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The long wait is over! With SDCC News and updates out of the way it’s time for TokuNation to return to it’s regularly scheduled programming of new toy galleries! First up on the chopping block our long overdue look at the villain of the classic tokusatsu series Kikaider 01. The evil mastermind behind SHADOW, it’s S.H. Figuarts Gill Hakaider! Gill Hakaider is of course the second character to bear the Hakaider name. A new version of the cyborg created using the evil Professor Gill’s own brain, this creature would be the arch nemesis of Kikaider’s older brother Kikaider 01!

In figure form Gill Hakaider is very similar to the previously released Hakaider with a few key differences. Primarily newly painted face details as well as the Hakaider emblem emblazoned on his chest. Though the biggest differences would the inclusion of Gill’s mechanical mind controlling flute staff as well as his cape! Though the cape is more generally associated with his anime counterpart, it’s an incredibly cool bonus to get here.

While we’ve attached a selection of images to this post, check out over 50 images of S.H. Figuarts Gill Hakaider included several with his namesake Hakaider as well as the Kikaider brothers after the jump. We’ll revisit the Kikaider world again in the coming months with a gallery of Kikaider 01’s Double Machine!

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Change! Kikaider 01!

We’re back, with yet another figure from a toku classic! We’ve slowly been working our way through S.H. Figuarts released from the Kikaider franchise, and today we’re taking a look at yet another. Kikaider 01’s titular hero, S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01!

Kikaider 01, Ichiro, is the older brother of the original Kikaider Jiro. Dr. Komyoji’s original prototype, 01 is a bit more emotional as his conscience circuit was actually completed. He’s also unique in that he was solar powered. The figuart sets itself apart from the first Kikaider by actually being a well made toy. Seriously, Kikaider 01 is a vast improvement over Kikaider with some solid articulation & much better QC. Overall it’s just a much better release and shows that Bandai finally found their footing with this subline.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but check out a full 40 image gallery as well as a complete review after the jump! And check in with us next time as we take a look at another classic from the Kikaider franchise with Kikaider 01’s nemesis, S.H. Figuarts Gill Hakaider!

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“I will take your life.”

The evil Hakaider is one of the most memorable villains in tokusatsu history. A villainous foil in one form or another to every version of Kikaider ever, Hakaider simply wouldn’t be complete with out an awesome ride at his disposal. So today we’re taking a look back at a recent Tamashii Web Exclusive release with the S.H. Figuarts White Crow!

As Hakaider’s personal machine, White Crow is emblazoned with his emblem. However the rest of the bike is very much like the vehicle it’s based on, a 1972 Kawasaki H1 Mach III. But that doesn’t diminish just how gorgeous it looks in silver paint, or how awesome Hakaider looks while riding. As with the previous Kikaider vehicle release in this line, Side Machine, the White Crow include licensed decals, in this case a set of fully licensed Kawsaki labels!

Check out a full gallery & review of S.H. Figuarts White Crow after the jump. And check back in for our next exciting kikaider themed gallery with S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01!

 

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Change! Switch On!

The Super Imaginative Chogokin line returns to it’s roots with a brand new edition of the classic Shotaro Ishinomori hero, Kikaider! Before the line started tackling Kamen Rider, it was to the cast of the Android Kikaider franchise and now the hero is getting a modern update over 15 years later.

Kikaider comes packaged with a selection of alternate hands and a pair of “Denji End” finishing move effect parts. A Tamashii web exclusive release due in October, Kikaider will cost 7344 yen.

Click on to see more images of this fantastic looking figure!

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It’s time for a brand new episode of our very own Talkin Toku podcast! Featuring your hosts Kickback/Chris, Den-O/Jordan, and Sentai Tamashii/Tom – the guys behind TokuNation.com! A lot has happened since the last episode and there’s a lot to catch up on – Power Rangers Movie (2017), Kamen Rider Drive, Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, and Power Rangers Dino Charge discussion ensues, as does discussion on toys!

Won’t you take a listen and join in the discussion? Check out the live-listen below, as well as the download link and how you can keep up to date with the podcast and all of the hosts!

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(63.4MB in size, .MP3 format, 01:09:18 in length)

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Follow the show @TalkinToku on Twitter, and the hosts: Kickback at @rankal on Twitter, Den-O at @DenO_Tokunation on Twitter, and Sentai Tamashii at @SoulInkChu on Twitter! There’s also a Talkin Toku Facebook page! Give us a ”Like” at Facebook.com/TalkinToku

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Revealed and already available for order via the Tamashii Web Shop is yet another entry into Bandai’s recent Kikaider subline of S.H. Figuarts!

The personal ride of Kikaider 01, the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine is a successor to the original Kikaiders Side Machine. A rather fantastic design, though most definitely one straight out of the 70’s, the Double Machine will fit right in with your growing Kikaider collection. It’ll most certainly fit in with mine! It looks like the only included accessories this go around will be a repeat of the last 2 Kikaider themed vehicles, spare handle bars and a set of optional licensed decals!

S.H. Figuarts Double Machine will be released in September for 7560 yen via the Tamashii Web Shop. Get with your web exclusive middleman to secure a pre-order today!

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The hosts of Talkin Toku decided to take part in the celebration of tacos in the annual TacoNation day by releasing a brand new episode of the official TokuNation.com podcast – Talkin Toku!

Join in the conversation of all the great taco debates – sour cream or no? Do you get guacamole on your tacos? What type of sauce do you get and which one is better? And finally, the greatest debate of them all … which you’ll have to listen to in order to hear it!

Sit back, relax, have a laugh or two at the expense of tacos as we attempt to talk toku but end up talking tacos!

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(45.30MB in size, .MP3 format, 49:30 in length)

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Be sure to follow all of the Talkin Toku social media outlets so you can keep up with the hosts and our upcoming contests and give-aways!
Follow the show @TalkinToku on Twitter, and the hosts: Kickback at @rankal on Twitter, Den-O at @DenO_Tokunation on Twitter, and Sentai Tamashii at @SoulInkChu on Twitter! There’s also a Talkin Toku Facebook page! Give us a ”Like” at Facebook.com/TalkinToku

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Good news for fans wanting more Kaiju & Jaeger action!

A new comic book miniseries based on the 2013 fan-favorite film Pacific Rim has been announced!

Titled Tales From The Drift– this new series will be spread over four issues and explore new adventures in the Pacific Rim Universe. The story was developed by Pacific Rim’s screenwriter, Travis Beacham and will be adapted to comic book format by writer Joshua Fialkov and artist Marcos Marz.

Tales From The Drift will arrive in stores starting in November 2015!