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under Conventions, General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider, Metal Heroes, Ultraman

The first day of the show has wound down but Tamashii Nations 2015 will go on through this weekend. We’ve had a ton of reveals up to this point but a LOT more are apparently on the way as more sections of the show are made available to the general public. A portion of the rumored figures list comes from The Ghouly News, but still take it with a bit of salt as we can’t confirm some of these figures yet. Thanks to some teaser images released by Bandai we have at least a few confirmed things to look forward to:

S.H. Figuarts
Ultra Seven
Ultraman Zoffy
Ultraman Ace
Ultraman jack
Ultraman Taro
Ultraman Leo
Darkraider
Shinkochu Seiho N Daguva Zeba
Shinkochu Seiho Kuuga Ultimate
Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii
Kamen Rider Ghost Edison Damashii
Kamen Rider Ghost Robin Hood Damashii
Kamen Rider Ghost Newton Damashii
Kamen Rider Spectre
Machine Ghostriker
Yurusen

There are still yet more releases coming and this is only a partial list of what’s been seen and what’s been hinted at. Rest assured that Tamashii Nations 2015 is not over and we will continue to pour over the internet until we have more concrete information to share.

under Conventions, General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider, Metal Heroes, Ultraman

Tamashii Nations Fall 2015 event is well under way and of of today we’ve already gotten our first round of reveals! There are some surprises, some no brainers, and some WAY out of left field surprises in here. Sentai fans need not get their hopes up though, as no figures have been shown at all. For now though:

S.H. Figuarts
Kamen Rider Drive
Drive Type Tridoron
Gold Drive
Chaser Mach
Brain Roidmude
Proto-Drive
Kamen Rider Gaim
Gaim Yami Dark Jinba Arms
Baron Ringo Arms
Lord Baron
Duke Dragon Energy
Kamen Rider Decade
Shinkochu Seiho Decade
Shinkochu Seiho Diend
Kamen Rider Kabuto
Shinkochu Seiho Gattack
Kabuto Extender
Gattack Extender
Tokkei Winspector
Fire
Bikel
Walter
Ultraman
Ultraman

S.I.C.
Kamen Rider Gaim Orange Arms
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed

We’ll keep you up to date with each day of Tamashii Nations 2015 as it continues through the weekend!

under Power Rangers

That time of year has rolled around once more! It’s the third annual Titanium Ranger Day! October 28th 2013 started it all when our colleagues at Rangercrew got together with Bandai Cards to help promote the Titanium Ranger with the official reveal of his Power Rangers ACG Card and a live chat with his actor Rhett Fisher! 

What began as a simple day of appreciation for the character has grown to be much more than that. Not only did Titanium Ranger make his way into the ACG that year, but he was 1 of the final 5 rangers selected in Morphin Madness,  became part of the exclusive Power Morphicon 2014 Ranger Key Pack, had a 5″ Super Megaforce Legendary Ranger figure, AND made it into the finale of Power Ranger Super Megaforce!

As the first ranger ever to be solely featured in Power Rangers (Lightspeed Rescue) with no sentai counterpart for his basis, Titanium Ranger is one of the most unique creations in the entire Power Rangers franchise. Appreciation for the Titanium Ranger & Rhett Fisher himself has been on the rise for years. It’s no coincidence that the last few years have been very kind to the character. We here at TokuNation are proud to celebrate another Titanium Ranger Day! 

Feel free to click “discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to join our Titanium Ranger Day discussion thread. And while you’re at it follow the handy links below to check out a hefty selection of Titanium Ranger photo galleries we’ve posted previously:

Power Morphicon Exclusive Titanium/Wolf Ranger Keys Gallery[/URL]
Super Legends Titanium Ranger Gallery[/URL]
Power Rangers Super Megaforce 5″ Titanium Ranger Gallery[/URL]
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Titanium Crawler Gallery[/URL]
Deluxe Titanium Laser Gallery[/URL]
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Titanium Ranger (lights & sounds figure) Gallery[/URL]
Deluxe Titanium Morpher Gallery[/URL]
DX Liner Boy/Max Solarzord Gallery[/URL]

Titanium Power!

under General Tokusatsu News, Godzilla, Ultraman

A sad bit of news to report today. Noriyoshi Ohrai, who has contributed countless pieces of amazing pop culture art work to the tokusatsu fandom and various others through out his career, passed away today. He was 79.

Though his name may not be immediately recognizable to many, you’ve undoubtedbly encountered the work of Noriyoshi Ohrai in various forms. Whether it be his renditions of the original Star Wars Trilogy theatrical posters, his Metal Gear Solid illustrations, or the eight separate Godzilla film posters he did from 1980 onward. You have encountered the legacy of this legendary artist in one form or another.

We’ve attached a small selection of his various works to this story but we encourage you to head on over to the Noriyoshi Ohrai Exhibition Facebook page to see a multitude of his various works. Please take a moment to enjoy his amazing contributions as we remember him and appreciate the work that has touched so many of the fandoms that we’re all part of.

under Conventions, New York Comic Con, Power Rangers

Energize, Engage!

This one’s a little bit late but we’ve finally got a gallery and review ready to share of the NYCC 2015 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Movie Dino Charger Power Pack! And we’ve also included the concurrently released Toys ‘R’ Us exclusive Ninja Mega Falconzord Charger in this gallery!

The Movie Dino Charger pack is one supremely nice con exclusive as you’ll see in the photos attached to this article and in the full gallery. The packaging for this set is identical to the SDCC MMPR Charger Pack, all 6 Ranger Chargers are included and a spot is reserved on the end for the Ninja Mega Falconzord Charger. The 6 Movie Ranger Chargers feature the helmets, personal weapons, & Ninja Zords for each ranger as well as the Original Movie Logo within the rotating prism. While the Ninja Mega Falconzord Charger features a group shot of the team, the White Ranger Morpher & a full image of the Ninja Mega Falconzord itself!

We’ve assembled 80 images of this magnificent set after the jump as well as an in depth review. But first why not check out this brief video below showcasing the sound effects that these chargers make when interacting with the Dino Charge Morpher!

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery and share your thoughts in the discussion thread!

under Power Rangers, Power Rangers Movie

The official Power Rangers Movie Instagram has once again dropped a new reveal for the 2017 Power Rangers Movie! The fourth ranger of the team has arrived in this lasted tease as RJ Cyler has been cast as the Blue Ranger!

As with the other actors cast so far for the film RJ Cyler has a relatively short list of acting credits but has experience. With 4 out of 5 rangers cast for the film, what are your thoughts so far on how the 2017 Power Rangers Movie is shaping up? Sound off in the comments below to let us know what you think about Mr Cyler’s casting as the Blue Ranger.

And be sure to join our ongoing discussion of the upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie here!

under General Tokusatsu News

Change, 01!

TokuNation is back with the finale (for now) of it’s classic Showa Kikaider galleries! Kikaider 01 is finally complete with the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine!

Kikaider 01’s Double Machine is the successor to his brother the original Kikaiders’ Side Machine. A beast of a vehicle, the Double Machine dwarfs it’s predecessor and many other Figuarts bikes. It’s a big, beautifully sculpted and lavishly painted ride that will fit in perfectly with any Kiakider collection. So far the Double Machine is the final Kikaider release from Bandai in the S.H. Figuarts line but a number of other prototypes, primarily for Kikaider Reboot, have been shown off previously. So there is some hope that the line isn’t dead yet. But for now this is a magnificent send off for Kikaider fans.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can check out the full 25+ image gallery of the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And please feel free to browse the previous Kikaider galleries we’ve posted! Links to all of those galleries are below:

S.H. Figuarts Kikaider
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider’s Side Machine
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider’s White Crow
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01
S.H. Figuarts Gill Hakaider
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad (Red/Blue/Silver)
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01’s Double Machine

 

under Power Rangers, Power Rangers Movie

The official Power Rangers Movie Instagram is at it again! The third reveal for Saban & Lionsgates’ upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie is here & Ludi Lin has been cast as the Black Ranger!

A quick look at Ludi Lin’s previous acting credits shows him to be a relative new comer with a host of minor roles in hte last few years. With 3 out of 5 rangers cast for the film, what are your thoughts so far on how the 2017 Power Rangers Movie is shaping up? Sound off in the comments below to let us know what you think about Mr Lin’s casting as the Black Ranger.

And be sure to join our ongoing discussion of the upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie here!

under General Tokusatsu News

People have asked for years about the generic bodied figures that Tamashii Nations has used in displays at various conventions. Well it looks like they need ask no more, as it appears a version of these figures will be made available to the general public!

The S.H. Figuarts Blank Bodies are just what the name implies. Blank slates with a full range of articulation and a wealth of accessories. These will be perfect bases for customizes to produce just about any male or female figure they choose. They even come in two different color options. The S.H. Figuarts Blank Bodies will be released in 4 varieties:

  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Gray Color DX (Male) – 6480 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Gray Color DX (Female) – 6480 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Pale Orange Color Version (Male) – 4320 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Pale Orange Color Version (Female) – 4320 yen

The DX sets in Gray will come with a plethora of accessories including 17 hands, a kitana, and even a unique Tamashii stage storage case. Meanwhile the Pale Orange sets will be cheaper and feature fewer accessories, each version only coming with 8 hands.

For those ambitious enough out there, and with the right skills, it looks like the gaps in your S.H. Figuarts collections may finally be filled with a little hard work!

under Ultraman

Another surprise reveal has gone up on the Premium Bandai site! This time it’s for another upcoming Tamashii Web Exclusive, a new re-release of sorts. Ultra-Act x S.H. Figuarts Manga Ultraman Special Edition!

This new figure is actually a re-release of the Manga Ultraman that came out back in July. However those who purchased that retail release figure may feel a bit cheated. Ultraman Special Edition includes several accessories that the 1st release did not. An unmasked Shinjiro head, armblade effect parts, and a personalized Tamashii Stage!

Ultra-Act x S.H. Figuarts Manga Ultraman Special Edition will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in May 2016 for 6480 yen!