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LET’S ROCKET!

Our friends at Hasbro are showing no signs of stopping the Lightning Collection hype train any time soon! Just last week, they revealed a Lightning Collection two-pack containing the Lost Galaxy Red Ranger and the villainous Psycho Red from Power Rangers in Space, and it was just recently revealed that his fellow Psycho Ranger: Psycho Blue will be joining the ranks.

As you might recall, we first caught wind of a Lightning Collection Psycho Blue Ranger thanks to a solicitation that was found on a computer at EB Games Canada back in early January. Tthough it hasn’t been confirmed at the time of this writing, the safe assumption will be that this figure will likely be a retailer exclusive to GameStop/EB Games.

None the less, we can expect Lightning Collection Psycho Blue to retail for $19.99 USD or $32.99 Canadian with a supposed release sometime in the fall.

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“I am the emissary of Hell!
And I shall fight this great evil for the fate of all spiders!”

400 years ago, Professor Monster came to invade Earth with his Iron Cross Army. Active once again in 1978, his legions would cross paths with the young motocross racer Takuya Yamashiro. With a fate greater than he knew, Takuya was both destined to lose his father to Iron Cross, and encounter the strange race of the Planet Spider. Now infused with the Spider Extract, and given command of the mighty Spider-Machine GP-7 and Marveller, Takuya has become the Spider-Man! This Emissary of Hell will fight to defend the Earth for as long as it takes to stop Professor Monster and his hordes!

The classic 1978 Toei produced Spider-Man series has become a cult classic in the US, particularly after the character’s involvement in Marvel Comics Spider-Verse event series  (which the above quote comes from). Mattel has been the first toy company to capitalize on the series US popularity with merchandise though, giving us the SDCC exclusive Hot Wheels Spider Machine GP-7! A welcome addition for any 1/64 Hot Wheels collector, and a wonderful one for any fan of Spider-Man, the Spider Machine is exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We’ve got a full 50 image gallery of the Spider Machine GP-7 after the jump as well as a full review. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see it all. Next time, we dive into another SDCC Exclusive from Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection line!

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A surprising new entry has turned up for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection!

Another two-pack has just been revealed- featuring the Lost Galaxy Red Ranger and the In Space Psycho Ranger!

Both figures are recreated in exquisite detail, featuring their signature weapons and some matching effect parts.

This Lightning Collection Red Ranger set will be priced at $39.99 USD! Sadly, a release date has not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this exciting collector line!

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In the immortal words of Woz,
“Rejoice! He is heir to the power of all riders”.

Kamen Rider Zi-O is nearing it’s end and the impending start of the Reiwa Era of Kamen Rider is on the horizon. And as this series and the Heisei Era come to an end, Tamashii Nations has just released the first of Zi-O’s power ups in figure form. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Build Armor is the first stepping stone along Sougo Tokiwa’s path to the future where he rules. Will he be a benevolent overlord, or succumb to the evils of Oma Zi-O? Time will tell.

For now, we’re tackling this first in a line of Zi-O Armor Time upgrades in the same we always have, with a comprehensive gallery & review! Zi-O Build Armor set the standard for what was to come with many of the shows’ various power ups as well as many that never made it in. This figure likewise sets an incredibly solid & stable standard for how the Zi-O line should progress from here on. A stylish figure with tons of personality inherited from both of it’s parent designs, and armed with the Drill Crusher Crusher (yes!) it’s an excellent addition to the power set of this benevolent overlord.

Check out a full 50+ images of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Zi-O Build Armor after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.  If you’d like to take a look back at the designs that influence this figure you can check out our galleries of Kamen Rider Build Rabbit/Tank Form and Kamen Rider Zi-O!

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“WAKE UP!”

Shy, anxious, fearful, Wataru Kurenai would rather craft violins like his father Otoya. But as the son of the Fangire Queen as well, he was destined to become Kamen Rider Kiva, the Fangire King! And like the King’s before him Wataru has one trusted partner, a member of the Kivat family, Kivat Bat III. With Kivat in tow, Wataru sets out to fight Fangires and protect humanity, just as his father did (occasionally) 20 years prior. Now it’s time to break the chains on a review we’ve waited years for with S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kiva!

As the Heisei Era ends, Tamashii Nations has at long last delivered on the promise of completing the 20 Heisei Riders! With Kamen Rider Kiva, the entire lineup of main riders is complete, and let me say, it’s incredibly satisfying. Kiva brings to a close an era of incredible heroes and does so in gorgeous fashion. With the trademark accuracy and engineering of the Seihou line, Kiva looks as though he walked right off the set. Including his 6 Fuestles, the Hell’s Gate leg for his Rider Kick, a Ridewatch Tamashii Stage, and the ever present Kivat Bat III, Kiva is a tremendously welcome sight to any Kamen Rider collection.

You can check out our full 100 image gallery below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums at the bottom of this post. It features not only the 20 Heisei Riders, but also as many Kiva cameos as I could make happen including TV riders Ixa, Rising Ixa, Emperor Kiva, & Dark Kiva, movie villains Kamen Riders Rey and Arc, & even Decade’s own Kiva-La! Please join in the discussion and let us know what you think of this release which finally closes out the Heisei Era. Next time, it’s Armor Time with a brand new gallery from Kamen Rider Zi-O!

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Last night, we were treated to the reveals of the entire second wave of Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures from Hasbro. It’s become tradition with new products revealed by Hasbro at SDCC, that the following day they are often put on display in their booth. Thankfully that means that Lightning Collection Wave 2 is now on display! After the press photos released last night, we now have some really stellar hi-res images of the physical toys themselves.

This is our first real look at Lightning Collection figures for the Beast Morphers Red & Gold Rangers, Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger, and the Lost Galaxy Magna Defender. On top of wave 2 we also have a fantastic look at the upcoming Lightning Collection White Ranger 1:1 Helmet replica! Wave 2 and the White Ranger helmet are all currently up for pre-order with our site sponsor Big Bad Toy Store!

Do you plan to add theve lovely new figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.

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Hasbro has released a full trailer for the second season of Power Rangers Beast Morphers!

This trailer highlights a number of new items coming to the series, including:

*A special power-up form for Beast Morphers Red, titled Red Fury Mode.

*A new Ranger configuration called Beast X Mode (which fans of Super Sentai will recognize as Powered Custom.)

*A new Zord- the Beast-X King Zord.

And we have confirmation of a team-up! The Beast Morphers will meat up with a team of Dino Rangers- containing members of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino Thunder & Power Rangers Dino Charge teams!

Last but CERTAINLY not least, one veteran Ranger has been confirmed for this teamup- the ORIGINAL Mighty Morphin Red Ranger, Austin St. John makes his triumphant return to Power Rangers!

Beast Morphers is currently expected to return in Fall 2019 with further adventures airing in Spring 2020. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this remarkable series!

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On top of the incredible Green Ranger & Putty two-pack on display at Hasbro’s annual SDCC Breakfast, they also had a number of other Lightning Collection figures on display. While the rest of the display mostly consists of things already at market, it gives those of us not at the con a great look at the SDCC Exclusive two-pack of the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger & Zeo Gold Ranger. We also get a really fantastic look at the upcoming Lightning Collection Beast Morphers Red Ranger. Everything else is from Wave 1, but with SDCC heading into it’s first full day, we can bet that Lightning Collection Wave 2 reveals are coming very very soon!

Do you plan to add this lovely pair of figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.

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Earlier today at the annual Hasbro SDCC Breakfast, a brand new two-pack of Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures was revealed. Our news team sent along some rough pics of the new set, featuring the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger (in Fighting Spirit Colors!) and Rita Repulsa’s ever loyal troop builder the Putty. Now our crew has sent along some incredibly nice hi-res photos of this set from the Breakfast event for your viewing pleasure. Check them all out attached to this post! The Green Ranger (with silver stripe) includes his Dragon Dagger, Sword of Darkness, a Tommy Oliver civillian head, and green energy effects. Meanwhile the Putty includes alternate weapon hands as well as an attack effect part.  This set will retail for $39.99 and be available to pre-order through a number of online retailers including Hasbro Pulse, Gamestop, Big Bad Toy Store, and Entertainment earth.

Do you plan to add this lovely pair of figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.

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San Diego Comic Con is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary with the 2019 show and it simply could not be bigger or better than it is this year. Fans & collectors have waited with baited breath to find out exactly what Hasbro has in store for the Power Rangers brand going into the end of their first year with the license. For now we don’t have anything new to see on this front, but check out all the current releases on display from Hasbro for their Lightning Collection figures!

All of the previously released Wave 1 is present as well as the released at the con Zeo Gold/MMPR Red 2-pack. Shrouded in secrecy however are several covered cases which should provide our first looks at wave 2! Hasbro is surely waiting to reveal these after the Power Rangers panel tomorrow but fear not, we’ll be there to cover all of it!

Do you plan to add even more figures to your expanding displays from the Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.com for extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.