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A week ago we celebrated Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever being officially released and subtitled in North America.  Because of your response to the sale that Bluefin Brands and Team Kamen Rider did on their merchandise we are pleased to share with you that three new official Kamen Rider shirts are available to order via Amazon.com!

As with the previous releases these shirts are available in a variety of colors and in USA sizing.  As a personal owner of the previous shirts the quality is fantastic – I recommend going one size larger just because they are a bit snug.

Happy shopping!

 

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It’s go time! Premium Bandai’s 2020 Exclusives are live for pre-order now.  The would be SDCC kick off next week has shifted online.  Among the Tamashii Nations exclusives which are heavily DragonBall related, S.H. MonsterArts Godzilla is getting an Event Exclusive Color edition.  The folks at Bandai were kind enough to send along an early copy, so we’ve run it for some base shots to show what it can do in hand.

Read on to check out our shots, and make sure to hit Premium Bandai to grab your copy!

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With the upcoming United States and Canada premiere of the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie there is a slew of official Kamen Rider merchandise being made available for fans in the United States!  First announced via our friend Ranger Liz and her YouTube Channel, the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie shirts – only available via Premium Bandai in Japan – are available RIGHT NOW on Amazon.com for fans in the United States.

These shirts are shipping from the United States and manufactured in United States sizing.  That’s right – if you wear an XL shirt in the United States – buy an XL shirt.  Unlike their Premium Bandai Japan release you can order them in a variety of colors.  We’ve listed out the main page for each one.

Please note – these are affiliate links.  Clicking the link and purchasing an item helps support the site.

Kamen Rider 20th Series Names & Logos Shirt

Kamen Rider 20th Catchphrase Shirt

Kamen Rider Kicks Shirt

Kamen Rider Logo Shirt

Kamen Rider Kuuga

Kamen Rider Agito

Kamen Rider Ryuki

Kamen Rider Faiz

Kamen Rider Blade

Kamen Rider Hibiki

Kamen Rider Kabuto

Kamen Rider Den-O

Kamen Rider Kiva

Kamen Rider Decade

Kamen Rider W

Kamen Rider OOO

Kamen Rider Fourze

Kamen Rider Wizard

Kamen Rider Gaim

Kamen Rider Drive

Kamen Rider Ghost

Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

Kamen Rider Build

Kamen Rider Zi-O

The Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER movie premieres on Saturday, July 11th on the Nerdist YouTube channel and the Geek & Sundry Twitch channel.  Time TBD.  Available in the United States and Canada.  Be sure to catch Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory, TokuNation, and Tokusatsu Network on a panel hosted by Nerdist via Nerdist House 2020 immediately prior to the movie premiere.

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The Heisei Week celebration is starting a little bit early and we’re okay with that!  Available to pre-order RIGHT NOW at the Team Kamen Rider website (via Bluefin Brands) are the following items:

These items have been brought over to the United States specifically for the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations FOREVER Movie premiere.  These are in limited quantity.  Most of these items arrive in stock on July 20th.  Help celebrate the Heisei Era of Kamen Rider and show Toei and Bandai Japan how much we want the ability to purchase these items on the regular in the United States!

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The first-ever officially licensed and English subtitled Kamen Rider movie is premiering online on July 11th.

Team Kamen Rider and TokuSHOUTsu, in association with Nerdist, are proud to present the Kamen Rider Heisei Generations Forever movie, officially licensed and subtitled in English.  The movie will stream for US and Canada audiences via Nerdist’s YouTube Channel and the Geek & Sundry’s Twitch Channel on July 11th.

Prior to the premiere of the movie, Nerdist, along with Team Kamen Rider, Shout! Factory TV, Tokusatsu Network, and TokuNation will be part of a panel on Nerdist House 2020 to introduce the Heisei Generations Forever Movie.

The week prior – July 6th up to the 11th – will feature live streams from Team Kamen Rider for an event called “Heisei Week“.  Each day Team Kamen Rider and special guests will discuss a number of Kamen Rider series and collectibles from the Heisei era leading up to July 11th for a big hype live stream for the movie.

Read the release here.

There are more announcements and surprises coming during Heisei Week so stay tuned!

under Kamen Rider, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Looks like we’re in the same boat!”

800 years ago the King, the first OOO, oversaw the creation of the Greeed. Given life by the Core Medals these creatures filled with immense craving, were unable to fill the voids of their beings. The Greeeds sought to consume the world of man to sate their sense of craving, but before they could they were sealed away by OOO. In the present, Eiji Hino was minding his own business when the seal on the Greeed was broken by Ankh, releasing them once more. Forever craving to be whole, only the power of the King can stop them. Intending to find a human pawn, Ankh stumbles upon Eiji and a bond is made. Handing the Driver of the king and the Core Medals over, Ankh allows Eiji to become Kamen Rider OOO! Beginning as a begrudging alliance, one of the greatest friendships in Kamen Rider history is born. Anything goes it’s coming up OOO!

Shinkocchou Seihou OOO came out at the tail end of 2019 but we’re just getting around to this figure for 2020, and I couldn’t be happier. For years the original line of OOO figuarts have irked me with their various issues, but now we have a fresh start and what a glorious one it is. A gorgeous figure that looks as though it walked right off screen, armed with the Medaljalibur, capable of combo changing with other Seihou OOO releases, and posing with the best of the best, OOO is a very welcome addition to my collection. You can see Seihou OOO TaToBa Combo together with the other 9 main OOO Combos as well as the Birth’s and even compared to the original TaToBa all in the gallery linked below!

Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full review and gallery (of over 100 images!). Next time we’re back with another henshin hero gallery from Kamen Rider Zi-O with the True Savior, Kamen Rider Geiz Revive!

 

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TokuChris continues his on site reporting from New York Toy Fair 2020! This round we have a ton of images straight from the Bluefin Brands/Team Rider booth! Feast your eyes on Kamen Rider & Ultraman!

CSM Kivat Belt & Tatsulot
S.H. Figuarts
Ultraman (Netflix)
Ultraman Suit Ver 7 (Netflix)
Bemular (Netflix)
Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kuuga (Decade Ver)
Kamen Rider Shikishi Vol 5
Converge Kamen Rider Wave 17
DX Lost Driver (Ver 20th)
DX Decadriver (Ver 20th)
S.H. Monsterarts
Godzilla (KOM)
Burning Godzilla (KOM)
S.I.C.
Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii
Kamen Rider Fourze Base States

Be sure to come back later today as we begin full coverage of Hasbro’s Brand Preview Event as well. Their live stream presentation begins at 1:30 PM EST! 

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We’re a day away from the Team Rider meet up in Times Square, New York City! With the event being so close we’ve partnered with Bluefin Brands to give you all the information you will need for the event. Here are all the details – if you’re attending or you know friends who are please share this information with them.

  • Meeting outside Midtown Comics in Times Square, New York City (200 W 40th ST, New York NY 10018)
  • 8pm EST
  • Team Rider members of Bluefin Brands will be wearing Team Rider jerseys
  • GRAND PRIZE GIVEAWAY – DX Sengoku Driver
    • This item is being raffled off
    • Go inside Midtown Comics and ask the counter for your Team Rider raffle ticket
      • YOU MUST GET A RAFFLE TICKET FROM THE COUNTER INSIDE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN
    • Other giveaways planned as well (items from Tamashii)
  • SPECIAL OFFER AT MIDTOWN COMICS
    • 20% off Bandai merchandise only on Saturday, February 22nd
    • Must show digital coupon (attached to this story)
    • Some item limitations may apply (see store for details)
  • GROUP PICTURE DETAILS
    • After meeting up, as a group, we will head to the TKTS stairs located at Duffy Square (Broadway & 42nd) … a 10 minute walk from Midtown Comics
    • If you are unable to make it to Midtown Comics for the initial meet-up but still want to be part of the picture please plan to be at the TKTS stairs in Duffy Square no later than 8:30pm EST
  • SAFETY FIRST
    • Current forecasts call for clear skies with a low of 32F degrees so dress accordingly
    • Follow all pedestrian laws
    • DO NOT BRING ANY WEAPONS OR ITEMS THAT COULD BE CONSIDERED WEAPONS

If there are any last minute changes or updates please be sure to keep an eye on both @TeamRiderUS and @TokuNation on Twitter.  We will share images and video from the meet up.  We look forward to seeing you there!

Check out the following video from Bluefin Brands regarding the meet up.

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“Precious friends, fight together with me!”

7 years after Earth first encountered the giant of light Ultraman, Ultraman Taro arrived! Taking the human Kotaro Higashi as his host, Taro fought against legions of Kaiju as they invaded the Earth. And for years since, Taro has fought hard and earned the respect of his peers. Mentoring new generations of heroes at the Ultra Coliseum, Taro also went on to instruct and guide the likes of Mebius & Ginga. This Master fighter has lived a long and hard fought life, but that didn’t stop him from settling down either. Passing his skills down to yet another generation, Taro instills the hope & power of the land of light in his son, Ultraman Taiga!

Recently we had a chance to review both S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga, and the Ultraman Suit Ver 7 thanks to our good friends at Bluefin Brands. Now they’ve treated us to something a bit more classic with S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro! Hailing from the 6th Ultra series which bears his name, many a fan of the New Generation Ultras will recognize Taro from his time mentoring Ginga. This figure will appeal to any fan of the character though. Recereating his timeless appearance and updating his articulation to modern standards, SHF Taro will stand tall with your other heroes. Armed with the mighty Bracelet Lancer, Taro also includes the iconic Storium Ray effect part for all of your Kaiju destroying needs!

We’ve packed a full 50+ image gallery into the review thread linked below. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the entire thread for S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro. Next time, we’re finally rounding out our reviews of Power Rangers Lighting Collection Wave 3 with the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger!

 

under Conventions, Kamen Rider

Attention Kamen Rider fans headed to this year’s Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2)! Team Rider is going to be at this year’s C2E2 and want to take a group photo with everyone at the show! You are encouraged to cosplay and to wear your favorite DX Belt/Driver for the photo! Here are the details:

WHEN – Saturday, February 29th – 6:30pm Central
WHERE – At the Bandai-Namco Collectibles / Bluefin Brands booth #307 inside C2E2
WHAT – A big group photo of Kamen Rider fans! Cosplayers encouraged, or at least bringing a DX Belt/Driver for the photo!

This is the second planned meet up with Team Rider. The first takes place a week prior on Saturday, February 22nd in New York City. For full details of that event please check out the Facebook Event Page and let Team Rider know if you’re attending.