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And as has been speculated a new modern Innazuman will be making his debut in Kamen Rider Movie Wars Ultimatum! I don’t know about the rest of you but that design looks pretty killer to me! Sannagiman was our biggest hint up to this point since his form is the one which precedes Inazuman. Yet another Ishinimori character joins the cast of this film featuring Kamen Riders Fourze, Meteor, Nadeshiko, W, Accel, OOO, Birth, and Bishoujo Kamen Potrine!

Update! New/better image also courtesy of Jefusion!

Credit: Jefusion

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Courtesy of toy blogger Hacchaka we bring you an extensive photo gallery of the recently released S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Super-1!

The gallery of the Showa era space/martial arts-themed Rider includes a full look at his accessories, and a comparison shot with Kamen Rider Nigō.

Check out a selection of images from the full gallery after the jump!

Thanks to TokuNation.com member Christian Prime for sharing!

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While its recently been unknown whether the original rumoured listing of SH Figuarts Riderman as a Tamashii web exclusive was a mistake, today Bandai’s Tamashii website has put this uncertainty to rest by uploading an image gallery of the figure, confirming its status of a mass release figure.

The second rider to appear on the series Kamen Rider V3 and one of the legendary seven riders, Riderman comes packaged with replaceable swing, drill, rope and power arms.

Riderman will be released in March 2013, priced at 3990 yen. Check out the full image gallery after the jump!

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Hey! Have you heard the hot rumors about Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger the Movie: Treasure of the Maid Empire? Well that’s all they are! Rumors of an Akibaranger feature film were actually fabricated by the shows production staff! It was an elaborate gag that began as a joke on twitter and played out quietly at Tamashii Nations 2012. They even went so far as to produce fake movie posters, tickets, and an Akiba Red giveaway mini figure!

However, don’t let this get you down as the rumor mill has begun churning again across the web. A certain reliable poster on 2chan is letting it leak that Toei is secretly filming an Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger Season 2! Think this could be too good to be true? Well this individual has leaked very reliable rumors in the past relating to Kamen Rider Fourze and the Eternal V Cinema. There’s a chance my delusional brothers and sisters that this is happening! A chance for more of the fan favorite, critically and commercially successful, series to return! Stayed tuned for more info as it becomes available.

Credit: Orends Ranger & HJU

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For those who couldn’t attend the Tamashii Nations 5th Anniversary event and pick up the figure in person, Bandai are now offering SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Super Climax Form as a Tamashii web exclusive!

As well as a variety of accessories, Super Climax form also comes packaged with his own dedicated Tamashii Act 3 stand!

SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Super Climax Form is due for release in March 2013, priced at 3500 yen. Check out pictures of the figure after the jump!

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A new Super Deformed crossover game is in the works, similar to the Lost Heroes, Heroes VS will feature characters from the Ultraman, Kamen Rider, and Mobile Suit Gundam franchises in a chibi style.

The game will play similar to a fighting game, with some action and RPG elements involved. 18 Heroes and villains will be made playable, each will have unique and independent story. Here’s the so far confirmed character roster:

Ultraman:
-Mebius
– Zero
– Nexus
– Kaizer Belial
– Alien Empera
– Dark Zagi

Kamen Rider
– W
– OOO
– Den-O
– Eternal
– Dinosaur Greed
– Nega Den-O

Gundam
– 00 Riser
– God Gundam
– Turn A Gundam
– Reborns Gundam
– Master Gundam
– Turn X

Developed by Spike Chunsoft, the game will see a release date of Febuary 7 2013 on the PSP, retailing for 6280yen. You can see the preview in the link below:

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Yet another preview for Bandai Namco’s Super Climax Heroes video game has been released.

The new PV show cases the game’s long roster, which features Eternal, Zanki, Todoroki, Garren, Chalice, Leangle, Delta and Gills, in addition to new characters: Kamen Riders Skull, Joker, Saga, and Wizard Flame Dragon form.

Previous Rider actors have been confirmed to reprise their roles such as Ren Kiriyama who played Shotaro in Kamen Rider W will return to voice Kamen Rider Joker.

To see the new preview trailer, check it out in the link below:

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The first piece of Megaforce merchandise has apparently hit retail!

Reviewer HAVortexDude has picked up this Hot Wheels Action Set and provided an excellent first look at 20th Anniversary toys, including the first glimpse of the character “Gosei” from the sets’ box art.

Check out the full review HERE:

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While we saw several new Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger items at the 5th Anniversary Tamashii Nations event a few weeks back, there was one thing that seemed to slip under everyone’s noses. Among the recent Amiami facebook page update to their gallery of the event, they have uploaded an image of a 1/1 scale Deka-Wapper, the inordinate power of the Dekarangers and first component to the inordinate cannon!

Will the Deka-Wapper see release, along with the Akibaranger ranger keys and various other new items seen at the event? Only time will tell, but in the meantime check out the full sized image after the jump!

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From time to time we like to post news from our 2005 Network sites that we are a part of – TFW2005.COM, HissTank.com, ToyArk.com, and Thundercats.WS. That being said, there’s a major rumor circling the Internet today and we wanted to share it with everyone here … seeing as there’s some history in the world of Tokusatsu when someone mentions the House of Mouse, or Disney.

From MTV Geek News:

“OK folks, take this one with a grain of plastic for the time being. Unless you’ve been under a rock, you’ve heard that Disney acquired Lucasfilm for roughly $4 billion last week and Marvel for around the same price a few years prior. Well, we have it on good authority that serious discussions are happening at the highest levels of both Disney and Hasbro to fold the largest toy and game company on the planet into the Mouse.

From what we’re told, these are still just discussions at this point, but serious enough that something could be announced at any time and create ripples throughout the entertainment industry. “

The company Hasbro Inc. is the owner of two major franchises that our 2005 Network covers – Transformers and G.I. Joe. Whereas when Disney purchased the Saban Entertainment library and got Power Rangers television rights out of it, Hasbro is the sole owner of Transformers, G.I. Joe, My Little Pony, and more. Not only that, Hasbro makes the toys for those said franchises (not to mention both Marvel and Star Wars). To sum it up, it would be like if Disney purchased TOEI, Bandai, and Saban Brands in one foul swoop.

Share your thoughts and your comments for our Transformers and G.I. Joe fans! Should they be excited about this possible development? Or should they fear that Disney is going to end the war between the Autobots and Decepticons, as well as G.I. Joe and COBRA, forever?

Discuss!