March 2020 – Hero Club

[Official Images] Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series 02 King Express

March 31, 2020May 28, 2021 Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai’s official Candy Toy site updated with information regarding the second Mini-Pla release for Mashin Sentai Kirameiger. Continuing the Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series (Magical Combine Series), the second release features the “villainous mecha” Majin Jouki and Majin Express. For those unaware, Mashin Sentai Kirameiger is the current Super Sentai series airing in Japan. Currently in the series, Majin Jouki is the mecha created by Dark Empire Yodonheim after stealing the Royal Train of the Crystalia Kingdom; the vehicle was then converted into featuring a robot tyrannosaurus form. Yet, Majin…

The Hasbro Star Wars Fan Celebration 2020 Reveals

March 31, 2020March 31, 2020 Pak Hanu

Hasbro has recently revealed several new Star Wars product reveals throughout various fan site channels. Several of these reveals are currently up for pre-order on Hasbropulse and various other websites such as BBTS and DorksideToys. The figures that are currently up for pre-order are set for an August 2020 release. The reveals include: Star Wars the Vintage Collection K2SO (Rogue One: A Star Wars Story) Clone Commander Wolffe (Star Wars the Clone Wars) Star Wars the Black Series 6 Inch Imperial Stormtrooper (Carbonized) Boba Fett (Carbonized) The Mandalorian in Beskar Armor (The Mandalorian) Darth Vader…

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – The Rest of Phase 1 Character Guide

March 29, 2020August 31, 2022 Michael Lederhos

Hello there Hero Club, this is Soundout here with the newest episode of Heroes of the Grid Showcase! For those unaware, this series is about chronicling the heroes and villains featured in the Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid table top game. Now, this episode features Cyclopsis, Villains Pack 1, Bulk & Skull, the Foot Soldier Pack and the Ranger Dice Set; all of these release complete the first phase of the game. So, please enjoy the episode and check out the character guide below! Heroes of the Grid Showcase Episode 4: The…

Netflix Castlevania Series Season 4 Confirmed

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Pak Hanu

Netflix has recently confirmed that the Castlevania animated series has been renewed for a fourth season. For those who are not aware, the third season of the series debuted on the service earlier this month and consisted of 10 episodes. Currently no other details about the fourth season has been revealed at this time, however going by previous production schedules expect this season to debut late this year or sometime in 2021. https://twitter.com/NXOnNetflix/status/1243600966407995392 While I did enjoy the third season of the series the plot progression in my opinion was a bit…

Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid – Shattered Grid Character Guide

March 27, 2020August 31, 2022 Michael Lederhos

Hello there Hero Club, this is Soundout and welcome the third episode of Heroes of the Grid Showcase! For those unaware, this series is about chronicling the heroes and villains featured in the Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid table top game. Now, this episode is an in-depth look at the first major big box expansion to the game that is based on the 2018 comic event, Power Rangers: Shattered Grid. This box set includes the new Mastodon Sentry Foot Soldiers, Black Dragon, Ranger Slayer, Lord Drakkon, the Hyperforce Rangers alongside Time…

G.I. Joe Classified Series Destro [Official Images]

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 Michael Lederhos

Happy National Joe Day, Hero Club! To celebrate, Habsro has officially unveiled the 4th figure for Wave 1 of the G.I. Joe Classified Series! Our first Cobra operative in the line is the menacing Destro! The figure features a new design for the line that is a modern update to his classic 1983 action figure. The figure features two guns and a briefcase with a Cobra sigil. Packaging artwork was produced by Oliver Barret. This Destro figure comes ready for action, with multiple points of articulation for high poseabilityand character-inspired accessories, including a…

March 2020 Nintendo Direct Mini Streamed

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 Pak Hanu

Nintendo recently released a new Nintendo Direct Mini earlier this morning that revealed updates on some of the upcoming games that will be released for the Nintendo Switch. Keep in mind due to the current COVID-19, several games shown in this presentation may be delayed. First, Nintendo took another look at Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive Edition. For those who are not aware, the game is an updated port of Xenoblade Chronicles, which was released for the Nintendo Wii in 2012. The updated game will also feature a brand new epilogue titled, “Xenoblade Chronicles Future Connected.” Xenoblade Chronicles Definitive…

Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Z the Series

March 25, 2020May 28, 2021 Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tsuburaya Productions announced the newest installment to the Ultra Series, Ultraman Z! The show is officially the 32th installment in the Ultra Series, but the 24th televised program in the franchise. In addition, the series is the second one to air within the Reiwa era, while being apart of the New Generation Heroes saga. Now, the series features Ultraman Zero mentoring the newest Ultra Hero, Zett during his mission to Earth. Ultraman Zero’s involvement as a mentor is to cap-off the character’s 10th anniversary, as well as continue…

Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway Teaser Trailer 2 Released

March 25, 2020May 28, 2021 Michael Lederhos

The North American GundamInfo YouTube channel has released the second teaser trailer for the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway film. The film is the first in a trilogy adapting the Hathaway’s Flash novels, written by series creator Yoshiyuki Tomino. The trailer reconfirms the film’s intended release date as July 23, 2020 in Japan. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPUwk7tRCM8 The official website for the film provides this synopsis: 12 years since the Second Neo Zeon War (Char’s Rebellion). UC0105. The corruption of the Earth Federation accelerated the pollution of the earth, and also engaged in the inhumane policy of “human hunting”…

[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Spider-Man (Toei 1978) Leopardon

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020 Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai made an explosive announcement in regards to release new merchandise for Toei’s adaptation of Marvel’s iconic hero, Spider-Man. Among the Spider-Man products announced to be released by Bandai in Fall 2020 is the Super Mini-Pla Leopardon! In the series, motorcyclist Takuya Yamashiro given the powers to become Spider-Man by an alien to combat the Cross Army. In addition, Takuya is giving the alien warship known as the Marveller, which transforms into the giant robot, Leopardon; the mecha itself became a valuable resource in Takuya’s arsenal. Whereas in reality,…