Firestarter's Blog: January 2013

Thursday, January 31, 2013

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger Episode Titles Posted

The title of the first two episodes for 37th Super Sentai show, Zyuuden Sentai Kyoryuger (獣電戦隊キョウリュウジャー) have been posted. If Gobusters uses Mission to introduce the titles, Kyoryugers will be using Brave.

Earth’s defenders, NEVER SURRENDER! That is this year's 20th anniversary Power Rangers Megaforce call. Thanks to RangerCrew, we have a quick peak on the Megaforce's first morph. Check out the video after the jump.

Figuarts Zero Aries Zodiarts Arriving In July

ToeiHero.Net's official website finally posted the image of the Figuarts Zero Aries Zodiarts from Kamen Rider Fourze TV series. The figure represents the featured Horoscope Zodiarts appeared the episode 31 entitled: The Kingdom of Pleiades. Figuarts Zero Aries Zodiarts is posed to release this July at 3,990 Yen.

Hot Toys Launches Cosbaby - Iron Man 3 Series 1 figures

Hot Toys is banking a lot for the upcoming premier of the movie Iron Man 3. Previously, Hot Toys had launched the official images of the 1/6 scale Tony Stark Iron Man 3 figure. But just recently Hot Toys will be converting those for their other toy line, Cosbaby with Iron Man 3 Series 1.

As season 2 of Hikonin Sentai Akibarangers is fast approaching, here are some rumors from 2ch about the upcoming episodes. This includes some of the cast not returning and may disappoint fans. Please take these rumors with a grain of salt.

Toei Hero Next "Love Gear" Plot Posted

Toei Hero Next's Love Gear will star Gokaiger's Junya Ikeda (GokaiSilver) and Ryota Ozawa (Marvelous). Toei recently posted the synopsis of the story on the official website of Love Gear.

Check out this box art for the upcoming Tamashii Nations S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style. The figure includes expected accessories such as swappable hands, the WizarSwordGun in gun and sword mode. This will be released this February for 3,500 Yen.

Beast Battery And Other Kyoryuger Toy Demos

Here are some of the toy demo videos from those who attended the Kyoryuger press event. Some of the toys featured are the team's transformation device, the DX GabruRevolver, the DX KyoryuJin, and the special Beast Battery handed out to the attendees. Check out the videos after the jump.

Toei recently announced that the company will be releasing the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters V-Cinema this June. The V-Cinema will show footage, never been aired in television. The tentative title is “Limited Edition Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters V-Cinema” that will run about 45 minutes. The special DVD will include the main program, making and other behind the scenes, PR images, and videos with fans. In line with this announcement, Toei has posted on their official website additional details about this special.

Recently it has been circled around the net that the Akibarangers Season 2 kick started and here are the photos for reference. It has been mentioned from people who managed to see the shoot that Kyoko Hinami who portrayed AkibaBlue was not present and it seems like she has been replaced. It is not yet confirmed if Hinami will continue to reprise her role.

One of Hunter X Hunter's main protagonist will be gracing Max Factory's Figma line. This is the Figma Hunter X Hunter Gon Freecss scheduled to release this June. The figure represents the titular character from Yoshihiro Togashi's Japanese manga.

Kamen Rider Wizard: DragoTimer Details

In the upcoming episode of Kamen Rider Wizard, we will be introduced to a new armament called the DragoTimer. Here are some spoilers on how Haruto will acquire this.

The White Wizard will come before Haruto and together they create the a magic tool called the DragoTimer.

In recent magazine scans for the upcoming film Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriffs: Super Hero Taisen Z, there will be team-up from our heroes and also a rift between them. This first scan showcases Kamen Rider Meteor and Super-1 doing a Space Rider Double Kick. A new evil army is introduced called the Space Shocker.

After the teaser announcement of the 1/6 Tony Stark figure, Hot Toys finally released the images of the 1/6th scale Tony Stark Limited Edition Collectible Figurine in line with the Iron Man 3 movie. This highly anticipated figure represents Robert Downey Jr.'s titular portrayal as the genius billionaire, Tony Stark. The figure will include a newly developed head sculpt, newly sculpted advanced body with light-up chest light and highly detailed accessories.

Hot Toys will be bringing in 1/6th scale Diecast Collectibles ranging from Iron Man 1, 2 & 3 to The Avengers. There are no additional information has been shared across but expect to see Diecast Iron Man Mark III or Super Drone (Whiplash Mark II) in juicy Die-cast parts. Details will be posted on their official website soon.

Kamen Rider: Battride War: New Screenshots Posted

Via 4Gamer, new screenshots have been revealed which also includes some of the advantages from the riders featured in the upcoming new PlayStation 3 game entitled: Kamen Rider: Battride War. This game will feature Hsieh riders fighting Phantom corps from Kamen Rider Wizard. Although riders will engage in hand-to-hand combats, their respective bikes will be the biggest feature. You may even do upgrades on the bikes' appearance.

Another add to today's slew of Kamen Rider Wizard stories is this magazine scan confirming Kamen Rider Wizard's White Wizard rings. These are Teleport, Explosion, Change and Transformation Rings. This means that there will be huge chances that White Wizard's human form will be revealed in upcoming episodes.

Writer Naruhisa Arakawa Returns In Akibaranger Season 2

On the official Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger website, it is confirmed that Naruhisa Arakawa will helm in writing the script for season 2. The team has started writing for the new season since April of last year.

Inside the latest magazine scans have revealed that Kamen Rider Beast is poised to get an upgrade form. It hasn't been completely showcased the name of this new form but we will find out in the next set of magazine scans.

It is no surprise that in the upcoming crossover film, Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriffs: Super Hero Taisen Z will feature Kamen Rider Wizard, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger and Space Sheriff Gavan as seen in this latest scan.

A bit too early but according to latest rumors from Dukemon22, it is speculated that the 6th Ranger in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger is KyoryuGold. Following the idea of DekaRanger's DekaMaster, Kyoryuger's mentor, Tori might transform into the 6th member by using JyuDenChi #6, Pteragoudon (Pteradon) and become Tsubasa no Yuusha, KyouryuGold! It was even seen on one of the displays during the Toy exhibitions. Take these rumors as a grain of salt.

About two weeks from now Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger will take the center stage and the morning prime time slot in TV Asahi. To push the envelop even more, Toei posted more information what to expect from the 37th Super Sentai. READ ON!

Gobusters Episode 49: Preparation and Selection - Preview

Gobusters episode 49 is entitled: Preparation and Selection "Kakugo to Sentaku" (覚悟と選択). The Go-Busters begin to lose hope when Enter becomes more powerful every time they manage to defeat his new form, even the creation of an evil Red Buster. As Hiromu steels his resolve into sacrificing himself for the good of his friends, Masato tries to prepare an alternative.

Gobusters episode 48 is entitled: Setting the Trap "Shikakerareteita Wana" (仕掛けられていた罠). It is revealed Enter's back up is the final Messiah Card within Hiromu's body, but Masato cannot figure out how to safely remove it. Undeterred, even if he needs to die to stop him, Hiromu takes on Enter one-on-one while the others fight an enhanced Escape.

Kamen Rider Wizard episode 21 is entitled: The Crazed Dance of the Dragons "Doragon-tachi no Ranbu" (ドラゴンたちの乱舞). Here is a preview of this episode and a peak of his new armament, the DragoTimer. As Haruto tries to figure out the way to defeat Beelzebub's space distorting powers, Rinko finds Yugo and discovers his past and Phantom nature.

Kamen Rider Wizard episode 20 is entitled: Learning the Truth "Chikazuku Shinshō" (近づく真相). While Haruto tries to help Shiho, a housewife whose life is falling apart around her after being attacked by Ghouls and the new Phantom, Rinko tries to discover the identity of a young man who got into a drunken fight, without knowing that he is the Phantom Phoenix Yugo.

Check out the raw stream of the movie, Kamen Rider Fourze THE MOVIE: Space, Here We Come! In the Kamen Rider Fourze movie, the Koyadain siblings and Kyodain Black Night are out to get Meteor and Fourze. It seems like both are in a bind, how will they defeat them? Kamen Rider Fourze the Movie: Space, Here We Come! opened last August 4, 2012 in Japan.

Ultraman All-Star Chronicle 15 and 30 Sec Video Promo

Namco Bandai has streamed 2 new video promos for the PlayStation Portable game, Ultraman All-Star Chronicle. The game will bring more than 50 notable Ultraman characters and monsters from their respective TV series. Some of the confirmed hero line-up includes Ultraman (Hayata), Ultraseven, Ultraman Leo, Ultraman 80, Ultraman Jack, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Cosmos, and Ultraman Zero. Monsters listed are Eleking, RedKing, Z-Ton, Guts, Dada, King Joe, and Knuckle to name a few. Check out the videos after the jump.

This is a review of the classic blue bomber D-Arts Rockman - a homage to the 1990s version game classic from Capcom. I would coin this as Rockman 3 just because Rush is included who debuted on said version of the game. As a kid, I almost finished every single Rockman game in the Nintendo Family Computer system before SNES was later introduced in the market. I would play for hours and ask friends on the patterns for boss fights. This is the reason why I only picked up this version among previous Megaman/Rockman D-arts releases.

After confirming its upcoming release on this month's issue of Figure Oh Magazine vol.180, Bandai has released the official images of Ultra-Act Father of Ultra /Ultra Father (Ken). The figure represents the titular character from the Ultraman series and father of Ultraman Taro. Ken first appeared in the 27th episode of Ultraman Ace.

Bandai has finally released the official images of the S.I.C. Kamen Rider OOO Putotyra Combo. First seen at the Tamashi Nations 2012 event, the dinosaur form of Kamen Rider OOO is powered by three core medals namely Ptera, Tricera, and Tyranno.

Kaiyodo's Revoltech line will go one step further with their Revoltech Batman offering with the Revoltech Batmobile and Batmobile Camouflage. Both iconic vehicles were first seen in the Batman Dark Knight Trilogy movies. Both figures will be numbered as no.042 and no.042 EX respectively and expected to released this April for 3,980Yen each. You can find the rest of the images from this link.

Bushiroad, the company behind the anime Cardfight!! Vanguard and producer of collectible card games and trading cards such as ChaosTCG, Jewelpet Trading Card Game and King of Pro-Wrestling, will be producing a live action show entitled Fire Leon. The motif will wrap around pro wrestling.

With the series nearing its debut, let's get a peak of what villains will be in the upcoming TV series, Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger (獣電戦隊キョウリュウジャー). From the details below, it seems like it is speculated that the new antagonists are something related to fish. Please take this with a grain of salt. No pun intended.

Bandai recently previewed on a magazine the upcoming release of the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Den-O Axe form. This will be another Tamashii Web/Bandai Collector's Shop exclusive set for June release at 3,675 Yen. He is about 150mm tall and will be inclusive with the Dengasher Axe, extra hands and an effects part.

Thursday, January 24, 2013

S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Cyclone Set as an Exclusive Release

The biggest news today is that Bandai Tamashii Nations will be releasing S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Cyclone. This was first shown in this month's issue of Figure Oh Magazine. Kamen Rider Cyclone was first conceptualized in the Kamen Rider W novel, Kamen Rider W: The One Who Comes After Z.

After we have featured the list of upcoming Tamashii Web Releases from Figure Oh Magazine, Bandai has posted official photos of the S.H. Figuarts Warz Gill. The figure represents the young commander and son of Zangyack's Emperor, Ackdos Gill from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaigers.

One of the main villains is arriving in the S.H. Figuarts line. Bandai recently released the official images of the S.H. Figuarts Phoenix Phantom from the series, Kamen Rider Wizard. The figure represents one of the main antagonist in the mentioned current tokusatsu series.

Bandai Tamashii Nations will be releasing the S.H. Figuarts Frieza (Final Form) from the Dragon Ball universe. Frieza represents one of the most significant villains in the Dragon Ball manga and the Dragon Ball Z anime.

Kamen Rider Wizard's Bike will receive its S.H. Figuarts treatment. Bandai Tamashii Nations will be releasing the S.H. Figuarts Machine Winger, Kamen Rider Wizard's main vehicle as featured in the TV series. S.H. Figuarts Machine Winger was first seen during the Tamashii Nations 2012 event. This figure will be set for May at 4,500 yen.

Tamashii Nations To Introduce Robot Damashii Gun Great Nations!

In line with the upcoming game, Battle Robot Damashii for the Playstation Portable (PSP), Bandai Tamashii Nations will be well represented with their company-branded figure robot called GUN GREAT NATIONS and will be playable mecha in the game. Also the company will be releasing a figure robot that can be bundled together with the release of the PSP game, however there is no price listed as of this post. Battle Robot Damashii game alone costs about 6,280 yen.

Two additional DC figures has arrived in Medicom's Be@rbrick line.These are Titan's Cyborg and Robin. Each plastic figure features nine parts and amble swivel making these a nice pair of collectibles for DC fans. Each are scheduled to release this February at 1,575Yen each.

Project BM! Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style Official Images Released!

Medicom is the first to post official images of their Project BM Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style after Figure Oh Magazine vol.180 was published this month.

Project BM! Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Style stands about 300mm and is inclusive with the WizardSwordGun, 6 Wizard Rings, Ring Holder, its own RAH stand and a Connect Ring Effects Part. Set to release this September, price for this figure is 21,000 yen (about USD240.00).

As the tokusatsu series, Tokumei Sentai Gobusters is near its final episode we are reaching the biggest plot twist. The team is looking for the 13th Messiah Card to finally shut down Enter. But it is found where they least expected it. Check out the spoilers after the jump.

Aside from the S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Wizard Flame Dragon release this April, it has been announced though Figure Oh magazine Vol. 180 that Kamen Rider Den-O Liner form will follow suit. Liner Form is Den-O's final form in the series.

Previously, we reported the May release of the S.H. Figuarts Iron Man Mark VI and War Machine as featured in this month's Figure Oh Magazine vol.180. Although Marvel/S.H. Figuarts fans and collectors have already set their eyes on Iron Man, lets take a closer look on War Machine with updated magazine scan.

S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Rising Kuuga, Rising Beat Gouram and S.I.C. Putotyra On The Way

Following the announcement of the Trychaser 2000 in the S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii line, this month's issue of Hobby Japan features the S.I.C. Kiwami Tamashii Kamen Rider Kuuga Rising Mighty and Rising Beat Gouram. As of the moment Bandai only released images of the figures in its prototype stage. Release date and price has yet to be announced as of this post.

TAJADORUUUU!. Kamen Rider OOO Tajadol Combo returns, now for the S.I.C. line. I'm waiting for this to arrive because I wanted Bandai to redeem from their S.I.C. Kamen Rider OOO Tatoba that looked great but with so many irks on its execution. Primarily (and what most Tatoba owners experienced) the falling and easily broken pieces.

There will be a huge debate over this. It is confirmed that Osamu Kaneda will direct the upcoming Kamen Rider x Super Sentai x Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z. Kaneda was also the director of the first Super Hero Taisen which garnered mix reviews.