It’s a double whammy of news for the 42nd Super Sentai series. Along with finding out the actors for Kaito Sentai Lupin Ranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger, we finally have a full trailer giving us our first glimpse at this exciting new series.
For now, our only link to this trailer was found via Twitter. You can view that trailer by making the jump here.
Happy New Year! And what better way to start a sparkling new year is with a sparkling new S.H. Figuarts reveal – this one being none other than Kamen Rider Build’s Rabbit Tank Sparkling form! More details will become available soon! We assume this is in the Tamashii Nations Akihabara showroom! Thanks to @_Erasu for the heads up!
“I’ve taken my sons’ Drive back!!”
As we prepare to celebrate the new year, we look forward to the future. What? No, not 2018, but the year 2035! The Paradox Roidmude traveled back from that time to trick Kamen Rider Drive into giving him his ultimate power. Desecrating even the memory of Shinnosuke’s son, by posing as him to do it. Using the corrupted powers of the future Drive, Paradox tried to take everything from Shinnosuke. But with a bit of luck, Mr. Belts’ help, and the spirit of Eiji Tomari a power was born to defeat Paradox. A fusion of Shinnosuke’s Type Speed and Eiji’s un-corrupted Type Next, the subject of our final gallery of the year is none other than S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Drive Type Special!
Drive Type Special is one again heavily based on the trusty Type Speed body we’ve come to know over the years. More specifically it’s a slight repaint and remold of Dark Drive which was also recently released. The two suits were exclusive to the Kamen Rider Drive Surprise Future movie. This figure takes the great things implemented with Dark Drive and adds a more heroic spin to them. While lite on the accessories, Drive Type Special is just such a charming release, and it’s nice to have one more of Drive’s movie exclusive forms at last.
We’ve attached the full 60+ image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll see again in the future! Happy New Year!
“Electroplate”!
The original Space Sheriff Gavan is without a doubt one of the most iconic tokusatsu heroes ever. The originator of the Metal Heroes franchise & Space Sheriff title, Gavan has been in a resurgence ever since his 2011 return in Gokaiger VS Gavan. Reprising the role of this iconic character each time has been legendary actor Kenji Ohba! Now, years after the first Gavan figuarts were released and even the Gavan Renewals, we at last have Gavan’s civilian form with S.H. Figuarts Retsu Ichijoji!
Retsu Ichijoji is the 2nd release in Bandai’s new sub-line of civilian identity figuarts, preceded by Dan Moroboshi and followed by Takeshi Hongo. Improving on the faults of Dan, Retsu is a fantastic release. Bringing to life the young likeness of Kenji Ohba, this figure fantastically replicates Gavan circa his debut in 1982. Boasting some really great articulation Retsu is complimented by a couple set of hands as well as an effect sheet to replicate the electroplating process that transforms him into Space Sheriff Gavan!
We’ve attached the full 75 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our full review of the figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with (hopefully) one more gallery before the new year!
A plethora of new images from the upcoming 42nd Super Sentai Series Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger vs Keisatsu Sentai PatoRanger have just been released!
While the scans do not provide much NEW information about these upcoming series, they do offer some excellent clarification on several items teased in the early catalog photos:
*We see the VS Changer, henshin device and sidearm for both teams.
*The LupinRangers’ powers are fueled by aircraft-based Dial Fighters while the PatoRangers use automotive-based Trigger Machines. Both can grow in size to become the teams’ Mecha.
*Members of LupinRanger are armed with the Lupin Sword (which also functions as a grappling hook). Meanwhile, Team PatoRangers’ signature weapon is the Pat Megabo– a baton that can turn into a megaphone.
Finally, a brief story teaser for this new series is included! A legendary thief known as Arsène Lupin gathered a series of powerful artifacts known as the Lupin Collection until all were stolen by a mysterious enemy force. The LupinRangers- who have taken their name as tribute to the iconic thief- declare it their duty to recover the Collection, but the PatoRangers have also been assigned to recover the treasures AND arrest the LupinRangers. Will the teams overcome their differences? Only time will tell!
Kaitou Sentai LupinRanger VS Keisatsu Sentai PatoRanger is currently scheduled to begin in February 2018! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this remarkable new Super Sentai Series!
“Ultra Eye!”
In a year that celebrates the 10th anniversary of the S.H. Figuarts toyline, Tamashii Nations is also helping to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic series Ultra Seven! In honor of this, Bandai has recently released S.H. Figuarts Dan Moroboshi, the civilian identity of the gigantic hero Ultra Seven!
Dan, is the first in a series of new civilian identity S.H. Figuarts, that’s already been followed by Retsu Ichijoji as well as Takeshi Hongo. This release sets a sort of new standard for what to expect, and for where improvements can be made to this type of release as well. The biggest thing I notice with this figure, is that Bandai has massively stepped up their face printing technology, and the figure has a true to life sculpt & paint job. Dan looks like he jumped right off the screen. Dan also includes a fantastic array of accessory giving him a full compliment Ultra Garrison items and his Ultra Seven transformation device, the Ultra Eye!
We’ve attached the full 50 image gallery to this post, but you can also check out our in-depth review of S.H. Figuarts Dan Moroboshi after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back next week with more new galleries for Toku Toy Box!
“My dear doctors, our game has only just begun.”
Toku Toy Box takes a look at the Game Master once again! After Level X last time, now we have the opportunity to checkout Kuroto Dan’s excellent, and recently release Level 2 form with S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider GenM Action Gamer Level 2! And since this is the Tamashii Nations 2017 event exclusive version of the figure, we also get to share a look at the fantastic Shakariki Sports bike included with this release!
GenM Level 2 is a straight up repaint of the still fantastic Ex-Aid body type, done up in GenM’s gorgeous trademark purple and black. Separating itself from the Ex-Aid release though, GenM includes parts to recreate both versions of his handheld weapon the Gashacon Bug Visor. And since this is the event exclusive, this version also comes with a wonderfully detailed and excellently done Shakariki Sports bike with its own wheel base for display. If you’re waiting it out to get the Web Exclusive release of this figure next year, you may regret it as it won’t include the bike.
We’ve attached the full 99 image gallery to this post, but you can see all the images as well as read our comprehensive review of this figure by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a blast from the past with a brand new gallery from Ultra Seven!
Over a week ago we brought you the first look at the upcoming fifth Rider in Kamen Rider Build – Kamen Rider Grease! Since then more images have shown up courtesy @_Erasu and we’ve mirrored them here for your viewing enjoyment. Check out all the images by clicking the title of the story! Are you excited for Kamen Rider Grease to join the story-driven Kamen Rider Build series? Sound off in discussion!
It’s time for another Toku Toy Box prize package reveal! We recently revealed our Toku Toy Box Kamen Rider Prize Package and we’re here today to reveal the Power Rangers prize package! Special thanks to Josh, aka @KentuckyJam on Twitter, for donating one of our items to this year’s Toku Toy Box Power Rangers prize package. We have even MORE prizes to reveal, we’re just unable to do so at this time so stay tuned! Check out the video reveal below!
For details on how to enter for a chance to win any of our Toku Toy Box prize packages simply click here. Please be sure to like our video and subscribe to our YouTube channel as we have tons of cool things in store for all of 2018!
“We’ll clear this with perfect co-op play!”
Toku Toy Box is bringing it back again with another new gallery from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid! When Emu Hojo managed to create the Mighty Brothers XX Gashat no one was more surprised than him about what came next. Two riders from one person! One half cool and collected Emu, one half Genius Gamer M (or rather Parad), the Mighty Brothers were an incredible tag team that took on Kuroto Dan when no one else could. Now they take him on in toy form with the release of S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Double Action Gamer Level XX LR Set!
The Mighty Brothers are of course bringing back that excellent Ex-Aid/Mighty Action body type. We’ve seen it a few times and it’s always excellent. Each Brother is the perfect compliment to one another. The perfect foil to a Dangerous Zombie in your display, both are armed with Gashacon Key Slashers, multiple sets of hands, and a swap out part to recreate their signature pose. This set has all the charm, charisma, and slick colors to make the perfect addition to your collection!
We’ve attached the full 80 image gallery to this post but you can also check out our extensive review of the Mighty Brothers below by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back next time with another new Ex-Aid gallery!