Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ryugen Budou Arms

Release Date: September 2025

RRP: 11,000 yen

Kamen Rider Gaim's introduction to the Shinkocchou Seihou line came as a bit of surprise - not one that was by any means unwelcome but there are arguably much far dated figures in the S.H. Figuarts repertoire more deserving of a spot in Bandai Tamashii Nations' "true bone carving" line. That said - Gaim and Baron quickly justified their existence with not only improved sculpts and proportions, but also the implementation of the "Arms Change" gimmick that brought a whole new level of play and display to the figures. Although an additional Pine and Ichigo Arms Change set for Gaim released earlier in the year, it's not much fun only having two Riders to use the gimmick with - especially when Gaim has such a big roster. 11 years after the release of his original figure S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ryugen Budou Arms is the third Gaim Rider to receive the true bone carving treatment, though this time coming as a Tamashii Web exclusive rather than a standard retail release - a sure sign that it isn't 2014 anymore.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Gozyu Wolf (Sentai Ring Limited Edition)

Release Date: October 2025

RRP: 9900 yen

The 45th anniversary of Super Sentai saw the franchise make its grand return to the S.H. Figuarts line, and even though Bandai Tamashii Nations still don't seem confident enough to release full teams at the very least it seems established enough to have become a mainstay. Every red hero from the current series has been released since (with a few sixth rangers and Shinkocchou Seihou figures thrown in for good measure), and this has carried through to the 50th anniversary and No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger. Though a standard retail release, S.H. Figuarts Gozyu Wolf feels particularly special as it's billed as the "Sentai Ring Limited Edition" and includes the aforementioned gimmick item from the series itself. Together with all the rumours circulating about the future of Super Sentai and its transformation into Universe Heroes going forwards, there are a lot of reasons to consider this a pretty notable release.

Top 5: Tamashii Nation 2025 Reveals

Bandai's annual Tamashii Nation events are always a good time but the 2025 edition felt particularly stacked in regards to reveals, particularly if you're a fan of tokusatsu. While there were a lot of great reveals from the worlds of anime, live-action, video games and Western animation as well (Star Wars: The Clone Wars S.H. Figuarts has got to be a contender for one of the most unexpected reveals of the weekend), if you are a fan of Kamen Rider, Super Sentai and Ultraman then there was A LOT to salivate over. As always I've picked out my personal favourite reveals from the event, but I have to say it was much tougher to narrow down than usual.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ryuki

Release Date: August 2025

RRP: 9900 yen

It doesn't seem like all that long ago that simply having all the Heisei era Kamen Riders in the S.H. Figuarts line was a big achievement (who can forget the agonising wait for Kiva?), but suddenly we're also one step away from having all the Heisei Phase one Riders as part of the S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou line as well. Last year we saw Bandai Tamashii Nations kick off a big multi-Rider series with the release of Kamen Rider Gaim figures, and in 2025 they're doing it all again with the original big multi-Rider series - Kamen Rider Ryuki. S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ryuki kicks a whole new range off for S.H. Figuarts' premium line, and if you're planning to get them all - you better strap yourself in for an expensive commitment. Ryuki himself is a retail release, but based on Bandai's current release patterns it seems unlikely the others will follow suite.

Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series Devastator

The individual Constructions have some good scenes in Transformers: The Movie (arguing with Soundwave over rule of the Decepticons, flexing their trumpet skills at Starscream's coronation), but when it comes to memorable moments nothing quite compares to them uniting to form Devastator at the Battle of Autobot City. After effectively bringing the city to its knees, it's only the arrival of Optimus Prime and the Dinobots that turns the tide in favour of the Autobots. After carefully analysing the pros and cons of each individual figure, it's now time to bring them all together and see what Studio Series Devastator has to offer. Five releases and around $200 later, does the gestalt live up to expectations?

Individual figure reviews can be found below;

Studio Series Scrapper

Studio Series Bonecrusher

Studio Series Hook & Long Haul

Studio Series Scavenger

Studio Series Mixmaster

Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series Mixmaster

Release Date: August 2025

RRP: $42.99/£34.99

2025 has been a pretty great year for Transformers, with two full Combiners completed in its Generations lines, a further one kicked off for completion next year and a fourth successfully backed via Haslab. But while most of this is off happening in the Age of the Primes line, Studio Series (or more specifically, the range formerly known as Studio Series 86) has been busy with the show's first gestalt team and only one to appear in Transformers: The Movie - the Constructicons. It's been a fun few months slowly picking these up piece by piece, but now it's time to round things off with Studio Series Mixmaster - the last Voyager Class-sized piece of the puzzle.

Special REVIEW: Girls Remix in Halloween Party

The Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club pulls from all corners of the Kamen Rider franchise when it comes to inspiration for its specials, and one of its most deserved and overdue offerings in recent years is Girls Remix - a celebration of the heroines of Kamen Rider. Whereas the first Girls Remix special in 2022 was a largely self-contained crossover, when it returned in 2025 with Kamen Rider Majade with Girls Remix it hinted towards a much bigger storyline. Luckily fans haven't had to wait too long for the next instalment, as it gets into the spooky season with Girls Remix in Halloween Party. Key cast members Akiko, Rinne and Hana return once more, this time bringing in new characters from Kamen Rider Kiva, Kamen Rider Wizard, Kamen Rider Geats, Kamen Rider Gotchard and Kamen Rider Gavv.

Toybox REVIEW: Doctor Who The Master & TARDIS (Vortex Edition)

Release Date: October 2025

RRP: £44.99

The Doctor Who toy line's move to (predominantly) B&M exclusivity has allowed for the reissue of figures long out of production, but among them there's always been one significant adversary that's been curiously forgotten. Despite being the longest serving incarnation and the only one to face off against all seven classic Doctors, the Anthony Ainley version of The Master has only ever had one release - a Planet of Fire two-pack alongside the Fifth Doctor all the way back in 2010. Even more curious is that the figure isn't even of his standard costume, instead being the three-piece suit he wore in that story. For years fans have wondered when a new Master would join the collection, and now 15 years later the wait is finally over. The Master & TARDIS (Vortex Edition) set is the latest figure to join the Character website exclusive range - sporting a "higher specification deco applied over base colour plastics for extra detail" to their general retail counterparts.

Toybox REVIEW: Transformers Studio Series Scavenger

Release Date: August 2025

RRP: $24.99/£24.99

Several years in and Studio Series 86 (even if it’s not technically called that anymore) still has a few surprises up its sleeve, debuting its first combiner figure in 2025 with the release of Devastator. That said, being the only combiner that appears in Transformers: The Movie means there isn’t a great deal of choice either. Hasbro have ensured fans haven’t had to wait too long to complete their Constructicons, with the team steadily releasing over the course of the year. Studio Series Scavenger is part of the final pair to release, coming as a Deluxe Class figure alongside the Voyager Class Mixmaster – mirroring how Scrapper and Bonecrusher kicked the team off earlier in the year.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Galactron

Release Date: July 2025

RRP: 19,800 yen

The Ultraman franchise has lots of legacy aliens and kaiju that first debuted during the Showa era and have continue to appear to this day, but arguably most of its newer offerings haven't reached the same iconic status. However if there's one kaiju that's come close, it's undoubtedly Galactron. First debuting in some of Ultraman Orb's strongest episode, variations of the robot superweapon have gone on to fight numerous other Ultras in the New Generation - including Geed, Taiga and Decker. Its origins were even explored in the Orb/Geed crossover movie Connect the Wishes!, where we learned they were created by the artificial intelligence Gillvalis. Put simply, Galactron is a pretty big deal as far as modern Ultra kaiju go. And at long last Bandai Tamashii Nations have FINALLY recognised this with the release of S.H. Figuarts Galactron, based on the orginal MK1 model that appeared in Orb. Galactron is a Tamashii Web exclusive release.