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under Kamen Rider

Shout! Factory has announced today their next Blu-Ray release in the hit Japanese series Kamen Rider.  The next series to see a United States release subtitled on Blu-Ray is Kamen Rider Ryuki, which will include the Director’s Cut of Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final.  Pre-orders are live now for a February 7th, 2023 release.

These episodes are taken straight from the Japanese masters and will be in an 8-disc set.  Fans who pre-order from Shout! Factory directly will receive a limited edition poster with their pre-order while supplies last.  Click here to pre-order from Shout! Factory.

Check the full press release below.

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under Power Rangers

Thanks to In Demand Toys we have our first look at the packaging for an upcoming 5 pack featuring the Alien Rangers from the third season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

This is the first team pack since the Psycho Rangers.

The availability of this item is unknown at this time but it has been rumored to be an Amazon or Fan Channel exclusive.

Stay tuned for more details.

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Tomorrow fans all over through US and Europe will be able to read the first issue of Kamen Rider Zero-One, written by Brandon Easton and drawn by Hendry Prasetya with colors by Bryan Valenza.  This comic has been hotly anticipated by fans of Kamen Rider Zero-One (and fans of comics in general) since the initial announcement and especially since the first artwork and covers dropped.

We’re thrilled and humbled to share with you our official review of Kamen Rider Zero-One Issue 01.

Read on to hear our thoughts!

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The face of the Power Rangers franchise – Jason David Frank – has died.  He was 49 years old.

For thirty years, Jason David Frank has celebrated Power Rangers with fans all over the world.  First appearing in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as the evil Green Ranger in 1993, his character “Tommy” would leave and return as the White Ranger, become the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo, and star in two feature films (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie and Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie).  Eleven years after his first appearance, Jason David Frank would return as the Black Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder, giving the Power Rangers television franchise a much-needed boost during it’s second season under Disney Entertainment.

Jason David Frank would return twice more – once in the “Legendary Battle” episode of Power Rangers Super Megaforce, and again for the 25th anniversary episode “Dimensions in Danger” during Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.  He also brought the evil comic book character Lord Drakkon to light in a short trailer for the BOOM! Studios Power Rangers Shattered Grid comic book event during the 25th anniversary.

At every single convention that Jason David Frank attended there would be massive lines to get pictures and autographs with, arguably, the most famous and popular Power Ranger.  Jason David Frank would make it a point to stay until the last fan in line got what they got in line for – whether it was an autograph, a picture, or just to say hello.

Jason David Frank had been working on and promoting the upcoming release of his creator-owned character via movie, Legend of the White Dragon, created with popular independent film maker Bat in the Sun (famous for “Super Hero Beat Down” YouTube shorts).  The film was set to release online in 2023.

He wasn’t perfect – nobody is – but for an entire generation of kids he was their hero. Our thoughts are with his family & friends in this difficult time.

Rest in Peace, Jason David Frank.  1973-2022

under Conventions, Super Sentai

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

DonBrothers fans rejoice – Don Murasame is here!  This figure looks absolutely gorgeous and the Ninjarksword has been faithfully reproduced from the show in toy form.

While there is no firm release date, we hope this figure will see release in the future (likely on Premium Bandai if it does).  Stay tuned for more updates.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

Kamen Rider Geats had full representation on display with an impressive lineup of S.H. Figuarts to show off!  The following figures were shown:

  • Kamen Rider Geats Magnum Boost Form (February 2023, 4??? yen)
  • Kamen Rider Geats Entry Raise Form (March 2023, 5500 yen)
  • Kamen Rider Geats Boost Magnum Form (display)
  • Kamen Rider Buffa Zombie Form (display)
  • Kamen Rider Tycoon Ninja Form (display)

Also shown were different combinations of characters you can create when you’ve purchased the figures.  The figures will be able to separate at the waist as well as have specific pieces of armor come off so you can create all the various forms from the show.  How this translates to overall figure quality has yet to be seen.

Stay tuned for more details and updates!

under Conventions, Super Sentai

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

The previously viewed new version of S.H. Figuarts GokaiRed was on display yet again but this time with an announcement – that Super Sentai is officially joining the Shinkocchou Seihou line of S.H. Figuarts and that GokaiRed looks to be the introductory piece.

The figure was designed based on legendary suit actor Hirofumi Fukuzawa‘s portrayal, which is considered the definitive version of GokaiRed.  UPDATE – Hirofumi Fukuzawa was actually 3D scanned to achieve near perfection in posing and stature.  Wow!

This figure will see release but there are no details as of yet.  Stay tuned.

UPDATE:  More pictures added.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

On display was S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Agito Trinity form and it looks gorgeous.

This figure will release in April 2023 for an estimated 8250 yen.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

We have a brand new version of S.H. Figuarts Riderman on display with some new features.

While no release information is given we do believe this figure will release in the future.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Today begins the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event where a ton of new and potentially new product is displayed for the public.  Not every single item displayed is guaranteed to be released unless notated via information cards or via Tamashii Nations itself.  We will do our best to detail if the figure(s) shown are set to release in the future.

The following Kamen Rider Kuuga Shinkocchou Seihou S.H. Figuarts figures were on display:

  • Kuuga Rising Dragon
  • Kuuga Rising Pegasus
  • Kuuga Rising Titan

There is no release information available for these three new figures at this time.