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Chang, Stag Beetle!

We’re trying something a little new this month at TokuNation. Or rather, something old. Recently we took a look at the original release of Kuuga Ultimate Form, ahead of his Shinkocchou Seihou renewal. Well today we’re going to take a look at another older release that’s about to be made obsolete by his S.S. replacement, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gattack!

The 4th release from the Kabuto line in 2008, Kamen Rider Gattack is showing his age quite a bit these days. While serviceable for the era he was released in, Gattack suffers from more than a few QC issues common at the time. On the flip side if you aren’t looking to drop the 6480 yen that the Shinkocchou Seihou release will run you next month, then the original Gattack may do the trick.

We’ve attached a selection of photos to this article but enjoy over 50 images of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gattack in the full gallery thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We”ll bring you a full gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Gattack next month!

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We’ve known for quite some time that the Shin Godzilla film (or as it’s known in the west Godzilla Resurgence) would feature a creature with mutating forms and abilities. But it wasn’t until last month, when images of vinyls for some of these forms surfaced, that we had any idea what they’d look like. Now thanks to a pair of Figure Oh magazine scans hosted over at Steven’s Toy Blog, we have our first looks at S.H. MonsterArts Shin Godzilla’s 2nd & 3rd Forms!

These seemingly diminutive and oddly colored forms look like very different interpretations of Godzilla than we’ve ever seen. Both are very squat and plump, one featuring a mostly beige color scheme while the others’ red coloration seems to be influenced by the “Poster Art Version” of the 2014 Godzilla Monsterarts figure.

What do you think of these bizarre new forms for the 2016 Godzilla? Right now there’s no concrete release information for either of them, but would you be interested in picking such unique forms up? Let us know in the discussion thread below.

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At long last the FINAL Showa Kamen Rider has finally been scheduled for release! Arriving in January 2017 as a Tamashii Web Exclusive is the long waited S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider J!

Not only completing the trio of Showa Movie Riders from the mid 90’s, Kamen Rider J is also the last of the Showa riders overall to be released as a figuart. Which is really fitting when you consider he was featured in the last Showa Rider production.  J will include two full sets of hands, an additional right hand featuring his signature “J” pose, J’s sidekick grasshopper Berry, and an alternate set of wings for Berry!

Kamen Rider J finally rounds out the Showa era of riders but we’re still missing two Heisei Riders right now (G & Kiva). We wonder how long it will be before those gaps are filled as well. Does J’s release bode well for either of them? What do you think? Time will tell. And be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or Tamashii Web Exclusive service when orders open to secure one. You can find a list of some such sites here. 

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And another upcoming release has just been opened for order by Tamashii Nations! Arriving as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in January 2017 is the third releases in the Ultra Act X S.H. Figuarts crossover line, the Ultraman Manga Ace Suit!

The Ace Suit follows up on last years 2 versions of the titular Ultraman & this months release of Ultra Seven/Suit Ver 7.2. Seemingly learning from the mistakes of past releases the Ace suit comes with a wonderful number of accessories. 2 sets of hands, a replacement unmasked head, an alternate face for this head, and extra forearm parts for use with the included effect part!

Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or Tamashii Web Exclusive service when orders open to secure one. You can find a list of some such sites here. 

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Confirmed for release earlier today, we now have a full selection of official images for the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Chou (Super) Mashin Chaser!

Chou Mashin Chaser is set for release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in February 2017 for 5940 yen. This unique repaint of the original release is now the 3rd use of this mold following Mashin Chaser & Super Dead Heat Drive releases. He includes 3 sets of additional hands, the Rhino Super Viral Core, and the Break Gunner Super Viral Core Loaded version.

Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or Tamashii Web Exclusive service when orders open to secure one. You can find a list of some such sites here. 

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Legacy Collection what? It looks like Tamashii Nations is getting in on premium 1:1 scale replicas for a whole new subset of fans, specifically Metal Heroes. We’ve just gotten our first look at the upcoming Tamashii Lab Laser Blade! A lifesize replica of Space Sheriff Gavan’s signature weapon.

This surprising piece looks to be one of the most complex replica weapons Bandai has produced to date. Featuring an IR sensor, the Laser Blade allows you to slide your hand up the blade to “charge” it in the same way that Gavan does for his Gavan Dynamic attack. Whilst doing so the Blade lights up in sequence and plays the appropriate sound effects while also playing the series’ BGM!

The Tamashii Lab Laser Blade is set for January 2017 release for a whopping 16,200 yen. Currently it’s believed to be a Premium Bandai exclusive releases but we don’t have confirmation on that as of yet.

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It’s a pretty good month for fans of Kamen Rider Drive. The latest reveal for the franchise comes straight out of the Mashin Chaser V-Cinema with S.H. Figuarts Chou Mashin Chaser!

Accessed using the Rhino Super Viral Core, this form is seen only in the above mentioned V-Cinema and many doubted it would ever see release. But color us pleasantly surprised by this reveal. S.H. Figaurts Chou Mashin Chaser will be released in February 2017 as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Retail price is 5940 yen.

Be sure to get in touch with your preferred middleman or Tamashii Web Exclusive service when orders open to secure one. You can find a list of some such sites here. 

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It seems that a brand new Power Rangers video game is currently in the works, with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle having been given a rating in Europe. At the moment, not much is known about the project other than the fact that it will be made avalaible for the Sony Playstation 4 console, Bandai Namco has yet to announce a publisher. This will mark the first Mighty Morphin Power Rangers game we’ve gotten since the SNES–Genesis console era!

Stay tuned and we’ll bring you more up to date information as it’s made avalaible.

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EMERGENCY! 

Two new Dekaranger movie projects have just been confirmed by Toei.

First off, we have SPD teaming up with the Space Sheriffs in Space Sheriff Gavan VS Dekaranger with actor Yuma Ishikgaki returning as Geki Jumonji/Gavan Type-G.

Secondly, we have Girls in Trouble Episode Zero which will feature an all female cast and will serve as a prequel for the big team up movie. Both movies are currently slated for release sometime in 2017.

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KIBA CHANGER!

Premium Bandai’s opened up pre orders for the HPC Byakkoshinken revealed a a few weeks ago. From the new pre order page, we now know that the miniature Byakkoshinken will be released this December 2016 with the retail price tag of 2160 yen, with packaging homaging the vintage DX release currently in the designing phases.

Moreover, ShinkenRed of Shuriken Sentai Shinkenger is featured in this page as a teaser for what could be the next the series’ release!