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Revealed and already available for order via the Tamashii Web Shop is yet another entry into Bandai’s recent Kikaider subline of S.H. Figuarts!

The personal ride of Kikaider 01, the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine is a successor to the original Kikaiders Side Machine. A rather fantastic design, though most definitely one straight out of the 70’s, the Double Machine will fit right in with your growing Kikaider collection. It’ll most certainly fit in with mine! It looks like the only included accessories this go around will be a repeat of the last 2 Kikaider themed vehicles, spare handle bars and a set of optional licensed decals!

S.H. Figuarts Double Machine will be released in September for 7560 yen via the Tamashii Web Shop. Get with your web exclusive middleman to secure a pre-order today!

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4/23 Update – New clear image of this figure showing a close up of the details!

In a turn of events that has surprised many, we’ve officially learned which rider will be Bandai’s next entry in the high end Shinkochu Seiho subline of S.H. Figuatrts. Following on from Kabuto, Hibiki, Kuuga, & Agito is none other than the destroyer of worlds, Kamen Rider Decade!

At this time we’ve yet to receive confirmation on release date and pricing but the prototype image shown gives us our first look at this new version of Kamen Rider Decade. Already a vast improvement on the original S.H. Figuarts Decade release, we can’t wait to find out what accessories this second attempt at the figure comes with!

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Tamashii’s main page has updated with a few images of September 2015 releases.

The most interesting item listed is SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Kivala! Kivala is a Rider with only ONE on-screen appearance, occurring in Kamen Rider Movie War 2010.

At the time of writing, Kivala appears to be a mass-release figure. Price details are not yet confirmed. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

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Ahead of it’s July release, Premium Bandai has just shown off a display copy of their upcoming Super Sentai Artisan Shinobimaru!

This highly poseable recreation of Shinobimaru is a full on replacement for the standard DX toy that can take it’s place in the set of the combined Shurikenjin. Though it can’t replicate Shinobimaru’s arm mode it’s incredibly faithful robot mode and articulation has piqued the interest of many collectors.

Super Sentai Artisan Shinobimaru orders will remain open through May 8th, and it will retail for 5378 yen upon release!

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As is usual these rumors come from the reliable dukemon22, currently posted up over at Rangerboard.com. We can’t yet confirm the validity of this info at this time so take this information as rumor, but this sound very very promising.

DX LionHaOh (9800 yen): A large castle type mecha with a Lion motif piloted by Akaninger Chouzetsu (see below for that one). When Shurikenjin & Bison King combine with it Shurikenjin indeed sits in the throne like the Otomonin! Combined form is named HaOh Shurikenjin.

Shoubu Chozetsu Changer (Battle Transcendance Changer): Allows Akaninger to become Akaninger Chouzetsu. A fully armored soldier form with castle like features as well. Aoninger & Kininger can also access this form. The changer is wrist worn & apparently includes a Lion type Shuriken and another with the kanji for “Shoubu” on it. The Changer can combine with the Ichibantou to form the Ichiban Shoubu Gatana.

Otomin Series EX DinoMaru (3800 yen): And orange Dinosaur type remold of Paonmaru with a drill for a tail. Exclusive to the Ninninger summer movie, it combines to form Dino Shurikenjin.

Any rampant rumors or speculation about Ninninger you’d like to share? Feel free to pop into our official rumors & speculation thread!

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UFO washoi!

TokuNation returns to the team of ninjas that refuses to hide with Shuriken Sentai Ninninger! And today we’re taking a look at the second release in the Otomonin series of additional mecha, DX UFOmaru!

Apparently the original Otomonin, UFOmaru is the being which all of the Ninninger’s mecha technology is based on. Rather interestingly UFOmaru is also the first and so far only literal UFO based mecha in Super Sentai. We’ve had spaceships in the past but this one takes the cake. An interesting design, UFOmaru can alternate between the traditional “saucer” mode and his own unique robot form that stands tall with Paonmaru & Shinobimaru. When used in place of Shinobimaru, Shurikenjin UFO is formed! Armed with the 3-barrelled UFOmaru Launcher, Shurikenjin UFO succeeds in being another new and unique combination that’s a welcome breath of fresh air.

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post in order to see a comprehensive gallery of over 50 images as well as a full review for DX UFOmaru. We’ll see you again in a few weeks for our next ninja themed gallery installment with DX Bison Buggy & Rodeomaru!

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Paon! Paon! Paon! Wasshoi!

Shuriken Sentai Ninninger is moving right along in both show & toyline. The first release in the DX Otomonin series for Ninninger recently hit Japanese retail and we’ve finally gotten our copy in hand for review. Today we’re taking a look at DX Paonmaru!

Paonmaru made it’s first appearance a matter of weeks ago on Ninninger and as the name implies Paonmaru is an elephant. It came to the aid of the Ninningers as the first of the restored Sealing Shurikens. Not only does it have a role as a beast, but it can also be reconfigured into a small robot formation that’s very similar to Shinobimaru at a basic level. Though Paonmaru has a bit more bulk to it. The real star of the show however is this machine’s combination with Shurikenjin, Shurikenjin Paon! Wielding the Paon Axes Shurikenjin Paon benefits from the inherently awesome articulation of the primary figure.

Check out over 50 images as well as a full review of this wonderful new addition to the toyline of Shuriken Sentai Ninninger after the jump! We’ll be back later this week with our look at DX UFOmaru!

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The American ninja himself, Starninger, will be making his debut on Shuriken Sentai Ninninger in episode 9. But for now you can tide yourself over with full official images of DX Bison King!

Composed of Rodeomaru & the Bison Buggy, Bison King is set for an April 2015 release and retails for 6800 yen. You can currently pre-order this set from Hobby Link Japan for 5440 yen or alternatively at Amazon Japan for 7344 yen.

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Coming off our 400th anniversary special our resident Photo & Content contributor Ryan is back to continue his series of classic Kamen Rider W galleries! Today he’s taking a look at S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider W Luna/Trigger!

One of the myriad two tone forms Kamen Rider W has access to, Luna/Trigger is one of his 3 “basic” combos. The Luna Gaia Memory gives W the ability to stretch his limbs in incredible inhuman ways, whil the Trigger Memory gives him access to the powerful Trigger Magnum. The potent combination of the two allows W to hit otherwise impossible targets in spectacular ways.

Check out our full review & gallery of this figure by clicking “discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post.

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Originall revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014 today brings official images and release info for Kamen Rider X’s S.H. Figuarts Cruiser!

Set for release as a Tamshii Web Exclusive X’s Cruiser will be released two ways. One, as a single pack release of just the stand alone bike for 4860 yen. Alternatively a 2-pack will also be offered featuring the Cruiser and a reissue of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider X! This 2-pack will retail for 8316 yen. Both sets will be available in August 2015.

Be sure to get with your preferred Tamashii Web Exclusive Middleman service now to reserve either release!