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Over the weekend, Evolution Toy held a product exhibition showcasing many upcoming previously announced figure’s as well as new figure’s debuted at the event. Thankfully for us, AmiAmi’s Hobby New attended the event and has provided images and some information about several upcoming releases. Notably, several new HAF (Hero Action Figure) prototypes were on display.

First up is the titular hero of 1973’2 Inazuman series. Inazuman is one of the classic Ishinomori heroes who’ve yet to have a modern figure produced by Bandai. In their stead, it seems that Evolution has obtained a license to add him to the their HAF line. Inazuman is scheduled for release this year for 8800 yen. Also, the heroic duo from Space Ironmen Kyodyne, the brothers Grounzel & Skyzel, were announced for release this year in August and September respectively. Each retails for 8800 yen. The previously announced HAF Gridman was also on display, but surprisingly Evolution also announced an HAF Gridman Sigma! This will mark the first time that a modern poseable figure of Sigma (outside of the Super Minipla release) will be released. Specific release info was not announced for Sigma.

Rounding things out, the combined hero Triple Fighter was also seen on display again. Set for July release, Triple Fighter retails for, you guessed it, 8800 yen. Given their license to produce Redman figure’s as well, Evolution revealed a Kanegon in colors exclusive to the Redman comic from  Matt Frank. No price or specific release month have been announced as of now. This figure will be the inaugural release in a new linen from Evolution, KAF (Kaiju Action Figure.) A reissue of HAF Redman was also confirmed for 2019.

So that’s quite a lot on the way from Evolution. Given their past though, we should expect some degree of delay for those figures without specific release info at this point. As more information becomes available for any of these figure’s we’ll be sure to update you.

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“Reddo Fight!”

A while back we reviewed the very first figure in Evolution Toy’s Hero Action Figure (HAF) line. HAF Redman was unfortunately a mixed bag of QC issues. In the time since that figure’s release, the first and now second volume’s of the amazing REDMAN comic from Phase 6 and Night Shining. Series writer & artist Matthew Frank has crafted and truly compelling reinvention of the Redman story and breathed new life into an otherwise obscure cult character. Thanks to Matt we also got our hands on the subject of today’s gallery.

Today we’re looking at the incredibly limited Tokyo Comic Con exclusive REDMAN Volume 2 Dark Channel Edition! Not only does this version of volume 2 feature an exclusive limited cover differing from the retail version, but the Dark Channel also came packed with the the even more limited (just 300 pieces!) HAF Redman Dark Version! Thankfully, Matt was kind enough to pick up a Dark Channel Edition for us while he was set up at the Tokyo con, and was also generous enough to sign inside my personal copy of Japanese volume 2. Redman Dark himself is a familiar figure if you’ve handled the original, but there’s something to be said for a sleek black color scheme and some truly incredible glow-in-the-dark eyes.

Check out our full 40 image gallery and review after the jump by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back in a couple days with a gallery of S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider W Heat/Metal! 

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You may recall that back in September, TokuNation reviewed the fantastic Redman Kaiju Hunter Volume 1. Redman’s english publisher and distributor Night Shining has now announced their release details for Volume 2! 

Redman Volume 2, as well as a special reprint of Volume 1 featuring a new cover by Jesse Wittenrich are coming up for release in January 2019. Volume 2, like everything else Redman, can be purchase on this page and retails for $19.99. But the big news is the massive Redman Maximum Darkness Pack version of volume 2! This unique set will include:

The Redman Maximum Darkness Pack featuring the EXCLUSIVE Evolution Toys HAF Redman Dark action figure. This figure has a production run of only 300 and was an exclusive for the Tokyo Comic Con. As a Tsuburaya Productions/Phase6 partner we were able to secure a VERY limited quantity of 50 figures from that exclusive run.

Also included with the Redman Maximum Darkness Pack is a Redman Dark Chase Trading card (only available in the  “Dark” and “Darkness” packs), the Redman Volume 2 Graphic Novel, The exclusive Redman Volume 1 reprint w/ new cover, Redman sticker sheet and a VERY limited Redman Dark variant T-shirt (only available in this pack).

The Redman Maximum Darkness Pack – One (1) Redman Dark Action Figure, One (1) Redman Dark Chase card, One (1) Redman Volume 2 Graphic Novel, One (1) Redman Volume 1 w/ new cover, One (1) Redman sticker sheet, One (1) Redman Dark variant T-Shirt. – BE SURE TO SELECT YOUR SHIRT SIZE FROM THE MENU WHEN ORDERING.

***Note*** The first 125 orders that include the Redman Volume 2 Graphic Novel will also receive an EXCLUSIVE Redman: Volume 2 Japanese Cover Chase card.

TokuNation was actually lucky enough to obtain one of these extremely limited HAF Redman Dark figures from Tokyo Comic Con and will have a full photo gallery of it in the near future as well. And a full length review Redman Volume 2 is also on the way next month! Be sure to check back as we continue down the path of the violent hero Redman!

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You may recall that last week, we reported on an upcoming special release of Redman Volume 2 for Tokyo Comic Con. This will be the first release of volume 2 ahead of it’s general Japanese language release in mid-December. An English language release has still yet to be announced.

However, Evolution Toy let it slip a little early last week that they would be offering a Redman 2: Dark Channel Dark Limited Edition. This special edition will include a brand new offering from their HAF Hero Action Figure line in the form of Redman Dark! Now, we have our very first official look at this figure thanks to a follow up tweet from Evolution. Redman Dark is a character that is (so far) exclusive to Redman Volume 2, and his figure will be even more exclusive. Included only in the Redman 2: Dark Channel Limited Edition at Tokyo Comic Con, this set will retail for 12,000 yen. 

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Redman Dark revealed!

Volume 2 of Redman, titled Dark Channel, is about to see it’s initial release at the upcoming Tokyo Comic Con on November 30th. And in a special collaboration between Phase 6, Tsuburaya, and Evolution Toy, there will also be a special limited edition Tokyocon release of volume 2.

Limited to 300 pieces. This release features an exclusive cover as well as postcards featuring Matthew Frank’s fantastic artwork. This exclusive cover also features the very first appearance and reveal of Redman Dark! Exactly who, and what this new character is, especially in relation to Redman himself, is yet to be seen unless you’re been lucky enough to grab one of these special early release volume 2’s. However, the biggest surprise of this bundle comes by way of Evolution’s involvement, as it will include an HAF (Hero Action Figure) of Redman Dark!

Though there are no pictures yet of this figure, Evolution Toy promises to reveal a sample soon. Redman 2: Dark Channel Dark Limited Edition will retail for 12,500 yen at Tokyo Comic Con.

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“Red Fight!”

In 1972 Tsuburaya began a quirky little side project to their Ultraman franchise with the now infamous Redman. This more violent cousin of the Ultramen is known for his brutal fighting style and savage way of defeating his opponents, often recycled ultra Kaiju. In recent years fan demand has grown for a collector oriented poseable figure of the character. Now, Evolution Toy has now stepped up as the contender to offer the first such product by launching a brand new line.

HAF (Hero Action Figure) Redman, is the first release in a new line that aims to encompass all of Tsuburaya’s less mainstream heroes like Mirroman, Iron King, Gridman etc. It’s ambitious to say the least, given the number of prototypes that have been displayed recently. While I won’t give away all my thoughts in this post (check out the full thread) it does seem that despite production delays, HAF Redman may have been a little rushed to market. At the very least though Redman includes his iconic Red Knife & Red Arrow weapons and gives collectors a figure they’ve been seeking for years.

We’ve attached the full 50+ image gallery to this post, but you can also read through our full review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back soon with a new Kamen Rider Build gallery of S.H. Figuarts Night Rogue!

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Previously revealed at the Summer Wonderfest back in July, Evolution Toy have now revealed official images for their new articulated Fireman, Zone Fighter and Redman figures that make up the first wave of their new HAF line.

First up is the 1973 Tsuburaya hero Fireman (known as Magma Man in some areas), who will be released in December 2017. Fireman comes packaged with five sets of alternate hands, Fire Knife, Fire Jack and 2 Fire Bracelets.

Next up in January 2018 is the 1973 Toho hero Zone Fighter, most well-known for his team-ups with Godzilla against King Ghidorah and Gigan. Zone Fighter comes packaged with three sets of alternate hands and his Ryusei Missile gauntlets.

Finally in March 2018 comes the feared Tsuburaya kaiju killer Redman! This infamously brutal hero comes packaged with four sets of alternate hands as well as Red Knife and Red Arrow weapon parts.

All three figures retail for around 9072 yen each, but various stores are offering discount on those prices. Will these lesser-known heroes be joining your collection? Check out the full selection of images and let us know after the jump!