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“Superchange!”

I know you probably weren’t expecting us to double up on galleries from B-Robo Kabutack with this years’ Toku Toy Box, but just for Christmas we wanted to give you an incredible treat. Today we’re sharing an unprecedented look at an elusive figure of which only 5 exist in the world. We are proud to present this full gallery of the Superchange Silver Chrome Kuwajiro!

You read that right. This incredibly rare figure was limited to just 5. These figures were awarded to 5 young lucky Japanese fans for a Coloring Contest hosted by TV-Kun Magazine in 1997. Since then they’ve mostly faded into obscurity. Most Metal Hero collectors simply don’t know this release exists. The other 4 Kuwajiros are currently in collections somewhere across the world but I was lucky enough to stumble upon an auction for this one myself. And now I’m immeasurably proud to be able to share this full gallery of it below.

We’ve taken over 50 photos of this incredible figure and you can view them all by clicking “Discuss on the The TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. It’s purchases like these that truly excite me. I absolutely love sharing looks at obscure & rare figures with this community, and Silver Kuwajiro fits both those criteria fantastically. I hope you enjoyed this gallery as much I did!

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“Cast Off! Change, Wasp!”

After a pair of Shinkocchou Seihou galleries from Kamen Rider Kabuto we thought we’d roll the clock back a bit for Toku Toy Box. Back to a character that as of yet, hasn’t even been teased to receive the premium renewal treatment that Kabuto, Gattack, & Dark Kabuto have. Join us in a brief look back at S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider TheBee!

While TheBee is one of the older releases in the overall S.H. Figuarts line, as far as Kabuto figures go it was the 10th. So it doesn’t suffer from as many of the issues that plagued early releases in the line-up. While Figuarts of this time are undoubtedly outdated and under-accessorized, TheBee is still a truly memorable design with some charm to it. The figure itself goes for rock bottom prices these days and there’s no sign of a Shinkocchou Seihou renewal on the horizon, yet. The Hopper Bros were just teased at Tamashii Nations 2016 though, so anything’s possible. Check out our full gallery & review to see why TheBee may be worth picking up for now.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can view the entire 40 image gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back on Christmas day with a truly one of a kind gallery for you as well!

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“Now, count up your sins.”

A hotly anticipated release joins the line up for Toku Toy Box! In 2009 any first time fans made their way into Kamen Rider thorough Kamen Rider W, and as collector’s they’ve had to make due with the flawed offerings Bandai had produced up til now, but no more. S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W is finally here and blowing every previous release away!

Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W is in every conceivable way, the superior to the original line of W figuarts. There is no comparison, aside from the painful side by side I made of the two in the thread below. It’s incredible what an additional 5+ years of engineering has done for this line, and this character in particular. W’s suit is lavishly faithfully recreated here, and the figure has the properly engineered articulation to make full use of the charms and body language this design is capable of. Add a fully functional Double Driver with removable Gaia Memories and the two most perfect scarves ever, and you have the #1 Kamen Rider release of the year. Hands down.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post, but you can view over 70 images of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see entire gallery and review. We’ll be back in two more days with another Toku Toy Box Gallery!

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Rounding out the rest of tonight’s official image drop we get a trifecta of releases from Space Sheriff Gavan!

First up we have a special 2-pack featuring S.H. Figuarts Gavan & his long awaited Saibarian! This 2-pack features the first use of the Renewal Gavan body. Not to be outdone, if you don’t wish to pick up this 2-pack with the improved Gavan then you can also pick up the single release of S.H. Figuarts Saibarian on it’s own. Lastly we have the first figuart from the upcoming Space Squad Dekaranger/Gavan team-up movie, S.H. Figuarts Gavan Type G Space Squad version. This release of the figure appears to also utilize the new renewal Gavan body but also includes the new Laser Blade Origin weapon.

Pricing & Release Info
S.H. Figuarts Gavan & Saibarian Set – June 2017 13,500 yen
S.H. Figuarts Saibarian single release – June 2017 7020 yen
S.H. Figuarts Gavan Type G Space Squad Ver. – May 2017 6480 yen

All three of these items will be released as Tamashii Web Exclusive items next year. So be sure to get with your favorite Tamashii Web Exclusive middleman or service.

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It’s the middle of the month which means it’s time for a fresh batch of official images from Tamashii Nations! Tonight kicks off with official images & release info for the upcoming S.I.C. Mashin Chaser!

S.I.C. Mashin Chaser was first revealed at Tamashii Nations 2016 in October. Since then we’ve wondered when this beauty would be released, thankfully we can look forward to it now in May 2017. This gorgeous figure is loaded down with accessories as well, including 2 sets of hands, all 3 Viral Cores, the Break Gunner, & the Busou Chaser parts!

S.I.C. Mashin Chaser will be released as Tamashii Web Exclusive for 9180 yen.

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Announced only days ago, Premium Bandai has just updated their order page for the Complete Selection Modification New Den-O Belt with official images and release info!

The CSM New Den-O Belt is the first Den-O related entry in this high end replica line in over 8 years. And it looks like they pulled out all the stops for this one. Not only can this belt be used for New Den-O’s standard Strike Form, but it can also assume Vega Form! Strike Form brings with it a wealth of voice clips from New Den-O’s Imagin, Teddy. While the briefly used Vega Form mode brings voice clips of Deneb from when he possessed New Den-O in the Decade crossover film. In all, this belt includes more than 50 sounds & voice clips! New Den-O’s Belt also includes his Rider Pass, Teddy’s Rider Ticket, & a blank New Den-O Ticket.

The CSM New Den-O Belt retails for 14,040 yen and will be released as a Premium Bandai exclusive in May 2017.

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“Superchange!”

We’re doubling up with yet another retro gallery for this years’ Toku Toy Box! For last years giveaway we took a look at the impressive Superchange DX Kabutack set, and this year we’re following up with Kabutack’s friend and ally, Superchange Kuwajiro!

Kuwajiro, like Kabutack, features an interesting and fun SD style Normal Mode, but by way of the Superchange gimmick can assume the more heroic Super Mode! Each figure in this line features the two, but perhaps Kuwajiro’s are the most similar. While he’s certainly not the most dynamic figure in the line, like everyone else he still has quite the charm to him. And thanks to his included Hasamic Cutter he packs a little bit of heat to make up for it.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can see the entire 40 image gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in two days with yet another gallery for Toku Toy Box!

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“Nice Drive!”

The prototype of Proto-Drive arrives in our latest gallery from Kamen Rider Drive! Hailing from Ghost X Drive Movie Wars Genesis, this form has actually been placed outside Drive continuity by a rare announcement from Toei. But that hasn’t stopped us from reviewing S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive for Toku Toy Box!

In the context of the film, Shinnosuke & Takeru are trapped 10 years in the past. So this form is a pre-cursor even to Kamen Rider Proto-Drive, totally experimental, much more dangerous than Type Speed, and actually less powerful. Only Shinnosuke’s experience as the completed Drive in the present allowed him to master the Zero Drive form.

With all that in mind please look below to see our full gallery of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive! Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post in order to see to complete 50+ image gallery! We’ll be back in 2 more days with yet another Toku Toy Box gallery!

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And the next CSM release has been officially announced! If you can’t tell from my initial excitement, this one is very near and dear to me in particular. Up next for Premium Bandai’s exclusive high end role play line is the Complete Selection Modification New Den-O Belt! The original CSM Den-O Belt was actually released way back in 2008. So it’s taken quite a long time for Kotaro/New Den-O to finally receive his.

In the near future Premium Bandai will be updating their website with more information on this exciting release. We’ll be sure to to keep you up to date when they do!

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Official images and release info have just dropped courtesy of Tamashii Nations for S.H. Figuarts Super Evolved Heart Roidmude!

Super Evolved Heart was confirmed for release late last month but these official images finally give us a really great look at it. But don’t expect this release to outdo the originals’ accessories. As with the first S.H. Figuarts Heart, Super Evolved Heart only includes 3 sets of additional hands.

S.H. Figuarts Super Evolved Heart Roidmude will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in May 2017 for 5940 yen.