Author: Michael Lederhos

S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Naki Teaser Images Released

Michael Lederhos

From a brand-new Tamashii Nations Blog post, official teaser images for the upcoming S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Naki have been released. Naki first debuted in Episode 18 of Kamen Rider Zero-One (2019-2020) but was not seen until their appearance in Episode 28 of the series. During the Ark Saga of the series, Naki was given a Forceriser, and Japanese Wolf Progrise Key in order to transform into Kamen Rider Naki. While only used twice in the series, Naki‘s Rider form was later featured in Kamen Rider Zero-One: RealxTime (2020) and the upcoming film, Kamen Rider Zero-One Others: Kamen Rider MetsubouJinrai (2021). The S.H.Figuarts…

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Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway New Trailer Released

Michael Lederhos

GundamInfo has released a new trailer for the upcoming film, Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway. The film that was first teased in 2018 following the premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam NT, is now set for release May 7, 2021 in Japan. The film is part of a trilogy of films adapting Tomino Yoshiyuki’s Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash novel series. The film’s staff includes: Planning & Production: Sunrise Original Story: Tomino Yoshiyuki & Yatate Hajime Director: Shukou Murase Sunrise’s description of the film is as follows: Twelve years have passed since the Second Neo…

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TFC Begins GARO Worldwide Expansion

Michael Lederhos

In a surprise announcement, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation (TFC) has begun a worldwide rollout for the GARO series. Beginning today, the first two episodes of the original 2005 series have been made available on the GARO Project YouTube channel. In addition, each episodes feature multiple language caption options. Furthermore, it should be noted that the subtitles on the YouTube uploads are different from the subtitles provided in Section23’s Blu-Ray release and on HiDive’s streaming service. Alongside the series being uploaded to YouTube, TFC has opened optional language websites, including English, for…

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Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid “Once a Ranger” Expansion Revealed

Michael Lederhos

Renegade Game Studios has revealed the next Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid expansion bundle for the game. This wave of expansions is known as “Once a Ranger” and features several smaller expansions. The campaign is being handled via CrowdOx like the Ranger Allies Pack campaign from earlier this year. There is no funding goal and the expansions are set to be shipped in April 2021. Squatt and Baboo Character Pack     The first expansion is a character pack featuring the last two members of Rita Repula’s moon palace…

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[Interview] Voice Actor Neil Kaplan (Power Rangers, Digimon, Transformers & More)

Michael Lederhos

Today, Hero-Club has to present a new interview, this time with voice actor Neil Kaplan. Kids of the 90’s and early 2000’s easily recognize this man for his contributions in Power Rangers and Saban Entertainment dubs. Mr. Kaplan is best known during this time for voice Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue villain Diabolico, and Digimon Season 2’s Hawkmon. In addition, Mr. Kaplan is known for providing the voice of Optimus Prime in the underrated Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 series).   Following the end of Saban Entertainment and Fox Kids, Mr.…

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[Toy Review] Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Charge Black

Michael Lederhos

Few months ago, fans found a listing in Target’s inventory for an upcoming Power Rangers Lightning Collection figure. In addition, this mysterious figure was mentioned to be based on a Black Ranger. Then surprisingly on Tuesday, the item stocked in stores before its official reveal, and it is none other than Chase Randall/ Dino Charge Black! Fans expected this item to be officially announced during Hasbro’s possible event or stream this weekend. Yet, those plans most likely have changed due to their weekly scheduled Fan First Fridays streams. Now, Dino…

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[Interview] Actor & Animator Michael Hollander, VR Troopers’ J.B. Reese

Michael Lederhos

After various technical issues and delays, Hero-Club is proud to present our second interview with a former tokusatsu actor. However, this time we are talking with actor from a Saban Entertainment adaptation. Yet, this person is still associated with Chojinki Metalder, as we are interviewing VR Troopers’ Michael Hollander (formerly Michael Bacon). For those unaware, VR Troopers is the Saban adaptation that combined footage from the Metal Hero series: Chojinki Metalder, Jikuu Senshi Spielban, and Uchu Keiji Shaider. The series ran in broadcast syndication for a total of 92-episodes across…

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Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS Maxi Boost ON Open Beta Announced

Michael Lederhos

Bandai Namco Entertainment released a new trailer today for the upcoming PS4 version of Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme VS Maxi Boost ON revealing the Open Access Beta for the game. The beta will be available to all Playstation 4 players and will run every Friday to Saturday beginning June 19, 2020 and running through July 25, 2020. The game is scheduled to release on July 30, 2020 worldwide as a Playstation 4 exclusive. No details have been given for how the game will released in North America and the United Kingdom. Details on this game’s release will likely be released in the coming weeks but fans can enjoy the…

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Legion of Super Heroes Complete Series Blu-Ray Announced

Michael Lederhos

Warner Archive, the Manufactured on Demand (MOD) division of Warner Bros Home Entertainment, has announced their newest DC Universe Blu-Ray release. Releasing this July is Legion of Super Heroes: The Complete Series. Originally aired between 2006-2008 on Kids WB, Legion of Super Heroes ran for two seasons with a total of 26 episodes. The series is a love letter to the Legion and its fans, but has only received a partial home video release prior with three DVD volumes. Season 2 has never seen a home video release prior to…

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