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In this day and age there are a lot of short films being created by fans of different properties who are now all grown up. Power Rangers seems to bring a lot of kids from the 90’s who are now fully functioning adults back in to the foray as they put their own ideas and take-aways from the show in to their own short film. There have been many awesome short films, one of the most notable being Zordon of Eltar, but today we have been gifted with another great short film – The Ranger, directed by Matt Jayson.

To set it up – it takes place 20+ years after the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and focuses mostly on the character Jason. We also hear about the fate of Billy and are hinted at a fate for Kimberly. It really show cases what a real-life version of a teenager being recruited to fight an alien army would go through AFTER losing their teenage years to a battle and then never being needed again – and it does it perfectly without coming across as “dark” or “gritty”.

What are you waiting for? Click here to watch “The Ranger” by Matt Jayson on FunnyOrDie.com!

Personally? The ending of this gave me goosebumps. And if you’re a fan of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, it will probably give you goosebumps too. Please join in our discussion of this little film. Is this how a fan film should be done? Are you hoping that Matt Jayson does more? Sound off!

under General Tokusatsu News

The Good, The Bad, And Godzilla Blog has revealed that the upcoming Kikaider Reboot movie will be making its way to the US! JN Productions/Generation Kikaida has finalized their licensing deal with Toei and the movie will premiere in Honolulu on October 10th-16th, in “Titan XC” at the Ward Stadium 16. Hurray for the US premiere of Kikaider: The Ultimate Human Robot!

under Godzilla

An all new Godzilla series by IDW Publishing starts tomorrow and we’ve got the preview of the 1st issue!

Godzilla Cataclysm #1

Years have passed since the monster apocalypse nearly destroyed mankind. Now it is merely a distant, nightmarish memory for Hiroshi, an elder in one of the few remaining tribes of humans. Little does Hiroshi know that the apocalypse is not over, and that his memories of the past may yet save the future!

Read on to preview this issue!

under Power Rangers

One of the most memorable and for a time most frightening villains the Power Rangers have ever faced, Lord Zedd has always been a fan favorite. Over the years Zedd has had a mere handful of action figures produced in his likeness, but it looks like things are changing for the former Emperor of Evil. Released just recently as a Toy ‘R’ Us Exclusive is the Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd figure!

This figure was also sold as a “shared exclusive” via the Entertainment Earth booth at San Diego Comic-Con, which is where the figure used for this gallery was purchased. Legazy Lord Zedd is one of 8 Legacy figures currently making the rounds to Toys ‘R’ Us across the US and Canada, however he is the only villain in the line so far. Packaged in a deliciously vintage style Might Morphin’ Power Rangers box, and equipped with his mighty staff, Lord Zedd is ready to menace your 5″ ranger figure collection!

Before you hit the jump to check out our photo gallery, why not check out a video review of this figure by our awesome buddy baltmatrix!

Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to catch the full 40 image gallery & review of Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd!

under Garo

The voices for the upcoming GARO anime project have finally been revealed!

*Leon Lewis, the animated Garo, will be voiced by Daisuke Namikawa an outstanding voiceover veteran perhaps best know to tokusatsu fans as Speedor from Engine Sentai Go-Onger. 

*Herman Lewis, Leon’s guardian, is portrayed by Kenyu Horiuchi another long-term performer with several projects under his belt. 

*New Makai Priestess Emma will be played by Romi Park, whose previous voicework includes Digimon Adventure 02, Naruto and Kill la Kill.

*Last but not least, the mysterious prince Alfonso will be voiced by Katsuhito Nomura a relative newcomer to voice acting. 

In addition, JAM Project will be returning to GARO once again & perform the opening theme of this new anime project.

Garo: Seal of Flames will premiere in Fall 2014 (exact release date still unconfirmed. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details!

under Kamen Rider

Another new video game is on the way for Kamen Rider fans!

With thanks to The Tokusatsu Network for the heads up, SummonRide uses a variety of Rider figurines through gameplay, similar to the Skylanders franchise. Placing a figure over the Rider Gate makes that character appear in-game. Character attacks can also be augmented through Chips sold alongside the figurines. Sets of 2 chips & 2 figurines will retail for 1800 Yen apiece while other Chips will be sold at the 1500 yen pricepoint.

The Kamen Riders used in SummonRide are categorized by elemental-based powers: Fire, Water, Wind, Light and Darkness. Each element set contains at least 3 Kamen Riders, with additional Riders presumably joining the lineup after the initial release.

Kamen Rider: SummonRide will be released this December for the PlayStation 3 and WiiU video game consoles! Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details! Thanks again to our friends at TokusatsuNetwork.com for the heads up!

under Super Sentai

ALL ABOARD!

Ressha Sentai ToQGer’s first imaginative video game was announced for Android operating systems today via Toei’s official youtube channel.

In the game, you take  control of one of the ToQgers and  you move through a Bomberman-esque map fighting Crows and avoiding various obstacles.

The Ressha Sentai ToQGer mobile game will be made available for download via GooglePlay.

 

under Kamen Rider

The Aeon Shop has a fresh surprise in store for customers in Japan! It seems that they’ll be an effect piece to represent a Helheim Forest Crack as an intensive pre order bonus for those that purchase S.H.Figuarts Ryugen due out later this month.

If you happen to be unfamiliar with Kamen Rider Gaim, the “Cracks” act as a gateway into Helheim allowing the monsters of the series to crossover into our world, as replicated by this effect piece.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Other Conventions, Super Sentai

As Bandai of Japan & Banpresto hold their annual summer toy festival we’re seeing a lot of what we’ve seen before in terms of our favorite Japanese heroes. However a few new items have snuck out and onto display that we haven’t quite seen yet. In some cases we’ve got better shots of a few things we’ve only glimpsed til now.

On display at the moment are the various minipla from Ressha Sentai ToQger including the upcoming Safari Ga Oh as well as several other combinations like Cho Cho ToQ Dai Oh. But of special note is the upcoming Rainbow Clear SP set of ToQ Oh & Diesel Oh! This set was initially revealed via an imageless Amiami pre-order but now we can see them in their wonderful translucent glory.

While we’re on ToQger some new vinyls have also been unveiled which will definitely please fans of the series. Joining the likes of General Schwartz & the Kuros is Baron Nero of the Shadow Line! On top of that we have some ToQ Changed versions of  ToQ 1 in Pink & Yellow!

Topping things off for Kamen Rider Gaim is the previously revealed DX Yomi Lock Seed & Arms Change Ryugen Yomotsu Heguri Arms which are also on display here. Finally have some better close up shots of the pair. And the placard next to Ryugen apparently confirms that he will indeed come with the Overlord’s weapons! And not to be left out Banpresto has some more Dual Solid Hero Kamen Rider figures on display as well!

 

under Kamen Rider, Ultraman

Super Hero Generations is  the latest entry in Bandai Namco’s Compati Hero series, a crossover  tactical RPG title involving Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Mobile Suit Gundam coming out for PS3 and PSVita. A new gameplay trailer just recently came out, revealing the game’s theme song: Jumpin’ to Space performed by Psychic Lover, an artist whom  in our fandom performed many Super Sentai theme songs including Dekaranger, Boukenger, Shinkenger, and most recently Kyoryuger.

Much like in SD Gundam G-Generations, you’ll be able to freely choose which stage you’ll want to play, and it seems that a majority of the characters will be voiced by their returning actor.

Super Hero Generations is due out October 23rd 2014. Planning on picking up this game? Join the disscussion and let us know in the thread!