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
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…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Leo
Today, Tamashii Nations confirmed that they will releasing S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Leo this Fall at retail. The figure has been previously teased and shown at events with no release information until now. For those unaware, the figure is based off the titular character of the seventh installment in the Ultra Series. Ultraman Leo succeeded the sixth Ultra Brother, Ultraman Taro on April 12, 1974 with the series spanning 51 episodes. Whereas, the character has appeared in other installments within the franchise throughout the years and received various merchandise. Nevertheless, below is…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Shadowmoon
Recently, Tamashii Nations announced the official information regarding their upcoming S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Shadowmoon release. Like most other Shinkocchou Seihou releases, this Shadowmoon figure will feature high-end engineering and details. However, fans should be weary if the figure uses ‘soft good’ materials like the recent Kamen Rider Black release. Then if that is the case, this figure may be as fragile as its counterpart, and not worth a collector’s time. Nevertheless, below is the official gallery and accessory list for figure, as stated by Tamashii Nations’ website: This figure will…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Z Original
Today, Tamashii Nations announced that they will be officially releasing S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Z Original. This figure is based on the previous Ultra series’ titular character in their original form. In the series, Ultraman Z began as a standard Ultra from M-78, before merging with Haruki and using the Zett Riser. This form is rarely used by Ultraman Z when on Earth, as he requires Fusion Rises to maintain his physical form. However, Ultraman Z was forced into using his original form to finish his battle with Celebro’s Destrudos. Now, below…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Black
Within the past month, Tamashii Nations announced that the next S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou release would be based on Kamen Rider Black. During this timespan, Tamashii Nations began to slowly reveal details regarding the figure’s overall design process and its release details. Thankfully from the information we have learned that with most titular Kamen Riders, S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Black is a retail release. In addition, the figure will be released in April 2021, and it will be sold for 7000 to 7700 yen. Below is the official gallery and…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Sword Brave & Kamen Rider Blaze Lion Senki
Tamashii Nations has recently opened an official page/ section for Kamen Rider Sword, which revealed S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Sword Brave and S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Blaze Lion Senki. Pre-orders for both figures will be made available on October 9 at Japanese online retailers and they will be released in March 2021. S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Sword Brave will be priced at 3,520 Yen, whereas S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Blaze Lion Senki will be priced at 5,500 Yen. Both figures are retail releases, so fans can expect Bluefin to distribute these items in North America at a later date. The figures…
Read More[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Spider-Man (Toei 1978) Leopardon
Recently, Bandai made an explosive announcement in regards to release new merchandise for Toei’s adaptation of Marvel’s iconic hero, Spider-Man. Among the Spider-Man products announced to be released by Bandai in Fall 2020 is the Super Mini-Pla Leopardon! In the series, motorcyclist Takuya Yamashiro given the powers to become Spider-Man by an alien to combat the Cross Army. In addition, Takuya is giving the alien warship known as the Marveller, which transforms into the giant robot, Leopardon; the mecha itself became a valuable resource in Takuya’s arsenal. Whereas in reality,…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Spider-Man & Soul of Chogokin Leopardon (Toei 1978)
Fans of Toei’s Spider-Man series have long awaited for today’s news! As today, Tamashii Nations has solicited a pair of items based on the series; a S.H.Figuarts of the titular hero and a renewal Soul of Chogokin of the mighty Leopardon. Toei’s interpretation of Spider-Man is classic and legendary among tokusatsu and comic book fans. Whereas, the toy collectors of these fandoms have been asking for years to have any company make Toei’s Spider-Man as an articulated action figure. Bandai’s Tamashii Nations has now taken the title of being…
Read More[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Assault Hopper
Recently during the Tamashii Cyber Fes 2020, Tamashii Nations unveiled S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Zero-One Shining Assault Hopper. However, in a surprising twist this subsidiary of Bandai, quickly activated the pre-order page for the item on Premium Bandai; this makes the product the quickest item shown at an event to be placed up for order. Now, for those possibly unaware of this item, the figure is based upon an upgrade form to the titular hero of Kamen Rider Zero-One. In the series, Aruto Hiden obtains the form through combining his Shining…
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