A full-length trailer for the upcoming Super Sentai/Metal Hero crossover project has been posted online!
This gives us the best look yet at all returning heroes, villains and some good action scenes-
KyuRanger VS Space Squad is currently scheduled for release on August 8 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting double-project!
The first teaser trailer for the upcoming Super Sentai/Metal Hero crossover project Uchu Sentai KyuRanger VS Space Squad has been released!
Full story details have not yet been confirmed, but early descriptions have hinted that one KyuRanger will commit a felony & as a result the entire team becomes targeted by the Space Sheriffs.
A poster for the film has also been released, detailing the return of the entire KyuRanger team along with the Space Sheriffs Gavan and Shaider.
KyuRanger VS Space Squad will be released on August 8 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new project!
“Electroplate”!
The original Space Sheriff Gavan is without a doubt one of the most iconic tokusatsu heroes ever. The originator of the Metal Heroes franchise & Space Sheriff title, Gavan has been in a resurgence ever since his 2011 return in Gokaiger VS Gavan. Reprising the role of this iconic character each time has been legendary actor Kenji Ohba! Now, years after the first Gavan figuarts were released and even the Gavan Renewals, we at last have Gavan’s civilian form with S.H. Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji!
Retsu Ichijoji is the 2nd release in Bandai’s new sub-line of civilian identity figuarts, preceded by Dan Moroboshi and followed by Takeshi Hongo. Improving on the faults of Dan, Retsu is a fantastic release. Bringing to life the young likeness of Kenji Ohba, this figure fantastically replicates Gavan circa his debut in 1982. Boasting some really great articulation Retsu is complimented by a couple set of hands as well as an effect sheet to replicate the electroplating process that transforms him into Space Sheriff Gavan!
We’ve attached the full 75 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review of the figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with (hopefully) one more gallery before the new year!
“Electroplate!”
It’s that time again friends! A few weeks back we took at the fantastic new Space Squad release of Gavan Type G. This figure was a long overdue renewal that helped set the stage for the original Metal Hero himself to also receive this treatment. In this case though S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan came packaged in a massive set with his unique ride the Saibarian!
Gavan like Type G really needed this renewal treatment. The old Gavan body was a pretty poorly made figure with numerous documented QC issues. While these new releases haven’t been perfect on that front, I’m looking at you chrome finish, they are above and beyond functionally better figures than the old releases. Gavan comes armed with 3 versions of his iconic Laser Blade as well as 4 sets of hands and a Laser Scope head. But the biggest and best accessory is of course the Saibarian! This long overdue bike is a top notch figuarts vehicle. Functionality it can fully transform, it’s got several tamashii stage ports built in for action shots, and despite being plastic, it has some decent heft to it. It’s a shelf presence.
The entire gallery of 150 images is attached to this post but feel free to “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to read the full review and accessory breakdown as well! Next up on our gallery schedule is S.H. Figuarts Alien Metron from Ultraseven!
“Let’s leave light in the dust!”
2017 is shaping up to be the year of the Metal Heroes! The momentum for this new golden age of Toei’s 3rd big franchise started in 2012, with Gavan Vs Gokaiger which set the precedent for future Metal Hero/Sentai crossovers. Flash forward to 2017 with the release of Space Squad: Gavan Vs Dekaranger and we get a brand new figuart as well, S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan Type G Space Squad Version!
The Space Squad version of Gavan Type G is meant to be a renewal of sorts for the old original mold. One that was riddled with quality issues. I’m happy to report though that this time around, Gavan Type G is much improved physically! One big thing that really sets this release apart from the first though is the new Laser Blade Origin. A powerful new weapon that forged on Juspions’ home world. And luckily we get 3 variations of this new weapon.
We’ve attached a mere selection of the full gallery to this post. If you click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post then you can view over 100 images of Gavan Type G and the various heroes of Space Squad!
The Tamashii Nations Akiba Showroom has updated it’s displays once again with a slew of new releases and at least one yet to be confirmed:
All images courtesy of Tag Hobby.
Several new magazine scans have surfaced online detailing the further adventures of the Uchu Sentai KyuRanger!
*First up, Lucky will gain a new power-up thanks to the Hikari KyuTama! This unique double-sided KyuTama will allow Shishi Red to switch between 2 new forms: Shining Star Taiyo Shishi Red & Moody Star Shishi Red Moon!
*Elsewhere, Sasori Orange continues his vendetta against his evil brother Scorpio. But Oushi Black steps in, also having personal reasons to hate Scorpio. Who will survive the encounter?
*Last but CERTAINLY not least is confirmation of a special crossover episode! The KyuRangers will be joined by Dekarangers’ DekaRed and the Space Sheriff Gavan!
Many more adventures await the 41st Super Sentai Series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all KyuRanger news!
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!
“Jouchaku!”
Whether you know him from recent appearances in films like Super Hero Taisen Z or Gokaiger VS Gavan, or from his original television series, Space Sheriff Gavan has been an iconic hero in the tokusatsu world for decades.
Now the Metal Heroes franchise stands at the edge of it’s 35th anniversary in 2017. Gavan is getting a lot of love next year with the 1:1 scale replica of the Laser Blade, a renewal figuart with his bike, and yet another movie appearance! So we felt the time was right, now more than ever, to take a look back at the original S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan for Toku Toy Box!
We’ve got over 60 images of S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan for your viewing pleasure after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in 2 days with the FINAL Toku Toy Box gallery as well!
Even though this special release was literally just revealed today at Tamashii Nations 2016 we’ve already received confirmed release information for it! Thanks to a listing on Amazon.JP we have confirmed details for the Tamashii Lab Laser Blade Origin Version!
Tamashii Lab Gavan Type G Laser Blade Origin Version
– Bundled with Gavan/Dekaranger Space Squad Movie Blu-Ray Set
– July 19th, 2017 release
– 29,160 yen
This bundle gets you this new unique version of the Laser Blade, new more ornamental display bases that differ from the original release, and the DVD/Blu-Rays of the Space Squad film and the Girls In Trouble Special! This is absolutely something of a must have for die-hard Metal Hero collectors. It was nice knowing you all, I’m off to be homeless and clutch this thing in an alleyway somewhere.