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To all our friends up north – head to Toys’R’Us! The Legacy Dragonzord was spotted and purchased at Toys’R’Us store in Vancouver by ayane from the RangerBoard forums.

ayane also managed to take a ton of pictures of the Legacy Dragonzord. We’ve mirrored all 20 images here for your viewing pleasure. The original images were shared on RangerBoard. NOTE! The head-fin on the Legacy Dragonzord appears bent. This is apparently due to packaging – the plastic wrapped around the fin is too tight. There are many fixes for this and if it turns out to be a mass issue, we’ll share some tips and tricks on how to get it fixed.

Happy hunting!

under Conventions, Godzilla, Kamen Rider, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con, Super Sentai, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates

The boys of the Talkin Toku Podcast are back at it with the release of their 9th episode, Attack of the No No Cat (blame Tom for that one). Join your hosts Kickback (Chris, @rankal), Den-O (Jordan, @DenO_Tokunation), and Sentai Tamashii (Tom, @SoulInkChu) as they touch on a number of topics from last week in the world of tokusatsu!

Some of the hot topics discussed – their reactions on the international trailer for the new Godzilla movie, their thoughts on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic from Free Comic Book Day and just why Saban Brands did nothing to promote it (as well as some behind-the-scenes knowledge in the world of comics from our very own Sentai Tamashii, who works a freelance colorist and has done jobs for Marvel, DC, IDW Publishing, and Archie Comics), some good old fashioned toy talk with Kachidoki Arms and S.H. Figuarts Kyoryu Gold, and the usual show talk of Kamen Rider Gaim and Ressha Sentai ToQGer. But there’s even more stuff that’s discussed throughout the episode, including the No No Cat, spooky haunted microphones and/or alien contact, follow up on our last toy debate on Tamashii Nations and Super Sentai Figuarts, and so much more. Take a listen below!

Kickback also discusses the Fruit Henshin Contest and some details of the upcoming crossover episode with our good friends from the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast scheduled for later this month. All the show details are below – do us a favor and click “Discuss” and share your thoughts! Till next time!

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under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

If you’re a fan of Power Rangers then you probably already know about the Official Power Morphicon Convention, which is the official Power Rangers convention held every other year in Pasadena, California. The next show is August 22nd through the 24th, 2014 at the Pasadena Convention Center in, obviously, Pasadena, California. This is the fourth Power Morphicon and is shaping up to be the largest, most impressive Power Morphicon to date! Touting the most special guests ever (81 as of the time of this posting), this is the show you do NOT want to miss!

On Monday, the official convention page updated with four new guests! We have them listed below!

  • Rajia Ann (“Delphine”, Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers White Ranger)
  • David De Lautour (“RJ”, Power Rangers Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger)
  • Ari Boyland (“Flynn”, Power Rangers RPM Blue Ranger)
  • Mark Richardson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Art Department)

 
But the more delicious information came straight from the mouth of the head guy in charge of Power Morphicon at his other convention, Robo Toy Fest. Our friends at Dan’s Toku Rants had a chance to talk to Scott Zillner. During the conversation, he mentioned that they’re proud to have three complete teams of Power Rangers in attendance – Power Rangers Wild Force, Power Rangers SPD, and Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Fans who have paid close attention to the show know that half the Rangers from Lightspeed Rescue have yet to be officially announced – does this mean that in the coming weeks we will have announcements for the Lightspeed Rescue Yellow Ranger, Blue Ranger, and Titanium Ranger? Stay tuned…

Scott Zillner also went on to describe some changes in this year’s show from the previous show. For starters, the venue has more than doubled in size – from 24,000 square feet to over 50,000 square feet. There will be 3 on-going panel rooms throughout the show. And he teased some “big surprises”, and to quote, “If you miss Saturday, you will be very sad”. He also announced that the next Robo Toy Fest (December 20th, 2014) will be a Robotech Reunion and have a very heavy focus on Robotech. To get the whole scoop, check out the episode from Dan’s Toku Rants.

If you haven’t registered for Power Morphicon yet, you’re missing out. Head on over to the Official Power Morphicon website and get your registration set up! TokuNation.com is proud to be attending as a Platinum Member, giving us early access and front-row seats for all the panels and events. We cannot wait to cover the event, and we cannot wait to meet all of you! We will see you at the show!

under Contests and Giveaways, Kamen Rider, TokuNation

It’s time for another TokuNation.com contest/give-away! As we’ve teased on both our Facebook page as well as our @TokuNation twitter feed, we’re giving away some stuff from the Kamen Rider Gaim Arms Change toy line as well as the Lockseed toy line! This contest starts RIGHT NOW and lasts until Sunday, May 25th 2014.

The contest is simple – take a picture of yourself (or have someone else do it for you) in a henshin/morphing pose (your favorite pose, or your own pose) while holding a piece of fruit! Feel free to add special effects to your picture, just please note that the entire concept of the contest is for you to be holding an actual piece of fruit (ie: don’t digitally edit a fruit in to your picture, it must be included in the picture to begin with). If you cosplay, you can get some bonus points from our judges if you include yourself in costume. Once finished, send your picture in an E-mail to contest@tokunation.com. Include your full name, TokuNation.com forum name (if applicable), and Twitter handle (if applicable). Deadline to enter is Sunday, May 25th 2014. Winners to be announced on or near Sunday, June 1st 2014.

The grand-prize winner will have their choice of one of two prize packages – either the package containing the Arms Change Kamen Rider Baron and Arms Change Kamen Rider Zangetsu Shin, or the package containing the Gashapon Kamen Rider Agito Lockseed and Fresh Orange Lockseed. The runner-up will receive the package the grand-prize winner did not select.

YOU MUST BE 18 YEARS OR OLDER TO ENTER. CONTEST IS OPEN TO RESIDENTS WORLD-WIDE.

For a full list of rules and such, simply click the discussion thread for the contest here. Questions about the contest should also be posted in that thread. Best of luck to everyone who enters!

under Kamen Rider

As a self-proclaimed giant Kamen Rider Gaim fan, I had no qualms with purchasing this statue from Banpresto! What I didn’t expect was just how amazing this statue is – both with the details and the overall quality – and it is now become a centerpiece for my Kamen Rider Gaim collection!

Standing at over a foot tall with the stand, the statue is hallow making it light weight. The paint is, for the most part, perfectly applied (there’s some smearing on the leg paint where there’s gold on the criss-cross pattern of his suit). But the details on everything from the visor, the Sengoku Driver, the Pine and Ichigo Lockseeds, the Musou Saber, and the armor itself makes this statue a must-own for any die-hard fan of Kamen Rider Gaim.

Click the title of the story to see more pictures, and to see all 30+ images, click on the discussion link on the bottom of the thread! This thing is beautiful and very affordable – what are you waiting for? Sound off and share your thoughts!

under Conventions, Other Conventions, Power Rangers

There was a lot of folks from #RangerNation at Robo Toy Fest this year, including Bruno and Mia frin @MMPRToys! Known for their extensive video reviews (which you can find by clicking here), they were at Robo Toy Fest and got basically our first in-hand look, feel, and quasi-review of the upcoming Legacy Dragonzord. Check out the video review below!

under Conventions, Other Conventions, Power Rangers

For those who don’t know, Robo Toy Fest is happening! And what would a festival about robots be without some up close and personal looks and images of the highly anticipated Legacy Dragonzord, due out in stores in late May/June 2014! With a big special thanks to our friends @bboyrealm and @DansTokuRants on Twitter, we have some new images of this hot addition to your legacy collection.

Click the title of the story to see all the images! Have you pre-ordered your Legacy Dragonzord yet? And how awesome does this thing look? Sound off!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

We’re less than four months away from the Official Power Morphicon Convention. And as to their usual trend, the folks at the convention have updated with some new guests – 12 to be exact – and the unfortunate news that one guest has had to cancel. Your newest additions to the guest list are as follows!

  • Andrew Gray (“Troy”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Red Ranger)
  • Cameron Jebo (“Orion”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Silver Ranger)
  • Azim Rizk (“Jake”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Green Ranger)
  • Ciara Hanna (“Gia”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Yellow Ranger)
  • Christina Masterson (“Emma”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Pink Ranger)
  • John Mark Loudermilk (“Noah”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Blue Ranger)
  • Sean CW Johnson (“Carter”, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Red Ranger)
  • Jessica Rey (“Alyssa”, Power Rangers Wild Force White Ranger)
  • Phillip Andrew (“Merrick”, Power Rangers Wild Force Lunar Wolf Ranger)
  • Britney Pirtle (“Emily”, Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai Yellow Ranger)
  • Michael Forest (voice of “Olympus”, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue)
  • Tony Oliver (voice of “Saba”, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.  Also supervising producer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, VR Troopers, Masked Rider, and co-producer for Power Rangers Zeo)

 
Sadly for fans of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, the actress Cerina Vincent (“Maya”, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Yellow Ranger) is no longer able to attend the convention this year.

If you haven’t registered yet for the convention … WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This year is shaping up to be the BIGGEST Power Morphicon of all time! And we’re only missing a few Red Rangers to have the most amazing Forever Red panel in the history of Power Rangers. Head on over to the Official Power Morphicon site and get your registration in. TokuNation.com is proud to state we will be in attendance as a platinum member to give you the best coverage we possibly can! See you at the show!

under Conventions, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates

It’s Morphin Time!

When Bandai of America first announced the 20th Anniversary Legacy Morpher, the first thing most fans and collectors asked was if and when we would ever get a Green & White Ranger version. As we know by now, we would have a Toys’R’Us release of the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger and White Ranger hit shelves early in 2014. But before we had that, the only option was the elusive and very pricey San Diego Comic Con 2013 Exclusive Gold-Plated Legacy Morpher.

Limited to 1000 pieces and available only at San Diego Comic Con 2013, this version of the morpher was, for a small time, the most sought over Power Rangers merchandise quite possibly in the history of the franchise. I remember when I purchased mine I had offers for double or triple what I paid for as I walked past a line of hopeful attendees.

TokuNation.com is proud to be present to you a high resolution gallery of over 50 images of this exclusive piece of merchandise, with comparison shots to the mass retail version. If you have any additional picture requests, please post them in the discussion thread. Otherwise, sit back and enjoy this (in my opinion) beautiful exclusive!