Site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has updated with brand new pre-orders and new arrivals! For toku fans – we have the Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover toys as well as the much-desired golden King Ghidorah for S.H. Monsterarts.
Check out the pre-orders below! New arrivals are after the jump!
Critically acclaimed director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) recently sat down with Joseph Deckelmeier for a question and answer session on the recently released The Suicide Squad movie. During the interview, James Gunn was gracious enough to answer a couple of questions regarding his love of the Kamen Rider franchise.
During #TheSuicideSquad press junket @JamesGunn and I got to geek out about #KamenRider! #toku fans, go see #TheSuicideSquad!! There’s some cinematic shout outs for his love of the genre! #ridersquad https://t.co/cp7SeX0Y7Z pic.twitter.com/QDlby0ehn3
— Joseph Deckelmeier #BlackLivesMatter (@Joelluminerdi) August 5, 2021
In the interview, James Gunn shares what his favorite Kamen Rider is, the inspirations he has taken from Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Kaiju movies as a whole, and whether or not he feels Kamen Rider could be a success in America (spoiler: he says yes!).
Watch the full clip above! Also check out The Suicide Squad in theaters now and streaming on HBO Max. Share your love for Kamen Rider and James Gunn by using the hashtag #RiderSquad on social media!
We’re in the middle of Team Kamen Rider (part of Bluefin Brands and Bandai) official Heisei Week II week-long celebration of the Heisei era of Kamen Rider! Late Wednesday, Team Kamen Rider announced a last minute, top secret panel for 3pm PT/6pm ET today.
You can watch the live-stream below. Let us know if you see any familiar faces!
You can catch up on all the previous panels from Heisei Week II, as well as shop official limited-time merchandise, by clicking here!
A team-up needs a proper villain!
The Lightning Collection adds one more Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles figure to its lineup: the infamous villain Shredder now equipped with the power of the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger!
Lightning Collection Morphed Shredder is Currently Available To Preorder on BigBadToyStore with an estimated release of April 2022. The price is a modest $32.99!
One more surprise to round out the Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles box sets in the Lighting Collection!
This new box features Raphael as the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger alongside Tommy Oliver as the Foot Clan Soldier. Each figure comes with an assortment of accessories and effects parts.
Foot Soldier Tommy & Morphed Raphael are Now Open For Preorder On BigBadToyStore with an estimated release window of forth-quarter 2021! Price is a modest $54.99 before shipping.
A SECOND Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles box has been revealed for the Lightning Collection!
Following on yesterdays’ surprise reveal, this new box contains Michelangelo as the Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger with April O’Neil as the Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger.
Both figures come with alternate heads and a complete set of weapons & accessories.
The Morphed Michelangelo & Morphed April pack is Currently Available To Preorder on BigBadToyStore with an estimated release window of Fourth-Quarter 2021. Price once again is a modest $54.99 for the set!
COWABUNGA!
After some much speculation, our friends at Hasbro’s finally revealed a most tubular two-pack: the Lightning Collection Turtle Rangers featuring Leonardo as the Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger, and Donatello as Mighty Morhpin Black Ranger!
The Lightning Collection Morped Donatello and Leonardo two-pack will retail for $54.99 USD, the set will include both Turtle Rangers in addition to their signature weapons, effect parts for both weapons, an assortment of swappable hands, and alternate unmorphed heads. The estimated release window is November 2021 and you can currently pre-order them from site sponsor Bigbadtoystore
A special Premium Bandai release is on the horizon for Kishiryu Sentai RyuSoulger fans!
The DX Memorial Gaisouken– a full sized version of the weapon used by villain Gaisorg is in production. This release will include the characters’ signature RyuSoul and will still be compatible with previous RyuSoul releases.
This item is currently scheduled for release in February 2022! The price is a steep 16500 Yen before shipping and handling.
Bandai Japan has announced a special item for Super Sentai fans!
The Geartolinger weapon used by the villain StaCeaser in Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger will be receiving a special DX release. This weapon is a repaint of the GearTLinger used by the Zenkaiger team.
The DX Geartolinger includes five Dark Sentai Gear:
This set is currently scheduled for release in January 2022! Price is a very modest 6600 Yen before shipping & handling.
IT’S MORPHIN TIME!
To accompany the forthcoming Megazord, FlameToys shared preliminary sketches for the brand new Hito Kara Kuri line
At the moment, no other details were shared aside from this sketch of their unique take on the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger though we’ll be sure to update you once more details about the Hito Kara Kuri Red Ranger become available.