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under Power Rangers

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.

under Godzilla

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.

under Kamen Rider

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!

under Kamen Rider

Bandai.JP’s official YouTube channel has put up a short teaser for the long-awaited SH Figuarts Hibiki!

This video gives us a much closer look at the Hibiki Figuarts sculpt than early magazine scans, and Bandai appears to have perfectly recreated the Oni Rider. We also get a close glimpse at some of Hibiki’s included accessories- the Ongekibou Rekka drumsticks, the Tuning Fork used to henshin and at least one Disc Animal.

Figuarts Hibiki is scheduled for release in August at an estimated price of 5400 Yen!

 

under Power Rangers

It’s been a few weeks since a new episode of Power Rangers Super Megaforce aired. So how about we qeunch your thirst for more Super Mega Wins with this gallery of Prince Vekar & the X Borg! Thanks to Photo & Content staff member conundrum for contributing this one!

Just now making their way to retail, Vekar & X Borg are a part of the later assortments of 5″ Super Megaforce figures. So far these guys are the only villains in the line but the last couple years have shown us that the selection of bad guys in toy form tends to be limited. Both Prince Vekar & X Borg are affordable figures that are surprisingly better than the rangers themselves in terms of quality.

Check out the full gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

under Kamen Rider

The latest scans are out for Kamen Rider Battle Ride War 2! In this latest update, the scans confirm that Kamen Rider Gaim’s latest form: Kachidoki Arms will in fact be playable.  The glowing aura that surrounds him suggests that Kachidoki could be Gaim’s special form that can only be used when a meter is filled completely.

In addition, we have three more actors that will be returning to reprise their characters in voice form: Musashi AKA Kamen Rider Caucasus from God Speed Love,  Hiroyuki Watanabe AKA , Kamen Rider Gaoh from the Ore Tanjou! film, and finally Takanoir Jinnai or  Kamen Rider Sorcerer: From Wizard in Magic Land.

While this doesn’t exactly confirm it, the addition of Gaoh suggests that Den-O’s Wing Form should be playable.
Kamen Rider Battle Ride War 2 will be available for both PS3 and WiiU consoles.

under Super Sentai, TokuNation, TokuNation Spotlights

Cho Mahou Henshin!

It’s time for the original Legendary Rangers to make a move in this weeks extra sized installment of Let’s watch Wednesdays featuring Mahou Sentai Magiranger! This week we’re watching 4 episodes, 28-31, because next week it’s movie time once again!

The devil’s glacier, Evil Ice, will freeze the world for Infershia! A secret Houka wasn’t meant to know, and her memory will be wiped! And to stop the ice, the Magirangers will seek the help of the saint who gave their mother power, Snowgel! With Snowgel’s blessing their legend will finally be born. A new power has come, Legend Mode! And with the power of Legend Mode an even greater giant than Magi King will awaken, Magi Legend! But what cost will this new power place on our 5 heroes?

And as always be sure to click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to join in our magical discussion! And remember that next week we interrupt your regularly scheduled magical programming for Magiranger VS Dekaranger!

under Super Sentai

Though the two newest releases from Ressha Sentai ToQger have only just hit the market (Car Carrier Ressha & Tank Ressha) the third piece of puzzle is about to fall in place! Pre-orders recently went live at site sponsor BigBadToyStore for the DX Diesel Ressha & DX Diesel Oh 3-Ressha set. And today Bandai of japan released official images of the complete DX Diesel Oh set! 

Check them out after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

under TokuNation Site Updates

Toku Nation has decided to switch focus. Since everyone thinks it’s Taco Nation, or just says Taco Nation because it’s much funnier than Toku Nation, we’re gonna roll with it. This will be an all Taco site. The roll out begins today. The forums have already been converted, and we will be implementing the front page Taco conversion over the next couple days. We hope you join us on the Taco Roller Coaster. Jump into our Taco on the forums here: http://www.tokunation.com/forum.php!

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UPDATE: We’ve decided to stay with TOKU instead of TACO. Taco conversion canceled. Carry on.

under Conventions, Other Conventions, Power Rangers

For those who don’t know the very humble Kerrigan Mehan is the legendary voice behind Mighty Morphin Power Rangers flying ape of doom, Goldar! Astute fans may also know him as the voice of the original Magna Defender from Power Rangers Lost galaxy AND Jeb the dog from VR Troopers!

Well today Mr Mehan took some time out of his busy convention schedule, including a recent appearance at the Lexington Comic & toy Con, to share a video simply titled Goldar & Me. This fun video shows Mr Mehan and “Goldar” hanging out at home as well as sending out a challenge, to the original Red Ranger! Austin St. John will be making a return to the fandom and convention circuit with Florida Supercon after being over seas for some time, and it looks like Goldar is ready for a rematch!

Be sure to follow Kerrigan Mahan on twitter @TheTrueGoldar and check out Austin St. John’s Official Fan Page on facebook!