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A lot of people may think this is a funny update, but for fans of Power Rangers this is kind of big! The actor known as Austin St. John who played Jason Lee Scott the original Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger as well as the fan-favorite Zeo Gold Ranger is making his first convention appearance in nearly 7 years this weekend at Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con. This is the first public appearance by Austin St. John since 2007, as he has been overseas being busy as a real life hero working with emergency responders in the Middle East.

Below is a video posted today by Austin St. John as he left for the airport. Be sure to keep up to date with everything ASJ related by ”Liking” his official Facebook Page and following him on Twitter @ASJAustin.

under Super Sentai

While many of us await the release of the second wave of the Ressha Sentai ToQGer MiniPlas, an image previewing the third wave has released. Included in this new wave of Minipla will be all about the accessory-type Resshas – namely the Shield Ressha, the Fire Ressha, and the Police Ressha. At this exact moment, there are no concrete details of a release date.

The Minipla series offers a smaller, much more articulated version of the DX Mechas. Are you a fan of Miniplas? And if so, are you planning to add these to your collection? Sound off in our discussion thread!

under Godzilla

It’s safe to say it – the King of the Monsters is back and he’s top at the box office this weekend. Reporting in at $93 million dollars domestically and an additional $103 million internationally, Godzilla 2014 is topping in at roughly $200 million dollars for its opening weekend. On top of that, news of a sequel is already in the works.

According to Deadline.com, Warner Bros. and Legendary Pictures have already begun developing a sequel to what is now considered a successful reboot to the American Godzilla franchise. While movies in the “development” stage are always questionable to see the light of day, with what would appear to be a box-office hit – the $103 million dollars internationally is the largest grossing for a movie this year – many are saying a sequel is an obvious no-brainer.

Did you see Godzilla? What did you think? Share your thoughts in our discussion thread by clicking here! Beware the spoilers.

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Our sister site ToyArk.com has put up an impressive gallery of the NECA Godzilla 2014 figure! The King of Monsters looks imposing and is highly detailed with a very impressive sculpt. We’ve mirrored some of the images in this news post.

Check out the full gallery by clicking here! Don’t forget to check out our sister site ToyArk.com for everything that isn’t tokusatsu related! You can follow them on Twitter @ToyArk as well as on Facebook by simply clicking here!

under Kamen Rider

Here’s a fun little update for you! Thanks to the Masked Rider Disciples Thailand Facebook Page as well as the Fruit Rider News blog, we have some fun images to share with you!

Featured in these magazine scans are the characters/actors for each Lockseed (minus Marika and Knuckle, sad face). Included is a description (not yet translated) but the real juicy part is just the cool pictures that are shown. Check out all the images by clicking the title of the story, then join in the discussion!

under Godzilla

“You have no idea what’s coming! And it’s going to send us back to the stone age!”

It’s here. The American remake/reboot of the Japanese classic monster movie, Godzilla, the King of the Monsters, has been released in the United States. Receiving positive reviews from across the country (currently sitting at a 73% at movie site Rotten Tomatoes) anyone from casual to hardcore in terms of their interest in Godzilla needs to go see this movie. Starring Bryan Cranston and Ken Watanabe, along with many others, movie fans believe that Godzilla officially ushers in the start of “summer movie blockbusters”, with X-Men: Days of Future Past, Transformers: Age of Extinction, Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles seemingly right on its heels (and many others too!).

We have a dedicated thread for you to discuss the movie, spoilers and all. Click here to join the movie discussion thread already in progress. The gang from our Talkin Toku Podcast are also planning an episode solely dedicated to discussing the movie in the near future, so stay tuned for that.

It’s a good time to be a Godzilla fan. Join in the discussion and go see the movie! And then go see it again! Below is an extended-look trailer. See you on the other side of the credits!

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In celebration of the new Godzilla movie, Internet comics distributor and seller ComiXology.com is having a special sale on all Godzilla comics, trades, and collections! The sale runs from Friday, May 16th and ends late on Sunday, May 18th. The sales is as follows:

  • All Issues $0.99
  • All Trades 50% off

This is a great opportunity for you to catch up on Godzilla: Rulers of the Earth by IDW Publishing, and an even better opportunity to check out dozens of trades and collections at half the original price! To see the full list of items offered all you need to do is click right here! If you have an Android phone, you can also purchase it through the ComiXology app. If you use an iPhone, you’ll need to purchase the item via their website and then download to your phone (courtesy of some new policies put in by Apple with in-app purchases).

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Deep from the depths of 2010 we bring you a special sponsored gallery courtesy of EntertainmentEarth.com. For a great selection of figures and collectibles from all different genres, including a selection of case pricing, check out EntertainmentEarth.com for your action figure and collectible needs!

Originally released four years ago in 2010, Kamen Rider G3-X (from the era of Kamen Rider Agito) manages something that a lot of the older S.H. Figuarts do not – it stands the test of time! Featuring the old waist and diecast metal feet, these older features actually work quite well for this figure which many refer to as the RoboCop Terminator. The Cerebrus Gun comes included with Kamen Rider G3-X, as well as the Unicorn, Scorpion, and Guard Acceler accessories.

For a more in-depth look at this figure including 40 total images as well as a small review, click the “Discuss on TokuNation forums” link and share your thoughts! Thanks again to EntertainmentEarth.com for sponsoring this gallery!

under Kamen Rider

You knew it was only a matter of time before we finally got the apple as a Lockseed. Thanks to our friends at HeroTaku.com, we have an image for these upcoming Lockseeds. Along with the Lockseeds come new faceplates and shadowed Armored Riders, leading one to believe they are Lockseeds for two new Kamen Rider characters.

These Lockseeds will be sold as a set and released in July. Whether they are part of the Kamen Rider Gaim Summer Movie or part of the on-going Kamen Rider Gaim show are, as of now, unknown. Special thanks to Kamen Blitz of the TokuNation.com forums for the heads up!

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Metal Heroes, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

The Official Power Morphicon convention is now officially the largest one yet with over 80 confirmed Power Rangers actors, writers, voice actors, producers, and more scheduled to attend. The guest list grew some more today with the announcement of two new guests!

  • David Fielding (“Zordon”, as well as the face of “Zordon”, first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Michael Copon (“Lucas”, Power Rangers Time Force Blue Ranger)

 
If you haven’t registered yet then you’re obviously not planning to attend, because any Power Ranger fan would want to attend. Not only are there alumni from Power Rangers, but also Big Bad Beetleborgs, VR Troopers, Masked Rider, Digimon, and Kamen Rider Dragon Knight in attendance. For any and all American toku fans, this show can NOT be missed! Hurry up because rumor is registration will close in the next month or two! Click here to begin your registration process for Power Morphicon!

TokuNation.com is proud to be attending as a Platinum Member, giving us early access and front row seats to all activities. We will provide coverage of the show and will feature live podcasts from Kickback from our own Talkin Toku Podcast, as well as @trekkieb47 and @TheCinemaSlob from our friends at the Ranger Command Podcast! See you at the show!