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The most successful merchandise line for any Kamen Rider series by Bandai of Japan has pumped out some incredible toys the last few months – and one of the most anticipated was none other than Arms Change Kamen Rider Zangetsu. Serving as the main antagonist in the Kamen Rider Gaim television series as of this writing, the character in the show just whoops up on all the other characters in a way that would make any superhero or super villain salivate.

So to determine how a white plastic remold of Kamen Rider Gaim in to Kamen Rider Zangetsu holds up, we turn to our great pal and TokuNation.com contributor baltmatrix, who provides us with yet another video review, this time of AC05 – Kamen Rider Zangetsu!

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Do you have AC05 – Arms Change Kamen Rider Zangetsu? Is your Musou Saber bending in an awkward angle too? What are your thoughts on the figure? Click on the ”Discuss on the Tokunation forums” link and join in debating the quality of the figure! And if you’re in to bendy swords, Talkin’ Toku at the Nation – the TokuNation.com Podcast will be talking about that very issue in their next episode! Watch for it soon!

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The hottest thing in tokusatsu right now is Kamen Rider Gaim, and the hottest toys from that series are the Arms Change figures, which feature transformable fruits that change from fruit to armor, just like on the show! After reports came out that stated that Kamen Rider Gaim is setting franchise records for merchandise sales, fans everywhere began to fear that corners would be cut in production for supply to meet the demand (you can’t sell toys if you don’t have any left to sell!). Our very own baltmatrix finally got his set in (ask him about SAL vs EMS shipping!) and took the time to do a video review! Check it out below!

baltmatrix is a popular video reviewer for many of YOUR favorite toys – from tokusatsu toys like the Arms Change series to Super Sentai and Power Rangers Megazords, to the always collectible Transformers figures. If you haven’t already, click here and subscribe to his reviews. This way, you never miss a beat and you’ll know when to watch out for floppy joints and what to expect when you finally get that brand new action figure you’ve been waiting for!

What do you think? Do Arms Change Mango & Kiwi meet the same standards set from all the previous releases, or are they a step above or below? Did Bandai of Japan try to be too innovative with this set, or was it just enough? Join us in the discussion!

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Bandai is at it yet again with more collectible trinkets of your favorite Legend Heroes! The Arms Change line for Kamen Rider Gaim has proven to be one of Bandai of Japan’s biggest sellers this season so cashing in on that success with this unique set was a no brainer. Much like Ranger Keys, Rider Rings, and all those that came before it, Legend sets sell incredibly well.

Featured in Kamen Rider x Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle the Legend Rider Arms are this years movie exclusive power up. Generally reserved for the main rider, the main 4 riders from the series; Gaim (Wizard), Baron (OOO), Ryugen (W), Zangetsu (Fourze) each receive the “Arms” of a senior rider.

With the high sales of the Arms Change line and the in demand nature of this set, surely Bandai knows they can cash in on us pretty hard by making more Legend Arms? We can only hope! To check our or full gallery of this interesting set click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. More Arms Change galleries to come this week!

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We’re just about to finish the holiday season for the year 2013 and your friends at Talkin Toku at the Nation are bringing you some end-of-the-year Holiday cheer! Please join Kickback, Den-O, and Sentai Tamashii in the last episode of 2013! Taking the show away from where we’ve been, this show primarily focuses on TOYS. Find out what the guys think the Best Toy of 2013 is, what the Worst Toy of 2013 is, the most anticipated toys of 2014, and what our, as well as your favorite toku companies, New Year’s Resolutions are and should be.

And of course, the mystery of why this episode is featuring an image of White Castle. Please take a listen and participate – post in the discussion thread, or send us an email at podcast@tokunation.com to ask us questions and we’ll read them live on the air!

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Please take part in the discussion thread. Look for Episode 004 to release in January, 2014! Thank you for your support and we’ll see you soon!

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Some new flavors are on the way for Kamen Rider Gaim!

This is our first official preview image of Shin Zangetsu, the upgraded white Armored Rider and the (apparent) first Energy Rider in the series.

Even though the Energy Rider transformation process seems different from the normal Armored suit, the Arms Change figures will apparently maintain its current basic armor design- meaning the Shin armor should be cross-compatible with regular Zangetsu release and other Energy Rider armors should work with previous releases.  This is, of course, to be confirmed.

Arms Change Shin Zangetsu will be released in late January 2014!

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Thanks to a toy listing from a Japanese store, we have our first images of the upcoming Arms Change Kamen Rider Gridon with Dandeliner set releasing in January 2014! Click the story title to check out all the images!

Have you pre-ordered Kamen Rider Gridon yet? And how do you think he will compare to some of the more popular characters already in the Arms Change line, like Kamen Rider Baron and Kamen Rider Zangetsu? Share your thoughts!!

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Toei’s official page has updated once again with a minor teaser for the next Arms Change figure- which any Gaim fan will recognize as Mister Dangerous, Kamen/Armored Rider Bravo!!

Sadly, it appears the Durian Rider will be a Premium Bandai Web Exclusive figure next year. Exact price/release details are not yet confirmed so please stay tuned for further details!

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One more piece of new merchandise for Kamen Rider Gaim fans!

Bandai has opened a page detailing the Arms Change Bujin Gaim- the “Warrior God” form used in The Faithful Sengoku Movie War featuring the Blood Orange LockSeed.

Bujin Gaim will apparently be a Tamashii Web Exclusive in May 2014 and costing 3780 Yen. Orders open on Christmas Eve!

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A new scan has been surfacing around the internet! The image is of the Arms Change X Lock Vehicle set of Gridon and the Dandeliner!

Kamen/Armored Rider Gridon transforms using the Donguri Lock Seed, shown in his Donguri Arms seen here!

The Dandeliner is a Lock Vehicle first seen in Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Gaim & Wizard: The Fateful Sengoku Movie Battle.

The set is set to be released January 2014, with a retail price of 4200 Yen, according to the scan.

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Come on, Banana Arms!

Following our recent gallery of Arms Change Kamen Rider Gaim we now take a look at the Knight of Spear himself, Arms Change Kamen Rider Baron! Just as with Gaim, Baron is a fantastic and affordable figure that strikes a great balance between design and functionality. Arms Change figures are quickly rising in price as more and more children and collectors alike catch this fever. Just ask most Tokunation members and you’ll see these figures are highly demanded and worth the price. Get yours before prices rise further than they already have!

To check out our FULL image gallery click here or click “Discuss on the Tokunation Forums” at the bottom of this post.