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This year marks Tsuburaya Productions’ 50th Anniversary. At a special event next month (April 12th to 14th) the company is expected to reveal a new Ultraman and possibly start off another new franchise.

The TV Magazine scan included here is the first real look we have at the rumored new character. What abilities it may have are yet to be revealed. Stay tuned for more details!

Source: Rising Sun Tokusatsu

UPDATE: Tsuburaya has apparently registered the trademark for Ultraman Ginga, which appears to be the name of this new hero.

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Tokunation.com’s weekly segment Let’s Watch Wednesdays Returns! Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger is approaching the halfway point and we’re about to hit one of the best arcs in the entire series!

Last week Kensei Sharkie Chan bestowed the Geki Sabers and Geki Shark on Jan. Shakkin! This week Rio is ready to destroy Gekijyuken for good, bust Master Shafu has made Rio a promise. If he gives the Gekirangers enough time, they will obtain Kageki, the ultimate geki. And then their defeat will cement him as the ultimate Jyuken user. Super Beast On!

Join our discussion thread for LWW and you’ll have a chance to win free DVD’s of your favorite Saban tokusatsus. Big bad Beetleborgs, Power Rangers, VR Troopers! So let’s watch Gekiranger 19-21!

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Along with the news of Kyoryu Gold and Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity Style, the latest wave of magazine scans have revealed more news about the forthcoming Kamen Rider x Super Sentai x Space Sheriffs: Super Hero Taisen Z movie!

While many were recently fooled by a fake image of a unique mecha combination for the movie, these scans confirm that Kyoryuzin and the WizarDragon will be able to combine using the power of the Super Sentai and Miracle Rings. This combination gives Kyoryuzin the ability to use the Zyuden Brave Strike End kick!

In other news Kyoryu Gold will appear in the film, teaming up with Kamen Rider Beast. The scans also include team up images of Wizard, Kyoryu Red, Beast and Yellow Buster teaming up against Space Shocker enemies.

Super Hero Taisen Z will premiere in Japanese cinemas on April 27. Check out the full sized images after the jump!

Sources: 算吧@Tokumaru of Henshin Justice, Orends Range and Firestarter’s Blog

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As Kamen Rider Wizard enters its second half, new magazine scans have revealed more images and info of his forthcoming final form – Infinity Style!

Haruto uses the Infinity Ring to change into this form, which is created from his wish to protect everyone as he sheds a tear. Infinity Style is equipped with shining armor, and the weapon Axcalibur. The Axcalibur is made of WizarDragon himself, brimming with magical power. Only Infinity Style is able to use the Axcalibur, because of the amount of magical power it contains. It has two different modes, Axe mode and Calibur mode.

When it’s in Axe mode, the Axcalibur can change in size in order to activate the special attack, Dragon Shining.

Check out the magazine scans after the jump. Kamen Rider Wizard Infinity Style will debut on the show this April!

Source: Henshin Justice

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HenshinJustice has uncovered the newest round of magazine scans- giving us our first real look at the 6th Kyoryuger, KyoryuGold!

According to the scans, Gold’s real name is Maru Utsusem– another ancient warrior reborn to fight the Devoss Army. Tune in to Kyoryuger this April to find out more!

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On Ciara Hanna’s (the actress who portrays Gia/MegaForce Yellow) Instagram page, she has put up a picture that definitely brings something to our attention! She posted the picture with the quotation “Super mega time.” And what does that picture entail? Why, her in the suit holding the helmet of GokaiYellow from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger! This coincides with earlier rumors we’ve had about the Gokaiger suits being utilized in Super MegaForce. But what can this picture mean? Are the Gokaiger suits going to be upgrade suits? Or are they gonna be the “Mega Mode” of the MegaForce Rangers like what Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai had?

Speculate and Discuss Here!

*Thanks to member raz for the heads up!

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It’s been several years since the Ultraman franchise’s card-based video game Daikaiju Battle has had a presence in Japan, while its successors Ganbaride and Dice-Oh have kept the Japanese kids and kids-at-heart preoccupied, but thanks to our friends at Rising Sun Tokusatsu, we know that’s about to change!

Daikaiju Battle Rush: Ultra Frontier is the latest card series for the game franchise, started in 2007, and should be launching in Japan shortly! Details on Daikaiju Battle Rush’s game system are unavailable, but the new eye-catching format with the giant monitor play area looks neat! I know I’d love to pull out my favorite Ultra monsters in card form to play it in person! How about you? Join TokuNation.com‘s discussion and let us know!

SOURCES: Rising Sun Tokusatsu, Daikaiju Battle Official Site

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The Cancer Zodiarts, the next of the 12 Horoscopes finally sees it’s release though sadly as a non articulated S.H.Figuarts ZERO statue.

Blogger Hacchaka brings us extensive pictures of this piece. To view his full gallery, click here

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IDW has sent out a press releasing which announces their programming & exclusives for WonderCon 2013, this weekend!

Signing Schedule – Booth #709
Friday March 29th
1:00 – 2:00 Godzilla – Chris Mowry
2:00 – 3:00 The Colonized, Zombies vs Robots, Kiss – Chris Ryall
3:00 – 4:00 My Little Pony – Amy Mebberson, Heather Nuhfer, Tony Fleecs (Check out the Wonder Con Exclusive My Little Pony Comic!)
4:00 – 5:00 Star Trek: TNG/Doctor Who, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time – Scott Tipton, David Tipton
5:00 – 6:00 Adventures of Augusta Wind – J.M. DeMatteis
6:00 – 7:00 The Crow: Death and Rebirth – John Shirley

Saturday March 30th
11:00 – 12:00 The Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom – Mark Waid
11:00 – 12:00 Artist’s Edition Meet & Greet! – Scott Dunbier & Guests
2:00 – 3:00 My Little Pony – Amy Mebberson, Heather Nuhfer, Tony Fleecs (Check out the Wonder Con Exclusive My Little Pony Comic!)
3:00 – 4:00 Star Trek: Countdown Into Darkness, Star Trek Ongoing – Mike Johnson
4:00 – 5:00 Transformers “Jam” Signing – John Barber, Livio Ramondelli, Mairghread Scott, Chris Metzen, Flint Dille
5:00 – 6:00 G.I. JOE: Cobra Files – Mike Costa

Sunday March 31st
12:00 – 1:00 Star Trek: TNG/Doctor Who, Doctor Who: Prisoners of Time – Scott Tipton, David Tipton
1:00 – 2:00 Transformers “Jam” Signing – John Barber, Livio Ramondelli, Mairghread Scott
2:00 – 3:00 Love and Capes – Thom Zahler

Convention Exclusives
Will Eisner’s The Spirit Artist’s Edition: Limited, Signed & Numbered – $300.00
Gil Kane’s Amazing Spider-Man: Limited, Signed & Numbered – $250.00 (Signed by Stan Lee, John Romita, Gerry Conway, and Roy Thomas!)
Dave Stevens’ Rocketeer: Artist’s Edition: Limited – $125.00
MAD Artist’s Edition: Limited – $175.00
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Ultimate Collection, Vol. 4: Limited Edition – $50.00
My Little Pony #6 Convention Variant Cover – $10.00
Transformers Spotlight: Bumblebee: Convention Variant Cover – $5.00

Panel Schedule
Friday, March 29th
5:30–6:30 IDW: Spotlight on Artist’s Editions!
The IDW Artist’s Edition Panel this year will include several announcements of upcoming books, including one with a surprise guest star in attendance! Senior Editor Scott Dunbier will be on hand to talk about all things Artist’s Edition related and will have several cool prizes for lucky attendees–Hoo Hah! Room 208B

Saturday, March 30th
12:30-1:30 IDW: The Big Panel!
Join Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief Chris Ryall and VP of Marketing Dirk Wood, along with a cavalcade of IDW creators, past, present and future…including Scott Dunbier, John Barber and Star Trek scribe Mike Johnson! Announcements, prizes, Q&A, semi-professional wrestling, and more! Room 208B

Sunday, March 31st
2:30-3:30 IDW: Behind the Hasbro Titles
Join Editor John Barber along with a veritable who’s who of creators on all your favorite Hasbro books! Mike Costa of G.I. JOE fame! Mairghread Scott, Livio Ramondelli, and more from Transformers! Amy Mebberson and Heather Nuhfer from My Little Pony! Announcements and inside info you won’t believe! Room 208B