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If you’re reading this then you’re missing out on the marathon from Shout! Factory TV – a marathon of Gosei Sentai Dairanger (currently available for purchase on a variety of media websites). This Super Sentai series is where the beloved Mighty Morphin White Ranger originated from, as well as the Thunder Megazord and Tigerzord!

The Dairanger marathon starts at 9am PST at ShoutFactoryTV.com! The marathon is hosted by tokusatsu expert August Ragone! Last time there was a marathon (Zyuranger), we got the announcement of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger being subtitled. Does that mean we’ll get Ohranger (Zeo) announced this marathon? Only one way to find out – stay tuned to the marathon!

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The list of Power Rangers actors attending this year’s Colorado Cos/Mic Comic Con continues to grow! Announced recently is Erin Cahill – best known for her role as Jen, the Pink Time Force Power Ranger, in Power Rangers Time Force! She joins a guest list of Power Rangers actors that already includes Alison MacInnis (Pink Ranger, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue) and Yoshi Sudarso (Blue Ranger, Power Rangers Dino Charge).

Colorado Cos/Mic Comic Con takes place this October 22nd and 23rd in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Right now you can get the VIP weekend pass ticket for just $25! You’ll skip the line to get in the show, skip the autograph line and get right to the front, have priority seating in all panels as well as this year’s cosplay contest. You won’t find a better VIP ticket deal from any other convention!

For all the details and to get your VIP tickets – head to ColoradoCosmicCon.com! We’ll see you at the show!

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In case you missed it, the Official Power Morphicon convention listed some more updates to their guest list last week. The list of added guests is as follows:

  • Gabrielle Fitzpatrick (Dulcea, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie)
  • Paul Freeman (Ivan Ooze, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie)
  • Sandi Sellner (Alpha 5 suit actor, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo)
  • Vernon Ballesteros (Pineapple the Clown, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Brad Hawkins (Ryan Steele, VR Troopers, and the voice of the Gold Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo)

The Official Power Morphicon convention takes place this August 12th through the 14th in Pasadena, California.  This bi-annual convention is the official celebration of all things Power Rangers and now includes guests from the Super Sentai series as well.  Click here to register for the convention!  We’ll see you at the show!

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Also up for viewing from BOOM! Studios are the covers for the upcoming and highly anticipated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Annual, the (not-final) artwork for the trade paperback, and the main cover for Issue 04 of the Pink Ranger series.

As always, more covers are likely to work their way out for these issues and we will do our best to keep you up to date on what covers are available. These incentive covers are also becoming harder and harder to come by – so if you see ’em, snatch ’em up!

These comics are all scheduled to release in August of this year. Put the money aside now and enjoy these great comics from BOOM! Studios!

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BOOM! Studios has revealed their covers for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue #06 releasing this August. Check out the main cover as well as the two awesome-looking incentive covers!

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A new pair of items has just gone on display at Tamashii Features 2016! Kind of an odd couple, neither of these figures currently has any confirmed release details at all, but they’re so cool we had to share them.

First up is S.H. Figuarts Takeshi Hongo! Representing actor Hiroshi Fujioka as he appeared in 1971’s original Kamen Rider series, this figure would potentially be the first ever figuart released of a tokusatsu hero in their civilian form. Could this be a new trend further down the line? Next up is a unique possible re-release of an old favorite. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Black Luminous Ver. A reuse of the incredibly popular Black Renewal figure but with the added feature of LED compound eyes! A Tamashii “Stage Act Wireless” set is also apparently included with this figure.

Again neither of these reveals are confirmed for release but they were simply too incredible not to share. All image of Hongo & Black come courtesy of Dengeki Hobby Web. 

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This list will grow and change as more new figures are revealed and release info becomes known for others. Stay tuned for all the exciting reveals this weekend! Tamashii Features 2016 officially begins May 21st, the image currently being relayed thanks to Amiami Hobby News are from a preview/press event.

S.H. Figuarts
Kamen Rider Amazon Alpha – TBD
Kamen Rider Amazon Omega – TBD
Junglaider – TBD
Kamen Rider Drive Type Tridoron – TBD
Kamen Rider Zero Drive – 5184 yen, October
Machine Hoodie – TBD
Shinkocchou Seihou W – 6480 yen, October
Rider 1 (2016 ver.) – 5184 yen, October
Neo Cyclone – TBD
Hardboilder – TBD
Kamen Rider Gattack – 6480 yen, September
Gattack Extender -TBD
Ultraman – 5616 yen, July
Baltan – 5940 yen, August
Zetton – 6480 yen, October
Kamen Rider Ghost Edison Damashii – TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Robin Damashii -TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Newton Damashii -TBD
Kamen Rider Ghost Musashi Damashii -5832 yen, August

S.I.C.
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed -TBD
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed Flare -TBD
Kamen RIder Drive Type Speed Shadow -TBD
Kamen Rider Gaim Suika Arms -TBD
Kamen Rider Baron – TBD
Kamen Rider Zangetsu – 8556 yen, November release
S.H. Monsterarts
Godzilla feat.EVA-01 – 9936 Yen, January

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Yet another dual tribute to Hideaki Anno’s upcoming Shin Godzilla/Godzilla Resurgence and his prolific anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion has just been revealed!

Releasing in January 2017 is S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Feat. EVA-01! Similar in nature to the recently revealed Mecha Godzilla Eva 01 Version vinyl, this figure is a cross promotion for the upcoming theatrical release of Shin Godzilla. This particular release is based on the Godzilla 1994 monsterart which is pretty cool considering the following year is when Evangelion premiered. This version of Godzilla is done up in iconic Eva Unit 01 color scheme which oddly gives him the appearance of wearing a green bikini. (Try unseeing that!)

S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla Feat. EVA-01 will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 9936 yen.

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After being teased for release yesterday S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive has just been fully revealed ahead of this weekend Tamashii Features event! We expect to see this figure and other recent reveals on display at the event.

Zero Drive is of course the movie exclusive form used by Shinnosuke during the events of Ghost X Drive Super Movie Wars Genesis. As a fairly basic repaint of Type Spee this figuart includes the same basic accessory load out.

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero Drive  is set for release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for 5184 yen.

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After a LONG wait Kamen Rider fans can finally rejoice. Long rumored, the one rider most demanded to receive the premium treatment from Bandai is finally getting his due! S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W (Cyclone/Joker) is finally happening!

A full set of official images of this gorgeous hero have just been posted on the Tamashii Nations website along with confirmed release info. W is scheduled to ship this October and retails for 6480 yen. As with the primary forms of other riders receiving the Shinkocchou Seihou treatment, W will be a retail release. He includes 5 sets of additional hands and sports an alternate version of his muffler/scarf to replicate it’s sometimes more exaggerated look.