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Turn on your Disney+ streaming service and check out the new documentary series Marvel 616. The first episode features the cult-favorite Japanese Spider-Man series and the history of how this came to be.
And maybe – if we’re lucky – this is just the beginning of a new future for Japanese Spider-Man!
It feels like ages ago when the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic book was a national top-seller thanks to the immensely popular Shattered Grid storyline. Fans were treated to a new villain – an evil Tommy going by the name Lord Drakkon – and a world shattered by his messing with the morphin grid. At the time we went out on a limb and called the work Kyle Higgins did as some of the best stories in the history of the Power Rangers brand.
The work that Kyle Higgins did left an impression on the Power Rangers brand forever. Lord Drakkon is a staple character now and likely will be for years to come. But it would appear that Power Rangers also left an impression on Kyle, as Thursday saw the announcement of his brand new comic Radiant Black via Image Publishing.
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Not much is known about Radiant Black as of yet – we know that the power that Nathan holds comes from a black hole and that the power doesn’t belong to him – it belongs to some cosmic beings who are going to want it back. And we can’t wait to find out more!
Radiant Black is written by Kyle Higgins and features artwork by Marcelo Costa. Lettering is done by Becca Carey and editing duties fall to Power Rangers fan at-large Michael Busuttil, known to fans for his work on the Ranger Danger Podcast. Radiant Black Issue 01 releases February 10th 2021 at comic book stores everywhere.
Stay tuned next week as we take an in-depth look at Issue 01 and why this comic absolutely, positively must be on your pull-list.
The CSM Sengoku Driver, officially announced just a few weeks ago, already has the details of the next Lockseed set available. Coming soon in 2021 is the CSM Lockseed Team Baron set. The set includes the following Lockseeds:
It also comes with the following faceplates:
No release details or price have been set as of yet and, interesting as well, is the lack of the CSM Genesis Driver. We know it is coming – Bandai has quietly announced it in blog posts – we just haven’t seen it yet.
Stay tuned Kamen Rider Gaim fans. Things are just starting to get expensive.
The CSM Sengoku Driver has been announced. The release strategy for the Lockseeds appears to be theme based. The first set to be released is going to be the Charmant Set – featuring two fan-favorite characters who just happen to be getting a new Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden special which is featured in this set.
Here are the details!
CSM Lockseed Charmant Set – March 2021
Stay tuned for future releases and US release information!
Don’t say no – just live more!
One of the most successful lines (in terms of merchandise) for Kamen Rider in the last decade – Kamen Rider Gaim – is making the leap from DX toys to CSM and our wallets couldn’t be more afraid! Before we begin – what is CSM? It stands for Complete Selection Modification. It is basically your DX toys on nerd-steroids to make them as identical to the show as possible and usually with a lot of added features as well. Those nerd-steroids come with an increased price-tag making these items truly for the ultimate collector and not the casual passerby.
Announced and revealed today – the CSM Sengoku Driver. And while today’s announcement probably didn’t offer Kamen Rider Gaim fans everything they wanted in one shot it does offer quite a lot. Let’s look at the details and digest them so we’re all on the same page.
CSM Sengoku Driver – Kamen Rider Gaim (March 2021)
CSM Sengoku Driver – Project Ark (May 2021)
The CSM Sengoku Driver will come with a large plethora of sound effects, voice clips, and background music from the show. Thanks in part to an interview with the actors for Kamen Rider Gaim and Kamen Rider Baron, we know that there are many theme songs from the show included in the CSM Sengoku Driver, including the fan-favorite “Ranbu Escalation” song.
Pre-orders begin later today in Japan.
Stay tuned for more details including information on a North American release via Bluefin Brands and Team Kamen Rider.
Today’s Hasbro PulseCon gave us our first official look at the upcoming Power Rangers Lightning Collecion VS Packs! The first two VS packs are as shown:
No information on release date or price has been released yet. Click the title of the story to see all the pictures!
The debate between Kimberly and Katherine may never be settled – but one thing that everyone can look forward to is the Hasbro PulseCon reveal of the Metallic Armor Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger featuring Katherine’s head!
Check out all the new images! Pre-orders go up around 5pm ET on HasbroPulse.com!
For the Lightning Collection Wave 07, Target stores will be receiving a special “spectrum” series of packaging. Full side-profile pictures by artist Tom Whalen with black packaging and holofoil logo – this is something collectors do not want to miss to leave in box. The ultimate “keep it in the box” addition to any collection.
These will be available exclusively to Target.
At Hasbro PulseCon we received our first official images of the Wave 7 of Power Rangers Lightning Collection. The wave includes the following figures:
These figures are slated to release December 01st, 2020 and for a new price of $22.99.
Revealed today at Hasbro PulseCon, an upcoming line of figures titled Power Rangers Lightning Collection Monsters. Little is known about this line other than the first two monsters in the line themselves:
These figures are expected to be $29.99 and release in Spring 2021 but no official word has been given yet.