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After being seen on display at this year’s Power Morphicon, new images of the upcoming Legacy Tigerzord and Legacy Saba have surfaced at online retailer Entertainment Earth. Included are our first look at the robot mode of the Legacy Tigerzord! Their pre-orders are online and state a February 2015 release although Bandai of America told us at Power Morphicon that they wouldn’t be available until early summer 2015.

Special thanks to raz at Razzle’s Dazzles for the find! You can pre-order the Legacy Tigerzord by clicking here and pre-order the Legacy Saba by clicking here.

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Revving up for the premiere of Kamen Rider Drive, Banpresto’s got some new reveals coming from Prize Fair 2014!

On display, we have samples of:

 

  •  DX  DXF Duel Solid Heroes LEGEND Kamen Rider Drive Speed Type and Ichigo
  • Micro Series Vol.5 featuring Drive and is four various forms.
  • Drive and his four Types are once again featured in the adorable WFC series in addition to Gaim Kachidoki Arms and Shin Zangetsu

And finally, a DXF Figure of Drive due out sometime January 2015.

under Conventions, General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers, Super Sentai, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates

Talkin Toku is back!

After nearly 2 months since the last episode with your regular hosts, the boys of Talkin Toku return! Join Kickback, Den-O, and Sentai Tamashii in the all new, all different, all unedited and uncensored Talkin Toku!

Since the last full episode, Kickback and Den-O have gone to San Diego Comic Con, and Kickback then went to Power Morphicon. Listen to his reactions to the overall convention as we talk the good, the bad, and the ugly! Special shout-outs to some good friends made over the weekend – Dan’s Toku Rants, the Toku Ladies Podcast, Zeron Xepher, and Shukuen Shinobi, as well as the guys from Ranger Command Power Hour.

We also discuss some of the latest collectibles that have come out that we’ve purchased – S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ryugen and S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gridon – as well as discuss a lot of the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Charge toys and information from Power Morphicon to the present – including the rumor that Saban Brands isn’t interested in adapting Ressha Sentai ToQGer!

There’s also some brief discussion on Kamen Rider Drive – our hopes and our fears – as well as whether or not we’re going to go “all in” on the merchandise like we did with Kamen Rider Gaim (and have loved every wallet-draining moment).

Finally – it’s Gaim Time. The boys discuss everything so far in Kamen Rider Gaim up through episode 43 including some of the parallels that the show has with some other Hesei era Kamen Rider shows (spoilers right there). Will Micchy redeem himself? And do we want Micchy to redeem himself? And just who – and what – is Kamen Rider Jam? And our thoughts on whether or not the show ends on Episode 46 (the final episode written by Gen Urobuchi) or if it ends on Episode 47 (the rumored Kamen Rider Drive hand-off episode featuring Kamen Rider Jam).

Also – we want to give you guys free stuff. So we’re going to come up with ways to get free stuff, including the convention exclusive Super Megaforce Red Ranger key as well as a Mighty Morphin Green Ranger translucent key, and more importantly, an entire set of Season 2 S.H. Figuarts Akibarangers. Stay tuned for that and throw some suggestions out in our discussion thread! Check out the episode directly linked to this post below! (NOTE: You have to push play!)

See you in a couple of weeks!

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Be sure to follow all of the Talkin Toku social media outlets so you can keep up with the hosts and our upcoming contests and give-aways!
Follow the show @TalkinToku on Twitter, and the hosts: Kickback at @rankal on Twitter, Den-O at @DenO_Tokunation on Twitter, and Sentai Tamashii at @SoulInkChu on Twitter! There’s also a Talkin Toku Facebook page! Give us a ”Like” at Facebook.com/TalkinToku

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Official listings at Amazon Japan confirm that Kamen Rider Kabuto will be the next series to receive a Blu-Ray release!

Following previous release patterns, Kamen Rider Kabuto will be released in three volumes- with each volume containing 16 episodes. Volume 1 will be released on January 9 2015 while Volume 2 will come out March 13 2015. The last volume does not have a release date at the time of this writing, but each set will be priced at 21, 384 Yen.

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With thanks to user YellowAccel from the folks at RangerCrew.com, we have some potential spoilers for the final episodes of this season’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce. For those questioning the validity, YellowAccel lives in France, and these potential spoilers are from the Canal J website – which is kind of like a Nickelodeon over there.

We will not post the spoilers on our front page – however, if you are interested in reading them, you may do so clicking here for the spoilers. What kind of spoilers do you ask? We learn, story-wise, how they will work in the use of the regular Megaforce suits while fighting Vrak as well as what role Orion the Super Megaforce Silver Ranger plays – as well as details on the return of the missing Robo Knight. We also learn a bit about Mavro, the father of both Prince Vekar and Vrak, as well as the events leading up to the finale “Legendary Battle”.

Thanks again to YellowAccel for the information. You can find his original post at RangerCrew by clicking here. Be warned – clicking the link will take you directly to his post. We have blacked out using our spoiler code on our forum so you can choose whether or not to read them.

What do you think? Join in the discussion but … of course … beware of spoilers!

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What would Kamen Rider be without the Kamen Rider Girls? From guest appearances to catchy pop songs that play in each series, the Kamen Rider Girls have become almost as much as a staple to the series as the kicks and the motorcycles (…oops). And, just like in the earlier episodes of Kamen Rider Gaim, it would appear that a couple of the Kamen Rider Girls will be making guest appearances in the second episode of the upcoming Kamen Rider Drive!

Mitsuki Endo, known for representing Kamen Rider Fourze, as well as Hitomi Isaka, known for representing Kamen Rider OOO, will have guest roles in the second episode of Kamen Rider Drive, according to their personal Twitter accounts. As to what their role is in the series has yet to be announced.

Join in all of our discussion on the upcoming Kamen Rider Drive! This series looks to take us away from a lot of traditions (namely the motorcycle) and also bring back some former traditions that were missing from Kamen Rider Gaim. Join in our discussion and voice up your thoughts on everything as news breaks!

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As should come as no surprise, the next installment of the Kamen Rider Ganbarizing Arcade Game will feature our newest hero, Kamen Rider Drive! Not only will he be featured in the next installment of the popular arcade game, some of his form changes will be as well, including (and certainly not limited to) Type SpeedFlare, Type SpeedShadow, and Type SpeedSpike. Check out the images attached to the news story for, you know, images.

Are you revved up for Kamen Rider Drive? There’s only about a month to go until he makes his grand appearance. Join in the discussion by clicking the link at the bottom of the post!

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Toei has opened an official teaser site for the next Movie Taisen project!

Kamen Rider X Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim MOVIE Taisen 2015 is currently set for release on December 13 2014! The tagline refers to Nonstop fruit-car battles!

At the time details on this project are minimal so stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting crossover!

under Conventions, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con, Super Sentai

San Diego Comic-Con 2014 has come and gone, the TokuNation.com crew had a great time at the show, and of course we had to share a souvenir or two with you. So up today is our final entry (for now) in the long list of Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger/Mighty Morphin Power Ranger’s galleries we’ve worked on for the last year. Today we look at the 2014 Exclusive SDCC Armored Black Ranger!

A unique product of the “Zyu2” footage created for MMPR season 1, Armored Black Ranger is a very unique toy as well. This figure shares the honor of being one of only two truly US exclusive MMPR related figuarts released here, along with the female bodied Yellow Ranger. Created in response to the demands of the US market Armored Black Ranger is a fantastic release that continues the tradition of quality and excellence that the Zyuranger/MMPR line of S.H. Figuarts releases has had from the beginning. Likely the last releases in this particular franchise of figures, Armored Black Ranger ends it in style. This awesome yet briefly seen form from the finale of MMPR season 1 “An Oyster Stew” is incredibly satisfying to finally own. If you have the chance to pick this figure up, we highly recommend it.

To check out the full 60 image gallery of this fantastic release, just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And while you’re at it, take a stroll down memory lane with us too! Here are some handy links in case you’d like to take a look back at any of our previous Zyuranger/Mighty Morphin Power Rangers related galleries!

S.H. Figuarts Tyranno Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin Red Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Dragon Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin Green Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Kiba Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin White Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Ptera Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Armed Tyranno Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Armored Red Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Mamoth Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin Black Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Tricera Ranger Gallery[/URL] AKA Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger
S.H. Figuarts Tiger Ranger Gallery[/URL]
S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger (Female) Gallery[/URL]

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Kamen Rider Den-O has pulled back into the station for another round of Let’s Watch Wednesdays @ Tokunation!

Memories are time. As long as people hold onto them, the time erased by Imagin can be restored. Even the people lost can return. But if no one remembers you, you fall through the cracks of time ,travelling until you are remembered. The Sakurai Yuuto of the future has returned with more cards, forcing the young Yuuto to become Zeronos once more, and dooming him to fall through the cracks of time. Now Ryutaro’s determination to be stronger is greater than ever. To keep Yuuto from needing to transform and destroy more memories of his life, something greater must be created. Ryutaro will use his own power, Den-Liner, and the 4 Imagin to create Liner Form! 

Den-O Trivia #13
We told you about the voice of Deneb, but now we’re looking at the man behind everyone’s favorite Imagin, Momtaros! Momotaros is brought to life by legendary voice actor Toshihiko Seki! Though his list of previous toku credits is primarily bit roles (Chameleon Nejire in Megaranger, Zebra Fangire in the Kiva Movie) Seki has been prolific as an anime actor.

His credits include: Rau Le Creuset in Gundam SEED, Duo Maxwell in Gundam Wing, Legato in Trigun, Iruka Umino in Naruto, and many other roles that span his nearly 30 year acting career. Mr. Seki has continued to voice the role of Momotaros since Den-O’s TV series began, even continuing the role all the way to this years Hesei Vs. Showa Featuring Super Sentai film! And it looks like there’s no end to this role in sight!