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More good news for Metal Hero fans!

Toei has announced a high-definition home media release for the legendary Metal Hero, Space Sheriff Gavan!

Two box sets will be released containing the entire 44-episode series. The first announced special feature is an interview with the Gavan crew- specifically, Kenji Ohba (who portrayed the title character), Osamu Kaneda (the series’ action director) and Jun Murakami, stuntman & suit actor for Gavan.

Volume 1 will be released on January 1, 2017 while Volume 2 is tentatively scheduled for release on March 8, 2017. Each volume is priced at 29000 Yen.

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Legacy Collection what? It looks like Tamashii Nations is getting in on premium 1:1 scale replicas for a whole new subset of fans, specifically Metal Heroes. We’ve just gotten our first look at the upcoming Tamashii Lab Laser Blade! A lifesize replica of Space Sheriff Gavan’s signature weapon.

This surprising piece looks to be one of the most complex replica weapons Bandai has produced to date. Featuring an IR sensor, the Laser Blade allows you to slide your hand up the blade to “charge” it in the same way that Gavan does for his Gavan Dynamic attack. Whilst doing so the Blade lights up in sequence and plays the appropriate sound effects while also playing the series’ BGM!

The Tamashii Lab Laser Blade is set for January 2017 release for a whopping 16,200 yen. Currently it’s believed to be a Premium Bandai exclusive releases but we don’t have confirmation on that as of yet.

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Mayday mayday SOS!

And we’re back to kick off a new month of toy galleries with another classic character from 1990’s Tokkei Winspector! Earlier this year we took a look at the team leader of Winspector with S.H. Figuarts Fire. Today we get to examine one of Fires’ two robotic partners, S.H. Figuarts Bikel!

Bikel builds on the already solid design and accessory count of Fire, and gives us just a little bit more. Managing to have a ton of personality, Bikel is one of the more interesting robots you could have in your collection. His wild & rambunctious attitude in the show is conveyed perfectly in this excellent figure. Bikel includes his Daytric M2 Sidearm, his signature Bispears in multiple forms, 4 sets of hands, and even a tiny to scale figure of Demitasse, the Winspector’s tiny robotic ally!

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to view the entire 70+ image gallery! We’ll be back next week with another ghostly addition to our galleries as well!

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After an initial teaser was posted last week on the Tamashii Web Shop, Bandai has just fully officially revealed official images of the S.H. Figuarts Winspector Full Package Option Set!

This incredible set is pretty much the pinnacle of accessory packs. It includes just about everything you could possibly need to compliment your full Winspector trio:

  • Fire’s Gigastreamer super weapon and the Spin Claw mode attachment
  • 2 Hand Wappers/cuffs (1 large set, 1 small)
  • 2 Winbadge’s for fire (1 opened, 1 closed)
  • 2 maintenance chairs for Bikel & Walter
  • All 3 Multi-Pack backpacks for each member of the team

Basically you get everything you’d possibly need to compliment your figures. The S.H. Figuarts Full Package Option Set will be released in October 2016 as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 8100 yen.

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Gokai Change!

It’s the gimmick that just won’t ever fade away, Ranger Keys! Today we’re taking a look at just the latest set from Premium Bandai released in this 5 year old line of collectible trinkets. Today’s subject is the Ranger Key Set Metal Hero Edition!

This incredible new set seeks to fill out some long standing gaps in Ranger Key collection, following up on a Ranger Key set released 3 years ago to coincide with Super Hero Taisen Z. That set introduced 6 Metal Heroes into the line with Jiraya, Jiban, Draft Redder, Janperson, Blue Beet, & B-Fighter Kabuto. The Metal Hero Edition adds another 10 Metal Heroes to the line up with:

Gavan (Uchuu Keiji Gavan-1982)
Sharivan (Uchuu Keiji Sharivan-1983)
Shaider (Uchuu Keiji Shaider-1984)
Juspion (Kyoju Tokusou Juspion-1985)
Spielban (Jikuu Senshi Spielban-1986)
Metalder (Chojinki Metalder-1987)
Fire (Tokkei Winspector-1990)
Sol Braver (Tokkyu Shirei Solbrain-1991)
SWAT Sho (Blue SWAT-1994)
Gavan Type G (Uchuu Keiji Gavan The Movie-2012)

While that does indeed fill in most of the gaps for collectors, there’s still a few left that may irk some (mostly me). For now enjoy over 75 images of the Ranger Key Metal Hero Edition along with group shots comparing this set to the Ranger Key Complete Edition released for Super Hero Taisen Z. Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery!

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The Tamashii Web Shop has made a small update to S.H. Figuarts Bikel’s order page with the addition of a new image. One teasing the release of a Full Package Option Set for the Winspector trio!

The Full Package is a set of backpacks and additional weapons each uniquely suited to the 3 Winspector members. In the vintage toyline for Winspector each figure included these accessories. The S.H. Figuarts release of the Full Package accessories made their 1st appearances at Tamashii Nations 2015 last October, without release information. But today’s tease officially confirms that this set will be made available for pre-order via the Tamashii Web Shop in the near future!

We’ll keep you updated as more information on this release becomes available.

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And just like that we have another official image turn around for a recently confirmed release. Just confirmed via magazine scans earlier this week, the Tamashii Web Shop has posted an ordering page with official images for S.H. Figuarts Walter!

Walter is the 3rd and final member of the Tokkei Winspector trio. An eagerly awaited release (for this collector personally) Walter looks to be another excellent Metal Hero addition to your collection. Included with this release are a range of great accessories. Walter comes with an excellent 5 pairs of hands, the standard Daytric M2, his wing/jetpack the Dislider, and 2 cans of oil!

Get with your preferred middleman service today to secure an order for S.H. Figuarts Walter!

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MAY DAY, MAY DAY!

The final member of the Special Rescue Police Winspector, the latest team from the Metal Heroes series to join the S.H. Figuarts line will arrive in August as a Tamashii web exclusive! The latest batch of magazine scans have confirmed Walter‘s release, as well as a price tag of 7020 yen. Information on his accessories will likely follow soon.

Are you ready to complete your Winspector team this August? Let us know after the jump!

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Another month has come & gone and so have a number of toy galleries and in depth reviews by our Photo & Content staff! This month we took users on a trip that ranged from 1990s’ Metal Hero classic Tokkei Winspector to today’s Power Rangers Dino Charge! We also made a pair of gallery 2.0 detours with Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters! As with every month, we wanted to give you a variety of quality photos & reviews to enjoy.

Below are all the links you need to get caught up on this past months galleries:

Tokkei Winspector
S.H. Figuarts Fire

Power Rangers Dino Charge
5″ Slammer
5″ Sledge
5″ Purple Ranger (Female)

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters
S.H. Figuarts Red Buster (Gallery 2.0)
S.H. Figuarts Nick Cheeda (Gallery 2.0)

And we have much much more coming up for this month!

 

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Mayday, mayday, SOS!

It’s been a long time coming but Tamashii Nations is finally back with a brand new Metal Hero release with S.H. Figuarts Fire! The primary hero of the series Tokkei Winspector, Fire is scaled down here in all his glory. While the figure may be a bit light on accessories, he does still included his signature Max Calibur arm blade and the standard sidearm of the Winspector trio, the transforming Daytric M2! Luckily Fire is also the perfect size to work with any vintage Winspector toys you may have lying around like those featured in our gallery. Bikel’s Winchaser & the DX Winsquad/Firesquad!

We’ve attached a small selection of images to this post. But feel free to click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to a full gallery of over 75 images of S.H. Figuarts Fire! And don’t forget to speak with your Tamashii Web Exclusive middleman soon as well about getting orders in for S.H. Figuarts Bikel!

While you’re at it please do yourself a favor and give Tokkei Winspector a watch. Friend of the site and all around great person @WeeabooShogun on twitter has been blazing through subbing the series for the first time ever for the last year. Until recently Metal Heroes weren’t picked by sub-groups very often so it’s truly a treat to see this one given the proper attention it deserves. Head on over to the Sailor Otaku Weablog for links to episodes!