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under Super Sentai

A new round of toy catalog scans has finally hit the Internet, revealing some interesting new items for Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger!

*First up is a new Mecha, Cube Whale! Unlocked along with the WhaleCharge Gun, CubeWhale can transform into a massive powerful mecha known as Dodekai-Oh! Even greater powers are unleashed when Dodekai-Oh combines with all 13 other Cubes to create the mighty Wild Tosai Dodeka King formation!

*Next is another Auxiliary Mecha, Cube Octopus! This green cube can combine with Zyuoh King to form Zyuoh King Octopus, giving a helicopter backpack to Zyuoh King.

*Last but certainly not least is a recolor of the Zyuoh Changer identified as the Zyuoh Changer Final. This golden enhancement will be used by the previously-unrevealed SEVENTH Zyuohger, none other than Zyuoh Bird!

Definitely some exciting moments ahead for the 40th Super Sentai Series! Stay tuned to TokuNation for all Zyuohger news!

under Kamen Rider, Other Conventions

Long hoped for by collectors it seems we may be one step closer to finally having S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider J! J, is currently on display at Chara Expo 2016 in Singapore. An unexpected reveal for sure, we currently don’t have estimates on release date or pricing for J. For all we know he could disappear in to the vault of unreleased prototypes, but let’s hope not.

You may recall Kamen Rider J as the last of the trilogy of 90’s rider movies including Shin & ZO. Created after the official Showa period ended these three riders are still classified with their earlier predecessors rather than the Heisei segment of the franchise. If J is indeed released then that means the Showa era of Kamen Rider will officially be complete in figure form. All 15 main Showa riders will at least adorn your shelves together.

So what do you think about this reveal? Will it finally fill that longstanding hole in your collection? And as is often the question, where is Kiva, the long missing Heisei Rider? Sound off in the comments!

under General Tokusatsu News

You’ve seen them throughout the years at various Tamashii Nations events and wondered “when can I buy those?!” No it’s not the long lost prototypes of the SWAT Dekarangers or Rio & Mele. But the Blank figures we’ve all come to know. Used to showcase new body & articulation sculpts as well as Tamashii Effects we all wondered if these unique figures would ever be released. Now, they have. So today we’re taking an extensive look at S.H. Figuarts Body-Kun (Gray) DX Set!

Body-Kun is a wonderfully generic figure. The basis for any custom you desire, the subject of any photograph you can imagine, and the ultimate piece of reference for an artist. Body-Kun & the simultaneously released Body-Chan are perhaps the most uninhibited and fun figuarts I’ve ever handled. Loaded down with a plethora of accessories including a multitude of hands, weapons, and every day devices, this seemingly lifeless faceless figure manages to express more in body language alone than most other figuarts ever can.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can view the full 60+ image gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. I had a lot of fun shootinhg this gallery, more than I ever anticipated. So I hope you enjoy it.

under Super Sentai

At Tokyo Toy Show last month, we saw a new set of plush dolls based on the four Zyuman heroes from Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger.

Now, new official images of these items have been posted online– confirming the price and release date for these items!

The Zyuman plush dolls- officially named the Atsumare! Zyuman Series will be released on July 30, 2016. Each doll will cost a mere 1620 Yen before shipping and handling! Consult your preferred Super Sentai retailer if you are interested in adding this series to your collection.

under Kamen Rider

“My life’s gonna burn bright!”

The hero that transcends death has arrived in a brand new gallery! S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii is the first entry in Tamashiii Nations’ latest Kamen Rider subline. As such he’s got to set a new bar for what we can expect with the next year or so of related releases. So how is it? Well to be honest Ghost Ore Damashii has gotten a bad rap. Some cases of bad QC coupled with some exaggerations about poor articulation made this an unpopular release.

However Ghost is actually a really faithful release, a nearly spot on representation of the show suit. And yes while there are some minor issues with articulation, he manages to carry a ton of personality in his sculpt. Ghost also comes with his trademark Gan Gun Saber (which can transform to a degree), an alternate hoodie to put over his head, and a 1st run bonus in the form of a to scale Yurusen figure! Honestly as much as I wanted to hate this figure, I found a lot to like about it.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can view the full 60 images of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post!

under Kamen Rider

After a 2 month hiatus thanks to technical issues I’m back with a new gallery to kick off July! With new camera in hand and a backlog of recent releases to photograph I’m ready to start livening up our gallery section again so I hope you enjoy the ride as well! It’s going to be a learning experience for both of us as I introduce you to new figures, and I explore my new camera in depth. But for now, today’s subject is the recently released S.H. Figuarts Kabuto Extender!

A great companion piece to S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kabuto, which was released in 2014. This vehicles’ release comes quite a while after that but coincided with a reissue of Kabuto. And as far as Rider Machines go, Kabuto Extender is a fairly bare bones release but one that compliments the Kabuto already present in your collection very nicely. You won’t find much new to talk about with this release, but if you’re a fan of the Kabuto series or character, you’ll love it.

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see over 30 images of this fantastic addition to the line. Several more figuarts galleries are on their way after this as well, this is only the tip of the iceberg!

under Godzilla

Perhaps the most terrifying iteration of the king of monsters yet is coming up for release in a few months and today Bandai has released a full set of official images for him! S.H. Monsterarts Shin Godzilla, from director Hideaki Anno’s upcoming Shin Godzilla film, is presented in these official images in all of his horrifying glory.

Scheduled as a retail release in November, Shin Godzilla will retail for 12,960 yen. This behemoth figure comes in at over 7″ (18 cm) tall and has a body length from head to tail of over 16″ (40 cm)! So Shin Godzilla certainly seems to live up to the radical take on the character we’ve seen in the films’ trailer. He does not however appear to come with any sort of effect parts or other accessories.

Check out all the official images of S.H. Monsterarts Shin Godzilla after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

under Kamen Rider

With some recent magazine scans confirming his release, Tamashii Nations has just updated their monthly Tamashii Pickup page with select official images of  S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Omega!

As confirmed previously Amazon Omega will be released in November for 5616 yen as a retail release. Though not pictured here his co-lead rider Amazon Alpha will also be released the following month for the same price. For now these images confirm the inclusion of 3 accessories for Omega; a Violent Punish slashing effect part, the Violent Break Spear, and the Violent Break Blade.

We’ll update you again when full official images are available for S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Omega.

under Kamen Rider

Three new trademarks for Bandai Japan have surfaced online, potentially giving us some more information about the recently-trademarked new Rider series Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!

*First, the GamerDriver! This is most likely Ex-Aid’s transformation device.
*Next, the Rider Gashat– possibly a weapon or accessory.
*Last, the Gashacon Breaker– maybe related to this seasons’ collectible gimmick.

These listings have some fans speculating that Kamen Rider Ex-Aid may be a videogame/technology-themed series, similar to MegaRanger. However, this remains only a rumor at time of writing, no information relating to Kamen Rider Ex-Aid has been confirmed by official sources.

Feel free to join in our Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Rumor Thread to share your thoughts and fears about the upcoming series!

under General Tokusatsu News

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