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“Let’s leave light in the dust!”

2017 is shaping up to be the year of the Metal Heroes! The momentum for this new golden age of Toei’s 3rd big franchise started in 2012, with Gavan Vs Gokaiger which set the precedent for future Metal Hero/Sentai crossovers. Flash forward to 2017 with the release of Space Squad: Gavan Vs Dekaranger and we get a brand new figuart as well, S.H. Figuarts Space Sheriff Gavan Type G Space Squad Version!

The Space Squad version of Gavan Type G is meant to be a renewal of sorts for the old original mold. One that was riddled with quality issues. I’m happy to report though that this time around, Gavan Type G is much improved physically! One big thing that really sets this release apart from the first though is the new Laser Blade Origin. A powerful new weapon that forged on Juspions’ home world. And luckily we get 3 variations of this new weapon.

We’ve attached a mere selection of the full gallery to this post. If you click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post then you can view over 100 images of Gavan Type G and the various heroes of Space Squad!

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Premium Bandai has revealed a very special exclusive set to celebrate the 10th anniversary of fan-favorite series Kamen Rider Den-O!

The iconic IMAGIN creatures from this series have been brought to life in plushie form, with a set of all 6 main creatures- Momotaros, Urataros, Kintaros, Ryutaros, Deneb, and Sieg! And to complete the ensemble, the six plushies will also come with a special carrying case modeled after the Den-Liner train!

This team of plushies will be released in November 2017! The price is a modest 9720 Yen before shipping and fees.

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San Diego Comic Con is happening THIS WEEK – and we’re proud to say that we’ll be there to bring you all the news, all the information, and all the pictures you’ve come to expect from us over the last 5+ years. While there is no movie to be released this year there are still plenty of Power Rangers related activities and panels happening at the show this year. Below is your COMPLETE list of events and activities happening involving your favorite spandex-clad heroes. There is a 100% chance we’ve missed something or some guest that flew under the radar – as we get that information we’ll update this list. But please use this as a guide as to what is happening, when it’s happening, and what to expect.

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New images for the 4th & final Uchu Sentai KyuRanger release quarter have been posted online, and the arsenal of Voyagers has expanded once again!

*Leading things off is the Orion Battler, a GIGANTIC Carrier Mecha which can transport other Voyagers & transform into an extremely powerful Mecha. The Battler is controlled by Lucky in his new shiny form, Shishi Red Orion!

*In addition, one more Voyager has been revealed- the Koujishi Voyager! This new craft draws its power from the Leo Minor constellation. While not seen in full on its own, we DO get to see Koujishi combined with Shishi Voyager- creating Super KyuRenOh! This new configuration adds a powerful cannon weapon to the original combination.

Seems like the last quarter of KyuRanger is just as exiting as the first! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Super Sentai news!

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Yet another group of catalog images for the upcoming Kamen Rider series have been posted online, showing us even more of Kamen Rider Build and his special abilities!

Kamen Rider Build will henshin using the BuildDriver, which is powered by 2 FullBottles. His signature weapon is the DrillCrusher, a drill-based saber that can convert into a gun.

A number of new Build Forms have been revealed, including-

*HawkGatling, an orange & silver suit armed with the HawkGatlinger weapon
*NinNinComic, a purple & gold combo using the NinpogaTana weapon
*KaizokuRessha, a neon configuration that fights with the Kaizoku Hassha crossbow weapon.

We also get a quick shot of Kamen Rider Build’s vehicle- the Build Phone! This device is actually a smartphone that becomes a motorcycle when equipped with the Lion FullBottle.

Not to be outdone, Kamen Rider Close is included among these scans! We get to see his signature weapon, the BeatCloser and the CloseDragon device that powers his transformation.

Last but certainly not least we have some details about the series’ antagonists- Nitroge & Bloodstark! Each has their own unique weapon/transformation device, the Transteam Gun and Steam Blade respectively.

Definitely some promising items for this new Kamen Rider! Don’t forget to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about the 19th Heisei Rider Series!

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The butterfly effect of Bandai’s premium & popular Shinkocchou Seihou sub-line of Figuarts has finally reached Rider Machines! While not officially labeled as an S.S. release, the brand new S.H. Figuarts Hardboilder is undoubtedly a renewal meant to replace the original release of this bike.

Hardboilder is of course the faithful ride of Kamen Rider W, and a perfect companion piece to the Shinkocchou Seihou W Figuart released last year. While this renewal definitely won’t be as significantly different from the original as many others have been in recent years, it is on the whole a more accurate and well proportioned update.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post, but you can see the full 40 image gallery after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a brand new gallery from Space Sheriff Gavan!

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Following yesterday’s big reveal of the 19th Heisei Era Kamen Rider, we now have some additional details on Kamen Rider Build!

*First up, we have a clear image of Build’s third form- Key Dragon! This form is created by fusing the Lock and Dragon FullBottles.

*Next, updated toy listings have confirmed a few more pieces of Build’s arsenal. Build’s vehicle is known as the Build Phone, a smartphone that can transform into a motorcycle and it will be sold with the Lion[/b[ FullBottle. A key item known as the PandoraPanel can store up to 10 FullBottles. Build will eventually upgrade his powers with a new powerup labeled the SPARKLING! FullBottle.

*We also have some information regarding the series’ SECOND Rider, Kamen Rider Close! Although Close will use the same BuildDriver to henshin, he requires a unique item called the CloseDragon alongside his signature Dragon FullBottle. Close’s primary weapon is a sword known as the BeatCloser.

*Finally, we have learned a bit about the series’ first villain- a mysterious character known as Nitrogue! This enemy will henshin using a new device labeled the TransSteamGun and the Bat FullBottle.

Feel free to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts about this exciting new series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider Build reveals!

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In case you missed it, Bandai’s next entry in the Super Sentai Artisan line is, of course, going to be a modified version of the DX Won Tiger to accompany the Dairen’oh which sold out its pre orders already. Ahead of the pre-orders going up, Bandai has revealed the Super Sentai Artisan DX Won Tiger in all of its glory!

For now, all we have is this teaser image. Pricing and release date have yet to be announced as of this writing.

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After some initial teasers & toy listings, we finally have our next look at the newest Heisei Rider- Kamen Rider Build!

Build uses a very basic design, with the suit’s color & shape being split in half depending on what powers he uses. By inserting Full Bottles into the Build Driver, this Rider gains a variety of powers!

Build’s various forms appear to be half animal-based & half technology-based. The main image we are seeing is Kamen Rider Build’s default form, referred to as RabbitTank! Brief shots of other forms are also seen, including RabbitCleaner and HedgehogTank.

We also get a quick shot of the series’ first antagonist, a mysterious new character named NightRouge! This villain seems to appear alongside the series’ second Rider, Kamen Rider Close! (note: official name spelling not yet confirmed)

Be sure to join in our Ongoing Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this exciting new Kamen Rider! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further Kamen Rider Build news as it becomes available!

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Thanks to an exclusive reveal at IGN, we have the first image of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 20 as well as the first bombshells of the issue itself – that the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers we know and love today were not the first Power Rangers chosen by Zordon and Alpha 5. Who are our heroes from the year 1969?

  • Igor, a 21 year old male Soviet KGB Agent
  • Jamie, a 24 year old female British singer/songwriter
  • Terona, a 21 year old male war veteran
  • Daniel, an 18 year old student who is also an activist/protestor
  • Grace, a 21 year old head secretary of NASA who wants to be an astronaut

Why were these five chosen as Power Rangers? What type of villain(s) did they have to fight? And most importantly – what happened to them? Hopefully we’ll get our answers soon! Expect more details next week at San Diego Comic Con. Please make sure to follow us on Twitter (@TokuNation), Instagram (@TokuNation), as well as Facebook (/TokuNation) for complete coverage of this year’s show!