IT’S MORPHIN TIME!
Our friends at Boom! Studios via PowerRangersNow just released a new set of pages previewing the upcoming issue of the on going comic: Go Go Power Rangers Issue #11!
The Shattered Grid event continues in Go Go Power Rangers Issue #11, we explore the Ranger Slayer’s past in this volume. Issue#11 is set to hit store shelves sometime in July.
As always, the pages will contain spoilers for the comic so hit the jump at your own risk.
Last week we reported the initial announcement and that preorders would be coming soon, but now Bandai Tamashii Nations have updated their webshop with pre-order info and high quality images of S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Zero Beyond.
As previously reported Ultraman Zero Beyond will be released as a Tamashii web exclusive in November 2018 for the price of 5940 yen. However now we can also confirm that the figure will come with five alternate hands, a replacement colour timer, energy versions of his Beyond Twin Edge swords and an additional translucent purple fist effect part.
Check out the full selection images after the jump!
Exciting news for anyone interested in the new Gridman anime series from Studio Trigger!
Funimation has announced a special WORLD PREMIERE screening of the new series, SSSS Gridman to be held at Anime Expo 2018! This convention will be held from July 5-8 2018 in Los Angeles, California!
The premiere screening of SSSS Gridman is currently scheduled for Friday, July 6 2018 at 7:45PM. Several members of Studio Trigger will be attending the convention for a Q&A Session after the screening, including:
*Executive Producers Shigeto Koyama and Hiromi Wakabayashi
*Character Designer Masaru Sakamoto
*Animation Producer Masato Takeuchi
While no official announcement has been made at time of writing, this premiere event strongly suggests Funimation will be licensing SSSS Gridman for a Western release once the series officially begins. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!
METAL BRANDING!
In case you missed it Bandai announced S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider WShinkocchou Seihou Heat Metal is in the works, as a perfect follow up to Luna Trigger. It may have been sometime after the figure’s reveal but we finally have the pre order info for his hot new figure.
S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W Heat/Metal will be sold as a Tamashii web shop exclusive item retailing for 6,480 yen before middleman fees and shipping if your buying from overseas. Pre-Orders will offically open on June 29th 2018 before finally getting sent out sometime in December 2018.
His signature Metal Shaft weapon will be included in two configurations: fully extended and collapsed modes any previously released Memory Gadget accessories are shown to be compatible with it as well.
The most recently-completed Power Rangers season is coming to home media!
Lionsgate has announced a release of Power Rangers Ninja Steel: The Complete Series.
Collected on three discs, this set will feature all 20 episodes of the Ninja Steel Power Rangers facing off against the warrior Galvanax and his team of monsters to possess the Ninja Nexus Prism. The cover art is done by George Caltsoudas, known for his work on Batman: The Animated Series and the “Star Trek: Boldly Go” graphic novel).
Power Rangers: Ninja Steel will be released on August 14, 2018 for the suggested retail price of $19.98 and include an insert from the BOOM! Studios Artist Tribute book for Power Rangers. Click “Read More” for full details!
A detailed silhouette of the next Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider Zi-O has been posted online!
While Zi-O still hasn’t been revealed in full, this new image hints at a more complex design than some folks may have originally anticipated- including armor bits around the shoulders & thighs, a basic “antennae-crown” (similar to past Riders) and the figure in question seems to be holding a unique weapon (or perhaps changer).
Kamen Rider Zi-O’s series will begin on September 2 2018! Be sure to stop by our official Kamen Rider Zi-O Rumor Discussion Thread to share your thoughts and fears about this brand-new Rider Series!
After several teasing photos, the next Complete Selection Modification release has been officially revealed!
The VBuckle & DragVisor– signature henshin device set from Kamen Rider Ryuki will be available in three special releases:
*The CCSM VBuckle contains ALL SEVENTEEN Advent Decks used in the series & supporting media, along with appropriate Contract Monster and Final Vent cards for each Deck. The VBuckle set is priced at 30240 Yen and will be released in December 2018!
*The CSM DragVisor comes with all Advent Cards used by the various Ryuki Riders. The DragVisor set is priced at 21600 Yen and will be released in early 2019.
*Finally, the CSM VBuckle & DragVisor Set contains all decks, cards and necessary equipment. This full set is priced at 51840 Yen and will be released in December 2018!
UPDATE! A special video preview of the VBuckle & DragVistor set has been uploaded to Bandai’s official YouTube channel!
Only a few days ago we learned the next entry in the Shinkocchuou Seihou subseries of SH Figuarts would be Kamen Rider Wizard– and now we have a close look at this exciting new figure!
Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style is recreated with exquisite detail, with features including an adjustable WizardDriver, a multi-form Wizard SwordGun and a wide assortment of Wizard Rings that can be switched out if needed.
Of particular note is Wizard’s cloak; the first type of clothing released in the Shinkocchou Seihou series. The figure uses a mixture of cloth fabric and wire frame to offer a wide array of adjustable shapes.
Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Wizard will officially open for order on July 2 2018! Release is currently scheduled for November 2018 and the price is a very modest 7884 Yen!
MEGAZORD SEQUENCE HAS BEEN INITIATED
In case you missed it one of Tamashii Nation’s exclusive offerings for this year’s SDCC will be the SDCC SOC GX-76 Black Megazord repaint. SDCC is right around the corner, and many collectors have wondered what this Megazord variant will look like in either of it’s combined modes with the Dragonzord, well wonder no more. New photos have surfaced online showcasing what this figure will look like in the combined Mega Dragonzord and Dragonzord Battle Modes.
The SDCC SOC GX-76 Black Megazord will be available exclusively at Bluefin Brands booth during San Diego Comic Con 2018. Be sure to check back with us, and we’ll bring you all the exciting news from that event as it happens.
Exclusive to this year’s Power Morphicon convention is a black and gold repaint of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Megazord POP! Vinyl from Funko. Release details have yet to be revealed however the item will go up for pre-sale for those who have pre-registered for Power Morphicon on Monday, June 25th via the Official Power Morphicon website.
Power Morphicon is the official Power Rangers convention and will be part of the 25th Anniversary celebration for the Power Rangers franchise this August 17th thru the 19th in Anaheim, California. If you have not pre-registered yet, please click here to begin the process.
We look forward to seeing you at the show!