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The trademark has been posted – it would appear that the next Kamen Rider will be known as Kamen Rider Drive. The attached image is a picture of the trademark filed for the next show. As to what this show will be about is anyone’s guess at this moment. Keep in mind, there has been rumors floating around that the current series, Kamen Rider Gaim, would be ending early, so the details for Kamen Rider Drive may be forthcoming sooner than we think.

Speculate and discuss away in our discussion thread! Thanks to Fruit Rider News and TokusatsuNetwork.com for the heads up.

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A lot of people may think this is a funny update, but for fans of Power Rangers this is kind of big! The actor known as Austin St. John who played Jason Lee Scott the original Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger as well as the fan-favorite Zeo Gold Ranger is making his first convention appearance in nearly 7 years this weekend at Comicpalooza, the Texas International Comic Con. This is the first public appearance by Austin St. John since 2007, as he has been overseas being busy as a real life hero working with emergency responders in the Middle East.

Below is a video posted today by Austin St. John as he left for the airport. Be sure to keep up to date with everything ASJ related by ”Liking” his official Facebook Page and following him on Twitter @ASJAustin.

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Strike in the shadows!

Yet another rider from Kamen Rider Gaim is slated for release in the S.H. Figuarts line this year. This time it’s Kamen/Armored Rider Kurokage!

This release of the figure appears to be of the standard Kurokage rather the the mass produced Kurokage Trooper variant. Notice the still “prototype yellow” Sengoku Driver belt he’s wearing, and the faceplate on his belt. Chances are the Trooper version will eventually see release as well though. But for now I think we can all settle for the original Kurokage, Hase! S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Kurokage will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for 4104 yen.

For one reason or another the Web Shop has only posted 2 official images to Kurokages’ page, 2 of which are rather boring static poses. We’ve included 3 other images that were previously leaked showing Kurokage with his partner in crime and fellow nut bro, S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Gridon!

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Yet another of last night’s revealed figures is now confirmed with official images and release info! This time we can share images of S.H. Figuarts Roboizer! The sweet ride of the Prince of Sadness himself, Kamen Rider Black RX’s 2nd form, Robo Rider!

This latest addition to the S.H. Figaurts line will likely come with the standard accessories most rider bikes tend to, a display stand and extra handlebars. S.H. Figuarts Roboizer will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for 4860 yen!

under General Tokusatsu News

Following up on Side Machine info this morning, we have news about another classic addition to the SHF line. None other than the Mechanical violator himself, S.H. Figuarts Hakaider!

This most classic of tokusatsu villains is of course the nemesis of Kikaider/Jiro. And just as Kikaider has returned to the spotlight thanks to the upcoming film Kikaider Reboot, so too has Hakaider! S.H. Figuarts Hakaider will be released as a Tamshii Web Exclusive in October for 4860 yen.

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Revealed only late last night we now have official images and release info for the mechanical monstrosity, S.H. Monsterarts Kiryu/Mecha Godzilla High Mobility Type!

This bad boy is of course based on Kiryu/Mecha G’s appearance in the film Godzilla: Tokyo SOS. S.H. Monsterarts Kiryu/Mecha Godzilla High Mobility type will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive in October for the whopping price of 12, 960 yen.

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Kikaider is big in Japan right now. Between a theatrical film, a Kamen Rider Gaim Crossover, and upcoming Figuarts of the shows 2 most iconic characters how can things get better? With the release of  S.H. Figuarts Side Machine!

This sweet sweet ride is of course the mode of transportation for the original Kikaider/Jiro. S.H. Figuarts Side Machine will be released as  a Tamashii Web Exclusive in November for 6480 yen. Check out all the official images after the jump!

Who knows, perhaps with the success of this release, we could see Hakaider’s White Crow one day?

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A recent press conference in Japan announcing the Metal Hero Next Generation V-Cinema projects is now online! The conference features director Koichi Sakamoto along with stars Misaki Momose & Yuma Ishigaki sharing their thoughts on the upcoming projects.

Sharivan Next Generation will be released October 10th & Shaider Next Generation will be out on November 7th! Until then be sure to join our ongoing Discussion Thread & share your thoughts on the return of the Metal Heroes!

 

under General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai

Just yesterday the Tamashii Web Shop provided us with advance official images of the highly anticipated S.H. Figuarts Aka Ranger & Bio Rider figures. And today’s magazine scans have revealed their release info along with two other talked about releases, Kamen Rider Kurokage & Hakaider!

Aka Ranger will be a retail release in September for 4860 yen.

Bio Rider will follow along that month as well for 3888 yen. 

Kamen Rider Kurokage, due for release in October as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 4104 yen. 

Andsimilarly Hakaider will also be a Web Exclusive release in October for 4860 yen. 

September and October look to be absolutely insane for collectors of any of Tamashii Nations outstanding toylines. Start making back room deals with your wallets now people!

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We’re past the midway point of the show and getting towards the tail end of the Kamen Rider Gaim Arms Change line but this release will make many fans happy. The fourth Bandai Premium Arms Change release will be ACPB 04 Armored/Kamen Rider Knuckle! Donning his Kurumi (Walnut) arms the 2nd leader of Team Baron,  Zack, will seemingly round out the AC line along with the upcoming retail release Kiwami Arms Gaim.

As with the previous AC Premium Figures, Knuckle will remain open for orders for several months, from 5/23-7/31 with a scheduled release for October. Unsurprisingly his retial price is a bit higher at 4000 yen, but then again he does have some pretty big gauntlets to drag around.