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“Fire All Engines!”

After a very very long wait, we’ve finally gotten a chance to take a look at Kamen Rider Drive’s final form with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron! The ultimate fusion of man & machine, this release is actually the deluxe Tire Blending Set as well. So not only do we get an excellent new figure, but several new Blended Tires too! Drive Type Tridoron is one of my favorite final forms in recent memory, and one that I feel brings entire design and aesthetic full circle. Does the figure do the same?

Drive Type Tridoron has been a long time coming. The TV series and various specials for Drive contained numerous riders and forms and slowly most of them have somehow made it out to market, so it’s no surprise that Drive’s final form has as well. A big, bulky, and powerful looking new form, Type Tridoron takes much of what works from this line of figuarts and admittedly a few faults as well. But it can’t be denied what an impressive presence it is in a Drive collection. Especially when armed with the mighty Trailer Cannon, or one of 3 fantastic Blended Tires included with this deluxe release. Each brings a unique flare to Drive’s look and a special weapon as well.

We’ve put together a huge 100+ image gallery of this figure after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery & review. Obviously there are still several more Drive related figuarts in the pipeline, but this is an incredibly solid release for a riders’ final form. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron is another excellent addition to any collection.

“Nice Drive!”

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Kamen Rider Drive is certainly no stranger to the S.H. Figuarts toyline. Surprising once again, yet another new possible release could continue it’s unprecedented streak. Recently Kamen Rider Dark Drive was confirmed for release, so it’s only fitting that now we have our first look at the other rider exclusive to the Surprise Future movie.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special was a no brainer to see after Dark Drive. Given how a majority of the parts are identical between the two it’s no surprise that this figure could see release soon. Kamen Rider Drive continues to outdo itself with repaints and remolds after all. While we don’t have any proper releases details for the figure yet, it’s inclusion at the Akiba Showroom would suggest that they are just around the corner. We’ll update you as more details become available.

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“Nice Drive!”

We’re back in the exciting world of Kamen Rider Drive with a brand new gallery of the series first foray into the S.I.C. toyline!

S.I.C. Kamen Rider Drive Type Speed is the shows first entry in this line, soon to be followed by Mashin Chaser and the recently confirmed Heart Roidmude. While I don’t typically pick up S.I.C.’s I could not resist seeing Takeyuki Takeya’s take on this Rider. After all, the famed designer created all of the Roidmudes that Drive and his allies faced in the series. This monstrous rendition of Drive is an impressive piece of design from this prolific creator. And as with most S.I.C.’s it’s positively loaded down with accessories! Such as the Handle Sword, Door Gun, The Max Flare Tire, and plenty of Shift Cars. This is a really all inclusive release that sets the bar pretty high for where this line goes from here.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post, but you can view over 70 images of S.I.C. Kamen Rider Drive after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

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2016 has come and gone, and tomorrow marks our official 5th anniversary! January 4th marks 5 years since we began this adventure together, and it also marks the end of our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! So as of now you have until 12 AM EST tonight to finish getting your entries in for this giveaway. If you need a refresher on the rules, just follow that link.

Below are the 16 eligible galleries that can qualify you for entry:

S.H. Figuarts Tokkei Winspector: Walter
S.H. Figuarts Movie Kamen Rider 1
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gattack
S.H. Figuarts Alien Baltan
S.I.C. Akumaizer 3
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Dark Kabuto
Magnet Change Kamerock
Power Rangers Movie T-Rex Battle Zord
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive
Superchange Kuwajiro
S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider TheBee
TV-Kun Contest Prize Silver Kuwajiro
S.H. Figuarts Machine Ghostriker
S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon (Amazon JP Edition)

As always we want to express our eternal gratitude to the wonderful community that exists here. The last 5 years have been an incredible journey for us all, let’s make sure the next 5 are as well!

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“Nice Drive!”

The prototype of Proto-Drive arrives in our latest gallery from Kamen Rider Drive! Hailing from Ghost X Drive Movie Wars Genesis, this form has actually been placed outside Drive continuity by a rare announcement from Toei. But that hasn’t stopped us from reviewing S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive for Toku Toy Box!

In the context of the film, Shinnosuke & Takeru are trapped 10 years in the past. So this form is a pre-cursor even to Kamen Rider Proto-Drive, totally experimental, much more dangerous than Type Speed, and actually less powerful. Only Shinnosuke’s experience as the completed Drive in the present allowed him to master the Zero Drive form.

With all that in mind please look below to see our full gallery of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive! Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post in order to see to complete 50+ image gallery! We’ll be back in 2 more days with yet another Toku Toy Box gallery!

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SUPER Level Up!

A full trailer has been released for the upcoming Kamen Rider Movie War- Heisei Generations: Dr. Pac-Man VS Ex-Aid & Ghost With Legend Riders!

This film will feature the 5 most recent Heisei-Era Riders- Kamen Rider Wizard, Kamen Rider Gaim, Kamen Rider Drive, Kamen Rider Ghost and Kamen Rider Ex-Aid uniting to save Earth from an invasion by the ultimate life-form.

Heisei Generations will be released on December 10, 2016! Feel free to join in our Ongoing Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about this exciting crossover!

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Tamashii Nations 2016 has gotten well under way and to make things easier we’ve separated our coverage into multiple posts. Continuing our coverage, here’s the selection of Kamen Rider figures currently on display at the show:

S.H. Figuarts
Heart Roidmude Super Evolved
Kamen Rider Heart Type Miracle
Kamen Rider Mach Chaser
Chou Mashin Chaser
Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron
Kamen Rider Amazon Sigma
Skyrider & Sky Turbo
Kamen Rider ZX & Helldiver
Takeshi Hongo (display only)

 

S.H. Figuarts Shinkochhou Seihou
Kamen Rider Kick Hopper
Kamen Rider Punch Hopper

S.I.C.
Mashin Chaser
Kamen Rider Marika
Kamen Rider Sigurd
Kamen Rider Shin Zangetsu
Kamen Rider Gaim Ichigo (strawberry) Arms
Kamen Rider Gaim Jinba Lemon Arms
Kamen Rider Gaim Pine Arms
Kamen Rider Baron Banana Arms
Kamen Rider Zangetsu Melon Arms

 

We’ll keep you up to date throughout the weekend as more images and info from Tamashii Nations 2016 begin to circulate. Stay tuned to TokuNation!

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We now have our first look at the next Kamen Rider: Movie Wars crossover project! In addition to the second meeting of Kamen Rider Ghost and Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, this movie will feature a surprise appearance from Bandai Namoco’s most iconic video game character- PAC-MAN!

Officially titled Kamen Rider Heisei Generations:Dr. Pac-Man VS Ex-Aid & Ghost With Legend Riders, the film will unite the 5 most recent Heisei-Era Kamen Riders-


*Kamen Rider Ex-Aid
*Kamen Rider Ghost
*Kamen Rider Drive
*Kamen Rider Gaim
*Kamen Rider Wizard

Heisei Generations will be released in theaters on December 10, 2016!

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And now the crown jewel of tonight’s reveals! After a long long wait S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron has finally been confirmed for release through the Tamashii Web Shop, in TWO varieties!

Up first we have sort a standard release version of this figure. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron is set for release in January 2016 for 5940 yen. This version of the release includes Type Tridoron, 2 sets of hands, the alternate “Krim mode” head, a Trailer Gun, and the Type Speed & Type Tridoron Shift Cars.

What’s really interesting is this second sort of deluxe release for the figure. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron Tire Blending Set. This set includes all of the above listed accessories but ALSO includes a massive array of additional parts and weapons to replciate Drive’s Tire Blending ability in this form; Attack 123 Combo Tire, People Saver Combo Tire, Construction Site Combo Tire, Justice Cage weapon, 10 Ton Weight Weapon, Rumble Smasher weapon, and the Cure Quicker Accessory. This hefty set will also release in January 2016 for 8100 yen.

Both releases of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron are Tamashii Web Exclusives, so you’ll need to get with your preferred middleman or service in order to secure orders for either of them. Which version of this figure are YOU planning to pick up? Let us know in the comments.