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And here we are folks, the first look at 17th Heisei rider, Kamen Rider Ghost! After months of speculation and false information we have our very first look at the character thanks to a toy catalog scan!

Kamen Rider Ghost uses the Ghost Driver to transform. When inserting a Ghost Eyecon into the driver the spirit of a ghost is absorbed and projected onto the users body in the form of a hood/jacket. This construct with a face mask covers the suit from behind to create the primary look of the rider. An orange and black with a horn, a hero fit to premiere around October. Though if translations are correct not only will Ghost appear first in Kamen Drive: Surprise Future, but his show will premiere in late september!

These images also give us our first look at the Ghost Driver and Eyecons themselves. The Ghost Driver features a lever on the right side that needs to be pulled back to accept an Eyecon then pushed back into to activate the gimmick. And the Gangan Saber is Ghost’s primary weapon.

So what do you think of the reveal of the 17th Heisei Kamen Rider? Let us know what you think of Kamen Rider Ghost in the comments!

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As is the tradition with Premium Bandai Gaim releases, a special video promotion was just released online. And as is tradition, actors Yuki Kubota(Takatora) and Tsunenori Aoki(Ryoma) returns in character to promote this item, the video also reveals for the first time Lemon Arm’s unique transformation tune.

Like the Baron/Zangetsu V Cinema set, the Lemon Lock Seed and Faceplate will be bundled together with the Movie’s DVD Release for 7560 yen. 

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Bandai Premium has opened two pages for special new LockSeeds- made in honor of the upcoming second Kamen Rider Gaim: Gaiden video special!

The first set will feature DX LockSeed #99– the Lemon LockSeed! This new addition is used by Kamen Rider Duke in his Armored Rider form, and includes a special faceplate for the Sengoku Driver based on Duke’s new design. This set is bundled with the Gaiden DVD release and will cost 7560 Yen.

The second set contains Energy Lock Seed #06– the Chestnut Energy LockSeed! This updated Energy Lock will be used by Kamen Rider Knuckle and comes with a Genesis Core attachment that will allow the Energy Seed to be used with the Sengoku Driver. This set is priced at a mere 2700 Yen.

Both sets are scheduled for release alongside Gaim Gaiden 2 in November 2015!

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Not to be outdone by the treasure trove of San Diego Comic Con 2015 coverage, a pair of new reveals has just come our way courtesy of the @gaim_gaiden twitter account!

From the upcoming 2nd Gaim Gaiden V-Cinema we have 2 new rider forms! The first is a new form for Team Baron’s Kamen Rider Knuckle. Through the use of the Marron Energy Lockseed Zach can access Knuckle Jinba Marron (Chestnut) Arms! This powerful new form is of course similar to Gaim’s Jinba Lemon and replaces Knuckle Kurumi Bombers with the appropriately size and nasty looking Marron Bombers!

And everyone’s  favorite evil professor has also returned with a bit of a downgrade. Flashing back to his development of the Kamen Rider Drivers we’ll see Ryoma don his very own Sengoku Driver with a standard Lemon Lockseed to become Kamen Rider Duke Lemon Arms! Taking on even more of a knight motiff than his Energy Rider form, Duke Lemon Arms sports new symmetrical armor as well as a rapier-like weapon.

Gaim Gaiden Kamen Rider Duke/Kamen Rider Knuckle will be released on DVD & Blu-Ray this November!

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Our very own Kickback is back! This time he interviewed Adam Newman from Tamashii Nations, who was at the Bluefin booth.  From the interview, Adam talked about the state of the market when it comes to Figuarts, from Sentai/Power Ranger to Kamen Riders, and Anime in general.

Tamashii Nations USA is taking a break from anything Power Rangers related for SDCC, in fact, while MMPR related product sold very well (Figuarts White Ranger was their best ever), Figuarts that aren’t MMPR didn’t do so well.  For example, the Figuarts Zero MMPR Red Ranger is being shelved because Tamashii Nations is less than satisfied with how the Figuarts Zero MMPR Green Ranger performed.

The overall state of Figuarts is doing very well however, in fact, the Figuarts market; when it comes to Kamen Rider and Anime properties, are growing so fast that Tamashii Nations had to restrategize so they can keep up with the demands.  Kamen Rider is doing so well that any past or new Kamen Rider characters has a chance to be made.  As for Sentai, if Ninninger can gain enough popularity, it’s entirely possible for Tamashii Nations to consider making the Figuarts as well.

When it comes to Power Ranger news, Tamashii Nations said that repackaging Kyoryuger Figuarts into Dino Charge is entirely possible, something for them to consider.  Tamashii also has interests to partner up with Saban Brands and Bandai of America to do something MMPR Movie related, but it would have to depend on how the movie progresses.

Now for a bit of good news: While Kamen Rider Gaim Figuarts aren’t currently being displayed at SDCC 2015, it is still being distributed by BlueFin, so look forward to that at your favorite retail outlet.  Also a nice tidbit for Dragon Ball fans out there, apparently the new reissue of Dragon Ball Figuarts will come with updated parts, such as hands and possibly faces, be sure to collect them all

Stay tuned as TokuNation brings you more update, pictures, and interviews from SDCC 2015,

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Release details were just revealed for this figure a few days ago and now Bandai of Japan has just released official images of S.H. Figuarts Rideron! Fans of Saban’s Masked Rider will undoubtedly recognize this vehicle as Magno, Dex’s trusty vehicle & ally.

Rideron, like the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Tridoron, is another large scale vehicle release from Bandai. However unlike Tridoron, Rideron is indeed a retail release! Priced at 19,440 yen this massive machine will set you back but it also completes a Black/Black RX Figuarts collection for many collectors as the final vehicle in that subline. S.H. Figuarts Rideron will be released this November.

 

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As with Ninninger earlier this morning Kamen Rider Drive July magazine scans have been posted for both the TV Series as well as the Surprise Future summer film! These scans feature plenty of new and interesting surprises as well!

Kamen Rider Drive Type Special – the reverse of Kamen Rider Dark Drive and the other half of the Next/Special Shift Car. This form will also be exclusive to SUrprise Future like Drive Super Dead Heat.

Proto-Tridoron – Not to be outdone by the NEX Tridoron featured in the film the original Tridoron from the future also makes an appearance. Specifically a Proto-Drive themed version of it!

Rodimude 108 – Despite the apparent fact that only 107 of these creatures are supposed to exist in the world of Drive #108 arrives from the future.

Heart Ultimate Evolution – Heart’s current goal in recent episodes is to use the emotions evoked by Shinnosuke to achieve this form. And it looks like this July he’ll achieve it!

These are some interesting developments indeed! Stay tuned to Drive this summer to see how things play out!

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After a long wait magazine scans from Figure Oh have finally confirmed release details for S.H. Figuarts Rideron!

The first non-bike vehicle used by a rider, Rideron dates back to 1988’s Kamen Rider Black RX. We didn’t see another true car for a rider until the current Kamen Rider Drive began. And it’s the release of S.H. Figuarts Tridoron for Drive that’s finally made Rideron’s release possible!

And what’s the even better news you might ask? Rideron will be a retail release! Shockingly it is NOT a web exclusive! However as with Tridoron, S.H. Figuarts Rideron will be rather pricey at 19440 yen, and is scheduled for November release.

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Recently revealed at the Tamashii Nations Summer Collection event, and now up and open for order is S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Formula!

Type Formula, Drive’s penultimate form, splits people pretty evenly. You either love it or hate. This figure looks to be doing much of the same. While it undoubtedly captures the look of Type Formula and even includes the signature Trailer Cannon weapon, you may be put off by the fact that ALL of the Shift Car “sponsor labels” must be manually applied. No paint applications just an included decal sheet.

Regardless of this odd choice S.H. Figuarts Drive Type Formula looks to be another solid release. It retails for 5940 yen and will be released in November!