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USA Today had the scoop on this new image in it’s roundup of upcoming events and things to look forward to at San Diego Comic Con 2016. In addition to the image of the 2017 Power Rangers Movie costumes, below is a brief description from their article:

What’s old is new again, and that’s especially true of Power Rangers (March 24), the youth-tinged big-screen update of the popular 1990s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers kids show and movie. For fans of a certain age, Star Trek has a 50th-anniversary panel — with former TV space captains William Shatner and Scott Bakula — followed by an Aliens 30th-anniversary event starring Sigourney Weaver, Bill Paxton and director James Cameron. Comedy Central’s South Park, which starts its 20th season Sept. 14, will feature an interactive exhibit celebrating 20 classic Park moments. Plus, fans also can get a look at reboots of TV favorites, with panels for Fox’s Prison Break and 24: Legacy and CBS’MacGyver.

So what do you think of the Power Rangers 2017 Movie suits? Are they shaping up to be better than you’d imagined? Are you apprehensive about them? Let us know in the comments below! We’re sure to see these suits and even more from the upcoming film this week at SDCC 2016!

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Long hoped for by collectors it seems we may be one step closer to finally having S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider J! J, is currently on display at Chara Expo 2016 in Singapore. An unexpected reveal for sure, we currently don’t have estimates on release date or pricing for J. For all we know he could disappear in to the vault of unreleased prototypes, but let’s hope not.

You may recall Kamen Rider J as the last of the trilogy of 90’s rider movies including Shin & ZO. Created after the official Showa period ended these three riders are still classified with their earlier predecessors rather than the Heisei segment of the franchise. If J is indeed released then that means the Showa era of Kamen Rider will officially be complete in figure form. All 15 main Showa riders will at least adorn your shelves together.

So what do you think about this reveal? Will it finally fill that longstanding hole in your collection? And as is often the question, where is Kiva, the long missing Heisei Rider? Sound off in the comments!

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San Diego Comic Con 2016 is less than two weeks away and the panel information is beginning to be released! We’ve been keeping our eyes out for any Power Rangers panel news (what with the movie cast mentioning they’d be at the show this year) and so far we haven’t been disappointed – there’s two panels on Friday, July 22nd that deal with or probably deal with the Power Rangers!

First off – at 11:30am in room 5AB is the BOOM! Studios Power Rangers panel with host Yoshi Sudarso:

In January, BOOM! Studios launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a new comic series based on Saban Brands’ hit ’90s live-action children’s TV series about a group of ordinary teenagers who “morphed” into superheroes to save the world from evil. Series writer Kyle Higgins, cover artist Goñi Montes, The Ongoing Adventures of Bulk and Skull writer Steve Orlando, editor Dafna Pleban, Saban Brands director of development and production Melissa Flores, and Saban Brands director of global consumer products Jason Bischoff talk about the series, the spinoff Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink, and the everlasting popularity of these “teenagers with attitude.” Moderated by stunt performer and actor, long-time Power Rangers superfan, and Blue Ranger on the current season of Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, Yoshi Sudarso. Plus everyone in attendance will receive a free Power Rangers item!

That’s right – the Dino Charge Blue Ranger is hosting! One can only imagine how much fun that panel is going to be. We will do our best to be there to cover it!

And later on that same day at 8:00pm in room 29AB is the Shout! Factory and Scream Factory panel:

Brian Ward (DVD producer) and Jeff Nelson (senior marketing director) make exclusive announcements, deliver sneak peeks of video from upcoming releases, and more.

Brian Ward likes to drop news on Power Rangers DVD releases in these panels. Will we get an announcement of Power Rangers Dino Thunder season set, or possibly something else related to Super Sentai? Stay tuned to TokuNation.com for your complete SDCC 2016 coverage!!

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Coming as a bit of a surprise for this upcoming San Diego Comic Con is an exclusive Legacy Communicator from Toys’R’Us being offered through their partners at Entertainment Earth.

Limited to only 500 pieces, this exclusive comes in a special box with a special piece to display your Legacy Communicator. Afterwards, the Legacy Communicator should be available in Toys’R’Us stores (however the only way to get this version is to head to SDCC 2016).

Will you be picking one up? Sound off in our discussion thread! Thanks to Action Figure Insider for the heads up!

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It’s been a crazy week as our team prepares for San Diego Comic Con coverage. And in case you missed it over the Holiday weekend last weekend (July 4th), the Official Power Morphicon convention updated with some new guest announcements! Check out the list of guests below:

  • Rajia Baroudi (Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, White Ranger)
  • Robert Axelrod (voice of Lord Zedd)
  • Kerrigan Mahan (voice of Goldar, voice of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy‘s Magna Defender)
  • Sabrina Lu (villain Scorpina, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Nakia Burrise (Power Rangers Zeo Yellow Ranger, Power Rangers Turbo Yellow Ranger)
  • Keith Robinson (Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Green Ranger)

The Official Power Morphicon convention takes place August 12th through the 14th in Pasadena, California. Registration is still open but closes in a week! Click here and register now! We will see you at the show!

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The stylish covers that began it all a year ago when BOOM! Studios first acquired the license for Power Rangers comics will come to an end at this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2016. Finishing off the very impressive cover art of the Rangers holding their helmets will be an Armored Black Ranger. This is, ironically, the second time the Armored Black Ranger has been a SDCC exclusive (circa 2014).

A second cover is exclusive to the show as well – which combines with three other covers to become one large splash page of artwork. If you’re going to be at SDCC 2016 this year, swing by BOOM! Studios booth 2229 and grab yourself one of the exclusive covers!

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With San Diego Comic Con 2016 just around the corner (July 21-24) Bandai America has taken today to reveal their complete lineup of exclusives for the show! Power Rangers collectors whould be particualrly interested this year thank to 3 incredible releases!

-Tokyo Vinyl MMPR Original Movie Red Ranger (limited quantities) $25

-Legacy Collection Translucent Mighty Morphin Red Ranger (limited to 1000) $40

-Limited Edition Black/Gold Legacy Blade Blaster (limited to 800) $150

All Bandai America SDCC exclusives will be made available at booth #3535 in limited quantities while supplies last. Bandai has also dropped word that Power Rangers 2017 Movie product will be on display at their booth when the show opens!

Stay tuned for our upcoming SDCC coverage next month!

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It’s time for another Official Power Morphicon update! Rounding up the second update for the month of June are some more fan favorites including a certain composer we all know and love. Check out the list of guests below!

  • Phillip Jeanmarie (Power Rangers Wild Force Blue Ranger)
  • Najee DeTiege (Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai Blue Ranger)
  • John Mark Loudermilk (Power Rangers Megaforce/Super Megaforce Blue Ranger)
  • Elisabeth Fies (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers villains Octophantom and Stag Beetle)
  • Ron Wasserman (Composer, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers S.P.D.)
  • Tsuyoshi Nonaka (PLEX International, toymaker, creator of “Soul of Chogokin” toyline)

The Official Power Morphicon takes place this August 12th through the 14th.  If you haven’t registered yet you should do so – full weekend registration passes will no longer be available to purchase after July 15th!  Click here to register!  We’ll see you at the show!

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There was a Power Morphicon guest update on Monday adding six more guests to the already action-packed line up. Check out the guests below!

  • Barbara Goodson (voice of “Rita Repulsa“)
  • Paul Schrier (“Bulk“, MMPR – Lost Galaxy, Wild Force, Samurai/Super Samurai)
  • Jason Narvy (“Skull“, MMPR – Lost Galaxy, Wild Force, Super Samurai)
  • Blake Foster (“Justin”, Power Rangers Turbo Blue Ranger)
  • Cameron Jebo (“Orion”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce)
  • Mark Musashi (renowned stuntman, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight)

The Official Power Morphicon happens between August 12th through the 14th in Pasadena, California.  Your chance to pre-register ends in July – so what are you waiting for?  Click here and begin your registration process!  We’ll see you at the show!

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In case you missed the earlier announcement, another round of guest updates has occurred for the upcoming Official Power Morphicon convention – including one guest making his first true convention appearance! That’s right – for the first time ever, Justin Nimmo, who played Zhane the Silver Ranger in Power Rangers In Space, will be attending Power Morphicon! Check out the guest updates below!

  • Justin Nimmo (“Zhane”, Power Rangers In Space Silver Ranger)
  • Cerina Vincent (“Maya”, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Yellow Ranger)
  • Reggie Rolle (“Damon”, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Green Ranger)
  • Amy Rolle (“Trakeena”, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy villain Trakeena)
  • Eddie Frierson (voice of Frax in Power Rangers Time Force)
  • Latham Gaines (“Anton Mercer/Mesogog” in Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
  • Andrew Gray (“Troy”, Power Rangers Megaforce/Super Megaforce Red Ranger)

The Official Power Morphicon takes place August 12th through the 14th in Pasadena, California.  Click here to begin your registration process.  We’ll see you at the show!