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under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

Time flies when you’re having fun! With less than a month between SDCC 2014 and Power Morphicon, we’ve been swamped! But we figured what better way to hype you up for Power Morphicon than to release our special interview with the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce from our time spent with Saban Brands at SDCC 2014!

Join Kickback aka Chris as he interviews Andrew Gray, Azim Rizk, John Mark Loudermilk, Cameron Jebo, Ciara Hanna, and Christina Masterson from Power Rangers Super Megaforce, courtesy Saban Brands.

Click here to download the podcast!
(15:45 in length, 14.3MB, .MP3 format)

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A huge special thanks to the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce for the fun interview and to Saban Brands for making it happen! As per request, we have also listed the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce‘s social media accounts below. Please take a moment to give them a follow. They’re all very talented individuals and they will all go far in their careers! Don’t miss a thing! Follow them all today!

Andrew Gray (“Troy”, Red Ranger)
– @DrewMGray on Twitter
– @AndrewMGray on Instagram

John Mark Loudermilk (“Noah”, Blue Ranger)
– @Johnnyfroboy on Twitter
– @Johnnyfroboy on Instagram

Azim Rizk (“Jake”, Black/Green Ranger)
– @AzimRizk on Twitter
– @AzimRizk on Instagram

Cameron Jebo (“Orion”, Silver Ranger)
– @CameronJebo on Twitter
– @CameronJebo on Instagram

Ciara Hanna (“Gia”, Yellow Ranger)
– @CiaraHanna20 on Twitter
– @CiaraHanna20 on Instagram

Christina Masterson (“Emma”, Pink Ranger)
– @_hichristina on Twitter
– @_hichristina on Instagram

If you’re attending this year’s Power Morphicon you will have a chance to meet the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce! We recommend you do – you won’t regret it. Go Go Megaforce! See you at Power Morphicon!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

With only a couple of days to go, the Official Power Morphicon has revealed their panel scheduling for the weekend! For those attending – hope you can clone yourself because there’s a lot of great panels happening at the same time! With thanks to our own news correspondent @TrekkieB47 on Twitter, we have a much easier version of the schedule for you to read. For panel details (like who is in each panel), please click here to view Power Morphicon’s listing and times.

Power Morphicon Schedule Friday

Power Morphicon Schedule Saturday

Power Morphicon Schedule Sunday

The most notable snub? Austin St. John isn’t scheduled to be part of either of the Forever Red panels. We don’t think that’s right – let Austin St. John know you want him on the Forever Red panel! Maybe we can work some magic eh Ranger Nation? :)

Don’t forget to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter for all your Power Morphicon news and updates! Be sure to follow our crew that is attending – both site owner and Power Force member Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) and news correspondent and fellow Power Force member TrekkieB47 (@TrekkieB47 on Twitter) for updates all weekend long! And don’t forget to follow the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast on Twitter @RangerCommandPH for details of the special Ranger Command After Dark live-stream podcast with TrekkieB47, TheCinemaSlob, and TokuNation owner Kickback on Saturday night! See you at the show!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

For those who don’t remember this far back – the original Power Morphicon was created in part because of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Staying true to its roots, there will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony at this year’s Power Morphicon on the morning of Saturday, August 23rd at 8:45 AM. Five young Junior Rangers from Make-A-Wish will join the Power Rangers and Alex Heartman (“Jayden” the Power Rangers Samurai Red Ranger) in a special can’t-miss stunt, followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony. There will also be surprise guests at this event.

TokuNation.com, affiliated with the Power Force, will be in attendance and covering the event. Be sure to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter as well as with site owner and Power Force member Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) for all your Power Morphicon news, images, and updates throughout the weekend!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

As you might be aware, the Official Power Morphicon is only DAYS away! With over 100 special guests attending and a dealer room full of nothing but toku and toku-related merchandise, it’s bound to be a great time. And for those attending, there’s some great news!

Our friends from Bluefin Tamashii Nations will be at the show at booth #116. And even better news – they will be selling the SDCC 2013 S.H. Figuarts Power Rangers Super Samurai Metallic Set as well as the SDCC 2014 S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Armored Black Ranger figure! They will also have stock on hand of earlier S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Kamen Rider figures, Dragonball Z figures, and Sailor Moon figures.

What a great opportunity for you to pick up any figures you’ve missed including exclusives from the last two years! Don’t forget – TokuNation.com is attending this year’s Power Morphicon as both Platinum Members as well as members of Saban Brand’s Power Force. Be sure to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter, as well as site owner and member of the Power Force Kickback @rankal on Twitter for all the updates from the show. Also be sure to follow our news staff member and Power Force member @TrekkieB47 on Twitter as well as Ranger Command Power Hour host @TheCinemaSlob for all the hijinks at the first ever Ranger Command After Dark, which will be live-streamed! Details to follow. See you at the show!

under Kamen Rider

Some new information about the upcoming Kamen Rider Drive toyline has surfaced online. Keep in mind once again ALL DETAILS REGARDING KAMEN RIDER DRIVE REMAIN UNCONFIRMED BY OFFICIAL SOURCES. The actual toys & weapons may not match our early concepts!

 

Thanks to previous catalog leaks we know the collectors’ gimmick for Kamen Rider Drive is Shift Cars which will unlock new powers. Based on these recent reveals, we can identify some of the Shift Cars that will be available in early waves:

*Set 02 will contain Shift Dimension and Shift Dream Pegasus

*Gashapon Set 02 features Shift Burning Solar

In addition, Drive will also use Tires as a secondary gimmick. Based on the brief glimpses we have of Kamen Rider Drive’s suit thus far, we can assume the Tires will grant Drive new armor and weapons. Tires will be sold as add-ons for the TK collectible action-figure series (this years’ answer to Arms Change). Some Tires will be sold with new Drive figures, some will be sold only as sets (similar to the Module Changes from Kamen Rider Fourze).

*TK 02 will contain the Funky Spike, Massive Monster and Justice Hunter Tires.

*TK 03 is Drive’s second Type, Wild and includes the Rumble Dump Tire

*TK 04 contains Dream Pegasus, Mad Doctor and Spin Mixer Tires

*TK 05 features Drive’s third type, Technique and includes the Fire Braver Tire.

 

Definitely sounds like a winning assortment for the newest Kamen Rider! Feel free to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Drive Rumor Discussion Thread and share your thoughts about this latest reveal!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon

Courtesy of Saban Brands we have the official press release for this weekends 4th official Power Morphicon! Read below for the official list of events and activities for the convention including some special events related to Power Rangers Super Megaforce & Dino Charge!

Saban Brands to Host Power Rangers Super Megaforce Panel, Unveil An Exclusive Sneak Peek of Power Rangers Dino Charge, Hold Cast Autograph Signings, Rangers Appearances and More

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 18, 2014) – Saban’s Power Rangers and thousands of fans will join forces to celebrate the 4th bi-annual Power Rangers official fan-run convention, Power Morphicon, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 22-24. Fans can expect an action-packed experience from Saban Brands with the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce and a super-charged panel that will reveal an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season, Power Rangers Dino Charge.

“Saban Brands is excited to participate once again in this year’s Power Morphicon,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “It is always a thrill to see Ranger Nation come together in full force and we can’t wait to celebrate the Power Rangers franchise with thousands of our passionate and loyal fans.”

To kick off the opening of Power Morphicon, fans can gather for an exciting event on Saturday, August 23, at 8:45 a.m. outside the Pasadena Convention Center. Saban’s Power Rangers and special “Junior Ranger” guests from Make-A-Wish® will take part in an epic stunt to POWER UP Power Morphicon, which originally started in 2006 to grant the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program. The Power Rangers are partnering with Make-A-Wish, the official 2014 Power Morphicon Charity Auction beneficiary, and special guests to transform the lives of five kids from around the country with life-threatening medical conditions by granting their wishes to meet the Power Rangers.

At 1 p.m., fans can attend the Power Rangers Super Megaforce Panel in Ballroom D&E, moderated by Chip Lynn, Executive Producer of the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Charge season. Fans can expect a lively Q&A session with the Super Megaforce cast, followed by a never before seen look of the highly anticipated upcoming 2015 season. Following the panel, attendees can meet the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce at the official cast signing from 2-4 p.m. in the Main Hallway. In addition, fans can expect to meet and pose for photos with various legendary Rangers on the show floor throughout the full run of the convention.

Saban Brands is also expanding the Power Force at Power Morphicon, a select group of superfans who have been chosen to receive exclusive insider access to all things Power Rangers. The Power Force represents some of the most passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans. These new Power Force members include: Database Ranger, Hassan Ahmed, Kickback, Miss CD, NerdyGirlJulia, ShukuenShinobi, TheSecondBatgirl, Trekkieb47 and ZeronXepher.

Additionally, Bandai America is officially launching the Power Rangers “Unlock the Power” instant win game and sweepstakes at Power Morphicon! Fans can scan any of their Legendary Ranger Keys into the Power Rangers Scanner App on their mobile device for a chance to instantly win exclusive coupons and toy prize packs now through December 31, 2014. Fans also have the opportunity to win a trip to Hollywood, California for a family of four and to voice a character in an upcoming Power Rangers episode! To learn more about “Unlock the Power,” please visit www.bandai.com/powerrangers.

Fans can stay up-to-date on the latest Power Rangers news by following the brand’s official social media channels on Facebook,Twitter,Instagram,Tumblr and YouTube.

Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce will return with all-new episodes on Saturday, August 30 at 12 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon.

For more information on Power Morphicon, please visit www.officialpowermorphicon.com.

TokuNation will of course be in attendance this weekend as our very own Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) will be rocking the show floor along with our great friend and newsie Trekkieb47 (@trekkieb47 on Twitter)!  Be sure to say hello to these two while your there and welcome them to the official Power Force along with all the other new inductees this year!

under Power Rangers

Bandai of America has announced the Power Rangers version of the Skylanders gimmick with the Power Ranger Hero Port game from New York Toy Fair.

The collectable figurines utilizes RFID chips to scan the Rangers into the game , with the game itself having been worked into the actual controller so a major platform will not be required to play Hero Port.

You’ll be getting Super Megaforce Red and Blue with the game additional rangers can unlocked additiona levels and stages to play through.  The rest of the team will be divided up into sets each costing about 9.99 according to listings from Amazon.uk.

 

under Power Rangers

The good people at RangerCrew have put up a brief new promo highlighting the return of Power Rangers Super Megaforce to Nickelodeon, which is just a few short weeks away!

This promo features a few clips from the final unaired episodes, including the Ranger’s ultimate battle with Prince Vekar!

Power Ranges Super Megaforce returns with new episodes on August 30 at 12pm! Don’t forget to tune in!

under Godzilla, Kamen Rider, Power Rangers

It’s time for another update from our site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com! For those who don’t know – BigBadToyStore.com is often able to get various convention exclusive items to resell to collectors. It’s a great way for you to pick up a figure without having to pay extreme eBay or Amazon prices. Check out some of the newly arrived items below!

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And of course, don’t forget to get your pre-orders in for these figures! Some of these release this month – notably the S.H. Figuarts! Some are exclusive, so without a middleman it’s tough to get these. They will be in hot demand so don’t miss your chance to grab ’em while they have ’em!

PRE-ORDERS ARRIVING SOON

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under Kamen Rider

Melon!

The third release of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gaim line from Tamashii Nations is none other than the original melon warrior – Kamen Rider Zangetsu! A general release item, this figure retailed between 4,000 and 5,000 yen depending on where you ordered it from and at the time of this gallery and review is still readily available online as well as your favorite import shops (though prices will vary).

Kamen Rider Zangetsu, for those who do not follow the show Kamen Rider Gaim (you NEED to go watch it RIGHT NOW), is the prototype suit for Takatora, one of the heads of the Yggdrasill corporation. It is the first Armored Right suit to be made and was the test suit for all the others. The suit was only used in the show for the first 12 episodes or so of Kamen Rider Gaim before Takatora took up the Energy Rider suit known as Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin (which has it’s S.H. Figuart release later this month!). The suit does appear again in the latter part of the 30’s in the show, but you’ll have to watch it for yourself as we do not believe in spoiling major story elements in our reviews!

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