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With the upcoming United States and Canada premiere of the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie there is a slew of official Kamen Rider merchandise being made available for fans in the United States!  First announced via our friend Ranger Liz and her YouTube Channel, the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie shirts – only available via Premium Bandai in Japan – are available RIGHT NOW on Amazon.com for fans in the United States.

These shirts are shipping from the United States and manufactured in United States sizing.  That’s right – if you wear an XL shirt in the United States – buy an XL shirt.  Unlike their Premium Bandai Japan release you can order them in a variety of colors.  We’ve listed out the main page for each one.

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Kamen Rider 20th Series Names & Logos Shirt

Kamen Rider 20th Catchphrase Shirt

Kamen Rider Kicks Shirt

Kamen Rider Logo Shirt

Kamen Rider Kuuga

Kamen Rider Agito

Kamen Rider Ryuki

Kamen Rider Faiz

Kamen Rider Blade

Kamen Rider Hibiki

Kamen Rider Kabuto

Kamen Rider Den-O

Kamen Rider Kiva

Kamen Rider Decade

Kamen Rider W

Kamen Rider OOO

Kamen Rider Fourze

Kamen Rider Wizard

Kamen Rider Gaim

Kamen Rider Drive

Kamen Rider Ghost

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

Kamen Rider Build

Kamen Rider Zi-O

The Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie premieres on Saturday, July 11th on the Nerdist YouTube channel and the Geek & Sundry Twitch channel.  Time TBD.  Available in the United States and Canada.  Be sure to catch Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory, TokuNation, and Tokusatsu Network on a panel hosted by Nerdist via Nerdist House 2020 immediately prior to the movie premiere.

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The Heisei Week celebration is starting a little bit early and we’re okay with that!  Available to pre-order RIGHT NOW at the Team Kamen Rider website (via Bluefin Brands) are the following items:

These items have been brought over to the United States specifically for the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER Movie premiere.  These are in limited quantity.  Most of these items arrive in stock on July 20th.  Help celebrate the Heisei Era of Kamen Rider and show Toei and Bandai Japan how much we want the ability to purchase these items on the regular in the United States!

under Kamen Rider

On Saturday, July 11th – the US & Canada Premiere of the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie, officially licensed and subtitled in English, will make its streaming debut via the Nerdist YouTube Channel and Geek & Sundry Twitch Channel.  Immediately prior to that will be a panel via the new Nerdist House 2020 featuring guests from Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory/TokuSHOUTsu, TokuNation, Nerdist, and Tokusatsu Network!  During that panel there will be a questions and answers session where your questions are answered on the panel!

Simply use the #AskKamenRider hashtag on Twitter!  See the linked tweet below!  Get those questions in ASAP!

under Kamen Rider

The first-ever officially licensed and English subtitled Kamen Rider movie is premiering online on July 11th.

Team Kamen Rider and TokuSHOUTsu, in association with Nerdist, are proud to present the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever movie, officially licensed and subtitled in English.  The movie will stream for US and Canada audiences via Nerdist’s YouTube Channel and the Geek & Sundry’s Twitch Channel on July 11th.

Prior to the premiere of the movie, Nerdist, along with Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory TV, Tokusatsu Network, and TokuNation will be part of a panel on Nerdist House 2020 to introduce the Heisei Generations Forever Movie.

The week prior – July 6th up to the 11th – will feature live streams from Team Kamen Rider for an event called “Heisei Week“.  Each day Team Kamen Rider and special guests will discuss a number of Kamen Rider series and collectibles from the Heisei era leading up to July 11th for a big hype live stream for the movie.

Read the release here.

There are more announcements and surprises coming during Heisei Week so stay tuned!

under General Tokusatsu News

Because two announcements of new Toei Spider-Man product isn’t enough for one day – here’s a third!

Figsoku.net has posted up preview images of an upcoming Super Minipla Leopardon.  For those uneducated on what Leopardon was – it was the mecha that accompanied the Toei Spider-Man character and has become quite a cult classic favorite.  A drawing was even seen in the background of the Oscar-winning Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse animated feature from 2019 and the Toei Spider-Man is heavily rumored to appear in the sequel to the film.

Here’s the rough, Google-translated version of the product details.

Commercialized Leopardon that appeared in “Spider-Man Toei TV Series” from Super Minipla!
You can transform from Marveler to Leopardon.
In addition to the Sword Vicker and Spider Protector, effect parts that reproduce the scene of storing the Spider Machine GP-7, the scene of throwing the Sword Vicker, and the scene of launching the arm rocket are also included.
It is a volume kit with a special pedestal that can decorate the marveler in flight.

Super Minipla Leopardon is set to release in August 2020 for 4,950 yen and should be available to pre-order soon.

under Kamen Rider

Surprise!

The 98 episode series run of the original Kamen Rider series (1971-1973) is available to stream, for free, with English subtitles on the streaming service tubitv by Shout! Factory TV.

(Editor’s Note:  Link removed)

It would appear that the rumors may hold some merit that Shout! Factory has acquired some sort of license for Kamen Rider in the United States what with their logo on the graphic.  Obviously, we await more details.  Stay tuned!

(Originally discovered by @mukubird on Twitter)

UPDATE  5pm EST 03/11/2020 – The episodes are no longer available on tubitv.  While the category still exists, the actual episodes are not available to stream.  There was online chatter from some folks last night that this listing was put up early – so stay tuned for potential updates or announcements in the future.

UPDATE 5:05pm EST 03/11/2020 – TubiTV has stated the series will be available on March 17th.

under Kamen Rider, Toy Fair

We’re a day away from the Team Rider meet up in Times Square, New York City! With the event being so close we’ve partnered with Bluefin Brands to give you all the information you will need for the event. Here are all the details – if you’re attending or you know friends who are please share this information with them.

  • Meeting outside Midtown Comics in Times Square, New York City (200 W 40th ST, New York NY 10018)
  • 8pm EST
  • Team Rider members of Bluefin Brands will be wearing Team Rider jerseys
  • GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY – DX Sengoku Driver
    • This item is being raffled off
    • Go inside Midtown Comics and ask the counter for your Team Rider raffle ticket
      • YOU MUST GET A RAFFLE TICKET FROM THE COUNTER INSIDE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN
    • Other giveaways planned as well (items from Tamashii)
  • SPECIAL OFFER AT MIDTOWN COMICS
    • 20% off Bandai merchandise only on Saturday, February 22nd
    • Must show digital coupon (attached to this story)
    • Some item limitations may apply (see store for details)
  • GROUP PICTURE DETAILS
    • After meeting up, as a group, we will head to the TKTS stairs located at Duffy Square (Broadway & 42nd) … a 10 minute walk from Midtown Comics
    • If you are unable to make it to Midtown Comics for the initial meet-up but still want to be part of the picture please plan to be at the TKTS stairs in Duffy Square no later than 8:30pm EST
  • SAFETY FIRST
    • Current forecasts call for clear skies with a low of 32F degrees so dress accordingly
    • Follow all pedestrian laws
    • DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPONS OR ITEMS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED WEAPONS

If there are any last minute changes or updates please be sure to keep an eye on both @TeamRiderUS and @TokuNation on Twitter.  We will share images and video from the meet up.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Check out the following video from Bluefin Brands regarding the meet up.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Attention Kamen Rider fans headed to this year’s Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)! Team Rider is going to be at this year’s C2E2 and want to take a group photo with everyone at the show! You are encouraged to cosplay and to wear your favorite DX Belt/Driver for the photo! Here are the details:

WHEN – Saturday, February 29th – 6:30pm Central
WHERE – At the Bandai-Namco Collectibles / Bluefin Brands booth #307 inside C2E2
WHAT – A big group photo of Kamen Rider fans! Cosplayers encouraged, or at least bringing a DX Belt/Driver for the photo!

This is the second planned meet up with Team Rider. The first takes place a week prior on Saturday, February 22nd in New York City. For full details of that event please check out the Facebook Event Page and let Team Rider know if you’re attending.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Toy Fair

Calling all Kamen Rider fans!

Team Rider – the Kamen Rider subgroup of Bluefin Brands – is headed to Toy Fair 2020 in New York City (February 22nd through February 25th). But all work and no play can be incredibly numbing – so Team Rider is hitting the streets of New York City while there and they want YOU to come hang out with them!

WHEN: Saturday, February 22nd at approximately 8pm EST
WHERE: Meeting in front of Midtown Comics (200 W 40th St, New York NY 10018)
WHAT: Hang out, chat Kamen Rider, maybe grab some food, and take an awesome group picture at Times Square!
EXTRA: If you can – bring a Driver! Cosplay not required or expected, but greatly appreciated!

You’ve seen their hilarious teaser video for the DX Sengoku Driver. You saw their awesome @TeamRiderUS announcement video. Now, this is YOUR opportunity to get some face to face time with the team trying to bring all your favorite Kamen Rider toys from Japan to the United States. And to top off the night we’re going to take a group picture of all the Kamen Rider fans who can make it in the center of Times Square.

If you can’t make it – that’s okay! We have a feeling there may be more of these as the convention season kicks in to high gear!

To stay up to date on all your Kamen Rider in the United States news follow these accounts!

@TokuNation (Twitter) / @TokuNation (Instagram)
@BluefinBrands (Twitter) / @BluefinBrands (Instagram)
@TeamRiderUS (Twitter) / @TeamRiderUS (Instagram)

See you in New York!

under Ultraman

Your favorite game and collectible store, GameStop, has put up for pre-order five brand new Ultraman Funko POP!Tv figures. They are:

– Alien Baltan
– Ultraman Ace
– Ultraman Jack
– Kanegon
– Father of Ultra

Click here to check them out. They are set to release 04/20/2020.