Power Rangers Samurai Megazord

Away from the 4 inch figures, gotten this Megazord awhile back when they first started the sale. The Power Rangers Samurai Megazords which had a standard retail price of $79.90 dropped to $69.90 which now has 20% off.

As we all know, due to past releases by Bandai America, disappointment is usual part and parcel but seriously, the current Samurai ones are so much better, I have to give Bandai America props for this line. Let's hope they don't fail us again when the next line comes out.

As usual, the paintwork isn't as high quality as the Japan counterparts, complaining doesn't help so the details needs a little kick start, with  Gundam markers on stand-by, I filled in all the details that the actual toy doesn't have, the other bad news is the lack of the emblem modes which to me isn't a big deal at all.

First up, the Red rangers Lion Folding zord, only missing minor details, panel-lined the side of face of the lion, outlined the eyes black and the PR logos on both sides of the front legs, may get red acylic paint to continue the fire kanji on the back upper part of the hind legs. 

The Pink ranger's Turtle Folding zord has good details, I just panel-line the logo on the left flipper.

Probably my least favorite, Blue Ranger's Dragon folding zord, maybe due to the fact that Bandai America changed the transformation, outlined the eyes and panel-lined the body with a black gundam marker. Sprayed the gold piece to give it a withered effect.

The yellow ranger's Ape fold zord has poorly details face so I touched it up and panel-line the ape's mouth. 

Lastly the Green ranger's Bear fold zord has a green nose, coloured it in and outlined the eyes black, sprayed the gold piece to give it a withered effect.

In Megazord mode, I sprayed the buckle and the gold parts of the head piece for the withering effect, painted the hilt of the sword black.
Overall, I love the outlook of this version compared to Shinken-oh. This is one Megazord thats hard to pass up and now with on-going sale prices, real good play-value, combinable with a number of other zords, what could be better.

Gigazord aka Samurai Haoh

Yes, finally got the last Megazord from Power Rangers Samurai, the Bull Megazord. Through relentless searches though department stores, finally gave in to the devil's den called ebay.
Yes, it is impossible to find a Bull Megazord in Singapore. Basically the last wave was cancelled due to low sales.

The basic window box is much similar to the other previous Megazord releases.

The Megazord looks cool, slicker then the Japanese counterpart and only a pinch on the wallet.
Looks more humanoid and less brickish look. With the basic Power ranger Megazord articulation, Bull Megazord has poseable arm which turn 360.

In it's bull mode, looks more like a robot lying down, no articulation in this mode but has wheels on the back and the disc are used as wheels too.

Much like the previous Samurai Megazords, paint details is not say the worse but could be alot better, what I usually do is customise them, by using a Gundam marker used for model kits, I panel-lined most of the details on Bull Megazord and the rest.

Now the time, you all been waiting for, the combinations of all 3 Megazords.

Samurai Megazord plus Samurai Clawzord plus Samurai Battle cannon and Bull Megazord equals to Gigazord or Samurai Haoh.

This is an awesome mecha which really looks impressive on the shelf. With the high price on the Japan versions, this is definitely a cheaper alternative. With the major disappointment in the 2007 release of the Power Rangers Overdrive Megazords, this set certainly redeemed credibilty for Bandai America's rendition of the Power ranger toyline. If you love big combining robots and love Power rangers or Sentai, this is definitely is sure bet.