Post by shaxper on Aug 12, 2005 2:16:36 GMT -5
DX SPD Delta Max
On thier own, both the SPD Omega Megazord and Delta Squad Megazord were relative disappointments in my view, but their combined modes more than justify the $80+ the pair runs for in stores. Due to the nature of this combiner, I'll review the two DX robots seperately and then together.
Delta Squad Megazord
Overview: I was immediately disappointed when I removed the Delta Squad Megazord from the box. He's roughly two-thirds the size that he appears to be on the box (9" tall). Though this combiner has a few nifty little details added in that aren't shown on the box, the sum total is still less than you might expect from outward appearances.
Robot Mode: Both the arms and legs are quite short and stubby, making this look like the kind of robot that would have immense difficulty putting its socks on in the morning. Nothing else is readily remarkable about the combined robot mode.
Vehicle Mode: Some very simple, uninspired vehicles make up the Delta Squad. The one bonus is that each of them possesses a little hidden gimmick. The #1 car has mechanical arms that flip out from the back, the blue #2 jet has a hook that swings out of its bottom for carrying things, the green #3 truck has a compartment in the trailer that pushes out to reveal the gun and half the sword for the combined mode, the yellow #4 car holds the other half of the sword for combined mode, and #5 has some sort of detachable space ship/escape pod thingy on its roof.
Transformation: Highly disappointing. The feet vehicles simply flip up their noses, the arm vehicles simply attach and flip out fists, and the lead car folds in half to reveal a head. This is the most generic transformation of any Sentai DX combiner that I've ever seen.
In Conclusion: Necessary for Delta Max, but probably not worth it on its own. Nothing about this robot really seems to pay off for the $40 you're springing.
C+
Omega Megazord
Overview: Like the Delta Squad Megazord, this one was also disappointing right out of the box. The brilliant chrome shoulders clearly shown on the box are replaced by gray plastic and (who would have thought it possible!) the robot mode actually looks MORE ridiculous than it does on the box.
Robot Mode: Horrible looking arms/hands and fists coming out of his chest (does he have a hormonal imbalance we should know about?) add up to create an entirely forgettable Sentai robot. I simply do not use this mode at all.
Vehicle Mode: Surprisingly gorgious looking motorcycle (you really can't tell what the heck it is from the box art), with a lot of attention to detail. This mode just begs you to run out and buy the Delta Squad Megazord so that you have someone to drive it.
Transformation: Nothing really transforms. You just disassemble and reassemble the pieces, much like a lego project. The nice thing about this is that it leaves plenty of room for alternate modes. Even the arms detach when no mode calls for them to do so.
In Conclusion: Buy it for the bike mode, as well as for Delta Max, but don't expect anything from the robot mode...at all. Forget that there even is one.
B
Delta Max
Overview: Delta Squad Megazord and the Omega Megazord bike mode make an amazing pair on their own, but their combined modes truly make the set worthwhile. There will be no disappointments when you put these two otherwise disappointing items together.
Robot Mode: This thing is very impressive looking. The shoulder blades/cannons are my own alternate mode touch, and I think they really add something to this robot. This thing is also immense. Check out this size comparison with a 11.75" DX Rescue Megazord:
Don't worry, Rescue Megazord. Size isn't everything.
Vehicle Mode: The one unfortunate thing about this combo is that the Delta Squad Megazord doesn't just rest on the Omega Megazord bike. I've found that the only way to get him on is to flip his legs back behind him, which looks a little silly:
Instead, the directions have you disconnect the Delta Squad Megazord's legs and attach his upper body directly to the bike, while his legs attach on to the bike's sides for no reason other than to get them out of the way (see 4 pics up).
Transformation: Getting the Delta Squad Megazord to then detach from the bike is MUCH more difficult than it sounds, but the nice perk is that transforming from this combined robot/bike mode to Delta Max Robot Mode is surprisingly fast and simple. Detaching and rearranging of parts is still required, but not nearly so much as one would expect.
Overall: This combo is an absolute beauty in both modes, and well worth the $80 investment. Go out and grab one!!
A-
On thier own, both the SPD Omega Megazord and Delta Squad Megazord were relative disappointments in my view, but their combined modes more than justify the $80+ the pair runs for in stores. Due to the nature of this combiner, I'll review the two DX robots seperately and then together.
Delta Squad Megazord
Overview: I was immediately disappointed when I removed the Delta Squad Megazord from the box. He's roughly two-thirds the size that he appears to be on the box (9" tall). Though this combiner has a few nifty little details added in that aren't shown on the box, the sum total is still less than you might expect from outward appearances.
Robot Mode: Both the arms and legs are quite short and stubby, making this look like the kind of robot that would have immense difficulty putting its socks on in the morning. Nothing else is readily remarkable about the combined robot mode.
Vehicle Mode: Some very simple, uninspired vehicles make up the Delta Squad. The one bonus is that each of them possesses a little hidden gimmick. The #1 car has mechanical arms that flip out from the back, the blue #2 jet has a hook that swings out of its bottom for carrying things, the green #3 truck has a compartment in the trailer that pushes out to reveal the gun and half the sword for the combined mode, the yellow #4 car holds the other half of the sword for combined mode, and #5 has some sort of detachable space ship/escape pod thingy on its roof.
Transformation: Highly disappointing. The feet vehicles simply flip up their noses, the arm vehicles simply attach and flip out fists, and the lead car folds in half to reveal a head. This is the most generic transformation of any Sentai DX combiner that I've ever seen.
In Conclusion: Necessary for Delta Max, but probably not worth it on its own. Nothing about this robot really seems to pay off for the $40 you're springing.
C+
Omega Megazord
Overview: Like the Delta Squad Megazord, this one was also disappointing right out of the box. The brilliant chrome shoulders clearly shown on the box are replaced by gray plastic and (who would have thought it possible!) the robot mode actually looks MORE ridiculous than it does on the box.
Robot Mode: Horrible looking arms/hands and fists coming out of his chest (does he have a hormonal imbalance we should know about?) add up to create an entirely forgettable Sentai robot. I simply do not use this mode at all.
Vehicle Mode: Surprisingly gorgious looking motorcycle (you really can't tell what the heck it is from the box art), with a lot of attention to detail. This mode just begs you to run out and buy the Delta Squad Megazord so that you have someone to drive it.
Transformation: Nothing really transforms. You just disassemble and reassemble the pieces, much like a lego project. The nice thing about this is that it leaves plenty of room for alternate modes. Even the arms detach when no mode calls for them to do so.
In Conclusion: Buy it for the bike mode, as well as for Delta Max, but don't expect anything from the robot mode...at all. Forget that there even is one.
B
Delta Max
Overview: Delta Squad Megazord and the Omega Megazord bike mode make an amazing pair on their own, but their combined modes truly make the set worthwhile. There will be no disappointments when you put these two otherwise disappointing items together.
Robot Mode: This thing is very impressive looking. The shoulder blades/cannons are my own alternate mode touch, and I think they really add something to this robot. This thing is also immense. Check out this size comparison with a 11.75" DX Rescue Megazord:
Don't worry, Rescue Megazord. Size isn't everything.
Vehicle Mode: The one unfortunate thing about this combo is that the Delta Squad Megazord doesn't just rest on the Omega Megazord bike. I've found that the only way to get him on is to flip his legs back behind him, which looks a little silly:
Instead, the directions have you disconnect the Delta Squad Megazord's legs and attach his upper body directly to the bike, while his legs attach on to the bike's sides for no reason other than to get them out of the way (see 4 pics up).
Transformation: Getting the Delta Squad Megazord to then detach from the bike is MUCH more difficult than it sounds, but the nice perk is that transforming from this combined robot/bike mode to Delta Max Robot Mode is surprisingly fast and simple. Detaching and rearranging of parts is still required, but not nearly so much as one would expect.
Overall: This combo is an absolute beauty in both modes, and well worth the $80 investment. Go out and grab one!!
A-
