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2019: Trinity Has Begun!

The Bandai Tamashii Nations blog has updated with new images of the previously teased S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Trinity, uniting the forces of Kamen Riders Zi-O, Geiz and Woz!

As well as showing off the figure in all it’s glory, the blog post also confirms that the figure will come packaged with the Saikyo Girade weapon. Additional hands will be included to hold the Zikan Zax and Zikan Despear, but the weapons themselves will not be included.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Trinity is a Tamashii web exclusive, with preorders to begin on March 21st! Stay tuned for more information on this figure as it comes.

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Winter Wonderfest 2020 has just happened in Japan, and while the event usually strays towards the anime figure side of things there are usually a few tokusatsu-related surprises as well. Among Good Smile Company’s reveals this year is the announcement of HAGANE WORKS Thunder Gridman, based on the combined from of Gridman and the three Assist Machines from the original 1993 series.

The HAGANE WORKS line is still relatively new, and with only this combined form prototype image at the moment it’s uncomfirmed whether this figure will be able to split into its individual components or whether the Assist Machines will also be able to combine into God Zenon. However based on descriptions for previous entries in the line, it’s safe to assume that the figure will at least feature some die cast content.

Stay tuned to Tokunation for more news on the figure as it comes!

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It’s still comin’ up OOO as Kamen Rider OOO Latoratah Combo has been revealed as the next S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou release. Following on from Gatakiriba, the lion/tiger/cheetah fusion form will be a Tamashii Web exclusive – releasing in June at a price of 6500 yen.

The magazine reveal shows off the figure’s combo change ability with the previously released OOO figures, however it also reveals another surprise – the purple-eyed Tatoba Combo head that appeared when Doctor Maki transfers one the purple Core Medals into Eiji’s body. On the original OOO Figuarts, this head was previously included with the Eiji Greeed figure.

Check out the images and let us know if you’ll be adding this to your collection!

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In some exciting news from across the pond, Arrow Films announced earlier in the year they have plans to bring the Gamera franchise to the UK on home video for the first time in 2020. A recent article from NEO magazine has shed some light on what will be included on the set.

According to the article, the blu-ray set will feature all 12 films from the kaiju turtle’s cinematic library – stretching from 1965’s Gamera the Giant Monster all the way up to 2006’s Gamera the Brave. Additionally, the Heisei trilogy (1995’s Gamera: Guardian of the Universe, 1996’s Attack of Legion and 1999’s Revenge of Iris) will all be presented in new 4K masters.

Further details and pricing for the set are yet to be confirmed, however it is slated for release some time in the summer. Stay tuned to Tokunation for more news as it comes!

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More big news from Tsuburaya Convention 2019 is the announcement of Ultraman Taiga The Movie: New Generation Climax! This film will not only feature a team up with the previous heroes from Ultraman R/B, but will also include appearances from the other New Generation Ultramen – Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Victory, Ultraman X, Ultraman Orb and Ultraman Geed!

As seen in the trailer linked below, the film will see the New Generation Ultras join the Tri-Squad to face a new dark threat – one which mysteriously includes Taiga’s own father, Ultraman Taro!

Ultraman Taiga The Movie: New Generation Climax will be released in Japanese cinemas in March 2020.

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Bandai have released official images of their forthcoming SO-DO CHRONICLE Kamen Rider Kuuga candy toy set, due for release in Spring 2020. According to the Bandai Candy Toy blog, the Kuuga set will feature improved proportions and articulation as well as significantly more paint apps. The five-piece set will include a common body figure, and then additional armour for his Mighty, Dragon, Pegasus and Titan forms.

Check out the full range of images after the jump!

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Bluefin Brands have now officially opened preorders for the forthcoming CSM Double Driver Ver. 1.5! This new enhanced version of the belt from Kamen Rider W includes enhanced details and a detachable belt section, along with the Cyclone, Joker, Heat, Metal, Luna and Trigger Gaia Memories. The belt is priced at $200 with an estimated release date of February 14th, 2020.

Also joining it is the DX Lost Driver 20th Anniversary Ver., the transformation belt of both Kamen Rider Skull and Kamen Rider Eternal! Releasing on the same day for the price of $80, this DX belt will include both the Skull and Eternal Gaia Memories.

In addition to the belts themselves, Bluefin will also be releasing both the Daiza Ver. 2.0 Belt Display unit and a Silver Belt Extension piece, priced $20 and $10 dollars respectively.

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Good Smile Company have announced a new version of their DX Full Power Gridman figure set at the currently ongoing Tsuburaya Convention 2019. This new version of their fully combinable set will feature the titular Hyper Agent in the “Initial Fighter” colours that appeared in the show’s first episode, along with his four Assist Weapons in new uniform black, blue and silver colourschemes.

As before this set will be able to transform between all modes that appeared in the show, including Max Gridman, Buster Gridman, Sky Gridman, Powered Zenon and of course Full Power Gridman.

More information about this set is to be revealed soon, but in the meantime please check out the full range of images after the jump as well as Tokunation’s own gallery of the original DX Full Power Gridman set.

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Between the animated Netflix series, a brand new movie announcement by director Hideaki Anno and the long awaiting release of the franchise back catalogue in the US by Mill Creek Entertainment, it’s already been a rollercoaster year for Ultraman – and it just keeps getting bigger!

Unveiling the news at this weekend’s Tokyo Comic Con, Tsuburaya Productions have announced they will be teaming up with none other than Marvel Comics to bring new Ultraman stories to comics and graphic novels in 2020.

Marvel Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski commented: “As one of the world’s most popular franchises, Ultraman has brought together some of the most passionate fandoms in pop culture today, and we can’t wait to bring his story to even more fans around the globe. Like Marvel, Ultraman captivated generations by telling spectacular stories grounded in the real world, and it continues to be a beloved classic through its television shows, movies, toys, games, comics, and more. We are so thrilled to introduce new chapters to the Ultraman Multiverse next year.”

Tsuburaya Production CEO Takayuki Tsukagoshi added: “We are delighted to announce the partnership with Marvel, one of the leading entertainment companies that has produced fascinating characters and stories loved by fans across the globe for over 80 years. We can’t be more excited to explore and create new stories for the Ultraman franchise with Marvel and bringing them to both Marvel and Ultraman fans all around the world.”

While there’s no proper confirmation on what this collaboration will entail just yet this is an extremely exciting prospect for Ultraman fans across the world. What are you hoping to see from Marvel and Tsuburaya next year? Sound off on this news after the jump!

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Tokunation had the chance to briefly sit down with representatives from Hasbro at the second day of MCM Comic Con London, just ahead of their panel taking place tomorrow. The Hasbro booth had all four wave 3 Lightning Collection figures on display, along with the MMPR Red Ranger and Zeo Gold Ranger 2-pack and the White Ranger helmet. Here’s a full rundown of the questions we quickly got to ask them!

The fandom is pretty excited about the forthcoming Lord Drakkon figure. Does this mean there are plans for more comic-original characters in the future, including Drakkon’s other forms?

Hasbro: With over 26 years of content, we have plenty to work with when it comes to Power Rangers. There’s nothing else on the table right now, but stay tuned for more to come in the future.

Does the content you have to work with extend to the designs from both the 1995 and 2017 films?

Hasbro: The same again really. We have a lot of characters to work with and though there’s nothing planned right now there’s more to come.

The burning question is of course if Lightning Collection Megazords are in the pipeline, but what about Morphers, weapons and other roleplay items as well?

Hasbro: Power Rangers as a brand encompasses a lot of different elements that we’re all considering, and we’re excited to share with you what we have in store when the time comes!

So far each of the waves have included at least one figure from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Is this a pattern that will continue going forward?

Hasbro: Of course Mighty Morphin is a popular series but we’re enjoying the opportunity to pepper in characters from other seasons amongst the waves. Right now there’s no set formula to the releases.

There has been some concern regarding quality control on the figures, particularly with missing paint apps. Have Hasbro aware of any problems with the line?

Hasbro: Hasbro are among the best in class when it comes to quality, and so naturally we focus on QC. We do our best to make sure everything is as it should be and are always looking for ways to improve.

Among the best elements of the Lightning Collection is that eye-catching box art by Tom Whalen. How did that collaboration come about?

Hasbro: Hasbro aren’t just the best in class when it comes to quality, when it came to developing the Lightning Collection we really wanted to make it stand out from a packaging standpoint. So our development team reached out to Tom and we’ve enjoyed working with such a passionate artist.

Ending on a more UK-specific note, what is the reason behind the figures seemingly being released individually over here, as opposed to assorted waves in the US?

Hasbro: Distribution is managed locally, so all we can really say is that it’ll vary from place to place.

We’d like to thank Hasbro for taking the time to answer these questions, and look forward to what they have in store for the future! Be sure to stay tuned for more Power Rangers Lightning Collection news coming out of London this weekend!