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“In that case….. There’s only one answer!”

Utsumi Nariaki was one of the Nanba Children. Raised to be loyal to one man only, Juzaburo Nanba. Loyal until the day Juzaburo was murdered, Utsumi faithfully served. But seeing his master’s death at the hands of Kamen Rider Evol pushed him over the edge. With Utsumi’s spirit broken, he was faced with the impossible option to take revenge, or serve Evol. Accepting the power of the Evol Driver and rejecting the pain of his grief, Utsumi is reborn as Kamen Rider Mad Rogue!

A familiar mold returns for it’s 4th outing for Kamen Rider Build. Night Rogue, Blood Stalk, Hell Bros, and now Mad Rogue! A lavish repaint with some new molding, Mad Rogue is absolutely gorgeous in hand. While evoking the fierce grief of Utsumi’s loss, this figure does manage to look a bit like a certain G2 Transformer as well…. Armed with the Nebula Steam Gun and Steam Blade, Mad Rogue is a wonderful (and brightly colored) new menace for your heroic riders!

Check out our full 60 image gallery attached to this post, and read our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Coming soon, more Beast Morphers, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, & Kamen Rider Kiva!

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Toei has released a new full-length trailer for the upcoming V-CINEMA Project Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD- Kamen Rider Grease!

Starring fan-favorite Kohei Takeda, this film is set in the alternate universe created at the end of Kamen Rider Build. A mysterious terrorist group known as DOWNFALL threatens the security of the new world, and only Kamen Rider Grease is strong enough to fight back.

This trailer also features our first look at Grease’s new form in action- Kamen Rider Grease Perfect is activated with the Perfect Kingdom device and channels the powers of the Hokuto Three Crows for one last battle.

New World: Kamen Rider Grease is currently scheduled for theatrical release on September 6 2019 with a DVD & Blu-Ray release set for November 27 2019!

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After a brief teaser some time ago, Bandai Japan has confirmed the next SH Figuarts Seihou renewal!

This time the chimeric warrior Kamen Rider Beast gets a chance to shine! The golden hero is recreated in exquisite detail, including his Rings and signature weapon- the DiceSaber.

In addition, a separate release will offer Kamen Rider Beasts’ four animal Mantles that offer alternate combat styles- Falco, Buffa, Dolphi & Chameleo.

SH Figuarts Seihou Beast is a Web Exclusive priced at 7700 Yen while the Beast Mantle set will cost 4400 Yen. Both are currently scheduled for release in November 2019!

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Bandai Japan has announced a new Tamashii Web Excluisve release for the SH Figuarts toyline!

At last the villainous Kamen Rider Evol has come to Figuarts! The ultimate enemy of Kamen Rider Build gets a three-phase set showing off Evol’s varying power levels in the form of exchangeable figure heads.

*Phase 1- Cobra with Evol’s original head
*Phase 2- Dragon with a head based on Kamen Rider Cross-Z.
*Phase 3- Rabbit with the head of Kamen Rider Build.

SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Evol Phase 1.2.3 is currently scheduled for release in November 2019! The price is a modest 8800 Yen before shipping and fees!

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“They have won this time but none of us shall rest,
until the rangers are completely destroyed and the Earth is reduced to mere cinders!”

Rita Repulsa has had enough chances. After ruling over darker parts of the universe, Lord Zedd has returned! The emperor of evil tasked Rita with conquering Earth, defeating Zordon, and destroying the Power Rangers. With her inability to do so, he has returned to do that job himself! With an army of super strong Putties, more powerful monsters, and an insatiable rage against heroes, could Lord Zedd finally defeat the Power Rangers?

Joining Habro’s Lightning Collection line as it’s debut villain, Lord Zedd is such a welcome addition to the line. A wonderfully sculpted and detailed figure, Zedd captures the essence of his on screen presence perfectly. Absolutely the best articulated figure of the character ever, Zedd can menace any of your ranger figures. Armed with his iconic Z-Staff, a Monster Growth Bomb, energy effect, and an extra pair of hands, this is a must own for any Power Rangers fans.

Check out 50+ images of Lightning Collection Lord Zedd after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full review thread. We’ll be back soon with more galleries from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Power Rangers Beast Morphers, and more!

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In a rather surprising turn of events, our friends at Mattel just revealed the latest piece to join their line up of SDCC exclusives; as you may have already guessed it’s none other than the Hot Wheels Spider Machine GP7 from Toei’s Spider-Man!

For those unfamiliar with the Toei’s take on the iconic web-slinger: Spider-Man in this show is a motorcycle racer named Takuya Yamashiro. He gains spider powers to fight off the Iron Cross Army. In addition to being used as transportation, the Spider Machine GP7 activates a warship called the Marveller, which can transform into a giant robot called Leopardon, and that very car is faithfully recreated here by Hot Wheels.

Do note that attendees must pre-order off Mattel’s website first, then confirm their badge number at Mattel’s booth at SDCC the day of the show. Pre-orders will not ship out until after SDCC comes to a close. 

At the moment, we don’t know if Mattel plans on releasing this piece to mass retail once SDCC is over, but we’ll be sure to give you an update once more info regarding this is available.

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GEIZ REVIVE!

Bandai’s just recently revealed the next of the S .H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O line up and it’s going to be none other than Kamen Rider Geiz Revive Shippu!

Release info is still unavailable at the time of this posting, though if Zi-O II was any indication, we can expect S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Geiz Revive Shippu(And quite possibly the Goretsu mode) as P-Bandai exclusives.

We’ll be sure to update you once this info becomes available so stay tuned.

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“I’ll let my passion burn, and crush you.”

Evolt is minutes away from total victory, harnessing the power of Pandora’s Box & the Lost Bottles, he will consume the Earth and countless more planets. Sento & Banjou must press on to fight him, but standing in their way are clones of the Hokuto Three! With only his life left to give, Kazumi will face his fallen friends one more time. But the power of Grease alone won’t be enough. Kazumi must wield the deadly Blizzard Knuckle and walk the lonely path of a hero. With frozen fists and an icy resolve, Grease becomes Kamen Rider Grease Blizzard!

Grease Blizzard joins the Build line up of Figuarts nearly a year after his debut. A very late stage one off addition to the show, it goes without saying that actor Kouhei Takeda’s incredible performance drove his character’s arc, and eventual upgrade. The Blizzard episodes (46 & 47) in particular were very powerful, and it’s wonderful to finally have a figure to represent him in that moment. Grease Blizzard is a combination of the basic Cross-Z & original Grease body molds but features two new key changes as well. The fully functional Blizzard Knuckle & a new robotic left hand, the GBZ Demolition One!

We have an icy 60 images of Kamen Rider Grease Blizzard for you to check out after the jump. Just click “discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see them, and read through our full review. The next time we visit the world of Build, we’ll be meeting the mad man himself, Kamen Rider Mad Rogue!

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Bandai is going retro with this next entry in the popular Super Minipla line. If you haven’t already guessed from the title, the next Super Sentai series that will be getting this treatment will be from none other than 1981’s Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan and presumably Sun Vulcan Robo.

For fans of Sun Vulcan, this Minipla kit will provide a great alternative for those that may not be able to afford or find the original Godakin release.

At the moment, not much else is known about the release as all we have is the teaser announcement to go on. We’ll be sure to update you once Bandai releases photos of the prototype in the near future.

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Toei has released a pair of trailers for the upcoming Super Sentai and Kamen Rider summer double-feature!

*First up, the members of Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger will be sent back 65 million years to explore the origins of the RyuSoul Tribe in Time Slip! Dinosaur Panic!

*Next, Kamen Rider Zi-O will face off against the Wizards of Time who seek to prevent some Kamen Riders from ever being born in Over Quartzer!

Both films are currently scheduled for release on July 26 2019. Stay tuned to TokuNation for more Super Sentai & Kamen Rider reveals!