Well, as we all know; Bandai of America has changed the mecha from "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" and turned them into "Power Rangers Samurai" Zords. Here are some side by side comparisons of the individual Zords and the Megazord itself.
(thanks to message board members for the images)
Cheaper plastic and less fun galore!
The Zords have been dumbed down and less articulation.
The Zords DO NOT GO INTO EMBLEM MODE. Weak.
The Zords have been dumbed down and less articulation.
The Zords DO NOT GO INTO EMBLEM MODE. Weak.
Lion Origami
(USA top, JP bottom)
Unpainted Kanji
Shins are not painted
No receptor's for Tiger's Drills
Shins are not painted
No receptor's for Tiger's Drills
Dragon Origami
(USA top, JP bottom)
Smaller, Compact structure
Tail is sword now?
Unpainted Kanji
No Samurai Helmet Storage
No emblem mode
Bear Origami
(JP left, USA right)
Hallow Limbs
No hiding place for head for emblem mode
Turtle Origami
No visible changes
Almost Identical
Almost Identical
Monkey Origami
(USA top, JP bottom)
No black face
Hallow Limbs
No Moving Hands
Cannot Fold to Emblem Mode
Beetle, Tiger & Swordfish Origami
All Zord Smaller/Compact
Swordfish Tail Changed & No Missiles
Apparently they are still able combine with the DX Megazord.
Cannot Combine! "DaiTenku" :(
I think it's too early to count out this emblem mode considering we thought that the rerelease of the Dino Megazord some thought it wouldn't be able to go into tank mode.
ReplyDeleteAlso Big Bad Toystore says the auxiliary zords are supposed to combine into this bird. http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BANA10042&mode=retail
Wow. The US versions look weak compared to the jp version. I was going yo buy it since the JP ver is so expensive now and I just got into shinkenger. After seeing these pics I think I'm gonna pass.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the info and pics .