The Power Rangers and Super Sentai Thread

Eric · 11-19-2008, 06:14 PM

As a Power Rangers fan, I decided to make a thread discussing both Power Rangers and Super Sentai toys. It's MORPHIN' TIME! Or, HENSHIN!

What are Power Rangers? Five (or three, depends on which series) teens morph into brightly-colored spandex-wearin' superheroes that beat up monsters that threaten their world. And when the going gets tough, the Power Rangers call upon their Zords when the monsters grow bigger! The Zords combine to form a super robot called the Megazord, for some BADASS GIANT ROBOT ON GIANT MONSTER ACTION!

As for Super Sentai, it's more or less the same. I may need someone to tell me what Super Sentai is about. I know what it is, I'm just too lazy to post it.

Maximus_Prime · 11-19-2008, 06:21 PM

Well I loved the MMPR (original) line and just the beginning of Zeo the most but I am always fascinated with the Zords.

The RPM series figures are on the verge of releasing now as well

Eric · 11-19-2008, 06:26 PM

I just LOVED the original Megazord. I'm glad Bandai's releasing a new one, even if it is bit stylish.

POWER RANGERS: RETROFIRE 5INCH MOC MMPR MEGAZORD BIN - eBay (item 270305155486 end time Nov-25-08 15:10:30 PST)

Venksta · 11-19-2008, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Eric

I just LOVED the original Megazord. I'm glad Bandai's releasing a new one, even if it is bit stylish.

POWER RANGERS: RETROFIRE 5INCH MOC MMPR MEGAZORD BIN - eBay (item 270305155486 end time Nov-25-08 15:10:30 PST)

Had no idea something like that was going to be made. Its very killer looking. Hopefully I can find one cheaper then the one in that auction. Hope they do some of the other old Megazords like this.

autobotblaster · 11-19-2008, 07:28 PM

rpm's toys are gonna rock(hopefully)
i just want to know what the soul chips/cell chips sound like, i cant imagine any other voice saying" GETA GETA" or " doru doru". of course they will change the dialogue but still. you guys know what i mean

Eric · 11-19-2008, 09:52 PM

BTW, does anyone know when the Mighty Morphin' Megazord is coming out? Because I REALLY want this figure now, just for the nostalgia.

ilikepuppies · 11-20-2008, 09:05 AM

it should be in stores any day now along with the rpm toys ... but does anyone have the rpm megazord? really looking foward to getting one myself

er... my stores dont have them in stock yet but they have been seen in store elswhere

Vangelus · 11-20-2008, 03:19 PM

Comparison of the High Octane Megazord vs the DX Engine-Oh:

High Octane Megazord vs Engineoh Review (Lots of pictures!) - RangerBoard

Bandai of America didn't win, this year. :O

Chosen · 11-20-2008, 03:59 PM

Well, it's certainly not as disastrous as Operation Overdrive. Somehow, I almost, almost like it a bit more than Engine-Oh. I think it's the eyelids making the eyes less giant and conspicuous, and $25 is a palatable price tag. Still, I'd never get either, so what do I know?

Sucks for fans that the electronics (and cell chips) are totally gutted.

Vangelus · 11-20-2008, 04:42 PM

Yeah, I do want to give it props for having nicer looking robot fists. That's all I got though. XD

ilikepuppies · 11-20-2008, 05:59 PM

great, thanks for that link, i think ill buy it because i doubt ill ever get the go-onger version :\

Eric · 11-20-2008, 10:28 PM

*Sigh* Well, as Chosen said it, it's not as bad as Operation Overdrive. We never even got a Flashpoint Megazord here in the states.

Shin Densetsu · 11-20-2008, 10:36 PM

I keep hoping Bandai decides to make a SOC MMPR Megazord(I keep forgetting the sentai name for it).

Vangelus · 11-20-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

I keep hoping Bandai decides to make a SOC MMPR Megazord(I keep forgetting the sentai name for it).

DaiZyuJin!

I honestly have an easier time remembering them by their sentai names than their megazord prefixes, dunno why.

Chosen · 11-21-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

I keep hoping Bandai decides to make a SOC MMPR Megazord(I keep forgetting the sentai name for it).

I'd love that, but it does strike me as an odd SOC choice, only because the line isn't marketed to the US and I'm sure Zyuranger just doesn't have that kind of recognition in Japan.

Maybe if we were getting more of those imported SOCs that Toynami had promised to distribute. What the heck happened there?

Someone else had to actually mention it to me, but does the style of the Retrofire Megazords remind anyone else of the CMs Corp Mecha Action Series figure style? I definitely like them enough that I was tempted by the $30 shipped BIN, but I don't want to pull another Super Legends and pay secondary market money on cheap figures, plus they have their own unique assortment.

Shin Densetsu · 11-25-2008, 08:26 PM

I heard the Retrofire(fully articulated 5" Megazord) figures are out!

Vangelus · 11-26-2008, 02:06 AM

Ladies and gentlemen, may I present:

Team HILARIOUS OVERKILL

(candy toys rule)

Roanstalker · 11-26-2008, 08:08 AM

The Mecha Action series is mostly 'show accurate' in their stylisations. Maybe some more detailing here and there but not overly different to the show. But the Retrofire MMPR Megazord/Daisyujin is too different. I thought it would be a poseable version of the show's Megazord

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ilikepuppies · 11-26-2008, 08:36 AM

wow, those candy toys are more posable than the full size version

Shin Densetsu · 11-26-2008, 08:52 AM

Just found a review for the Retrofire zords. Click here to check them out!

What is with the inconsistent articulation?

Vangelus · 11-26-2008, 02:46 PM

I'm guessing Bandai budgeted out the parts allotment badly or something. Doesn't that kind of thing happen to Star Wars figures sometimes too? Like, they don't have the budget to have two elbow joints, so one's posable while the other's fixed?

(unless that stopped happening years ago, haha)

Sol Fury · 11-26-2008, 03:11 PM

Reminds me of how Wheeljack from Transformers Armada rotated on one wrist but not the other. Thought that kind of thing was history now, though.

omega ranger · 11-26-2008, 03:48 PM

Ah, yes, Power Rangers. I'm hoping to get back into toy collecting for Power Rangers this year, especially with these new figures and only one mainline Megazord line this year. I'm hoping- and it looks like- the toyline will be much better than previous years.

I also did some exploring into 2009 Super Sentai and getting caught up with the finale of Jungle Fury. Even though I am not a full-time fan, I still love my Power Rangers.

Shin Densetsu · 11-28-2008, 01:41 AM

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Doesn't that kind of thing happen to Star Wars figures sometimes too? Like, they don't have the budget to have two elbow joints, so one's posable while the other's fixed?

(unless that stopped happening years ago, haha)

Yeah I think that stopped happening during the ROTS line. I am still puzzled why some of the jedi had a hinged knee, and then the other leg had a ball jointed knee. Huh?!

Same deal puzzles me with these retrofire zords. At the end of the day, the candy toys reign supreme.

Eric · 11-28-2008, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Just found a review for the Retrofire zords. Click here to check them out!

What is with the inconsistent articulation?

Well, I can safely say that I'm definitely gettin' MM Megazord now!

He'll look great next to my Revoltechs.

11-19-2008, 06:14 PM	#1
Eric Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 84	As a Power Rangers fan, I decided to make a thread discussing both Power Rangers and Super Sentai toys. It's MORPHIN' TIME! Or, HENSHIN! What are Power Rangers? Five (or three, depends on which series) teens morph into brightly-colored spandex-wearin' superheroes that beat up monsters that threaten their world. And when the going gets tough, the Power Rangers call upon their Zords when the monsters grow bigger! The Zords combine to form a super robot called the Megazord, for some BADASS GIANT ROBOT ON GIANT MONSTER ACTION! As for Super Sentai, it's more or less the same. I may need someone to tell me what Super Sentai is about. I know what it is, I'm just too lazy to post it. Attached Images

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Venksta Its in the details Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 64	Quote: Originally Posted by Eric I just LOVED the original Megazord. I'm glad Bandai's releasing a new one, even if it is bit stylish. POWER RANGERS: RETROFIRE 5INCH MOC MMPR MEGAZORD BIN - eBay (item 270305155486 end time Nov-25-08 15:10:30 PST) Had no idea something like that was going to be made. Its very killer looking. Hopefully I can find one cheaper then the one in that auction. Hope they do some of the other old Megazords like this. __________________ Venksta's 3d Artworks

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Vangelus The One True Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 72	Comparison of the High Octane Megazord vs the DX Engine-Oh: High Octane Megazord vs Engineoh Review (Lots of pictures!) - RangerBoard Bandai of America didn't win, this year. :O __________________ Vangelus Reviews: Toy Videos to Entertain

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Vangelus The One True Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 72	Yeah, I do want to give it props for having nicer looking robot fists. That's all I got though. XD __________________ Vangelus Reviews: Toy Videos to Entertain

11-20-2008, 11:36 PM	#14
Vangelus The One True Fan Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 72	Quote: Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu I keep hoping Bandai decides to make a SOC MMPR Megazord(I keep forgetting the sentai name for it). DaiZyuJin! I honestly have an easier time remembering them by their sentai names than their megazord prefixes, dunno why. __________________ Vangelus Reviews: Toy Videos to Entertain