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Archives for August 2024

under Super Sentai

A new line of Super Sentai Mecha toys is in the works!

Titled DX Robo Universe this new series features smaller but fully transforming versions of iconic Sentai Mecha with cross-compatible joints (similar to the Zord-Builder system previously used by Bandai America).

The first 3 entries in DX Robo Universe are:

*Engine-Oh from Engine Sentai Go-Onger!

*ToQOh from Ressha Sentai ToQGer!

*GokaiOh from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!

Each DX Robo Universe release is priced at 5280 Yen. EngineOh & ToQOh are scheduled for release in October 2024 while GokaiOh is slated for a December 2024 release.

under Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

This year’s Power Morphicon is in full-swing and while the show may no longer be recognized as an official Power Rangers convention by the powers that be, that doesn’t stop companies that have licenses for Power Rangers from showing up and sharing their product.  Enter ThreeZero and their FigZero line of 1/6 scale figures.  So far, they’ve released all seven of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a Lord Drakkon figure, and their highly anticipated Zeo Ranger V Red 1/6 figure is due for release this month.

At San Diego Comic Con, we had the reveal of the Red Turbo Ranger.  Thanks to Twitter/X user @datila_, we have our first look at the remaining members of the Power Rangers Turbo team!

No release information currently known or available at this time so stay tuned.

under Power Rangers

We have a slew of new Power Rangers inspired figures coming from third party company Soosoo Toys!  These 1/6th scale Red Ranger figures look hot!  Check out the following figures (we’ve listed who they’re inspired by for those unsure).

  • Rage Car Ranger (Turbo Red Ranger)
  • Red Aba Warrior (Dino Thunder Red Ranger)
  • Blazing Lion Warrior (Wild Force Red Ranger)
  • Hurricane Shinobi (Ninja Storm Red Ranger)
  • Fire Galaxy Warrior (Lost Galaxy Red Ranger)

We’ll update with release details and pre-order links when available.

under Power Rangers

Fans of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series from BOOM! Studios recently saw their beloved comic book universe come to a close in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour.  At that time, the future of Power Rangers comics seemed murky, but BOOM! Studios has now removed those fears with the announcement of their new on-going Power Rangers comic series titled “Power Rangers Prime“.

Similar in concept to the idea of the Ultimates universe in Marvel Comics, Power Rangers Prime features the Power Rangers but in a brand new universe untied to any previous continuity.  The main character to start this series is none other than the Power Rangers Samurai Red Ranger Lauren Shiba, who is on the run from the Eltarian Police for being a Power Ranger, and finds her way to Angel Grove where she will meet friends and foes, and not necessarily who you expect.  Another star in the series will be a Power Rangers Megaforce character, and potentially a member from Power Rangers Jungle Fury.  The new comic has no rules in what it can do and who it can focus on with no ties to previous continuity.

Read the full story via IGN.

The new comic is written by Melissa Flores and will be illustrated by Michael Yg.  Character design and covers are handled by veteran Power Rangers artist Dan Mora.  Power Rangers Prime #1 releases on November 13th 2024.

under Super Sentai

Bandai Japan has released several new images for the upcoming Shokugan Modeling Project release- a double entry for Seijuu Sentai Gingaman!

Titled Galaxy Decisive Battle Set this two part release features:

*The Beast Knight BullTaurus– a combination Mecha created with Heavy Knight BullBlack and StarBeast BullTaurus.

*The Lights of Ginga– a set of armor that is compatible with the previously released SMP GingaiOh AND SMP VictoryMars.

SMP Gingaman’s Galaxy Decisive Battle Set is tentatively scheduled for release in December 2024. The price is a modest 7200 Yen before shipping and handling.

under Kamen Rider

Toei has officially introduced the next Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider Gavv!

At a special event tonight, a number of key detaisl were revealed about the upcoming series:

*Kamen Rider Gavv’s real name is Shouma (portrayed by Chinen Hidekazu). Shouma hails from another world- a world with strange monstrous creatures known as Granute! The Granute capture humans in order to feed on their happiness- and Shouma believes they may be responsible for the loss of his mother. As Shouma explores the flavors of his new home, he learns to create the strange Gochizo that grant him Kamen Rider powers!

*Following the Granute creatures is a freelance writer named Hanto Karakida (played by Yusuke Hino.) Hanto will awaken his own powers after meeting Shouma- becoming the second Rider, Kamen Rider Valen!

*Nozomi Miyabe appears as Sachika Amane-an uplifting positive girl who operates the Hapipare Shop and befriends Shouma.

The main villains of this series are a family group called STOMACH that operates a confectionery company.

*Eldest son Rango– (Tsukamoto Takashi) said to have solid charisma & an overwhelming sense of menace.
*Eldest daughter Grotta– (Machi Chitose)– a seductress with incredible strength.
*Second son Nielve– (Ryo Takizawa)– the scheming scientist with unfathomable coldness.
*Twins Theta & Jeep– (Kawasaki Houka & Koga Ru– who are gifted with telepathy and oversee harvesting of ingredients.

The Kamen Rider Gavv theme song is titled Got Boosts? and will be performed by the group FANTASTICS.

Tokusatsu veteran Junko Komura will be the head writer for this new series- Komura’s resume includes multiple Super Sentai shows including Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger & Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger.

Kamen Rider Gavv begins September 1 2024!

under Super Sentai

The Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club has released a new teaser for the upcoming Super Sentai special Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE!

This new trailer confirms yet another Super Sentai hero returning for this new adventure: KingRanger from Chouriki Sentai Ohranger!
The character is now played by actor Shinta Takaiawa, son of legendary tokusatsu suit actor Seiji Takaiwa.

Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger IN SPACE is scheduled for release November 10 2024.

under General Tokusatsu News

The good people at Discotek Media have announced a number of new Tokusatsu projects coming to Blu-Ray with official English subtitles.

New releases on the horizon include:

*Space Sheriff Shaider

*Kamen Rider V3

*Android Kikaider

*Rescue Police Winspector

Pricing and release dates are not completely confirmed at time of writing- though Space Sheriff Shaider currently has a release date of September 2024.

under Kamen Rider

Toei and Bandai have released the first preview for the next Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider Gavv!

In addition, a new poster has given us the first proper image of this series’ second Rider- named Kamen Rider Valen. Valen uses a White Chocolate based Gochizo similar to Gavv’s own Chocodon form.

Kamen Rider Gavv begins on September 1 2024! A special event will be held on August 11 2024 to introduce the cast and crew behind this new chapter in Kamen Rider history.