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under General Tokusatsu News

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.

under Kamen Rider

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.

under TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“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!

under Super Sentai

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.

under Kamen Rider, Super Sentai

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!

under Super Sentai

Bandai Spirits has revealed a special new release for Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger!

The DX GaiSoulKen is the personal weapon of the Cursed Knight, Gaisorg– a purple recolor of the RyuSoulgers’ own RyuSoulKen sword.

This release comes with two unique RyuSouls– the purple RyuSoul belonging to GaiSorg and a new red RyuSoul modeled on Gabutyra from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

DX GaiSoulKen is currently scheduled for release in September 2019! The price is a very modest 5000 Yen before shipping and handling.

under Super Sentai

The sixth member of the Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger will be introduced very soon, and that means the time has come for new merchandise!

Bandai Japan has released some official images of RyuSoul Gold’s personal DX Mecha– a powerful Mosasaurus known as MosaRex! Like Tyramigo before him, this Kishiryu has a unique battle combo- the warrior Kishiryu Neptune!

MosaRex can also combine with other Kishiryu- a specific combination is revealed using the previously-released DX DimeVolcano which is known as the SpinoThunder configuration.

DX MosaRex will receive a stand-alone release costing 4500 Yen AND a double-release with DimeVolcano for 7700 Yen. Both releases will be available in July 2019!

under Ultraman

Netflix’s official sci-fi/fantasy Twitter account @NXOnNetflix has confirmed that the Ultraman anime will be returning for second season! The first season of the anime adaptation of Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi’s ongoing manga series was released earlier this year, and adapted the first eight volumes of the series. This series is an alternative universe sequel to the original 1966 series, starring Shinjiro Hayata – the son of the original Ultraman Shin Hayata.

There is currently no confirmation of when season 2 will land, but stay tuned to Tokunation for more news as it comes!

under Other Conventions, Power Rangers

Power Rangers Battle For the Grid came out earlier this year, and while it hasn’t exactly had the best track record, it’s a popular game among many fans. However up til now the game has only been available digitally. As of today, that’s been rectified thanks to Limited Run Games! They just announced at E3 that they’ll be releasing 4 physical editions of Battle For the Grid, standard editions for Switch & PS4 and Mega Editions for each as well!

The Limited Run Games exclusive Mega physical edition includes the following:
– Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid physical game sealed in a standard case. (PS4 here, Nintendo Switch here)
– Deluxe Morpher SteelBook with inset magnet recess
– Five power coins that magnetically attach to the SteelBook Morpher
– 18 x 24 inch double-sided poster
“This release includes a cover with interior art and a full-color art book/strategy guide. This release includes all of the deluxe edition content and associated downloadable characters on cartridge.
Both Mega Editions are limited to just 3000 copies.”

As for the standard physical editions:
-This release includes a cover with interior art and a full-color art book/strategy guide. This release includes all of the deluxe edition content and associated downloadable characters on cartridge. Nintendo Switch Standard Physical Edition, PS4 Standard Physical

“A brick and mortar retailer will be receiving copies of this game with a different cover. These copies will not be available until a later date and will likely not overlap our own preorder window. Please understand that if you sit out on our open window in order to try and secure a copy through brick and mortar, you may be left empty handed. This retailer also has the ability to not move forward with their order, as it has not been finalized yet. Opt to wait at your own risk.”

under Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

CNET has just exclusively revealed the very first Power Rangers SDCC exclusive from new master license holders, Hasbro! The Lightning Collection has already begun to fulfill the dreams of many a Power Rangers collector with the likes of Shadow Ranger & Lord Zedd. Now, fans are getting a double shot of back to action awesome with a 2-pack of Jason Lee Scott in both his ranger forms! Mighty Morphin Red Ranger & Zeo Gold Ranger! 

Description from CNET:

The Power Rangers Lightning Collection two-pack will feature 6-inch depictions of Jason as both the original Red Ranger from 1993 and the Gold Ranger from 1996’s Power Rangers Zeo. The figures will be exclusive to July’s San Diego Comic-Con event, costing $50 (about £39, AU$72) and will be available on the Hasbro Pulse website after the convention.

This 2-pack comes with a wealth of Accessories including civillian Jason heads for each figure, the Power Blaster, Gold Ranger Staff in both modes, the Blade Blaster, Dragon Dagger, and Power Sword! Between this and the truly incredible collector style packaging, this is an absolute must and a total steal for $50. San Diego Comic Con is coming up soon, July 18-21!