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under Kamen Rider

Well, it’s been quite the week for Banjou hasn’t it? Revealed via magazine scans and episode preview just last week, then making it’s debut in this past Saturday’s episode, then having images of a figuart prototype shown off, Cross-Z’s new base form has had a QUICK turnaround.

Now, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z has been confirmed for release! Thanks as always to @_Erasu for digging these images up from the depths of the Tamashii Nations site. These official images, the banner in particular, now confirm that the Cross-Z repaint will indeed see release. The logo emblazoned on the banner also confirms that it will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive. While we don’t have an exact release window or price yet, the listing itself should be live relatively soon. When that happens, we’ll be sure to let you know!

under Super Sentai

Via new pre-order listings over at Tokullectibles, we have our first look at full color official images of Super Minipla Muteki Shogun, Kakure Daishogun,  & Tsubasamaru!

You may recall we’ve been following the development of these figures quite closely. The last time we checked on it, gray prototype images of Tsubasamaru had been released. However now we have initial pre-orders and official images for all 3 releases from Ninja Sentai Kakuranger! 

Tokullectibles is currently using placeholder prices for both listings starting at $1.00, while the pages aren’t live for ordering yet as well. We’ll update when Japanese pages with official pricing go live as well.

under Super Sentai

Another round of magazine scans has begun circling the Internet, giving fans a few tidbits about the further adventures of Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger vs Keisatsu Sentai PatRanger!

This month’s star is the mysterious Ranger X! This newcomer is able to shift between forms- the silver Lupin X and the gold Patren X. However, the new Rangers’ true identity has not yet been revealed at this time- fans can only wonder who is behind the helmet. X is not allied with the LupinRangers OR the PatRangers but does fight the Gangler whenever they appear- he will help whichever team he feels needs it.

To activate his powers, X uses his unique henshin device- the X-Changer! This new Changer comes with a pair of special VS Vehicles based on trains- the X-Train Gold & X-Train Silver. To change forms, Ranger X merely rotates the cannon on the Changer.

Rounding out his arsenal, X has a signature weapon- the X Rod Sword which also has two unique modes- Sword Mode and Jitte Mode.

Finally, some interesting casting has been announced for the upcoming LupinRanger VS PatRanger summer movie: Comedian Naoki Tanaka will be playing the role of Herlock Sholmes– the only detective to ever catch legendary thief Arsene Lupin!

Definitely some exciting times ahead for Super Sentai fans! Stay tune to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Super Sentai reveals.

under Kamen Rider

The Kamen Rider Build series is currently blasting out exciting episode one after another and in the latest episode we saw yet another power up form for Kamen Rider Cross-Z – this one being the Great Cross-Z and Dragon Evol Bottle combination turning Ryuga Banjo in to Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z! And in honor of the debut of the new form, Premium Bandai has put up an order page for the DX Great Cross-Z Dragon and Dragon Evol Bottle!

This set will release in October 2018 for 3,024 yen. Contact your middle man today to get yourself this power up. Important note – the DX Great Cross-Z Dragon and Dragon Evol Bottle have some relevance to the upcoming Kamen Rider Build movie, as a new Rider is teased in the preview images for this set!

under Kamen Rider

Surprise! Revealed via magazine scans less than 24 hours ago to be Banjou’s next form in Kamen Rider Build, Bandai has done quite the turn around and revealed a figure of this new form as well!

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z! Gaining control over the Dragon Evol Bottle, Cross-Z gains this new form based on his original. While no release details are available yet, for now this is only a display prototype, we’ll be sure to update you when and if more information becomes available.

under Kamen Rider

A new round of magazine scans has come online, at last revealing the ultimate forms of Kamen Rider Build!

*Thanks to the power of the Genius FullBottle Sento will henshin into Kamen Rider Build Genius Form! Genius will give Sento access to the powers of all 60 FullBottles at once.

*Not to be outdone, Ryuga will gain control of the Dragon EvolBottle to unlock another configuration- Kamen Rider Great Cross-Z! This appears to be a combination of the original Cross-Z suit with pieces of Kamen Rider Evol.

Definitely some amazing new powers on the horizon as Kamen Rider Build enters its final phase! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting Rider adventure!

under General Tokusatsu News, Ultraman

Back in early April, we reported on the upcoming REDMAN comic series written & Illustrated by Matthew Frank & colored by Goncalo Lopes. Well Matthew has just dropped back by our forums to give us an official update on the English language release of this highly anticipated series as well!

Via Nightshining Inc. We have open pricing, open pre-orders, and a new synopsis for the series:

Redman: The Kaiju Hunter Volume 1 Graphic Novel. This 128 page full color story spotlights the adventure of Redman and his quest to rid the world of any and all Kaiju. This is not the hero you will be expecting but its the hero you will want!

Be one of the first 100 to purchase this directly from Night Shining, Inc and you will receive an exclusive Redman foil trading card. These are limited to only 150 in the U.S. Pre-order your copy today.

This item is expected to ship June 2018.

Be sure to pre-order copy today!

under Super Sentai

With release impending in August, Bandai B-Boys have updated their blog with new unpainted prototype images of the upcoming Super Sentai Artisan Won Tiger!

The blog post mentions that they are in the middle of mold progression and finalizing changes to it before final release. Adjustments will continue to be made. Mention is also made of the new double joint in the Tiger’s forward legs, allowing it to pose in ways the original couldn’t. They also talk about trying to find the correct balance in the marbling of the white/gray parts.

Another blog update for this gorgeous piece is scheduled for June 1st. We’ll see you again then!

under Conventions, General Tokusatsu News, Other Conventions

As Tamashii Comic-Con continues there have been a huge number of reveals and display prototypes on shown for various western properties like Marvel, Star Wars, & DC. If you’d like to check out all of these, we highly suggest you head over to our sister site, Toyark.com to see their reporting. For us though, the con has provided more display prototypes from Pacific Rim Uprising!

For starters we have Robot Spirits Gispy Avenger Tokyo Final Battle Version! This remold/repaint of the original Avenger release features the left arm Plasma Caster, and rocket booster used  for the decisive battle near and above Mount Fuji. It also appears to include the Plasma Chainsaws taken from Obsidian Fury for the same battle. Second, we have our first look at the Robot Spirits Drone Jaegers. These are their pre-Kaiju Hybrid forms which are actually only seen quite briefly in the film.

For now we don’t have any release information for this pair of figures, but we’ll be sure to update you when and if it does. Images come courtesy of Figsoku.

under Power Rangers

Today marks the beginning of the end of an era.

A recent business report announced that Power Rangers production & development company Saban Brands in Century City, California will be closing on July 2, 2018 as a result of the planned Hasbro Inc purchase.

A total of 60 workers will be dismissed, with 51 of the jobs to be eliminated on the date of closure. At time of writing, it remains unknown if Hasbro will employ any of the dismissed employees.

Saban Brand’s parent company, Saban Capital Group– an entertainment investment firm- will remain in operation.

We here at TokuNation wish to extend our best wishes to the dismissed employees, and hope everyone is successful in transitioning to new careers. May The Power Protect You All.