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Coming up in just 2 days time is the annual Summer Wonder Fest in Japan. And while generally the tokusatsu offerings of Wonder Fest are limited to a handful relating to Godzilla & Ultraman, this year is quite different.

Japanese company X Plus, known for their amazing Godzilla & Ultraman PVC figures has just teased a release from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, none other than the mighty Daizyujin! Western fans will undoubtedly recognize this machine as the Mighty Morphin ‘Dino’ Megazord!

So far a teaser image of the Daizyujin PVC Figure is all that’s been provided, but based on their previous releases this item will be large and gorgeously sculpted. You can expect many more images of this prototype coming out of Wonder Fest this weekend. And we’ll keep you up to date as we here more about the size, price, and release date!

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Great news for all our fans of Dekaranger as well as Power Rangers S.P.D. – a brand new behind the scenes making of video has been uploaded by Toei! Here we get to see our favorites from Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger as well as plenty of in-suit action. Check out the video below and then join in our on-going discussion of what is easily one of the most anticipated Super Sentai projects in years!

What do you think? Sound off in discussion!

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The massive new Otomo-Nin has been released in stores, and Youtube reviewer wotakufighter offers fans a close look at this latest entry in the Shuriken Sentai Ninninger arsenal!

UPTATE! A second video has been uploaded featuring Lion HaOh’s combination with DX ShurikenJin and DX Bison King! This is the ultimate combination, HaOh ShurikenJin!

DX Lion HaOh is priced at 9980 Yen before shipping and handling. If you wish to add this Mecha to your collection, please consult your preferred Super Sentai retailer!

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The first of several Super Sentai Aritsan items for Shuriken Sentai Ninninger has been released, and reviews are now being posted!

Youtube channel toyhappy offers fans and up-close look at this diecast Otomo-Nin and demonstrates its combination with the DX ShurikenJin set.

Artisan ShinobiMaru retails for 5378 Yen at your preferred Super Sentai specialty sellers!

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In a similar fashion to last years Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger news, the fine people at Shout! Factory have just dropped another bombshell on the tokusatsu fandom. When asked by a fan in the audience at tonight’s San Diego Comic Con 2015 panel, “Will we get a new tokusatsu title?” they were able to reply yes. And that title is Gosei Sentai Dairanger!

Fans in the west will undoubtedly recognize the footage from this show as it was utilized for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season 2 as well as the character Kiba Ranger who was adapted as the Mighty Morphin White Ranger. Still yet people may recall the “new powers” of Power Rangers Super Megaforce where the Dairanger suits were shown on American TV for the first time.

For now it’s safe to assume that this DVD set will follow the same formula as Shouts Zyuranger DVDs at a similar price point for  the entire series in one set.

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Following up from the 2nd Premium Bandai release for Shuriken Sentai Ninninger we’ve been teased for at least one more! Revealed via Artisan Rodeomaru’s order page are teaser images of Super Sentai Artisan Chouzetsu Akaninger!

Artisan Chouzetsu Akaninger will be a high end replacement for the small DX figure included with DX Lion Ha Oh as it’s pilot. The new Artisan figure will be fully posable and includes Takaharu’s Ichibantou as well. True to being in proper scale this figure stands at a diminutive 65mm when compared to the 125mm of Shinobi & Rodemarus. So although this is a high end chogokin release this figure will be far too small to scale well with S.H. Figuarts or any other 1/12 scale collection of figures.

Pricing has yet to be announced at this time, however as soon as more information becomes available we’ll update you!

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Taking a break from our San Diego Comic Con 2015 coverage we’ve gotten an update to another story from a few days ago. Rumored only days ago, today we have confirmation on the final mecha for Shuriken Sentai Ninninger. Releasing in October is the DX Gekiatsu Dai Oh!

As reported Gekiatsu Dai Oh is a brand new 6-piece combiner for the entire team. Each of the animals it’s composed of feature a hybrid vehicle motif as well as molded in flame details. Consdering Takaharu’s constant state of being “Fired Up” this is totally appropriate! Also as reported Gekiatsu will feature a chest missle launcher activated by a dial gimmick on it’s back. Each of the missles is actually the Ninningers themselves!

So what do you think of this bizarre new mecha? It’s been many years since a full team mecha upgrade like this has happened and it may very well be the first time a 6th ranger has received one and been incorporated in this fashion.

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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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Though many have speculated since this the early reveal of the upcoming DX Lion Ha Oh, we may have some information regarding Shuriken Sentai Ninninger’s Q4 toys!

Lion Ha Oh, set for release in about a week, is the largest toy in the line and being that it’s a Q3 release many fans suspected a final mecha for Q4 to be revealed after it. Well if rumors posted by the reputable Dukemon22 of Rangerboard are to be believed then we’re actually about to get a brand new 6 piece combiner in October to finish out the year! DX Shuriken Gattai Gekiatsu Dai Oh!

Gekiatsu Dai Oh as stated above will be a 6 piece set of new mecha for the Ninningers. Composed of HouhouMaru (Phoenix), GenbuMaru (Turtle), SeiryuuMaru (Dragon), ByakkoMaru (White Tiger), PandaMaru (Panda), and MagoiMaru (Black Carp) each will have a hybrid vehicle motif. Able to form it’s own independent combination this robot is said to be primarily blue & orange with a fire theme. It’s also capable of substituting for Shurikenjin when combined with Lion Ha Oh to form Ha Oh Gekiatsu Dai Oh! It also apparently it has a chest missile firing gimmick!

What do you think about these rumors? We haven’t had a series regular full set of new machines for each individual of a sentai in quite some time, so this could be very unique indeed. Check back with us as time for release of this proposed set approaches!

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