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under Conventions, Power Rangers

It’s been a very long time coming but in 2015 UK Power Rangers fans will be spoilt for choice with the official announcement of a SECOND Power Rangers convention.

Previously revealed during the London Film & Comic Con last  month, Mighty Morphin Power Con will take place on Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Among the first guest announcements are:

Steve Cardenas (Rocky – Mighty Morphin Red, Zeo Blue)

Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam – Mighty Morphin Black, Zeo Green, Turbo Green)

Nakia Burrise (Tanya – Zeo Yellow, Turbo Yellow)

Jason Faunt (Wes – Time Force Red)

Erin Cahill (Jen – Time Force Pink)

Paul Schrier (Bulk)

Jason Narvy (Skull)

 

Full ticket information is available on the official website, but in the meantime fans can join in the discussion at our dedicated thread in the Conventions & Get Togethers section of the boards!

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With the upcoming season finale of Power Rangers Super Megaforce, we will see the return of many cast members from previous seasons of Power Rangers, including the likes of Jason Faunt, Melody Perkins, Danny Slavin, Hector David Jr., Britney Pirtle, Patricia Lee, Reggie Rolle, Sean Johnson, Alison MacInnis, Selwyin Ward, and of course, Jason David Frank. But with the announcement of a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie and the next series to be produced, a dinosaur themed show titled Power Rangers Dino Charge, a lot of fans have been clamoring for more Rangers to return – specifically as many of the original cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as possible.

And while nothing is guaranteed or promised, one can only assume that the powers of Saban Brands would not only like to keep the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the spotlight for as long as possible, but would love for an opportunity to bring back as many older fans to the franchise as possible. And the best way to do that is to bring back some of their classic heroes – and one that has been picking up steam in terms of popularity is none other than the original Red Ranger, Austin St. John.

On his official Facebook page, Austin St. John posted just the other day something that should get all the fans excited and pumped – ”IF” he were to return, would you want him in the show, the movie, and what would his role be? He specifically mentions that the powers that be are watching his page. If you want the original back to action, this is where you as a fan have to step up and take part!

Click here to see his Facebook page – be sure to “Like” it! And once you’ve done that, help spread the word to all the other Power Rangers fans out there – ”Like” and “Share” this post about his possible return! Who wouldn’t love to see Austin St. John return as the Silver Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Charge? Who says Bragigas can’t be a new Titanus? Help spread the word and let’s bring back the original Power Ranger!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

Just in time for the upcoming Power Morphicon convention, the original Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger and Zeo Gold Ranger, Austin St. John, has opened up his online store with merchandise that fans can purchase to support their childhood hero! Featuring a number of items showcasing Austin St. John’s time spent as both the Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger and the Gold Zeo Ranger, fans can purchase items for men, women, as well as youth items – and of course, your own personalized autograph from the man himself!

And don’t forget the fan-favorite item for kids – the “Future Ranger” one piece!

Be sure to purchase your items now so you can receive them in time for the upcoming Power Morphicon convention! Austin St. John’s “Back to Action” tour continues with the trip in Pasadena to celebrate 20 years of Power Rangers and the first ever meeting between his Japanese counterpart, Yuuta Mochizuki, who played Geki the Tyranno Ranger from the Japanese series Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, otherwise known as the show that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was based off!

To begin shopping, simply click here or visit AustinStJohn.US and order those shirts! All items are made in the USA! We will see you at this year’s Power Morphicon!

under Kamen Rider, TokuNation, TokuNation Spotlights

Let’s Watch Wednesdays returns from a small vacation thanks to our SDCC coverage. But we’re back, Kamen Rider Den-O has pulled into the station once again, and things are a bit nutty for Ryutaro. Yuuto’s devilish smile, ninjas, all the Imagin, dinosaurs, a new rider, this is the Climax Scene. But what & when is it? What are we building to? Beginning or perhaps ending here is the story for Den-O’s first theatrical film, Ore tanjou!

Ryutaro is disappearing from his own timeline, kidnapped by Zeronos & Deneb!? Events from the past and future collide and all out of order! This can only be a movie tie-in! These events lead directly into, or out of (oh you know how time travel works by now), the Ore Tanjou movie! For now we know that the terrible Kamen Rider Gaoh has arrived and to control all time he’ll take Den & Gaoh Liners for himself! But future Yuuto has assembled various Ryutaro’s from across time to stand against Gaoh! Get ready because next week we take the leap into the first of many Den-O theatrical films! It’s time for a Climax Scene!

Fun Fact #9
Rounding out the Imagin of the trains of time is Sieg! This impromptu 5th member of the Den-Liner gang has only briefly appeared on the show but will make a proper debut in next weeks film, Ore Tanjou. For now you should know that Sieg’s character is derived from the ballet Swan lake. Very different from the other Imagin, Sieg is somewhat based upon Prince Siegfried, a selfish and vain aristocrat who wishes to marry for love but simply has none in his heart.

But love finds Siegfried when he witness a swan he’s about to kill become a beautiful woman, actually the swan queen, Odette. The victim of a dark spell, Odette and her kind can only be freed if she is loved by one who has never loved before. Siegfried. Via a rather convoluted story of betrothals and princely courtship the pair eventually affirm their love and die together in the titular lake, thus breaking the spell on the other swans. 

Be sure to join our weekly discussion thread for Den-O by clicking “Discuss on the Tokunation Forums” at the bottom of this post!

under Kamen Rider

It seems Bandai are full of surprises this January, as among their listings for Tamashii web exclusives that month is Kamen Rider Amazon‘s personal motorcyle – the Jungler!

Like the previously released Autovaijin, the Jungler will be released in two different formats. Those who already own S.H. Figuarts Amazon will be able to buy the bike on its own, while those who missed out will also be able to purchase a special 2-pack including a reissue of the Rider! Both releases include a rear wheel stand and Tamashii stage, however the 2-pack also includes a unique slash effect part for Amazon which is different from the one included in the original release.

The single release Jungler is priced 5400 yen, while the 2-pack will cost 9180 yen. Check out the full gallery of this Showa era bike and its Rider after the jump!

under Kamen Rider

Continuing January‘s selection of Tamashii web exclusive releases is another set from the ever popular Kamen Rider Gaim – a 2-pack set of Kamen Rider Gaim Pine Arms and Kamen Rider Baron Mango Arms!

Gaim Pine Arms’ accessories include alternate hands, closed Pine Lockseed, Musou Saber and Pine Iron weapons. Meanwhile Baron Mango Arms’ accessories are alternate hands, closed Mango Lockseed and Mango Punisher weapon.

Ready to add these to your Gaim collection this January? The 2-pack is priced 8640 yen. Check out the full selection of images after the jump.

under Ultraman

Coming as a Tamashii web exclusive this January is a figure many Ultraman fans have been looking forward to – Ultra-Act Ultraman 80, the last of the Showa era Ultras to be released in this popular toy line.

Priced 4536 yen, Ultraman 80 comes packaged with a selection of alternate hands, Saxium Ray effect parts, Ultra Ray Lance, Buckle Beam and replacement  chest colour timer.

Are you ready to complete your Showa Ultra collection? Check out the full image gallery after the jump!

under Kamen Rider

Coming as a Tamashii web exclusive this January is the second Kamen Rider Wizard form to enter the Super Imaginative Chogokin line – Water Style!

Like the soon-t0-be-released Flame Style, S.I.C. Kamen Rider Wizard Water Style will also include parts to create a unique form based on one of the Rider’s plamonsters. In this case, it’s Kraken Show Time.

In addition to this, Water Style will also include additional hands, the Kraken Plamonster and two versions of the WizarSwordGun (Gun and Sword). Sword mode features a translucent blue water-like blade exclusive to this set.

Preorders will be available from tomorrow (7th Aug), with the figure priced 6696 yen.

 

under Metal Heroes

Not long after the exciting unveiling of S.H. Figuarts figures from the Metal Heroes series Juukou B-Fighter (adapted as Big Bad Beetleborgs in the West), Bandai’s Tamashii Webstore has released official images of the first figure to be released – Blue Beet!

Coming as a web exclusive in January 2015, Blue Beet will come packaged with additional hands, Input Magnum sidearm and Stinger weapon with blade and drill parts. He will be made available from tomorrow (7th August) and can be yours for the price of 5184 yen!

Check out the full selection of images of this fantastic looking figure after the jump!

under Kamen Rider

A DX Lock Seed set and new Arms change figure had been announced as Premium Bandai exclusives just a few days ago, from the same toy event that the announcement was revealed, a new photo of the actual prototypes were released online via TagHobby.

Thanks to this image we hav our first physical look at the DX Yomi Lock Seed & Arms Change PB06 Ryugen Yomotsu Heguri Arms! While there’s no official confirmation yet, the flyer attached t Ryugen indicates that ACPB06 will also include the Overlord’s weapons in addition to the Kiwi Gekirin AND Budou Ryuhou!

The DX Yomi Lock Seed set will be going up for pre order later in August while Arms Change Yomotsu Heguri Arms will be open to order in September, retailing for 2000 yen and 4000 yen respectively.