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The latest batch of toy magazine scans have began cropping up online and among them is the news that Kamen Rider Hibiki will FINALLY be joining the ranks of the S.H. Figuarts toy line. Specifically he will be a mass release figure in August, retailing for 5400 yen. This high price suggests that he will be using the same new type body as the soon-to-be-release Kamen Rider Kabuto renewal.

Also revealed is Zangetsu Shin from Kamen Rider Gaim, who will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in August (priced 4536 yen).  But before all that Kamen Rider Leangle, the last of the base four Blade Riders to be released, will be coming as a mass release figure in July for the price of 4104 yen.

Check out full scans after the jump.

 

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Our good buddy and site contributor baltmatrix has finally gotten his hands on his desired Arms Change figure – Shin Zangetsu!  He was kind enough to do his own video review of the figure.  How does it compare to the earlier release of Zangetsu?  Did the plastic quality improve?  Check out the video below for the answers!

About a week our ago, our own Den-O took a comprehensive gallery of the figure as well as having it paired with all the other Arms Change fruits.  Do yourself a favor and click here to check it out!  So what do you think?  Is this figure on your list of wants?  Are you having trouble finding it?  Don’t worry … the boys of the Talkin Toku podcast might have an easy way for you to get one.  And maybe other things too!  Stay tuned…

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Lock On!

We’re back once again with another figure from everybody’s favorite line, Arms Change! Today we’re taking a look at the AC 08 Kamen Rider Shin Zangetsu figure from Kamen Rider Gaim!

At first glance you’ll notice a lot of similarities between this version of Zangetsu and the original. But don’t be fooled, there’s more than just a few repaints and retools separating the two. The Melon Energy Arms themselves are a fantastic departure from the original featuring a really awesome asymmetrical transformation.

Though this figure is by no means perfect, it’s a really fun and playable interpretation of one of the more powerful and recently likable characters in the series. If Shin Zangetsu is an indicator of the quality for the future AC Energy Rider releases then it’s safe to say they’ll be great!

Check out the full gallery of this figure by clikcing “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

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You may recall a few months back, that a special Fresh Orange Lock Seed was offered as a magazine pack in bonus. As it turns out, this Fresh Orange lock will indeed allow Kamen Rider Gaim to use a new Fresh Orange Arms! 

This arms is set to debut in the Kamen Rider Gaim Hyper Battle Video scheduled for release this spring. Much like previous Hyper Battle exclusive forms it most likely will not appear in the main show proper. Prime examples of this trend being Gattack Hyper, Fourze RocketDrill States, Wizard Falco Mantle, or OOO TakaToraGaru.

This image also teases the other arms changes from the special:

Ryugen: Pine Arms, Banana Arms, Melons Arms
Zangetsu: Mango Arms, Ichigo Arms, Budou Arms
Baron: Kiwi Arms, Melon Arms, Ichigo Arms

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Even though the world is still eagerly awaiting the release of the Kamen Rider Gaim and Kamen Rider Baron S.H. Figuarts, Tamashii Nations have begun teasing the next two figures that will be following them! On the Bandai Tamashii Nations website’s Gaim themed page, new images of both Kamen Rider Zangetsu and the Sakura Hurricane bike have been uploaded.

As for pricing details Zangetsu will be 3800 yen & Sakura Hurricane will be 4200 yen, both will be released in June 2014.

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Wonderfest 2014 has begun! This annual unveiling of upcoming Japanese merchandise always has a few surprises for tokusatsu fans, and this year things start off on a Dangerous note:

We now have our first look at SH Figuarts Armored Rider Bravo, complete with one of the best displays Bandai has ever put up! In addition, three Armored Rider Kurokage Figuarts are on display. These 3 appear to be of the MP Kurokage Trooper variety lacking faceplate details and having silver belts. We’re waiting for confirmation of how these figure will be released and how a standard Hasse Kurokage will be released relating to them.

Stay tuned to TokuNation this weekend as we keep you up to date on all the Wonfest reveals!

EDIT: More pictures added from Wonderfest courtesy of AmiAmi Blog

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Youtube user “wotakufighter” has put up a review featuring the latest Arms Change figure, Shin Zangetsu!

This is our first opportunity to see how the Energy Rider effects translate to this popular action figure line, and also offers a comparison withthe original Zangetsu release.

UPDATED- Now with Part 2!!!

AC-08 should be hitting stores this weekend! Those of you who were lucky enough to preorder should keep a close eye on your mailboxes!

 

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As we continue to take a complete look at the Arms Change line of Kamen Rider Gaim we’ve got two new flavors in store for today’s gallery!

Today we have the AC04 2-pack of Pineapple & Ichigo arms! These pieces represent the first two additional arms changes for a rider we’ve seen in show and they both belong to Kamen/Armored Rider Gaim! This set includes arms changes only, there is no basic rider body included with them. So you’ll need to own one of the 4 scarce Armored Rider figures released so far in order to use them. Each new arms includes a unique visor/helmet, as well as a signature weapon for your rider of choice to wield.

To check our out full gallery of this set click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

Lock on!

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Melon, Lock on!

“By heaven’s decree”, we bring you another gallery from the wildly popular Arms Change toyline of Kamen Rider Gaim! Today we take a look at the mysterious white Armored Rider, Kamen Rider Zangetsu! 

As a  basic remold of Gaim, Zangetsu shares many design elements with his predecessor, but what really sets him aparts are the remolds and paint applications applied to him.. Even though Zangetsu is the rider least seen in the show, and in fact he’s already upgraded from this form, it seems to be the one Arms Change figure that’s hardest to find! Zangetsu seems to be the one figure that looks best in almost any Arms Change form as well, and one or two QC issues aside is an excellent figure.

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to check out the full gallery of Arms Change Zangetsu. If you can find a Zangetsu for anything remotely close to retail price, now is the time to grab it. These things continue to rise in price. But if you miss it then don’t worry, AC Shin Zangetsu will be out on February 28th!

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Ahead of his official February 28th release date, Bandai has just released a full set of official images for AC08 Arms Change Energy Rider Shin Zangetsu! 

While the base body is a slight remold and repaint of standard Zangetsu, the Melon Energy Arms is a brand new fruit armor mold with another awesome asymmetrical transformation. Shin Zangetsu of course includes the signature weapon of the Energy Riders, the Sonic Arrow. 

Are you a rabid fan of the Bandai’s ever enlarging Arms Change line? If so then click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post and let us know what you think of this figure.