Bandai's Different shades of colors in toys

Toy enthusiasts are talking about the shade of Gold is different in new releases of the Gold Mega Mode and some of the regular Gold Ranger. Even in the Spin Sword, it has a shinier gold. This is probably because they ran out of that plastic or color. And probably because of the demand of toys. It has been 2 years and they are still making Mega mode figures (but it is hard to find Red, Blue and Green). 

With the MegaBloks Series One Blind Packs, some people found that the Gold Ranger came in different shades. The blue was darker or lighter. I know that in the Hero Pack and Series 2 Battle Damaged figure, their Barracuda Blades are of different shades. 

As for Bandai Japan, they have released more Ranger Keys in 2012 and some have noticed that the Gashapon versions of Pink Ranger Keys are of different shades. Miss America already came in a  different shade (lighter) and now keys like PteraRanger, Ginga Pink, MegaPink, GoPink and others are a bit more peach or red-ish.

Complete your Ranger Key collection!

 To complete someone's set, they are releasing 30 keys that are the ones that are missing. Most are Black, Pink, Blue, Green and Yellow because most of the Reds and other colors have already been released.

Hero Profile: Chojin Bibyun

 The series Akumaizer 3 was followed by a sequel called Chojin Bibyun which used rejected designs from the Kamen Rider series as its hero designs. At the end of the series, the heroes' bodies are destroyed, but their souls survive to be reincarnated in the direct sequel to the show, Choujin Bibyun. So unlike the first series, they had human forms.

Hero Profile: Akumaizer 3

Akumaizer 3 is a Japanese science fiction tokusatsu television series, created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. The series ran for 38 episodes in 1975 on NET, now known as TV Asahi. The series remains obscure outside of Japan, but was popular and renowned in its home country. 

 The program frequently alludes to the famous Alexandre Dumas, père novel The Three Musketeers.  Due to the inhuman nature of the main characters, the primary protagonists and antagonists were portrayed exclusively by stuntmen, with only their voices being portrayed by professional actors. Because of this, an unusual number of well-known voice actors star in the series, as the voices of the main characters. Makio Inoue portrays Xavitan., Kōji Yada plays Evil, and Jōji Yanami provides Gabra's gravelly intonation. 

The program follows the adventures of three mutant superhero-refugees from the "Akuma Clan" ("Devil Clan", in English), a vast empire that exists below the surface of the Earth, and their efforts to stop the Akumas from attacking the surface world. The three warriors are Xavitan, a half-demon swordsman, Evil, a somewhat vain and foppish sharpshooter, and Gabra, a slow- and dim-witted strongman. Together, they make up the superheroic team of the show's title. At the end of the series, the heroes' bodies are destroyed, but their souls survive to be reincarnated in the direct sequel to the show, Choujin Bibyun.

 Recently Bandai made S.I.C. (Super Imaginative Chogokin) figures.

They will soon cameo in Kamen Rider Wizard.

Power Rangers returns to Orlando through Nick Suites Resorts!

UPDATED 11/21/12

 http://attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/10/23/power-rangers-returning-to-orlando-for-a-limited-time-meet-them-at-nickelodeon-suites-resort/

I was in Orlando at the time and couldn't report on this. 

Kids or us Adult fans still have an opportunity to meet the Power Rangers and take photos during the Nick Hotel’s Power Ranger Weekend! The weekend will take place from Nov. 16 to 18 at the Nickelodeon Suites Resort in Orlando.

Here’s some of the opportunities they will offer:

Power Up with a Power Rangers Brunch – Guests will enjoy a brunch, meet all six of the Power Rangers (Samurai), get autographs, have their photo taken with their favorite Rangers, and practice special Ranger training moves.

Available Nov. 17 and 18. Four one-hour sessions to choose from:

7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

 9 a.m. – 10 a.m.

 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Noon – 1 p.m.

Space is limited.

Exclusive Meet & Greets – Meet your favorite Power Rangers and have your photo taken together. Autograph cards available during signing.

Dive-In Movie – Watch an episode of Power Rangers Super Samurai on the big screen by the Lagoon Pool. Available Nov. 16 and 17 beginning at 8 p.m.

Video Game Showdown- Put your gaming skills to the test at our Video Game Showdown in Studio B. Available from 7 – 8 p.m. on Nov 17.

Charges apply for each event. You may book online or call 1-877-642-5111

Official Website: http://www.nickhotel.com/plan/nick-hotel-annual-events.aspx

http://www.nickhotel.com/rangers.aspx

New Go-Busters and Kamen Rider Power-up Developments

Pictures from http://tokuinsider.blogspot.com/2012/10/new-go-busters-and-wizard-magazine-pics.html

 Wizard VS an evil Akumaizer 3.

Akumaizer 3 was created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei Company. The series ran for 38 episodes in 1975 on NET, now TV Asahi. The series remains obscure outside of Japan, but was popular and renowned in its home country. The series was followed by a sequel called Chojin Bibyun which used rejected designs from the Kamen Rider series as its hero designs.

  Kamen Rider Wizard Hurricane Dragon Style

 The riders gather, Poitrine and Akumaizer!

  Go-Busters VS Gokaiger. There is an evil Gokaiger team in a Black Zangyack Galleon. Also, the Buddyroids on strike for some reason.

  A close-up on the Gokaiger in evil form. 

  The Go-Busters' ultimate combo is the Go-Buster King.

 Enter and Escape change into Enter Unite and Escape Evolve.

TOKUMEI SENTAI GO-BUSTERS VS KAIZOKU SENTAI GOKAIGER THE MOVIE: Release Date- 1/19/2013 Screenwrier- Shimoyama Kento (Wrote for Shinkenger Light Samurai Special, Goseiger, Gokaiger and Go-Busters. Specifically, he wrote Gosei VS Shinken) Director- Shibasaki Takayuki (Directed a whole bunch of Rider and Sentai episodes) Story: Those Space Pirates have returned to Earth. But...riding on a Black GokaiGalleon, what happened to them? Moreso, where is Ikari Gai?! The Go-Busters and Gokaiger are compelled into a head-on fight! Furthermore, UNEXPECTED CHARACTERS also participate in this war. Who could they be?