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The Tamashii Shanghai event just wrapped this weekend, but not without first giving us a couple of more brand new reveals for Ultraman collectors!

When Ultraman Zero was at the first height of his popularity several years ago, he seemed to receive new forms left and right. During the run of the Ultra Zero Fight TV series, Zero would go on to receive two new forms based on combinations of previous Ultras. Strong Corona, a fusion of Dyna’s Strong form & Cosmos’ Corona form, and Luna Miracle, a union of Cosmos Luna & Dyna Miracle. At the time Ultra-Act figure of these forms were made, and now, we finally have the official reveal of S.H. Figuarts for both Strong Coron & Luna Miracle!

Though Tamashii Nations has not yet announced release information for either of these figure’s, we can assume with Zero’s enduring popularity and the speed with which the Ultra S.H. Figuarts line is growing, that we could receive this information fairly soon. We’ll update you when that information becomes available.

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Over the weekend, Evolution Toy held a product exhibition showcasing many upcoming previously announced figure’s as well as new figure’s debuted at the event. Thankfully for us, AmiAmi’s Hobby New attended the event and has provided images and some information about several upcoming releases. Notably, several new HAF (Hero Action Figure) prototypes were on display.

First up is the titular hero of 1973’2 Inazuman series. Inazuman is one of the classic Ishinomori heroes who’ve yet to have a modern figure produced by Bandai. In their stead, it seems that Evolution has obtained a license to add him to the their HAF line. Inazuman is scheduled for release this year for 8800 yen. Also, the heroic duo from Space Ironmen Kyodyne, the brothers Grounzel & Skyzel, were announced for release this year in August and September respectively. Each retails for 8800 yen. The previously announced HAF Gridman was also on display, but surprisingly Evolution also announced an HAF Gridman Sigma! This will mark the first time that a modern poseable figure of Sigma (outside of the Super Minipla release) will be released. Specific release info was not announced for Sigma.

Rounding things out, the combined hero Triple Fighter was also seen on display again. Set for July release, Triple Fighter retails for, you guessed it, 8800 yen. Given their license to produce Redman figure’s as well, Evolution revealed a Kanegon in colors exclusive to the Redman comic from  Matt Frank. No price or specific release month have been announced as of now. This figure will be the inaugural release in a new linen from Evolution, KAF (Kaiju Action Figure.) A reissue of HAF Redman was also confirmed for 2019.

So that’s quite a lot on the way from Evolution. Given their past though, we should expect some degree of delay for those figures without specific release info at this point. As more information becomes available for any of these figure’s we’ll be sure to update you.

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“Reddo Fight!”

A while back we reviewed the very first figure in Evolution Toy’s Hero Action Figure (HAF) line. HAF Redman was unfortunately a mixed bag of QC issues. In the time since that figure’s release, the first and now second volume’s of the amazing REDMAN comic from Phase 6 and Night Shining. Series writer & artist Matthew Frank has crafted and truly compelling reinvention of the Redman story and breathed new life into an otherwise obscure cult character. Thanks to Matt we also got our hands on the subject of today’s gallery.

Today we’re looking at the incredibly limited Tokyo Comic Con exclusive REDMAN Volume 2 Dark Channel Edition! Not only does this version of volume 2 feature an exclusive limited cover differing from the retail version, but the Dark Channel also came packed with the the even more limited (just 300 pieces!) HAF Redman Dark Version! Thankfully, Matt was kind enough to pick up a Dark Channel Edition for us while he was set up at the Tokyo con, and was also generous enough to sign inside my personal copy of Japanese volume 2. Redman Dark himself is a familiar figure if you’ve handled the original, but there’s something to be said for a sleek black color scheme and some truly incredible glow-in-the-dark eyes.

Check out our full 40 image gallery and review after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in a couple days with a gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W Heat/Metal! 

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The next saga in the Power Rangers comic series by Boom! Studios was announced at today’s ToyFair reveal panel!

Upon issue #40 of the current Mighty Morphin Power Rangers run, we will begin a new story with the White Ranger making his first appearance as the leader of the Boom! Power Rangers. This arc, known as NECESSARY EVIL deals with the fallout of the Shattered Grid events.

The creative team on the Necessary Evil story will consist of writer Ryan Parrot and artist Daniele DiNiculo– both veterans of Boom! Power Rangers comics.

Necessary Evil will officially begin in June 2019! Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Boom! Comics detals.

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The booth at Hasbro‘s Power Rangers presentation was gorgeous. Included was the original Megazord suit filmed during Zyuranger. No – we don’t know if this is the one that was used in the Gokaiger movie, was stored at the Toei Museum, or what – only that it was shipped in from Japan.

Enjoy that and the fan-favorite helmet display for each year of Power Rangers.

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The kids are in for a treat! At this year’s Toy Fair 2019 we took a lot of pictures of some of the upcoming Playskool offerings for the Power Rangers brand!

– Mighty Morphin mini-figures
– Power Rangers Zeo mini-figures
– Dino Thunder mini-figures
– Wild Force mini-figures
– Wild Force Megazord playset
– Red Dragon Thunderzord playset
– Ptera Charge Megazord playset
– Various smaller Zord vehicles

Check out all the pictures by clicking the title of the story.

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On display at Toy Fair 2019 at the Hasbro presentation of Power Rangers Beast Morphers was the upcoming Beast-X Morpher. Included is a demonstration from our friends at Ranger Command Power Hour who are in attendance.

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Check out our high resolution pictures from Toy Fair 2019‘s Hasbro presentation of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection. Pictured are:

– Mighty Morphin White Ranger (wave 1)
– Dino Charge Red Ranger (wave 1)
– Lord Zedd (wave 1)
– SPD Shadow Ranger (wave 1)
– Goldar (GameStop exclusive, wave 2)
– Beast Morphers Red Ranger (wave 2)

Each Ranger will come with a civilian head, special effects piece, weapons and accessories, and swappable hands.

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Check out our high resolution pictures of the Power Rangers Beast Morphers display at this year’s Toy Fair 2019. Figures displayed include:

– Red Ranger
– Blue Ranger
– Yellow Ranger
– Evox
– Tronic
– Blaze
– Roxy
– Beast-X Megazord
– Beast-X Ultrazord
– Red Racer Zord

This post will be updated as more information comes along.