Great news Power Rangers fans! The reboot movie of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers now has a release date – and that date is July 22nd, 2016! Join in our discussion of the movie reboot and what you want to see! If you use social media, please use #PowerRangers to share your excitement! We are happy to confirm this news through Saban Brands.
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Bandai is back at it again with the second release in their Premium Arms Change line! ACPB02 is none other than Kamen Rider Bravo! And today we’re here to take an in depth look at Mister Dangerous himself, in more ways than one.
As always seems to be the case with Arms Change figures Bravo is yet another home run. More than a simple repaint/remold Bravo features extensive retooling of the Baron/Gridon/Duke base body. But more importantly he comes with his brand new Durian Arms and his signature weapons the Duri Nokos! If you thought Bujin Gaim was a premium release then allow Bravo to redefine what Premium really means for Arms Change. This figure is beautifully painted and detailed, despite being from what was originally just a mass retail gimmick line. This militant pastry chef mercenary nutjob will sit proudly on a shelf with the rest of your Arms Change collection and look incredibly good while doing it.
After the jump we’ve assembled a full 80 image gallery of this wonderful figure including more than a few fun ones. Also included is as many Arms Changes as you can make with EVERY figure in the line right now thanks to Bravo! But before you check out our selection of images by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” be sure to look bellow for another wonderful video review by the one and only Baltmatrix! We’ll be trying to coordinate in the future to bring you more of these timed gallery & video pairings as well!
One of the most memorable and for a time most frightening villains the Power Rangers have ever faced, Lord Zedd has always been a fan favorite. Over the years Zedd has had a mere handful of action figures produced in his likeness, but it looks like things are changing for the former Emperor of Evil. Released just recently as a Toy ‘R’ Us Exclusive is the Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd figure!
This figure was also sold as a “shared exclusive” via the Entertainment Earth booth at San Diego Comic-Con, which is where the figure used for this gallery was purchased. Legazy Lord Zedd is one of 8 Legacy figures currently making the rounds to Toys ‘R’ Us across the US and Canada, however he is the only villain in the line so far. Packaged in a deliciously vintage style Might Morphin’ Power Rangers box, and equipped with his mighty staff, Lord Zedd is ready to menace your 5″ ranger figure collection!
Before you hit the jump to check out our photo gallery, why not check out a video review of this figure by our awesome buddy baltmatrix!
Click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to catch the full 40 image gallery & review of Power Rangers Legacy Lord Zedd!
Blood Orange Arms!
Despite the end of the retail AC line, TokuNation returns with a brand new Arms Change Gallery! Up today is the first of several figures to be released by Premium Bandai, ACPB01 Kamen Rider Bujin Gaim!
Bujin Gaim is the evil warrior god counterpart of Kamen Rider Gaim from The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle film. This dark rider bears a resemblance to Gaim but wields the powerful Blood Orange Arms. As a toy Bujin Gaim is a straight up repaint of the figure that started it all, AC01 Kamen Rider Gaim. But seeing as this is a Premium Bandai release, it’s been given the premium paint treatment! Cast in a gorgeous red the striking Blood Orange Arms are decorated with the devilish black lines that truly set Bujin Gaim apart from his good counterpart. With his own Daidaimaru & Musou Saber in hand, this figure is ready to compliment any Arms Change collection!
If you’d like to see over 60 images of this wonderful figure, including every possible Arms Change you can make with him, then be sure to click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post!
And be sure to stop back by next Wednesday, 8/13 as Baltmatrix and myself team-up once again to bring you a simultaneous Photo Gallery & Video review of Mister Dangerous himself, Kamen Rider Bravo!
Picking up where our last gallery left off we bring you the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Black RX & Acrobatter Renewal Gallery!
Much like the previously released Black & Battle Hopper Renewals this pair seeks to improve on the design flaws of the originals. In this case they do an even better job! Black RX Renewal realizes the actual suits designs in toy form in a way never done before with the same real suit design details that Black had. Though the figure may have a couple of minor design flaws it’s undeniable that it’s an improvement on the original Black RX. In the accessories alone this version blows the the previous release out of the water, with 5 pairs of hands, two types of Revolcanes, and an alternate Sunriser, you can create nearly any of Black RX’s iconic scenes and poses with ease! Acrobatter Renewal is one in name only for the most part but it’s still an excellent companion to Black RX himself.
For fans of Saban Brands shows from the 90’s you can definitely consider these the perfect versions of Masked Rider & Combat Chopper too! And if you’re wondering if you can recreate the iconic team-up scenes from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers crossover A Friend In Need, then scroll through our pictures to find out! We have over 70 images of this pair of wonderful figures for you to check out! Simply click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of the post to see them all!
It’s time for another super mega gallery here at TokuNation! We’re back post-SDCC with a legendary gallery of the Armored Might Super Mega Silver Ranger!
This recently released figure is a part of the Power Rangers Super Megaforce fall assortments but it’s been trickling into retail for the last couple of months now. Being that it’s in the fall assortments we haven’t actually seen the Silver Ranger, Orion, use his powered up “gold mode” on the show yet. But that’s of course the main gimmick of this toy. As with all Armored Might figures, Silver Ranger includes a set of removable armor components that are compatible with the rest of the figures in the line, as well as a few trademark accessories of his own.
Why not check out our 80 image gallery and full review of this fun new figure after the jump? Or perhaps before that you can take a look at our good friend baltmatrix’s video review of the figure below!
Straight from the just concluded Shout Factory SDCC panel we have a huge official announcement from the company. A complete series release of Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, fully subbed, is happening!
That’s right folks, the show from which Mighty Morphin Power Rangers drew it’s source material will be released on a complete series DVD set with full subtitles! And chances are that with Shout Factory’s history of including incredible extras, this set will have some great surprises! When asked about the release itself Shout Factory’s Brian Ward confirmed that this was Saban Brands idea. So this came directly from them, as in Saban approached Shout Factory about putting this release together.
While at the panel we also asked about the black sheep of the Saban Tokusatsu family, Mystic Knights of Tir Na Nog. This often forgotten but excellent series is a personal favorite of mine and I was curious as to whether it could ever see a release. Brian Ward put it this way, there are legal rights issues to releasing certain series such as Mystic Knights and he went on to specifically mention that Masked Rider falls into that same category. The rights for shows like this don’t necessarily sit in Saban Brands hands, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they won’t happen.
Here are the photos of Bandai’s booth at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Our news team had these ready to go, so check them out! They had some really cool Power Rangers items on display. Included are:
UPDATE:
Nearly 90 more photos have been added! Enjoy!
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is getting a movie – and Roberto Orci was announced last week as the film’s executive producer. And now, a week later, he’s ready to talk, and did so with IGN’s Eric Goldman. We’ve taken the liberty of sharing the interview with you here!
IGN: How did you get involved in Power Rangers?Orci: I happen to know Erik Feig, because we had some fun times doing Ender’s Game and Now You See Me. He’s at Lionsgate and he had mentioned that they were pursuing this property at Lionsgate and we just, because we’re friends, got to talking about it and he sort of roped me in – or I roped him in! I’m not sure which is which!
IGN: How do you approach the tone on something like this? It obviously has a perception going in, but it’s also going to be pushed to a wider audience besides the pre-existing fans.Orci: Part of it is seeing what we remember of it; our generation and what our memories of it are. Part of it is seeing the fans of it today. There are a lot of kids that love it today, and so it’s about doing your homework. You talk to everybody who loves it and you find out why they love it and then you figure, what is the appropriate translation of that, tonally, to now? We have the added benefit of a movie is going to be two hours, or whatever it is, so it’s gotta have an arc and a reality to it that maybe you don’t have a chance to do all the time. That’s going to be the exciting part.
IGN: Presumably it’s not tied to the 21-year of history of the show. Are you going to use the same characters from the original series?Orci: One of the first things we did was learn and read… They have 600 pages of research that they have on their stuff. We read through the synopsis of everything they did and we are actually taking into account quite a bit of the canon in a real way. We’re not just a leave it behind reboot. [Haim] Saban cares very much about that. This is something that he created. I had to go to his house, personally, to tell him, “Listen, I’m your man. Miller and Stenz, these are your guys. I promise you I won’t ruin your franchise.” And he said, “It’s very important to me, because kids around the world know what the Power Rangers are. So you can’t just come in here and walk all over it. It better be consistent with what I’ve been doing.” And I said, “Yes sir!”
IGN: Oh, so then does it does exist within the continuity of the TV show?Orci: It’s got a continuity within the world. I can’t tell you what, but it does have a continuity.
IGN: As a Fringe fan, hearing Miller and Stenz were working with you on this, it’s fun to have you together again on such a different project.Orci: It’s great. I’ve been working with them for years, so when I found out they were available, I called Erik Feig and said, “Hey, these guys might want to come on. What do you think of the three of us…?” He was like, “Come on! Let’s do it!”
IGN: Think we might hear anything about a director in the not too distant future?Orci: I’m sure they’d like one right away! We’ve got to give them a script first.
IGN: Lastly, I’m sure you know you’re going to be getting this question… Any possibility for cameos or appearances by original cast members?Orci: Of course. That’s something we want to rely on the Saban group to tell us. They have a lot of internal knowledge of their franchise and we’re just learning now. We’ve seen it only as fans, but they actually know it inside and out, so I’d love to know what fans want to see.
Again, special thanks to IGN for this interview that, obviously, has answered some questions for Power Rangers fans. You check out the original article by IGN clicking here. So what do you think Power Rangers fans? Excited yet? Sound off!
Lock Open!
It’s time once again for TokuNation to take a look at Bandai of Japan’s wonderful Arms Change toyline! Though this figure is the last in Kamen Rider Gaim’s retail Arms Change line, the line lives on with a slew of upcoming Premium Bandai releases so be sure to look for those galleries in the future! For today we’re examining the walking fruit basket tank that is AC 13 Kamen Rider Gaim Kiwami Arms!
This fantastic figure represents Gaim’s ultimate form Kiwami Arms. As such this form doesn’t really have an arms of it’s own but instead by removing a few pieces this figure can use any previously released Arms! The gimmick in show gives this form access merely to their weapons but the toy carries the gimmick of the line & show full circle. Included with Kiwami is a set of “dummy” Kachidoki Arms armor, dubiously nicknamed “Crappydoki”. This spring loaded feature let’s you recreate the “cast off” transformation of this form in show. You also get the DJ Gun in both it’s modes for weapons with this figure.
A fitting end to the Arms Change retail line, Ac13 Kiwami Arms Gaim should be a welcome addition to any Gaim collection. Be sure to check out 50+ images of this wonderful toy after the jump! But before you check out our gallery be sure to check out this awesome video review by our good buddy and site contributor baltmatrix!