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under Ultraman

The next of Bandai Spirit’s Figure-Rise Standard Ultraman model kits was just recently revealed via an update from their official Twitter Account. Following The Ver.75 suit, we have our first look at the Figure-Rise Standard Ultraman Ver.A!

There’s currently no word on pricing, though we do know that the kit will come out sometime in April. Other accessories are also not known at the time of this recording, although it does seem to include an LED-Light Unit that you’ll likely need to install yourself.

Stay tuned, and we’ll provide more updates on this kit as it’s made available.

under Kamen Rider

“Kamen Ride.”

Exactly 1 month ago, Bandai’s Figuarts Blog teased the return of a popular figure to the line. Seeing yet another surge in his already immense popularity thanks to a crossover in Kamen Rider Zi-O, Masahiro Inoue’s Kadoya Tsukasa/Kamen Rider Decade is coming back to destroy collector’s wallets once again with an updated Figuarts release!

The fantastic S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Decade is returning in a new Neo Decadriver Version, featuring the updated accessory used by Tsukasa as of his Zi-O appearances. It’s quite likely that since this version of the figure does indeed feature the Neo Decadriver that it will also come with the back half of the Heisei Rider cards of W through Build. Other accessories, as well as specific yen pricing are not known at this time. This figure will be released in  August 2019. 

As is often the case with new reveals like this, we only have a selection of the proper official images as provided by @Tokullector. When the full listing goes up on the Tamashii Nations site we’ll update this story.

under Godzilla

Artist & writer Matt Frank just dropped us a line to let us know that after several years in limbo, the second half of his & writer Chris Mowry’s critically acclaimed series Godzilla Rulers of Earth, is finally being collected in paperback form!

IDW released Rulers in single issues from 2013-2015 completing a full 25 issue run, making it the longest running Godzilla ongoing comic ever, eclipsing the original Marvel run by 1 issue. Originally collected in 6 smaller trade paperbacks, the Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 1 came out in 2016, though it’s now out of print. 3 years on IDW has finally announced the Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 2! This volume will collect the second half of the series, issues 14-25.

As of now the scheduled release date for Godzilla: Complete Rulers of Earth Volume 2 is August 13, 2019 and retails for $29.99. We encourage you to head to your Local Comic Shop and make sure you get in an order for it before the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) through Diamond Comics which is at currently mistakenly listed as 12/31/2039. We just recommend you begin talking to your local shop in the near future if you want to grab a copy of this book. Volume 1 has been out of print for some time and fetches a decent amount on the secondary market. If you’re unsure as to the local shops in your area, you can use the Comic Shop Locator Service to find one now!

under Kamen Rider

Details for the second previously teased special spinoff film for Kamen Rider Zi-O have been announced at last!

This new film will be a revival adventure for 2002’s Kamen Rider Ryuki! After 17 years, a new Battle Royale between Riders has begun!

Actor Takamasa Suga will once again reprise his role as Shinji Kido/ Kamen Rider Ryuki for this special. In addition, veteran tokusatsu writer Toshiki Inoue (who wrote several episodes of Ryuki, including the feature film EPISODE FINAL) will be in charge of the script for this project.

Rider Time: Ryuki is currently scheduled to be released on the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club streaming service in March 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting new Rider project!

under Kamen Rider

Seen displayed originally at Tamashii Nations 2018 back in October, we finally have an update on what could possibly be the final S.H. Figuarts release from Kamen Rider Amazons!

The S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha & Omega Last Judgement Set, has finally been officially announced after several months in limbo. Representing Amazon Alpha & Omega as they appeared in their final and ultimately deadly battle with one another, these figures are both decked out in literal blood splatter. They both took quite a few hits in that last fight after all. Though this set won’t bring anything else new to the table and will likely be reduced from the number of accessories each rider originally came with, it looks like it’ll be a great addition to any Amazons collection.

The Alpha & Omega Last Judgement set will be released in July 2019 for 11, 880 yen as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. If you want to procure an order for this set, it’s best to keep an eye out with your preferred middleman service or seller in the near future.

under Ultraman

The Tamashii Pickup reveals for the months of June & July have gone up through the Tamashii Nations website. And this month’s reveals bring us only one toku toy, but it’s certainly a good one. Hailing from the series Ultraman Ginga S is Ginga’s partner, S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Victory!

Born from the powerful Victorium Stone, Ultraman Victory has the ability to Ultrans, gaining the powers of certain Spark Dolls in his right arm as a result. The good news is that the Victory Figuart can apparently replicate this ability. Though there’s only two Ultrans shown off, they’re both pretty big winners. We now know that Victory will include the EX Red King Knuckle as well as the Shepherdon Saber! This is of course thanks to scans popping up from this month’s Figure Oh, which of course also confirms a June release for Victory at 6480 yen. Victory is also a retail release.

Could Ultraman Ginga or perhaps even Ginga Strium be on the way to accompany Ultraman Victory? Time will tell, and we’ll let you know if it does!

under Kamen Rider

The time has come for a new upgrade to Kamen Rider Zi-O!

This is our first full look at Kamen Rider Zi-O’s enhanced form, officially known as Kamen Rider Zi-O II! Thanks to the powers of a mysterious new gold & silver RideWatch the King Of Time’s power grows exponentially.

With the new form comes a brand-new weapon- the Saikyo Gilade! Zi-O II can combine this Saikyo with his previous Zikan Gilade to form the Saikyo Zikan Gilade!

And it seems a fearsome new opponent will be the genesis for this upgrade: Zi-O II is seen facing off against Another Ryuga, a dangerous new Another Rider from the Mirror World of Kamen Rider Ryuki!

Definitely some exiting times ahead for Kamen Rider Zi-O fans! Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Kamen Rider Zi-O Reveals.

under General Tokusatsu News, Ultraman

ACCESS FLASH!

Finally, after months and months of teasing our friends at Max Factory’s gearing up to release the much anticipated Figma SSSS.Gridman action figure.

Figma SSSS.Gridman will see a release in August 2019, retailing for 6,800 yen. Accessories include the giant Gridman Calibur weapon, in addition to an array of optional hands and Figma’s signature clear display base.

You can pre-order Figma SSSS.Gridman via AmiAmi as of this writing 

under Super Sentai

The latest entries in the fan-favorite Super Minipla collector series have been revealed in full!

First up is the main Mecha from 1991’s Super Sentai series Chojin Sentai Jetman! The Celestial Fusion Jet Icarus is recreated in exquisite detail- with all five Jet Machines able to combine into either Jet Icarus or the attack craft Icarus Hawken. All of Jet Icarus’ weapons will be included with this release- the Birdonic Sabre, Wing Shield, Icarus Axe, Icarus Crusher, & Icarus Magna!

Not to be outdone, the second Jetman Mecha will also be included in Super Minipla. This is our first look at the Minipla Jet Garuda! The powerful craft is able to switch from Bird Garuda airship mode to Jet Garuda Robot Mode. In addition, the Garuda can combine with Jet Icarus in two forms- first in vehicle mode to create the Hyper Hawken or in Robot Mode to create the Great Icarus!

While price & release dates have not been confirmed at time of writing, it appears that the Jet Icarus is a standard retail release while Jet Garuda is a Premium Bandai item.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Super Minipla reveals!

under Super Sentai

Toei has released the first preview for the upcoming Super Sentai crossover special, the Super Sentai Strongest Battle!

This four-week special will feature a number of Super Sentai heroes assembled for a tournament on a faraway planet, to determine the strongest hero in the universe.

Of particular note, this preview features the first appearance of the 43rd Super Sentai Series- Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger!

A very strange figure can be spotted fighting the Ryusoulger team- a knight, in purple armor, wielding the same RyuSoulKen sword weapon used by the rest of this team. Could this be our first hint at the SIXTH member of the Ryusoulger team? Or perhaps the signature opponent of the legendary Knights? Only time will tell!

The Super Sentai Strongest Battle begins on February 17 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting special release!