been the standard in recent years for Super Sentai Minipla, it looks like we’ll be treated to another special release boxed set this year. Following in the foot steps of Gokai Oh Clear Version, Go-Buster Oh Meteorite, and Raiden Kyoryuzin Brave Finish, this year will see the release Cho ToQ Oh Clear Rainbow SP! This will be a full 12 box minipla set release cast in clear “rainbow” colors.

Thanks to retailer AmiAmi listing a pre-order for this set we know of it’s existence before actual images have been circulated. As suggested by their order page retail price would be 4536 yen, though their price is the much more pleasing 3520 yen. And in an odd contrast to last year this would appear to be a general release rather than aBandai Premium one.

AmiAmi currently lists this set for a late September release so it’s a ways off. Stick with TokuNation as we update you on this story in the future, and hopefully have images.

under Super Sentai

While many of us await the release of the second wave of the Ressha Sentai ToQGer MiniPlas, an image previewing the third wave has released. Included in this new wave of Minipla will be all about the accessory-type Resshas – namely the Shield Ressha, the Fire Ressha, and the Police Ressha. At this exact moment, there are no concrete details of a release date.

The Minipla series offers a smaller, much more articulated version of the DX Mechas. Are you a fan of Miniplas? And if so, are you planning to add these to your collection? Sound off in our discussion thread!

under Godzilla

It’s safe to say it – the King of the Monsters is back and he’s top at the box office this weekend. Reporting in at $93 million dollars domestically and an additional $103 million internationally, Godzilla 2014 is topping in at roughly $200 million dollars for its opening weekend. On top of that, news of a sequel is already in the works.

According to Deadline.com, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have already begun developing a sequel to what is now considered a successful reboot to the American Godzilla franchise. While movies in the “development” stage are always questionable to see the light of day, with what would appear to be a box-office hit – the $103 million dollars internationally is the largest grossing for a movie this year – many are saying a sequel is an obvious no-brainer.

Did you see Godzilla? What did you think? Share your thoughts in our discussion thread by clicking here! Beware the spoilers.

under Godzilla

Our sister site ToyArk.com has put up an impressive gallery of the NECA Godzilla 2014 figure! The King of Monsters looks imposing and is highly detailed with a very impressive sculpt. We’ve mirrored some of the images in this news post.

Check out the full gallery by clicking here! Don’t forget to check out our sister site ToyArk.com for everything that isn’t tokusatsu related! You can follow them on Twitter @ToyArk as well as on Facebook by simply clicking here!

under Kamen Rider

Here’s a fun little update for you! Thanks to the Masked Rider Disciples Thailand Facebook Page as well as the Fruit Rider News blog, we have some fun images to share with you!

Featured in these magazine scans are the characters/actors for each Lockseed (minus Marika and Knuckle, sad face). Included is a description (not yet translated) but the real juicy part is just the cool pictures that are shown. Check out all the images by clicking the title of the story, then join in the discussion!

under Kamen Rider, Super Sentai

The latest of the Legend Resshas has been released! This newest entry in this special add-on series features the Den-Liner from “Kamen Rider Den-O”- one of the VERY few merchandise-based crossovers between Kamen Rider & Super Sentai!

Youtube user “wotakufighter” gives us an in-depth look at the Den Liner Ressha and its special combined form, “ToQOh Kyoryuzin Featuring Den-Liner.”

Know no limits, take the plunge and be sure to add this Ressha to your collection!

under Ultraman

A brief preview for the second season of Ultraman Ginga- reclassified Ultraman Ginga S is now online! This gives our first look at the new hero Ultraman Victory in action!

Ultraman Ginga S will begin on July 5 2014! Until then, stay tuned to TokuNation & keep up to date on all Ultra details!

under Godzilla

The original big bad kaiju has just returned to theaters after a 10 year hiatus. Legendary’s Godzilla is on screens world wide and he’s absolutely destroying them. If you haven’t seen the film yet, we HIGHLY recommend that you do. And to celebrate the film’s release TokuNation.com is proud to present this companion piece to it. A full summary & review of the Godzilla Awakening Graphic Novel prequel!

Godzilla Awakening follows the exploits of the elder Dr. Serizawa (Ichiro’s father) from 1945-1954 as a member of the elite Monarch Unit. A group tasked with finding and exterminating the MUTO creatures. Though what the good doctor would theorize, and this unit would later discover, would be something far greater. A living legend, a monstrous myth, the king of all monsters, Godzilla! This book set out to expand the historical universe of the 2014 Godzilla film and it has succeeded wonderfully. If you want more insight into just what drives Ken Watanabe’s character, Dr. Ichiro Serazawa in the film, then this story about his father, is a must read.

By clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” you’ll be taken directly to a lengthy and spoiler heavy review and summary of Godzilla Awakening. Again, this book contains MASSIVE spoilers for the film as does our review. Read on at your own risk.

 

under Kamen Rider

In less then a month, Kamen Rider BatlteRide War 2 will be hitting the shelves and yet another new preview trailer show cases the game’s plot, a new original villain created specifically for the game,the gameplay of Kamen Rider Gaim in addition to the Movie power ups, and a new feature that allows an Assist character to be added.

Further more, the trailer confirms that Tokugawa Yoshimune will be playable at some point in the game. Also confirmed via the trailer: the WizardXGaim Movie War will be one of the films covered in the game.

Special thanks to board member DrillBit for the headsup! As always, you can view the video below:

 

 

under Godzilla

“You have no idea what’s coming! And it’s going to send us back to the stone age!”

It’s here. The American remake/reboot of the Japanese classic monster movie, Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, has been released in the United States. Receiving positive reviews from across the country (currently sitting at a 73% at movie site Rotten Tomatoes) anyone from casual to hardcore in terms of their interest in Godzilla needs to go see this movie. Starring Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe, along with many others, movie fans believe that Godzilla officially ushers in the start of “summer movie blockbusters”, with X-Men: Days of Future Past, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seemingly right on its heels (and many others too!).

We have a dedicated thread for you to discuss the movie, spoilers and all. Click here to join the movie discussion thread already in progress. The gang from our Talkin Toku Podcast are also planning an episode solely dedicated to discussing the movie in the near future, so stay tuned for that.

It’s a good time to be a Godzilla fan. Join in the discussion and go see the movie! And then go see it again! Below is an extended-look trailer. See you on the other side of the credits!