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“Let my true power return!”

Manipulating the world around him since he arrived on Earth, the alien Evolt has continued to evolve. Shedding the skin of Blood Stalk thanks to the Evol Driver at Phase 1, absorbing the rage of a dragon with Ryuga at Phase 2, and absorbing the rabbit genius with Sento at Phase 3. But with the powers of the Evol Trigger finally restored, an even greater evolution is revealed as Evolt enters Phase 4. The awesome power of Kamen Rider Evol Black Hole is reborn! Consuming everything in his path, this is the power that destroyed Mars, and will destroy the Earth if Kamen Rider Build and his allies fail. Are you ready?

The destroyer of worlds return in his Phase 4 form, as Kamen Rider Evol Black Hole! This is a completely stunning remold and repaint of the previously released Evol Phase 1. Though this release doesn’t include any optional armor like that one, only coming with some additional pairs of hands, it’s an incredibly well done recreation of Evol’s ultimate form. While it may have a few minor flaws, it carries with it all the personality and charms of the previous release, while being able to focus on it’s singular form.

You can check out the full gallery & review of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Evol Black Hole in the thread linked below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And remember, commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual TOKU TOY BOX giveaway! Offical rules HERE.

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“Do it Ejji! Henshin!”

800 years ago 4 alchemists created the Greeed. Incapable of human emotion and consumed by craving, they desired to consume the world. Before they could, they were sealed away by the first OOO. In the present Eiji Hino was minding his own business as a part time security guard when Ankh managed to break the seal on the Greeed, releasing them back into the human world. Still craving to be whole, nothing could stand in their way without the power of the King. Though still incomplete himself, just a disembodied hand, Ankh stole some of their Core Medals and the OOO Driver looking to find a human pawn. Handing the Driver of the king and the Core Medals over to the hapless Eiji, Ankh allowed him to become Kamen Rider OOO!

S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Ankh is now Bandai’s third attempt to get the incomplete form of this character right. Taking what came before it in the form of a first run bonus, then a bonafide accessory set, Seihou Ankh aims to be the all in one package and for the most part succeeds. Including iconic accessories like Ankh’s Ice Pop, cell phone, and two sets of Core Medals, this figure is also capable of becoming the forearm of Seihou Human Form Ankh. With a variety of options like this, and perfectly complimenting Shinkocchou Seihou OOO, Ankh should hit the sweet spot for most collectors.

You can check out the full gallery & review of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Ankh in the thread linked below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And remember, commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual TOKU TOY BOX giveaway! Offical rules HERE.

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“This Zero-One Driver’s different from the usual one.”

In one world the life of the average human has been made better by Hide Intelligence’s Humagears. When their founder, Korenosuke Hiden, passed away the responsibilities of president passed on to his grandson, Aruto. Authorized to use the Progrise Keys & Zero-One Driver, he fought to build a world where Humans & Humagers could coexist, as Kamen Rider Zero-One! But in another world, where Humagears exterminate humans, Aruto is on the run. His company lost, his driver taken, teaming up with Kamen Rider Zi-O, and relying on a Forceriser given to him by a mysterious stranger, Aruto fights to bring his world back and begin a new generation of heroes as Kamen Rider Zero Zero-One!

Zero Zero-One is Aruto’s movie exclusive form from Reiwa: The First Generation. The S.H. Figuart of this design is much like the actual suit, an amalgam of parts from multiple characters. Zero Zero-One features a mix of body parts from Kamen Rider Horobi, as well as a surprising number of parts carried over or slightly remolded from Build villain Night Rogue and vis various remolds, all while featuring a brand new Zero-One head sculpt. And while this release doesn’t come with much, only a few pairs of hands, it’s a striking design that’s sure to accent your ever growing Zero-One Figuarts collection.

You can check out the full gallery & review of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Zero-One in the thread linked below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And remember, commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual TOKU TOY BOX giveaway! Offical rules HERE.

 

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Once again it’s the time of year that the community and our staff love most – time for all of us to celebrate our respective holidays & traditions with the friends and loved ones we hold dear. Though this year things will look quite different on that front, due to the ongoing Covid-19 Pandemic. One thing that we can guarantee isn’t changing though, is our annual giveaway Toku Toy Box! Every year at this time TokuNation.com celebrates the wider tokusatsu community as well as itself. On January 4th 2021, we officially mark 9 years since TokuNation first went public as part of the network of  TFW2005.COM, ToyArk.com, HissTank.com and PWRRNGR.com, through the hard work of both network owner Tony_Bacala and our founder and original Editor-In-Chief, TokuChris.

For 9 years now we’ve posted news, rumors, toy galleries, videos, and even dabbled in podcasts for a bit (never forget Talkin Toku!). As times have changed we’ve done our best to change with them, delivering you content in different ways, covering new and exciting topics, trying to improve our social outreach, and covering toylines new and old as they come and go. But the one true constant that’s been with us since our first year, that you can expect every year? The Toku Toy Box giveaway!

Like years’ past, TokuNation is hosting this annual holiday giveaway open to ALL registered users! You’ll recall that in years’ past giveaways, users could post in a selection of galleries within the contest period to automatically be entered into the drawing for a variety of prizes. Like last years giveaway, not only will we be posting a number of eligible galleries throughout the month of December, but every gallery we’ve posted in 2020 also makes you eligible! If you’ve already posted in any of the galleries we’ve produced this year, then you’re already entered. If not, you already have all of those chances with more on the way this month! To show our appreciation to you, the community, we’ve assembled a number of individual prizes for our users, most of which are listed below with more to come:

S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Combo
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Zero-One
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Vulcan Assault Wolf
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Hunter Shooting Gamer Level 5
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Super Dead Heat Drive
S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga
S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Psycho Green Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Psycho Blue Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Thunder White Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Goldar
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Manga Defender
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Beast Morphers Gold Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Charge Red Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Charge Gold Ranger
Power Rangers Lightning Collection Lost Galaxy Red/Psycho Red Ranger 2-Pack
Beast Morphers 6″ Basic Evox
Beast Morphers 6″ Basic Robo-Blaze
Beast Morphers 6″ Cruise Beast Bot
Beast Morphers Gold Ranger Strker Morpher Blaster

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the OFFICIAL RULES for Toku Toy Box 2020! The first new gallery of the giveaway period will be posted later today, so be on the lookout! For now though, thank you. Thanks to all of you who continue to call this place your home for news, discussion, images, sales, friendships, artwork, videos, podcasts, and everything else in between. Happy Holidays from all of us, and best of luck in our giveaway! It’s our gift to you this, and every, holiday season!

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Toei has officially registered some merchandise trademarks for the 45th Super Sentai series, Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger!

At time of writing, we do not have images of the toys in question but these names may provide some insight into the upcoming series.

*First up is the apparent Mecha for the Zenkaiger, Zenkai-Oh! Based on initial rumors, this will be a five-piece combination.

*Next is an item called the GearTlinger– supposedly a fusion of the characters for Gear and Gatling. This appears to be the Zenkaigers’ signature weapon.

*Finally, there is a listing for Sentai Gear! This seems to be the series’ collectible gimmick; based on previous years it seems very likely Toei will use this line to celebrate the past Super Sentai in this anniversary line.

Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new entry in Super Sentai history!

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Fan-favorite series Kamen Rider OOO is celebrating its 10th Anniversary, and Toei has announced even more merchandise releases to mark the occasion!

A special re-release of the original DX OOO Driver is on the horizon, which will include nine of the signature Core Medals. A separate release- the DX OOO Medal Set– will contain the remaining twelve Core Medals.

The 10th Anniversary DX OOO Driver is priced at 9350 Yen while the DX OOO Medal Set will cost 5280 Yen. Both sets are scheduled for release in March 2021!

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Metal Heroes and Ultraman have certainly had a big day at Tamashii Nations 2020. But now it’s time to take a look at the huge number of reveals on display for Kamen Rider! While there’s certainly a mix of new and old at this years event, the new reveals are absolutely spectacular for fans of recent series:

S.H. Figuarts:
Kamen Rider Saber
Kameb Rider Blaze
Kamen Rider Espada
Kamen Rider Caliber
Izu
Kamen Rider Zero-One Rising Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Realizing Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Metal Cluster Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Hopper
Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Assault Hopper
Kamen Rider Ichigata
Azu
Kamen Rider Ark-Zero
Kamen Rider Ikazuchi
Kamen Rider Naki
Kamen Rider Eden
Kamen Rider Grease Perfect Kingdom
Kamen Rider Prime Rogue
Kamen Rider Build Genius
Kamen Rider Cross-Z Magma
Kamen Rider Zangetsu Kachidoki Arms
Kamen Rider Gridon Lychee Arms
Kamen Rider Bravo King Durian Arms

Shinkocchou Seihou:
Kamen Rider Black
Kamen Rider Kiva
Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form
Kamen Rider Dark Kiva
Kamen Rider Ixa
Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO LaToraTa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO TaJaDor Combo
Kamen Rider OOO ShaUTa Combo
Kamen Rider OOO SaGoZho Combo
Kamen Rider OOO TaMaShi Combo
Ankh
Toridevendor
Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form
Kamen Rider Den-O Gun Form
Kamen Rider Den-O Plat Form
Kamen Rider Zeronos Altair Form
Momotaros Imagin
Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form
Kamen Rider Kuuga Rising Ultimate

SIC:
Kamen Rider Fourze Base States
Kamen Rider Fourze Rocket States
Kamen Rider Faiz

Even with a healthy amount of previous releases mixed in, that’s quite the stack of new reveals from the event. There’s a magnificent display of older releases surrounding the entire rider display that essentially adds up to most if not all of the regular Rider releases from the last decade. It’s an impresssive sight to behold and one that we don’t have the time to list out every individual figure for. We’re sure that more will be revealed through out the weekend though so be sure to stick with us for all your updates from Tamashii Nations 2020! 

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Following up on our reporting from Tamashii Nations 2020 on the display of previously revealed and newly unveiled Ultraman S.H. Figuarts, Bandai has also dropped a couple massive reveals. While these items are currently listed as “Display Only”, we have our very first looks at two new possible additions to the long running Soul of Chogokin line from two Metal Hero series!

First up is the one which began it all, hailing from 1982’s Space Sheriff Gavan is the Electronic Star Beast Dol Dragon and the Giran Saucer! While the prototypes on display do not currently give us a look at the combined Dol Giran mode, we can probably infer the transformation gimmick in such a comprehensive release as an SOC. As is, What we see on display is a magnificent set and gives us a great sense of  scale, hewing very close to the size of the original toys based on the Tamashii Stages they’re displayed on.

And the second surprise reveal is the massive (and transforming!) planetary battleship Daileon from 1985’s Megabeast Investigator Juspion! Continuing the short lived tradition of the transforming Metal hero robo, Daileon changes from battleship to massive mecha. though we have less of a sense of scale for this release, we can see it does appear to included a small scale Juspion figure, as well as a tiny to-scale version of Juspion’s Garvin Tank!

As mentioned neither of these releases has even been confirmed for release yet, so there are no pricing or full accessory breakdowns to be known at this time. These could very well join the long list of prototypes locked away in Bandai’s vault. But for now, we hope to see much more of these two exciting reveals. Keep it tuned to TokuNation for more updates from Tamashii Naitons 2020!

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The CSM Sengoku Driver has been announced.  The release strategy for the Lockseeds appears to be theme based.  The first set to be released is going to be the Charmant Set – featuring two fan-favorite characters who just happen to be getting a new Kamen Rider Gaim Gaiden special which is featured in this set.

Here are the details!

CSM Lockseed Charmant Set – March 2021

  • Durian Lockseed
  • Donguri Lockseed
  • Fake Donguri Lockseed
  • King Durian Gaim Gaiden Lockseed
  • Lychee Gaim Gaiden Lockseed
  • Kamen Rider Bravo Faceplate
  • Kamen Rider Bravo Gaim Gaiden ver. Faceplate
  • Kamen Rider Gridon Faceplate
  • Kamen Rider Gridon Lychee Arms Gaim Gaiden ver. Faceplate
  • 12,650 yen

Stay tuned for future releases and US release information!

 

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Don’t say no – just live more!

One of the most successful lines (in terms of merchandise) for Kamen Rider in the last decade – Kamen Rider Gaim – is making the leap from DX toys to CSM and our wallets couldn’t be more afraid!  Before we begin – what is CSM?  It stands for Complete Selection Modification.  It is basically your DX toys on nerd-steroids to make them as identical to the show as possible and usually with a lot of added features as well.  Those nerd-steroids come with an increased price-tag making these items truly for the ultimate collector and not the casual passerby.

Announced and revealed today – the CSM Sengoku Driver. And while today’s announcement probably didn’t offer Kamen Rider Gaim fans everything they wanted in one shot it does offer quite a lot.  Let’s look at the details and digest them so we’re all on the same page.

CSM Sengoku Driver – Kamen Rider Gaim (March 2021)

  • CSM Sengoku Driver (silver belt)
  • Orange, Kachidoki, Kiwami Lock Seeds
  • Attachment piece for Kiwami/Kachidoki
  • Kamen Rider Gaim Faceplate
  • Lock Seed holder x2
  • Genesis Core
  • Yellow Belt
  • Silver  Belt
  • 35,200 yen

CSM Sengoku Driver – Project Ark (May 2021)

  • CSM Sengoku Driver
  • Blank Faceplate
  • Yellow or Silver Belt (different versions available)
  • 17,600 yen

The CSM Sengoku Driver will come with a large plethora of sound effects, voice clips, and background music from the show.  Thanks in part to an interview with the actors for Kamen Rider Gaim and Kamen Rider Baron, we know that there are many theme songs from the show included in the CSM Sengoku Driver, including the fan-favorite “Ranbu Escalation” song.

Pre-orders begin later today in Japan.

Stay tuned for more details including information on a North American release via Bluefin Brands and Team Kamen Rider.