Tag: Bandai

[Interview] 2+ Hours with Jeff Nimoy on Digimon & His Film Fame-ish

Michael Lederhos

Hello there Hero-Club faithful, today we are proud to finally present our interview with Jeff Nimoy! For those following Soundout12’s and the Hero-Club livestreams, this interview was heavily promoted as coming soon. However, we got held up from releasing this near three hour interview earlier in the month. Anyway, here it is in all of its glory, as we talk to Mr. Nimoy about his work on Digimon. Also, we discuss Jeff’s independent film, Fame-ish, which is a fictionalized romantic comedy based on his own career. Additionally, the film is…

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[Interview] The Star of “Ultraman: Towards the Future” Dore Kraus Appears

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Hero-Club is proud to announce that we have officially interviewed our first Ultraman host and it is Dore Kraus! Now, for those unaware Dore Kraus is the star of Ultraman: Toward the Future, Ultraman Great’s host, Jack Shindo. Additionally, the series is consider one of the lesser known shows due to how it was mismanaged. Especially, since Ultraman: Towards the Future was during Tsuburaya Productions attempt for an international expansion in the 90’s. Furthermore, following this series’ conclusion there has been licensing issues halting its home media distribution in…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Geats Magnum Boost & Entry Raise Form

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Currently, Tamashii Nations 2022 is occurring in Japan, and they are unveiling several new items throughout their various product lines. As expected, several of the items are scheduled to be Premium Bandai exclusives, and others are to be determined. However, there are retail releases being announced with some confirmed to be going up for pre-order in the near future. Now, among these upcoming retail releases to go on pre-order are the first two S.H.Figuarts for Kamen Rider Geats. Whereas, for those unaware, Kamen Rider Geats is the current airing series…

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Toei Announces 20th Anniversary Movies for Hurricaneger & Abaranger

Ben Odinson

Good morning Heroes, it is the start of a new week, and things really picked up these past few days. Now, over the weekend, Toei surprisingly announced two 20th anniversary movies for Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger and Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger. Normally, the studio occasionally produces a single anniversary project for a Super Sentai series once per year. However, this time Toei prepared for the future, filming back-to-back releases within the V-Cinext series. Additionally, like previous V-Cinext productions these films will receive limited theatrical runs in Japan before releasing on home video.…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Decker Flash Type

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tamashii Nations surprisingly announced S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Decker Flash Type, which is based on the current Ultra Series’ titular hero. The series had its premiere last week in Japan, and was simulcast on YouTube to which fans should check out. However, do not wait too long to watch the episode, as Tsuburaya Productions cycles out current shows within two weeks.   Now, for those unaware, Ultraman Decker: New Generation Decker is a reimagining of the iconic 1997 installment, Ultraman Dyna. In this series, a new Ultraman within another universe similar…

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[Official Images] Ultraman Orb Ultra Replica Dark Ring

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai updated with an order page for the Ultra Replica Dark Ring from Ultraman Orb. For those unaware, Ultraman Orb is the 26th entry in the Ultra Series, celebrating Ultraman’s 50th and Ultraman Tiga’s 20th anniversary. The series aired from July 9th to December 24, 2016 for a total of 25 episodes, and had one feature length film. Whereas, this product is based on the negative version Gai Kurenai’s transformation device to become the titular character. However, in the series, Dark Ring was used by Gai’s rival, the ever-popular…

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Bandai Namco Announces Western Release for Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Last Wednesday, during the Japanese edition of the June Nintendo Direct Mini, it previewed an all-new Ultra Series video game. However, it is also a collaboration and spin-off of the Monster Farm (Monster Rancher in North America) series. Titled, Ultra Kaiju Monster Rancher, it will be a Monster Farm game that exclusively features the Ultra Series’ monsters. In addition, the game’s roster will expands past 200 characters, and include the series’ iconic aliens alongside the monsters. Furthermore, the game will be NFC compatible like the previously released Monster Rancher 1 &…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Astra from Ultraman Leo

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Tamashii Nations announced the official release details for the previously shown, S.H.Figuarts Astra from Ultraman Leo. For those unaware, the figure is based on the brother of the Ultra Series’ seventh entry’s titular character. Originally, Astra was believed to be dead after their home was destroyed, but he was captured by the Alien Magma. However, Ultraman King would eventually rescue him, and Astra would go onto occasionally appear to help his brother, Ultraman Leo. Also, Astra even became one of the Ultra Brothers like Leo, even though they were…

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[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Don Momotaro

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Over the weekend, Tamashii Nations announced that they would be producing S.H.Figuarts Don Momotaro for sale later this year. For those unaware, the figure is based on the leader of the current Super Sentai series, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers. Don Momotaro is actually Taro Momoi (Kohei Higuchi), a blunt deliveryman who is unable to lie and can do almost anything. However, once Taro transforms into Don Momotaro, he becomes the exuberant fiery leader that sees every battle as a festival.   Now, the upcoming S.H.Figuarts release is follow up to the…

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[Official Images] Kamen Rider Revice DX Week Endriver

Pak Hanu

Earlier this morning, Premium Bandai updated with a pre-order page for the Kamen Rider Revice DX Week Endriver. In the recent episode of Kamen Rider Revice, Hana Natsuki aka Aguilera used the Queen Bee Vistamp on the Week Endriver to become Kamen Rider Aguilera. The device also serves as the “mass produced” version of the Libera Driver. Additionally, by pressing the top button on the Vistamp the user can hear sounds by (Yui Asakura/Aguilera). Pre-orders for the device are currently open and will close on July 29. The item will…

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