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under Kamen Rider

Bandai Japan has released the first official images for the 20th Heisei Rider henshin device!

This is the Jikku Driver, a mysterious new invention whose origins remain unknown. The Driver is used by both Kamen Rider Zi-O & Kamen Rider Gates as they battle across time.

The Driver is powered by RideWatches, small medallions that contain the powers of the Kamen Riders! These can be stored in the RideWatch Holder for easy use. The JikkuDriver will be packaged with the Kamen Rider Zi-O RideWatch, while the RideWatch Holder includes the Kamen Rider Gates RideWatch.

The DX JikkuDriver & DX RideWatch Holder are currently scheduled for release in September 2018!
For fans interested in picking up these new pieces of Kamen Rider Zi-O’s arsenal, there are multiple options available:

*The DX JikkuDriver will have a separate release- tentatively priced at 7500 Yen.
*The DX RideWatch Holder will also be released separately- priced at approximately 3000 Yen
*OR pick up both items as a set- for a mere 10500 Yen!

under Kamen Rider

In case you missed it, the Rider Kicks Figure lineup is a new budget action figure series from Bandai. We’ve previously seen the crew of Kamen Rider Build done up in this form factor, but now here’s our first look at the main Rider himself: RKS Kamen Rider Zi-O!

RKS Kamen Rider Zi-O will be releasing in September for 2160 yen.

under Ultraman

SELECT, CRYSTAL!

Bandai was certainly quick to hop aboard the S.H.Figuarts Ultraman R/B train this year, here are our first teaser images for the S.H.Figaurts Ultraman R/B line.

Four Figuarts were shown: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Rosso Flame, S.H.Figuarts Blu Water, S.H.Figuarts Rosso Wind, and finally S.H.Figuarts Blu Ground along with what appears to be personalized Tamashii Act stage stands to correspond with each Ultraman form.

The four will be released at Mass retail, Rosso Flame and Blu Aqua will come out December 2018 while Ground and Wind will come out January it’s unclear if the stands will be included as part of the accessory count or as a first run pre order bonus of some kind. 

Of course, this is all merely speculative based on what little information we currently have available. Stay tuned to Tokunation, and we’ll be sure to give you more up to date info as soon as it becomes available.

under Kamen Rider, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Build Change!”

Kamen Rider Build is swiftly approaching it’s conclusion. After next week’s break we only have 2 episodes left to go. So it’s time to take a look at something that hasn’t made an appearance on the show for quite a while. The S.H. Figuarts Machine Builder is not only Sento’s Rider Machine but also his personal cell phone!

While we’ve certainly seen the Machine Builder capable of assuming both modes in DX toy form, the best way to get both out of this vehicle is in fact, to split them up. The Figuart opts for being a full bike for Kamen Rider Build to ride, while including it’s Build Phone mode as an entirely separate accessory. Which speaking of accessories, this set also includes a number of additional hands as well as Build Rabbit/Tank Form’s signature weapon, the Drill Crusher, in both of it’s modes. There’s a lot to love about this release if you’re looking for the complete setup for Rabbit/Tank.

You can check out the full 40 image gallery of this set by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’re back with the first of a trio of SDCC 2018 Exclusive galleries!

under Power Rangers

After months of speculation and rumors, the official televised celebration for the 25th Anniversary of Power Rangers has finally been announced!

In a special PRIME TIME episode airing Tuesday, August 28 2018 at 8PM EST a group of past Rangers will unite with the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel team against a powerful new foe.

The confirmed veteran Rangers returning for this special event include:

*Catherine Sutherland (Power Rangers Zeo & Turbo)
*Jason Faunt (Power Rangers Time Force)
*Jason David Frank (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
*Jeff Parazzo (Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
*Li Ming Hu (Power Rangers RPM)
*Steven Skyler (Power Rangers Samurai)
*Ciarra Hanna (Power Rangers Megaforce)
*Yoshi Sudarso (Power Rangers Dino Charge)

And this is only a PARTIAL lineup!

Stay tuned to TokuNation between now & the premiere for further details on this exciting anniversary special!

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

As well as the various suits from the Ultraman manga, Bandai’s Figure-rise Standard line also had plenty to show off from the Kamen Rider franchise at this year’s Summer Wonderfest. The most notable item on display was a coloured version of the line’s Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Level 2 model kit, whose release date has yet to be confirmed. Alongside it was also the recently released Kamen Rider Build RabbitTank kit.

Also on display were Kamen Rider Faiz and Kamen Rider Kabuto, who were both previously released as part of the Figure-rise 6 range. Whether these two models here are different or about to be reissued (and if so if any changes have been made) is unknown, but we’ll bring you more news as it comes!

under Conventions, Ultraman

The Summer Wonderfest 2018 news continues with the reveal of Figure-rise Standard 1/12 scale Ultraman Suit 7.4 and Ultraman Ace Suit model kits! As seen in the currently ongoing ULTRAMAN manga series, these suits are based upon the original Ultraseven and Ultraman Ace designs and worn by the manga’s version of Dan Moroboshi and Seiji Hokuto respectively.

The prototypes on show are currently unpainted so may not be released for some time, but these come as an affordable alternative to those who missed out on or skipped the Ultra-Act x S.H. Figuarts releases. Check out the full sized images after the jump!

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Kamen Rider Build might be winding down but Bandai isn’t showing signs of stopping the full bottle train any time soon. In case you missed it, Kamen Rider Grease will be getting a cool new form in the episodes that remain: Kamen Rider Grease Blizzard! And P-Bandai’s put up the pre order page for the DX Blizzard Knuckle & North Blizzard Bottle set.

Reservations will begin July 29 2018 and will close August 27. the DX Blizzard Knuckle & North Blizzard Full Bottle set will retail for a mere 3,888 yen and will ship out appropriately in December 2018.

under Kamen Rider

A new Kamen Rider video game has just been announced!

Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O is an action/fighting game featuring multiple Kamen Rider characters. So far, Riders confirmed to be included are Kamen Rider Zi-O, Kamen Rider Gates & Kamen Rider Build.

Climax Scramble will include a STORY MODE for lengthy gameplay & a BATTLE MODE for Rider clashes. Further details regarding gameplay have sadly not been confirmed at time of writing.

Kamen Rider: Climax Scramble Zi-O will be released on the Nintendo Switch video game console! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting Rider Game!

under Conventions, General Tokusatsu News, Ultraman

Super Minipla is showing no signs of slowing down! As you might recall, Super Minipla Gridman and God Zenon were both confirmed to be on the way just a few days ago. To top it all off, Bandai’s given us our first look at Super Minipla Dyna Dragon at Sumer Wonder Festival. 

The model is still in its early stages of development so it’s difficult to really say when this kit will come out or for how much. We can only assume that this bad boy will be able to combine with Gridman proper to create King Gridman.

As always, stay tuned to Tokunation and we’ll bring you more updates on this exciting new figure as it becomes available,

UPDATE:

Upon further investigating, the Gridman shown next to Dyna Dragon appears to be Gridman Sigma, the lead protagonist from a Gridman show that never aired or made it into production until the 2015 short: Gridman Dawn of a new hero.