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Greetings fellow Tokusatsu fans!

As a majority of you probably know, the American adaption of Super Sentai is referred to as Power Rangers, and for 20 years, Power Rangers have introduced so many of us to the joys and splendor that make up the world of Super Sentai.

But in 20 years of rich history, Power Rangers have had many different heroes take up the call to arms against everything from alien lifeforms, machine empires, demons, and time traveling villains. If you want to be exact, to date, a total of 97 separate heroes (101 if you count SPD Orange Ranger,

Spoiler:
Jarrod and Camille of Jungle Fury
, and also
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the future Red Ranger in Samurai if it follows Shinkenger’s storyline which all signs point to it will
). Some of them have been with us more than others (hello Tommy!) and others were barely with us (here’s looking at you Kendrix and Kat Minx).

So we at TokuNation.com want you, our loyal readers and members, to tell us … who is the Best Power Ranger of All Time???

The rules are simple!

  • Click the title of this news story or thread
  • Tell us your Top 5 Power Rangers
  • Check back often and wait for official polls to open

We here at TokuNation.com will compile all the nominations after the nomination period has ended. A bracket-style tournament will be created and utilized. The heroes with the most nominations will be seeded higher, while those with lower nominations will be seeded lower. Each “match-up” will be a public poll for all TokuNation.com users to vote on, thus allowing YOU to determine the winner. Are you not a member? You should become one! Do so by registering with us today!

The nomination period will end on Tuesday, March 20th 1pm EST. So don’t delay! Tell us your top 5 Power Rangers today!

Amazing image courtesy of Deviant Art user ShoguN86. Please check out their work by clicking here.

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The ninja-like SIC Kamen Rider ZX figure has been released! Thanks to Gamu-Toys and Hima-Toy(thanks to TokuNation boards member Kiryu for the heads up!) we have images of this figure in and out of package! Beyond the intricate detailing this figure features over its onscreen counterpart, is a substantially expansive arsenal of weaponry.

Check out the 62nd entry in the Super Imaginative Chogokin(SIC) line after the jump!

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Earlier this year rumours began to circulate that an interview with TOEI executive Takeyuki Suzuki in the February issue of Hyper Hobby magazine mentioned the possibility of filming brand new Legend war footage for Power Rangers’ 20th anniversary, with all pre-Zyuranger teams removed.

Now, courtesy of Henshin Justice Unlimited user Nerefir the interview has been translated, and does indeed suggest that TOEI will be filming new footage for the anniversary. The translated portion of the interview has been included below.

HH: 2012 is also the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers, isn’t it.
Suzuki: At first we got an offer from America to do something like “199 Heroes,” but of course Power Rangers started with Zyuranger, so the characters before that don’t exist. “So just get rid of those parts.” (laughs) We can’t do that either, so the discussion became “Let’s just film new footage with the 20 years’ worth that we do need.”

HH: Power Rangers has already been reimported and dubbed with the voices of the actors that played in the Japanese original. That’s very interesting.
Suzuki: Yes, once you get used to it, it’s very interesting. But there’s a cost to getting the actors to dub, so we can’t really do it much.

HH: Lately they have events even in Taiwan. In Asia, it’s not really “Power Rangers,” is it?
Suzuki: I suppose. Originally they would just broadcast the Japanese version in east Asia. They’ve been doing that in Taiwan for 7 years now. It’s not really profitable, but they wanted to try it out, so they did it. It’s gotten an unusually good reaction.

HH: So then, what are the prospects for sentai, including Power Rangers, in 2012?
Suzuki: In America it will be the 20th anniversary of Power Rangers, so they have to put forth a lot of work. In preparation for that, they asked us to “film the parts with the sentai (from Zyuranger on) in Japan.” We’re currently setting up for that.

What does this mean for the 20th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise? Sound off your thoughts after the jump!

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We’ve got another preview for you for Godzilla Comics from IDW Publishing!

Godzilla Legends #5
The final Legend is here! Does Godzilla have a weakness? The government wants to know, and in order to get the necessary data, tissue samples must be taken from the great beast. The only way to get these samples? TO CLIMB GODZILLA! Renowned, retired adventurer Bryson Allworth is called in. Is he up to the herculean task? When another monster shows up to tumble, the task is only gonna get tougher! Don’t miss this special final issue to LEGENDS!

Read on to preview this new issue, scheduled for release tomorrow, Wednesday March 14th!

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Shout! Factory has signed a multiyear agreement to distribute several Saban Brands properties, including episodes from the “Power Rangers” franchise.

The deal gives Shout! Factory exclusive DVD, Blu-ray and select digital rights to more than 700 episodes of the various “Power Rangers” shows that ran between 1993 and 2009, as well as 92 episodes of “VR Troopers” (1994-96), 26 episodes of “Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation” (1997-98) and 88 episodes of “Beetleborgs” (1996-98). The agreement does not extend to the ‘Power Rangers’ theatrical movies.

Initial rollout plans for the Saban are slated to begin in summer 2012, according to Shout! Factory, with single-season sets to start and potentially complete-series sets in the future.

Fans have been waiting for this a LOOONG time! :D

http://www.homemediamagazine.com/tv-dvd/shout-factory-distribute-power-rangers-other-saban-titles-26645

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Courtesy of Henshin Justice, here is the full 1.30 minute trailer for Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen. This trailer not only has footage of all the returning cast members from both the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider franchises, but also the battle sequences featuring the 200+ suit actors reported previously.

As the release date of April 21st draws ever closer, discuss your excitement after the jump!

Source: Henshin Justice

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BandaiJP’s youtube account has uploaded the second trailer for the forthcoming Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger!

This second promo features a better look at the series villain Marushina (played by Honoka), the transformation device used by the Akibarangers and even a surprise appearance from Bouken Yellow/Natsuki Mamiya (played by Chise Nakamura) from GoGo Sentai Boukenger!

Akibaranger premieres April 6th. Check out the promo below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCmTDA5f-JM

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New Superhero Taisen poster is revealed! This time the poster features a whole lot of action, as well as Gobuster-Oh in Rocket State!

Source: JEFusion