Category: Metal Heroes

Discotek Media Announces Space Sheriff Gavan the Series on Blu-Ray

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Discotek Media announced at their Otakon 2022 panel that they will be distributing another Metal Hero series on Blu-Ray. Now, this time the company will be distributing the original Metal Hero series, Space Sheriff Gavan! For those unaware, the entire Metal Hero franchise began with this show in 1982 and it consisted of 44-episodes. The series stars legendary tokusatsu actor and stuntman, Kenji Ohba as the titular character. Whereas, the series premise is about an intergalactic cop named Retsu Ichijouji who transforms into Gavan to battle crime syndicates. However,…

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[Official Images] Juukou B-Fighter B-Commander Complete Edition

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Last month, Premium Bandai teased that they would be releasing an updated B-Commander as seen in Juukou B-Fighter. However, North American fans probably recognize this item as the Beetle Bonder from its American adaptation in Big Bad Beetleborgs. Whereas, today we finally have the full details regarding this new version’s release, contents, and functions.   Titled, B-Commander Complete Edition, this item is made in the same vain as the Complete Selection Modification series. As a result, the product will not be exactly the same as the original 1995 deluxe toy…

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[Official Images] Soul of Chogokin GX-97 Combat Giant Daileon

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Bandai has confirmed a release date for Soul of Chogokin GX-97 Combat Giant Daileon. For those unaware, the figure is based on the main mecha used by the titular character of MegaBeast Investigator Juspion. The series is the fourth installment in Toei’s defunct Metal Hero Series franchise following the Space Sheriff trilogy. MegaBeast Investigator Juspion aired from March 15, 1985 to March 24, 1986, with the series spanning 46 episodes. The series received some international broadcasts like in Brazil, and eventually received a Blu-Ray release in North America.  …

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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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[Interview] Actor Seikoh Senoo, Star of Chojinki Metalder

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, is a historical event for this site’s legacy, as we have our first interview with a former tokusatsu actor. We have been lucky enough to get in contact with the star of Chojinki Metalder, Mr. Seikoh Senoo. For those unaware, Chojinki Metalder is the sixth installment in Toei’s Metal Hero series, which aired from March 1987 to January 1988. The series ran for a total of 39-episodes, and one feature film before being succeeded by Sekai Ninja Sen Jiraiya. However in 1994, the series would go onto being adapted…

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Discotek Media Announces MegaBeast Inspector Juspion Home Video Release Date

Pak Hanu

Disctotek Media has updated their official Facebook page with the home video release details for MegaBeast Inspector Juspion. For those who not aware, the company initially announced that they licensed the series at Otakon 2018. The series aired in Japan as apart of Toei’s Metal Hero series under the name Kyojuu Tokusou Juspion. The series premiered in March 1985 and ended in March the following year with a total of 46 episodes.   MegaBeast Inspector Juspion will be released on SDBD this August with a list price of $49.95 and is currently available at Rightstuf…

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Discotek Media Licenses Space Wolf Juspion & Message From Space: Galactic Wars

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today at Otakon, Discotek Media announced during their panel that they acquired the license for the fourth Metal Hero series, Space Wolf Juspion. For those unaware, the Metal Hero series are tokusatsu programs produced by Toei. In addition, a handful of these series were adapted in America by Saban Brand as VR Troopers and the Big Bad Beetleborgs. However, Juspion was one of the many to not be adapted, but managed to become an internationally known series.   Space Wolf Juspion’s summary via Wikipedia: While reading the Galaxy Bible, Ejin learns…

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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad 2nd Trailer: Villains Revived

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Toei has released an all-new trailer for the upcoming V-Cinema, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad. This new trailer reveals more information on the Kyurangers’ Civil War, as well as what the Neo Kyutama is capable of. The powers of the Neo Kyutama if used by the forces of evil can resurrect evils from the pasts like various villains. Luckily enough, Toei’s April Fools Day video already revealed what resurrected villains will appear in this new trailer! The movie takes place 4 years after the events of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger,…

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Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad: Details, Poster & Teaser Trailer

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Toei has recently released new information regarding the upcoming V-Cinema, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad. This information ranges from the story synopsis, the official poster, and the teaser trailer.   The movie takes place 4 years after the events of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, as the universe is at peace. However, that is all changed when Hammie attacks the Rebellion, and steals the newly developed Neo Kyutama! Fearing of its possible misuse, Space Federation President Tsurugi Ohtori, declares Hammie as the universe’s most wanted outlaw. Lucky and other Kyurangers believe Hammie must have her reasons…

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Toei Announces Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today during the conclusion of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, Toei announced the next installment in the Space Squad series! Titled “Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad” the film will feature all 12 Kyurangers teaming up Space Sheriff Gavan/ Geki Jumonji and Space Sheriff Shaider/ Shu Karasuma. This announcement came via video on the Toei Video YouTube Channel hosted by the cast of Kyuranger. The video is raw-unaltered footage, and does not contain English subtitles. However, if one chooses to watch the video is it available below:   Now, as most fan may…

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