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With the release of Studio Trigger’s SSSS Gridman Anime drawing near, we’ve seen a slew of Gridman related merch coming out of the woodwork. It’s Summer Wonder Festival right now, and Goodsmile just revealed their take on a DX SSSS Gridman based on the new hero’s design.

We can only assume that this means Goodsmile plans on releasing this Gridman figure together with his auxiliary vehicles but for now, there doesn’t seem to be much info to go so we can’t be sure if this is part of a preexisting Goodsmile line or it’s own thing entirely. For now, enjoy this picture  of a finished sample piece taken at the convention and we’ll be sure to bring you more up to date info as it becomes available. 

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“Wake Up! Cross-Z Dragon!”

Ryuga Banjou has been through the ringer the last few years. A former boxer, Banjou has been framed for murder, lost the love of his life, become a Kamen Rider, and then there’s that stretch with the evil alien trying to take destroy the world. Today’s gallery takes us back to Banjou’s beginnings, when he was still learning what it meant to be a hero. S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Cross-Z is here!

Cross-Z is Banjou’s first outing in the Figuarts toyline with his 2nd form, Cross-Z Charge, releasing this week as well. Cross-Z though, is a really great repaint & remold of the basic Build Rabbit/Tank Form with a few dynamic changes that go a long way to selling it as a brawler form. While there are admittedly some minor issues with articulation, the figure looks wonderful in hand and the included Beat Crosser is the perfect accessory for it.

We’ve attached the full 55+ image gallery to this post but you can also check out our full review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’ll be back for another Kamen Rider Build gallery with S.H. Figuarts Machine Builder! 

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A new article at CinemaToday has revealed some important details about the upcoming 20th and FINAL Heisei Kamen Rider project- Kamen Rider Zi-O!

First up, a brief story synopsis has been revealed under the tagline Rejoice-for the birth of a new King!


It is the fall of year 2018, when a time machine appears before the protagonist born in 2000.

A mysterious girl emerges from the time machine, telling this protagonist “I come from the year 2068- a future where a demonic king reigns and makes his people suffer, creating a hopeless world.”

The girl who came to 2018 is desperate to change the future, stating- “it is YOU who will become the demon that destroys the world- The King Of Time, Zi-O!”

Just what is the fate of the future?!

This is the story of the Kamen Rider who will fight to save the past, present AND future- fighting across time while encountering the past Heisei Riders across the course of history.

In addition, several members of the production crew have been announced:

*The head writer for this series is Kento Shimoyama who previously wrote for several Super Sentai series including Tensou Sentai Goseiger and Shuriken Sentai Ninninger.
*Zi-O’s director is Ryuta Tasaki a veteran of multiple Kamen Rider projects including Kamen Rider W, Kamen Rider Den-O, & Kamen Rider Drive.
*Producer duties will be shared between Shinichiro Shirakura and Naomi Takebe, both long-time TV-Asahi tokusatsu veterans.

The full cast & crew for Kamen Rider Zi-O will be revealed during a press conference on August 7 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation between now & then as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new Rider!

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In case you missed it: Kamen Rider Zi-O will be Toei’s new Kamen Rider show that will be replacing Kamen Rider Build in the coming months. We’ve seen plenty of the titular rider’s suit design thanks to promotional images that have been coming out, but Toei’s finally released photos of what the actual in-show physical of this design will look like in addition to some more promotional material and the show’s logo.

Kamen Rider Zi-O is premiering in September, in the meantime be sure to stay tuned to Tokunation and we’ll provide you with all the exciting news as it becomes available.

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Released just last week at San Diego Comic Con, the GX-76B Soul of Chogokin Black Megazord will no longer be exclusive to SDCC. According to the latest issue of Figure Oh, we have confirmed the release of this set in Japan.

Release date has not been announced at this time, but the GX-76B Soul of Chogokin Black Daizyujin will officially be available as a Tamashii Web Exclusive. Retail price is 32,400 yen. This release will likely feature some slightly altered packaging though we don’t know what it looks like at this time.

We’ll be sure to keep you updated as this story develops.

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We have our first look at the upcoming Super Mini-Pla Shogun Megazord on display at Tamashii Nations at SDCC 2018. There is no release date currently for this item but fans can be rest assured that this item will be coming to the United States for release later this year or early next year.

Displayed with the Super Mini-Pla Shogun Megazord are the Super Mini-Pla Megazord, Super Mini-Pla Dragonzord, Super Mini-Pla Titanus, and the combined Super Mini-Pla Ultrazord. The latter are all currently available at your favorite hobby retailers online and in stores.

Check out all the images by clicking the title of the story.

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Street Fighter is having one heck of a 30th anniversary while Power Rangers enjoys it’s 25th. After the hugely celebrated Street Fighter update for the Power Rangers Legacy Wars mobile game, this latest news makes perfect sense.

Produced by Bat In The Sun, known for their incredible Super Power Beat Down videos, we have the announcement of a Legacy Wars Live Action Web Series featuring both Power Rangers & Street Fighter! 

We wont spoil the content of the teaser trailer on the front page, though you can watch it below. But suffice it to say, this is a ground breaking project for both franchises and opens the door for some very powerful possibilities.

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Thanks to TokuNation user PsychoPurple we have our first far off look at Hasbro’s booth for San Diego Comic Con! In particular, for Power Rangers!

While no toys are on display Hasbro has produced a classy display with the original MMPR White Ranger suit encased in glass. Next to it is a video feed featuring white ranger footage from across the 3 seasons of MMPR as well.

This display is likely a mere tease of things to come. As any Marvel or Transformer collector knows, Hasbro updates their displays often through out SDCC. We’ll keep you informed with every single update as it happens.

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Welcome to the craziness that is San Diego Comic Con. Every year, four and a half days of overwhelming crowds, celebrities, and exclusive toys deck the San Diego convention center leading to a frenzy of news, information, and pictures to digest. This year promises to be no different from last year except for one crucial part – we know there is loads of Power Rangers stuff to look forward to!

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First off let’s discuss the exclusives, how much they cost, and where you can buy them.

Bandai America (Booth #3535)
– Legacy Zeo Gold Zeonizer – $120

BOOM! Studios (Booth #2229)
– Legacy Green Psycho Ranger Figure – $45 for figure
– Legacy Green Psycho Ranger Figure with Exclusive Comic Bundle – $50
– Exclusive Power Rangers HyperForce cover for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 29 – $20
– Exclusive Ranger Slayer cover for Go Go Power Rangers 11 – $20
– Exclusive Lapel Pins – Lord Drakkon Evolution I, II, Ranger Slayer, Green Ranger, Gravezord – $12 each

Entertainment Earth (Booth #2343)
– Legacy Silver Psycho Ranger Figure – $45

BAIT (Booth #5645 – also at local store at 920 Fifth Avenue in San Diego)
– Alpha 5 Funko POP! in Black and Gold – $30

Bluefin Tamashii Nations (Booth #3545)
– Soul of Chogokin Megazord Repaint – Bluefin Tamashii Nations booth – $?
– S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Red Ranger, Helmetless – Bluefin Tamashii Nations booth – $60
– S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Green Ranger, Helmetless – Bluefin Tamashii Nations booth – $60

Then let’s look at the panels and/or events that are upcoming as well!

WEDNESDAY
– Preview Night
– Show opens, first looks at Bandai America, Hasbro, Bluefin Tamashii Nations, and more

THURSDAY
– Jason David Frank Autograph Signing at Hasbro Booth (11am – 12pm)
– Jason David Frank Autograph Signing at Lionsgate Booth (2:30pm – 3:30pm)
– Kyle Higgins & Ryan Parrott Autograph Signing at BOOM! Studios Booth (3pm – 3:50pm)

FRIDAY
– Power Rangers Ultimate Visual History Book Preview (free gifts, at Insight Editions Booth)
– David Yost Autograph Signing at Lionsgate Booth (5pm – 6pm)

SATURDAY
– Play Power Rangers Legacy Wars against Peter Sudarso at Lionsgate Booth (10am – 11am)
– Power Rangers HyperForce Autograph Signing at BOOM! Studios Booth (12pm – 12:50pm)
– BOOM! Studios Panel in room 24ABC (12:30pm – 1:30pm)
– Power Rangers Ninja Steel Autograph Signing at Nickelodeon Booth (4pm – 5pm)
– Play Power Rangers Legacy Wars against Brennan Mejia at Lionsgate Booth (5:30pm – 6:30pm)

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At long last the full merchandise catalog for the next Kamen Rider series has been revealed- detailing the powers and abilities of Kamen Rider Zi-O!

*Both Zi-O and the counterpart Kamen Rider Gates use the Jikan Driver to henshin. This Driver uses a primarily digital display and changes format depending on Zi-O’s attacks- the most powerful move is listed as FINISH TIME.

*The Riders gain new powers from the RideWatches– small items with the faces of past Kamen Riders! These can be stored in the RideWatch Holder or compiled in the RideWatch Dizer for a combination attack! The RideWatches are not limited only to past Kamen Riders- some watches actually represent ITEMS from past shows, including the Suika Arms from Kamen Rider Gaim. The first catalog covers ALL Heisei-era Kamen Riders!

*By using the RideWatches, Kamen Rider Zi-O & Kamen Rider Gates will obtain armor based on a previous Kamen Rider design. The first configurations shown in the Rider Kicks action figure line show Kamen Rider Ghost, Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider OOO & Kamen Rider Decade!

*Zi-O’s signature weapon is the Jikan Gilade– a sword that becomes a gun. Meanwhile, Gates is armed with the Jikan Zax– a crossbow that turns into an axe. A third weapon known as the Ride HeiSaber is also on display, which channels the powers of past Kamen Riders for attacks.

*Kamen Rider Zi-O’s motorcycle is known as the Ride Striker and is summoned from a unique RideWatch.

*Last but CERTAINLY not least, Kamen Rider Zi-O has a giant Mecha! Known as the Time Majin, this robo will change forms & attacks based on what RideWatch is equipped.

Kamen Rider Zi-O is currently scheduled to begin on September 2 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation between now & then as we keep you up to date on this exciting new Rider series!