~Kurumi (Walnut) Arms! Mister Knuckleman!~
We’ve got video of the Arms Change representation of Kamen Rider Knuckle! With this video, it means he should be releasing this weekend. For those who managed to get preorders, keep your eyes on your mailboxes!
The boys of Talkin Toku have determined that (for now) it’s time to put to rest the joy that was Kamen Rider Gaim with Episode 018 – Gaim Finale Part 2!
We are joined by two of our past and fan-favorite guest hosts, trekkieb47 from the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast as well as YouTube Toy Reviewer baltmatrix as we discuss even more things about Kamen Rider Gaim that we loved, hated, and just downright adored.
Favorite Riders? Villain? Arms Change? Check! What about the music – how was it? And where does this compare on our lists of favorite Kamen Rider series ever? Can Kamen Rider Drive compare to Kamen Rider Gaim and is it even fair to make that comparison? All that and so much more in this fun episode!
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Let’s Watch Wednesdays approaches the end of everything with Kamen Rider Den-O!
The key to the past, present, & 2 futures lies with Airi Nogami, or more accurately, her unborn child! The child of Airi & Yuuto is the key to the Junction in time. Forgotten by time itself this child is too protected for even Kai to reach. Instead he’ll rampage an army of Imagin through time, even hijacking Den-Liner! One by one the Den-Liner crew will make their last stand as the battle for everything that will ever be comes to it’s conclusion! Tune in next week for the finale of the Kamen Rider Den-O TV Series!
Den-O Trivia #17
On the topic of actors again this week, let’s talk about our main hero Den-O/Ryutaro Nogami. The young Takeru Satoh made his debut in toku as the titular rider and played Den-O over the course of the entire 49 episode series as well as the first 3 movies. And although many tokusatsu alums tend to stick to their genre or return to it later, Satoh has done neither.
To this day Kamen Rider Den-O is Takeru Satoh’s only tokusatsu credit. After leaving the franchise in 2008 and having a string of jobs in the interim Satoh made an explosive debut again as another hero, this time ripped from the pages of manga. In 2012 he emerged as the titular hero in the first film of the Ruroni Kenshin live action trilogy! Satoh reprised this role for both sequels as well; The Great Kyoto Fire, & The End of A Legend.
Kamen Rider Drive’s first episode has finally aired and the first waves of the toy line have made their way into sp,e collector’s hands. Specifically mine! so today we’re taking a look at the very first figure in Drive’s Tire Koukan gimmick line! TK-01 Kamen Rider Drive (Type Speed) is the first in what appears to be a pretty long line of new gimmick figures. Having already revealed up to 8 regular releases and at least one SP release, Tire Koukan should have the same kind of awesome staying power that Arms Change did.
Following up from last years fantastically well received Arms Change line, Tire Koukan has a similar gimmick, literally swapping various themed tires onto Drive and other compatible figures by splitting the figure diagonally in half! This unique gimmick carries itself well to toy form and much like AC’s this new line of TK figures does not disappoint. Drive includes his standard Speed Tire & the Max Flare Tire for additional play. Though this figure is lite on the accessories it’s got plenty of playability and will be right at home with the rest of your riders!
Click “discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post to check out our full review of this figure as well as over 70 images! I’ve been personally sold on Kamen Rider Drive the show, and now the toy line. So expect more Drive galleries in the near future! Start your engine!
A new round of toy scans has surfaced online. This gives us our first look at the secondary rider for the newly-begun series. A new warrior known as Kamen Rider Mach will be joining the Drive team!
Kamen Rider Mach uses another set of miniature vehicles tentatively known as Signal Bikes for his powers, with changes in Machs’ combat style represented by a road sign on the new Rider’s chest. Mach’s powers come from the Mach Driver a device that scans the Signal Bikes.
Kamen Rider Mach reverts to the traditional Rider transportation methods; his main vehicle is a white motorcycle known as the Rider Macher. Interestingly, the scans demonstrate a combination feature between the Ride Macher & enemy Machin Chaser’s Ride Chaser. What might this mean for the future adventures of Kamen Riders Mach & Drive? Only time will tell! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider Drive news!
Bandai Japan’s official YouTube channel has uploaded a promo of the DX Tridoron (and yes, that appears to be the official English spelling)- the vehicle belonging to Kamen Rider Drive! This lets us see the transforming features in detail for the first time, and offers a hint regarding how future Tires will be available in the television program.
DX Tridoron is fully compatible with the Tire Koukan toy series, and is sold with the Speed Shadow Tire and the Shadow Shift Car. Altogether this set will cost you 7344 Yen. If you’re interested keep an eye on the import stores; DX Tridoron will be released October 18th!
Bandai Namco Games via their official Youtube channel just released the first preview trailer to their new IP: Kamen Rider Summon Ride.
This new video demonstrates just how exactly the Ride FIgures work in tandem with the different kind of Chips, along with giving us a glimpse at the gameplay which is very reminiscent of the Skylanders franchise:
The game will be released on the PS3 and Wii U December 4th 2014 in a big set that includes a Ride Gate, three Ride Figures(Drive, Gaim, Wizard) , and four Ride Chips(Kachidoki Arms, Shin Zangetsu, Wizard All Dragon, and a mystery Chip) all for 8,550 yen.
Due note that the Wii U is region locked and thus Summon Ride will not work on consoles released outside of Japan. For the majority of us that will be importing this game, the region-free PS3 is the way to go.
After a whirlwind year of fruit warriors, plant aliens, dance battles, and evil corporations a new rider show is upon us. With Kamen Rider Gaim out the door it’s time today for Kamen Rider Drive!
Kamen Rider Drive premieres today October 4th (5th in Japan) at 7PM EST. TokuNation and some of it’s staff will be tuning in to today’s live stream of the 1st episode of Drive titled “Why Has My Time Stopped?” Todays episode will introduce us to our hero Shinnosuke Tomari/Drive, a rookie officer in the Tokyo Metro Police who fights against the evil Roymudo.
If you have the chance and are ready to see how this new rider shapes up before subs are available we invite you to join us in our live viewing by following this link to Taima.Tv. They play miscellaneous programs up until the Super Hero Time shows begin, but check back at 7PM Eastern Standard Time for Kamen Rider Drive.
To join in on our community discussion of this inaugural episode click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums at the bottom of this post. Get ready to drive the Kamen Rider!
Start Your Engine!
The first piece of Kamen Rider Drive’s Tire Koukan (meaning Exchange) toyline has been released in Japan, and Youtube reviewer WotakuFighter offers us a close look at this new action figure!
TK-01 comes with the Speed and Flare Tires. The price is a modest 3200 Yen so if you’re interested check out the seller of your choice to confirm purchase!
A new year means a new selection of clothing from Premium Bandai’s Fashion department, and Kamen Rider Drive is no exception!
Continuing this yearly tradition, Premium Bandai Fashion just put up this year’s quality selection of replica clothing and accessories from the new Rider show. Of note, we have:
Make the jump and click here to see the full selection, and as always be sure to contact your favrioute middleman to secure these items.