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“Let’s get this party started!”

In the near future of 2025, Emperor Grumm and his Troobian Empire seek to destroy the fragile peace between alien and human kind on Earth. Having lost one team of Power Rangers already, the defense of Earth falls to the SPD B-Squad! Compiled of 3 new recruits and 2 kids off the street, the odds are stacked against them. But under the leadership of the reluctant Jack Landors, Earth may just stand a chance!

The SPD Red Ranger is our inaugural gallery from Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 4. A recently released wave both at retail and online, it’s off to a strong start with Jack here. While this base mold here is something we’ve seen a number of times with some parts differentiation, it’s undeniable how stylish the SPD/Dekaranger suit design is and just well it translates to figure form. Equipped with twin combining SPD Blasters, blaster effect a Delta Morpher, two more hands, and a Jack Landors unmasked head, this figure will fit right into to any ranger/sentai collection as the best of both worlds.

You can check out our full 70+ image gallery and read our full review of the SPD Red Ranger after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a brand new Kamen Rider Build gallery, of Kamen Rider Evol!

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Clearly no longer content with being the second best purveyor of tokusatsu toys in all of Japan, Evolution Toy have announced the latest classic hero to be joining their growing Hero Action Figure line. Out for vengeance with his howling whip, it’s the extraordinary Zubat!

The 1977 creation of Shotaro Ishinomori will be joining the line later this year in July, with a price of 9860 yen. Preorders are now open, and listings confirm that the figure will come packaged with four additional hands as well as his signature whip.

Will Zubat be joining your collection? Check out the full set of images and discuss!

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Surprise!

The 98 episode series run of the original Kamen Rider series (1971-1973) is available to stream, for free, with English subtitles on the streaming service tubitv by Shout! Factory TV.

(Editor’s Note:  Link removed)

It would appear that the rumors may hold some merit that Shout! Factory has acquired some sort of license for Kamen Rider in the United States what with their logo on the graphic.  Obviously, we await more details.  Stay tuned!

(Originally discovered by @mukubird on Twitter)

UPDATE  5pm EST 03/11/2020 – The episodes are no longer available on tubitv.  While the category still exists, the actual episodes are not available to stream.  There was online chatter from some folks last night that this listing was put up early – so stay tuned for potential updates or announcements in the future.

UPDATE 5:05pm EST 03/11/2020 – TubiTV has stated the series will be available on March 17th.

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A new DX release has been confirmed for Kamen Rider Zero-One!

This is the DX SlashRiser, the henshin device used by Kamen Rider Jin. The SlashRiser comes with the Burning Falcon Progrise Key– which is compatible with other Zero-One henshin devices.

The DX SlashRiser will be a Premium Bandai release in June 2020. The price is a modest 6050 Yen before shipping & handling.

PRESENTED BY ZAIA!

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After an early teaser, we now have full details on the next Complete Selection Modification release for Kamen Rider Blade!

This time Kamen Rider Garren joins the CSM lineup with a three-part offering:

*The Garren Buckle, Kamen Rider Garrens’ henshin device
*The Garren Rouser, his primary weapon
*The Rouse Absorber, which upgrades Garren into his Jack Form.

In addition, the CSM set comes with 31 cards for Garrens’ various combat techniques. 18 cards will be blank, to seal the sinister Undead monsters should need arise.

Actor Kousei Amano reprises his iconic role of Kamen Rider Garren for a special promotional video:

Kamen Rider Garrens’ CSM offerings will be released in June 2020. The Complete Selection Modification series will offer several release options for Kamen Rider Garren gear-

*The full set, with Buckle, Rouser and Absorber will cost you 48400 Yen.
*A secondary set, offering just the Buckle and basic cards will be available for 22000 Yen.
*Finally, a Buckle & Rouser set will be available for 44000 Yen.

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RYUSOUL CHANGE!

Ryusoulger’s final episode debuted this past weekend, and P-Bandai is commemorating this departure with a new roleplay item: The Ryusoul Calibur Memorial Edition!

The key difference here is that the blade’s been extended when compared to the DX Toy, the Ryusoul Ken Memorial Edition will also include pre-recorded lines from the cast in addition to a BGM change gimmick akin to some Complete Selection items. Red’s Ryusoul is included with this product, though at this time it isn’t clear if the other DX Ryusouls will be able to function in this.

None the less, the Ryusoul Ken Memorial Edition will retail for 16,500 yen. Pre-orders for this item will begin March 2nd with the cut off date being April 20th. The sword will then ship out in September.

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Toei has released a short teaser for the upcoming Kamen Rider Zero-One miniseries, Project Thouser.

Project Thouser is a prequel event exploring the origins of the golden soldier and his secret connections to the MetsobuJinrai.net group.

This 2-part special will be included on the Kamen Rider Zero-One Blu-Ray releases, with part 1 coming in April 2020 and part 2 scheduled for release in August 2020.

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As you may recall, we first caught wind of a Zeo Megazord figure coming our way from Hasbro thanks to some listings that were found at Canadian retail. Today, we finally have our first look at the big mama jama itself thanks to this new photo taken from Melbourne Toy Fair in Australia.

At the moment, there isn’t much word on when we can expect this to go on sale, or if this is even part of the Lightning Collection. Hopefully, we’ll be seeing more updates soon and we’ll be sure to keep you updated once more info is available.

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“Who are you?”
“You don’t know me? I’m Psycho Red!”

Faster, smarter, stronger, evil. The Psycho Rangers were the greatest weapons in Astronema’s arsenal that the Power Rangers ever faced. Gone but not forgotten, Trakeena has resurrected these maniacal monsters intent on destroying her own team of pesky Power Rangers. Leo Corbett and the rest of the Lost Galaxy Rangers have never faced a threat like this before. But with the help of another team of Power Rangers, 10 become 1, united to stop the forces of evil!

This two-pack represents one of my favorite team-ups in franchise history, To the 10th Power. Leo, the Lost Galaxy Red Ranger is the second hero hailing from that series after Magna Defender. While Psycho Red revisits the wonderful Psycho Ranger mold we first experienced with his brother Psycho Blue. Thematically, I adore this pack. Psycho Red is a clear winner based on my experience with Blue and armed with the Psycho Sword he’s more than a match for Lost Galaxy Red, who not only has two versions of the Quasar Saber and a flaming effect to accent it, but also an unmasked Leo Corbett head! I’m a little late to review this set, but it’s been a very pleasing experience. Bring on more Lost Galaxy & In Space please Hasbro!

We’ve attached the full 90+ image gallery to this post, but you can see them all and read through our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with more new galleries from Kamen Rider’s Build, Drive, Decade and more!

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AUTHORIZE!

A special set for Kamen Rider Zero-One fans is on the way from P-Bandai, with the recent announcement of the Kamen Rider Zero-One DX A.I.M.s Narikiri set. The set includes the Shooting Wolf and Rushing Cheetah Progrise Keys along with an A.I.Ms themed cover for the DX RisePhone.

Here’s the twist: The Shooting Wolf Key does not open at all, for those that have seen Zero-One this is in reference  Fuwa being unable to open the aforementioned key, while the Rushing Cheetah key will include a ring so you can spin it on your finger just like Yua.

Both Keys will include pre-recorded lines from their respective actors, however, it is important to note that due to these new gimmicks, neither key will work with the Shot Riser.

You can pre-order this set off of P-Bandai retailing for 5280 yen released in July 2020. A comedic short was released in conjunction with this announcement, you can check it out in the box below: