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Thanks to generous designer Tsuyoshi Nonaka we have an in-hand look at the upcoming Power Rangers Legacy Thunder Megazord!

The combined modes aren’t shown here but these images give us a good look at the Red Dragon Thunderzord in both Dragon & Warrior modes. The 3rd image is the most telling however as it gives us our first look yet at the sled used for the Thunderzord Assault Team! You’ll recall that Bandai America representatives confirmed this mode to us in our NYCC 2015 interview, but it’s nice to finally see proof of it!

So what do you think of these new images? Does this inclusion of the mode help offset the price for you? Sound off in the comments and let us know! All we know is we need Thunderzord Power, NOW!

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It’s the week of movie news! After a big reveal of another major franchise’s trailer for their new movie (something about space and swords), Lionsgate and Saban Brands have announced through the official @PowerRangersMovie Instagram account that they have cast another actor – this time for the Red Ranger – and it is a young man by the name of Dacre Montgomery.

A quick peak at his acting resume shows that this will be his first major role. Lionsgate has stated the desire to cast mostly unknowns for the leading roles in this movie. Stay tuned for more movie news as it comes down the pipe!

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Godzilla! Still in hell! Fighting monsters! IDW‘s newest series continues tomorrow and we’ve got the preview for the new issue!

Godzilla In Hell #4
Godzilla’s journey is stymied by an impenetrable wall of living flesh! Cornered, with nowhere to go, he is beset by devilish versions of his greatest foes-Destoroyah and King Ghidorah!

Read on to check it out!

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It’s almost Halloween so what better way to celebrate than taking a look at S.I.C. Kamen Rider Kiva so we can all have a little vampire in our Monday mornings? This new look at the classic Kamen Rider Kiva character doesn’t fail to disappoint, and our own photo contributor ryan took over 50 images of this beautiful figure! Do yourself a favor and check it out by clicking here!

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The evil henchmen of the bounty hunter Sledge continue to be released throughout the United States – and while everyone is searching for the second wave of villains in the Power Rangers Dino Charge 5″ figure line, we’re here to show off one of our favorite figures from the first wave – the evil villain Wrench! This robotic henchman may look to have more brain than brawn but don’t let his whiny attitude fool you – Wrench packs quite a punch with his hand-ax weapon!

Check out 20 images of what we believe to be one of the best figures in the entire villain assortment from Bandai America! Post your own thoughts in our gallery, which is linked to the story, or simply click here to see all the pictures! So – what are your thoughts? Is this figure the winner of the assortment? Sound off!

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A new poster has just surfaced for the upcoming winter crossover film, Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive Movie Wars Genesis! Unconfirmed before now this poster shows us that not only will Kamen Rider Specter be playing a siginifcant roll, but Kamen Rider Chaser will also return! More over we have also our first look at Drive’s new form exclusive to the movie, Kamen Rider Zero Drive!

According to a plot synopsis courtesy of The Ghouly News the movie plays out as follows, with some big surprises not only for the villain of the film, but our heroes as well! Major spoilers below:

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The Greatest Genius of the Century vs. the Kamen Riders! A mystery from 10 years ago leads to Ghost and Drive’s “beginning”…

After encountering each other while chasing a Ganma, Takeru and Shinnosuke are thrown 10 years into the past after a rift in space-time suddenly opens. Shinnosuke encounters Mr. Belt before they had originally met while Takeru finds his father, Ryu Tenkuuji, before he passed away.

Meanwhile, the Roidmude have revived in the present. Kamen Rider Spectre and Kamen Rider Mach work together in a desperate attempt to stop them. As if he were Mach’s guardian spirit, Kamen Rider Chaser arrives to help.

Takeru is determined to save his father in the past, not realizing that it’s a trap created by the greatest genius of the century, revived as a Ganma, Leonardo Da Vinci! With his friend in danger, Shinnosuke will don the Drive Driver once more as Kamen Rider Zero Drive!

Sounds like we’re in for one spooky ride with this film! Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive Movie Wars Genesis opens in Japanese theaters December 12th!

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Hail Hakaider!

We’re back with another blast from the past from Kikaider 01! But this time we’re taking a look at a massive release from this series. The Toei Hero Net Exclusive S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad!

The Hakaider Squad was created by Gill Hakaider in the opening moments of Kikaider 01 in order to finish taking over the world. A formidable team these beings were created from the brains of deceased DARK scientists. Each of the Hakaider Squad members also specializes in their own form of combat thanks to their personalized weapons. Red Hakaider wields the Missile Bowgun to take enemies down from a distance. Blue Hakaider makes use of his deadly Magnetic Whip to strangle foes. And lastly the Silver Hakaider has both long & short versions of his powerful Electron Staff!

The Hakaider Squad is an amazing trio of figures that finally gives your Hakaider &or Gill Hakaider an army to command. These 5 uses of the mold together make a truly amazing display. We’ve got over 40 images of the S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad after the jump, and an in depth breakdown of the figures & their accessories too. Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see it all!

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Bandai’s popular line of Converge chibi-style figurines will be expanding into the Kamen Rider series! Until recently, the line mostly covered chibified designs from the Gundam franchise.

Kamen Rider Converge’s first outing will include:

Kamen Rider Kuuga Mighty Form

The Grongi Go-Gadoru-Ba

Kamen Rider Faiz

Kamen Rider Kaixa

and finally: The Arch Orphenoch.

These beautifully detailed figurines will see release sometime in February 2016 and  grabbing them as singles should cost you 500 yen per one figure.

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In what seems to be a continuing trend, an upcoming Power Rangers Dino Charge item unseen till now has been found! With special thanks to tavionjackson from our friends over at Rangerboard.com, this special pack looks to be exclusive to Toys’R’Us and will feature 27 of the current Dino Chargers but in their metallic foil inserts as opposed to the non-foil that have been out and circulating for nearly a year.

Be sure to check out the original auction by clicking here! What do you think? Is this something you’ll buy? Or do you prefer two Chargers at a time with a dino buddy to display? Sound off in discussion!

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A brief teaser for the next episode of Power Rangers Dino Charge has been posted online! This is a special Halloween presentation and may not follow the normal continuity of the series.

Bat Monster kidnaps a costumed Ranger teen from a Halloween Party and extracts memories that will allow her to impersonate them. Kendall must ask the teens test questions to identify the imposter before all of the Energems are stolen.

“Ghostest With The Mostest” airs Saturday. October 17 on Nickelodeon! And for those who are unable to watch this week, the special will re-air on Saturday, October 31st!