It’s go time! Premium Bandai’s 2020 Exclusives are live for pre-order now. The would be SDCC kick off next week has shifted online. Among the Tamashii Nations exclusives which are heavily DragonBall related, S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla is getting an Event Exclusive Color edition. The folks at Bandai were kind enough to send along an early copy, so we’ve run it for some base shots to show what it can do in hand.
Read on to check out our shots, and make sure to hit Premium Bandai to grab your copy!
“Back to action!”
It’s so fitting that in the first full year with the brand under new ownership, and with the recent announcement of this particular actor’s return, that Hasbro’s first convention exclusive would be centered around the ranger who began it all. Austin St. John is fondly remembered by fans old and young as Jason Lee Scott, both the original Red Ranger as well as the Zeo Gold Ranger. And this exclusive Lightning Collection two-pack celebrates both ahead of the character’s upcoming return for Power Rangers Beast Morphers in 2020!
Both of these figures are new mold entries for Lightning Collection. While similar in design and articulation layout to previous figures in the line, each brings something new to the table. The Dragon Shield Red Ranger is a wonderful figure that is absolutely armed to the teeth with Blade Blasters, the Dragon Dagger, and even a complete (and functional!) Power Blaster! Toss in a civilian head for display and this is a near perfect figure for MMPR fans. The Zeo Gold Ranger is likewise the kind of do-over many collector’s have hoped for since Bandai America’s cheese colored attempt at the character last year. With two versions of the Golden Power Staff, an energy effect to compliment them, and another unique civilian Jason head, you have all the display options you could possibly need with this one too!
This two-pack cements Hasbro’s Lightning Collection as absolutely the best collector oriented line the franchise has ever gotten. We’ve packed 120 images into this gallery and we had a ton of fun doing it. Check out the full gallery and read through our complete review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And don’t forget! If you haven’t been able to purchase this set yet, it will be going up for sale on Hasbro Pulse later this month. So be sure to keep an eye out for it.
“I am the emissary of Hell!
And I shall fight this great evil for the fate of all spiders!”
400 years ago, Professor Monster came to invade Earth with his Iron Cross Army. Active once again in 1978, his legions would cross paths with the young motocross racer Takuya Yamashiro. With a fate greater than he knew, Takuya was both destined to lose his father to Iron Cross, and encounter the strange race of the Planet Spider. Now infused with the Spider Extract, and given command of the mighty Spider-Machine GP-7 and Marveller, Takuya has become the Spider-Man! This Emissary of Hell will fight to defend the Earth for as long as it takes to stop Professor Monster and his hordes!
The classic 1978 Toei produced Spider-Man series has become a cult classic in the US, particularly after the character’s involvement in Marvel Comics Spider-Verse event series (which the above quote comes from). Mattel has been the first toy company to capitalize on the series US popularity with merchandise though, giving us the SDCC exclusive Hot Wheels Spider Machine GP-7! A welcome addition for any 1/64 Hot Wheels collector, and a wonderful one for any fan of Spider-Man, the Spider Machine is exactly what you’ve been looking for.
We’ve got a full 50 image gallery of the Spider Machine GP-7 after the jump as well as a full review. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see it all. Next time, we dive into another SDCC Exclusive from Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection line!
Last night, we were treated to the reveals of the entire second wave of Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures from Hasbro. It’s become tradition with new products revealed by Hasbro at SDCC, that the following day they are often put on display in their booth. Thankfully that means that Lightning Collection Wave 2 is now on display! After the press photos released last night, we now have some really stellar hi-res images of the physical toys themselves.
This is our first real look at Lightning Collection figures for the Beast Morphers Red & Gold Rangers, Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger, and the Lost Galaxy Magna Defender. On top of wave 2 we also have a fantastic look at the upcoming Lightning Collection White Ranger 1:1 Helmet replica! Wave 2 and the White Ranger helmet are all currently up for pre-order with our site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store!
Do you plan to add theve lovely new figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
Hasbro has released a full trailer for the second season of Power Rangers Beast Morphers!
This trailer highlights a number of new items coming to the series, including:
*A special power-up form for Beast Morphers Red, titled Red Fury Mode.
*A new Ranger configuration called Beast X Mode (which fans of Super Sentai will recognize as Powered Custom.)
*A new Zord- the Beast-X King Zord.
And we have confirmation of a team-up! The Beast Morphers will meat up with a team of Dino Rangers- containing members of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino Thunder & Power Rangers Dino Charge teams!
Last but CERTAINLY not least, one veteran Ranger has been confirmed for this teamup- the ORIGINAL Mighty Morphin Red Ranger, Austin St. John makes his triumphant return to Power Rangers!
Beast Morphers is currently expected to return in Fall 2019 with further adventures airing in Spring 2020. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this remarkable series!
Hasbro has released the first official images from the second wave of their new action figure series, the Power Rangers Lightning Collection!
The second wave of this series will consist of:
*Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger
*Lost Galaxy Magna Defender
*Beast Morphers Gold Ranger
And rounding out the lineup is the Beast Morphers Red Ranger currently on display at Hasbro’s San Diego Comic-Con booth. Each figure comes with a variety of accessories- including alternate unmorphed heads for Red, Pink and Gold.
All Wave 2 Lightning Collection figures are currently scheduled for release in Fall 2019! Pre-orders will be opening on Hasbro Pulse later this evening.
Be sure to join our Ongoing Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears on this remarkable new lineup!
On top of the incredible Green Ranger & Putty two-pack on display at Hasbro’s annual SDCC Breakfast, they also had a number of other Lightning Collection figures on display. While the rest of the display mostly consists of things already at market, it gives those of us not at the con a great look at the SDCC Exclusive two-pack of the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger & Zeo Gold Ranger. We also get a really fantastic look at the upcoming Lightning Collection Beast Morphers Red Ranger. Everything else is from Wave 1, but with SDCC heading into it’s first full day, we can bet that Lightning Collection Wave 2 reveals are coming very very soon!
Do you plan to add this lovely pair of figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
Earlier today at the annual Hasbro SDCC Breakfast, a brand new two-pack of Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures was revealed. Our news team sent along some rough pics of the new set, featuring the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger (in Fighting Spirit Colors!) and Rita Repulsa’s ever loyal troop builder the Putty. Now our crew has sent along some incredibly nice hi-res photos of this set from the Breakfast event for your viewing pleasure. Check them all out attached to this post! The Green Ranger (with silver stripe) includes his Dragon Dagger, Sword of Darkness, a Tommy Oliver civillian head, and green energy effects. Meanwhile the Putty includes alternate weapon hands as well as an attack effect part. This set will retail for $39.99 and be available to pre-order through a number of online retailers including Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, Big Bad Toy Store, and Entertainment earth.
Do you plan to add this lovely pair of figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
Last night’s SDCC preview didn’t give us much in the way of new product to salivate over, but that’s changed today. The first new product’s from Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection are on display!
At the annual Hasbro Breakfast just now we got our first look at a brand new two-pack featuring the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger in his slightly altered “Fighting Spirit” costume, silver stripe and all! And his opponent is none other than the classic Season 1 Mighty Morphin Putty! Green Ranger of course features the signature silver Stripe the costume gained from the Fighting Spirit episode of Power Rangers Dino Thunder. He includes the Dragon Dagger, Sword of Darkness, a Tommy Oliver head, and green energy effects. Meanwhile his opponent the Putty, includes some alternate weapon arms and and attack effect part! This set will retail for $39.99 and be available to pre-order through a number of online retailers including Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, Big Bad Toy Store, and Entertainment earth.
Do you plan to add even more figures to your expanding displays from the Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
San Diego Comic Con is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary with the 2019 show and it simply could not be bigger or better than it is this year. Fans & collectors have waited with baited breath to find out exactly what Hasbro has in store for the Power Rangers brand going into the end of their first year with the license. For now we don’t have anything new to see on this front, but check out all the current releases on display from Hasbro for their Lightning Collection figures!
All of the previously released Wave 1 is present as well as the released at the con Zeo Gold/MMPR Red 2-pack. Shrouded in secrecy however are several covered cases which should provide our first looks at wave 2! Hasbro is surely waiting to reveal these after the Power Rangers panel tomorrow but fear not, we’ll be there to cover all of it!
Do you plan to add even more figures to your expanding displays from the Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.com for extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.