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Bandai Japan has at least one more surprise for Metal Hero fans!

A special release of the Input Magnum– the sidearm of Juuko B-Fighter (better known to Western audiences as Big Bad Beetleborgs)- has been announced. This new version is an update from the original release, designed with a closer appearance to the television show.

This new Input Magnum features four unique configurations:

*REPRINT MODE copies all sounds from the original toy release
*SERIES MODE features effects closer to the TV show
*BLUE BEET MODE unlocks new voice clips from series lead Daisuke Tsuchiya
*MISSION MODE is a matching game based on Blue Beet’s instructions.

The Input Magnum Complete Edition is scheduled for release in November 2022. Price is a modest 13200 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Kamen Rider

Toei has finally put up a teaser trailer for the upcoming Kamen Rider reboot project Kamen Rider Black Sun!

This project is a retelling of the 1987 series Kamen Rider Black but with a new modernized style.

Kamen Rider Black Sun will be released via Amazon Prime Video in Autumn 2022!

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Premium Bandai has published the first official images of the next Shodo SUPER release featuring the 1988 Super Sentai team Choujuu Sentai Liveman!

All five members of this Sentai- Red Falcon, Yellow Lion, Blue Dolphin, Black Bison & Green Sai have been recreated at the Shodo scale in superb detail. This release also includes the team weapons- the Triple Bazooka and the massive Biomotion Buster.

Shodo SUPER’s Liveman release is currently scheduled for December 2022. The price is a modest 8800 Yen before shipping & handling.

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Premium Bandai has announced a new add-on for the Memorial Edition Gokai Cellular toy based on the recent Twokaiser X Gokaiger special!

This new item is known as the Gokai Tsuiker and functions as an extension of the Cellular unit, revealing all Sixth Rangers introduced in Super Sentai since the end of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. Several new sounds and effects will be unlocked.

Six more Ranger Keys are included with the Tsuiker unit-

*Zyuoh TheWorld from Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger
*HoOh Soldier from Uchu Sentai KyuRanger
*Lupin X & Patren X from Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger
*Ryusoul Gold from Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger
*Kirame Silver from Mashin Sentai Kiramager

The Gokai Tsuiker Unit is scheduled for release in January 2023! Price is a modest 11000 Yen.

under Kamen Rider

Toei has officially published the trademark for the next Kamen Rider series!

The fourth Rider of the Reiwa Era will be known as Kamen Rider Geats. Sadly, no other information about this upcoming Rider has been confirmed at time of writing.

Stay tuned to Tokunation for further details on this new entry in Kamen Rider history!

under Super Sentai

At last we have our first look at the sixth member of the Avataro Sentai DonBrothers!

This new hero is a golden warrior known as Don Dragoku! Dragoku’s special powers also grant him access to a silver armored form known as Don Torabolt.

Don Dragoku will transform using the Ryuko Nogeki– a naginana spear enhanced by Avataro Gear powers. The Don Torabolt form has a unique accessory called the TiGuarDra that can store multiple Gears.

Finally, Don Dragoku possesses an ALTER form- resembling a green dragon. In this new form Dragoku can channel the powers of past Super Sentai– demonstrated with the aid of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Alter!

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new Super Sentai hero!

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The Toei Tokusatso Fan Club has revealed a unique new crossover project between the World Pirate TwoKaiser from Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger & the Space Pirates Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!

Titled Twokaiser X Gokaiger: The June Bride Is A Tanuki this new adventure features Twokaiser Zocks (with actor Atsuki Mashiko returning) in shock over his sister Flint’s impending marriage, and encountering the legendary Captain Marvelous (once again played by Ryota Ozawa). Marvelous is working to discover the secret of fellow pirate Ahim (Yui Koike returning again) and her recent marriage. Rounding out the cast is Junya Ikeda reprising his iconic role as Gokai Silver!

Twokaiser X Gokaiger: The June Bride Is A Tanuki will be released on the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club on June 5 2022.

under Super Sentai

The Super Sentai return to SH Figuarts continues!

A new Figuarts release for Don Momotaro, star of the current series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has been announced. This release includes Don Momotaro’s signature Zanglass Sword weapon & the DonBlaster sidearm.

SH Figuarts Don Momotaro is currently scheduled for release in October 2022. The price is a modest 7150 Yen before shipping & handling.

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Bandai has yet another offering for fans of Hyakuju Sentai GaoRanger!

The ancient spirit GaoGod joins the Shogukan Modeling Project lineup, as a Premium release.

GaoGod is a retool of the GaoKing design, with a new arm joint to allow the signature arrow attack pose.

Sadly, this will be the LAST GaoRanger release in the SMP lineup. What will the future bring for the Shogukan Modeling Project collector line? Only time will tell!

under Kamen Rider

At last we have our first proper look at the upcoming Kamen Rider cinematic revival project by Hideaki Anno!

The hero Takeshi Hongo is augmented by the secret society SHOCKER as a critical step in their plan to evolve humanity. But Hongo has vowed to use his powers to fight against the SHOCKER group and defend humans.

Shin Kamen Rider is currently scheduled for release in March 2023!