Recently, Fathom Events confirmed they would be hosting a US screening of the new Shin Kamen Rider feature film on May 31 2023.
Due to popular demand, a SECOND screening date has been added for Shin Kamen Rider! Fathom-approved theaters will also offer screening on June 5 2023!
If you are interested in the US release of Shin Kamen Rider, please consult the Fathom Events Website to find theaters in your area carrying this film.
Premium Bandai has confirmed details for an upcoming Memorial Edition release based on the 46th Super Sentai series Avataro Sentai Donbrothers.
The Zanglassword– signature weapon of Don Momotaro is recreated in a more screen-accurate appearance, with this new release being 140% larger than the initial DX offering.
The new Zanglassword remains compatible with Avataro Gears and this release will include a special Don Onitaijin Robotaro Gear. Several new sound effects and dialogue lines from the Donbrothers cast will be included with this release.
The Memorial Edition Zanglassword is currently scheduled for release in January 2024 with a price tag of 16500 Yen.
The infamous Trademarkbot has revealed the latest trademark for Kamen Rider. The new trademark – Kamen Rider Gotchard.
Stay tuned for more information as it comes available.
Thanks as always to @LightningFigPR on Twitter for the heads up, we have our potential first look at the male body type for the rumored Lightning Collection Omega Ranger 4 pack.
This figure was sold on ebay as an unknown Power Rangers prototype. We’ve included an image of the Omega Rangers for reference.
Stay tuned for more details!
One of the standout characters from the first half of the Kamen Rider Geats series is joining the ranks of S.H. Figuarts from Bandai and Tamashii Nations! Kamen Rider Punk Jack Monster and Beat Forms will be available to pre-order via Premium Bandai (Japan and USA) starting May 22nd with a December 2023 release. The price for the Japanese release is 9900 yen, pricing for the US release has not yet been announced.
The higher powers of the Desire Grand Prix are beginning to make their way in to the S.H. Figuarts lineup and first up is none other than Kamen Rider Glare! The figure looks menacing and includes his card accessory to utilize with the driver. The figure is set to release in both Japan and USA in November 2023. Price for the Japanese release is 8250 yen. The USA price has yet to be announced. Pre-orders open up May 22nd via Premium Bandai.
Some much clearer images have been published for the next wave of Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger Mecha!
The 3 new ShuGods joining the battle are:
*God Tarantula! The unique new ShuGod belonging to the new King-Ohger Spider Kumonos this white tarantula also has a unique robot form known as Tarantula Knight.
*God Cicada– a lesser ShuGod that creates a dual-bladed weapon
*God Pede– a centipede based ShuGod which becomes a chainsaw
Both Pede & Cicada can be used with Tarantula Knight OR King-Ohger– AND both sets of ShuGods can combine together for an even greater display of power!
This new trio of DX Mecha are tentatively scheduled for release in June 2023.
A new piece of merchandise has been announced for the Shin Japan Heroes Universe project!
This endeavor unites the four great heroes of Toei, Toho, Tsuburaya Productions & Studio Kahra–
The combined power unites these mighty heroes into the Shin Universe Robo!
This unique new DX figure is scheduled for release in January 2023. Price is a steep 23100 Yen before shipping and handling.
Three new DX Mecha have been revealed for the current Super Sentai series Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger!
These upcoming items are the Mecha support arsenal for the 6th King-Ogher, Spider Kumonos. The trio in question consists of:
*God Tarantula! The largest of the group, a giant white spider mech with a unique robot form called Tarantula Knight.
*God Semi– a cicada mech which becomes a bladed weapon for Tarantula
*God Mukade– a centipede style mech that transforms into a chainsaw weapon
When all 3 members of the Spider Kumonos team combine, they create a form that may rival Legend King-Ohger in strength.
God Tarantula, Semi & Mukade are scheduled for release as Q2 King-Ohger items, meaning these should be hitting store shelves around the end of June 2023!
Check out the trailer for the upcoming Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club special for Kamen Rider Punk Jack (from Kamen Rider Geats). The trailer features music made specifically for the special – Rollin’ Rollin’ Punk King – which the full song releases soon. This is a Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club special and set to release online on May 21st.
The story is set as a prequel to the events in Kamen Rider Geats, transitioning in to a “midquel” as the history of Win Hareruya is told (ahead of his upcoming return in Kamen Rider Geats).