In what looks to be a screenshot of upcoming exclusive Walmart items, one that should excite collectors of the Funko POP! line was discovered. It would appear that Walmart will be the exclusive home of an upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Alpha 5 figure!
The information was originally posted on Reddit, and shared out by @ZeroFlame16 on Twitter. If Alpha 5 is on the way, what do you think is next after that – a Zordon figure perhaps? Join in the discussion!
After an impressive run in Japanese theaters grossing over 5 billion yen, the latest Godzilla movie is finally gearing up for a release in America!
Funimation will bring Shin Godzilla (also known as Godzilla:Resurgence) to a select group of 440 US theaters from October 11-18 2016. Check out the Official Funimation Site to find screenings in your area!
Premium Bandai has put up a brief teaser image for yet another exclusive Ranger Key set!
Labeled Ranger Key Set 2000th Edition, this release is expected to feature the members of the 40th Super Sentai Series, Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger! This special set has been produced in honor of Super Sentai reaching a remarkable TWO THOUSAND episodes.
Sadly, no further details about this upcoming Ranger Key set are available at time of writing. A full reveal of the 2000th Edition is currently scheduled for September 12, 2016!
With the launch of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s first wave of toys hitting next month, Bandai’s finally gone ahead and released official images of this year’s transforming gimmick based action figure line.
Of course, the Level Up Rider series starts off with none other than Ex-Aid himself, the package well include a way for him to turn into both his Action Gamer and LV-1 form.
There’s no clear indication on how the two pieces will interact, though the various plugs and ports all over the figure’s body suggests that there will be some sort of armour on gimmick ala the Cast Off Rider series from Kamen Rider Kabuto’s line.
LVUR01 Ex Aid Action Gamer will be hitting shelves in October, with an asking price of 4200 yen.
With the debut of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid looming overhead, Toei’s finally released the first full length preview for next year’s show online, giving us a glimpse of not only how the characters interact with one another but a few scenes with Kamen Rider Brave, Kamen Rider Snipe, and Kamen Rider Ex-Aid in action.
Check out the trailer in the box below and join the discussion after the jump.
It’s been a long and hot summer but TokuNation is bringing you in to the homestretch of 2016 for the holiday season! August has come and gone and before you know it so will September. But before we head that way, let’s take a look back at your favorite toy galleries posted for the month of August 2016:
Tokkei Winspector
S.H. figuarts Bikel
Kamen Rider Ghost
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Specter
Kamen Rider Kuuga
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kuuga Ultimate Form (original release)
Kamen Rider Kabuto
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gattack (original release)
Metal Heroes & Kamen Riders dominated our August, what will September bring? Actually more of the same! For this month we’ll have classic galleries from Kamen Rider Kabuto, our third entry from Tokkei Winspector, a sprinkling of Sentai, and perhaps some vintage figures we’ve yet to share…. And we definitely can’t forget our VERY special 500th gallery this month as well! Stay tuned!
Bandai’s next instalment of the Kamen Rider Converge series is here. Kamen Rider Converge Vol.4 will contain Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Combo, Ankh in his completed Greed Form, Kamen Rider Kiva Kiva Form, Kamen Rider IXA Burst Mode, and finally Kamen Rider Another Agito.
Much like W from the previous set, OOO will be able to split apart for a Combo Change gimmick, which likely means that we should be getting his other Combos somewhere down the line.
Kamen Rider Converge Vol 4 will be released sometime this December.
Toei’s annual press conference officially announcing the newest Kamen Rider series was held yesterday in Japan, giving us some exiting new details about the people responsible for the 18th Heisei Rider show- Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!
Particular highlights from this press conference include:
*The name Ex-Aid was coined from “Extreme” and “Aid”. The protagonist is referred to as a Doctor × Gamer who fights against the mysterious game viruses known as the Bugstar. As previously known, there will be various video game genres such as Action, RPG, Shooting, and Racing. Each genre will be represented not only by a Kamen Rider but by various effects that will be featured in fight scene!
*Ex-Aid’s human name is Emu Hojo, played by Hiroki Iijima. Emu is a medical student (studying pediatrics) at Seito University Hospital, which appears to be the central location for this series. In his off-hours, Emu is known simply as “M”- a genius-level gamer.
*Next in the cast is Kamen Rider Brave, aka Hiiro Kagami, a physician at Seito University portrayed by Toshiki Seto. He is normally rude & condescending towards Emu but is willing to fight alongside Ex-Aid to stop the Bugstars.
*Rounding out the Riders is Kamen Rider Snipe, real name Taiga Hanaya (portrayed by Ukyo Matsumoto.) This young man USED to be a doctor, until an unrevealed incident caused his medical license to be revoked.
*Our female lead this time around is named Asuna Karino, played by Ruka Matsuda. She is a nurse working for the Ministry of Health, and also has a mysterious secondary identity known as Poppii Pipopapo.
*Kai Shouma plays the early antagonist, Bugstar leader Palad.
*Working behind-the-scenes for most events is a figure named Kuroto Dan, president of the game-designing Genmu Corporation (played by Iwanaga Tetsuya.)
*Kamen Rider Ex-Aid’s theme song, EXCITE! will be performed by famous Japanese recording artist Daichi Miura.
Definitely an impressive cast for this adventurous new series! Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is currently on track to begin October 2, 2016. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Kamen Rider News.
At last we have some up-close scans of the upcoming Kamen Rider Series, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid!
Among other details revealed by early scans, it seems the underlying secondary theme of this new series is medicine.
*Our hero, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid (human name: Houjou Emu is a medical intern, who encounters a mysterious lifeform known as the Bugsters.
*The next warrior, Kamen Rider Brave (whose true name is Kagami Hiiro becomes a Rider to study this new lifeform.
*Rounding out the early group is Kamen Rider Snipe, (aka Hanaya Taiga) a FORMER doctor who loves videogames and seeks a new challenge.
Working behind-the-scenes on the Riders’ new adventures is the mysterious Genmu Corporation, a game-development company which may have connections to the Bugster attacks.
Definitely some exciting ideas for this new series! Kamen Rider Ex-Aid is still set to premiere on October 2, 2016! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Ex-Aid reveals!
A new round of magazine scans has hit the Internet, offering us some key insights into the future adventures of Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger!
This month, the Zyuohger team will meet a new ally named Cetus, the Antique Zyuman Grand King. By granting the use of his Great Champion Cube, Cetus will allow Yamato to access an even greater level of power as the Champion of Champions- Zyuoh Whale! This new form comes equipped with the powerful Whale Charge Gun and unlocks a new Mecha- the mighty Dodekai-Oh!
A few shots are dedicated to the upcoming Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger reunion special, proving that the Gokaigers have obtained NEW Ranger Keys- specifically, every team from Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters to Shuriken Sentai Ninninger!
But the biggest surprise is the return of old Super Sentai VILLAINS for this magnificent crossover. The Dethgaliens will use their special technology to resurrect several old foes- including Shinkengers’ Dokoku, Goseigers’ Brajira, Go-Busters’ Enter & Escape, ToQGer’s Zett and Kyoryugers’ Deboth.
Definitely some adventurous times ahead for the 40th Super Sentai Series! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Zyuohger news!