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Bandai has published the first official images for the next Super Sentai Mecha release in their Super Minipla model lineup- the Victory Robo from 1999’s KyuKyu Sentai GoGo V (or, if you prefer the American adaptation- Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue.)

This minipla release features all five of the 99 Machines used by the GoGo V team- Red Ladder, Blue Thrower, Green Hover, Yellow Armor, & Pink Aider. The new figures are able to perfectly recreate Victory Robos’ iconic combination sequence and a variety of action poses.

Sadly, price & release date for the Super Minipla Victory Robo have not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable toyline!

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“Precious friends, fight together with me!”

7 years after Earth first encountered the giant of light Ultraman, Ultraman Taro arrived! Taking the human Kotaro Higashi as his host, Taro fought against legions of Kaiju as they invaded the Earth. And for years since, Taro has fought hard and earned the respect of his peers. Mentoring new generations of heroes at the Ultra Coliseum, Taro also went on to instruct and guide the likes of Mebius & Ginga. This Master fighter has lived a long and hard fought life, but that didn’t stop him from settling down either. Passing his skills down to yet another generation, Taro instills the hope & power of the land of light in his son, Ultraman Taiga!

Recently we had a chance to review both S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga, and the Ultraman Suit Ver 7 thanks to our good friends at Bluefin Brands. Now they’ve treated us to something a bit more classic with S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro! Hailing from the 6th Ultra series which bears his name, many a fan of the New Generation Ultras will recognize Taro from his time mentoring Ginga. This figure will appeal to any fan of the character though. Recereating his timeless appearance and updating his articulation to modern standards, SHF Taro will stand tall with your other heroes. Armed with the mighty Bracelet Lancer, Taro also includes the iconic Storium Ray effect part for all of your Kaiju destroying needs!

We’ve packed a full 50+ image gallery into the review thread linked below. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the entire thread for S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro. Next time, we’re finally rounding out our reviews of Power Rangers Lighting Collection Wave 3 with the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger!

 

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“Actually. I’m Ultraman.”

In a world where the giant of light Ultraman, left Earth years ago, the SSSP has found a new way to defend their world. Relying on individuals who possess the Ultraman Factor, and equipping them with suits of armor, the heroes of Earth fight back Kaiju! But in the case of Dan Moroboshi, he has no Ultraman Factor. Lucky for him, SSSP has developed a next generation Ultraman suit specifically for those who don’t possess these abilities. The Ultraman Suit Ver. 7 not bestows non-powered individuals with the ability to fight Kaiju, but it can be upgraded after repeated combat. Evolving and adapting to any situation, the Seven Suit is a force to be reckoned with!

The Ultraman Suit Ver 7 is a gorgeous entry in Tamashii Nations Ultraman line of S.H. Figuarts. Recreating the Seven Suit as it appears in the Netflix ULTRAMAN anime, this figure implements some dynamic and interesting new choices for articulation we don’t often see. That being said, it makes for a figure with tons of expressive personality. Armed with his Throwing Knife & Specium Sword and a sweeping fiery effect part for it, Dan Moroboshi is ready to defend the Earth!

Check out our full 60+ image gallery of the Seven Suit after the jump! Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery & review. Next time we visit a hero of the Showa era with Ultraman Taro!

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“Ultralive!”

The Dark Spark War. The forces of good and evil battling across infinite dimensions. The bleak future where Ultraman Ginga battled his evil half, Dark Lugiel. Ended in a draw, every Ultraman, Woman, Alien, & Monster across reality was reduced to lifeless Spark Dolls. Scattering among the stars, some, fell to Earth. There, Hikaru Raido has returned to his hometown to sort through visions of the future. But before he can find the answers, Hikaru meets Ultraman Taro! Retaining his sentience as a Spark Doll, Taro uses his experience to guide the young Hikaru along his new journey as he discovers the secrets of the Dark Spark War, and protects the Earth as Ultraman Ginga!

S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga is a milestone to me. I remember reviewing the old Ultra-Act release back in 2014 and thinking it was pretty great. It goes without saying that the Figuart, improves on that release in every conceivable way. With a defined sculpt, lavish details, and astounding articulation improvements, Ultraman Gina can pose with the best of them. And he looks incredibly stylish while doing so! Including multiple sets of hands and a color timer, Ginga also carries his powerful Ginga Spark Lance and comes with a effect part to recreate the Ginga Cross Shoot!

We’ve put together over 60 images of S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga for your viewing pleasure. You can see the entire gallery and read through our extensive review after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the Tokunation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Coming up soon, we’re doing two more back to back Ultra galleries! S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro & Ultraman Suit Ver. 7!

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Bandai Japan has uploaded the first full-length trailer for the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager!

Originally viewed at the Toei press conference a few days ago, this trailer gives us our first proper look at the Kiramagers in action and in civilian form- along with a few other surprises.

Mashin Sentai Kiramager officially begins March 8 2020! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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After an exciting debut at the official Toei press conference, we now have our first look at the DX Mecha for the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager!

The five Mashins are sentient gems that take on the form of vehicles to assist the Kiramagers in battle-

*KirameReds’ Mashin Fire
*KirameBlues’ Mashin Jetter
*KirameGreens’ Mashin Mach
*KirameYellows’ Mashin Shovellow
*KiramePinks’ Mashin Hellicop

Together, the Mashins form the might robot, Kiramaizin! Mashin Fire becomes the legs, Shoyellow forms the left arm, Mach forms the head, Hellicop forms the torso and Jetter becomes a sword.

The DX Kiramaizin is currently scheduled for release on March 7 2020!

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“Henshin!”

When the Destroyer of Worlds, Kamen Rider Decade, embarked on a journey through the worlds of the Heisei Riders he came upon something familiar. A world, besieged by the ancient Gurongi, and protected by a hero bearing the Linto Tribe’s Arcle. But beneath this familiar form, was someone different. Often unsure of his abilities, but ready to protect the smiles of the people of his world, Yusukue Onodera stood against darkness as Kamen Rider Kuuga! Choosing to join Tsukasa on his journey through dimensions, protecting everyone’s smiles on the way, Yusuke grew into the confident hero he was also meant to be.

From Tamashii Nations we have what some would say is a long overdue release in the form of Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form (Decade Version)! At first glance this figure would seem identical to the original Shinkocchou Seihou Kuuga, but in fact the suit used in Decade (which is reflected in this figure) had a subtle metallic red sheen to it. Outside of this though, what we have here is an identically constructed and accessorized figure to the original Kuuga release. Which is not a bad thing! Shinkocchou Seihou Kuuga was a brilliant figure when it was released, and this clever reissue of the mold will not only work for fans seeking to complete a Decade collection, but it also gives collectors who missed it the first time around another chance to handle this excellent figure.

We’ve assembled a huge 70+ image gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form Decade Ver. You can check out the entire gallery and our extensive review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Tomorrow, we journey to the land of light with our first Ultraman figure review in some time with S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga!

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Rejoice, for a new era in SH Figuarts has begun!

We have some early images of the first new Kamen Rider reveal for the SH Figuarts line in 2020- and the choice is a fan-favorite: Kamen Rider Zi-O Trinity! By uniting the powers of 3 Riders, Trinity becomes strong enough to destroy AnotherRiders as they battle across time.

Sadly, no price or release details for SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Trinity Form have been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Figuart reveals!

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The first official images for the first wave of DX merchandise for the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager!

This is our best look yet at the core arsenal for this new Super Sentai team, which includes 3 major components:

*First, the DX KirameChanger! This is the henshin device used by the Kiramagers, a wrist-mounted device with a tire design. Touching the Changer triggers the activation sound- KireameGO! The DX KirameChanger is priced at 4400 Yen.

*Next, the DX KirameShot! This sidearm appears to be based on a racecar and fires disc-shaped KirameBullets. The DX KirameShot will cost 4950 Yen.

*Finally, rounding out the teams’ weaponry is the aircraft-inspired blade, DX KirameSword! This Sword is priced at 4180 Yen. The KirameSword & KirameShot can be combined to form the DX KirameBuster which delivers a powerful finishing attack.

Mashin Sentai Kiramager will begin hitting store shelves in March 2020!

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“I won’t lose myself anymore.
This power is all mine now!”

The Hazard Trigger. With it, Sento Kiryu can gain the upper hand in any fight, becoming an unstoppable berserker in the process. To contain the uncontrollable power, he develops a new bottle to channel his strength and consciousness. Surpassing the genius of Takumi Katsuragi, the Full Full Rabbit Tank Bottle creates Kamen Rider Build Rabbit Rabbit Form! Representing his home Seito in the 3-round battle, Build will test his new power against the dangerous Kamen Rider Rogue.

Rabbit Rabbit Form joins an ever expanding line up of figures from the world of Build. An extensive repaint/retool of the base rabbit/tank mold and it’s variations, rabbit rabbit evokes the true power of the Rider System. With the added bulk of it’s new armor, it’s an intimidating yet heroic design, and it’s armed with a brand new weapon in the form of the Full Bottle Buster. Getting ever closer to Build’s later seasons forms, this one will please many fans until the hopefully eventual release of Build Genius Form.

We’ve assembled a full 80 image gallery of  Build Rabbit Rabbit Form, which you can see in our full gallery thread after the jump. Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full thread. And remember that commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! Offical rules HERE.