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Calling all Kamen Rider fans!

Team Rider – the Kamen Rider subgroup of Bluefin Brands – is headed to Toy Fair 2020 in New York City (February 22nd through February 25th). But all work and no play can be incredibly numbing – so Team Rider is hitting the streets of New York City while there and they want YOU to come hang out with them!

WHEN: Saturday, February 22nd at approximately 8pm EST
WHERE: Meeting in front of Midtown Comics (200 W 40th St, New York NY 10018)
WHAT: Hang out, chat Kamen Rider, maybe grab some food, and take an awesome group picture at Times Square!
EXTRA: If you can – bring a Driver! Cosplay not required or expected, but greatly appreciated!

You’ve seen their hilarious teaser video for the DX Sengoku Driver. You saw their awesome @TeamRiderUS announcement video. Now, this is YOUR opportunity to get some face to face time with the team trying to bring all your favorite Kamen Rider toys from Japan to the United States. And to top off the night we’re going to take a group picture of all the Kamen Rider fans who can make it in the center of Times Square.

If you can’t make it – that’s okay! We have a feeling there may be more of these as the convention season kicks in to high gear!

To stay up to date on all your Kamen Rider in the United States news follow these accounts!

@TokuNation (Twitter) / @TokuNation (Instagram)
@BluefinBrands (Twitter) / @BluefinBrands (Instagram)
@TeamRiderUS (Twitter) / @TeamRiderUS (Instagram)

See you in New York!

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“Actually. I’m Ultraman.”

In a world where the giant of light Ultraman, left Earth years ago, the SSSP has found a new way to defend their world. Relying on individuals who possess the Ultraman Factor, and equipping them with suits of armor, the heroes of Earth fight back Kaiju! But in the case of Dan Moroboshi, he has no Ultraman Factor. Lucky for him, SSSP has developed a next generation Ultraman suit specifically for those who don’t possess these abilities. The Ultraman Suit Ver. 7 not bestows non-powered individuals with the ability to fight Kaiju, but it can be upgraded after repeated combat. Evolving and adapting to any situation, the Seven Suit is a force to be reckoned with!

The Ultraman Suit Ver 7 is a gorgeous entry in Tamashii Nations Ultraman line of S.H. Figuarts. Recreating the Seven Suit as it appears in the Netflix ULTRAMAN anime, this figure implements some dynamic and interesting new choices for articulation we don’t often see. That being said, it makes for a figure with tons of expressive personality. Armed with his Throwing Knife & Specium Sword and a sweeping fiery effect part for it, Dan Moroboshi is ready to defend the Earth!

Check out our full 60+ image gallery of the Seven Suit after the jump! Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery & review. Next time we visit a hero of the Showa era with Ultraman Taro!

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“Ultralive!”

The Dark Spark War. The forces of good and evil battling across infinite dimensions. The bleak future where Ultraman Ginga battled his evil half, Dark Lugiel. Ended in a draw, every Ultraman, Woman, Alien, & Monster across reality was reduced to lifeless Spark Dolls. Scattering among the stars, some, fell to Earth. There, Hikaru Raido has returned to his hometown to sort through visions of the future. But before he can find the answers, Hikaru meets Ultraman Taro! Retaining his sentience as a Spark Doll, Taro uses his experience to guide the young Hikaru along his new journey as he discovers the secrets of the Dark Spark War, and protects the Earth as Ultraman Ginga!

S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga is a milestone to me. I remember reviewing the old Ultra-Act release back in 2014 and thinking it was pretty great. It goes without saying that the Figuart, improves on that release in every conceivable way. With a defined sculpt, lavish details, and astounding articulation improvements, Ultraman Gina can pose with the best of them. And he looks incredibly stylish while doing so! Including multiple sets of hands and a color timer, Ginga also carries his powerful Ginga Spark Lance and comes with a effect part to recreate the Ginga Cross Shoot!

We’ve put together over 60 images of S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga for your viewing pleasure. You can see the entire gallery and read through our extensive review after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the Tokunation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Coming up soon, we’re doing two more back to back Ultra galleries! S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Taro & Ultraman Suit Ver. 7!

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Bandai Japan has uploaded the first full-length trailer for the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager!

Originally viewed at the Toei press conference a few days ago, this trailer gives us our first proper look at the Kiramagers in action and in civilian form- along with a few other surprises.

Mashin Sentai Kiramager officially begins March 8 2020! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new chapter in Super Sentai history!

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After an exciting debut at the official Toei press conference, we now have our first look at the DX Mecha for the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager!

The five Mashins are sentient gems that take on the form of vehicles to assist the Kiramagers in battle-

*KirameReds’ Mashin Fire
*KirameBlues’ Mashin Jetter
*KirameGreens’ Mashin Mach
*KirameYellows’ Mashin Shovellow
*KiramePinks’ Mashin Hellicop

Together, the Mashins form the might robot, Kiramaizin! Mashin Fire becomes the legs, Shoyellow forms the left arm, Mach forms the head, Hellicop forms the torso and Jetter becomes a sword.

The DX Kiramaizin is currently scheduled for release on March 7 2020!

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“Henshin!”

When the Destroyer of Worlds, Kamen Rider Decade, embarked on a journey through the worlds of the Heisei Riders he came upon something familiar. A world, besieged by the ancient Gurongi, and protected by a hero bearing the Linto Tribe’s Arcle. But beneath this familiar form, was someone different. Often unsure of his abilities, but ready to protect the smiles of the people of his world, Yusukue Onodera stood against darkness as Kamen Rider Kuuga! Choosing to join Tsukasa on his journey through dimensions, protecting everyone’s smiles on the way, Yusuke grew into the confident hero he was also meant to be.

From Tamashii Nations we have what some would say is a long overdue release in the form of Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form (Decade Version)! At first glance this figure would seem identical to the original Shinkocchou Seihou Kuuga, but in fact the suit used in Decade (which is reflected in this figure) had a subtle metallic red sheen to it. Outside of this though, what we have here is an identically constructed and accessorized figure to the original Kuuga release. Which is not a bad thing! Shinkocchou Seihou Kuuga was a brilliant figure when it was released, and this clever reissue of the mold will not only work for fans seeking to complete a Decade collection, but it also gives collectors who missed it the first time around another chance to handle this excellent figure.

We’ve assembled a huge 70+ image gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form Decade Ver. You can check out the entire gallery and our extensive review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Tomorrow, we journey to the land of light with our first Ultraman figure review in some time with S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Ginga!

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A few videos of the Mashin Sentai Kiramager press conference have been uploaded online, offering fans their first proper look at the 44th Super Sentai series!

First up is a recreation of the teams’ henshin sequence and first fight against their new enemy- the soldiers of the Yodon Army.

Next, we get to hear the music for this new series!

*Kiramagers’ intro song, Mashin Sentai Kiramager is performed by tokusatsu veteran Yohei Onishi (who previously provided music for Shuriken Sentai Ninninger & Dobustsu Sentai Zyuohger.
*The Kiramager ending song, Kiraful! Miracle! Kiramager is performed by Takashi Deguchi.

Mashin Sentai Kiramager begins March 8 2020! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new series!

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Premium Bandai has confirmed the next entry in the SH Figuarts toyline from the current Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider Zero-One!

The leader of MetsobuJinrai.Net– Kamen Rider Horobi is recreated in superb detail with his Sting Scorpion form. Horobi’s Figuart includes his signature weapon, the Attache Arrow.

SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Horobi Sting Scorpion is scheduled for release in June 2020! The price is a modest 6050 Yen before shipping & fees.

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Tonight was the annual Toei press conference fully revealing the 44th Super Sentai series, Mashin Sentai Kiramager! We have now met the cast behind this new Super Sentai season.

The Kiramager cast consists of:

*KirameRed/Juru played by Ryo Komiya. Red is a high-school student with artistic talents who meets the other Kiramagers when trying to draw their battles.
*KirameBlue/Shiguru played by Atomu Mizuishi. Blue is a stunt actor who frequently has to wear different costumes.
*KirameYellow/Tametomo played by Rui Kihara. Yellow is a professional E-Sports player.
*KirameGreen/Sena played by Yume Shinjo. Green is an athlete specializing in track & field.
*KiramePink/Sayo played by Mio Kudo. Pink is a doctor who also specializes in Aikido.

With their powers, each Kiramager can summon a Mashin– a sentient machine to assist in battle against oversized enemies.

The voices of the Mashin will be:

*Mashin Fire – Kenichi Suzumura
*Mashin Shovellow – Mitsuo Iwata
*Mashin Mach – Kenji Akabane
*Mashin Jetter – Genki Okawa
*Mashin Helicop – Yuki Nagaku

Japanese comedian Daimaou Kosaka (also known by the stage name Pikotaro will serve as the teams’ mentor, Professor Muryou.

Actress Inori Minase will play the Princess Mabusena of the Planet Crystalia– the source of the Kiramage Stones that give the Kiramagers their powers.

Tokusatsu alumni Tomokazu Sugita will play the series’ narrator, and is also the voice of their henshin device- the KirameChanger.

Mashin Sentai Kiramager officially begins March 8 2020! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new series!

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Sentai fans, rejoice!

The Mashin Sentai Kiramager press conference is finally here, and with that press conference comes our first look at this year’s Mecha: Kiramaizin finally revealed in all of his glory.

Further info on this forthcoming series is pending as the press conference is still ongoing at least at the time of this writing. But stay tuned, and well be sure to provide you with info as soon as proper translations become available.