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The latest round of magazine scans have given us confirmation on upcoming products first displayed at Tamashii Nations 2014! 

The Juuko B-Fighter 2-pack of S.H. Figuarts G-Stag & Reddie is oa Tamashii Web Exclusive set for May release for 10,800 yen. Included are their trademark weapons of course, but they also have the bonus of their Pulsabers! We can also see from the scan below that the set includes Blue Beet’s Pulsaber as well!

Next up we have release info for S.H. Figuarts Machine Chaser & Ride Chaser! The good news is that both of these figures will be retail releases! Machine Chaser himself will be released in May for 4860 yen. The Ride Chaser bike will likewise be released in May, and for the same price, 4860 yen.

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We finally have our first look at the latest Premium release in Kamen Rider Gaim’s Arms Change line! ACPB07 Kamen Rider Duke Dragon Energy Arms was just teased on the Premium Bandai website and now not only do we have this initial image, but also release details!

As we can see the original AC Duke’s been slightly remolded to reflect this form as it appears in Drive X Gaim Movie War Full Throttle. The actual Dragon Fruit Energy Arms bears some engineering resemblance to the original Lemon Energy Arms. Duke Dragon Energy Arms will retail for 4320 yen, pre-orders will be open from December 24th (Christmas Eve) through March 3rd 2015 with a release mostly likely in April or May.

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The Garo Project Youtube Channel has uploaded a new teaser for the upcoming project Garo: Gold Storm.

This short video gives us a brief look at Makai Knight Ryuga, Makai Priest Rian and their new enemy- a mysterious dark knight played by Shunya Isaka.

The Gold Storm begins on March 28 2015!

 

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In a recent update the Tamashii Web Shop has revealed 2 more upcoming Tamashii Web Exclusive items! Though we don’t have pricing or specific release dates yet the shop has sent word along about S.H. Figuarts G-Stag & Reddie being released as a 2-pack! First revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014 this pair completes the trio of the original B-Fighters from Juuko B-Fighter! Or the original Big Bad Beetleborgs for many western collectors.

Next up is the reveal of S.H. Figuarts Riderman Machine! The personal bike of Riderman, sometimes known more simply as the “Rider Machine” was initially revealed at Tamashii Nations 2014 along with a slew of other as of yet unreleased Rider bikes. As with the upcoming Amazon & Jungler, the Riderman Machine will be available both separately as well as in an optional 2-pack with a reissue of S.H. Figuarts Riderman!

These items are expected for a May or June 2015 release. We’ll continue to update you as more information on pricing & release dates becomes available for both of these items!

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It’s only appropriate that after a day of new reveals and in hand images for upcoming Kikaider releases, that TokuNation brings you a gallery of the latest release in the line, S.H. Figuarts Side Machine! 

Side Machine is the personal ride of the original Kikaider himself. An outstanding bike with a side car, Side Machine was way ahead of it’s time for rocking vehicle designs in tokusatsu during the 70’s. Seeing as it’s based on the real world Kawasaki GT 500 Mach III bike, Side Machine happens to include a set of officially licensed Kawasaki decals to accessorize it! This is just an added bonus for a vehicle that sets itself apart by leaps and bounds from most S.H. Figuarts vehicles. Seriously this is one of the nicest bikes in the entire line, gorgeous details, crisp paint, and did I mention those decals?! But don’t just take my word for it, check out 30 images of this awesome ride after the jump.

Also be sure to leave a comment in this thread as well. Posting in the S.H. Figuarts Side Machine Gallery thread will automatically enter you for a chance to win one of our Toku Toy Box Giveaway Prize Packs! Specifically you’ll be entered in for our Monolithic Monsters Prize Pack with this one. For full details on entry & Prize Pack breakdowns for Toku Toy Box follow this link. And Best of luck to all! We’ll have another gallery up for entries later this week!

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Revealed only earlier today, Bandai has just updated us with official images, release details, and pre-orders for S.H. Figuarts Gil Hakaider!

As we mentioned earlier today, Gil Hakaider is the form that Professor Gil (the leader of the DARK & SHADOW organizations) assumed in Kikaider 01. His brain was implanted by a group of scientists into the lifeless Hakaider’s body. This version of the figure differentiates itself from the initial Hakaider with some slight paint app differences, and the addition of his cloak & Gil Whistle staff! The Hakaider Shot from the previous release is also still included along with the replacement shin/holster for it.

S.H. Figuarts Gil Hakaider will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in May 2015 for 5184 yen.

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Bandai has just updated with official images, pre-orders, and release info for the upcoming Ultra-Act Yullian! Yulian is the childhood friend and ally of Ultraman 80. A welcome female addition to the line, Yullian brings some much needed diversity. While Yullian comes with several sets of hands for herself, she also includes 2 new effect parts for Ultraman 80!

Ultra-Act Yullian will be released in May 2015 as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 4536 yen.

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Power Rangers In Space has set a new course on Let’s Watch Wednesdays here at TokuNation!

5 key cards that once belonged to Zordon have been discovered! In a bid to obtain them from Darkonda, Andros begins to learn what the evil creature has done to his sister. But not before Darkonda mutates thanks to the betrayal of Ecliptor, forcing the rangers to rocket back into space. Using Zordon’s keys the rangers will obtain the ultimate power they’ve been waiting for, the Mega Voyager!

Meanwhile old allies of the rangers are in trouble. Captive since the Turbo Rangers were defeated, Lightning Cruiser & Storm Blaster have been in the hands of Divatox’s forces! Fortunately Storm Blaster has escaped and made his way to the one ranger he could always count on, Justin the Blue Turbo Ranger! It’s time for the combined might of 6 rangers to stop Astronema’s monster and  rescue Lightning Cruiser!

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This weeks marks the second appearance of a past ranger on Power Rangers in Space following the Phantom Ranger’s return. True Blue To The Rescue, features the return of the Blue Turbo Ranger. Though the Turbo Ranger powers were destroyed at the end of their series, Storm Blaster had apparently saved an extra Turbo Morpher for Justin’s use. Justin was of course left on Earth when the older rangers went into space to find Zordon, and his successor as the Blue Ranger was his friend & former Red Turbo Ranger, TJ.

Though we won’t be seeing Justin again for the remainder of the show,this episode establishes his continuing connection to the Power Rangers and the Morphing Grid. Though Power Rangers Super Megaforce sadly did not fully realize or explore these types of loose ends for the franchises anniversary, it’s often been theorized by fans that Justin’s spare Turbo Morpher from this episode was the one used by TJ in Forever Red to gain access to his Red Turbo Ranger powers once more. It’s speculative, but always a fun possibility.

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Well ahead of it’s April release via the Tamashii Web Shop we’ve gotten an early in hand look at S.H. Figuarts Kikaider 01! As usual this type of early look is courtesy of Tamashii Nations themselves and it gives us a glimpse at what the finalized figure will look like, and the accessories it will have.

However, these images also drop a huge bomb. The reveal of S.H. Figuarts Gil Hakaider! Fans of the Kikaider franchise will undoubtedly recognize the emperor of the DARK & SHADOW terrorist organizations as he appeared in Kikaider 01. Gil comes with what every evil emperor needs, a flowing cape and his trademark staff! No release details are known for Gil Hakaider yet but stay tuned as we find out more about this surprise reveal!

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Former Mighty Morphin Power Rangers stunt coordinator Jeff Pruitt has shared a new video highlighting his work experience on the show.

This latest video features Japanese raw footage (unfortunately with no sound and VHS-quality) which the stunt team would view every working day in order to coordinate the American footage with these action scenes. Observant fans may notice several differences between the footage Jeff Pruitt has uploaded and the episodes aired.