Author: Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Review: SDCC Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Red & Zeo Gold Ranger Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

I, Wheelchair21 return with one of my latest reviews, which is the SDCC Power Rangers Lightning Collection Jason 2-Pack! This is the first-ever San Diego Comic Con exclusive and first convention item for Power Rangers under Hasbro’s management. Also, unlike Bandai this item is not exclusively obtainable at the event, and had a limited release through Hasbro’s official store, Hasbropulse.com! Thankfully enough the set is not centered on or feature Tommy Oliver (Jason David Frank); instead it is about the first Red Ranger, Jason Lee Scott (Austin St. John).  …

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Mill Creek Entertainment’s Second Wave of Ultra Releases: Ultraseven, Orb & Geed!

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Mill Creek Entertainment officially announced their second wave of the Ultra series Blu-Ray releases. This new wave will consist of the third series in the franchise, Ultraseven, as well as two series from the New Generations Heroes era: Ultraman Orb and Ultraman Geed. First off, Ultraseven will receive a similar release to Ultra Q and Ultraman with it having a standard edition and a steelbook release. Now, the standard edition is $39.99, and the steelbook is $49.99 with both scheduled to release on December 10th.   Then, the Ultraman…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Bemlar -the Animation-

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Premium Bandai has listed the order page for their future release of S.H.Figuarts Bemlar -the Animation- from the Ultraman anime. This version of the character is based on the Netflix original series which adapts Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi manga; the series is a direct sequel to Tsuburaya Productions’ original Ultraman series. For those unaware, in this manga/ anime series, Hayata’s son Shinjiro becomes Ultraman, but does so by wearing a suit of Iron Man-like armor. Yet, like the original tokusatsu series, Shinjiro also encounters a Bemlar just like his father…

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Review: Super Mini-Pla Chōjin Sentai Jetman Jet Garuda

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today’s review will have Super Sentai fans taking to the sky again as I, Wheelchair21, look at Super Mini-Pla Jet Garuda 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 secondary mecha, that they received from the Back Dimension Dimensian Soldiers. Jet Garuda…

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The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance Trailer

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

On Tuesday, Netflix released a trailer for the Jim Henson Company’s upcoming series The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance. The series is a prequel to the 1982 Jim Henson film, The Dark Crystal, which will explore the world of Thra before the events of the film. Now, the series will specifically follow three Gelfings: Deet, Rian, and Brea, who discover the Skeksis’ plot to corrupt the Crystal of Truth and bring forth, The Darkening. Together our three Gelfings will hope to forge a resistance to defeat the mighty Skeksis before…

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Review: Mini-Pla Kishiryu Gattai Series 02 Kishiryu-Oh Five Knights & DimeVolcano

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today’s review is probably the longest video review that I, Wheelchair21, has ever produced! Now, this review centered on the Mini-Pla based on the current Super Sentai series, Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger. For those unaware, the method in which the Ryusoulgers’ mecha, the Kishiryu, combine and how the set is sold leads to a variety of forms. In total the assortment consists of eight parts, but when assembled they make the first six Kishiryu seen. The individual mecha either link together to form combinations, or switch out with another for a…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Form

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai has listed the order page for the upcoming release of S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Form. This is the updated version of the form in S.H.Figuarts line where the figure is made to look exactly like the suit did on screen. In addition, the figure is made to incorporate the OOO Combo Change gimmick from the series and basic toyline. This means the figure is compatible with the S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Form releasing this month at retail.   Now, S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman X Monsarmor Option Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Premium Bandai announced an all-new S.H.Figuarts option set that was not shown at past Tamashii events, or conventions. Now, this option set is for the previously release S.H.Figuarts Ultraman X, as it is the S.H.Figuarts Monsarmor Option Set. The set is based on the other Monsarmor units Ultraman X would summon, besides the Gomora Armor, within the series through the use of Daichi’s X-Devizer and Cyber Cards. Yet, all four armors did eventually fused together as the Hybrid Armor in the series finale, while Ultraman X was armed with…

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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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