Month: July 2019

Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taiga

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tamashii Nations announced the next Ultra series character within the S.H.Figuarts line, which none other than Ultraman Taiga! Now, for those unaware, Ultraman Taiga is the son of Ultraman Taro, and titular hero of the currently airing Ultra series. Also, the series is the first Ultraman season to air within the Reiwa Era, while begin apart of the New Generation of Heroes.   Now, S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taiga will not feature any actual accessories, or blast effects. However, the figure will consist of the main body with articulated chest/ shoulder armor.…

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Khara, the Studio Behind ‘Rebuild of Evangelion,’ Announces Hideaki Anno’s ‘Shin Ultraman’

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Khara, Inc. the animation studio behind the Rebuild of Evangelion series, announced that Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi are teaming up again for an all-new ‘Shin’ production. However, this new production is not a sequel to Shin Godzilla, but their take on Tsuburaya Productions’ Ultra series! Yes, after begin rumored and joked about for the past few years, ‘Shin Ultraman’ is finally going into production, with its release intended for 2021. Now, this announcement confirms the first draft of the script was finished earlier this year, on February 5th,…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Luke Skywalker – Battle of Crait Ver. (Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi)

Pak Hanu

Bandai Tamashii has updated their official website with images for  S.H.Figuarts Luke Skywalker – Battle of Crait Ver. (Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi). As the name suggests the figure is based on Luke Skywalker’s overall appearance during the Battle of Crait in Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi.  The figure will include: Alternate Face Parts Exchangeable Wrists (Left X1, Right X1) Dice Lightsaber (Lit) Lightsaber (Unlit) Pre-orders for the figure will open on Thursday, August 1 in Japan and the item will be a retail release. The figure will be released this December priced…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Han Solo (Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens)

Pak Hanu

Bandai Tamashii has recently updated their official website with images for S.H.Figuarts Han Solo (Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens). As the name suggests the figure is based on Han Solo’s overall appearance in Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. The figure will include: Exchangeable Wrists (Left X1, Right X2) Blaster  Alternate Holster  Pre-orders for the figure will open on Thursday, August 1 in Japan and the item will be a retail release. The figure will be released this December priced at 6,600 Yen so those who are interested should check their preferred Japanese online retailer in…

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Super Smash Bros. Ultimate “Hero” Video Streamed

Pak Hanu

Masahiro Sakurai, the creator of the Super Smash Brothers game series, recently held a special presentation on Nintendo’s official Youtube channel. The latest video features a look at the upcoming DLC fighter, Hero, from the Dragon Quest series. For those who are not aware, the “Hero” represents the various main protagonists of the Dragon Quest game series. Each “Hero” will have a name associated with them that helps determine them from each other. The names include: Eleven – Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age Arusu – Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest II, Dragon Quest III Solo –…

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Power Rangers Lightning Collection Lost Galaxy Red & Psycho Red Revealed

Pak Hanu

Best Buy recently ‘ninja’ed’ a pre-order page for the upcoming Power Rangers Lightning Collection Lost Galaxy Red & Psycho Red multi-pack, inspired by “To the Tenth Power.” Now, it is very interesting to see this set being revealed following San Diego Comic Con 2019, however it is great to see Leo and Psycho Red make their way into the Power Rangers Lightning Collection. As usual the set will retail for $39.99 and currently it is unknown when the figures will be released since the page is set as “coming soon.” Each figure will…

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Review: Super Mini-Pla Chōjin Sentai Jetman Jet Icarus

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today’s review will have Super Sentai fans taking to the sky as I, Wheelchair21, look at Super Mini-Pla Jet Icarus from Chōjin Sentai Jetman! For those unaware, Jetman is the 15 entry in the Super Sentai series preceding Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger which was adapted in Power Rangers. Chōjin Sentai Jetman is loosely inspired and a tribute to Gatchaman with the team’s theme based on birds and jets. Now, this Super Mini-Pla release easily replicates the team’s mecha, the Jet Machines, as well as both combinations, the Icarus Haken and Jet…

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Official Images: Kamen Rider Barlckxs, Zonjis, & Zamonas Ride Watch Set

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Barlckxs, Zonjis, & Zamonas Ride Watch Set. For those who are unaware, these Ride Watches are used by the main three villains from Kamen Rider Zi-O the Movie: Over Quartzer. Each of the three villain Riders represent the various Rider series that aired during the Showa Era (sans Kamen Rider Zamonas). However, fans refer to the series these Riders represent as the “Forgotten Heisei Riders.” Now, Kamen Rider BarIckxs represents Kamen Rider RX. Whereas, Kamen Rider Zonjis represents Kamen…

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