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So back in 2009, there was brief interlude in Power Rangers programming. Rather than bringing in a new series, Disney opted to broadcast a touched up version of the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
There were of course toy releases from this line. The Megazord, relabeled the Dino Megazord, was released. The toy was of course not as complex as the original figure, but was being sold at MSRP that reflected this.
Somewhere in the middle of this season, Saban retook the license from Disney, and basically implemented the Legacy series, which took these redesigned toys and blinged them out with better, more screen accurate paint applications and die cast metal parts.
The Legacy Dragonzord, released in Summer of 2014, can combine with both the Legacy Megazord and the Dino Megazord (which makes sense, as they are the same toy). Generous paint applications all around, though kind of expected given the $80 price tag.
I do miss that chrome on the original toy, though.
Die cast content is limited to the feet of the toy.
Long story short, the figure no longer features the lights and sound of the original. However, it does improve upon the original by having greater articulation in the arms and legs, a longer and more articulated tail, and a sleeker overall look.
The Dragonzord combines with the Megazord in two ways - it takes over the arms and legs to form the Dragonzord Battle Mode, and combines with the entire Megazord to form the Mega Dragonzord.
Combining the toys is very similiar to back in the 90's, though combing the Mega Dragonzord is a bit more annoying, as you need to take off the Pterodactyl as well as lower the chest piece on the Tyranosaurus. Also, the shoulder clips aren't as easy to put on.
DSC_1014
So back in 2009, there was brief interlude in Power Rangers programming. Rather than bringing in a new series, Disney opted to broadcast a touched up version of the original Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers.
There were of course toy releases from this line. The Megazord, relabeled the Dino Megazord, was released. The toy was of course not as complex as the original figure, but was being sold at MSRP that reflected this.
Somewhere in the middle of this season, Saban retook the license from Disney, and basically implemented the Legacy series, which took these redesigned toys and blinged them out with better, more screen accurate paint applications and die cast metal parts.
The Legacy Dragonzord, released in Summer of 2014, can combine with both the Legacy Megazord and the Dino Megazord (which makes sense, as they are the same toy). Generous paint applications all around, though kind of expected given the $80 price tag.
I do miss that chrome on the original toy, though.
Die cast content is limited to the feet of the toy.
Long story short, the figure no longer features the lights and sound of the original. However, it does improve upon the original by having greater articulation in the arms and legs, a longer and more articulated tail, and a sleeker overall look.
The Dragonzord combines with the Megazord in two ways - it takes over the arms and legs to form the Dragonzord Battle Mode, and combines with the entire Megazord to form the Mega Dragonzord.
Combining the toys is very similiar to back in the 90's, though combing the Mega Dragonzord is a bit more annoying, as you need to take off the Pterodactyl as well as lower the chest piece on the Tyranosaurus. Also, the shoulder clips aren't as easy to put on.