TFW2005HisstankTokuNationToyark
Tokunation › S.H. Figuarts › Page 95

under Kamen Rider

It seems that Bandai will be announcing a new Showa RIder in the coming months.

A new web page was just launched which showcases various characters from Kamen Rider’s Showa Era that have had releases thus far, and right next to Super 1 we have “Coming Soon!”

Only three Riders from the Showa Era remain that have yet to receive S.H.Figuarts and those Riders are: Shin, ZO, and J but as this just a teaser announcement, there isn’t a whole lot of information to go on.

What do you think the new S.H.Figuarts will be? Make the jump and speculate in the thread!

under Kamen Rider

Yet another version of the recently released S.H.Figuarts Shocker Combatman will be coming from Bandai.

The S.H.Figuarts Black Shocker Grunts appear to be unchanged from their mass retail counter parts, except for the fact that the white skeleton-like pattern on the costumes have been removed.

Several options would be made available, making troop building these iconic cannon fodder easier: 

you can buy a single Shocker Combatman for 2,940 yen while other options include a three pack for 8,400 yen and a six pack for 16,590 yen. Pre orders will begin July 25, while no word has been given on a shipping date.

Thanks to Tokunation Member MidoGreen for the heads up!

under Kamen Rider

Bandai is set to release yet another iconic suit from the glorious beginnings of Kamen Rider!

This is the original suit design for Hayato Ichimonji, better known as Kamen Rider 2 or Kamen Rider Nigo, the emergency replacement hero created in response to Hiroshi Fujioka’s on-set injuries.

Original Rider 2 will be a Tamashii Web Exclusive sold in December for 2940 Yen

under Super Sentai

GABURINCHO!

You read it right folks! Tamashii Nations has revealed an image showing the main 5 Kyoryugers all together! And they have also revealed the first two-pack of the group, KyoryuBlue and KyoryuGreen!

Both will have their GabuRevolvers, GaburiCaliburs, Zyudenchis and Armed On Accessories. Pre-orders open on July 25th and they are Tamashii Web Exclusives priced at 7350 Yen, and are expected for a release date of Febuary 2014.

Thanks to user OPTICS for the heads up! Edit: Further reading indicates a bonus part of the Kentrospiker, or perhaps the full Kentrospiker itself!

under San Diego Comic Con

With the San Diego Comic Convention over, a few final details surrounding the various news and progress from Bandai have been cleared up thanks to our attending representatives.

Hopefully these answers should clear up some questions fans may have:


– Power Rangers Monopoly’s board graphic contains some Sentai Rangers that were not ever Power Rangers. This was accidental. The background behind the new images of classic Rangers is lifted straight from the Legendary War Sentai footage. Their existence should be considered a nod to Sentai and nothing more, said Saban Brands when the image was discovered.
– The decreased size of the Gokaiger toys for Super Megaforce was to keep them affordable and because here they are meant for kids. The keys are smaller so they would be cost effective, but the springs work as good if not better than the Gokaiger keys. There was no confirmation if US Rangers would receive keys or not because they are still in prototype stages at this time. The Legendary Megazord is smaller and less complex to be affordable for parents as a kids you and to incorporate the “build a zord” feature that Bandai states is a popular and successful feature for the toyline. It makes each zord playable with older zords. There was nothing they could say about Gokai Silver’s zord at this time.
– The Legendary Morpher (Mobirate) is planned to have electronic features but no details at this time as to what or if it’ll call out specific Rangers or seasons
– Saban Brands credits a lot of the resurgence of Power Rangers to the fan sites and wants us all to know it doesn’t go unnoticed or unappreciated.
– Bandai acknowledges a lack of preparedness for their SDCC product and plans to be more prepared at NYCC which will feature yet to be annouced exclusive(s)
– There are no plans for SDCC product to be released at retail at this time
– Legacy Dagger is due in 2014. There is no definite date set for Legacy Dragonzord as it is still in early stages (hence no product to show)
– While the entire fandom knows tons about Super Megaforce, no one is truly ready to talk about it except that there’s planned product to be released. Not even the cast would talk about it, instead choosing “I don’t know what you’re talking about” in a sly and over-exaggerated tone
– Through a mis-click in Bluefin Tamashii’s survey at SDCC, what we saw at the time was Power Rangers Zeo leading the “what team do you want to see as SH Figuarts” question. That was at one point on Sunday as 130,000 people walked through the convention halls, so do not take that as anything remotely definite. Just fun to know and speculate.

under Conventions, Kamen Rider, Other Conventions

For your viewing pleasure, early prototypes of some up coming Web exclusives are now on display at the Tamashi Nation’s show room in Akihabara, with photos courtesy of Cybergundam.

Now on display we have:

  • S.H.Figuarts Blade King Form, December release for 4725 yen
  • S.H.Figuarts Den-O Rod Form and Gun Form Pack: November Release for 7350 yen

And last but not least: 


  • S.H.Figuarts Kaixa Glowing Stage, also a November release for 6300 yen.

SOURCE: Cybergundam

under Network News and Updates, San Diego Comic Con

Here’s a round-up of all of the San Diego Comic-Con 2013 news stories from around our network.

Toyark


Tokunation

Hisstank

TFW2005