BUGGLE UP!
Premium Bandai has announced a special new release of the DX Gashacon BugVisor II from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!
Dubbed the BugVisor II Neo Kuroto Dan Version, this rerelease features an updated screen with the newly-ressurected Kamen Rider Genm desperately trying to break out. Other changes to the BugVisor have not been confirmed at time of writing.
The BugVisor II Neo Kuroto Dan Version will be open for preorder beginning June 9, 2017!
Get ready Uchu Sentai Kyuranger fans – your hearts are about to melt! Check out these upcoming Uchu Sentai Kyuranger plushies from Tokyo Toy Show 2017! As of this exact moment we’re still deciphering release date, price, and the exact manufacturer. Stay tuned!
The Tokyo Toy Show 2017 is underway and the first set of images of the Bandai Japan booth are coming in! Check out the first in-hand images of the recently announced Super Sentai Artisan DX DaiRenOh. As you may or may not recall, the Super Sentai Artisan DX DaiRenOh is going to be a modernized release of the original DX DaiRenOh with added diecast, some new molding, and new paint. The Legacy Thunder Megazord is not being utilized. Stay tuned for more updates from Tokyo Toy Show 2017!
“Second Tactic.”
The disgraced unlicensed doctor Hanaya Taiga had a chance to defend the world 6 years ago. But his failures kept him from being the Kamen Rider he should have been, and made him the anti-hero he is today. Rounding out the finale of our special 3 part gallery breakdown of the Migthy Action X Beginning Set is our gallery of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Shooting Gamer Level 2!
Snipe Level 2 takes what worked with the new Ex-Aid body on the first two figures and continues that reliability. While the Snipe design may not be my personal favorite of the 3, this is a solidly made release that brings a few new things to the table. Namely a new shoulder sash assembly (that does not work well), a gorgeous head that does work and uses one clever trick, and his trusty sidearm the Gashacon Magnum. An extra part is included to transform this weapon to it’s Rifle Mode as well.
We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can check out the full gallery & review of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Level 2 after the jump. Just click “discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post! And that rounds out our 3-part look at the first releases from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid! We’ll see you soon for another exciting gallery!
GOSEI GATTAI!
A few months ago, Bandai teased the release of the Super Sentai Artisan Dairen’Oh a pre order page has now gone live and with that, we have a plethora of new photos along with release details.
Rather than being a remold of the Legacy Thunder Megazord as previously speculated by some, the Super Sentai Artisan Dairen’oh is, in fact, a modified version of the original DX toy with some added paint apps and die cast parts.
All of this will cost a hefty amount retailing about 23,760 yen but won’t see a release till March 2018. The Lai-Lai Jewels while shown appears to be part of some sort of campaign give away and not included with the actual set.
Last year, Bandai Namco Games announced City Shrouded in Shadow: a game where you survive a giant monster attack was in development and we’ve finally been given an update thanks to Famitsu magazine with translation courtesy of Silconera.
City Shrouded in Shadow will feature characters from Ultraman, Godzilla, and Neon Genesis Evangelion franchise and while we won’t see them crossover the game will generate scenarios based on one of those series each will be generated one stage at a time. Here’s a list of who we know will be in the game thus far:
Giant Shadow 1
Ultraman
NisUltraman
Alien Zarab
Giant Shadow 2
Godzilla
King Ghidorah
Giant Shadow 3
Evangelion Unit-01
The Fourth Angel
Giant Shadow 4
Gamera
Soldier Legion
Players will be able to choose between a male or female protagonist everything from clothes, hairstyle, and even job title can be changed. The game will also have multiple dialogue choices, some of which can affect your relationship with your significant other.
While no solid release date was given as of yet, we do know that the game is currently 75% completed and will come out Fall 2017 in Japan for PS4 and PS3 consoles The Vita version has sadly been reported as canceled.
SAY THE CHANGE!
In case you missed it, an Episode of Stinger V-Cinema film is currently in the works and to coincide with that announcement, P-Bandai just opened up pre-orders for a Special Edition version of the Blu-Ray release!
The Episode of Stinger Special Edition Blu-Ray will run you about 7,020 yen and will see release in October. Included is the Unicorn Kyutama which will add functionality to your Seizerblaster or KyurenOh toys.
A special V-Cinema project has been announced for Uchu Sentai KyuRanger!
Titled Episode Of Stinger, this release will focus on the adventures of Sasori Orange and his battles against the Jark Matter. Sadly, no major plot details are available at time of writing.
Veteran tokusatsu director Koichi Sakamoto will be in charge of this project.
Episode of Stinger will be released on October 25, 2017!
“Proceeding with level 2.”
And we’re back for part 2 of our Mighty Action X Beginning Set gallery series! Last time we took a look at the first rider in this set with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Action Gamer Level 2, and this time we get to spend some quality time with the world’s greatest surgeon, S.H Figuarts Kamen Rider Brave Quest Gamer Level 2! We decided that the best way to examine each of the 3 figures was in a gallery dedicated to each. After today we’ll just have Kamen Rider Snipe left!
Brave Level 2 is another wonderful example of how a new line can start strong. Like Ex-Aid, Brave excels in the details. Paint apps, well applied chest labels, molded details, the works. Brave looks fantastic. And he functions just like Ex-Aid, some shortcomings aside, this is a mold that can really emote when posed correctly. Brave is however a little lite on accessories, though he does come with one more set of hands than Ex-Aid, his only other accessory is the Explosive Freezing Gashacon Sword. Admittedly not a bad selection though.
We’ve assembled a full gallery of Brave after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this pose to see the full thread. In a few days we’ll examine the final member of the Mighty Action 3-pack with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Snipe Shooting Gamer Level 2!
Several new magazine scans have surfaced online detailing the further adventures of the Uchu Sentai KyuRanger!
*First up, Lucky will gain a new power-up thanks to the Hikari KyuTama! This unique double-sided KyuTama will allow Shishi Red to switch between 2 new forms: Shining Star Taiyo Shishi Red & Moody Star Shishi Red Moon!
*Elsewhere, Sasori Orange continues his vendetta against his evil brother Scorpio. But Oushi Black steps in, also having personal reasons to hate Scorpio. Who will survive the encounter?
*Last but CERTAINLY not least is confirmation of a special crossover episode! The KyuRangers will be joined by Dekarangers’ DekaRed and the Space Sheriff Gavan!
Many more adventures await the 41st Super Sentai Series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all KyuRanger news!