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“Change, Punch Hopper!”

Shun Kageyama had humble beginnings with ZECT under his mentor Sou Yaguruma/TheBee. When Yaguruma fell from grace, Kageyama rose to power, but proved too weak to maintain it. Left a shattered man he was pulled back from the depths of his failures once again by Yaguruma. Kageyama’s mentor had been reborn as Kamen Rider Kickhopper, now he himself lives his own second life as Kamen Rider Punch Hopper. Together they walk their own path, to hell.

Recently we took a look at Shinkocchou Seihou Kickhopper, and as with most any release from this line I was very impressed. So it’s no surprise that mold mate Punch Hopper is also an absolute pleasure. Punch Hopper once again takes an excellent renewal mold and puts it to good use. The only new difference with this release is the arm mounted Anchor Joint weapon, but it’s executed just as well as Kickhopper’s ankle mounted one.

We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post, but you can also click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full review. We’ll be back soon with a new pair of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid galleries as well!

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Surprisingly revealed only a few days ago, we now have full official images & info for the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Ambassador Hell! In an update to our previous post about the figure, Ambassador Hell will actually be a Tamashii Web Exclusive as well. In the original image making the rounds the Tamashii Web Shop logo was not present so many assumed it would be a retail release. It is however now confirmed he will be an exclusive.

Ambassador Hell will be released in April 2018 for 6480 yen. Be sure to check with your preferred middleman or service in the near future to arrange an order for this release!

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A brief clip from the next episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel has been posted online!


Abraka-Danger:
Preston must confront one of Galvanax’s newest contestants after his magical spells backfire on his teammates.

This episode of Power Rangers Ninja Steel is currently scheduled to air Saturday, October 28 2017 on Nickelodeon!

Be sure to join in our Official Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this latest Ninja Steel adventure!

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Tonight was the premiere of the Power Rangers HyperForce via Hyper RPG on Twitch.tv. For three hours viewers were treated to a new story in the Power Rangers universe set in the year 3016 at the Time Force Academy. Returning and reprising her roll as Jen Scotts, the Time Force Pink Ranger, was Erin Cahill as a guest participant.

To get a quick recap, click “Read More” and then join in the discussion!

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Bandai Tamashii Nations’ celebration of Ultraseven’s 50th anniversary continues into 2018 with the reveal of S.H. Figuarts Alien Guts! Recently revealed in the latest batch of magazine scans, the newest Tamashii Pick Up confirms that Guts will indeed be a retail release coming in March! Making their debut in the series’ popular two-part adventure “The Seven Assassination Plan” as well appearing more recently in the Ultraman Orb movie, Alien Guts will come packaged with a selection of alternate hands, paralysis ray effect part AND an Eye Slugger effect part for Ultraman himself!

S.H. Figuarts Alien Guts will release in March 2018 with a price of 6480 yen. Will you be getting this figure, or maybe picking up two just for that extra bit of accuracy? Check out the full selection of images and let us know after the jump!

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Before there was Power Rangers there was Super Sentai! And with that catchphrase, Shout! Factory continues with their releases of the Super Sentai series on DVD. Releasing on 10/31 is none other than Denji Sentai Megaranger, the Super Sentai season that was adapted in to the fan-favorite series Power Rangers In Space.

To celebrate the release of the next chapter in the Super Sentai series, Shout! Factory TV is doing a live stream this coming Saturday, October 28th at 10:00am PST at www.shoutfactorytv.com as well as channel 512 on Pluto TV. Seven full episodes of Denji Sentai Megaranger will be aired, with added commentary from Shamus Kelly, known in the Power Rangers fandom for his work on the Dan’s Toku Rants and No Pink Spandex podcasts.

The episodes that will be on the live stream are as follows:

Don’t Let Them! The Twisted Invaders
Look! Our Galaxy Mega
For Real! A Huge Nezire Beast
Smash It! Shibolena’s Trap
Decide! This Is An Underhanded Battle
We Did It, Eh!? The Roaring Digitank
What The? The Annoying Groupie Daughter

Tune in and share your thoughts using #SuperSentai on social media! And pick up your copy of Denji Sentai Megaranger on October 31st!

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In a surprise reveal a magazine scan has just begun circulating showing off S.H. Figaurts Ambassador Hell! We’ve previously seen this iconic villains’ Kaijin form Garagaranda, on display at Tamashii Events. But this is a new reveal entirely. What’s most surprising is that Ambassador Hell appears to be a standard retail release, priced at 6480 yen with a release date of April 2017.

If you’re unfamiliar with the Ambassador Hell character, he hails from the original Kamen Rider TV series. A Shocker general based out of the western US, the character has made numerous appearances through out the rider franchise. As recently even as the 2016 Kamen Rider 1 film. He’s not to be confused with his brother Ambassador Darkness, who looks very similar and first appeared in the “Birth of the 10th! Kamen Rider All Together!” the Kamen Rider ZX film. Could Hell’s release signal Darkness on the horizon? Here’s hoping!

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“2nd Gear.”

Kiriya Kujou. Liar, coroner, Bugster, Kamen Rider. Has there been a secondary character that’s grown more memorable and beloved by fans of a rider show more quickly than him? Almost from the moment he stepped on screen, people fell in love with this two-faced hero. While Lazer has an unconventional Level 2 Rider form, it has a charm all it’s own. After patiently waiting since his appearance early on in the series we can finally share a full review & gallery of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Lazer Bike Gamer Level 2!

Lazer Level 2 is an unconventional form for a rider, and a unique Rider Machine, but one that’s been perfectly executed. Capturing Kiriya’s iconic Level 2 form, this figure has been given an exquisite paint job to sell all the right details. But perhaps the best thing about this release is the two Gamer Drivers that are included! One, a standard Gamer Driver with removable Bakusou Bike Gashat, and the other is a “stunt” driver. Based on the type of stunt prop used for action scenes this slimmed down Driver provides some extra clearance for any rider ally. Did I mention that Ex-Aid looks absolutely excellent on Lazer as well?

We’ve attached the full gallery of 60 images to this post, but you check out our full review as well by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation” Forums at the bottom of this post! We have more Kamen Rider Ex-Aid galleries on the way, but next time we’ll be back with another glimpse into Kamen Rider Kabuto!

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Twitch.TV has released some early designs for their upcoming RPG streaming series, Power Rangers HyperForce!

The HyperForce team theme appears to be based on Greek Mythology, with each Ranger using the powers of a different mystic creature.

*Iapetus Lion Red (aka Marv)
*Crius Ram Yellow (named Jack)
*Oceanus Serpent Blue (aka Eddie)
*Hyperion Phoenix Pink (named Chloe)
*Coeus Cerberus Black (called Vesper)

Definitely a unique team, featuring the first FEMALE Black Ranger in the history of the Power Rangers franchise!

Power Rangers HyperForce is currently scheduled to begin Tuesday, October 24 2017! Be sure to join in our Ongoing Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this exciting new project!

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“Drago Knight Hunter Z!!”

At one time the greatest power available to Ex-Aid & his allies was the dangerous Level 5 Gasshat, Drago Knight Hunter Z! It ultimately took Ex-Aid, Brave, Snipe & Lazer to tame this power together, but Emu (and later Hiiro) would be able to master the Level 5 configuration on his own as well. While Ex-Aid would gain even greater power, exceeding Level 100 & beyond, Action Gamer was a force to be reckoned with. Today we examine how Ex-Aid adapts this form for collectors S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Hunter Action Gamer Level 5!

At a basic level you know this figure already, as the wonderful Level 2 Action Gamer Ex-Aid mold. What this release brings to the table is the additional bulk armor and weapons of the Drago Knight Hunter Z Gashat. Now armed with the Dragon Blade & Dragon Gun, and a powerhouse of strength, Ex-Aid can face any threat up to Level 5. While this release is lite on the accessories, it’s currently modest price should more than make up for that and warrant it a spot in your collection.

We’ve attached the full gallery of over 50 images to this post, but you can also check out the full review of this figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post . We’ll back soon with several more galleries from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid as well Kamen Rider W & Kamen Rider Kabuto!