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The official Power Rangers Movie Instagram has once again dropped a new reveal for the 2017 Power Rangers Movie! The fourth ranger of the team has arrived in this lasted tease as RJ Cyler has been cast as the Blue Ranger!

As with the other actors cast so far for the film RJ Cyler has a relatively short list of acting credits but has experience. With 4 out of 5 rangers cast for the film, what are your thoughts so far on how the 2017 Power Rangers Movie is shaping up? Sound off in the comments below to let us know what you think about Mr Cyler’s casting as the Blue Ranger.

And be sure to join our ongoing discussion of the upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie here!

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Change, 01!

TokuNation is back with the finale (for now) of it’s classic Showa Kikaider galleries! Kikaider 01 is finally complete with the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine!

Kikaider 01’s Double Machine is the successor to his brother the original Kikaiders’ Side Machine. A beast of a vehicle, the Double Machine dwarfs it’s predecessor and many other Figuarts bikes. It’s a big, beautifully sculpted and lavishly painted ride that will fit in perfectly with any Kiakider collection. So far the Double Machine is the final Kikaider release from Bandai in the S.H. Figuarts line but a number of other prototypes, primarily for Kikaider Reboot, have been shown off previously. So there is some hope that the line isn’t dead yet. But for now this is a magnificent send off for Kikaider fans.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can check out the full 25+ image gallery of the S.H. Figuarts Double Machine by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And please feel free to browse the previous Kikaider galleries we’ve posted! Links to all of those galleries are below:

S.H. Figuarts Kikaider
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider’s Side Machine
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider’s White Crow
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01
S.H. Figuarts Gill Hakaider
S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad (Red/Blue/Silver)
S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01’s Double Machine

 

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The official Power Rangers Movie Instagram is at it again! The third reveal for Saban & Lionsgates’ upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie is here & Ludi Lin has been cast as the Black Ranger!

A quick look at Ludi Lin’s previous acting credits shows him to be a relative new comer with a host of minor roles in hte last few years. With 3 out of 5 rangers cast for the film, what are your thoughts so far on how the 2017 Power Rangers Movie is shaping up? Sound off in the comments below to let us know what you think about Mr Lin’s casting as the Black Ranger.

And be sure to join our ongoing discussion of the upcoming 2017 Power Rangers Movie here!

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People have asked for years about the generic bodied figures that Tamashii Nations has used in displays at various conventions. Well it looks like they need ask no more, as it appears a version of these figures will be made available to the general public!

The S.H. Figuarts Blank Bodies are just what the name implies. Blank slates with a full range of articulation and a wealth of accessories. These will be perfect bases for customizes to produce just about any male or female figure they choose. They even come in two different color options. The S.H. Figuarts Blank Bodies will be released in 4 varieties:

  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Gray Color DX (Male) – 6480 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Gray Color DX (Female) – 6480 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Pale Orange Color Version (Male) – 4320 yen
  • S.H. Figuarts Blank Body Pale Orange Color Version (Female) – 4320 yen

The DX sets in Gray will come with a plethora of accessories including 17 hands, a kitana, and even a unique Tamashii stage storage case. Meanwhile the Pale Orange sets will be cheaper and feature fewer accessories, each version only coming with 8 hands.

For those ambitious enough out there, and with the right skills, it looks like the gaps in your S.H. Figuarts collections may finally be filled with a little hard work!

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Another surprise reveal has gone up on the Premium Bandai site! This time it’s for another upcoming Tamashii Web Exclusive, a new re-release of sorts. Ultra-Act x S.H. Figuarts Manga Ultraman Special Edition!

This new figure is actually a re-release of the Manga Ultraman that came out back in July. However those who purchased that retail release figure may feel a bit cheated. Ultraman Special Edition includes several accessories that the 1st release did not. An unmasked Shinjiro head, armblade effect parts, and a personalized Tamashii Stage!

Ultra-Act x S.H. Figuarts Manga Ultraman Special Edition will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in May 2016 for 6480 yen!

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Ahead of it’s official debut at Tamashii Nations 2015 next week, a teaser image has just cropped up of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii!

Though the image is shadowed out we can see Ghost Ore Damashii clearly looks like his on screen counterpart and at least includes his Gan Gun Saber. Other accessories and features are currently unknown at this point, as are pricing and release date.

Be sure to follow our coverage of Tamashii Nations 2015 from October 30th-November 1st next week! We’re sure to see more of S.H. Figuarts Ghost Ore Damashii & a host of other new reveals there!

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A brief teaser for the 15th episode of Power Rangers Dino Charge has been posted online!

Please be aware, there are Spoilers Ahead-

Rise of a Ranger (originally listed as Royal Sacrifice in early material) airs Saturday, October 24 on Nickelodeon!

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In yet another surprise reveal tonight, Premium Bandai has just shown off a pair of upcoming Super Sentai Artisan releases from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger!

First up is the Super Sentai Artisan Dino Buckler Set! Based on Bandai America’s Legacy Morpher, this piece has been repainted in the proper markings for Zyuranger and includes the belt holster as well as the Tyrannosaurus Medal. As an added bonus this set also includes the Tyrannosaurus Dino Crystal! The Dino Buckler will be available as a Premium Bandai Exclusive in March 2016 for 10,584 yen.

To accompany the Dino Buckler Premium Bandai will be releasing a Guardian Beast Medal set! This set includes all 6 Dino Medals, one for each Guardian Beast, as well as the 7th tribal/group medal! These are of course made with diecast as is the Buckler. This Medal set will also be available in March 2016 for 4860 yen.

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This is one heck of a surprise, the Tamashii Web Shop has just revealed a pair of Web Exclusive releases completely out of left field. The primary component of both being S.H. Figuarts Dragranzer! The upgraded Contract Monster formed when Kamen Rider Ryuki Survive is born. Dragranzer is a far more powerful form of Dragreder that could also turn into a motorcycle. Awesomely the Figuart can fully transform into it’s motorcycle mode!

S.H. Figuarts Dragranzer will be released in  1 of 2 ways. A single pack release which is Dragranzer only for 11,880 yen. The second of which is as a 2-pack which includes the several years old release of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ryuki Survive! This 2-pack also includes the Tamashii Stage that originally came with the original release of Ryuki Survive. Both of these sets will be Tamashii Web Exclusives set for release in April 2016!

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We have sadly been informed of the death of voice actor Eiji Maruyama, who passed away last month at the age of 84.

Maruyama played numerous villains throughout multiple Kamen Rider, Metal Hero and Super Sentai shows, with his most iconic roles being Daizyujin in Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger and Dr. Shinigami in Kamen Rider: The First.

Our thoughts are with his friends and family in these difficult times.