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The release of the first Reiwa Era Kamen Rider is drawing ever closer, and toku retailers are prepping for the beginning of the Kamen Rider Zero-One toyline!

A plethora of new official images have been released highlighting several of the first Zero-One DX releases, including:

*The AIMS ShotRiser, the signature Driver of Kamen Rider Vulcan & Kamen Rider Valkyrie! The ShotRiser will be released with the DX Shooting Wolf Progrise Key.

*The DX Progrise Holder, a carrier for the various Progrise Keys used by the Zero-One Riders. The Holder release will include the DX Rushing Cheetah Progrise Key.

*The DX Attache Calibur. a carrying case that converts into a sword weapon for Kamen Rider Zero-One.

Rounding out the lineup are two more entries in the RKF action figure series- based on Kamen Rider Vulcan & Kamen Rider Valkyrie!

These items are all scheduled for release in late August 2019 and should be available from all preferred Kamen Rider retailers. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting new Rider series!

under Ultraman

Some very exciting news for Ultraman fans!

Toho & Tsuburaya have announced a new Ultra feature film- tentatively titled Shin Ultraman!

This new theatrical production will be written by legendary anime writer Hideaki Anno and directed by Shinji Higuchi– who previously handled the critically acclaimed Shin Godzilla feature.

Shin Ultraman is currently scheduled for release in 2021– which will mark the 55th Anniversary of the Ultraman franchise! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this remarkable Ultra venture.

under General Tokusatsu News, San Diego Comic Con, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“I am the emissary of Hell!
And I shall fight this great evil for the fate of all spiders!”

400 years ago, Professor Monster came to invade Earth with his Iron Cross Army. Active once again in 1978, his legions would cross paths with the young motocross racer Takuya Yamashiro. With a fate greater than he knew, Takuya was both destined to lose his father to Iron Cross, and encounter the strange race of the Planet Spider. Now infused with the Spider Extract, and given command of the mighty Spider-Machine GP-7 and Marveller, Takuya has become the Spider-Man! This Emissary of Hell will fight to defend the Earth for as long as it takes to stop Professor Monster and his hordes!

The classic 1978 Toei produced Spider-Man series has become a cult classic in the US, particularly after the character’s involvement in Marvel Comics Spider-Verse event series  (which the above quote comes from). Mattel has been the first toy company to capitalize on the series US popularity with merchandise though, giving us the SDCC exclusive Hot Wheels Spider Machine GP-7! A welcome addition for any 1/64 Hot Wheels collector, and a wonderful one for any fan of Spider-Man, the Spider Machine is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We’ve got a full 50 image gallery of the Spider Machine GP-7 after the jump as well as a full review. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see it all. Next time, we dive into another SDCC Exclusive from Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection line!

under Power Rangers

A surprising new entry has turned up for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection!

Another two-pack has just been revealed- featuring the Lost Galaxy Red Ranger and the In Space Psycho Ranger!

Both figures are recreated in exquisite detail, featuring their signature weapons and some matching effect parts.

This Lightning Collection Red Ranger set will be priced at $39.99 USD! Sadly, a release date has not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting collector line!

under Super Sentai

Another round of magazine scans for Super Sentai has also been released online, giving us some quick hints at the further adventures of Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger!

Two new Kishiryu will be joining the fray- the Velociraptor twins, ShineRaptor & ShadowRaptor! These Kishiryu were captured by the Druidon over 65 million years ago, and fed on light and darkness to increase their powers. Both Raptors can combine into a single advanced Kishiryu known as CosmoRaptor.

The Raptors can unite with Kishiryu Oh to form a new configuration- KishiryuOh CosmoRaptor! This new Mecha channels cosmic energy to chase Minusaurs out of hiding.

ShadowRaptor in particular will have a close relationship with RyuSoul Gold, combining with MosaRex to create Kishiryu Neptune Shadow– a Mecha that can control gravity in combat. RyuSoul Gold will also obtain ShadowRaptor Armor to become RyuSoul Gold DarknessSoul– which allows the MosaChanger weapon to fire black holes at enemies.

Finally, RyuSoul Red will master the powers of CosmoRaptor Armor to transform into RyuSoul Red CosmoSoul– a form that unleashes the strength of light & darkness.

Certainly seems like some exciting times ahead for RyuSoulger fans! Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Super Sentai reveals!

under Kamen Rider

We are growing closer and closer to the premiere of the first Kamen Rider in the Reiwa Era and to mark the occasion we now have our first batch of magazine scans starring Kamen Rider Zero-One!

As stated previously, Kamen Rider Zero-One fights using the Progrise Keys that convert animal abilities into combat data. Zero-One’s signature Key is the Rising Hopper which makes him extremely fast and agile. Using this form Zero-One can deliver a Rising Impact attack to defeat enemies. Kamen Rider Zero-One’s second form is activated by the Flying Falcon Progrise Key, unlocking flight capabilities and new red armor.

Zero-One lives in a world where humans share their existence with androids known as HumaGear. While most exist peacefully, there is a terrorist group known as MetsuboJinrai that insists HumaGear are superior to organic beings and use their abilities to force android bodies to attack civilians.

The A.I.M.S. force exists in this world to protect humans from attacks- led by the Rider duo Kamen Rider Vulcan & Kamen Rider Valkyrie! Vulcan uses the ShootingWolf Progrise Key while Valkyrie holds the RushingCheetah Progrise Key. Vulcan is described as a “wild fighter” while Valkyrie’s abilities are more precise.

Kamen Rider Zero-One is officially scheduled to begin on September 1st 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new series!

under Ultraman

Wonder Festival 2019 is currently going on in Japan, and our friends at Good Smile Company had a pleasant surprise for us with the announcement of the Nendoroid Ultraman Suit from the Manga/Netflix series.

At the moment, there isn’t much info to go on for this cute little figure, as all we have to look at is the grey prototype for now. We’ll be sure to update you once photos of the completed sample go live!

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

In the immortal words of Woz,
“Rejoice! He is heir to the power of all riders”.

Kamen Rider Zi-O is nearing it’s end and the impending start of the Reiwa Era of Kamen Rider is on the horizon. And as this series and the Heisei Era come to an end, Tamashii Nations has just released the first of Zi-O’s power ups in figure form. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Build Armor is the first stepping stone along Sougo Tokiwa’s path to the future where he rules. Will he be a benevolent overlord, or succumb to the evils of Oma Zi-O? Time will tell.

For now, we’re tackling this first in a line of Zi-O Armor Time upgrades in the same we always have, with a comprehensive gallery & review! Zi-O Build Armor set the standard for what was to come with many of the shows’ various power ups as well as many that never made it in. This figure likewise sets an incredibly solid & stable standard for how the Zi-O line should progress from here on. A stylish figure with tons of personality inherited from both of it’s parent designs, and armed with the Drill Crusher Crusher (yes!) it’s an excellent addition to the power set of this benevolent overlord.

Check out a full 50+ images of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Build Armor after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.  If you’d like to take a look back at the designs that influence this figure you can check out our galleries of Kamen Rider Build Rabbit/Tank Form and Kamen Rider Zi-O!

under Kamen Rider

Premium Bandai has revealed two new Ridewatch releases for the soon to be released Kamen Rider Zi-O: Over Quartzer film!

First up, a 3-pack for the villains exclusive to the film! These are Ridewatches for Kamen Riders Barlckxs, Zoshinj, & Zamonas. Each of these characters is of course based on the unique riders who qualify as Heisei Kamen Riders, but aren’t generally counted towards the era. Each of their watches interacts with the previously released DX Ziku Driver. This set details for 4950 yen and will be released as P Bandai exclusive in December.

And to round out the movie watches, a brand new watch for Kamen Rider Zi-O will also be released. The Zi-O Oma Form watch will be actually be releasing a month earlier than the above 3-pack, in November. Based on Oma Zi-O, this movie exclusive power-up will give Sougo all the strength and abilities of the future overlord Oma Zi-O! This watch will be released in November as a P Bandai exclusive for 2220 yen.

under Godzilla

Our friends at Criterion Collection just announced a very special set for fans of the iconic radioactive lizard of destruction himself: Godzilla.

As the name implies, Godzilla: The Showa-Era Films 1954-1975 is a massive eight disk Blu-Ray set containing the fifteen Godzilla films that were released in that time frame. The following movies will be included in this set:

  • Godzilla(1954)
  • Godzilla Raids Again(1955)
    King Kong VS Godzilla(1963)
    Mothera VS Godzilla (1964)
  • Ghidorah, The Three-Headed Monster (1964)
  • Invasion of Astro-Monster(1965)
  • Ebirah, Horror of the Deep(1966)
  • Son of Godzilla (1967)
  • Destroy All Monsters (1968)
  • All Monsters Attack (1969)
  • Godzilla VS Hedorah(1971)
  • Godzilla VS Gigan (1972
  • Godzilla VS Megalon (1973)
    Godzilla VS Mechagodzilla (1974)

    And finally:
    Terror of Mechagodzilla (1975)

This impressive collection can be yours for an MSRB of 224.95 with a release date of October 29, 2019. As of this writing, you can pre-order this directly off Criterion Collection’s website for a reduced price. For those interested, make the jump here.