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An interesting new listing has been posted at Amazon.com this morning-

Publisher Insight Editions will be releasing an Ultimate Visual History guide to the Power Rangers franchise next year, offering some key insights on the franchise. As the current listing states:


Explore the history of Saban’s Power Rangers with this exclusive collection of artwork, behind-the-scenes photos, interviews and more.

After the hit series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers launched in 1993, Saban’s Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States. Today, more than two decades later, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids action series in TV history and has become a global pop culture phenomenon.

Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History takes viewers on a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Power Rangers franchise, from the conception of the television show to the present-day seasons, feature films, toys, video games, comic books and more. This comprehensive collection features interviews with top creators, as well as some of the key writers and producers responsible for the iconic look and panache of the legendary superhero franchise. Special inserts, charts, art replications and badges add special interest and collectability to this fantastic tribute to the lasting legacy of the Power Rangers. A special chapter will also focus on the making of the new Power Rangers movie, which will be released by Lionsgate in March 2017.

Definitely something to look out for! Release is currently scheduled for February 28, 2017 so stay tuned to TokuNation for further details.

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After a 2 month hiatus thanks to technical issues I’m back with a new gallery to kick off July! With new camera in hand and a backlog of recent releases to photograph I’m ready to start livening up our gallery section again so I hope you enjoy the ride as well! It’s going to be a learning experience for both of us as I introduce you to new figures, and I explore my new camera in depth. But for now, today’s subject is the recently released S.H. Figuarts Kabuto Extender!

A great companion piece to S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kabuto, which was released in 2014. This vehicles’ release comes quite a while after that but coincided with a reissue of Kabuto. And as far as Rider Machines go, Kabuto Extender is a fairly bare bones release but one that compliments the Kabuto already present in your collection very nicely. You won’t find much new to talk about with this release, but if you’re a fan of the Kabuto series or character, you’ll love it.

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see over 30 images of this fantastic addition to the line. Several more figuarts galleries are on their way after this as well, this is only the tip of the iceberg!

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Just recently, Bandai’s announced that their Proplica will be releasing high end roleplay items from the Ultraman series with an official web site having gone up. This is to coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the franchise.

At the moment, not much is known about the line or even what will be the first release but stay tuned and we’ll be sure to bring up to date info as it’s made avalaible.

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The stylish covers that began it all a year ago when BOOM! Studios first acquired the license for Power Rangers comics will come to an end at this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2016. Finishing off the very impressive cover art of the Rangers holding their helmets will be an Armored Black Ranger. This is, ironically, the second time the Armored Black Ranger has been a SDCC exclusive (circa 2014).

A second cover is exclusive to the show as well – which combines with three other covers to become one large splash page of artwork. If you’re going to be at SDCC 2016 this year, swing by BOOM! Studios booth 2229 and grab yourself one of the exclusive covers!

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The Jaegers shall rise again!

Universal Pictures has officially announced a release date for the long-awaited sequel to Pacific Rim! After intense production turbulence, Pacific Rim 2 is now on track to premiere on February 28, 2018!

Original director Guiliermo Del Toro will oversee production of this sequel, while Steven S. DeKnight (veteran of Marvel’s Daredevil series) will take over as director.

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

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Bu Toys facebook page has updated with a selection of new official images for their upcoming Space Ironmen Kyodain figures! Three of these images have been posted so far showing off what the finalized figures will look like. Two of them feature Skyzel & Grounzel with their specialized weapon hands. 

Bu Toys own account has also responded to a collector and confirmed the rough price of these figures. Skyzel & Grounzel will retail for $1250 HKD each or about $160 USD. However Bu Toys has also confirmed that they dont currently have a US distributor for these figures either.

We’ll keep you up to date as production of these wonderful figures progress forward, and as possible US distribution is made clear.

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official images and info were just released  for the upcoming S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Omega last week. In that info dump mention was also made of an Amazon Exclusive release for Omega and now we know what sets that release apart from the normal retail one.

The Amazon Limited version will include a special recolor of the Tamashii Flame effects in Green, to replicate Omega’s transformation from his human form. Mention is also made of special packaging to accommodate the flames. Though we don’t have pictures of that yet, it could look quite different from the standard box.

This version of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Amazon Omega will be sold exclusively through Amazon.JP so you’ll most likely need to contact your preferred middleman or service in order to secure your order.

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News of Kamen Rider Converge’s next instalment have been making the rounds with several teaser images popped up recently.

First up, we have what appears to be an image of Kamen Rider Kiva in early stages of development, in addition to that we have sketches for G3-X, Chalice, and finally Kuuga Ultimate form though weather or not these will share a case together is currently unknown.

Due note that as that the source of these images is still being tracked down so for now take this posting with a grain of salt, but stay tuned and we’ll bring you more up to date information as it becomes avalaible.

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It’s an overload of new toy news today! Thanks to @razzle1337 on Twitter, we have images of the almost all the remaining Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Legacy figures to be released in the new 6.5″ line – Black Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Blue Ranger. And out of left field we have Power Rangers In Space Red Ranger and Yellow Ranger.

As to where the rest of the Power Rangers Ninja Storm figures are is anyone’s guess, as well as the Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger and White Ranger. Will we see these at this year’s San Diego Comic Con? Stay tuned to TokuNation.com as we bring you full coverage in less than 30 days!

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With San Diego Comic Con 2016 just around the corner (July 21-24) Bandai America has taken today to reveal their complete lineup of exclusives for the show! Power Rangers collectors whould be particualrly interested this year thank to 3 incredible releases!

-Tokyo Vinyl MMPR Original Movie Red Ranger (limited quantities) $25

-Legacy Collection Translucent Mighty Morphin Red Ranger (limited to 1000) $40

-Limited Edition Black/Gold Legacy Blade Blaster (limited to 800) $150

All Bandai America SDCC exclusives will be made available at booth #3535 in limited quantities while supplies last. Bandai has also dropped word that Power Rangers 2017 Movie product will be on display at their booth when the show opens!

Stay tuned for our upcoming SDCC coverage next month!