Samurai Gattai Series Hiden Chouchin DaiGoyo

This guy was released on the 19th of September, and I only managed to get it today. Yes, it's a very busy semester... the uncle still remembers me as a regular. Hahah.

Back in 2006, we had Zuban which functions as a sword and a mecha. It has all the nice gold chrome and makes retarded phrases just like in the show. That was the cute part as he can only speak his name just like a POKe'MON! He was a nice addition to my Boukenger Collection (my favorite Super Sentai Series).

Gekiranger had no need for anything like this in 2007. LoL~

Then came 2008, the Go-Roader GT for Go-Onger. Essentially, it is a rolling wheel and Engine Soul "Casette Player". Yeah, that's how I described it and the mechanism. I didn't like this piece of junk and it was just there for completion sake and another wretched Engine Soul.

Again, DaiGoyo belongs to the class of "Mecha-Like Ally." (Is there any better terminology?) This time, a lantern that can transform into a robo! What was nice about him, is again, the interactiveness of mimicking the in-show counterpart. It makes a couple of on-screen phrases (around 10) which I adore. I think Bandai Japan made quite some effort into design this so that kids will buy it:

1) Role Play Weapon: Stick + Lantern!
2) Mecha Robo and the ability to combine with 4 Origami(s)!
3) Comes with 2 Hiden Disks! And it can store up to 8 Hiden Disks!
4) Speaks like the in-show counterpart and lights up!

Therefore, you can see the play value here. It is not a standalone piece of mecha because it can swap limbs with Shinken-Oh, so there's more reason to get it unlike Go-Roader GT!

Bought the Bandai Asia (Hong Kong) Licensed Version at S$80.00.

Boukenger Candy Toy DaiVoyager

This one's the re-issue from Bandai Asia (Hong Kong). Sheng Tai Toys actually managed to import all of the Candy Toys for this series!

In retrospect, DaiVoyager was one of the coolest Candy Toy Robo owing to the exception articulation points absented in the Deluxe Version which focused more on the electronic aspects.



Image: Stickers are not applied.

Unfortunately, there are several loose joint issues with the toy. Not sure if I am the only one or it was a manufacturing glitch. In addition, the sticker quality was at its worst with poor contrast of details and faded printing.

Retailing at S$9.95 each @ OG.

It's Morphin Time!

Announcement:

Disney has decided to broadcast remastered episodes for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the coming January 2010 on ABC Kids.

This further confirms the fact that Samurai Sentai Shinkenger will not be adapted for the new Power Rangers Series, and Power Rangers RPM is indeed the last season as of now.

It is currently unclear if all 3 seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will be aired on TV or back to adapting the Japanese new series for the next season in 2011.



By Bandai America Incorporated:

BANDAI AMERICA POWERS UP LIKE IT’S 1993; BRINGS BACK MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS IN NEW TOY LINE

Go! Go! Get your Power Morphers - it’s Morphin’ time! Bandai America will bring the best-selling Power Rangers toy line back to its intergalactic, prehistoric roots with the “five teenagers with attitude” that started it all in a new collection of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys. The inaugural and most recognizable of 15 Power Rangers themes, this powered up Mighty Morphin line will feature both fresh and nostalgic play and collection experiences. Including action figures, vehicles, Megazords and role-play items aligned with the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series premiering Saturday mornings January, 2010 on ABC Kids; the highly anticipated toys will begin to arrive at retail by the end of this year.

As the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers took over the air waves - and your brain waves - in 1993 they made an unforgettable impact on pop culture. Showing that heroes come in every color, teamwork conquers all, and girls really can rule (unfortunately for good and evil), they took entertainment and play-time by storm. With three TV seasons, a motion picture and thousands of toys, the Power Rangers have spent 17 straight years in the top ten best-selling boys’ action figure brands in the US according to The NPD Group.

“The original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers captivated the country in 1993, and many kids who played with the toys now have children of their own,” said Tim Wills Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, of Bandai America Incorporated, “Families can experience their ‘morphin’ time’ once again as a whole new generation of kids are introduced to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toys.”

“I’m tickled pink to have had the opportunity to be a part of this juggernaut children’s action series and brand,” says Paul Schrier, former Mighty Morphin actor and director, “The good-natured humor and strong messages of teamwork and friendship really hit home with audiences everywhere and I can’t wait to see what’s next from this fountain of heroic action!”

To kick off the refreshed toy line, fans and families will get ready to battle not only for the salvation of the universe, but also for $11,000 in cash prizes in Bandai America’s “Power Up Video Challenge” contest. Consumers will be challenged to view a Power Rangers “cliffhanger video” online or at one of more than 2,000 movie theatres in the U.S., and then submit their own unique ending in a mini-movie or story-board at Bandai.com. Selected by both peers and a judging panel, the winning video and story-board entries will receive $10,000 and $1,000 in cash prizes respectively. Participants learn more and enter to win between October 1 and December 15 at www.Bandai.com.

Gattai Complete!

Got Candy Toy GoGo Shovel and GoGo Mixer today, which completes the Ultimate DaiBouken Set.

I was pretty lucky, as there was one of each left. SirenBuilder got restocked though, which prompts the question of whether DaiVoyager will be imported; that only time will tell...

Available at S$9.95 each as usual.

Shopping Therapy @ OG

Argh! What a horrible recess week, and I felt that I really need a break...

A shopping therapy seems like the idea to go since OG is holding its 47th Anniversary, and every S$75 nett purchase entitles you to be a member for a year. Yeah, sounds like wasting money for the sake of becoming a member.



So I went to OG (Albert Complex) at Bugis, with the intention of buying Boukenger Candy Toys. However, my initial plan was foiled when there were no more GoGo Shovel and GoGo Mixer left. There were quite some stock the last time I went... So the total amount doesn't quite add up with GoGo Drill, GoGo Crane, GoGo Jet and SirenBuilder (3 Boxes).

Then, I had to resort to an emergency plan... Operation Overdrive!



Originally, I intended to get them (Mission Response Sentinel Knight and Moltor) only when they are cleared at S$5.00... but for the sake of having to make up the numbers, I had to go for the current prices of S$8.00 each.

More shocks along the way when the cashier said that the candy toys are not applicable for the 20% discount on regular items! In that case, the labels are so misleading! *Annoyed* I clearly remembered buying a candy toy at OG (People's Park) at 20% off some time back.

Anyway, I was really messed up with the calculations and all, so in the end, the total came out to be S$74.20. And I had to buy a box of Hello Panda to top up the S$1.00. -_-|||

The only amusing thing I saw today was 2 kids buying DX DriveMax Megazord. Now going for S$38.00, parents are more willing to buy them for their kids. LoL~ One Mum who was queuing in front of me and one other Dad who was pestered by his son earlier on. Happy faces with getting DriveMax Megazord! 6 year-olds sure are easy to please... Congrats to Bandai America!

S.H. Figuarts - Kamen Rider Diend

No new items for Shinkenger yet; Daigoyo is only due for release tomorrow in Japan.

The second piece of my Kamen Rider Decade Collection @ the friendly price S$34.00.

All that's left is Kamen Rider Decade Complete Form which is not yet released.

Chara Fortune - Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Secret Character

As promised, this post reveals the secret character of the Calligraphy Fortune Samurai Sentai Shinkenger!

It's Crying Takeru! Cute?