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“I’ve taken my sons’ Drive back!!”

As we prepare to celebrate the new year, we look forward to the future. What? No, not 2018, but the year 2035! The Paradox Roidmude traveled back from that time to trick Kamen Rider Drive into giving him his ultimate power. Desecrating even the memory of Shinnosuke’s son, by posing as him to do it. Using the corrupted powers of the future Drive, Paradox tried to take everything from Shinnosuke. But with a bit of luck, Mr. Belts’ help, and the spirit of Eiji Tomari a power was born to defeat Paradox. A fusion of Shinnosuke’s Type Speed and Eiji’s un-corrupted Type Next, the subject of our final gallery of the year is none other than S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special! 

Drive Type Special is one again heavily based  on the trusty Type Speed body we’ve come to know over the years. More specifically it’s a slight repaint and remold of Dark Drive which was also recently released. The two suits were exclusive to the Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Future movie.  This figure takes the great things implemented with Dark Drive and adds a more heroic spin to them. While lite on the accessories, Drive Type Special is just such a charming release, and it’s nice to have one more of Drive’s movie exclusive forms at last.

We’ve attached the full 60+ image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll see again in the future! Happy New Year!

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“Electroplate”!

The original Space Sheriff Gavan is without a doubt one of the most iconic tokusatsu heroes ever. The originator of the Metal Heroes franchise & Space Sheriff title, Gavan has been in a resurgence ever since his 2011 return in Gokaiger VS Gavan. Reprising the role of this iconic character each time has been legendary actor Kenji Ohba! Now, years after the first Gavan figuarts were released and even the Gavan Renewals, we at last have Gavan’s civilian form with S.H. Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji!

Retsu Ichijoji is the 2nd release in Bandai’s new sub-line of civilian identity figuarts, preceded by Dan Moroboshi and followed by Takeshi Hongo. Improving on the faults of Dan, Retsu is a fantastic release. Bringing to life the young likeness of Kenji Ohba, this figure fantastically replicates Gavan circa his debut in 1982. Boasting some really great articulation Retsu is complimented by a couple set of hands as well as an effect sheet to replicate the electroplating process that transforms him into Space Sheriff Gavan!

We’ve attached the full 75 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review of the figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with (hopefully) one more gallery before the new year!

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It’s a double whammy of new Super Sentai toys today! Not only are the Lupinranger toys going up for pre-order, we also have stock photographs for Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger’s first quarter toys as well.

Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger’s first batch will consist of: Vinyls for PatorenIchigo, PatorenNigo, and PatorenSango along with their respective Trigger Machines and their version of the VS Changer which includes Red’s Trigger Machine.

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Lupinranger VS Patoranger’s debut is right around the corner and as such; pre-orders for the first batch of toys are beginning to surface.

To kick things off, we have our first look at the Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger toys whose catalog consists of vinyl for LupinRed, Blue, and Yellow. The Dail Fighters, Lupin Sword, and the VS Changer which includes Red’s Dail Fighter.

You can look forward to these toys hitting shelves in February 2018.

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Get ready fans of Power Rangers! Arguably the most popular Power Ranger of all time, Tommy Oliver, is coming to the hit new series Power Rangers Hyperforce on Tuesday, January 2nd 2018! For those who don’t follow Power Rangers Hyperforce, it’s a live-streamed table top Dungeons and Dragons styled roleplaying game featuring a new team of Power Rangers who travel through time chasing a mysterious villain!

Tune in on Tuesday, January 2nd of 2018 at 6pm PT, 9pm ET! Start your new year off right with Jason David Frank and the crew of Power Rangers Hyperforce, available only on Twitch.TV!

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It’s time for another announcement for our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! With the holidays in full swing we haven’t had time to do a proper video announcement for Super Sentai and for that we apologize. But we felt it important to announce the prizes for the Super Sentai prize package either way – so here we go! To enter Toku Toy Box and how to win Toku Toy Box, simply click here for all the details! Good luck!

– Gokaiger Ranger Keys 2000th Edition (Grand Prize!)
– DX KyurenOh
– Super Mini-Pla Megazord
– Super Mini-Pla Dragon Caesar
– 1 set of Sodo Kyuranger Candy Figures
– 1 copy of Detail of Heroes Kyuranger book
– Houou Kyutama keychain
– Gashopan Ryutsuteder

We will be adding a couple more items to this prize package before Toku Toy Box ends so stay tuned for more details! Good luck and thank you for your continued support! Happy Holidays!

under Kamen Rider

A brief teaser for the third and final installment in the Kamen Rider Ex-Aid: Another Ending movie series has been posted online!

This last outing sees Kamen Rider Genm against Kamen Rider Lazer once again, for control of the GOD MAXIMUM MIGHTY X Gashat.

Ex-Aid Another Ending Part 3 is currently scheduled for release on April 25, 2018!

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Toei has published their first official details on the production crew in charge of the upcoming Super Sentai Series Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger VS Keisatsu Sentai PatoRanger!

The head writer for this unique dual series is Junko Komura, best known for writing Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger.

The series’ chief producer will be Takaaki Utsunomiya, whose resume includes multiple Super Sentai and Kamen Rider projects.

Finally, the main director is Teruaki Sugihara who is currently directing Uchu Sentai KyuRanger.

The 42nd Super Sentai Series is officially scheduled to begin on February 11, 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new series!

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A plethora of new images from the upcoming 42nd Super Sentai Series Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger vs Keisatsu Sentai PatoRanger have just been released!

While the scans do not provide much NEW information about these upcoming series, they do offer some excellent clarification on several items teased in the early catalog photos:

*We see the VS Changer, henshin device and sidearm for both teams.
*The LupinRangers’ powers are fueled by aircraft-based Dial Fighters while the PatoRangers use automotive-based Trigger Machines. Both can grow in size to become the teams’ Mecha.
*Members of LupinRanger are armed with the Lupin Sword (which also functions as a grappling hook). Meanwhile, Team PatoRangers’ signature weapon is the Pat Megabo– a baton that can turn into a megaphone.

Finally, a brief story teaser for this new series is included! A legendary thief known as Arsène Lupin gathered a series of powerful artifacts known as the Lupin Collection until all were stolen by a mysterious enemy force. The LupinRangers- who have taken their name as tribute to the iconic thief- declare it their duty to recover the Collection, but the PatoRangers have also been assigned to recover the treasures AND arrest the LupinRangers. Will the teams overcome their differences? Only time will tell!

Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger VS Keisatsu Sentai PatoRanger is currently scheduled to begin in February 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new Super Sentai Series!

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We wanted to take a moment to stop and wish all of our viewers, users, and fans a very Happy Holiday season this year. And what a year it has been! As we begin the process of closing out 2017 and usher in a new year in 2018, we hope you find time to reflect and enjoy time with your loved one(s).

If you find yourself with some free time, please consider entering our Toku Toy Box giveaway contest. We’re giving away a lot of cool stuff this year to our users for their continued support and friendship.

Thank you for a great 2017 and we hope to continue to be your source for news, galleries, and discussion in 2018. Have a very safe and a very Happy Holidays, from our family to yours.

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