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The Bandai Tamashii Nations website and official Godzilla Twitter account have revealed a special reissue of S.H. MonsterArts Gigan (2004), previously released all the way back in 2014. This new Godzilla: Final Wars “Great Battle” version includes everything that was packaged with the original release (alternate armour plating and chainsaw hands from his later appearance in the film) as well as an eye laser effect part, extending grappling hook parts and additional cables for said hooks.

The figure is a Tamashii web exclusive, releasing in September 2021 and priced 15180 yen. Preorders open at 16:00 JST on Friday April 23rd!

under Power Rangers

Here’s some new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figure news from Hasbro Pulse Fan Fest 2021! Pics inside!

  • Metallic Armor Yellow MMPR Ranger (Aisha) (PULSE exclusive)
  • Metallic Armor Blue MMPR Ranger (Billy) (PULSE exclusive)
  • Metallic Armor Black MMPR Ranger (Adam) (PULSE exclusive)
  • Metallic Armor Red MMPR Ranger (Rocky) (PULSE exclusive)
  • Red Sentry (from BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Comic) (Target exclusive)

These items are available to order via Hasbro Pulse, and the Red Sentry will be available to order later today via Target.

under Kamen Rider

Kamen Rider Zero-One is being released domestically by Shout! Factory.  The announcement came during the Team Kamen Rider stream with Shout! Factory to kick off the beginning of North America’s week-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Kamen Rider.

Ari from Shout! Factory stressed patience – this release is not coming next week, next month, or the month after that.  The release will likely occur in 2022.  But Shout! Factory has licensed Kamen Rider Zero-One for DVD and Blu-Ray release in North America.

It was not mentioned whether or not the release would be DVD or Blu-Ray but seeing as Kamen Rider Zero-One was filmed recently and in high quality, Blu-Ray is possible and very likely.

Stay tuned to Shout! Factory and, of course, TokuNation for more details.

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Just announced on the Team Kamen Rider panel from Shout! Factory – Kamen Rider Zero-One is coming to TokuSHOUTsu, the all-toku streaming channel from Shout! Factory and Shout! Factory TV.

There is currently no date for when the show will begin streaming – only that the deal was signed and that it *IS* coming!  Kamen Rider Zero-One was the first Kamen Rider of the Reiwa era in Japan.  With it streaming on TokuSHOUTsu, it means the first series of each era is available to watch – for free – on TokuSHOUTsu.

Stay tuned for more details from Shout! Factory, Team Kamen Rider, and TokuNation.

under General Tokusatsu News, Radiant Black

The first time we met Cássia Costa was in the back pages of the first issue of Radiant Black.  Since then, we have seen various images and teases about an upcoming Kickstarter project.  Today, that project is now live!

Inferno Girl Red is a tokusatsu and superhero inspired comic book written by Mat Groom (SELF/MADE, ULTRAMAN), drawn by Erica D’Urso (JAMES BOND, XENA: WARRIOR PRINCESS, THE LIFE OF CAPTAIN MARVEL), colored by Igor Monti (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, MEGA MAN: FULLY CHARGED), lettered by Becca Carey (WONDER WOMAN, BATGIRL, HARLEY QUINN, RADIANT BLACK), and edited by toku-famed writer Kyle Higgins (MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, RADIANT BLACK, NIGHTWING, THE WINTER SOLDIER, ULTRAMAN).

The story follows Cássia Costa is as follows:

An ancient cult and their army of demons have stolen Cássia’s home, Apex City.  When a magical dragon bracelet rockets into her life and affixes itself to her arm, Cássia’s the only person equipped to stop the cult from offering the entire city to their dark lord.

There’s just one catch…

The magical bracelet is powered by belief, and Cássia — an intensely pragmatic, rational girl – doesn’t have much to spare. She’ll have to find something to kindle her faith, though, and fast —because she has a secret legacy to live up to. Because her mother’s life is on the line. And because Apex City needs Inferno Girl Red.

There are a number of reward tiers giving you everything from a digital copy of the graphic novel, to appearing in the graphic novel itself, to receiving an actual piece of original artwork from artist Nicola Scott.

CLICK HERE AND BACK THIS KICKSTARTER PROJECT TODAY!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support yet another tokusatsu-inspired comic book creation from a big tokusatsu fan in Mat Groom (host of the Ranger Danger Podcast).  Included in our story are some of the art prints or covers from backing this project.  We encourage everyone to pledge their support and fund this project!

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2021 will be the 50th anniversary of the Kamen Rider franchise, and Team Kamen Rider will be celebrating in a big way!

April 3-10 2021 has officially been designated Kamen Rider Week– a series of celebrations and livestreams dedicated to the Kamen Rider franchise. The livestreams will work in collaboration with the Toei Tokusatsu World channel on Youtube.

Team Kamen Rider states that Kamen Rider Week will feature special guests, movie premieres- and possibly some surprising announcements for Rider fans as well.

Be sure to stay tuned further details on this exciting Kamen Rider event!

under Other Conventions, Power Rangers

As a part of their online event, Mezco Toyzfair 2021, Mezco has just unveiled what is sure to be an incredibly popular release from their One:12 Collective action figure line. Introducing the Mighty Morphin Green Power Ranger!

Revealed via Mezco’s Instagram and Twitter, the One:12 Collective Green Ranger looks like an absolutely stunning figure and appears to include at least both his Dragon Dagger and the Sword of Darkness. Given that this line is known for its wonderful accessories as well, we’re bound to see even more come with this figure. Currently there are no specific release details or pricing information available in regards to the One:12 Collective Green Ranger but we’ll be sure to update the community when we know more!

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If you’re a fan of new tokusatsu-inspired properties then 2021 is shaping up to be a banner year for you.  First, we had Radiant Black launch earlier this month and inside we got our first look at another new property coming – Inferno Girl Red!

This project will be tied to a Kickstarter that launches in March.  We don’t know much more about the property aside from a character sheet of our main character – Cássia Costa.  More details will be announced when the Kickstarter goes live and from our first look at things – we’re 100% on board!

Inferno Girl Red is brought to you by writer Mat Groom (Self/Made, Rise of Ultraman, and the Ranger Danger podcast), artist Erica D’urso (Prison Witch, Xena Warrior Princess, Marvel Comics), colors by Rico Renzi (Gwenom vs Carnage, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl, Quicksilver, Spider-Gwen), letters by Becca Carey (Radiant Black).  The book will be edited by Kyle Higgins (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, The Rise of Ultraman, Radiant Black, Winter Soldier, Nightwing, Batman Beyond).

Stay tuned for more details.

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A handful of new computer listings for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection have been discovered online, and it seems we may be in for some Lightning Collection CROSSOVER figures!

If these toy listings are accurate, the next characters to join the Lightning Collection are none other than the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Following the widely-successful BOOM! Studios comic crossover, these heroes in a half shell will be released in a set of 2-packs- with their infamous villain Shredder also receiving a release!

The full new Lightning Collection listings are as follows:


*TMNT 2 packs PRG BLT PK A

*TMNT 2 packs PRG BLT PK B

*TMNt 2 packs PRG BLT PK C

*PRG BLT A SQD Venus

*PRG BLT A SQD Jupiter

*PRG FAN Boom Shredder

Sadly, no images of the figures in question have been released at time of writing.

Be sure to join in our Ongoing Lightning Collection Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on these pending releases!

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Power Rangers Dino Fury premieres on Saturday, February 20th at 8am Eastern and Pacific on Nickelodeon.  In preparation for the new series, Hasbro has sent over a series of episode captures from the first episode “Destination Dinohenge”.  Check out the images in the story as well as the theme song for the brand new show.

Mighty Rangers Rise!