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Drive! Type Technic!

TokuNation has filled up with some high octane Kamen Rider Drive action for your viewing pleasure! Today we’re taking a looking at the 5th entry in the Tire Koukan toy line, the master of machines himself, TK-05 Kamen Rider Drive Type Technic!

Type Technic is a unique form. Rather than offering raw power to Drive it gives him highly technical skills like machine manipulation, increased dexterity, and near perfect accuracy. What the Tire Koukan figure of Technic gives us is another incredible addition to this growing line. Included with Technic are the standard Type Technic Tire you need to complete his basic look, the Fire Braver Tire, and Drive’s Door Gun! As far as complete packages go, Type Technic is yet another one in this line. This figure differs just a bit from previous Tire Koukan releases and we welcome you to read our review to find out how.

Or why not take a few minutes to check out a video review of TK-05 by my frequent collaborator Baltmatrix!

Check out the above video as well as 65 images of this great figure after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And don’t forget to leave a comment in that thread as well, it’ll enter you into our massive Toku Toy Box Giveaway! Specifically this gallery thread enters you in for a chance to win our Top Gear Rider Legends Prize Pack! If you need a refresher on the rules and prize packs then check them out here, and good luck!

 

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Type…. A mysterious new hero joins the Tire Koukan toy line from Kamen Rider Drive! The first of likely many Premium Bandai TK releases is now up for order, TKPB01 Kamen Rider Proto-Drive!

Proto-Drive is the rider still surrounded by mysteries in Drive. But many of them should be brought to light soon in the upcoming Kamen Rider Drive Episode 0 which will be given away to movie goers at the Drive X Gaim Full Throttle Movie. 

For now though Premium Bandai is wetting our appetite for this shadowy rider with a Tire Koukan release. Proto-Drive includes the Prototype Tire already attached, but as a bonus for this premium release he also exclusively includes the Dimension Cab Tire! Which has a magnet that allows to be attached to metal surfaces. No other weapons or accessory are included but we’ve yet to properly see Proto-Drive use weapons before anyway.

TKPB01 Proto-Drive is open for pre-order for 3780 yen, and will remain open through February with an actual release in May. 

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Tire Koukan!

Ready to start your engine? TokuNation has that covered for you! We’re back with another look at Kamen Rider Drive! And this time we’re spotlighting the Tire Koukan TK-04 Tire Set 2 with a gallery!

Tire Set 2, much like Tire Set 1, is an accessory set of sorts for your other Tire Koukan figures. And just like the first set, this one includes three brand new tires! Spin Mixer being the most plain of the 3 doesn’t come with any accessories, nor should it. Much like Funky Spike it’s just a generic extra tire for the gimmick. However Mad Doctor includes the Cure Quicker defibrillator  device and looks pretty sharp on Drive Type Speed or Wild. But the real winner of this set is the 3rd and most awesome tire, Dream Vegas! Get ready to recreate scenes of an abnormally stretched out Kamen Rider with this one or recreate some classic fights with the included Drum Shields!

In any case we’ve attached a selection of images to this news post, but we’ve also assembled a full 40 image gallery after the jump for your viewing pleasure. But also don’t forget that this gallery qualifies you for our Toku Toy Box giveaway! Simply leave a comment in the discussion thread attached to this post and your name will be entered into the drawing for the Top Gear Rider Legends Prize Pack! Full official rules & details of Toku Toy Box posted here. Good luck!

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Hot on the heels of a new Tire Koukan reveal earlier this week in the form of TK-09 Drive Type Formula, we have new images revealing the roleplay toys to go along with that form!

The DX Trailer Cannon is first the thing up. A weapon standard to Drive Type Formula, the Trailer cannon is very clearly based on a tractor trailer which would transport cars. It appears that Shift Cars can be inserted into the cannon by way of a port on top, though there’s no way to confirm if the cannon does or does not shoot the cars as projectiles yet. The Trailer Cannon also includes the Type Formula Shift Car Drive needs to access his new form.

And what would a Trailer styled weapon be without a racing pit crew of Shift Cars? Three additional Shift Cars for Drive Type Formula to use have also been revealed! Shift Mantann F01, based on a gas refueling tank, Shift Jack F02 based on a car jack, and Shift Spanner F03  based on a spanner/wrench.

It certainly looks like Kamen Rider Drive will be turning his racing theme up to 11 as the series progress with Forumla and the yet to be seen Dead Heat as well. We’ll keep you informed of all the new gears this series shifts into as they happen!

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Following along from today’s full hi-res reveal of DX Shurikenjin from Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, we have an update on the first 2 additional mecha of the series!

The first of two additional releases in the line, subtitled オトモ忍シリーズ or Otomo Shinobi, is DX Paonmaru! Paonmaru is a large green elephant in his individual mode. Much like Shinobimaru and Dragomaru, Paonmaru also has a unique sort of inner robot can take a seat in the throne on Shurikenjin’s chest. Meanwhile the rest of him forms new armor, a Shuriken helmet, & a large sword for the newly dubbed Shurikinjin Paon to wield!

The second release in the Otomo Shinobi line is so far the most unique mecha for Ninninger, DX UFOmaru! As the name implies UFOmaru is indeed a saucer-esque space ship! As with Paonmaru, UFOmaru has a unique individual inner robot mode as well that allows him to sit on Shinobimaru’s throne. Meanwhile the rest of him becomes a new Shuriken helmet and a large 3-barreled cannon! This form is known as Shurikenjin UFO.

Stay tuned as yet more details of the 39th sentai, Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, are revealed!

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After a series of blurry images we finally have an incredible hi-res look at the main mecha of the 39th Super Sentai series Shuriken Sentai Ninninger!

DX Shurikenjin is already shaping up to be one of the most impressive sentai robos in years. As initial information suggested Shurikenjin is made up of 5 individual machines of various types. Shinobimaru (ninja), Dragomaru (dragon), Dumpmaru (dump truck), Wanmaru (dog), & Byunmaru (train).

This new hi-res images not only confirms this information but also how the Shinobi Shuriken swapping gimmick works in regards to Shurikenjin’s helmets and forms, very much reminiscent of Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. 

This image also shows the first of Shurikenjin’s many alternate forms, Shurikenjin Drago! In this combination, SHinobimaru & Dragomaru swap places from chest to arm as Dragonmaru takes the throne. His Shuriken then becomes the new head of this dragon-esque form.

Click the link at bottom of this article to be taken to our full Shuriken Sentai Ninninger catalog discussion!

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At last some new images for the 39th Super Sentai Series have come online!We now have full images of several key elements in the Shuriken Sentai Ninninger merchandise catalog, including:

*The Ninningers’ main weapon and changer, the Shinobi Ichibangatana -a sword that all five Ninningers take into combat.

*As reported previously, this years’ primary collector gimmick involves Shinobi Shurikens that can unlock new powers, weapons and can create new weapons and features when used with individual mecha as well as DX Shurikenjin. Each Ninninger carries Shurikens in the Ninnin Buckle.

*The Ninningers also have a blaster weapon, the Gama Gama Ju– a gun shaped like a frog.

*Another piece of the Ninningers’ arsenal is the Karakuri Hengen– a massive Shuriken capable of 3 distinctive forms- Blade, Claw and Bow.

*The last new Shuriken revealed in this catalog is the Goton Shinobi Shuriken which allows the Ninningers to attack with any one of five elements: Fire, Water, Wood, Metal or Earth.

Feel free to join in our ongoing Ninninger Catalog Discussion Thread & share your thoughts on all that this new Super Sentai Series has to offer!

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Once again TokuNation has another classic gallery for you! A few weeks ago we posted our S.H. Figuarts Kikaider gallery, and today we’re sharing the follow up to that figure with S.H. Figuarts Hakaider! This cyborg is the product of the evil organization DARK, though he has an incredibly tragic secret and past as well. The arch nemesis of Kikaider, Hakaider appeared very late in the original TV series run but is easily the most memorable villain in the franchise.

Today’s gallery of S.H. Figuarts Hakaider focuses on this excellent figures sculpt as well as the heightened functionality it enjoys compared to Kikaider. Such as the higher accessory count with 3 pairs of hands, a replacement shin, and the trademark Hakaider Shot handgun. But let’s not forget Hakaider’s best gimmick, his removeable brain! Yes you did read that right, get ready to create all kinds of quirky scenarios with this cyborg soldier.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but a full 45 image gallery awaits after the jump, just click “Discuss on the TokuNation forums” at the bottom of this post. And definitely be sure to post in this thread. The S.H.Figuarts Hakaider Gallery is one of our eligible Toku Toy Box entry threads! Simply join in the discussion after the jump for  your chance to win one of our 4 massive prize packs! Specifically this gallery will enter you in for our:

Monolithic Monsters Prize Pack
– Ultra-Act Ultraman Jack
– NECA Godzilla 2014 (12″ head to tail)
– NECA Pacific Rim Striker Eureka
– NECA Pacific Rim Crimson Typhoon
– Diamond Select Godzilla Classic Bust bank
– Godzilla Minimates Series 1 Boxed Set
– Diamond/Previews Exclusive Godzilla 1965 Sofubi

Good luck to all and expect several more Toku Toy Box entry threads this week!

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Type Formula! It appears that the next upgrade for Kamen Rider Drive has been revelead! Well sort of.

Today brings us not only more Ninninger images but also a pair of silhouettes for Drive. One gives us a decent look at the profile for Kamen Rider Drive Type Formula. The other is an advertisement for the upcoming Tire Koukan TK-09 figure of this form. Type Formula appears to keep in line with the basic Drive style but it appears to move the TK gimmick once again, but this time to the figures wrists! A rather large spoiler has also been added to Drive’s shoulder/neck area! The accessory included is this forms new weapon, the Trailer Cannon!

TK-09 Drive Type Formula will be 3500 yen.

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Yet more figures revealed in the initial Shuriken Sentai Ninninger toy information reported by TokuNation.com earlier this week, have had some more light shed on them!

Though this is yet another blurry image in a series of them, we have our first look at upcoming additional mecha from Ninninger! First up is DX Paonmaru, a large green elephant which can assume it’s own unique robot mode AND create a new set of armor as well as what appears to be a large broadsword for DX Shurikenjin! Includes the  Paon Shuriken as well.

Next we have the most odd entry in the series thus far, DX UFOmaru! That’s right! In a series about super heroic ninjas that already used Dump Trucks & Dragons we have a literal UFO! UFOmaru appears to have his own unique robot mode and can also become a new set of armor for DX Shurikenjin fully equipped with a triple barreled rifle! Includes the UFO Shuriken as well.

Stay tuned as yet more Ninninger catalog images begin to leak!