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For those of you that might be just tuning in, Toho and Tsuburaya will be collaborating on a new Ultraman feature film called Shin Ultraman, helmed by Shin Godzilla director Shinji Higuchi himself.

At Tsuburaya Convention 2019, our friends at Toho and Tsuburaya just unveiled what the design could possibly end up looking like, and it seems like they’re sticking as close to the original design as possible.

There’s still much we don’t know about this movie as of this writing, hopefully as we head into 2020 more news breaks sooner rather than later. Until then, be sure to check back with us at Tokunation, and we’ll be sure to update you as soon as it becomes available.

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The anime producers at Studio Trigger have at last announced a follow-up to their Gridman anime series!

Titled SSSS Dynazenon this new project apparently features some familiar faces- and the appearance of at least one Gridman design missing from the first series.

A brief teaser trailer was also released with this announcement:

Sadly, no other details about this upcoming series have been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new project!

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Hasbro is taking the next major step with the Power Rangers franchise- returning the Rangers to the big screen!

A new reboot of the Power Rangers film franchise has been announced as in the works at Hasbros’ AllSpark Pictures film division. Filmmaker Jonathan Entwistle– best known for the Netflix original series The End Of The F***ing World– is negotiating for the directors’ position on this new project. Relative newcomer Patrick Burleigh will be writing the script for the film.

A brief story outline has been released: The films’ plot will involve the Power Rangers traveling back in time to the 1990s to explore their roots.

There could be some VERY interesting times ahead for Power Rangers! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new project!

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“Unleash the power!”

Arriving in Amber Beach to find his missing father, Tyler Navarro could never imagine what really lay ahead for him. By chance both he and soon to be allies make contact with the Energems! Ancient crystals that channel the Morphin Grid and the energy of the universe. Entrusted to the ancient dinosaurs by the mysterious Keeper, these Energems have chosen Tyler and the others to be the next generation of Power Rangers! To defend the Earth, to defeat the villainous Sledge and his crew, to unlock the ultimate power of the universe, in a world full of strife the Dino Charge Red Ranger fights to survive!

The Lightning Collection line has been going strong for the better part of a year now. Pumping out regular releases in the form of full waves, two-packs, and store exclusive single figures has made it hard to keep up on occasion. But finally we’ve made our way back around to finish off Wave 1 with the Dino Charge Red Ranger!  An overlooked gem of the first wave, DC Red is a solidly constructed figure with a lot more fine detail than you notice at first glance. Armed with the Dino Charge Morpher, the Dino Saber, an effect part, extra hands, and an unmasked head, this figure is the total package.

Check out the full 60+ gallery after the jump and read up on our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And remember that commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! Offical rules HERE.

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Premium Bandai Japan has revealed the next major release for the SH Figuarts toyline- and it’s something Kamen Rider fans have been looking forward to for quite a while!

At long last, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid gets his final form release- Hyper Muteki Gamer! This golden invincible fighter comes with a set of interchangeable hands and its signature weapon- the Gashacon KeySlasher.

SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Muteki Gamer is currently scheduled for release in May 2020! The price is a modest 8580 Yen before shipping & handling.

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A new list has recently been posted online apparently revealing the first wave of merchandise for the 44th Super Sentai series- Mashin Sentai Kirameiger!

While no images are yet available for any of the merchandise in question, the list does match rumors currently circulating for the new series.

Here is what we can gather about Kirameiger from the toy listings:

*The series will have 5 core Rangers- Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, & Pink.

*The main Mecha for the series will be Vehicles! This first quarter lineup consists of Mashin Roller, Mashin Lifton, Mashin Carry, Mashin Base & Mashin Armed! A secondary Mecha named King Express is also teased.

Based on the available information, this could very well be a “back to basics” sort of Sentai after several years of experimentation.

The full details of Mashin Sentai Kirameiger should be released very soon, so stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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This is the end!

Two Earths, a single future. To save his world Sento has gambled everything on the power of Pandora’s Box. Opening a bridge between universes, and using Evolt’s energy as the catalyst, Sento seeks to fuse the two worlds to save them both. To create a New World, without Evolt. And with Ryuga’s help, one last experiment to save humanity begins. Gold & Silver, Rabbit & Dragon, Sento AND Ryuga. Build’s final transformation, his Trial Form is born! With the unstable power of two Kamen Riders, can Sento save the New World he wishes to build?

Trial Form is an absolutely stunning repaint & remold of the solid Rabbit/Tank release of Build. Released as a Tamashii Nations 2019 exclusive (alongside Seihou Diend), this gorgeous figure is a must have addition to any Build collection. And that’s not simply because it represents the ultimate power of Sento & Ryuga’s friendship, but because it also includes the Pandora Box! This accessory has been demanded by Build collectors since the show was still airing, and now that it’s finally here maybe you can stage your own 3-sided war for it’s power in your collection.

We’ve got a full 70+ image gallery after the jump, as well as our review of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Trial Form. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the thread. And remember, commenting in this gallery thread will qualify you for one (1) additional entry in our annual Toku Toy Box giveaway! Offical rules HERE.

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Along with the recently announced Kivat Belt, more Complete Selection Modification goodness is coming our way from our friends at Bandai. The following CSM items are on display at The Henshin Complete Selection Modification Exhibition Vol.1 event currently being held at Tokyo, Akihabara:

–Kamen Rider Aqua’s Transformation belt

-The V-Buckle used by the Alternative Zeros from Kamen Rider Ryuki

-The Garren Buckle and Rouzer used by none other than Kamen Rider Garren.

-The Psyga Driver and Orga Driver used by Kamen Riders Psyga and Orga respectively.

Do note that these are currently display only items so there’s a good chance that these were only made for the show and won’t see an actual release to the public. But be sure to check back with us, and we’ll notify you once any of these belts enter the production/pre-order phase.

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Premium Bandai has announced the next entry in the fan-favorite Complete Selection Modification series!

This time, Kamen Rider Kiva gets a chance to shine- thanks to the Complete Selection Modification Kivat Belt! This belt consists of the legendary creature Kivat III and six Fuestles which Kiva uses to channel various attacks.

But that’s not all! Complete Selection Modification will also be releasing Tatsulot– the almighty dragon device that activates Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form.

A full video preview of the Kivat Belt & Tatsulot has been uploaded online:

The CSM Kivat Belt will be released in March 2020 for 29700 Yen while the CSM Tatsulot is scheduled for release in April 2020 and priced at 13750 Yen.

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UPDATE 8:45 PM EST – Toys are not being reissued as a part of the show coming back to South Korea.

In a pretty odd turn of events, South Korea is set to see it’s third out with Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger in 2020! This news comes straight from Yong San Power Rangers event, which you can see a video of HERE from youtube channel [림호]Tokusatsu. Gaoranger, like many sentai, has a bit of an odd history in South Korea. Super Sentai had been imported to the country since 1989 with Flashman. However in 1994, the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was imported and dubbed in Korean as “Invincible Power Rangers”.

The trend of Power Rangers being imported and dubbed continued until 2003 when Power Rangers Wild Force was brought in as “Power Force Rangers”. After this point Super Sentai was directly imported and dubbed again. Jump to 2010 and Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger was at last imported in it’s original form and dubbed over as “Power Rangers Jungle Force”, in lieu of airing Shinkenger, which at the time was seen as too Japanese for the Korean market. Now, it looks as though South Korea will once again be seeing Gaoranger next year in it’s Jungle Force dub, set to stream on the Korean Power Rangers youtube channel!