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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The SH Figuarts toyline has a sudden surprise for Kamen Ride Build fans!

At long last, Kamen Rider Build Genius Form will be released in the SH Figuarts toyline- the final form of Kamen Rider Build is recreated in superb detail.

This release will include Kamen Rider Builds’ FullBottle Buster weapon and-thanks to a successful social media campaign- a Hazard Trigger accessory.

SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Genius is currently scheduled for release in July 2022 and priced at 9900 Yen.

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Bandai Japan has revealed some new entries in the 46th Super Sentai toyline!

The series Avataro Sentai DonBrothers marks a break in tradition for Super Sentai- instead of the regular DX Mecha releases the DonBrothers will instead have new forms released as part of the Change Heroes subline.

First up in the series is Change Heroes Don Momotaro Alter– the leader of the DonBrothers transforms from metal peach to giant robot to fight off dangerous enemies using the Don Momotaro Alter Gear. This figure will be cross-compatible with releases from the Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Change Heroes Line. Change Heroes Don Momotaro Alter is priced at 2200 Yen.

The Alter Gears can also awaken the powers of past Super Sentai- with the first release being Ressha Sentai ToQGer! Using the ToQGer Avataro Alter Gear Don Momotaro can combine with the ToQGer Mecha- creating Don ToQ Momotaro Alter! This Change Hero ToQGer will be sold separately for 2200 Yen or in a set with Don Momotaro Alter for 4400 Yen.

Both Change Hero DonBrother Alters are set for release in March 2022!

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Bandai Japan has a special surprise on the horizon for Metal Hero fans!

A Complete Edition of the B-Commander device used by the Juukou B-Fighther team (known to Western audiences as the Big Bad Beetleborgs) has been announced! Pricing & release dates are not confirmed at time of writing.

Orders will officially open on February 3 2022.

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It appears the fan-favorite Shogukan Modeling Project is not done with the Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger series just yet!

A teaser from the recent SMP release of GaoHunter confirms the next release in the line: the mightiest combination, GaoIcarus!

Sadly, no other information about the SMP GaoIcarus release has been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

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Bandai Japan has published a set of images for the first Kamen Rider Revice entries in the SH Figuarts toyline!

*Kamen Rider Revi is perfectly recreated in his Rex Genome form, and includes the Rex VSTamp and the OniBuster 50 weapon. SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Revi is scheduled for release in February 2022 with an initial price of 3850 Yen.

*Kamen Rider Vice features his own Rex Genome form but also includes the Mammoth VSTamp and a separate OniBuster 50 accessory. SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Vice is also scheduled for a February 2022 release priced at 4950 Yen.

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A new Super Sentai means new merchandise!

Today we have our first official images for the first quarter of the 46th Super Sentai series, Avataro Sentai DonBrothers! This quarters’ releases will include:

*A Change Hero set of action figures for each of the DonBrothers- Don Momotaro, Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother– with special weapons. Each Change Hero figure is sold individually for 1650 Yen and a boxset of all five will be available for 8250 Yen.

*The DX DonBlaster! This is the signature weapon & henshin device of the Avataro Sentai. The DonBlaster draws power from the unique Avataro Gears. The DX DonBlasters’ release will include 2 Avataro Gears- Don Momotaro & ZenKaiser. This release will cost 5280 Yen.

*The DX Donbra Buckle acts as a carrying case for the Avataro Gears. This release includes the Gears for Saru Brother, Oni Sister, Kiji Brother & Inu Brother. The DX Donbra Buckle will cost 2970 Yen.

*The DX Zangla Sword– signature weapon of Don Momotaro! This weapon is priced at 4950 Yen.

*The DX Enya Ridon– Don Momotaro’s personal vehicle! First Mecha in the DonBrothers line, the Enya Ridon will cost 4950 Yen.

*And finally, the DX Don ZenkaiOh! This special set is a release of the Enya Ridon bundled with a repack of Zenkaigers’ DX Zenkai Zyuran to complete the double-sided combination. DX Don ZenkaiOh is priced at 8250 Yen.

All this amazing Avataro Sentai DonBrothers will be hitting your preferred tokusatsu dealer in January/February 2022!