Author: Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Review: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Belial

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today’s toy review is a look at the Tamashii Nations S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Belial from the Ultra series. This figure is based on Ultraman Belial’s original Reionics form seen throughout a variety of films and series. Now, oddly enough this is not the first time the character has received a S.H.Figuarts, as last year Tamashii Nations released S.H.Figuarts Belial Atrocious, a form seen in Ultraman Geed. While the two forms/ figures are the same character, each body is engineered differently. Yet, their accessory count maybe near even. Nevertheless, this review tackles…

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Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultraman Anime Season 2 & Season 1 Soundtrack

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tsuburaya Productions and Netflix announced that a second season is currently in production for the Ultraman anime. This announcement came via a presentation featuring series co-directors Kenji Kamiyama and Shinji Amaraki at that Festival International du Film d’Animation d’Annecy in France. During the presentation both directors express their gratitude to the fans, and expressed how they have enjoyed producing the first season. In addition, a teaser video was released on the series’ official Twitter regarding the confirmation of the second season. However, further details on the second season will…

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Chrono Clash System Announces Godzilla Card Game

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, the trading card company known as Chrono Clash System announced they will be releasing to North America an all-new series, the Godzilla Card Game. Anime fans may easily recognize Chrono Clash System, as they are the company that distributes and releases the Naruto/ Boruto trading card game.   Now, the preview artwork and teaser trailer reveals that several of Toho’s iconic kaiju will be featured in this brand new trading card game alongside the King of the Monsters. In addition, the monsters themselves do not consist of just their…

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Review: Kamen Rider Kuuga Complete Selection Modification Henshin Belt Arcle

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, I (Wheelchair21) am proud to present my video review of the Kamen Rider Kuuga Complete Selection Modification Henshin Belt Arcle from Premium Bandai. The item was originally released in March but due to high demand it forced several orders to be delayed into the months following. My order became part of the April shipments, but did not arrive to my distributor nor my house until early May. I shot an un-boxing video for anyone who may want to see the packaging breakdown for the contents of this release. Whereas,…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Ginga

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Tamashii has updated their official listings with their October retail releases. Now, among these newest items is S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Ginga, based on the titular character of the actual series,  Ultraman Ginga. For those who are unaware, Ultaman Ginga is apart of the New Ultraman Retsuden programming block, which aired from July 10, 2013 to December 18, 2013 in Japan. However, unlike future Ultra series this one was not simulcast on Crunchyroll, but made available on the service for instant streaming.   Then as for S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Ginga, the figure seemingly comes with few accessories; those…

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Official Images: S.H.MonsterArts Mothra (2019) & Rodan (2019)

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Bandai has finally revealed how their subsidiary, Tamashii Nations will be releasing S.H.MonsterArts Mothra (2019) and Rodan (2019) featured in the upcoming film, Godzilla: King of the Monsters. This announcement comes one day out from the film’s official premiere date, here in North America. Now, the pair is set be released as a set and sold through Premium Bandai in the company’s native country of Japan.   Yet, as for the figures, S.H.MonsterArts Rodan is the larger of the two in this set and will feature several points of articulation.…

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Hasbro Plans to Establish a Theatrical Animation Production Studio

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Over the weekend, the Irish Times published an article in regards to Hasbro’s future investments in a theatrical production studio dedicated to animation. Fans of Hasbro were quick to see to all the potential the upcoming studio would have to offer the company’s properties like Transformers, G.I. Joe, and the newly acquired Power Rangers. However, those who quickly saw the potential in having animated films of their favorite franchises may have overlooked a major issue. With that issue being that Dublin’s Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council rejected the proposal from Hasbro…

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Sonic the Hedgehog Live-Action Film Pushed to 2020

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Following the fan backlash towards the upcoming Sonic the Hedgehog live-action film due to its animation of the titular character, Paramount Pictures expressed to fans they would be overhauling the design. Paramount’s intent was to drastically change Sonic to look more video game accurate by the time of its November release date. However, it seems the visual effect artists have been given more time, as director Jeff Fowler posted on Twitter that the film has been delayed.   The new intended release date for Sonic the Hedgehog is for Valentines…

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Ultraman Taiga Cast Revealed

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, the official Ultra series website updated with information regarding the remaining cast of their upcoming series, Ultraman Taiga. Previously we covered the series plot, leading actor, and our Ultras which people can read here. However, currently we have the members of EGIS and the Ultra voice actors. Below is a full translation regarding the cast and character biographies, as well as previous roles.   Kana Sasaki, President of EGIS: The woman who launched the private organization EGIS, following a previous incident with another police-like organization she worked for on…

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Official Images: Ultraman Cosmos Ultra Replica Cosmos Pluck

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai opened orders pages for the next Ultra Replica release based on Ultraman Cosmos’ transformation device the Cosmos Pluck. The Ultra Replica Cosmos Pluck will feature variety of sounds and a LED light to replicate the in-show mechanics, which can be activated by three different buttons. The item will feature Taiyo Sugiura reprising his role as Musashi Haruno/ Ultraman Cosmos to deliver new recorded audio. In addition, the item will allow fans to transform into Ultraman Cosmos various forms such as, Luna, Corona, Eclipse, Miracluna, Space Corona, and…

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