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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 9, 2012 16:32:24 GMT -5
Does anyone have any information on the "Bandai Dino MegaZord Diecast Collector Edition" that was shown at this year's Comic Con? It looks like a re-issue but with a new paint deco, DIECAST and maybe some added articulation and not the watered down version last released. This could be the Dino MegaZord we have been waiting for! ;D  Does anyone know anything more? I'm surprised more information on this was not released. |
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Post by TheMazingerZ on Aug 9, 2012 16:58:38 GMT -5
This is the first time I've seen it! Looks awesome!!! Any more pictures? How good is it on articulation? I'm definitely interested... ;D
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Post by actionawesome on Aug 9, 2012 18:05:47 GMT -5
I saw it at SDCC. Honestly, it looked identical (to me) to the SRC one. Just much larger. It looked very interesting. They had ZERO info about it though. LAME
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 9, 2012 18:57:29 GMT -5
Yeah, I can't believe there is not more info on it. The only thing I do know is that it is coming out in 2013 but I don't know where and for how much. I did find out from another board that this could possibly be a re-release of the 2010 MMPR Megazord with certain parts remolded in diecast metal. I would hope that since Bandai is going through all the trouble of recasting parts in diecast that they would also give it actual wheels were necessary and not just nonfunctional molded wheels along with added articulation and details. This is of coarse the same company giving us the EPIC DX Mazinger Z but at the same time they could be sitting back and seeing how the DX Mazinger Z does here in the west before they do more with the Dino Megazord. Who knows  Here is a better picture I found:  |
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Post by Chen on Aug 9, 2012 19:13:40 GMT -5
So its a non-combining toy based on a combining toy but with better paint and articulation? Well it looks good but I think ill stick with the SRC one, but kudos to those who will buy this its still one of my MMPR Zords.
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Post by Chen on Aug 9, 2012 19:14:36 GMT -5
This should also be in the Power Rangers/ Sentai thread.
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 9, 2012 19:21:45 GMT -5
I believe it does break down in to the individual Zords. Sorry if this is in the wrong forum. I'm stil lnew around here  I saw diecast and thought about this forum. Can someone move it? |
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Post by actionawesome on Aug 9, 2012 21:56:34 GMT -5
It does breakdown.
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 10, 2012 4:17:22 GMT -5
Chen, thanks for moving this to the right spot.
I liked the proportions of the 2010 re-release Dino MegaZord but I did not care for the molded wheels and the ablility to link up with the Vehicle Zords which had pilots way out of scale.
If Bandai adds real wheels, takes away the Vehicle Zord attachment gimmick and adds the diecast this will be a must have. More articulation would be icing on the cake.
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Post by droutmaster on Aug 10, 2012 14:43:25 GMT -5
while this is going to be made in diecast which is pretty cool, this toy version of the Megazord i never liked it. Its that concept of the stupid skinny long legs with a wide upper body and the stupid interchangeable part gimmick crap, still prefer the old one. And since this is just a reissue of the 2010 version in diecast version then its not gonna have extra articulation.
would love that it had more articulation but it was sacrifice for the stupid gimmick of interchangeable parts that it kills it.
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 10, 2012 21:55:29 GMT -5
I never had the original Dino MegaZord but I have to say, I like the actual look of the proportions on the this new MegaZord in robot mode.
To me it is much like the difference between the original Bandai GoLion and the Toynami Masterpiece Voltron.
It looks like there is a lot of potential with this upcoming MegaZord namely giving up the cost saving and child safety issues that plagued the 2010 version. Seeing how this is the "Collector's Edition" that should be easy.
Here is a good comparison video I found between the original and the 2010 Dino MegaZord (what the "Collector's Edition" is based on):
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Post by actionawesome on Aug 24, 2012 11:53:48 GMT -5
while this is going to be made in diecast which is pretty cool, this toy version of the Megazord i never liked it. Its that concept of the stupid skinny long legs with a wide upper body and the stupid interchangeable part gimmick crap, still prefer the old one. And since this is just a reissue of the 2010 version in diecast version then its not gonna have extra articulation. would love that it had more articulation but it was sacrifice for the stupid gimmick of interchangeable parts that it kills it. If you want more articulation and diecast then get the Super Robot Chogokin one. That line is awesome and the figure looks amazing! All the SRC Sentai figures have been fantastic. Heck, they got me into Super Sentai! |
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Post by actionawesome on Aug 24, 2012 11:57:19 GMT -5
I never had the original Dino MegaZord but I have to say, I like the actual look of the proportions on the this new MegaZord in robot mode. To me it is much like the difference between the original Bandai GoLion and the Toynami Masterpiece Voltron. It looks like there is a lot of potential with this upcoming MegaZord namely giving up the cost saving and child safety issues that plagued the 2010 version. Seeing how this is the "Collector's Edition" that should be easy. Here is a good comparison video I found between the original and the 2010 Dino MegaZord (what the "Collector's Edition" is based on): Thanks for linking that video. I had not thought of it like the Masterpiece Voltron. Hmm. Might look good next to mine. |
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 25, 2012 23:04:40 GMT -5
I am definitely picking up the Super Robot Chogokin version. I have a Super Robot Chogokin Dai Guard and I love it.
It is amazing there is no more info on this toy. I am begining to feel like how I felt when I first heard of the new Vehicle Voltron and then the silence came.
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Post by Cyrano on Aug 26, 2012 22:26:54 GMT -5
Bandai of America isn't the best at communication. I doubt we'll hear anything until this is a lot closer to release.
My money's on TRU exclusive.
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Post by actionawesome on Aug 27, 2012 14:06:46 GMT -5
Well, this thing was almost missed at SDCC. If you were not looking, or did not know it was there, you would have missed it. Heck, it took me 3 days to find it. LOL
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Post by sdfcommander on Aug 27, 2012 23:48:47 GMT -5
Here's hoping we get more information at the Singapore Toy Game and Comic Convention (STGCC) www.singaporetgcc.com/It is said Bandai Asia is showing the complete Thundercats line up there so lets hope they also show some Power Ranger love by giving us more details on the Dino MegaZord Collector's Edition.  |
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Post by actionawesome on Sept 14, 2012 22:49:48 GMT -5
Anyone find any info about this bad boy?
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Post by DUKE 77 on Sept 22, 2012 22:23:08 GMT -5
I hope there will be a diecast DragonZord and Tintanus too to come with this one!
When Bandai made the 2010 MegaZord and Mix & Morph Titanus, why didn't they release a 2010/2011/2012 DragonZord as well to complete the set?
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Post by droutmaster on Sept 22, 2012 22:38:50 GMT -5
This new megazord where is base of came out when Disney(?) was transmitting the original MMPR, however the show itself was never successful because they edit to much and make it look stupid (with the all bullcrap of colorful letters for sound effect and hide the "violence of the show"). during the time the show was aired and decaying, they announce the mix and morph titanus but bandai of america had no plans of making dragonzord even though they made the green ranger(ridiculous). after that the show got cancel(what a surprise) and the dragonzord to go with the megazord 2010 never saw the light of day.
That mix & morph Titanus was and is horrendous, bandai america overkill it by making it a bit way to small than the megazord and a gimmick that has no sense whatsoever and has no purpose. your better off making the mix of parts manually as oppose using the titanus gimmick because of the danger of breakage of the mechanic.
however i will admit it had the better stickers design than the stupid bolt thing.
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