Tokusatsu Roleplay Toys Thread
 

I realized we have general threads for stuff like Figuarts, FrS, SO-DO, and Shodo, but not roleplay toys. So I thought it would be nice to have one at last so we can all talk about them in general, share new info, talk trivia, and so on without being restricted to a certain series or toy company. So, without further ado, enjoy folks.

Simple Ground Rule
Let's just talk roleplay toys, so no mecha, figures, collectables, or model kits. :rock:

I know there was the DX Ultra Spark and the Ultra Replica version, but what about the Dark Spark?

FYI, so not a Transformers reference despite the obvious parallels!

You mean this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zy07Mq3lBo


Off topic, I recently saw some of Wotafa's videos and he recently did some with Tsuyoshi Nonaka in regards to the toys he worked on. According to Nonaka, the Ranger Gun/Stick from Zyuranger pretty much re-used elements of the Maximillian from Jiban, specifically how it folds up and stuff.

When the OG Dark Kiva gets a CSM of his belt:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgL2XpMjL2Q

Found it by chance but yes folks, that's Mr. Shinya Niiro aka King with the CSM Dark Kivat Belt.

Cool.

Bandai announced the Dictator 30th Anniversary Edition because Blue Swat turned 30.

https://x.com/hobby_magazine/status/1816772032732037170

It's Premium Bandai.

Definitely getting it if it keeps the old gimmick.

https://x.com/kotetsutoysjp/status/1816985502362534249

Yoooo that is sick. it even has a safety?

The DX Ultra Spark and Ultra Replica are great, but I don’t think the Dark Spark gets as much love in the roleplay toy scene. It would be awesome to see a high-quality version of it, especially considering its design.

I believe they released one two years ago? As an Ultra Replica, I think.