Tag: Tamashii Nations

Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 92 – Meet the Tri-Squad & the Legion of Ultraman Blu-Rays

Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode is an ULTRA edition, as it is literally on the Ultra series. Our hosts go crazy as the Tsuburaya Productions official YouTube Channel is no longer region locked, as well as content will include English subtitles. In addition, the insanity continues when our hosts see the Mill Creek Entertainment Ultra series Blu-Ray 2019/ 2020 release schedule. However, they eventually wind down, so they can address and review the first arc of the current…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Bemlar -the Animation-

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Premium Bandai has listed the order page for their future release of S.H.Figuarts Bemlar -the Animation- from the Ultraman anime. This version of the character is based on the Netflix original series which adapts Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi manga; the series is a direct sequel to Tsuburaya Productions’ original Ultraman series. For those unaware, in this manga/ anime series, Hayata’s son Shinjiro becomes Ultraman, but does so by wearing a suit of Iron Man-like armor. Yet, like the original tokusatsu series, Shinjiro also encounters a Bemlar just like his father…

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Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 89 – Home is Where Our Videos Are

Hero Club

Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” After a near month hiatus we have returned with new episodes. Today’s episode is us playing catch-up with the several things that we missed. We talk about Kamen Rider Zero-One which premieres soon, the new Lightning Collection figures, new S.H.Figuarts and interesting home video releases. These new home video releases for both Godzilla, and Ultraman eventually lead into our main discussion on the tokusatsu home video releases in North America (Region 1)… Next time on…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Form

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Premium Bandai has listed the order page for the upcoming release of S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO GataKiriBa Form. This is the updated version of the form in S.H.Figuarts line where the figure is made to look exactly like the suit did on screen. In addition, the figure is made to incorporate the OOO Combo Change gimmick from the series and basic toyline. This means the figure is compatible with the S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider OOO TaToBa Form releasing this month at retail.   Now, S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman X Monsarmor Option Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Premium Bandai announced an all-new S.H.Figuarts option set that was not shown at past Tamashii events, or conventions. Now, this option set is for the previously release S.H.Figuarts Ultraman X, as it is the S.H.Figuarts Monsarmor Option Set. The set is based on the other Monsarmor units Ultraman X would summon, besides the Gomora Armor, within the series through the use of Daichi’s X-Devizer and Cyber Cards. Yet, all four armors did eventually fused together as the Hybrid Armor in the series finale, while Ultraman X was armed with…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taiga

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today, Tamashii Nations announced the next Ultra series character within the S.H.Figuarts line, which none other than Ultraman Taiga! Now, for those unaware, Ultraman Taiga is the son of Ultraman Taro, and titular hero of the currently airing Ultra series. Also, the series is the first Ultraman season to air within the Reiwa Era, while begin apart of the New Generation of Heroes.   Now, S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taiga will not feature any actual accessories, or blast effects. However, the figure will consist of the main body with articulated chest/ shoulder armor.…

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Tsuburaya Productions Announces Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes Mini-Series

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Yesterday, Tsuburaya Productions announced the next installment in their Ultra Fight mini-series, Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes. This new installment will feature the Ultras that headline the New Generation era of the Ultra series from Ultraman Ginga to Ultraman R/B. The series will act as a sequel to Ultraman R/B The Movie: Select! The Crystal of Bond, and a prequel to the current series, Ultraman Taiga.   Now, for those unaware, the Ultra Fight series began in 2012 with Ultra Zero Fight, a 23-episode mini-series featuring Ultraman Zero. In…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Jiren (Dragon Ball Super)

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Premium Bandai recently listed the order page for S.H.Figuarts Jiren from Dragon Ball Super. Jiren hails from Universe 11, as the strongest mortal in that universe and is a member of the Pride Troopers, having fought for his universe during the Tournament of Power. Jiren’s power is rumored to be limitless reaching the domain of the Gods of Destruction. Jiren’s fighting style is unique too, as he centers it around defense and meditation, but when he attacks it is solid and efficient. In the anime Jiren is voiced by Eiji…

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Review: S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kiva

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Today’s review is consider a special item as it is S.H.Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kiva, the last Heisei Rider needed to complete all 20 Riders. However, for long time collectors it is the figure necessary to complete the first ten, from with Kuuga to Decade. Now, Kiva was released previously in the S.H.Figuarts line, but that release featured the character in his final form, Emperor Form. In addition, S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Kiva Emperor Form was a December 2010 release alongside S.H.Figuarts Kamen Rider Dark Kiva. Yet, as a Shinkocchou…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taro

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Tamashii Nations has recently updated their website with the information regarding the upcoming S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Taro release. This Figuart being based on the titular hero of the sixth installment in the Ultra series. Ultraman Taro the series spans 53 episodes which originally aired from April 6, 1973 to April 5, 1974 on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). Ultraman Taro is referred to as ‘Ultraman No. 6,’ with his name being derived from the most typical name of a boy used in otogi-banashis (Japanese fairy tales). In universe, the character is the…

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