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“Best Match!”

Tamashii Nations has just released the formula for victory with the first entry in the Kamen Rider Build figuarts subline! Our titular hero himself arrives as S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Rabbit Tank Form!

Build Rabbit Tank is our first experience with this line and as such needs to set the bar for where it goes from here. Many people were disappointed when this figure was announced because of the lack of the Build Crusher weapon in either of it’s forms. Honestly the accessories are very lite, including only 2.5 sets of hands. Luckily Kamen Rider Build makes up for this to me by being a very well designed and proportioned figure. He seems to have jumped right off the screen. Opinions will of course vary, but thus a figure that I think will look great in any collection.

We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a trio of galleries from Kamen Riders W & Ex-Aid as well as Zyuranger!

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In the last 7 years I’ve had the opportunity to review some seriously unique and interesting pieces for this website. Honestly though I think nothing has ever been quite as unique as what I have to share with you today. I’ve recently come into possession of  a special Pre-Production Factor Sample of the S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad! While Kikaider & Hakaider related products may not necessarily be something of personal interest to each of you, this figure offers us a rare look at what goes into the process of creating a repaint and remold of a previous release.

Yes, this figure is indeed a true blue working sample used to model new parts. At it’s base level it’s your standard Hakaider body. But after disassembly and study, you can see several areas where new parts from the final Hakaider Squad figures were integrated for testing purposes. The new biceps and face are dead giveaways. More than that though we also have the anti-theft paint job, as well as the trademark hole drilled through the figures’ chest that numerous Tamashii display samples have had through out the years.

We’ve attached the full 40 image gallery of this unique item to this post, but please read through the in depth breakdown of what makes this factory sample what it is after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full thread.

Next time, “Rabbit! Tank! Best Match!”

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“Masquerase!”

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger is about to enter it’s third week. So continuing our coverage of the merchandise released so far, we’re revisiting the show with 3 more entries in the Sentai Hero Collection line of vinyls. Lupin Red, Lupin Blue, & Lupin Yellow!

As with the Patrangers these Hero Collection vinyls offer an affordable option for you to own your favorite characters that may not necessarily receive figures in other toylines. In many cases these vinyls offer 1 of few, if not the only option for you to collect a particular hero. That was what drove me to pick them up myself. The Lupinranger designs are very slick, if a bit more limited in this line than your average release. Vinyls may not do much, but as static display pieces they get the job done. Be sure to go back and check out our Patrangers gallery as well!

We’ve attached over 35 images to this post, but you can also check out the full review after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’ll be back with the formula for victory with a gallery from Kamen Rider Build! 

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Shin Dan Kuroto finally arrived with a brand new reveal, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider GenM Action Gamer Level 0!

Revealed via Figure Oh scans currently making the rounds (by way of @TendouToys on Twitter) GenM Level 0 is another figure that fans of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid have been hoping for. Scheduled for release in July 2018, GenM Level 0 is a Tamashii Web Exclusive and retails for 6264 yen.

Official images should be released for this figure in the near future. We’ll be sure to keep you in the loop when they drop!

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“Patrize!”

As Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger is about to enter it’s second week, much of the Q1 merchandise for this unique series has hit retail. Beginning our coverage of the merch, we’re kicking things off with 3 of the first releases  for the series in the Sentai Hero Collection line of vinyls. Patren 1, Patren 2, & Patren 3!

Following in the footsteps of a long tradition, these new Patranger entries in the Hero Collection series provide cost effective options for you to own your favorite characters. In many cases these vinyls offer 1 of few, if not the only option for you to collect a particular hero. That was what drove me to pick them up myself. The Patranger designs are very solid, and represented well in this line. Vinyls may not do much, but as static display pieces they do just the trick. Which is exactly why I’ll also be picking up Patren Ugo in a few weeks.

We’ve attached the full 40 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out the full review after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Our next gallery for this special VS series will be focused on the Hero Collection vinyls of the 3 Lupinrangers!

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Joining the soon to be released Shocker Combatman, as well as the upcoming Combatman (Black), is yet a third variety of the popular grunts from the original Kamen Rider TV series. This go around we have official images and info regarding the S.H. Figuarts Gel Shocker Combatman! You may recall this figure was revealed just about a month ago.

Succeeding the original Shocker Gel Shocker was formed by Great Leader, and Geldamn’s General Black. The new Gel Shocker Combatmen this pair created would totally supersede the original type for some time. The Gel Shocker Combatman figuarts utilizes the new body engineered for the Renewal Shocker Combatman and includes both the spiked staff & sword these soldiers were known to use.

The Gel Schocker Combatman will be release in June 2018 as a Tamashii Web Exlcusive for 5400 yen. Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or service in order to secure an order in the near future.

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“Eeeeee!”

The soon to be released Shocker Combatman renewal mold is about to get a repaint! Or maybe a de-paint? Oh who knows. In either case you’ll soon be able to troop build your own Shocker army with a little bit more variety thanks to S.H. Figuarts Shocker Combatman (Black)!

If you’re unfamiliar with this variant of Combatman, it’s of a variety that did not feature the traditional “Shocker ribs” on the costume & has not appeared nearly as frequently throughout the franchise as that more iconic design. This less common grunt could add little bit of variety to your collection/display though, especially since this release includes 28 Shocker Kaijin insignia’s with which to identify your Combatmen. This release also includes the Shocker Baton/Staff that the standard Combatman does not.

S.H. Figuarts Shocker Combatman (Black) will be released in July 2018 for 5400 yen as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or service in order to secure an order in the near future.

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“50th tactic”

Thanks to the Gashat Gear Dual Beta, Taiga Hanaya has attained a new level of power! It’s time to simulate some bang bangs, sink some battleships, and give new meaning to what Kancolle is with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Simulation Gamer Level 50!

Snipe Level 50 is now our third outing with this mold and I have to say, it may be my favorite yet. While the new Simulation Gamer armaments may seem bulky and obtrusive, in reality this figure is every bit dynamic to me as the previous two Snipes. Maybe even more so. Snipe Level 50 has gained two new battleship halves in lieu of fists, and two sets of shoulder mounted cannons/turrets to round out his arsenal. These surprisingly articulated parts go along way to selling me on this release far more than I ever imagined. While lite on accessories (just one), Snipe Level 50 is a fantastic addition to any Ex-Aid collection.

We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post, but you can also read up on our full length review after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with more new galleries from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, Kamen Rider W, and more!

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During a livestream event hosted by Tamashii Nations today, a brand new Robot Damashii release from the upcoming Pacific Rim Uprising was revealed!

Basically all of the Jaegars seen in the two trailers at this point have been revealed to have RD’s on the way. But thanks to this stream we can also confirm the upcoming 7Net exclusive Robot Damashii Gypsy Avenger (Clear Blue Print Version)! Taking the standard Gypsy Avenger mold and casting it in translucent blue parts, this release is (obviously) meant to mimic the Jaegars original blueprint plans.

Will you be able to snag this odd exclusive? Time will tell!

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Ahead of leaks for the 2nd Quarter toy catalogs for this exciting new series, Bandai’s B-Boys site has just streamed two new full length trailers for Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger!

Each trailer approaches the series from either team’s perspective and gives us some insight into their motivations as well as a first look at their full transformation sequences. We also get a solid look at all 6 of the VS Machines in action as well as the Goodstriker, and the combined Lupinkaiser and Patkaiser!

Side By: Lupinranger!

Side By: Patranger!

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger begins on February 11th!