Author: Michael Lederhos

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

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…

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

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…

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

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…

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway Teaser Trailer 2 Released

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. 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” to…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Spider-Man & Soul of Chogokin Leopardon (Toei 1978)

Michael Lederhos

Fans of Toei’s Spider-Man series have long awaited for today’s news! As today, Tamashii Nations has solicited a pair of items based on the series; a S.H.Figuarts of the titular hero and a renewal Soul of Chogokin of the mighty Leopardon.   Toei’s interpretation of Spider-Man is classic and legendary among tokusatsu and comic book fans. Whereas, the toy collectors of these fandoms have been asking for years to have any company make Toei’s Spider-Man as an articulated action figure. Bandai’s Tamashii Nations has now taken the title of being…

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Toei Tokusatsu World Official Announced; FEATURING OFFICIAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES!

Michael Lederhos

This just in from Toei’s official website, starting April 6, 2020 the studio will begin uploading English Subtitled episodes of tokusatsu and Super Robot series. The channel titled Toei Tokusatsu World Official, will feature 70 series from their library produced from 1960 to the 1990s. The channel will feature a mascot known as Contentmaru who is a shinobi fox who is tasked with delivering Toei Tokusatsu to the world. Beginning on April 6, 2020 the first two episodes from each of the 70 series will be available. These episodes will feature English…

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[Official Images] Monopoly: Godzilla – Monster Edition

Michael Lederhos

Last month, we reported that Hasbro and Parker Bros’ iconic game Monopoly would be releasing a Godzilla: Monster Edition in Spring 2020. Yet, during the announcement the only information provided were the game’s contents and the box artwork. However, we currently have the official product gallery which showcases the game pieces, board, and other accessories. Now, the game pieces/ token mostly use the monsters’ original Showa incarnations, but we think Mothra slightly resembles the Trendmasters‘ design. In addition, the Godzilla Tower and U.N.G.C.C. (G-Force) cards did not change from its…

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Shout! Factory TV Officially Streaming Kamen Rider on TubiTV

Michael Lederhos

Today, Shout! Factory uploaded to their streaming library Shotaro Ishinomori’s original Kamen Rider series from 1971. However, the series is only available on the streaming service TubiTV and region locked to the United States specifically. Currently, we believe that this upload is ahead of the pending official announcement from Shout! Factory. There have been rumors of the company obtaining the whole franchise for home video distribution in North America for months, but no other information appeared otherwise.   However, having the first series available for streaming might possibly be foreshadowing…

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SSSS.Gridman Audio Dramas Available on YouTube for Limited Time

Michael Lederhos

Due to the cancellation of the recent SSSS.Gridman live event, fans of the series received a special livestream. The livestream featured Trigger staff and series cast members, as well as a live-action appearance by Alexis Kerib. Now, most of the stream featured the panelist discussing the show and upcoming merchandise. However, the stream also announced that all 12 audio drama episodes are now available on the Pony Canyon YouTube channel. Yet, the 12 episodes will only be available for a limited time, running from today to March 14. After that…

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C2E2: Marvel Unveils Team Behind Upcoming Ultraman Comics

Michael Lederhos

Today, during the Marvel panel at C2E2, Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski unveiled details regarding Marvel’s Ultraman comics based on Tsuburaya Productions iconic hero. Titled, The Rise of Ultraman, the series is scheduled to launch later in 2020, and it will revisit the original 1966 tokusatsu series. The book will be co-helmed by writers Kyle Higgins and Mat Groom, with art by Francesco Manna. In additional, promotional art for the series is illustrated by Ed McGuinness, and Matthew Wilson. Fans of Power Rangers should recognize Kyle Higgins for his incredible run on…

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