The Toku Thread
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It was literally one of the designer's kids who wanted more poseability that apparently convinced them to do this. The production committees are really out of touch in regards to toys.
Edit: To give you an example Shirakura who is in his late 50s when asking for how to make sentai robots popular again went looking for help from a guy who was pushing 81 and known for not caring about toys.
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I'm definitely interested in checking out Shin Kamen Rider whenever it comes out. Whatever happened to Shin Ultraman, anyway? *goes to look it up* Oh...it comes out TODAY in Japan. Well, I guess reviews will probably come trickling in, at some point.
As for Sentai robots. I think part of the problem is that they're trying to sell SO MANY little toys, that the combined robot itself doesn't really look all that appealing, anymore. *gets out his cane and spectacles* Back in MY day, the combined robot was the main focus, not all the little doo-dads and secondary and tertiary robots, all sold separately. (I'll admit, there are exceptions to this). I can see more poseability being appealing, though.
As for Sentai robots. I think part of the problem is that they're trying to sell SO MANY little toys, that the combined robot itself doesn't really look all that appealing, anymore. *gets out his cane and spectacles* Back in MY day, the combined robot was the main focus, not all the little doo-dads and secondary and tertiary robots, all sold separately. (I'll admit, there are exceptions to this). I can see more poseability being appealing, though.
Oooh, wait, Geats...like Goths. Ancient warriors and stuff. (Yes, it took me THIS long to finally look up what "Geats" could actually mean)
en.wikipedia.org
A Kamen Rider based on different kinds of ancient warriors could be cool.
Unless "Geats" means something else entirely, like a acronym or something.
Geats - Wikipedia
A Kamen Rider based on different kinds of ancient warriors could be cool.
Unless "Geats" means something else entirely, like a acronym or something.
i mean, I saw the show so... yes?
Shout! will be releasing Kuuga on Blu-Ray.
news.tokunation.com
Kamen Rider Kuuga to Release on Blu-Ray for North America This September
Shout! Factory today at Anime Expo and via press release has announced the next Kamen Rider series to receive a North American, English subtitled release on Blu-Ray and it is none other than the fan-favorite series of Kamen Rider Kuuga. Kamen Rider was one of the first series to be officially...
news.tokunation.com
Crossover time!
Ultraman, Ultraseven, and Taro will meet with Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and Spider-Man! No word on if Spider-Man will get to use his mech or not. And, no love for Zoffy (arguably the second Ultraman), Jack (the third Ultraman), or Ace (who still came before Taro), huh? Sure, two of those guys are nigh-identical to original Ultraman, and Taro is FAR more iconic, but still.
Ultraman Crosses Over With Spider-Man & Iron Man From Marvel/Tsuburaya
Ultraman comic book writer Mat Groom announced at Anime Expo's Ultraman Arrives: Super Anime Extravaganza panel in Hall H at the Los Angeles Convention
bleedingcool.com
Ultraman, Ultraseven, and Taro will meet with Iron Man, Captain Marvel, and Spider-Man! No word on if Spider-Man will get to use his mech or not. And, no love for Zoffy (arguably the second Ultraman), Jack (the third Ultraman), or Ace (who still came before Taro), huh? Sure, two of those guys are nigh-identical to original Ultraman, and Taro is FAR more iconic, but still.
Is it related to the Rise/Trial of Ultraman comics? Those might have skipped a few Ultras...I wouldn't know for sure because my local comic shop is terrible at pulls.
EDIT: Yeah, it ties in with the comic series, which plays fast and loose with the established Ultraman lore.
EDIT: Yeah, it ties in with the comic series, which plays fast and loose with the established Ultraman lore.
First episode of Ultraman Decker is out and it was fantastic. Much better start than Trigger. Can’t wait to see where they go with this.
I really need to get around to watching revice
I fell off of toei toku cause I had my fill of the misogyny, but revice finally gave us the "Heated Drama Between Women" I've been asking for! It's very exciting to me
I fell off of toei toku cause I had my fill of the misogyny, but revice finally gave us the "Heated Drama Between Women" I've been asking for! It's very exciting to me
Oh, I do like that suit. It's like a combination between Faiz's suit and Kabuto pre-cast off (Masked Form). Looks like it's going to be video game focused from the billboards in the background. Or we're in for a season-long tournament arc. Not sure what the stylized A in the logo means.
Let's have a few more pictures of this suit:
Let's have a few more pictures of this suit:
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So, I've watched through episode 3 of Decker, still enjoying it. Kinda wish I'd kept up with Trigger; at least the mecha were carried over (and it took me FAR too long to figure out what Nursedessei was), not sure what else. Also seems like I need to go back and rewatch Dyna.
Tangentially, I really wish we would get Taiga and Z released stateside on Blu-ray. The older series are still churning out, but the newer ones seem to have slowed down?
Tangentially, I really wish we would get Taiga and Z released stateside on Blu-ray. The older series are still churning out, but the newer ones seem to have slowed down?
It looks similar to the 'horns' on his helmet, and it reminds me of Accel's "A" that was styled to look like a tachometer.