[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Ikazuchi

The next release in the Kamen Rider Zero-One S.H.Figuarts line-up is the final member of Metsuboujinrai.net, the Dodo man himself, Kamen Rider Ikazuchi! First seen in episode 14, Uchuyaro Raiden was simply an Astronaut Humagear with his younger brother, Subaru. After an encounter with Jin and Horobi, Raiden was given a Forceriser and the Dodo Magia Progrise Key. Having transformed into Kamen Rider Ikazuchi, he used the power of ten Progrise Keys in order to reawaken the Ark. After being defeated, Ikazuchi was resurrected during the Ark story arc leading to the end of the series as well as the movies RealxTime and Kamen Rider Metsuboujinrai.  S.H.Figuarts Kamen…

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Mobile Suit Gundam SEED MSV ECLIPSE Manga & Sequel Film Announced

With the upcoming 20th Anniversary of Mobile Suit Gundam SEED as well as the recent opening of the Freedom Gundam at Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport Shanghai Jinqiao, Sunrise and Bandai have made several announcements. The overall anniversary project will be known as Mobile Suit Gundam SEED PROJECT ignited and will feature a multitude of media over the next year (or several knowing Sunrise). A sequel film, a video game and a globally released Manga are all in store for fans of the Cosmic Era.    Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Theatrical Work The first announcement comes long…

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Bandai Announces Ultimagear Model Kit Series, Starting with the Millennium Puzzle

Bandai Hobby has updated their official website to announce a brand new subline of model kits known as “Ultimagear.” According to the website, the line will consist of products “that ultimately reproduce the most appealing versions of items seen it media using the unique technique only found in plastic models!” From our understanding this statement means, Bandai will be making these models as an alternative to their Proplica line.   Now, the first product to be released within this new product line is none other than the Millennium Puzzle from…

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Sunrise Announces ‘Gundam Build Real’ Live-Action TV Series

Today, Sunrise announced a new installment in the Mobile Suit Gundam franchise, that is a live-action production. This live-action production is apart of the Gundam Build multiverse titled, Gundam Build Real. The series will follow a similar premise to previous installments where people build kits and battle with them in virtual reality. Currently, Sunrise has provided a cast/ staff list, series summary, and teaser trailer for the production. Official series synopsis provided by Sunrise: It has been many years since the robot anime, “Mobile Suit Gundam,” which caused a major…

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[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Brave Command Dagwon: Lian & Gunkid

Following the announcement for Super Mini-Pla Brave Command Dagwon 02, Bandai revealed the Super Mini-Pla Brave Command Dagwon: Lian & Gunkid set. For those unaware, Brave Command Dagwon is seventh installment within the Brave series, which precedes The King of Braves, GaoGaiGar. The series features high school students being recruited to join an intergalactic police force and become the Dagwon. Their mission is to defend the Earth from the invasion of Sargasso prisoners who seized control of the space prison. Members of the Dagwon go through various tokusatsu-like transformations before…

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[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Brave Command Dagwon 02: Powered Dagwon

Today, Bandai officially announced the release details for the next Brave Command Dagwon release within the Super Mini-Pla line. For those unaware, Brave Command Dagwon is seventh installment within the Brave series, which precedes The King of Braves, GaoGaiGar. The series features high school students being recruited to join an intergalactic police force and become the Dagwon. Their mission is to defend the Earth from the invasion of Sargasso prisoners who seized control of the space prison. Members of the Dagwon go through various tokusatsu-like transformations before joining with their…

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[Official Images] Ultraman Z DX Dark Z Riser

In episode 5 of the current airing Ultra Series, Ultraman Z, Shota Hebikura the Captain of STORAGE revealed himself as Jugglus Juggler. In addition, he temporarily stole the Z Riser to create its negative counterpart the Dark Z Riser. Then immediately following the premiere of the episode, Bandai teased that they would be releasing a deluxe toy of the product on the Premium Bandai store. Currently, the order page is active, so we have the product information regarding both its content and features.   Now, the Ultraman Z DX Dark…

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Bandai Hobby May/ June 2020 Model Kit Release Info – Gundam, Ultraman & More!

Not to be outdone by yesterday’s Gundam Build Divers Re:Rise Second Season news, Bandai Hobby rolled out solicitations for several model kits scheduled to be released in May and June 2020. We will not be covering every single Bandai Hobby Model Kit announced, as there is a few too many, but we will be focusing on releases from the Gundam, Ultraman, Kamen Rider and Digimon franchises.   May 2020 Releases: HG 1/144 GAT-04 Windam [Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Destiny] Price: 1540 yen Accessories: Beam Rifle, Beam Saber x2, Offensive Shield Type E, Jet Striker Pack   HG…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Vulcan Shooting Wolf

Tamashii Nations recently provided the official release information regarding their upcoming item, S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Vulcan Shooting Wolf. For those unaware, the figure is based on the secondary Rider, Kamen Rider Vulcan/ Isamu Fuwa (portrayed by Ryutaro Okada) in Kamen Rider Zero-One. In the series, Isamu Fuwa is an agent of AIMS which works stop attacks from the terrorist organization, MetsubouJinrai.net. To stop the attacks, Fuwa transforms into Kamen Rider Vulcan via the AIMS ShotRiser and Shooting Wolf Progrise Key. Nevertheless, below is the official gallery from Tamashii Nations: The…

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