Tag: Candy Toy

[Official Images] Shokugan Modeling Project Gao God

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Earlier today, Bandai Candy finally announced the upcoming Shokugan Modeling Project release for Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger’s Gao God! For those unaware, Gao God is the ancestor and the divine creator of all the Power Animals seen within the series. Whereas, when the character was adapted in Power Rangers Wild Force, the name was changed to Animus.   Now, the overall divine character is a sentient mecha that is thematically a royal and religious retool of Gao King. However, the difference between the two are mostly the aesthetic changes of the…

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[Official Images] Shokugan Modeling Project GaoIcarus + GaoLion & GaoElephant Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai Candy officially revealed the next two Shokugan Modeling Project Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger releases. Now, as expected the first set revealed pertains to the Gaorangers‘ third Power Animal combination in GaoIcarus. Whereas, the second set is for the larger GaoLion, which is used for the GaoKentaurus formation, alongside the basic GaoElephant. Surprisingly, SMP Hyakujuu Gattai GaoIcarus is a retail release, while the SMP GaoLion & GaoElephant set is Premium Bandai exclusive. Also, Bandai has confirmed that both Shokugan Modeling Project products are scheduled to release this Summer, sometime in…

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[Official Images] SUPER SHODO Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Premium Bandai announced that the Candy Toy division will be producing a SUPER SHODO Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger set. Now, like the previous SUPER SHODO releases, this set will feature the entire team and most of their arsenal. The figures are highly detailed at roughly 4-inches tall, but their weapons will require stickers. Surprisingly, the Zyurangers‘ signature weapons will combine into the Howling Cannon, rather than it being a separate accessory. In addition, the set will include parts to make Armored TyrannoRanger and Dragon Ranger’s Sword of Hellfriede. Unfortunately, the…

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[Official Images] SHODO Super Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Bandai announced that the next SHODO Super set will be based on the 25th Super Sentai, Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger. For those unaware, the series was adapted into Power Rangers Wild Force which also commemorated the series’ 10th anniversary. Now, like previous SHODO Super releases, these figures are highly painted and articulated for only being 3.75 inches tall. Also, these figures include a wide array of accessories and weapons as seen within the series. Furthermore, the Jungle Blaster is not included since it was an original concept used in Power…

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[Official Images] SMP Shokugan Modeling Project Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger GaoKing

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

On February 17th via their Candy Toy Twitter account, Bandai announced the upcoming 20th anniversary campaign for Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger. For those unaware, Gaoranger is the 25th installment in the Super Sentai series, while also commemorating the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The series was directly adapted into Power Rangers Wild Force, with some minor changes to the story occurring.   Now, within the initial announcement, there was a teaser image for Super Mini-Pla GaoKing. However, in the following weeks, Bandai confirmed this release would be part of their new subline, Shokugan…

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[Official Images] SHODO Super Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Bandai recently announced they are producing a SHODO Super set based on the titular team of Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive. However, international fans may know the series as its American adaptation, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Now, this set will be sold as Premium Bandai exclusive like the previously released Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan set.   The SHODO Super Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive set features the team as 3.75 inch highly detailed action figures. Yet, unlike the retail SHODO/ YUDO releases they are based on, the SHODO Super figures are entirely painted. Whereas,…

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[Official Images] Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series 02 King Express

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai’s official Candy Toy site updated with information regarding the second Mini-Pla release for Mashin Sentai Kirameiger. Continuing the Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series (Magical Combine Series), the second release features the “villainous mecha” Majin Jouki and Majin Express. For those unaware, Mashin Sentai Kirameiger is the current Super Sentai series airing in Japan. Currently in the series, Majin Jouki is the mecha created by Dark Empire Yodonheim after stealing the Royal Train of the Crystalia Kingdom; the vehicle was then converted into featuring a robot tyrannosaurus form. Yet, Majin…

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[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive Victory Robo

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

For months, Bandai began teasing that the next Super Mini-Pla Super Sentai releases would be based on mecha from the 23rd installment, KyuKyu Sentai GoGoFive. However, international fans may know the series as its American adaptation, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. The first Super Mini-Pla release for GoGoFive will feature the main mecha, Victory Robo/ Lightspeed Megazord. The set consists of the five individual rescue vehicles, the 99 Machines, that form the giant robot. For its accessory count, the Victory Robo set will include the Hover Gyro tow-cables, ladder arm extensions,…

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[Official Images] Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series 01 Kiramajin

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai’s official Candy Toy site updated with information regarding the first Mini-Pla release for Mashin Sentai Kirameiger. Titled Mini-Pla Mashin Gattai Series (Magical Combine Series) the first release will feature all five Majin vehicles which form the main mecha, Kiramajin. For those unaware, Mashin Sentai Kirameiger is the next Super Sentai series, which will succeed Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger in March. The Kirameigers partners are the magical stones and vehicles referred to as the Majin: Fire, Mach, Shovelo, Jetta, Heliocopter. In the series, all five combine to become Kiramajin, but…

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Official Images: Super Mini-Pla Genesic GaoGaiGar

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Bandai recently unveiled the next King of Braves GaoGaiGar Super Mini-Pla release, which is none other than the titular mecha in its original form, Genesic GaoGaiGar. This version of the mecha can only be seen in the conclusion of the series, the seven part OVA, King of Braves GaoGaiGar FINAL. Genesic GaoGaiGar is the combination of Evoluder Guy and Galeon with ProtectGao, BrokenGao, SpiralGao, StriaghtGao and GadgetGao. These were all designed by Cain, Mamoru’s/ Latio’s father in a last ditch effort to defend their home world, Planet Green. Now, as…

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