This gorgeous ride will go perfectly with the soon to be released S.H. Figuarts Hakaider.
S.H. Figuarts White Crow is of course the personal rider of this evil Showa menace from the Kikader TV series! Soon to be release as a Tamashii Web Exclusive, White Crow will retail for 5940 yen, and will be released in February. Most SHF bikes don’t include a ton of accessories so we’ll have to wait and see if this one does. As is though it is one sweet classic ride for an even more classic villain.
The Tamashii Nations 2014 event isn’t too far off and it looks like we just got the reveal of the at show exclusive!
S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Baron Lemon Energy Arms is slated to be released at the event for a whopping 5000 yen. But don’t let it’s show exclusive status put you off. There’s been an annual trend of the at show rider exclusives being available for order via the Tamashii Web Shop mere months after the event!
Following the trends set by Ryuki Blank Form & Den-O Super Climax, you can be sure that even if you miss this figure at the show, you will definitely be able to get with a Web Exclusive Middleman to purchase this figure!
Updated with pricing for both!
Despite reports to the contrary for months, it seems that Super Sentai S.H. Figuarts are far from over! Following hot on the heels of Aka Ranger shipping next month, we have the reveal of another classic Showa era Sentai red! Apparently slated for a December release is S.H. Figuarts Vul Eagle from Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan! Vul Eagle will be a retail in december for 4860 yen.
In another surprising reveal the 2nd of the 3 “Showa” movie riders has also been revealed! Joining ranks with the recently released Kamen Rider Shin is S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zo! ZO will be released along side Vul Eagle, also as a retail release in December, for 4536 yen! Could a release for the third movie rider, Kamen Rider J, be far behind? Time will tell!
Everyone’s favorite segment, Let’s Watch Wednesdays, returns from Kamen Rider Den-O’s movie! Now for the consequences…
Gaoh has been defeated and time saved for now, but at a cost. The delicate bond Ryutaro had with the 4 Imagin is broken. Now the Imagin of Den-Liner, all but Momotaros, will fade away. But something is left behind, composed of all Ryutaro’s feelings and memories of them. However this device may be the key to unlocking the greatest power of Den-O. The ultimate Climax. Meanwhile Yuuto is faced with a harsh reality. With only one Zeronos card left, his next battle may be his last. What is the dark secret of the cards and their hidden cost? Can he rely on Deneb and Ryutaro’s new power forever?
Den-O Trivia #11
We’ve talked about the Imagin and their design origins, but how about a little behind the scenes action? When talking about the Imagin they of course have incredible suit actors which bring them all to life. Equally as important though is the voice which gives them each a unique personality. The lovable Deneb is of course voiced by the wonderful Hochu Otsuka!
Otsuka has been doing voice overs for many many years and in that time has had some seriously great roles that fans of anime and animation in general will recognize. A mere fraction of his roles include Chibodee Crocket from Mobile Fighter G Gundam, Jiraiya from Naruto, Ultra Magnus from Transformers Headmasters, even Captain Planet himself, and so on. But perhaps the two greatest roles tokusatsu fans will know him for outside of Deneb are the fantastic Signalman from Gekisou Sentai Carranger and the Narrator of Kamen Rider Gaim!
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Time flies when you’re having fun! With less than a month between SDCC 2014 and Power Morphicon, we’ve been swamped! But we figured what better way to hype you up for Power Morphicon than to release our special interview with the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce from our time spent with Saban Brands at SDCC 2014!
Join Kickback aka Chris as he interviews Andrew Gray, Azim Rizk, John Mark Loudermilk, Cameron Jebo, Ciara Hanna, and Christina Masterson from Power Rangers Super Megaforce, courtesy Saban Brands.
Click here to download the podcast!
(15:45 in length, 14.3MB, .MP3 format)
A huge special thanks to the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce for the fun interview and to Saban Brands for making it happen! As per request, we have also listed the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce‘s social media accounts below. Please take a moment to give them a follow. They’re all very talented individuals and they will all go far in their careers! Don’t miss a thing! Follow them all today!
Andrew Gray (“Troy”, Red Ranger)
– @DrewMGray on Twitter
– @AndrewMGray on Instagram
John Mark Loudermilk (“Noah”, Blue Ranger)
– @Johnnyfroboy on Twitter
– @Johnnyfroboy on Instagram
Azim Rizk (“Jake”, Black/Green Ranger)
– @AzimRizk on Twitter
– @AzimRizk on Instagram
Cameron Jebo (“Orion”, Silver Ranger)
– @CameronJebo on Twitter
– @CameronJebo on Instagram
Ciara Hanna (“Gia”, Yellow Ranger)
– @CiaraHanna20 on Twitter
– @CiaraHanna20 on Instagram
Christina Masterson (“Emma”, Pink Ranger)
– @_hichristina on Twitter
– @_hichristina on Instagram
If you’re attending this year’s Power Morphicon you will have a chance to meet the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce! We recommend you do – you won’t regret it. Go Go Megaforce! See you at Power Morphicon!
With only a couple of days to go, the Official Power Morphicon has revealed their panel scheduling for the weekend! For those attending – hope you can clone yourself because there’s a lot of great panels happening at the same time! With thanks to our own news correspondent @TrekkieB47 on Twitter, we have a much easier version of the schedule for you to read. For panel details (like who is in each panel), please click here to view Power Morphicon’s listing and times.
The most notable snub? Austin St. John isn’t scheduled to be part of either of the Forever Red panels. We don’t think that’s right – let Austin St. John know you want him on the Forever Red panel! Maybe we can work some magic eh Ranger Nation? :)
Don’t forget to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter for all your Power Morphicon news and updates! Be sure to follow our crew that is attending – both site owner and Power Force member Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) and news correspondent and fellow Power Force member TrekkieB47 (@TrekkieB47 on Twitter) for updates all weekend long! And don’t forget to follow the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast on Twitter @RangerCommandPH for details of the special Ranger Command After Dark live-stream podcast with TrekkieB47, TheCinemaSlob, and TokuNation owner Kickback on Saturday night! See you at the show!
For those who don’t remember this far back – the original Power Morphicon was created in part because of the Make-A-Wish foundation. Staying true to its roots, there will be a special ribbon cutting ceremony at this year’s Power Morphicon on the morning of Saturday, August 23rd at 8:45 AM. Five young Junior Rangers from Make-A-Wish will join the Power Rangers and Alex Heartman (“Jayden” the Power Rangers Samurai Red Ranger) in a special can’t-miss stunt, followed by the ribbon cutting ceremony. There will also be surprise guests at this event.
TokuNation.com, affiliated with the Power Force, will be in attendance and covering the event. Be sure to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter as well as with site owner and Power Force member Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) for all your Power Morphicon news, images, and updates throughout the weekend!
As you might be aware, the Official Power Morphicon is only DAYS away! With over 100 special guests attending and a dealer room full of nothing but toku and toku-related merchandise, it’s bound to be a great time. And for those attending, there’s some great news!
Our friends from Bluefin Tamashii Nations will be at the show at booth #116. And even better news – they will be selling the SDCC 2013 S.H. Figuarts Power Rangers Super Samurai Metallic Set as well as the SDCC 2014 S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Armored Black Ranger figure! They will also have stock on hand of earlier S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Kamen Rider figures, Dragonball Z figures, and Sailor Moon figures.
What a great opportunity for you to pick up any figures you’ve missed including exclusives from the last two years! Don’t forget – TokuNation.com is attending this year’s Power Morphicon as both Platinum Members as well as members of Saban Brand’s Power Force. Be sure to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter, as well as site owner and member of the Power Force Kickback @rankal on Twitter for all the updates from the show. Also be sure to follow our news staff member and Power Force member @TrekkieB47 on Twitter as well as Ranger Command Power Hour host @TheCinemaSlob for all the hijinks at the first ever Ranger Command After Dark, which will be live-streamed! Details to follow. See you at the show!
Some new information about the upcoming Kamen Rider Drive toyline has surfaced online. Keep in mind once again ALL DETAILS REGARDING KAMEN RIDER DRIVE REMAIN UNCONFIRMED BY OFFICIAL SOURCES. The actual toys & weapons may not match our early concepts!
Thanks to previous catalog leaks we know the collectors’ gimmick for Kamen Rider Drive is Shift Cars which will unlock new powers. Based on these recent reveals, we can identify some of the Shift Cars that will be available in early waves:
*Set 02 will contain Shift Dimension and Shift Dream Pegasus
*Gashapon Set 02 features Shift Burning Solar
In addition, Drive will also use Tires as a secondary gimmick. Based on the brief glimpses we have of Kamen Rider Drive’s suit thus far, we can assume the Tires will grant Drive new armor and weapons. Tires will be sold as add-ons for the TK collectible action-figure series (this years’ answer to Arms Change). Some Tires will be sold with new Drive figures, some will be sold only as sets (similar to the Module Changes from Kamen Rider Fourze).
*TK 02 will contain the Funky Spike, Massive Monster and Justice Hunter Tires.
*TK 03 is Drive’s second Type, Wild and includes the Rumble Dump Tire
*TK 04 contains Dream Pegasus, Mad Doctor and Spin Mixer Tires
*TK 05 features Drive’s third type, Technique and includes the Fire Braver Tire.
Definitely sounds like a winning assortment for the newest Kamen Rider! Feel free to join in our Ongoing Kamen Rider Drive Rumor Discussion Thread and share your thoughts about this latest reveal!
Courtesy of Saban Brands we have the official press release for this weekends 4th official Power Morphicon! Read below for the official list of events and activities for the convention including some special events related to Power Rangers Super Megaforce & Dino Charge!
Saban Brands to Host Power Rangers Super Megaforce Panel, Unveil An Exclusive Sneak Peek of Power Rangers Dino Charge, Hold Cast Autograph Signings, Rangers Appearances and More
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 18, 2014) – Saban’s Power Rangers and thousands of fans will join forces to celebrate the 4th bi-annual Power Rangers official fan-run convention, Power Morphicon, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 22-24. Fans can expect an action-packed experience from Saban Brands with the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce and a super-charged panel that will reveal an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season, Power Rangers Dino Charge.
“Saban Brands is excited to participate once again in this year’s Power Morphicon,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “It is always a thrill to see Ranger Nation come together in full force and we can’t wait to celebrate the Power Rangers franchise with thousands of our passionate and loyal fans.”
To kick off the opening of Power Morphicon, fans can gather for an exciting event on Saturday, August 23, at 8:45 a.m. outside the Pasadena Convention Center. Saban’s Power Rangers and special “Junior Ranger” guests from Make-A-Wish® will take part in an epic stunt to POWER UP Power Morphicon, which originally started in 2006 to grant the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program. The Power Rangers are partnering with Make-A-Wish, the official 2014 Power Morphicon Charity Auction beneficiary, and special guests to transform the lives of five kids from around the country with life-threatening medical conditions by granting their wishes to meet the Power Rangers.
At 1 p.m., fans can attend the Power Rangers Super Megaforce Panel in Ballroom D&E, moderated by Chip Lynn, Executive Producer of the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Charge season. Fans can expect a lively Q&A session with the Super Megaforce cast, followed by a never before seen look of the highly anticipated upcoming 2015 season. Following the panel, attendees can meet the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce at the official cast signing from 2-4 p.m. in the Main Hallway. In addition, fans can expect to meet and pose for photos with various legendary Rangers on the show floor throughout the full run of the convention.
Saban Brands is also expanding the Power Force at Power Morphicon, a select group of superfans who have been chosen to receive exclusive insider access to all things Power Rangers. The Power Force represents some of the most passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans. These new Power Force members include: Database Ranger, Hassan Ahmed, Kickback, Miss CD, NerdyGirlJulia, ShukuenShinobi, TheSecondBatgirl, Trekkieb47 and ZeronXepher.
Additionally, Bandai America is officially launching the Power Rangers “Unlock the Power” instant win game and sweepstakes at Power Morphicon! Fans can scan any of their Legendary Ranger Keys into the Power Rangers Scanner App on their mobile device for a chance to instantly win exclusive coupons and toy prize packs now through December 31, 2014. Fans also have the opportunity to win a trip to Hollywood, California for a family of four and to voice a character in an upcoming Power Rangers episode! To learn more about “Unlock the Power,” please visit www.bandai.com/powerrangers.
Fans can stay up-to-date on the latest Power Rangers news by following the brand’s official social media channels on Facebook,Twitter,Instagram,Tumblr and YouTube.
Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce will return with all-new episodes on Saturday, August 30 at 12 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon.
For more information on Power Morphicon, please visit www.officialpowermorphicon.com.
TokuNation will of course be in attendance this weekend as our very own Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) will be rocking the show floor along with our great friend and newsie Trekkieb47 (@trekkieb47 on Twitter)! Be sure to say hello to these two while your there and welcome them to the official Power Force along with all the other new inductees this year!