Go Go Power Rangers!

[Wes]

Since Blade Raider an I ran the risk of hijacking another thread with our talk of Power Rangers toys, I decided to follow his suggestion and start up a Power Ranger toy thread! With occasional mentions of Casshern, insofar as they are relevant.

So, Jungle Fury toys are excellent -- if y'all come across any of the standard figures on clearance, I truly recommend them. (And if you see any extra Wolf, Camille, or Yellow Rangers, grab one for me! ) The newer RPM toys are pretty decent too, though they lack the thigh and ankle articulation of the Jungle Fury figures and therefore aren't quite as poseable. They do, however, come with a boatload of unpainted accessories.

They're also relatively cheap ($7 each) and don't come with fused joints (or covered in icky mold grease), which is more than I can say for DC Universe Classics...

And now, to respond to BR's comments from the other thread:

Originally Posted by Blade Raider

If you're a stickler for articulation like I am, don't get any of the gimmick figures. Their articulation is pretty much swivel joints at the shoulders and hips and whatever they need for the gimmick (like knees for the bikes)...

Yeah, I think the bike figures are missing the elbow and ankle hinges and thigh swivels of the regular figures. Like you, I prefer more articulation, but it's really not so bad. (I picked up the RPM Wolf Ranger with the translucent purple armor and I think I like him better than the regular figures, though compared to them he's only missing elbow joints.) It's the aesthetics more than anything that have kept me away -- I think the hips look kinda wonky on the JF bike figures. But if I don't find a regular Wolf Ranger soon (and if that set is still at WM when I go back), I may decide to settle just to have an RJ on the team.

Originally Posted by Blade Raider

I recognized the name Casshern, but had to google it. I see why PR figures would be a good base. There is 2 (at least one) figure of him out there, but I'm guessing you want him bigger.

Yeah, I'm aware of the Microman figures, but I'd like him in a 6"-ish scale if possible. Unfortunately, I don't really like any of the Jungle Fury Rangers for him! I did pick up a couple of extra Legends White Rangers, and he'll do in a pinch (if I painted all the details white and did some creative outlining, he might look like an armored Casshern interpretation), but I'd rather come up with something else. I'm considering spraypainting my extra Black Spidey white and giving him a White Ranger helmet.

[Jester]

The only PR figures I own are the, what about 7' MMPR Red Ranger, and the 5-6' MMPR Green and White Rangers and the PR:Z Gold Ranger. That's right I have 2 Tommys and 2 Jasons.

[Raph's Girl]

I have a shoebox full of Power Rangers stuff all pertaining to Tommy and Kimberly. I have a Pink Ranger bendable as well as a White Ranger bendable, candy, tv guide covers, and comics.

[doomiscool]

I have too much PR around...I think most is MMPR as that was what I used to watch
I definitely have the Titanus Megazord Deluxe, as well as some other megazords

[Jester]

Part of me is contemplating the MMPR's Megazord, 6' figure. Should I?

[Brodie]

Its pretty decent, if youre talking about the Super Legends figure. I snagged it, and I felt like a kid when I saw it.

Its overly stylized, but its pretty neat.

I have too much (not enough) Power Ranger ****. I have like....4 different Green Rangers (Original flip head, 12 inch, Super Legend, and new Extreme Legend...thing).

[Jester]

Extreme Legend?

[Brodie]

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...2042_560868470

[Ninjinister]

This is something that's bothered me since I've initially seen it...

http://www.toywiz.com/dinothundernew.html

I've been told that this is the "Battalizer Triassic Ranger", (thanks ZariusTwo) but the package indicates that he's instead known as the "New" Ranger. WtF? Any ideas why?

[Hero]

Nice one, Wes. About time mate .

I bought a Dragon Dagger a while back and cleaned it up a bit. Sadly the sound-chip is buggered to say the least.

===HERO

[Blade Raider]

I still have tons of stuff from when I was a kid, but I can't remember it all. I have all of the original Auto-Morphing Rangers (Thanks to my sis who gave me her Pink and Yellow a few years back). I rememeber Tor was my first zord. Use to keep Movie Star and Nibja Action Mikes riding it. I have it, Serpenterra, and Pyramidas stashed away with my Battle Shell and Party Wagon. I got the Command Center playset off eBay last year (I have pictures somewhere...).

Anyways, I got random toys all the way up to In-Space (Never did get the Astro Megazord. Here's hoping for a Super Legends one). Tubro and In-Space was when the figures started getting to muscular and ugly. Jungle Fury was the first time since then that they looked like Rangers and not wrestlers. I'm glad Bandai skipped the White, Green, Zedd, and Gold for the 15th figures or they would have been overly muscular too. I'm very happy to see the Super Legends continue as a sub line.

I see some talk about the Retrofire Megazords. Here's some pics of mine from when I got it (The last pic points out articulation since it's so odd.)


The leap stand has very little use. Here'sa one of the good one.


It works great with the old 5.5" monsters! Btw, Eye Guy gets tons of laughs from my family/friends because he has "boobs popping action"

The articulation is good, but odd. It's made to take a lot of great poses, but it can't take every pose you might want. I still highly recommend it.

On a side note, I'm trying to find the old Micro Machine zords to use with this figure.

I've also gotten into the Micro Megazords. The Rhino Steel is better than the bigger figures! Plus, I can do this...

Behold: Jungle Totem Pride UltraZord!


Been wondering if the RPM Micros work with the JF ones (I'm guessing not).

[Sarah]

I have most of the zords from the first few years and I got Divatox from the turbo line, I also got a train zord but I don't know what series it's from cause I stopped buying PR after the second movie. the other day I got a pile of villains but I don't know who most of them are. i'll try to post a pic soon to see if anyone here can identify them.

[Blade Raider]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I have most of the zords from the first few years and I got Divatox from the turbo line, I also got a train zord but I don't know what series it's from cause I stopped buying PR after the second movie. the other day I got a pile of villains but I don't know who most of them are. i'll try to post a pic soon to see if anyone here can identify them.

That reminds me, one of the reasons I can't fully get back into PR is because they've stop making the villians and monsters. Last year, they only made Dai Shi, Camille, and Lord Zerd and technically only Zedd is a villian (And even he turned good at one point!). Just from Jungle Fury, I'd love to have Naja, the 3 Overlords, and Phantom Beast Generals (including Camille). And why isn't there a Phantom Beast King Dai Shi? Anyways, looking at RPM, there doesn't look to be any villians aside from those Micro Machines size things that come with the Rangers. Looking at some of the RPM villians, I think I'll want some of them as toys.

Seriously, what's the point if your Rangers don't have anything to fight?

[Wes]

Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

This is something that's bothered me since I've initially seen it...

http://www.toywiz.com/dinothundernew.html

I've been told that this is the "Battalizer Triassic Ranger", (thanks ZariusTwo) but the package indicates that he's instead known as the "New" Ranger. WtF? Any ideas why?

Perhaps "Battalized Triassic Ranger" wouldn't fit on the packaging?

Also, that figure's gotten multiple releases -- apparently the original one (which apparently came with additional armor/accessories) was called the Triassic Quadro-Battalized Power Ranger. It looks like there was another "Power Rangers Heroes" release that was designated the "Red" Ranger and had slightly different paint.

Moving on, like Blade Raider, I agree that Bandai should make more villains... though I guess technically you could use the Spirit Rangers as villains if you wanted (even though they turned good as well). At the same time, I can understand why they wouldn't -- with the exception of Dai Shi and Camille, none of the other villains seemed especially long lived! The ones BR mentioned stuck around longer than the others and would have made for pretty cool toys (I'd have gotten a Jellica even before knowing anything about the show), but still.

Also, most of the villains have highly involved costumes -- it's possible that Bandai didn't want to go to the trouble of having them sculpted (and painted).

I personally want a Buffalord figure (I really liked that design -- must've been the horns and the cape ), though right now my Dai Shi is being backed up by one of those old Jagun Fighters figures. He's a tad bit shorter than the Rangers, so he doesn't look especially good next to them (though I imagine he might look fine next to one of the 6" Megazords, since they generally seem to be bigger than the monsters), but he looks good next to Dai Shi since it's not uncommon for a top villain to be larger than his generals.

[Raph's Girl]

Originally Posted by Sarah

I have most of the zords from the first few years and I got Divatox from the turbo line, I also got a train zord but I don't know what series it's from cause I stopped buying PR after the second movie. the other day I got a pile of villains but I don't know who most of them are. i'll try to post a pic soon to see if anyone here can identify them.

The Train is from Lightspeed Rescue. They did team ups with the Time Force Rangers and the Galaxy Rangers.

[Wes]

Dang -- I might have to wait until fall to buy more RPM figures! Dig the news about these upcoming gems:

5” RPM ACTION FIGURES – ... The Fall lineup brings an all-new, high octane lineup inspired by the speed and action of Power Rangers RPM, including all new 5” articulated figures. ... Prepare the Rangers for battle by flipping down the helmet’s visor.

I loves me some Rangers with revealable faces!

Coming late fall, Bandai America will continue their highly sought after Super Legends action figures. These limited edition “chase” figures feature popular characters from past Power Rangers seasons, and are perfect for all fans, young and old, missing that key character in their ultimate toy collection.

Gimme.

5” SUPER LEGENDS DIORAMA FIGURES – Each 5” Diorama Figure is posed on a stylized, brushed metal base so fans and collectors alike can showcase their highly detailed, live action look RPM Red or Gold Ranger. Figures feature a unique weapon and attachable battle effects.

Sounds intriguing... looking forward to seeing how those turn out.

More info at: http://linearranger.com/RPMNews/NewsToyFair.htm

I'm really looking forward to these Rangers!

[Blade Raider]

D'oh, I was hoping the Gold Ranger would be nmaed the...wait, can I say that on this board? For now, I'm going to say Rooster. Yeah, Rooster Ranger.

Anyways, I need to see the show (and that might be hard) before I buy into the line. I'm really not liking the Zord designs (though they are growing on me), but the Rangers look neat.

Prepare the Rangers for battle by flipping down the helmet’s visor

Kamen Rider's doing the same thing. Let's hope PR's is better.

[sdp]

I love PR my current collection is very lacking....

This is a toyline that since I got back into PR since MMPRS3 has gotten so huge that I don't think I'll ever get fully back into, though I've been tempted many times a new season comes out to get them.


Though I definitely want more, I'm thinking of just sticking to the Super Legends releases. I'd also like a set of red-ranger figures, not sure which I want yet so at the time I think I might wait for the 35th/20th anniversaries to see what they do.


I liked the XXX anniversary Red Ranger set from japan but I hate that its so expensive and they all have the same fists down pose. I also hate that the zyured has the dragonshield he shouldn't have it....none of the other red rangers have their powerups... I liked that we had 30 reds and the big one..

The american version of this was somewhat better and worse, the rangers had their poses but they only had 13 of them, no alien ranger and two repeats of their powered up forms which I didn't care for...It also made me angry that I had no money/didn't know TRU was having a buy 2 get one free sale so I could have saved $25 and never got them...

I also really liked the 7" red anniversary rangers but also for a few reasons did not get them. I was influenced that I shouldn't since they were all the same sculpt and were expensive. It also pissed me off everyone at rangerboard got them a lot cheaper and and on the 3 for 2 sale while my TRU still had them for their original price....I also didn't like that for some awful reason they made Mystic Red into his second form instead of his main form. And they butchered his second form....oh yeah and no alien ranger, why does BanDai hate the alien ranger?


So yeah I guess I'll wait to have a red ranger collection.

[Zachatello00]

Originally Posted by Wes

These limited edition “chase” figures feature popular characters from past Power Rangers seasons, and are perfect for all fans, young and old, missing that key character in their ultimate toy collection.

Here's hoping they do Kimberly. She deserves a really awesome action figure.

[Blade Raider]

Originally Posted by Zachatello00

Here's hoping they do Kimberly. She deserves a really awesome action figure.

It will be a long time until they get to any female Rangers. Their currently only doing the additional Rangers of each season (MMPR Green, MMPR White, Zeo Gold, Ninja Storm Green, etc.). Then again, you never know seeing as Lod Zedd got made. I think it'd be nice to make two collector's sets of 6 figures each. One with the 6 original Rangers (Green or White, doesn't matter to me) and the other set with all the main villians (Then Rita can finally have a figure!).

EDIT: I forgot to mention that they only make 4 different chase figures a year (right now, at least).