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under General Tokusatsu News, Kamen Rider

Today we have some sad news to report. Verne Troyer, the actor perhaps best known for his role as the character Mini-Me in the Austin Powers franchise, has passed away. He was 49.

Now why are we reporting on this? Well, it’s an often over looked fact that Verne Troyer also had one small role in tokusatsu. An infamous role that has become an ironically loved character in recent years. Verne Troyer was actually the suit actor for Ferbus, from Saban’s Masked Rider. As such we felt it only appropriate to share the news of his passing with community.

The news of his passing comes way of The Hollywood Reporter. While no immediate cause of death is listed, there are quotes taken from his representatives/family that mention severe and chronic bouts with depression and suicide. Regardless of what has claimed his life, we only hope that all involved parties respect the privacy of those who cared for him and whom he cared for. If you yourself are suffering from depression or suicidal thoughts, please seek help from such sources as the National Suicide Prevention Hotline. The world is better with you in it.

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

It’s a great week to be a Power Rangers fan, and our friends at the Official Power Morphicon convention have made your August something you will never forget! On top of the earlier announcement of Zyuranger’s Geki appearing at this year’s show, they have also updated their guest list with more Power Rangers and folks involved with Power Rangers! Check out this list below and try to clean up all the foam coming out of your mouth!

  • Jorge Vargas Jr. (“Blake”, Ninja Storm Navy Thunder Ranger)
  • Kimberly Crossman (“Lauren”, Super Samurai Red Ranger #2)
  • Ann Austen (Writer/Producer for Mighty Morphin, Zeo, Turbo, Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder, and Masked Rider)
  • Takahiro Kikuchi (Fujiyama Ichiban)
  • Yumie Yamagiwa (“Margaret” from Fujiyama Ichiban)
  • Yuuki Luna Yamagiwa (“Sakura” from Fujiyama Ichiban)

Unfortunately, there’s some sad news to announce as well – another cancellation.  No word yet on how this effects the pricing and such of the Power Rangers Wild Force Photo Op that had been announced by the cast.

NO LONGER ATTENDING
  • Alyson Kiperman (Wild Force Yellow Ranger)

Stay tuned because there’s always announcements each and every single Monday! If you haven’t yet – click here to begin your registration process for Power Morphicon! Not only do you get to meet all these amazing guests (well over 100 now), you also have an opportunity to purchase the Bandai of America exclusive toy – which we might see this week at San Diego Comic Con 2014! Be sure to keep your browsers tuned to TokuNation.com as we are attending both San Diego Comic Con and Power Morphicon! See you at the shows!

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Metal Heroes, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

The Official Power Morphicon convention is now officially the largest one yet with over 80 confirmed Power Rangers actors, writers, voice actors, producers, and more scheduled to attend. The guest list grew some more today with the announcement of two new guests!

  • David Fielding (“Zordon”, as well as the face of “Zordon”, first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Michael Copon (“Lucas”, Power Rangers Time Force Blue Ranger)

 
If you haven’t registered yet then you’re obviously not planning to attend, because any Power Ranger fan would want to attend. Not only are there alumni from Power Rangers, but also Big Bad Beetleborgs, VR Troopers, Masked Rider, Digimon, and Kamen Rider Dragon Knight in attendance. For any and all American toku fans, this show can NOT be missed! Hurry up because rumor is registration will close in the next month or two! Click here to begin your registration process for Power Morphicon!

TokuNation.com is proud to be attending as a Platinum Member, giving us early access and front row seats to all activities. We will provide coverage of the show and will feature live podcasts from Kickback from our own Talkin Toku Podcast, as well as @trekkieb47 and @TheCinemaSlob from our friends at the Ranger Command Podcast! See you at the show!

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

We’re less than four months away from the Official Power Morphicon Convention. And as to their usual trend, the folks at the convention have updated with some new guests – 12 to be exact – and the unfortunate news that one guest has had to cancel. Your newest additions to the guest list are as follows!

  • Andrew Gray (“Troy”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Red Ranger)
  • Cameron Jebo (“Orion”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Silver Ranger)
  • Azim Rizk (“Jake”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Green Ranger)
  • Ciara Hanna (“Gia”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Yellow Ranger)
  • Christina Masterson (“Emma”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Pink Ranger)
  • John Mark Loudermilk (“Noah”, Power Rangers Super Megaforce Blue Ranger)
  • Sean CW Johnson (“Carter”, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Red Ranger)
  • Jessica Rey (“Alyssa”, Power Rangers Wild Force White Ranger)
  • Phillip Andrew (“Merrick”, Power Rangers Wild Force Lunar Wolf Ranger)
  • Britney Pirtle (“Emily”, Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai Yellow Ranger)
  • Michael Forest (voice of “Olympus”, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue)
  • Tony Oliver (voice of “Saba”, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.  Also supervising producer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, VR Troopers, Masked Rider, and co-producer for Power Rangers Zeo)

 
Sadly for fans of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, the actress Cerina Vincent (“Maya”, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Yellow Ranger) is no longer able to attend the convention this year.

If you haven’t registered yet for the convention … WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? This year is shaping up to be the BIGGEST Power Morphicon of all time! And we’re only missing a few Red Rangers to have the most amazing Forever Red panel in the history of Power Rangers. Head on over to the Official Power Morphicon site and get your registration in. TokuNation.com is proud to state we will be in attendance as a platinum member to give you the best coverage we possibly can! See you at the show!