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under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

One of the most debated items from this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2014 was the individual zords that make up the Power Rangers Dino Charge Megazord. As you may recall, the triceratops belonging to the Pink Ranger was colored purple, and the statement made to us was that a pink colored component on a toy targeted to boys wouldn’t sell. Thanks to ODot92 from RangerCrew.com, we learned that Bandai of America had changed their tune due to fan outrage and had decided to color it pink instead. As Power Morphicon went forward, Bandai of America changed their reasoning, saying that the triceratops was simply colored wrong from the manufacturer and was always meant to be pink. To showcase their change, it was purposely put at the front and middle of their display as every attendee walked in to the convention floor. What is the truth in the story? Who knows and frankly who cares – we have a pink triceratops again and that is all that matters!

Now, Bandai of America uses the Zord Builder feature on all their zords. That poses a slight problem with the Japanese counterpart from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, which relies on the batteries to make the actual connection to the other zords. With that in mind, we asked Bandai of America what purpose the Chargers will have in the toy line since they will be sticking with the Zord Builder combination feature.

For starters, each zord will have a feature to be unlocked by using the charger. The Red Ranger‘s zord will have the “spike hairs” pop up, the Blue Ranger‘s zord will have the spikes on the back of the body stand up, and the Pink Ranger‘s zord will have the drill pop out from the tail. At this time, there are no plans to have the Chargers unlock sound in the Megazord.

Once again, if this is a deal breaker for you, we suggest importing the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger version of this figure now before prices go up as they always tend to do when the Power Rangers version comes out. But please check out 40 images of the Power Rangers Dino Charge Megazord. We tried to get as many different angles of the combined form for you so you can make your own judgement on this upcoming figure. Please join our discussion thread and share your thoughts!

under Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

The Power Morphicon convention is almost underway and already we have some very exciting news!

Early photos from the display room confirm that the Dino Charge Megazord (proper name not yet confirmed) will have a Pink Triceratops arm, matching the original series footage, and contrary to the images we have previously seen which seemed to confirm it was purple in an effort to make the toy more appealing to boys.

Representatives from Bandai of America claim that the switch was made after negative fan-reaction to the planned color swap. While exact details remain unconfirmed at the time of writing, this definitely seems like a step in the right direction for Dino Charge! Stay tuned to TokuNation this weekend as we keep you up to date on all Morphicon news! And be sure to join in our Ongoing Dino Charge Rumor/Discussion Thread to share your thoughts on this new series!

Our thanks to PowerToku Blog for the photos!

under Super Sentai

The recent round of magazine scans have finally given us our first look at the DarkLiner Robo– the massive enemy robot controlled by the Shadow Line and a vital weapon in the fight against the ToQGers.

Premium Bandai’s DarkLiner Robo can transform from robot to DarkLiner Train form and has alternative heads- one for the standard issue Robo and another representing General Schwarz’s personal attack craft.

The Premium Bandai DarkLiner Robo will cost 12960 Yen before shipping and middleman fees. If you’re interested then contact your buyer of choice before its release in December 2014

 

 

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Other Conventions, Super Sentai

As Bandai of Japan & Banpresto hold their annual summer toy festival we’re seeing a lot of what we’ve seen before in terms of our favorite Japanese heroes. However a few new items have snuck out and onto display that we haven’t quite seen yet. In some cases we’ve got better shots of a few things we’ve only glimpsed til now.

On display at the moment are the various minipla from Ressha Sentai ToQger including the upcoming Safari Ga Oh as well as several other combinations like Cho Cho ToQ Dai Oh. But of special note is the upcoming Rainbow Clear SP set of ToQ Oh & Diesel Oh! This set was initially revealed via an imageless Amiami pre-order but now we can see them in their wonderful translucent glory.

While we’re on ToQger some new vinyls have also been unveiled which will definitely please fans of the series. Joining the likes of General Schwartz & the Kuros is Baron Nero of the Shadow Line! On top of that we have some ToQ Changed versions of  ToQ 1 in Pink & Yellow!

Topping things off for Kamen Rider Gaim is the previously revealed DX Yomi Lock Seed & Arms Change Ryugen Yomotsu Heguri Arms which are also on display here. Finally have some better close up shots of the pair. And the placard next to Ryugen apparently confirms that he will indeed come with the Overlord’s weapons! And not to be left out Banpresto has some more Dual Solid Hero Kamen Rider figures on display as well!

 

under Super Sentai

Youtube reviewer wotakufighter strikes again! This time we have a close look at Ressha Sentai ToQger’s special Resshas from the brand-new movie Galaxy Line S.O.S. – which premieres in Japanese theaters this weekend! Today’s review is of the DX Safari GaOh!

Seems like ToQGer’s gonna get wild! Fans who preorderd this beastly new combo should keep a close eye on their mailboxes; Safari GaOh should be on the way to you very soon.

under Super Sentai

The massive DX Build Ressha/Build Dai Oh set has finally been released! And Youtube reviewer wotakufighter has put up a review of this exciting new entry on the Rainbow Line! Build Dai Oh should be heading to online retailers this weekend so check your e-mails for payment requests!

Fans who preordered Build DaiOh should keep a close eye on their mailboxes, the Orange Ressha should be on track to you very soon!

 

UPDATE! WotakuFighter has put up a second video featuring the ToQGer’s Super-Duper Combo, ChoCho ToQ Dai Oh!

under Power Rangers, Super Sentai

The next of the”Nippon”  import edition Megazord toys was revealed today via @Sentaibruse on and GoldKingRanger, and it’s the Legendary Megazord/DX Gokaioh!

According to the catalog scans we’ve found, the Gokaioh/Legendary will be shipped in case assortments of 4 and will be released around September with no word on pricing as of yet.

under Power Rangers

Thanks to Fury Diamond of Rangercrew once again for digging around the bowels of the internet to find new press photos of Power Rangers Legacy Titanus! This upcoming figure is expected to be released in Fall 2014 as a Toys ‘R’ Us Exclusive with a suggested retail price upwards of $200. No official order pages have gone up yet but for now enjoy these nice new images of this upcoming behemoth.

As we draw closer and closer to it’s eventual release fans keep wondering when pre-orders actually will go up for Legacy Titanus. We’re still not sure of that, but chances are more information will be available for the figure at San Diego Comic-Con 2014. Remember that TokuNation will be on the show floor reporting back everything we see and hear for Power Rangers, Kamen Rider, Godzilla and more! So be on the lookout for Legacy Titanus updates as well!

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under Super Sentai

Rounding out the number of giant robos and trains for Ressha Sentai ToQger, we have our very first look at the Hyper Ressha Tei Oh! This behemoth train is decked out in black with gold chrome, this giant can become either a Ressha on it’s own, it’s own robot, or become a mobile carrier for ToQ Oh called Hyper Ressha Terminal! Although Hyper is part of it’s name it doesn’t appear this mecha in any way accommodates the actual DX Hyper Ressha.

But it doesn’t end there! This new ressha can assume a combined robot mode that uses the forward section of all the main line resshas, ToQ Rainbow! We only have this single image to go off of for now, but for the time at least it doesn’t appears there’s anywhere for the second half of each Ressha to go. But this is definitely an imposing combination that’s sure to divide fans with it’s design.

under Power Rangers

After the recent string of sightings for the Q-Rex Megazord it seems the last Megazord from the Power Rangers Super Megaforce line is starting to hit store shelves! Spotted & purchase by AbareMax of Rangerboard at Target in South Gate, California, is the Turbo Falcon Megazord!

This last Megazord in the Super Megaforce line is based on the Gokaiger figure Machalcon. The BOA version of the toy seems to opt out of some features from the original in favor of it’s own unique Megazord mode!  When used with the Legendary Megazord you can create the Legendary RPM Megazord! Combine it with the Legendary AND Q-Rex Megazords to form the Ultimate Legendary Megazord!

With this sightings it’s officially time to be on the hunt Ranger Nation, be sure to check your local retailers now!