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At this year’s WonderCon 2018 the Power Rangers HyperForce will be getting their own exclusive cover for Go Go Power Rangers Issue 08. Revealed today by Meghan Camarena, @Strawburry17 on Twitter who plays Chloe the HyperForce Pink Ranger, is the exclusive WonderCon Power Rangers HyperForce Comic Cover.

The cover features:

Marv, the HyperForce Red Ranger
Jack, the HyperForce Yellow Ranger
Eddie, the HyperForce Blue Ranger
Vesper, the HyperForce Black Ranger
Chloe, the HyperForce Pink Ranger
Joe, the Time Force Silver Ranger
Alpha 55

We can’t wait to add this to our collection! It will be exclusively available to attendees at this year’s WonderCon 2018 happening March 23rd through March 25th in Anaheim, California.

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Nexon Mobile, known in the Power Rangers community for having created the popular mobile game Power Rangers Dash, has developed a brand new Power Rangers game for mobile devices. Titled simply “Power Rangers RPG”, the game features a real-time automated battle system with up to five Power Rangers battling against numerous monsters and a boss at the end of each stage. We were lucky enough to take part in the closed beta testing process (which was open to certain areas via the Android Google Play Store) and this is our first impressions of the game.

Please note – this game is still under development and nothing seen in these videos or images should be considered final. The developers have already stated that changes will be made based on user feedback.

Click “Read More” for pictures, videos, and our full first impressions look at Power Rangers RPG by Nexon Mobile!

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This past weekend at Emerald City Comic Con, BOOM! Studios – the publishing company behind both Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Go Go Power Rangers comics – announced a special one-shot comic book commemorating 25 years of the iconic franchise. Check out the details of the upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Comic.

Contributing to the special are Magdalene Visaggio, Joe Quinones, Sina Grace, and Marcus To. The comic is set to celebrate both the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as well as some of the teams that followed them (featured on one cover are none other than Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, and Power Rangers In Space). Check out both covers of this special by clicking the title of the story.

The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Comic will release in June. Special thanks to CBR.com for the images and details.

under Power Rangers, Super Sentai, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Appear Daizyujin!”

We know this one’s been out for a while, but when you’re dealing with something this incredible, it takes a bit of time to do the job right. So we’ve taken our time and shot an in depth gallery of nearly 200 images, with a full length 7 part review of this fantastic release. It’s well past time we share with you our in depth look at the Soul of Chogokin SOC GX-76 Daizyujin! Of course for the western collectors out there this is none other than the MMPR Megazord!

Daizyujin is that most iconic of Sentai mecha to those of us in the west. It’s gone through various toylines, updates, and revisions over the years, and finally Tamashii Nations has tackled it with an entry in their long line of SOC’s. This figure sat out to recreate the iconic designs of the 5 Guardian Beasts and their two combined forms using modern engineering. The results are near flawless. We have a die-cast laden, poseable, proportionate, and imposing figure to add to our collections. Special note, our review piece today (provided by the infinitely generous TokuChris) features the western Bluefin distribution exclusive packaging. Consisting of new MMPR themed box art.

We’ve attached the MASSIVE 195 image gallery of SOC Daizyujin to this post. But you can also read our lengthy review of this set by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. This gallery & review were a labor of love for me. And if you’re a fan of Zyuranger or MMPR, I hope it does the job of making you want this set.

under Kamen Rider, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Best Match!”

Tamashii Nations has just released the formula for victory with the first entry in the Kamen Rider Build figuarts subline! Our titular hero himself arrives as S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Build Rabbit Tank Form!

Build Rabbit Tank is our first experience with this line and as such needs to set the bar for where it goes from here. Many people were disappointed when this figure was announced because of the lack of the Build Crusher weapon in either of it’s forms. Honestly the accessories are very lite, including only 2.5 sets of hands. Luckily Kamen Rider Build makes up for this to me by being a very well designed and proportioned figure. He seems to have jumped right off the screen. Opinions will of course vary, but thus a figure that I think will look great in any collection.

We’ve attached the full 80 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. We’ll be back soon with a trio of galleries from Kamen Riders W & Ex-Aid as well as Zyuranger!

under General Tokusatsu News, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

In the last 7 years I’ve had the opportunity to review some seriously unique and interesting pieces for this website. Honestly though I think nothing has ever been quite as unique as what I have to share with you today. I’ve recently come into possession of  a special Pre-Production Factor Sample of the S.H. Figuarts Hakaider Squad! While Kikaider & Hakaider related products may not necessarily be something of personal interest to each of you, this figure offers us a rare look at what goes into the process of creating a repaint and remold of a previous release.

Yes, this figure is indeed a true blue working sample used to model new parts. At it’s base level it’s your standard Hakaider body. But after disassembly and study, you can see several areas where new parts from the final Hakaider Squad figures were integrated for testing purposes. The new biceps and face are dead giveaways. More than that though we also have the anti-theft paint job, as well as the trademark hole drilled through the figures’ chest that numerous Tamashii display samples have had through out the years.

We’ve attached the full 40 image gallery of this unique item to this post, but please read through the in depth breakdown of what makes this factory sample what it is after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to be taken to the full thread.

Next time, “Rabbit! Tank! Best Match!”

under Super Sentai, TokuNation, TokuNation Site Updates, TokuNation Spotlights

“Masquerase!”

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger is about to enter it’s third week. So continuing our coverage of the merchandise released so far, we’re revisiting the show with 3 more entries in the Sentai Hero Collection line of vinyls. Lupin Red, Lupin Blue, & Lupin Yellow!

As with the Patrangers these Hero Collection vinyls offer an affordable option for you to own your favorite characters that may not necessarily receive figures in other toylines. In many cases these vinyls offer 1 of few, if not the only option for you to collect a particular hero. That was what drove me to pick them up myself. The Lupinranger designs are very slick, if a bit more limited in this line than your average release. Vinyls may not do much, but as static display pieces they get the job done. Be sure to go back and check out our Patrangers gallery as well!

We’ve attached over 35 images to this post, but you can also check out the full review after the jump. Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. Next time we’ll be back with the formula for victory with a gallery from Kamen Rider Build! 

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Our coverage of Toy Fair 2018 continues with a look at the offerings for Imaginext Power Rangers. Unfortunately there was not much to be seen from the folks at Imaginext. On display was a brand new repaint of the Megazord playset in a new color scheme – black and red – with no release information available. Shown with it was a Mighty Morphin Red Ranger with black highlights and a repainted Rita Repulsa figure in purple and blue. Two power coins and a purely red staff accompanied as accessories.

What is the future of Imaginext Power Rangers with the master toy license going to Hasbro? We’re not quite sure. Hasbro has it’s own preschool aged faction of toys under the PlaySkool banner. We’ll update you with any further information regarding the future of Imaginext Power Rangers.

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Hasbro hits the ground running with their new ownership of the Power Rangers toy license, confirming the next iteration of the franchise today at ToyFair!

In 2019 we can look forward to Power Rangers Beast Morphers! This new series will be an adaptation of the 2012 Super Sentai Series Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters!

A brief teaser synopsis for this series was released at the convention panel:
Set in the future, a secret agency combines a newly discovered substance called “Morph-X” with animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphing Grid itself. Featuring never-before-seen leather suits and an all-new beast-themed arsenal (including dynamic new Zords), fans should get ready for a season full of secret ops and morphinominal fun.

This marks the first time Power Rangers has ever gone BACKWARDS in choosing a Super Sentai source material, and definitely opens an incredible number of possibilities for Hasbro’s use of the license.

Sadly, photography & video were not allowed at this presentation. But stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on all Power Rangers Beast Morphers news!

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Thanks to our sister site ToyArk.com, we have an exclusive first look at Toy Fair 2018 Tamashii Nations Power Rangers display booth in New York City. On display is the Soul of Chogokin Megazord, the upcoming Soul of Chogokin Dragonzord, and a special surprise – S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Red Ranger and S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Green Ranger, both with brand new civilian head sculpts.

All these toys are considered part of the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary celebration. No release details yet for the new S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

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