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Once again, foreign markets are progressing through a Power Rangers season faster than American networks.

New summaries for Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel have been released via France’s GULLE programming directory, detailing the 13th and 14th episode of this season.

Out of respect for those fans who wish to go into things unspoiled, we will NOT be posting full summaries here (check the “Discussion Thread” below if you are interested in learning things). But as a general outline:

*Episode 13 should introduce a new villain, previously revealed thanks to the toyline.

*Episode 14 may introduce a new hero, thanks to some previously-unexpected footage from Super Ninja Steels’ parent series, Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.

Both episodes are currently scheduled to air in France the week of September 11, 2018. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Super Ninja Steel Reveals!

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“Effervescent Burst! Rabbit Tank Sparkling!”

Using the essence of Pandora’s Box, Sento Kiryu has managed to create a new power-up item to rival the revealed Blood Stalk! This dazzling new form that shocks even Souichi Isurugi, maximizes Build’s speed and strength and will even drive the fearsome Night Rogue into hiding. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Rabbit Tank Sparkling Form bursts onto the scene!

Build Sparkling is another fantastic outing for this mold, slightly modified from it’s previous two outings as Build & Cross-Z. It’s a form I didn’t initially expect to want to own, but you a know a fantastic show has a way of changing my opinion on things like that. In hand Sparkling is a really dynamic and interesting new take on the mold, though it’s sadly very lite on accessories. Including 10 hands (not all in matching pairs either!) Sparkling can interact with all the goodies included in the Parts Set with the Machine Builder though.

This gallery clocks in at just over 65 images, all of which are attached to this post. You can also read up on our full review of the figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’ll be back with  a gallery of the Tamashii Nations event exclusives Kamen Rider Joker!

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Back in April of 2018 I wrote a news piece stating my decision to step down as acting Editor in Chief of TokuNation.com and pass the reigns on to someone else. The decision that I, as well as our network owner, came to was to place Jordan, aka Den-O, in to the position should he choose to accept it. And accept it he did and thus he and I began a transition period where he would slowly take over more responsibility.

The transition period is now over. Jordan, aka Den-O, is now the acting (and only) Editor in Chief here at TokuNation.com. Please join me in congratulating him on this accomplishment and new role within the network. His work ethic, devotion to accurate and complete coverage of tokusatsu topics across the spectrum, and borderline unhealthy knowledge of classic tokusatsu toys is second to none.

All inquiries regarding TokuNation.com should use one of the following methods to get Jordan’s contact information if you have not done so already:

– “Like” our Facebook page (Facebook.com/TokuNation) and send us a private message
– Follow @DenO_TokuNation on Twitter and send him a direct message
– Follow @TokuNation on Twitter and send a direct message
– Follow @TokuNation on Instagram and send a direct message

Congratulations Jordan! I look forward to the new TokuNation and in watching it continue to grow under your knowledge and leadership. P.S. Who is the secret owner now?

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TODAY is the day the 20th and final Heisei-Era Kamen Rider series is released in Japan, and now we finally get a chance to hear some of the music accompanying our new hero Kamen Rider Zi-O!

Zi-O’s theme song is known as OVER QUARTZER. The song is performed by a pair of veteran tokusatsu musicians:

*Shuta Sueyoshi of the group AAA– who previously performed CLIMAX JUMP! during Kamen Rider Den-O.
*And ISSA from the group DA PUMP– previously known for performing Kamen Rider 555’s special song, JustiFaiz.

Be sure to tune in for Zi-O’s first episode & feel free to join in our official Kamen Rider Zi-O Episode 1 Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this remarkable new Kamen Rider!

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For 25 years the Power Rangers have been on television, on store shelves, and had its iconic theme song stuck in your head. We’re sure that more than once in the last few years have you heard a communicator “bum bum bum-bummm bum-bummm” play while you’re out and about being an adult. And in that brief moment you harken back to being a kid and racing home to watch Tommy and the other Power Rangers kick Lord Zedd‘s butt. Thus, you probably caught the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Episode on Nickelodeon the other night – or if you haven’t then you’ve checked out all the various clips around the Internet.

Never fear – we caught the episode, recorded it ourselves, and have re-watched it numerous times. So let’s sit down and have a chat about the episode that attempts to bring back those Saturday morning feels with our comprehensive synopsis and review of Power Ranger Super Ninja Steel “Dimensions in Danger”, the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary episode!

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Found by Guadalupe M we have our first look at the evil Red Ranger figure that was previously listed in the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel 5″ figure line. Every fan assumed it would be the evil Red Ranger version of Super Ninja Steel Red, first seen in the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel trailer for the last half the season.

But now we know it is actually the evil Mighty Morphin Red Ranger robot clone from the 25th Anniversary episode “Dimensions in Danger” which aired this past Tuesday. We have confirmed the legitimacy of the figure with Jason Bischoff from Hasbro.

Time to dust off that Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel peg at your local stores to find this guy – we assume he will be in VERY high demand! Happy hunting!

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Revealed originally at Power Morphicon, and confirmed for release via Figure Oh, we finally have official images for the SOC Soul Of Chogokin GX-85 King Brachion!

The mighty Brachion (Titanus for those of us in the west) rounds out the MMPR/Zyuranger Chogokin collection for many fans. These official images give us a great sense of the impressive scale of this figure next to the other Guardian Beasts and shows off the combined Ultimate Daizyujin/Dino Ultrazord mode.

SOC King Brachion/Titanus will be released as a general retail item in February 2019 for 29,160 yen. 

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Kamen Rider Zi-O’s much-anticipated debut is right around the corner. Of course, what would a Kamen Rider be without his trusty gadgets? A plethora of new images were released today, showcasing the many weapons from Kamen Rider Zi-O.

This latest batch of images gives us a good look at Kamen Rider Geiz’spersonal sidearm: The DX ZikanZax. In addition, we have our first look at the DX Faiz Phone X including some pictures of how the roleplay toy will interact with the Jikan Driver itself.

Check out the full images by making the jump, and as always stay tuned to Tokunation and we’ll bring you more updates as they become available.

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A plethora of new images for the upcoming Kamen Rider Zi-O toyline have been released!

This is our best look yet at the Rider Kick Figure series- specifically the Rider Armor releases. These figures represent the powers of legendary Kamen Riders!

The next two releases in this series will be Rider Armors based on Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and Kamen Rider Ghost! Both Armors have reversible color patterns to better match the basic RKF bodies belonging to Kamen Rider Zi-O and Kamen Rider Geiz.

And as an extra bonus we have a close look at the new Riders’ method of transportation- the DX RideStriker! This is a unique motorcycle toy that transforms into a special RideWatch that can be used in the DX ZikuDriver.

With the premiere of Kamen Rider Zi-O only days away, merchandise is already on its way to store shelves! Be sure to stop by your preferred Rider retailer to stock up on all your Zi-O needs!

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As time inches closer & closer to the premiere of the 20th Heisei-era Kamen Rider project Kamen Rider Zi-O, many fans have been wondering just how Toei would celebrate this momentous anniversary. While several characters from the series’ immediately before Zi-O were spotted filming, appearances from OLDER Rider shows has been a questionable factor.

Well, now at last we have confirmed more veteran Kamen Riders returning!

Two lead Riders from 2003’s Kamen Rider Faiz will be appearing in cameos alongside the final members of the Heisei Era-

*Kento Handa will resume his iconic role as the titular Kamen Rider Faiz
*Kouhei Murakami will take up the mantle of Kamen Rider Kaixa one more time.

The exact circumstances where these historic Riders meet up with new hero Zi-O are not known at time of writing. So be sure to join in our Official Zi-O Rumor Discussion Thread to share your thoughts and fears on this exciting new series!

And be sure to tune in September 2 2018 for the first episode of Kamen Rider Zi-O!