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“The mantis DNA worked! I’m a ranger!”

As a child prodigy, it was a no brainer that Nate Silva would join Grid Battleforce. Discovering a way to access the Morphin Grid and harness it’s very essence as Morph-X energy, Nate would go on to create a new generation of Power Rangers! But with the emergence of the viral villain Evox and his deadly avatars & Tronic soldiers, the world would need more than 3 Power Rangers. Abducted by Blaze & Roxy, Nate hatched an escape plan with some Morph-X and Mantis DNA. Now Nate, as the Beast Morphers Gold Ranger with his partner Steel the Silver Ranger, protects the real world from the digital armies of Evox!

The Beast Morphers Gold Ranger is yet another winner in Hasbro’s ever expanding line of Lightning Collection figures. A design that Super Sentai fans have wished to see in figure form for years, the Gold Ranger should appeal to both Beast Morphers & Go-Busters fans alike. A solid entry to the line, the Gold Ranger makes full use of the articulation layout Hasbro has engineered while being armed up with his Striker Blaster & Striker Sword! And as always I love the added bonus of the civilian head with a likeness of Nate Silva actor Abraham Rodriguez!

Check out our full 80 image gallery of the Beast Morphers Gold Ranger and read our full review after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in a couple days with a long overdue review from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, as well as more Lightning Collection from Hasbro!

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“Armor Time! Level Up! GenM!

In a future that should never have been, Kuroto Dan has truly become a king. Chosen by the Time Jackers to rule in his own way, Kuroto Dan has become Another OOO! Luckily for our heroes Geiz has acquired the GenM Ridewatch, and travelling to 2016 will fight the Bugster God before his corrupted future can take place. Buying time until Sougo can obtain the power of OOO, Geiz will fight this counterfeit king and his Yummies as Kamen Rider Geiz GenM Armor! 

Related Galleries: Kamen Rider Geiz & Kamen Rider Genm Level 2

Geiz GenM Armor is another solid entry for the Zi-O family of S.H. Figuarts.  While ostensibly a remold of the base Geiz figure, it’s actually just an extensive repaint of Zi-O Build Armor with a handful of new parts. In a striking black and purple colors scheme, with a Rider Gauge of it’s own, Proto Mighty Action X Gashat shoulders, and that signature Ex-Aid style hair, this armor evokes the menace of Kuroto Dan wonderfully. Though it may not come with any real accessories, if you own any other GenM figures, I’d say this figure can find a perfect home in your collection.

Check out our full review and 40 images of Kamen Rider Geiz GenM Armor after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in a few days with another new Lightning Collection gallery from Hasbro!

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After a brief teaser several months ago, we now have our first in-package shot of the next Power Rangers Lightning Collection store exclusive!

The Dragon Shield Black Ranger is a special release featuring the Mighty Morphin Black Ranger with the golden shield borrowed from the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger.

This particular Lightning Collection figure will be exclusive to Walgreens at the standard pricepoint of $19.99! Sadly, a release date has not been confirmed at time of writing.

Feel free to join in our Ongoing Lightning Collection Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this latest entry!

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A few months ago, we got word that the next of Bandai’s Super Minipla releases will be from the retro Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan show with a Super Minipla Sun Vulcan Robo in the works, new sketches have been found online, and not only do these sketches give us a good indication of what the finished product could look like, they also confirm that the Jaguar carrier mecha has also entered development. 

Release information for these two are still forthcoming, but we’ll be sure to update you with more info as soon as it becomes available.

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Kamen Rider Zero-One represents the end of an era in more ways than one. Seiji Takaiwa is a name that most fans of Tokusatsu will be familiar with. For those unfamiliar: he’s a stunt actor that started with Kamen Rider Black RX as Riderman and has since gone to perform stunt work for every single titular Heisei Kamen Rider with the exception of Kamen Rider Kuuga. He also did stunt work in Super Sentai as various Red Ranger and DragonRanger from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger.

In an article by Dengeki Hobby, it was confirmed that the legendary suit actor will be passing the torch to Yuya Nawata whom will be performing the suit stunt work for Kamen Rider Zero-One.

Yuya Nawata’s been around the Tokusatsu scene since Kamen Rider Hibiki. Most recently, he performed the suit work for Kamen Rider Geiz in addition to Kamen Rider Cronus and Amazon Neo Alpha.

Of course, this doesn’t mean that Takaiwa is retiring just yet but it seems that his involvement with lead roles will lessen somewhat. Kamen Rider Zero-One will be premiering September 1st 2019, we’ll be sure to provide you with more updates on this exciting new entry into the Kamen Rider series. In the meantime, make the jump to our discussion thread and let us know what you think of this latest update.

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Yet another exclusive item’s been confirmed for this year’s Tamashii Nation event joining alongside Seihou Diend and Build RabbitDragon whom we had a look at earlier. Now joining the pair is a two-pack featuring S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Zero Strong Corona and Luna Miracle forms.

The two forms were previously done in the now-defunct Ultra-Act line, but they’re recreated here for S.H.Figuarts.

This Two-Pack will retail for 12,100 yen at the event. Accessories include the Ultra Zero Lance and a myriad of optional expressive hands.

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A pair of exclusive SH Figuarts have been confirmed for the upcoming Tamashii Nations 2019 event, currently scheduled for October 25-27 2019.

*First up is a much-wanted Shinkocchou Seihou release- Kamen Rider DiEnd! The ultimate treasure hunter is recreated in superb detail, including both his original DiEnd Driver and the Neo DiEnd Driver used during his appearances in Kamen Rider Zi-O. Seihou DiEnd is priced at 7700 Yen.

*Next up is the Greatest Best Match, Kamen Rider Build RabbitDragon! The final combination from fan-favorite series Kamen Rider Build, this release will also include the legendary Pandora’s Box that kicked off the series’ adventures. Build RabbitDragon will cost 6050 Yen.

Orders for Tamashii Nations exclusives are currently scheduled to open on August 27 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Tamashii Nation reveals!

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“Back to action!”

It’s so fitting that in the first full year with the brand under new ownership, and with the recent announcement of this particular actor’s return, that Hasbro’s first convention exclusive would be centered around the ranger who began it all. Austin St. John is fondly remembered by fans old and young as Jason Lee Scott, both the original Red Ranger as well as the Zeo Gold Ranger. And this exclusive Lightning Collection two-pack celebrates both ahead of the character’s upcoming return for Power Rangers Beast Morphers in 2020!

Both of these figures are new mold entries for Lightning Collection. While similar in design and articulation layout to previous figures in the line, each brings something new to the table. The Dragon Shield Red Ranger is a wonderful figure that is absolutely armed to the teeth with Blade Blasters, the Dragon Dagger, and even a complete (and functional!) Power Blaster! Toss in a civilian head for display and this is a near perfect figure for MMPR fans. The Zeo Gold Ranger is likewise the kind of do-over many collector’s have hoped for since Bandai America’s cheese colored attempt at the character last year.  With two versions of the Golden Power Staff, an energy effect to compliment them, and another unique civilian Jason head, you have all the display options you could possibly need with this one too!

This two-pack cements Hasbro’s Lightning Collection as absolutely the best collector oriented line the franchise has ever gotten. We’ve packed 120 images into this gallery and we had a ton of fun doing it. Check out the full gallery and read through our complete review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And don’t forget! If you haven’t been able to purchase this set yet, it will be going up for sale on Hasbro Pulse later this month. So be sure to keep an eye out for it.

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Now, Count up your sins!

A triple threat of Kamen Riders is coming to the SHODO Chronicle line with the recent reveal of SHODO Chronicle Kamen Riders Accel, Accel Trial, and Kamen Rider Skull!

The trio will be coming together in one set and will be available via P-Bandai. Skull will come with both his regular and Crystal Skull heads. The set will retail for 5280 yen and will be out in December.

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Revealed and confirmed for release last month through Figure Oh images, S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Combo has just officially gone upon P-Bandai with a full set of images!

GataKiriBa confirms the Combo Change gimmick’s arrival for the Seihou OOO line, showcasing how the gimmick works in these images. Don’t overlook the accessories description either, GataKiriBa definitely includes those signature grasshopper legs as well as 2 Mantis Swords! Coming up for release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in February 2020, Seihou OOO GataKiriBa Combo retails for 7150 yen.

This release, like many recent Tamashii Web Exclusives is limited to 2 per customer. So be sure to jump on orders through your preferred middleman/service as soon as you can.