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Confirmed for release only hours ago, now thanks to the usual Tamashii Pickup post for new reveals we have a selection of official images for S.H. Figuarts Fire from Tokkei Winspector!

S.H. Figuarts Fire is looking incredibly sharp in these official images, though so far we only have a limited number to go on. They do at least confirm the inclusion of Fire’s Maxcalibur arm blade as well as his Daytric M2 handgun in both pistol form & baton/holster form.

S.H. Figuarts Fire is set to be release in January 2016 for 6480 yen and has the unique honor of being the first S.H. Figuart Metal Hero that has been released at normal retail rather than as a web exclusive.

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In yet another surprise turn of events thanks to Figure Oh Magazine scans we’ve just been alerted to the release of another figure recently shown off as a prototype at Tamashii Summer Collection! From the classic Metal Hero series Tokkei Winspector, we can finally confirm release details for S.H. Figaurts Fire!

Fire, also known by his civilian name Ryoma, is the leader of the Winspector trio and as such it’s fitting that Fire should be released first. However even more fitting is that this figure will be a standard retail release! Fire looks to at least include his Daytric M2 pistol and his massive Maxcalibur arm blade & also appears to feature a working visor! No word yet on wether Fire may include his other signature weapon the Gigastreamer or his Fire Badge but we’ll keep you on top of all the information related to this release.

S.H. Figaurts Fire will be released at retail in January for 6480 yen!

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Mayday, mayday, SOS!

Continuing what has become a hot streak of Metal Hero related products from Bandai recently is a trio that’s sure to excite many fans! Revealed today at the Tamashii Nations Summer Collection show is the trio of heroes from Tokkei Winspector! S.H. Figuarts Ryoma, Walter, & Bichael look absolutely magnificent. With this trio Bandai continues to narrow the gap of Metal Heroes they’ve yet to release!

In a bit of awesome coincidence something else related to this trio happened this week you may not have been aware of. A new fansub group, Weeaboo Shogun has arrived on the scene with a magnificent show that has never been subbed before, Tokkei Winspector! They’ve already released the first 2 episodes off the series with links to download on their blog, I very much encourage you to check them out.

This is probably one of the more amazing coincidences that could have happened, and for me personally it’s a double whammy of a dream come true.

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In an odd bit of news it appears that a selection of classic Japanese tokusatsu will be headed to Netflix! In Brazil.

According to Jbox[/URL] the following shows will made available with at least subs and possible portugese dubs on Brazillian Netflix courtesy of the Sato Company!

Dengeki Sentai Changeman
Choushinsei Flashman
Kamen Rider Black
National Kid
Kidou Keiji Jiban
Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya
Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion

Japanese-Brazilian entrepreneur Nelson Sato, who imported such things as the Cybercop franchise to Brazil in the 1990’s, orchestrated this deal with Toei after his company released the above series on DVD previously (aside from Kamen Rider Black). An exact date for when these shows will be added to instant streaming on Netflix Brazil hasn’t been announced yet but another press release is incoming from Sato Company regarding these series and several others!

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Juukou!

We’re back! Did you miss us? After our New York Toy Fair coverage we thought it was time to give the citizens of TokuNation a treat. Today we’re taking a look at a brand new Tamashii Web Exclusive release familiar to both Western & Japanese tokusatsu fans alike. S.H. Figuarts Blue Beet from Juukou B-Fighter! And 90’s Saban Era fans will undoubtedly recognize this figure as the Blue Stinger Beetleborg from Big Bad Beetleborgs!

Blue Beet is one of the more intricately detailed Figuarts you’ll own for sure. An incredible representation of an elaborate suit, Blue beet really captures the presence of his on screen counterpart. Some articulation issues not withstanding, this figure nails the look. Not to mention a bevy of really well done accessories too. Blue Beet comes with the standard side arm of the B-Fighters the Input Magnum,  3 sets of extra hands, as well as his signature Stinger Blade. Of course it also includes parts necessary to transform it into the Stinger Drill too!

Honestly S.H. Figuarts Blue Beet is a fantastic figure. While I’m not impressed with the articulation given to him it’s certainly one of the better looking figuarts I own. I’m even more excited for the upcoming G-Stag, Reddle, & Black Beet than I was before. If you want to be as well then I suggest checking out our complete 80 image gallery of Blue Beet by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post!

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TokuNation is ready to present a truly retro gallery for Toku Toy Box, today we’re looking at Battle Grid Ryan Steele from VR Troopers!

This unique form is the byproduct of needing the troopers to interact more on screen & source footage exhaustion. Since VR Troopers used footage from both Metalder & Spielban for it’s first season the characters were rarely seen transformed together. Battle Grid footage allowed all 3 troopers to actually appear on screen simultaneously and fight. The Battle Grid suits themselves were simple spandex with padding, each with a Mighty Morphin Red Ranger helmet repainted to match. Though cheap and very cheesy the Ryan Steele Battle Grid suit actually makes for a pretty fun, albeit very 90’s, figure. Armed to the teeth with more weapons than he ever needed (or  had!) this figure is a fun bit of nostalgia.

Check out 40 images of this classic from VR Troopers after the jump. And of course leave a comment in the discussion thread as well! That will qualify you for a chance to win our Monolithic Monsters Prize Pack as a part of Toku Toy Box! Full details as well as prize pack breakdowns for this giveaway are posted here.

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The Tamashii Web Shop has jut updated with official images & info for the upcoming S.H. Figuarts G-Stag & Reddle 2-pack! This pair of heroes from Juuko B-Fighter will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive set in May 2015 for 10,800 yen. Accessories included are:

G-Stag
– 7 extra hands
– Stinger Claw weapon
– Input Magnum
– Pulsaber
Reddle
– 7 extra hands
– Stinger Plasma Weapon
– Input Magnum
– Pulsaber

Check out all the official images after the jump and let us know if you plan to pick this set up in the thread below!

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The Tamashii Nations Akiba Showroom has just updated it’s display cases with some upcoming retail & exclusive figures!

-S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider ZO retail release for December, 4536 yen
-S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01 Tamashii Web Exclusive for April, 5184 yen
-S.H. Figuarts Juspion Tamashii Web Exclusive for May, 5184 yen
-Ultra-Act Ultraman Hikari Tamashii Web Exclusive for April, 4536 yen
-Ultra-Act Ultraman 80 Tamashii Web Exclusive for January, 4536 yen
-Ultra-Act Yullian Tamashii Web Exclusive for May, 4536 yen

Are you as excited for these upcoming releases as we are? Be sure to share your thoughts in the thread linked ot this story!

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The latest round of magazine scans have given us confirmation on upcoming products first displayed at Tamashii Nations 2014! 

The Juuko B-Fighter 2-pack of S.H. Figuarts G-Stag & Reddie is oa Tamashii Web Exclusive set for May release for 10,800 yen. Included are their trademark weapons of course, but they also have the bonus of their Pulsabers! We can also see from the scan below that the set includes Blue Beet’s Pulsaber as well!

Next up we have release info for S.H. Figuarts Machine Chaser & Ride Chaser! The good news is that both of these figures will be retail releases! Machine Chaser himself will be released in May for 4860 yen. The Ride Chaser bike will likewise be released in May, and for the same price, 4860 yen.

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In a recent update the Tamashii Web Shop has revealed 2 more upcoming Tamashii Web Exclusive items! Though we don’t have pricing or specific release dates yet the shop has sent word along about S.H. Figuarts G-Stag & Reddie being released as a 2-pack! First revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014 this pair completes the trio of the original B-Fighters from Juuko B-Fighter! Or the original Big Bad Beetleborgs for many western collectors.

Next up is the reveal of S.H. Figuarts Riderman Machine! The personal bike of Riderman, sometimes known more simply as the “Rider Machine” was initially revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014 along with a slew of other as of yet unreleased Rider bikes. As with the upcoming Amazon & Jungler, the Riderman Machine will be available both separately as well as in an optional 2-pack with a reissue of S.H. Figuarts Riderman!

These items are expected for a May or June 2015 release. We’ll continue to update you as more information on pricing & release dates becomes available for both of these items!