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Hidden within this months’ magazine scans are a handful of teaser images for the next Kamen Rider series- Kamen Rider Build!

While the main suit sadly remains hidden in silhouette, we can make out a few details for this new Rider-

*Build’s Driver (still unnamed at time of writing) has a large hand crank on one side, which seems to support the construction equipment theme heavily rumored for this series.

*The Build helmet appears to have mismatched antennae; matching a recent rumor about assembling suits differently using alternative powerups.

Be sure to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Build Discussion Thread to share your thoughts & fears about this upcoming series! And stay tuned to TokuNation for all Kamen Rider Build news!

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“Fight with me, my greatest buddy!”

It’s time to search & destroy all at mach speed one more time! Kamen Rider Drive continues to be a merchandising juggernaut with new releases churned out from Bandai every quarter. Even now, nearly 3 years after the series finale. This go around we’re looking at the first new S.H. Figuart released from the series second V-Cinema, Drive Saga: Kamen Rider Mach/Kamen Rider Heart. Once again Bandai has managed to fashion a new form out of pre-existing molds to create S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Mach Chaser!

Not to be confused with last years’ Kamen Rider Chaser Mach, Mach Chaser is Gou’s final form. Accessed through a new Shift Ride Crosser (which is present in the Mach Driver), Mach Chaser is a new spin on what made Chaser Mach so great. This time the cohesion between the mishmash of Mach & Chaser parts is even greater though thanks to a solid new color scheme. As always Gou has his trusty Zenrin Shooter at his side, and this time he has the addition of a brand new zenrin effect part for curved slashes! If you loved Chaser Mach then there’s lots to love for you here with Mach Chaser as well. Drive as a franchise has been built on smart repaints and reuses of pre-existing designs, this is yet another wonderful execution of that ideology. And just a heads up, Mach Chaser does not come with a Signal Ax, the ones in these shots came from my Kamen Rider Chaser.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can view the full 80 image gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in the VERY near future with a pair of new galleries from Kamen Rider W & Space Sheriff Gavan!

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Some time ago, it was reported that Kraken Releasing had licensed the first season of GARO for release in North America.

Now at last, we have some new details on this project!

GARO: Collection 1 will be released on October 17, 2017. This release will cover the fist half of the season, and is priced at a modest $39.98 USD.

A prototype of the collection cover has also been released, although the art is subject to change.

Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all GARO news!

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Earlier today we had confirmation of this release and mere moments later official images began to circulate. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special is officially on the way and looking great.

Type Special reuses much of the new parts created for the Dark Drive figuart that’s releasing in August. But we do see a new shift car, tire, head and chest to set this release apart. Unsurprisingly, Type Special does not come with the Signal Axe or Handle Sword in these photos. Those are only here to demonstrate that the figure can use them. 4 sets of hands and 4 Shift Cars round out the entire package of accessories sadly.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special will be release in November as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 6264 yen. Get in touch with your preferred middleman or service now to reserve yours!

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We’ve seen both on display recently at the Tamashii Nations Akiba showroom as well as the Tamashii Nations World Tour. Now both of these new figures are slated for actual release! Thanks to a handful of new magazine scans we can confirm both.

S.H. Figuarts kamen Rider Drive Type Special, Drives unique movie from from Surprise Future, is set for release in November. Type Special will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive and retail for 6264 yen.

S.H. Figuarts Dada or as he was originally known Agent #271, is an infamously weird villain from the original Ultraman TV series. While not as prolific as Baltan this Kaiju is definitely looking good as Bandai continues their productive line of Kaiju figuarts. Dada will be released in November for 7344 yen.

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The latest team of Power Rangers are coming back on the air at last!

After an earlier-than-usual mid-season hiatus, Power Rangers Ninja Steel now as a date set for the second half of its run. New Ninja Steel episodes will begin airing Saturday, August 12th 2017 beginning at 12PM EST!

Sadly, no other details about upcoming episodes have been announced at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Ninja Steel News!

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JOUCHAKU!

In case you missed it, Bandai announced the release of S.H.Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji, the human identity of Space Sheriff Gavan. P-Bandai’s launched the pre order page and we now have official stock photography of the photo in addition to price, and release date!

S.H.Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji includes an array of swappable hands, and a particle effect piece representing the transformation into Gavan. Retails for 6264 yen before middleman fees and overseas shipping, S.H.Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji will see release sometime in November 2017.

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“Crush the Invader!”

It’s been some time since we’ve stepped back into the world of the dead, so it’s time to pay another visit to Kamen Rider Ghost. I’ve made my thoughts on this line known previously, so I was very hesitant to return to it again. But I’m giving it just one more go with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Necrom!

Necrom completes the trio of riders from the series, so in at least that regard he’s satisfying. But many of the design flaws which plagued the first several releases of this line are still present. Shoulder designs, wrist cuffs, an obtrusive overcoat. That being said, Necrom does look rather good and I do so love seeing full groups of riders together. Though there is a severe lack of accessories with this figure. You can see it all in my full review linked below.

Feel free to browse the full 60+ image gallery by clicking “Discussin on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with yet another new gallery from a personal favorite of mine, Kamen Rider Drive!

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