Bandai’s next installment of the fantastic little 66action Kamen Rider figures have been revealed today.
Kamen Rider Blade
Kamen Rider Agito
And finally, Kamen Rider #3 from the recent Super Hero Taisen GP movie.
At the moment, there’s no word on when this set will be released or for how much.
Though we’ve seen official images and display pieces of the final production S.H. Figuarts Tridoron, Bandai has just treated us with a special look at this upcoming vehicle with a look at the earlier stage of the production process.
These S.H. Figuarts Tridoron images give us an idea of what an unpainted sample/prototype looks like mid production. It’s an interesting set of photos for sure. What’s more interesting perhaps is that these photos reveal is an accessory previously only listed on Tridoron’s order page as “replacement body parts”. In actuality it’s a new flat tire mid-section replacement for Drive’s back, one that allows him to sit back flat against the seat of Tridoron!
This is definitely one heck of an interesting look at one of the more hotly anticipated Figuarts releases for 2015.
4/23 Update – New clear image of this figure showing a close up of the details!
In a turn of events that has surprised many, we’ve officially learned which rider will be Bandai’s next entry in the high end Shinkochu Seiho subline of S.H. Figuatrts. Following on from Kabuto, Hibiki, Kuuga, & Agito is none other than the destroyer of worlds, Kamen Rider Decade!
At this time we’ve yet to receive confirmation on release date and pricing but the prototype image shown gives us our first look at this new version of Kamen Rider Decade. Already a vast improvement on the original S.H. Figuarts Decade release, we can’t wait to find out what accessories this second attempt at the figure comes with!
Tamashii’s main page has updated with a few images of September 2015 releases.
The most interesting item listed is SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Kivala! Kivala is a Rider with only ONE on-screen appearance, occurring in Kamen Rider Movie War 2010.
At the time of writing, Kivala appears to be a mass-release figure. Price details are not yet confirmed. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!
Toei has opened an official page for this years’ Super Hero Time summer movie double-bill, featuring Kamen Rider Drive and Shuriken Sentai Ninninger!
At the time of writing, very few details are known about these new films. A brief teaser has been uploaded online, which gives us a release date of August 8 2015.
Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all movie news!
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With pre orders closing next month for the ACPB08 Proto-Sukia Arms and Baron Taboo Arms set, Premium Bandai released a new briefly demonstrating the transformation for both figures:
Pre Orders for the set will be closing on May 17th 2015 with a shipping date sometime in July, the set retails for 7,560 yen.
This one is for the ultimate collectors, those with deep pockets, or those who fancy solid gold objects of their favorite toku heroes.
The precious metals dealer in Japan, Tokuriki Honten, is set to unveil and begin taking purchases of their upcoming solid gold statues of the original Kamen Rider at the upcoming Spring Gem Association meeting held April 24th and 25th. Available in two sizes, 3.94 inches or 7.87 inches, these extremely limited and extremely valuable items will be made to order and could be at your doorstep by the end of the year. The only thing stopping you? The price – look for a whopping $6,460.69 for the small statue, and an overwhelming $46,567.28 for the larger statue.
Anyone want to do a group buy? We can take turns having it in our collections one month at a time. Anyone?
Special thanks to one of our followers on Twitter, @CDawhare, for the heads up – as well as both Crunchyroll and AnimeAnime.jp!
AmiAmi attended the recently held Bandai Collectors show where they had on display many S.H.Figuarts releases from Kamen Rider Drive that will be available in the coming months!
On display we have our first in hand look at:
Though they aren’t quite as clear as the high quality scans we’ve gotten used to, a fresh batch of Detail of Heroes scans have popped up online showcasing the next rider for Drive, Kamen Rider Chaser!
Chaser of course is the former Proto-Drive & Mashin Chaser of the series and with his new status as a rider comes the equipment of one as well. A Mach Driver & Chaser Shift Bike of his own as well as the massive Signal Axe weapon. Look for Kamen Rider Chaser to debut on Kamen Rider Drive in the coming month!
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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