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The last few years in tokusatsu have had no shortage of thrills for nostalgic fans. It's been so cameo-tastic, my head spins thinking about just how many former heroes have returned, or been reinterpreted with a new twist, all in homage to the old school. With that in mind, I give you this. 

In case you've been living under a rock for the past several months, the immensely awesome Shout! Factory is releasing what will quite possibly go down as the absolute best DVD release of Power Rangers that ever existed in life. Starting with a massive box set that includes every season from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to Lost Galaxy. The set is available for pre-order now, so get to steppin.

Meanwhile, it's just recently been announced that Shout! Factory is supplementing their awesomeness with sets for VR Troopers and Big Bad Beetleborgs. So, basically, they've covered everything from Saban that was ever worth getting (plus Beetleborgs). There's basically no excuse not to get this. Particularly since a special payment plan is being offered for the Ranger set, in case you don't want to throw out that much cash all at once. Ranger fans owe it to themselves to check this out. You won't find a better deal anytime soon.

Dan Southworth of "Power Rangers Time Force" is back in the ass-kicking business. This time he's starring in the new sci-fi/action web series, "Divergence." Check it out, and be sure to like, comment, and subscribe if you want to support this new project.

I am so behind. Seriously, I've been without internet for less than a week and I feel like a soap opera character who wakes up from a coma with a completely different face, voice, and personality, trying to catch up on everything I've missed. Well, in the meantime, here's a new vid featuring some of the goodies from recent Super Sentai and Kamen Rider.

Power Ranger Time Force's Daniel Southworth just simply doesn't age. I'm even more convinced of this by the latest video from Thousand Pounds Action Company, featuring Dan and fellow ass-kicking stunt actors, Reuben Langdon and Mark Musashi, whose combined list of credits could block out the sun. It's increasingly amusing to see people on youtube completely outdo the action in Hollywood films that were produced, based on some of the same video game properties. Come on, Hollywood. Step it up a notch.

2012's OTHER new Super Sentai series, Akibaranger, is set to go in a couple months. For those still unaware, it's an adult-themed series airing in a late night time slot, targeting the nerdy audience that follows these shows around like white on rice. Here's a behind-the-scenes promo, with a truly hilarious ending. I'm not sure if this show will light my world on fire, but as a secondary series, it has my attention. Plus, I love the Red suit. Even the crazy anime helmet hair.

How much win can one movie possibly contain? We'll find out in a couple months, when "The Avengers" comes out. As cheesy and unlikely as it all seems from a Hollywood film perspective, it's exciting as all hell to see the likes of so many superheroes gathered for one film. Marvel deserves some serious praise for such an ambitious project, despite whatever missteps they've made along the way. Let's do this.

Alex Heartman has been nominated for a Kids Choice Award for his role as Jayden on "Power Rangers Samurai." Nothing against Alex at all here, but... I can't help but think that this is because he's the Red Ranger, and everyone knows the Red Ranger is the coolest ever, right? Except I think Hector David Jr. has actually done a stellar job as Green Ranger Mike, consistently one of the most entertaining members of the main cast. He was utterly robbed here. But since a win for Alex is a win for Power Rangers in general, bringing added recognition to the brand, I see the sense in voting for him. Other than just wanting to support Alex, that is.