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The month of May can’t come soon enough! And for those of you who enjoy a little monster in your toy collecting, you’re well aware that the Godzilla 2014 toy line is available at retail. It’s the first time in quite awhile that the big lizard has been available at mass retail for purchase, as many of us simply import the S.H. MonsterArts toy line from Tamashii Nations. But have no fear – site contributor baltmatrix is here with three video reviews of Godzilla 2014 merchandise to help you decide which side of the fence you’d like to be on! Check out the reviews of Smash Strike Godzilla, Tail Strike Godzilla, and Atomic Roar Godzilla below!

Smash Strike Godzilla

Tail Strike Godzilla

Atomic Roar Godzilla

Don’t forget to subscribe to baltmatrix’s video reviews on YouTube so you can stay up to date on all the popular toys coming out for Power Rangers, Super Sentai, Kamen Rider, Godzilla, Transformers Age of Extinction, and more!

So what do you think? Are these toys worth the dollars in your wallet and/or purse? Or are you waiting for the movie to release before you decide to go crazy with your Godzilla purchase? Click on the “Discuss at TokuNation forums” link and join in the conversation! And we’ll see you in line at the movies this May!

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The good people at RangerCrew have been closely following the recent casting details for 2015’s “Power Rangers Dino Charge.”

A casting sheet released today lists the Executive Producer of this new series as “Judd Lynn,” a veteran Power Rangers writer responsible for a number of fan-favorite seasons (Lynn was primary story editor for Power Rangers from the second half of Turbo through Time Force & returned again for the latter half of RPM). This may be the first indication that Dino Charge will be working with a different production crew & potentially an exiting new direction for Power Rangers!

In addition the available casting page reveals biographical details for EIGHT Dino Charge Rangers (a high amount for Power Rangers fans, surprisingly low for fans of Dino Charge’s source material, Kyoryuger). Could these details provide an accurate description of the 2015 Heroes? Only time will tell!

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After seeing some prototypes in the last month NECA has finally unveiled their 2014 Godzilla in all it’s glory!

This beast is about 6″ tall measured from head to foot, and 12″ long from head to tail. This formidable beast is the first really nice representation of the character we’ve seen so far in toy form. Featuring 25 points of articulation including a bendable tail this bad boy looks to be the figure to beat until the eventual S.H. Monsterart is released!

Check out all the images of Godzilla by clicking “Discuss on The TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post! And don’t forget that Godzilla destroys theaters on May 16th!

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The Golden Knight was a prominent sight at this years’ Anime Japan expo! This exhibit gives us a comprehensive look at the suits & character designs for the upcoming new series “Makai no Hana”-along with some brief interviews with the Garo cast.

In addition we did get some brief glimpses of the upcoming “Seal of Flames’ Garo anime project, although the release date and other details are not yet confirmed. Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Garo projects!

 

 

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Time for one last Titanium Powered gallery from TokuNation!

One last reminder, everyone’s favorite Power Rangers are fighting it out in Saban’s Morphin Madness competition! And the one and only Titanium Ranger is still going strong in the final round!  If he wins, he along with 4 other winning rangers will become part of a special edition Ranger Key Set! Before you take a look at this gallery in honor of Titanium Ranger, be sure to head over to Morphin Madness and cast a vote for him!

Today we take a look at something truly unique, much like Titanium Ranger himself. It’s the Titanium Crawler! This deluxe zord type vehicle is from the Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue toyline, though it has no in show counterpart. It’s based around the same design as the Lightspeed Red Mobile Armor but with it’s own crawler vehicle mode. Designed by PLEX this vehicle was considered heavily for an actual appearance in show. But due to the budget of Lightspeed being strained by the other original already introduced (Trans-Armor Cycle, Mobile Armor, Titanium Ranger, etc) it’s appearance was thrown out,  it exists only in toy form. 

Check out the full gallery of the Titanium Crawler after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And Be sure get over to Morphin Madness and #VoteTitanium!

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The latest figure in the highly-popular Arms Change series is now heading to store shelves, and some video reviewers have already gotten a close look!

Youtube reviewer “k2eizo” offers a briew demo, while “wotakufighter” gives us a full-length review in Two Parts.

If any fans were lucky enough to secure a preorder for this awesome new Arms Change, keep a close eye on your mailboxes- you should be billed for it very soon!

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Here’s a blast out of the past brought to you by our photo guru conundrum! It only seems fitting that with the Mighty Morphin White Power Ranger in the final round of Morphin Madness that we feature this…interesting…figure from the days of Gosei Sentai Dairanger. Behold, the Yutaka Kiba Ranger Role Play set!

For those asking, “What the F is Yutaka?” … Yutaka was a branch of Bandai of Japan formed from the remnants of Shinsei Manufacturing created in 1990 and closed down back in 2003. Their primary focus was cost-affordable role play items for the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider series in Japan. This gallery is of Kiba Ranger from Gosei Sentai Dairanger, or better known to the rest of the world as the Mighty Morphin White Power Ranger.

While not the most eloquent looking figure with very limited articulation (it still might rival ToQOh though…), the sculpting on Byakkoshinken (aka Saba) looks very impressive. To check out the full review and gallery by conundrum, simply click right here or on the ”Discuss on TokuNation forums link at the bottom of the post.

Before you spend absurd amounts of money for this figure, buyer beware and check out the review! And don’t forget to take the time to go to MorphinMadness.com to vote for the Mighty Morphin White Power Ranger! #VoteWhiteRanger

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The auditions for the next cast of Power Rangers, known as Power Rangers Dino Charge (based off the recently-finished Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger) have been posted and are available to view at our good friends at RangerCrew.com. Come take a read and see how Kyle and Sarah interact. It’s important to note that casting sides are not indicative of what the final names for characters will be, nor do they hint at any type of story that the show will be focusing on. They are simply used to get actors and actresses to act a certain scene, usually to help the casting directors decide who is suited for a second round for what they’re really looking for.

Again, to check out the casting side, head over to this thread at RangerCrew.com. A special thanks to @Morphin_K on Twitter and our good buddy Fury Diamond.

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Undoubtedly the one franchise that seems to pump out the most movie inspired Halloween costumes in recent years, has been Transformers. But it looks like they’re about to be joined by Godzilla in that department. Just revealed via official images from Warner Bros. Consumer Products is the Godzilla 2014 Costume & “Transforming” Godzilla Hoodie. 

The Godzilla Costumes, by Rubies, include a rubber/latex mask and a spandex body suit. They come in both child and adult sizes. The hoodie features a”transforming” feature allowing you to zip the hood fully closed around your head to create a Godzilla “mask’.

Thanks to Godzilla Movies for providing the images.

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Our friends at Bluefin announced via Facebook that both  S.H.figuarts Leangle and RoboRider will be available for North American distribution.

Both will be coming out in August, with Leangle retailing for 36.99 and RoboRider  for 34.99.

Look for them at your favrioute North American online retailer or specialty shop!