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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!

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“Zero Gear.”

Kiriya Kujou once made the ultimate sacrifice in the battle against Kuroto Dan. But in a universe full of game worlds, living viruses, and super deformed super heroes, it’s no wonder that the coroner with a cause would return! Making a return to the battlefield in our latest gallery, is S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo Bike Gamer Level 0!

Lazer Turbo once again utilizes the popular and wonderful Ex-Aid body type to full effect. A solid mold with ample articulation, Lazer looks just as stylish as ever. Though armed lightly with the Gashacon Sparrow, it can split into it’s Sickle Modes as well and even features an improved connection tab. Looking stylish riding himself (Lazer Level 2) or teaming up with himself (Lazer Level 5), Lazer Level 0 is another welcome addition to your Ex-Aid collection.

We’ve attached the complete 50 image gallery to this post and you can check out the full review thread by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a number of galleries from Garo, Ultraman Orb, Kamen Rider Build, and the original Kamen Rider soon!

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It’s that time of year again folks! Kamen Rider Build is sadly drawing to a close, and as we say our farewells a new hero rises to take his place: Kamen Rider Zi-O who was revealed earlier in the week.

Not long after the reveal, our first toy catalog scans are beginning to surface online thanks to Twitter user @Tokullector and translations from @SpecialForm12

A few things worth noting from the translations:

  • Kamen Rider Zi-O’s belt is called the Jikku Driver
  • The second Rider shown previously is called Kamen Rider Gates
  • The form changes are called ArmorTime, both Gates and Zi-O uses RideWatches to activate these forms.
  • Kamen Rider Zi-O has ArmorTimes based on Build and Ex-Aid while Gates will use forms based on Ghost and Drive.
  • Zi-O’s default sidearm is called the JikanGrade and will have both a sword and gun mode.

Do note that what we are seeing are scans for the Gashapon toys, we’ll be seeing scans for the DX stuff in the next few days. In the meantime, stay tuned to Tokunation and we’ll provide you more updates as they become available.

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“Install, Megaranger!”

In a surprise reveal, the next pair of Super Sentai Artisan releases has just been unearthed! Via @erasuterism on Twitter we have the first official images of the Degitaizer & Battleraizer from Denji Sentai Megaranger! 

This impressive set recreates both devices to the finest details including the Battleraizer’s cradle. But more importantly this pair has an incredible new feature billed as “voice recognition”, there’s a BGM mode to play music from the show, and there are numerous lines of show dialogue built in.  We don’t currently have release details or pricing but as soon as we do, most likely when the page for the set goes live, we’ll be sure to update you.

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We have a better look at the suit of the upcoming Kamen Rider Zi-O! As an anniversary season it does seem that Kamen Rider Zi-O will be utilizing past Riders/Legend Riders as part of the power up motif.

A second form is also present although at the time of this post we are unsure if it is a second Kamen Rider or if this is a different form (think A.M. vs P.M.). We won’t have to wait too much longer for more information so stay tuned for more news on Kamen Rider Zi-O!

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This year one of the biggest things for the Power Rangers brand has been both what BOOM! Studios continues to put out with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics as well as the Twitch.TV Power Rangers HyperForce series. At this year’s San Diego Comic Con, BOOM! Studios is celebrating both of those things with these awesome exclusives!

First up is the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 28 Psycho Green Ranger cover. You can purchase this as a bundle with the exclusive Power Rangers In Space Legacy Psycho Green Ranger figure. NOTE! The Legacy Psycho Green Ranger figure is limited to 1500 pieces so good luck!

Second, we have an exclusive Power Rangers HyperForce cover for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 29. This features the team, helmetless, taking in a moment under a starry sky drawn by Jordan Gibson. This, as the previous Power Rangers HyperForce cover, is going to be a quick sell!

Finally, we have new lapel push pins exclusives! You can grab your Mighty Morphin Green Ranger pin, Ranger Slayer pin, Gravezord Pin, Lord Drakkon both in Evolution I form as well as Evolution II form. These are designed by Lucas Werneck and are guaranteed to be hot sellers.

Stay tuned to more information on San Diego Comic Con 2018 from TokuNation.com as we will be bringing things to you LIVE from the show this year!

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“You boys, never stood a chance against me.”

After devastating Mars, the extraterrestrial being Evolt came to Earth seeking to repeat this tragedy. To rebuild his arsenal & powers and become a complete being once again, he would play the long game of manipulating humans to do his bidding. Helping to create Faust, the Rider System, and taking on the guise of Blood Stalk, Evolt has meddled in human affairs for a over a decade. Now, he can also meddle with your collection thanks to the release of S.H. Figuarts Blood Stalk! 

Blood Stalk sees the return of the well received mold created for Night Rogue with a few key changes to give Stalk his trademark Cobra theme. As ever this mold is nicely poseable and full of personality. But it’s the accessories that really sell it. Thanks to a full compliment of hands, a functional Transteam Rifle, and some new Steam Effect parts. This mold will undoubtedly return at least a third time for Mad Rogue and I eagerly await it!

For now though, you can check out our full review and complete 80 image gallery of S.H. Figuarts Blood Stalk after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back later this week with a review of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Lazer Turbo! 

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After some back and forth with teases, silhouettes, and a plethora of rumors, we may finally have our very first look at Kamen Rider Zi-O!

Thanks to a tweet from @therealmatthunt we have what appears to be Zi-O sporting a pretty radical time & letters/characters based design. The images comes courtesy of a brand new Buttobasoul advert. And while it isn’t a full body shot, yet, it certainly seems to be our first legitimate look at the character.

Join the discussion in our ongoing Kamen Rider Zi-O rumors and news thread below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.

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A surprise update to the list of exclusives for this year’s Power Morphicon convention. On top of being able to grab your exclusive Legacy Lord Drakkon figure and your Funko POP! Vinyl Black and Gold Megazord collectible, you can also purchase a custom, hand-made throne for your Legacy Lord Drakkon figure. The throne is designed in the style of the character’s first appearance in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic. Thus, it is the Lord Drakkon throne.

Because these are hand-made items the paint application will vary piece by piece. As of the time of this posting, we do not yet know who is making these thrones. The extra details are below:

– $65 Attendees
– $80 Non-Attending
– $100 International Non-Attending
– Hand-Made
– Individually numbered and limited
– The throne is sold separately from Lord Drakkon – image of Lord Drakkon sitting in throne is for reference only

Check out all the details by clicking here. Power Morphicon is the only official Power Rangers convention in the world and it is happening in Anaheim, California on the dates Friday through Sunday, August 17-19. Register for Power Morphicon today and we will see you at the show!