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After several delays and much speculation, the hardcover collection Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History is at last coming to stores!

Written by Ramin Zahad & Jody Revenson (with a forward by original Pink Ranger Amy Jo Johnson) explores the extensive history of the Power Rangers franchise- examining every season from Mighty Morphin to Ninja Steel. The book will feature extensive behind-the-scenes production details for the Power Rangers franchise, and include multiple interviews with those responsible for this cultural phenomenon.

A handful of preview pages have been released so fans can get a good idea of just what this special volume contains.

Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History is currently scheduled for release on November 6 2018! The price is a very modest $50 USD– although currently Amazon.com is offering preorders at a reduced price of $31.45 USD! Definitely a good bargain for Power Rangers fans!

under General Tokusatsu News

Exciting news for collectors this morning!

Bandai Namco Holdings has announced the acquisition of a controlling stake (80% of shares) in toy distributor Nippon Imports LLC– best known under their trade name Bluefin. A new subsidiary will be developed as a result- currently titled Bandai Namco Collectibles– and operations are tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2019.

The motive for this purchase is to strengthen Bandai’s merchandise sales in the North American toy market, taking advantage of Bluefins’ extensive experience with USA distribution and collector events.

This is definitely an exciting time for Bandai fans! A new deal could mean greater access to Japanese exclusives for US fans, OR some positive changes to current distribution methods.

Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting business deal!

under Kamen Rider

The next entry in the Complete Selection Modification series has been revealed in full!

The Arcle Belt belonging to Kamen Rider Kuuga will be recreated in exquisite detail, just in time to celebrate the Heisei Era that Kuuga kicked off.

This release will contain-
*the DX Arcle Belt
*a Rising Armor add-on piece
*the Ultimate Armor add-on piece

And one more accessory is included as a special bonus- the mobile phone belonging to Kuuga’s partner Kaoru Ichijo!

Bandai Japan has uploaded a full video preview for the Arcle Belt-

The CSM Arcle is currently scheduled for release in March 2019! The price is a very modest 27000 Yen before shipping and handling.

under General Tokusatsu News

Tsuburaya Productions has released a new trailer for the Studio Trigger upcoming anime project SSSS Gridman– an updated version of the 1993 cult classic tokusatsu series Denkou Chojin Gridman (or to Western audiences- Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad).

In addition to showing off more of the cast for Gridman’s anime adventure, this trailer confirms the series’ release date. SSSS Gridman will begin on October 6 2018! As previously revealed, SSSS Gridman will be released via FunimationNOW streaming service. An English dub is currently planned but no other details regarding voices or schedule has been revealed at time of writing.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for any new Gridman reveals!

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The Kickstarter for Renegade Game Studios’ first Power Rangers tabletop gaming project has come to an end- and overall the project has been a rousing success!

Power Rangers: Heroes Of The Grid raised a grand total of $705,087– over SEVEN TIMES the target goal! The game has met ALL stretch goals outlined in the campaign thanks to donations from dedicated fans.

We here at TokuNation would like to extend our congratulations to the good people at Renegade for this incredible crowdfunding campaign. Look forward to seeing Power Rangers: Heroes Of The Grid for real in 2019!

under Super Sentai

Another fun Super Sentai Artisan release is on the way for Denji Sentai MegaRanger fans!

Premium Bandai has announced the next henshin device for the Artisan series- the Keitaizer belonging to Mega Silver! This new release will include updated show accurate sound-effects along with Silver’s signature background music.

The Super Sentai Artisan Keitaizer will be released in February 2019! The price is a very modest 8500 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Kamen Rider

Toei has uploaded a very brief teaser for the next major Kamen Rider film!

Kamen Rider: Heisei Generations Forever unites all Riders from the Heisei Era– from Kamen Rider Kuuga to Kamen Rider Zi-O.

Exact story details for this epic crossover project remain unknown at time of writing.

Heisei Generations Forever is currently scheduled for release on December 22 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider reveals!

under Power Rangers

Once again, foreign markets are progressing through a Power Rangers season faster than American networks.

New summaries for Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel have been released via France’s GULLE programming directory, detailing the 13th and 14th episode of this season.

Out of respect for those fans who wish to go into things unspoiled, we will NOT be posting full summaries here (check the “Discussion Thread” below if you are interested in learning things). But as a general outline:

*Episode 13 should introduce a new villain, previously revealed thanks to the toyline.

*Episode 14 may introduce a new hero, thanks to some previously-unexpected footage from Super Ninja Steels’ parent series, Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.

Both episodes are currently scheduled to air in France the week of September 11, 2018. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Super Ninja Steel Reveals!

under Kamen Rider

TODAY is the day the 20th and final Heisei-Era Kamen Rider series is released in Japan, and now we finally get a chance to hear some of the music accompanying our new hero Kamen Rider Zi-O!

Zi-O’s theme song is known as OVER QUARTZER. The song is performed by a pair of veteran tokusatsu musicians:

*Shuta Sueyoshi of the group AAA– who previously performed CLIMAX JUMP! during Kamen Rider Den-O.
*And ISSA from the group DA PUMP– previously known for performing Kamen Rider 555’s special song, JustiFaiz.

Be sure to tune in for Zi-O’s first episode & feel free to join in our official Kamen Rider Zi-O Episode 1 Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this remarkable new Kamen Rider!

under Kamen Rider

A plethora of new images for the upcoming Kamen Rider Zi-O toyline have been released!

This is our best look yet at the Rider Kick Figure series- specifically the Rider Armor releases. These figures represent the powers of legendary Kamen Riders!

The next two releases in this series will be Rider Armors based on Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and Kamen Rider Ghost! Both Armors have reversible color patterns to better match the basic RKF bodies belonging to Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Geiz.

And as an extra bonus we have a close look at the new Riders’ method of transportation- the DX RideStriker! This is a unique motorcycle toy that transforms into a special RideWatch that can be used in the DX ZikuDriver.

With the premiere of Kamen Rider Zi-O only days away, merchandise is already on its way to store shelves! Be sure to stop by your preferred Rider retailer to stock up on all your Zi-O needs!