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Earlier this year we reported that Hasbro, Inc would be taking over as the main producer of Power Rangers toys. But it seems Hasbro’s interest in the brand did not stop at just merchandising.

In a special deal announced today, Hasbro has purchased the Power Rangers brand from Saban Properties LLC for a reputed $522 MILLION! This deal includes a number of Saban Brands’ other

Hasbro CEO Brian Goldner remarks on the purchase- “Power Rangers is an iconic brand built on a heritage of great storytelling and merchandising with tremendous upside potential when fully executed across Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint. Shortly after entering into our licensing arrangement, it became clear that now was the time to begin investing in unlocking Power Rangers’ full potential. We see significant opportunity for Power Rangers across our entire Brand Blueprint, including toys and games, consumer products, digital gaming and entertainment, as well as geographically throughout our global retail footprint.”

Meanwhile, Saban Brands’ founder Haim Saban will remain on-hand in a consulting role overseeing Hasbro’s efforts with Power Rangers for the time being. Saban adds- “25 years after launching Power Rangers, I believe the future for this brand has never been greater. Hasbro’s leadership in innovation, storytelling and brand stewardship make it the perfect company to further develop the global reach and appeal of the Power Rangers property. I look forward to working with Brian and the team in the years to come.”

The first Hasbro-centric series, Power Rangers Beast Morphers remains on track for a 2019 release.

Definitely an exciting new development for Power Rangers fans! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new change in Power Rangers history!

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The latest round of magazine scans has begun circulating the Internet, giving fans a look at the future adventures of Kamen Rider Build!

Items of note this month:

*A new Rider will be joining the fray- Kamen Rider Mad Rogue! By using the Bat & Engine FullBottles along with the newly-discovered EvolDriver, this strange newcomer is armed with the Nebula SteamGun & SteamBlade. While Mad Rogue’s identity is unrevealed in the scans, there are SOME hints as to the face behind this Driver…

*The new villain Kamen Rider Evol takes center stage! The EvolDriver unlocks even more powerful FullBottles- the EvolBottles and Kamen Rider Evol alone seems able to tap their powers! Kamen Rider Evol’s default form- Evol Cobra Form comes from combining the Cobra & Rider EvolBottles. Two other Evol forms are demonstrated in these scans- Evol Rabbit Form and Evol Dragon Form!

*In a desperate attempt to counter this new threat, Sento dusts off the HazardTrigger once again and tries out another Match- becoming Kamen Rider Build KeyDragon Hazard!

Definitely some exciting adventures ahead for Kamen Rider Build! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Rider news!

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Another new release has just been teased for fans of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and SH Figuarts!

This new teaser image suggests that DAN KUROTO himself will be obtaining a Figuart release! Even after previous entries for Kamen Rider Genm and the recently-teased Genm Level Billion fans are apparently STILL demanding more representation of this amazing character!

Sadly, no other information about this upcoming figure is available at time of writing- although based on the image, this release would include Kuroto’s CONTINUE pipe that allowed him to respawn when defeated.

Stay tuned to Tokunation for further details on this exciting release!

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Toei has officially uploaded the first full image of the next Kamen Rider to join the adventure that is Kamen Rider Build!

This is Kamen Rider Evol! This mysterious figure uses an incredibly powerful new henshin device called the EvolDriver.

While fans have speculated as to the identity of this Rider since toy listings first surfaced, we will leave any further details OFF the frontpage out of respect for the fans who wish to enjoy Build’s saga unspoiled.

Kamen Rider Evol will debut in the next episode of Kamen Rider Build! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further developments on this remarkable Rider series!

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TOHO Animation and POLYGON PICTURES have just released the first official trailer for the next entry in their Godzilla anime series!

Godzilla: The City Mechanized For Battle follows in the footsteps paved by previously-released film Godzilla: Monster Planet and explores the King of the Monsters in ways never before imagined!

The City Mechanized For Battle will be released in Japanese theaters on May 18 2018! Following its theatrical run, this film will also be made available worldwide on Netflix!

under Metal Heroes, Super Sentai

A full-length trailer for the upcoming Super Sentai/Metal Hero crossover project has been posted online!

This gives us the best look yet at all returning heroes, villains and some good action scenes-

KyuRanger VS Space Squad is currently scheduled for release on August 8 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting double-project!

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A very unique new spinoff project for Super Sentai has just been announced by TOEI!

Officially referred to as Hero Mama League this new film features a trio of veteran Super Sentai heroes-

*Nao Nagasawa as Hurricane Blue
*Ayumi Kinoshita as Deka Yellow
*Ayumi Beppu as Magi Pink

Once champions of justice, all three are now raising families of their own! And now they must learn to balance their lives as Heroes with their responsibilities as Mamas. But things become even more difficult when the Space Shinobu Demost appears on Earth!

This film was created as a “backdoor spinoff” of sorts for the upcoming KyuRanger VS Space Squad film- which is why the Hero Mamas take on a Metal Hero villain.

Hero Mama League is currently scheduled for release on May 13 2018- Mother’s Day! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this interesting Super Sentai spinoff!

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Some new images from the most recent Super Sentai merchandising catalog have surfaced online, giving us a quick look at the ever-expanding arsenal of Mecha to be used in Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger VS Keisatsu Sentai PatRanger!

A total of THREE new Mecha are shown off in this new catalog-

*The zeppelin-based Magic DialFighter
*The fire-engine-based Trigger Machine Splash

Both these new entries should add some much needed versatility to both teams.

Topping off this lineup is the Jackpot Striker! A golden crowned repaint of the GoodStriker, this appears to be the Movie-exclusive Mecha for this years’ Super Sentai special feature.

And rounding off the reveals this time around is a special Mecha Combo! The LupinRangers’ Dial Fighters & the PatRangers’ Trigger Machines will unite (along with the Mecha belonging to upcoming new Ranger Lupin/Pat X) to create a form tentatively known as Good Cool Kaiser VSX.

Definitely some exciting times ahead for these Ranger teams! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all LupinRanger VS PatRanger reveals.

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A few pages from the next issue of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic series event Shattered Grid have been posted online thanks to SyFy Wire!

Lord Drakkon escaped from captivity and murdered the sentient sword Saba, an ally of the Rangers who helped Tommy Oliver and Billy Cranston survive in Drakkon’s alternate world. Drakkon even tricked Ninjor into restoring his powers before attacking Tommy shortly after his first date with Kimberly Hart. It was a vicious assault, and Tommy never stood a chance against his evil doppelganger. Now, the entire Power Rangers timeline could be at risk…

Be warned, the preview pages contain SPOILERS for the previous issue- and possibly for the rest of this special event!

This issue of the Shattered Grid comic event will be released on Wednesday, April 18 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this incredible adventure!

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Go Over Time And Space…

The next Super Sentai boxset from Shout! Factory has been confirmed!

A new product page has been opened for a US release of Mirai Sentai TimeRanger! This will be the 9th Super Sentai released by Shout! factory to date!

TimeRanger follows the adventures of the Time Protection Department traveling from the Year 3000 to stop a gang of mutant criminals from destroying the future.

Currently, TimeRanger’s release is scheduled for July 31, 2018! Price is a very modest $55.97 USD! However, all release details are subject to change.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further information on this and more Shout! Factory Super Sentai releases!