Firestarter's Blog: August 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014

RAH DX Kamen Rider Faiz Axel Form 1.5 Ver Coming In 2015

Medicom will be releasing an updated version of Faiz's upgrade form with the RAH DX Kamen Rider Faiz Axel Form 1.5. The figure is slated to go on retail this April 2015 for 21,000 yen. Its first version was released in back in 2011.

Ressha Sentai ToQGer episode 27: A New Power. Here is a preview of this episode. Right tries to use the Hyper Ressha to liberate the next Shadow Town, but his body cannot handle the strain. Elsewhere, new members of the Shadow Line appear.

Ressha Sentai ToQGer episode 26 is entitled: The Fight that Started in a Bathhouse. At the next stop, the ToQgers are perplexed to find Close but no Shadow Creep. However, Kagura and Akira discover that something odd is happening at the local public bath.

Kamen Rider Gaim episode 44 is entitled: The Future Goals of Two People. Here is a preview of this episode. As Mai accepts the powers of the Golden Fruit and attempts to change the fate that has befallen her friends, Kaito seeks her out to gain its power, as well.

Kamen Rider Gaim episode 43 is entitled: Baron's Ultimate Transformation. As Gaim and Ryugen Yomi do battle, Baron realizes that there is only one way for him to surpass Kouta now that he possesses the powers of the Over Lord King.

Kamen Rider Drive Press Conference Video Coverage Streamed

Recently aired at TV Asahi’s Good! Morning 5:30am news program, here are some clips from the press conference and on the Kamen Rider Drive show.The videos tease Kamen Rider Drive's transformation and a greeting from Ryoma Takeuchi will play as Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive.

Mitsuru Matsuoka To Perform Kamen Rider Drive's Theme Song

A press conference was held recently, formally announcing the cast of Kamen Rider Drive. Ryoma Takeuchi will be playing the titular hero Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive. Moreover, the theme song is Surprise - Drive and will be sung by Mitsuru Matsuoka with a new band called the Mitsuru Matsuoka Earnest Drive. More press conference photos after the jump via Oricon.

Finally, more details about Kamen Rider Drive have been uploaded on TV Asahi's website that includes a brief introduction on the concept of the story and more character information. It was mentioned that the story line will be fusing “Kamen Rider x Detective Drama” with riddles and case solving that a range of generations can enjoy. Also this is the first time that the main rider will be using a car instead of a bike which brings the series back to the original series wherein machine and humans are united to battle evil.

Aside from Ryoma Takeuchi will who play as Shinnosuke Tomari/Kamen Rider Drive additional magazine scans also reveal other cast members for the 16 Heisei Rider series. Moreover are the villains collectively called Roymyuudo.

Aside from new scans of Hyper ToQ 1gou in upcoming episodes of Ressha Sentai ToQGer, more developments on the story will introduce new team ups and also new villains. These latest twists will start on September.

Youtube channel Moviecollection started streaming 3 TV promo versions for the 3rd installment titled of the Rurouni Kenshin movie: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends or “Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen". The 3 TV spots version are titled: The End, Truth and Romance.

S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon Original Anime Color & Tamashii Effect Impact Magma Ver. Official Images

Bandai Tamashii Nations released the official images other event exclusive items to be sold during the Tamashii Nations 2014 event this October. First is the S.H. Figuarts Sailor Moon in original anime color.

Latest magazine scans a clearer image of Hyper ToQ 1gou in upcoming episodes of Ressha Sentai ToQGer. The form will start this September 2014. Used mainly by ToQ 1gou, the Hyper Ressha enables ToQ 1gou to become Hyper ToQ 1gou and is used as ammo for the Daikaiten Cannon. It also summons the Support Ressha, Hyper Ressha.

Now that we know that actor Ryoma Takeuchi will play as Kamen Rider Drive lets see more of his alternative modes using Shift Cars. Some of them have already been spoiled from the recent toy scans but it would be great to see the look.

Micchy’s base form receives its one the of best representations in a small figure scale with the release of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Ryugen Budou Arms. This grape-based armored Chinese Soldier form sees a mix of mainly purple and green palettes and flame accents. The figure has a detachable lock seed and a moving cutter on the Sengoku Driver.

The latest Televi-kun magazine scans have revealed the actor Ryoma Takeuchi will play as Kamen Rider Drive. Now let's get to know the character even more. Kamen Rider Drive's human identity is Shinnosuke Tomari.

Before the series ends next month, the latest magazine scans have revealed a new Gaim-based rider, Kamen Rider Jam Darkness Arms. This form quite taking its cue from different suits such as Kamen Rider Mars with a Daidaimaru in a different color. The user transforms using Black Apple Lock Seed (Kuro No Ringo Lock Seed) coded L.S.-DARK.

Super Sentai Battle Base DX Smartphone Game App Coming This September

Last year's Super Sentai Battle Base will be having an update with Super Sentai Battle Base DX. Aside from including our heroes from latest super sentai show, Ressha Sentai ToQGer, the game has a few changes in the mechanics. Check out their latest promo video after the jump.

The Youtube channel for the live-action Rurouni Kenshin sequel films, recently posted a new promo video boasting great reviews on Kyoto Inferno from fans and sites such as Yahoo! The 3rd installment titled: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends or “Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen". The movie will premier this September 13, 2014 The video showcases singer-songwriter-musician Masaharu Fukuyama joining the Rurouni Kenshin cast as master swordsman Hiko Seijūrō and music from One Ok Rock.

Kaiyodo announced that the company will issue the Revol mini rm-006 War Machine this November 2014. As the name states, this is a smaller version of the Revoltech offerings. This is inclusive of 4 extra hand replacements, 3 shooting effects and stand. Retail price is 3,300Yen. With this, the company has released the official images of the product. Check these out after the jump.

Bandai Tamashii Nations has just uploaded the official photos of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Baron Lemon Energy Arms. This is Baron's form using the Genesis Driver in the series, Kamen Rider Gaim.

Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai - The Making

Here is the Making of the movie; Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai. Directed by Takayuki Shibasaki (Chou Den-O Episode Yellow, Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful, Go-Busters VS Gokaiger), Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Wars feat. Super Sentai premiered last March 29th, 2014.

Shogakukan's recently published an issue of The Kamen Rider EX Vol. 2 magazine with Kamen Rider Gaim together with incoming 16th Heisei Rider, Kamen Rider Drive. However on this cover shows Kamen Rider Drive's logo.

Premium Bandai's website has just released the official images fot the DX Yomotsu Heguri Lock Seed Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomi Set and the AC PB 06 Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomi Yomotsu Herguri Arms just as the form debuted last Sunday in the TV show Kamen Rider Gaim. Aside from the official images, the company also posted on their Youtube channel the promo video for the sets.

In this year's Power Morphicon event, Saban announced and showcased the cast of Power Rangers Dino Charge. Dino Charge is an adaptation of Toei's Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger that ended their season early this year. The 22nd season will premier on February 2015. Check it out!

Ressha Sentai ToQGer Episode 26: The Fight that Started in a Bathhouse - Preview

Ressha Sentai ToQGer episode 26 is entitled: The Fight that Started in a Bathhouse. Here is a preview of this episode. At the next stop, the ToQgers are perplexed to find Close but no Shadow Creep. However, Kagura and Akira discover that something odd is happening at the local public bath.

Ressha Sentai ToQGer episode 25 is entitled: Right Out of a Fairy Tale. In the next Shadow Town, the ToQgers encounter various fictional characters, but when Tokatti's favorite childhood superhero Ryo Knight appears before him to encourage him, all is not as it seems.

Kamen Rider Gaim episode 43 is entitled: Baron's Ultimate Transformation. Here is a preview of this episode. As Gaim and Ryugen Yomi do battle, Baron realizes that there is only one way for him to surpass Kouta now that he possesses the powers of the Over Lord King.

Kamen Rider Gaim episode 42 is entitled: Mitsuzane's Last Transformation! Kouta tries to prove that he has not changed, despite all Kaito has seen in Helheim, and helps the others clear Zawame of Inves. However, Mitsuzane and Ryoma discover that Mai, who has taken ill, is now the host of the Golden Fruit, and wonder why Roshuo has placed it in her.

DX Yomotsu Heguri Lock Seed Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomi Set

New toy magazine latest scans have revealed that the DX Yomotsu Heguri Lock Seed Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomi Set will be released through Premium Bandai Shop this December for 2,160 yen. The set represents the upgraded form of Mitsuzane - Kamen Rider Ryugen Yomotsu Heguri Arms (or to eat with the damned). In this form Micchy will not be using his Genesis Driver anymore but a Sengoku Driver with the L.S. YOMI Lock Seed.

Super Sentai Artisan DX Darkliner Robo Official Images Released

A follow-up from our report recently, Bandai Tamashii Nations uploaded the official images of the Super Sentai Artisan DX Darkliner Robo. The figure represents Shadow Line executive's train that transforms from train to robot mode to pit against ToQGer's mecha. Since this will be also be a Chogokin toy, expect die-cast parts that will add on the weight of the figure.

As reported previously, Kamen Rider Gaim will end this September with episode 47. On a recent Figure Oh magazine scan, it mentions that series head writer Gen Urobuchi will be supervising the show’s final script but will be written by Jin Haganeya.

With November fast approaching, Bandai Tamashii Nations uploaded additional photos of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Femme (or Siren in Dragon Knight). The figure represents the rider form of Miho Kirishima in the tokusatsu production Kamen Rider Ryuki. She is one of the 13 Kamen Riders that made a brief cameo in the TV Special 13 Riders, and appeared in the movie Episode: Final. Aside from Femme are the rest of the riders released previously.

Square Enix has just revealed the next entry to their Play Arts Kai Arkham Origins line up. These are Robin and Joker based on the game of the same name. These Play Arts Kai figures were first shown on display during this year's San Diego Comic Con 2014. No price and release date announced but keep it here for more updates. Check out the rest of the official images after the jump.

After the successful premier of Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno in several countries, here is the full trailer of the 3rd installment titled: Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends or“Rurouni Kenshin: Densetsu no Saigo-hen". The movie will premier this September 13, 2014 The video showcases singer-songwriter-musician Masaharu Fukuyama oining the Rurouni Kenshin cast as master swordsman Hiko Seijūrō.

Revol mini rm-006 War Machine Advancing This November

Yes for War Machine fans. Kaiyodo announced that the company will issue the Revol mini rm-006 War Machine this November 2014. As the name states, this is a smaller version of the Revoltech offerings. This is inclusive of 4 extra hand replacements and effects for the hands and the Gatling Gun at the back. Retail price is 3,300Yen.

Super Sentai Artisan DX Kurainer Revealed

Part of the Super Sentai Artisan series, a magazine scan has revealed a full image of the DX Kurainer. The figure can transform also into robot mode with a replacement head for General Schwarz. This will be released on December 2014 for 12,960 yen. More details will be posted soon.

A follow-up from our initial report, Tamashii Nations recently opened their pre-orders for the Hakaider's bike, the S.H. Figuarts White Crow. This will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 5,940 yen this February 2015.

Bandai Tamashii Nations has just released the official images of the S.H. Figuarts Android 16 from the Dragonball universe. This will be released as an exclusive for 5,940 yen this February 2015. The set comes with 3 extra face replacements and 2 extra wrist parts. Check out the rest of the images after the jump.

Teased in various events, Bandai Tamashii Nations in a magazine scan has revealed the release date of the S.H. Figuarts Android 16 from the Dragonball universe. This will be released as an exclusive for 5,940 yen this February 2015. More details will be updated soon.

If Kikaider will have his vehicle in the S.H. Figuarts line, Hakaider will not be left out. Recently circulating is a scan of the S.H. Figuarts White Crow, Hakaider's bike. This will also be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive for 5940 yen this February 2015. The scan doesn't say that much but hopefully we will see more information when this is up for pre-orders on Tamashii Nation's site.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - TMNT Movie Basic Action Figure – Michelangelo has a more modern relax clothing than his brothers. Instead of the traditional armor, Mickey is wearing tight leggings, a sweater wrapped around his waist and even a pair of kicks with his toes sticking out. Mickey also has a pair of weapons, a nunchuck and a Sansetsukon Nunchaku.

Tamashii Nations' website has just announced their December 2014 line up with new S.H. Figuarts reveals starting with the S.H. Figuarts VulEagle. The figure represents the EPDS air force officer and team leader for the Super Sentai Team Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan. This set, according to the photos, will include 2 versions of the Vulcan Stick, 11 wrist replacements and a sword.

Kamen Rider Drive Additional Toy Catalog Information Leaked

Additional information in line with our previous report on upcoming toys for the 16th Heisei Rider, Kamen Rider Drive has been circulating recently. The focus now is more on the add ons with the Shift Car and TK sets. Check out the list after the jump.

From Fury Diamond of Rangercrew, here is the latest french promo of Power Rangers Super Megaforce airing via Canal J. As previously reported, titles for the last 10 episodes of the season before we welcome Power Rangers Dino Charge. Check out the titles on Rangercrew's site.

Bandai's official Youtube channel started streaming the transformation sequence of Takuya Kai armor using his B-Commander to Blue Beet. This is in line with the upcoming release of the S.H. Figuarts Blue Beet. The figure represents the metal hero series Juukou B-Fighter.

The Tamashii Burning Flame effect from Bandai fills the gap in the line for a universal accessory that can be used in any Tamashii Nation products. These bring the needed burning charisma to the already popular brands such as S.H. Figuarts, Soul of Chogokins, D-Arts and alike.

Power Ranger Super Megaforce Returns August 30th

From Rangercrew, here is the latest promo of Power Rangers Super Megaforce returning this fall. Also included are the titles for the last 10 episodes of the season before we welcome Power Rangers Dino Charge. Check out the titles on Rangercrew's site.

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