Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Nexus Anphans

Release Date: April 2026

RRP: 8800 yen

It's been nearly ten years since Bandai Tamashii Nations closed the curtain on the Ultra-Act line and integrated Ultraman into the S.H. Figuarts line, and in that time they've come pretty close to covering all of the titular heroes from the franchise's 60 year history. With the last few years having yielding the trinity of Tiga, Dyna and Gaia in the Shinkocchou Seihou series as well as Mebius and Cosmos in the standard line, it's clear that the focus at the moment is very much on the Heisei era - and as such the release of S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Nexus Anphans was the obvious place for them to go next. Nexus' base form comes as a standard retail release, kicking off what has the potential to be a wide number of releases from this unique instalment in the Ultra Series.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider 2 (Kamen Rider vs. Shocker Ver.)

Release Date: April 2026

RRP: 11,000 yen

Naturally Kamen Rider 1 and Kamen Rider 2 (aka the "Double Riders") have been a staple of the S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou range since near its beginning, and over the years various versions of their iconic suits have frequented the line. It has however previously been far more Kamen Rider 1 focused - the numerous retail versions of his final "New" suit having been accompanied by Tamashii Nation event exclusive releases of his Sakurajima and Original suits in 2018 and 2022 respectively (with a reissue of the Sakurajima suit in 2025). However Bandai Tamashii Nations have been showing plenty of Rider 2 love in the last year or so, with a new version of his "New" suit released at the end of 2025 and The Next version following a few months later. Now arguably the most important version has arrived, with the long-awaited release of S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider 2 (Kamen Rider vs. Shocker Ver.). This Tamashii web exclusive figure is based on the character's appearance in the 1972 film Kamen Rider vs. Shocker, in which Hayato Ichimonji teams up with original Kamen Rider Takeshi Hongo to foil Shocker's latest scheme.

Toybox REVIEW: Blokees Action Edition Evangelion Production Model 02 (Upgraded Edition)

Release Date: October 2025

RRP: $39.99

Blokees' Neon Genesis Evangelion range is among some of its most popular items, which is quite impressive for a company that has gathered so many licenses under its belt in a few short years. Their Action Edition model kit range has already covered all of the core Units from the Rebuild of Evangelion films, as well as some TV series editions and the pilots themselves over in their Fantastics Series line. Blokees Action Editon Evangelion Production Model 02 is a particularly interesting release as there are now two variations on the market - a standard version which is available worldwide, and an upgraded edition with revised joints and extra accessories that's currently only available in China.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Asuka Shikinami Langley

Release Date: November 2025

RRP: 8800 yen

The 30th anniversary of Neon Genesis Evangelion has brought with it a whole host of new figures from a variety of companies, with the pilots proving to be just as much a focus as the Evangelion Units themselves. The franchise has been a staple in Bandai Tamashii Nations lines like Robot Spirits and Metal Build for some time, but at long last they’ve done what collectors have wanted for years and brought the cast to the S.H. Figuarts line as well. S.H. Figuarts Asuka Shikinami Langley was released at general retail shortly after fellow pilot Rei Ayanami at the tail end of 2025, with a re-release of the pair also planned for the end of this year to coincide with the release of Shinji Ikari.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Hyper Zetton [Imago]

Release Date: April 2026

RRP: 12,100 yen

Bandai Tamashii Nations have been doing a fantastic job bringing nearly as many kaiju to the Ultraman S.H. Figuarts range as they have Ultras, as well as covering some unexpected areas of the franchise alongside the mainline series. One great example of this was Ultraman Saga, star of the 2012 film (and 45th anniversary celebration of the Ultra Series) of the same name and combination form of Ultras Dyna, Cosmos and Zero. Not to leave him without an enemy to fight, both Saga’s initial reveal and release was quickly followed on by S.H. Figuarts Hyper Zetton [Imago]. The ultimate creation of Alien Bat, Hyper Zetton quickly establishes itself as one of the most formidable kaiju (in its initial appearance at least anyway) by quickly defeating the three Ultras – the trio only able to finally overpower the creature when they merge. Like Saga himself, Hyper Zetton was released as a Tamashii Web exclusive.

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts Spider-Man (Gamerverse)

Release Date: March 2026

RRP: 9900 yen

The last few years have seen quite the revival of Capcom's various Marvel Comics-themed fighting games, not just thanks to their re-release on Marvel vs. Capcom Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics but also a number of figure releases to go alongside it. Not content with letting Hasbro have all the fun in the Marvel Legends line, Bandai Tamashii Nations have also re-joined the Gamerverse (an umbrella term used for all video game-themed Marvel figures) with their own take on these versions of the characters. After kicking things off last year with Cyclops, the roster continues to expand into 2026 with the release of S.H. Figuarts Spider-Man (Gamerverse)! Though this retail release figure might seem like one of Bandai's more traditional takes on the iconic wall crawler, being directly inspired by these games makes it a little different that just another comic-inspired version.

Series REVIEW: Space Sheriff Sharivan

Space Sheriff Gavan proved popular enough that not only was a sequel series put into production during its run, Gavan would also lead directly into said series with its protagonist appearing as a guest character beforehand. Thus episode 42 of Gavan introduced the audience to Den Iga, a forest patrolman who was fatally wounded and taken to Planet Bird for recovery. When he returned two episodes later to aid Gavan in his final battle against Makuu, he donned a red combat suit and was revealed as Earth's newest Space Sheriff following his predecessor's promotion. Space Sheriff Sharivan is both the second entry in the Space Sheriff trilogy and wider Metal Heroes franchise, running for a total of 51 episodes between 1983 and 1984. With the same creative team of Gavan behind it, Sharivan aimed to both continue and build upon the new style of superhero show its predecessor had created. 

Toybox REVIEW: S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Agito Ground Form (25th Anniversary Ver.)

Release Date: April 2026

RRP: 9900 yen

Bandai Tamashii Nations may only have a handful of Kamen Riders from the Showa and Heisei Phase 1 eras left to release in the S.H. Figuarts Shinkocchou Seihou line, but with how highly in demand some of these figures have gotten over the years reissues are certainly never a bad thing - especially when Bandai take the opportunity to slightly improve on them along the way. With Kamen Rider Agito celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 it's the perfect opportunity for Bandai to bring the second Heisei era Rider back to the line, particularly since it hasn't been back on the market since its original release all the way back in 2015. S.H. Figuarts -Shinkocchou Seihou- Kamen Rider Ground Form (25th Anniversary Edition) is a retail release, and the first of several Kamen Rider Agito Figuarts releases planned for 2026 and 2027.

Special REVIEW: No.1 Sentai Gozyuger: Polar Beginning

Super Sentai may be on indefinite hiatus as far as further series are concerned, but that doesn't mean the franchise has completely run out of steam yet. Thanks to platforms like the Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club streaming service that's still plenty of opportunities to tell more stories through the likes of mini-series and one-off specials, with more from No.1 Sentai Gozyuger among the first of its offerings in this "post-Sentai" landscape. No.1 Sentai Gozyuger: Polar Beginning transports us back to the year 2005 and the first Ring Battle, shedding more light on the past of Mashiro Kumade - the first Gozyu Wolf who would later re-join the battle for the rings as the sixth Gozyuger, Gozyu Polar. Interestingly the one-off special was written by Keiichi Hasagawa (Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Nexus, Kamen Rider Gotchard), rather than series head writer Akiko Inoue.

Toybox REVIEW: Blokees Action Edition Evangelion Proto Type-00

Release Date: September 2025

RRP: $49.99

Over the last few years Chinese company Blokees have taken the toy collecting world by storm, wowing buyers with their range of affordable yet accurate articulated model kits and blind box figurines. The number of licenses they’ve gathered in this time is equally impressive, with the likes of Transformers, Pokemon, Marvel, Ultraman, Kamen Rider, various anime properties and more under their belt. But certainly among their most talked about properties is Neon Genesis Evangelion, with the company celebrating the series’ 30th anniversary with a new range of model kits in their Action Edition line. It’s a line I’ve had my eye on for some time, and with a lot of my Revoltech Evangelion collection now pushing 15 years old I was keen to update it with something a little more modern. Blokees Action Edition DX Evangelion Proto Type-00 is their rendition of Rei Ayanami’s Unit as it appears in the second Rebuild of Evangelion film – a snap together model kit suitable for builders of all ages and experience.