Month: May 2020

[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Momotaros Imagin

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Tamashii Nations officially revealed the release information regarding their upcoming release, S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Momotaros Imagin. The figure is based on the character seen the 2007 series, Kamen Rider Den-O, which previously was released through the basic S.H.Figuarts line in 2009. Now, for those unaware, Momotaros is an Imagin that linked himself to Ryotaro Nogami/ Kamen Rider Den-O, allowing him to obtain his Sword Form. However, Momotaros eventually would become Kamen Rider Den-O, himself, to fight alongside Ryotaro or when actor Takeru Satoh is unavailable. Also, since Momotaros is a…

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Sonic the Hedgehog Live-Action Film Sequel in the Works

Pak Hanu

Variety has reported that a sequel for the live-action Sonic the Hedgehog film is currently in the works at Paramount Pictures. Jeff Fowler will return to the direct the sequel with Pat Casey and Josh Miller returning to write the script. Neal H. Moritz, Toby Ascher, and Toru Nakahara will also return as producers for the film. Hajime Satomi, Haruki Satomi, and Tim Miller will be working as executive producers. Paramount Pictures provided a description for the original film. The world needed a hero, we got a hedgehog. Powered with incredible speed, Sonic The Hedgehog (voiced by Ben Schwartz), aka The Blue…

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Star Wars Black Series Deluxe Zeb & Updated Black Series Rebels Team Revealed

Pak Hanu

Hasbropulse has recently updated with preorders for the next waves of Star Wars the Black Series figures. The figures will be released in new packaging, which is a breath of fresh air as the “Red” box style stayed the standard outside of special releases since its’ inception in 2015. The first promoted wave of figures will include updated reissues of the Star Wars: Rebels team as well as the long awaited Deluxe Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios. Garazeb “Zeb” Orrelios Ezra Bridger Kanan Jarrus Sabine Wren Chopper (C1-10P) Hera Syndulla Ahsoka Tano The second wave of…

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[Comic Review] X-O Manowar (2020) #1 & 2

Jeremias De Leon

The following is a ‘Straight Forward Review’ for Valiant’s X-O Manowar (2020) issue 1 and issue 2. This review will be broken down into three segments: the Story, the Art, and the Final Verdict. Nevertheless, let’s begin with our review…   Comic Credits Writer: Dennis “Hopeless” Hallum Artist: Emilio Laiso Colorist: Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou Cover Artist: Christian Ward Variant Cover Artists (issue 1): Jeff Dekal, Greg Smallwood, Rod Reis, Raul Allen   Story This brand new story for X-O Manowar sees the ancient king Aric of Dacia who has seen so…

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[Official Images] Complete Selection Modification Ixa Belt & Ixariser

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Complete Selection Modification Ixa Belt and Ixariser. For those who are not aware, the set is based on the devices used by Kamen Rider Ixa from Kamen Rider Kiva. In the show, the Ixa belt was used by several different characters, although it primarily was used by Keisuke Nago (portrayed by Keisuke Kato) and Kurenai Otoya (portrayed by Kouhei Takeda). The Ixariser on the other hand was only used by Nago that debuted in the episode titled, “80’s: Angry Rising Blue,” which was the…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Ixa (Save/ Burst Mode)

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai revealed the full details regarding the previously teased S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Ixa release. This figure is based on the secondary Rider from Kamen Rider Kiva in its base forms as Save Mode and Burst Mode. For those unaware, Kamen Rider Ixa is Rider system exchanged between multiple users, and was created by Wonderful Blue Sky Organization. The Kamen Rider Ixa system’s primary users are Oyota Kurenai (in 1986), and Keisuke Nago (presently). Yet, other users include the mother-and-daughter combination of Yuri and Megumi Aso, as…

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[Official Images] Ultra Replica Ultra Zero Eye & Ultra Zero Bracelet

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai announced that they will be releasing an Ultra Replica Ultra Zero Eye & Ultra Zero Bracelet set. This release is another addition within the Ultraman Zero 10th Anniversary campaign being produced by Tsuburaya Production and Bandai. For those unaware, the character is the son of Ultraseven, who made his debut in Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legends. Ultraman Zero became an instant fan-favorite hero, and eventually he received his own films, mini-series and guest appearances in other productions.   Now, this Ultra Replica set is based on…

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Gundam Build Divers North American Blu-Ray Announced

Michael Lederhos

Today at their Virtual Momocon Panel, RightStuf and Nozomi Entertainment announced that they will be releasing Gundam Build Divers to Blu-Ray in North America! The 2018 anime series wasn’t previously announced by Nozomi like other Gundam series Blu-Rays so this is quite a surprise to fans. Also a surprise is to see Nozomi Entertainment producing this release as the series was streamed on Funimation Now. This had led to fan speculation that Funimation would release the Blu-Ray as they had done for Gundam: Iron Blood Orphans. The set will feature all 25 episodes, the Bang Zoom English Dub and a plethora of bonus features! Check out all the details…

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Hasbropulse Fan First Friday – Marvel Legends

Pak Hanu

Hasbro recently held a new Hasbropulse Fan First Friday event that featured a look at several new Marvel Legends reveals. First, Hasbro featured another look at Old Man Hawkeye, which will be released alongside the new version of Old Man Logan. The figure is revealed to come with an alternate head. No release details are confirmed for this set at this time. Next, Hasbro took a look at Nimrod where they revealed that it include an alternated head based on his classic look and will will feature removable wings. No other details were revealed about the figure at this time, however…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Vulcan Assault Wolf

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Tamashii Nations announced the upcoming Premium Bandai exclusive release for S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Vulcan Assault Wolf. Now, for those possibly unaware of this item, the figure is based upon an upgrade form for the secondary hero of Kamen Rider Zero-One, Kamen Rider Vulcan. In the series, Isamu Fuwa (portrayed by Ryutaro Okada) obtains the form through combining his Shooting Wolf Progrise Key with the enhancement module Assault Grip, thus becoming the Assault Wolf Progrise Key. Then by activating the Progrise Key within the AIMS ShotRiser the form is realized.…

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