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under Super Sentai

Some new entries have surfaced for the Avataro Sentai DonBrothers toyline!

These are the DX Mecha based on the RoboTaro forms belonging to the Donbrothers’ sixth member Don Dragoku. The new warrior has two signature forms even in RoboTaro scale:

*Don RoboGoku– the golden dragon!
*Don RoboBolt– the purple tiger!

Together the Don Dragoku RoboTaro combine to create the mighty Mecha ToraDora GonJin! This Mecha features RoboBolt wearing RoboGoku as a suit of power armor.

Any further configurations or combinations with the existing DX Don Onitaijin are not yet confirmed.

The ToraDora GonJin set is currently scheduled for release in August 2022 & priced at 9680 Yen! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further reveals in this exciting Super Sentai series.

under General Tokusatsu News

Bandai Japan has at least one more surprise for Metal Hero fans!

A special release of the Input Magnum– the sidearm of Juuko B-Fighter (better known to Western audiences as Big Bad Beetleborgs)- has been announced. This new version is an update from the original release, designed with a closer appearance to the television show.

This new Input Magnum features four unique configurations:

*REPRINT MODE copies all sounds from the original toy release
*SERIES MODE features effects closer to the TV show
*BLUE BEET MODE unlocks new voice clips from series lead Daisuke Tsuchiya
*MISSION MODE is a matching game based on Blue Beet’s instructions.

The Input Magnum Complete Edition is scheduled for release in November 2022. Price is a modest 13200 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Super Sentai

Premium Bandai has published the first official images of the next Shodo SUPER release featuring the 1988 Super Sentai team Choujuu Sentai Liveman!

All five members of this Sentai- Red Falcon, Yellow Lion, Blue Dolphin, Black Bison & Green Sai have been recreated at the Shodo scale in superb detail. This release also includes the team weapons- the Triple Bazooka and the massive Biomotion Buster.

Shodo SUPER’s Liveman release is currently scheduled for December 2022. The price is a modest 8800 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Super Sentai

At last we have our first look at the sixth member of the Avataro Sentai DonBrothers!

This new hero is a golden warrior known as Don Dragoku! Dragoku’s special powers also grant him access to a silver armored form known as Don Torabolt.

Don Dragoku will transform using the Ryuko Nogeki– a naginana spear enhanced by Avataro Gear powers. The Don Torabolt form has a unique accessory called the TiGuarDra that can store multiple Gears.

Finally, Don Dragoku possesses an ALTER form- resembling a green dragon. In this new form Dragoku can channel the powers of past Super Sentai– demonstrated with the aid of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Alter!

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new Super Sentai hero!

under Super Sentai

The Super Sentai return to SH Figuarts continues!

A new Figuarts release for Don Momotaro, star of the current series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has been announced. This release includes Don Momotaro’s signature Zanglass Sword weapon & the DonBlaster sidearm.

SH Figuarts Don Momotaro is currently scheduled for release in October 2022. The price is a modest 7150 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Super Sentai

At long last the 46th Super Sentai series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers has its first Mecha!

The DonBrothers access their new RoboTaro forms and combine into the great warrior Don Onitaijin! This Mecha is formed by Don Momotaro becoming the head & torso, SaruBrother forming the arms, InuBrother & OniSister becoming legs and finally KijiBrother turning into wings.

In a major step forward for DX Mecha engineering, the Don Onitaijin appears to feature FULL ARTICULATION in the knees AND elbows!

DX Don Onitaijin is currently scheduled for release in late May 2022. The price is a steep 9350 Yen before shipping & handling.

under Super Sentai

At long last Bandai Japan has revealed the most anticipated entry in the Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger Shokugan Modeling Project series- the mightiest combination, GaoIcarus!

GaoIcarus is the fusion of five unique Power Animals:– GaoFalcon, GaoGiraffe, GaoDeer, GaoRhino & GaoArmadillo. The massive GaoFalcon wings are capable of multiple configurations thanks to a special new joint design.

But GaoIcarus isn’t the ONLY new GaoRanger release on the horizon!

A special Premium Bandai set containing the Gao Elephant and the Giant GaoLion has been confirmed- offering fans a chance to create the last combination, Gao Centaurus!

With these SMP entries, the GaoRanger Power Animals are finally complete!

Sadly, exact pricing and release dates for the GaoIcarus & GaoCentaur sets are not confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

under Super Sentai

The second Change Heroes Alter entry for the Avataro Sentai DonBrothers toyline has been revealed!

Taking on the Avataro Gear with the power of the 40th Super Sentai series Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger the Alter Don Momotaro (whose Change Heroes release is sold separately) combines with 3 Cube Animals to create Don Zyuoh Momotaro Alter!

This Zyuohger set will cost a modest 2200 yen and is scheduled for release in April 2022.

under Super Sentai

Premium Bandai has revealed one more special offer for fans of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger!

A Memorial Edition release of the Gokai Cellular– transformation device used by Gokai Silver! This new Cellular has been updated with scanning features and sounds to better mimic its television appearance.

This Gokai Cellular will come with five Ranger Keys-

*Golden Anchor
*DragonRanger
*TimeFire
*AbareKiller

And while the fifth key remains officially hidden in silhouette, fans will instantly recognize it as TwoKaiser from Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

The Gokai Cellular Memorial Edition will be released in September 2022! The price is a modest 11000 Yen before shipping and handling.

under Kamen Rider

Premium Bandai has released the full details for a selection of Complete Selection Modification releases celebrating the 10th anniversary of Kamen Rider OOO!

The centerpiece of this release is the CSM Kamen Rider OOO Driver Complete Set Version 10th which includes all Core Medals from the series AND the upcoming reunion movie, along with new music & voice effects provided by Shu Watanabe’s Eiji and Ryosuke Miura’s Ankh. A total of 69 compatible Core Medals will be included with this release, and one non-functional Core: the broken Taka piece from the shows’ final episode. The CSM OOO Complete Set Version 10th will be released in September 2022 and has a pricetag of 59950 Yen.

For those wanting a slightly cheaper option, Premium Bandai will also be releasing the Complete Selection Modification OOO Driver Version 10th– which features only the basic 24 Core Medals seen in the Kamen Rider OOO TV show plus 3 Eternity Medals based on the reunion movie. This set will cost only 31130 Yen and is also set for a September 2022 release.

In the event collectors already have a functional OOO Driver, Premium Bandai will be releasing a new CSM OOO Scanner Version 10th with updated software for the new Eternity Core Medals come September 2022. This will cost 12980 Yen.

Finally, a new release of the Complete Selection Modification OOO Medal Holder will round out the 10th anniversary Kamen Rider OOO offerings. This Holder can carry up to 24 Core Medals. Price for this release is a mere 3850 Yen.