Power Rangers Legacy Megazord Action Figure

2010...$30 MMPR Dino Megazord launches the 'zord builder' concept. You could now combine battle vehicles and toy-line-exclusive elements for the first time. Once 'Samurai began in 2011, we had cross-series combinations for the first time.2013...$60 PR20 'Legacy Megazord.' Rebranded for collectors, the new version of the same mold features die-cast parts and more accurately applied metallic paint, designed to bring a sense of class to any shelf.2015...$60 PR Legacy Megazord Reissue! In 2013, the 'Legacy' line was a new idea. There wasn't Dragonzord. There wasn't Titanus. The Thunderzords were a distant dream, and not becoming an actuality. This rerelease, while technically exactly the same, fixes some of the problems of the 2013 version. While the details aren't painted on like the rest of the zords in this line, the stickers are already applied for you, and pretty reasonably too. The sword didn't fit in the hand of the 2013 version, not without chipping the paint off. That's sorted now.And best of all, while it wasn't originally designed to carry the HEAFTY weight of Dragonzord and ride in the chariot of Titanus, they've finally done 'something' unknown to the knees of Tyrannosaurus, and now I can assemble my Legacy Ultrazord without the whole thing collapsing in a dismal heap or even leaning forwards. Bandai knew they'd got the weight sums wrong as they included knee-support clips with Titanus, but even these didn't stop the dreadful lean forwards of the 2013 version. You literally couldn't create Ultrazord without staring at it in fear that it was about to buckle at any moment.I'm so happy with this year's rerelease development, it's worth me paying out again for the same thing. (That's crazy isn't it?) I haven't even attempted to take this new Legacy Megazord apart yet. It looks like I have my 2013 version to play around with and separate, and this, this is my true collector's item. I haven't even chipped the face paint yet like happened straight away once I separated it from Legacy Dragonzord.Man alive. The 2015 Legacy Ultrazord is the beast we've been waiting for. (See pic if you don't believe me!)

The Legacy Megazord is a remake of the original 1993 Deluxe Megazord. This Legacy Megazord was first released in 2010 but did not feature die cast metal parts, metallic paint, shiny decals or collectors packaging. The Legacy Megazord here is a 2015 reissue from the 2013 version. Differences include alternate box art, pre-applied decals, a better power sword that fits in the Megazord's hands, and sturdier legs to support the die cast.The Legacy Megazord captures everything that the original one had. The Dino Tank mode, the way everything transforms, look etc.. however there are some issues that I have with the figure. The biggest grip being no wheels on the Triceratops or Saber tooth Tiger Dinozords. The wheels are just painted on and molded in with the rest of the body!!! No excuses for Bandai not including tiny wheels for these zords. The Dino Tank mode can't move now without scrapping the paint. The Pterodactyl also has a lack of paint, its just gray in the back. Putting her on the Dino Tank is also a big pain. The Mastodon joints are also very tight, when disassembling from Megazord mode. It feels like you're about to break the toy. Everything else with the toy is fine. It's still a very nice figure to own. The die cast metal parts are seen in Megazord mode and has some nice weight to it.A lot of the flaws that resonate with this toy is because of the 2010 version, considering the price that you're paying and the fact that Legacy toyline is aimed towards older fans of the show, you'd expect more from Bandai. They did rectify a few issues like the legs and the sword. But a premium price should come with premium quality and the Megazord falls short with that in certain areas. Overall I still recommend owning this figure. Its so iconic and it took me 22 years finally to own a Megazord and I'm proud to say I finally got one. Brings back great memories.

The Legacy Megazord from 2013 has been reprinted, but not without slight alterations. Aside from both boxes and figures being identically in nearly aspect, there a few differences to notice between the two. Let's eliminate the most obvious difference with the figurine itself: The sticker application. In the original print, the stickers had to be applied by hand. In the new reprint, the stickers are applied for you.One less noticeable difference I discovered on a YouTube video, shows the sword being easier for Megazord to grip - Where as in the original print, its stiffer. The other difference in the same video, is how much better Megazord stays intact even at a 90 degree angle; in the original, he seems to fall part even at 45 degrees.As for the exterior side picture wise, the word "Megazord" is now in gold foil on the front, but has dropped the 20th Anniversary emblem on the upper right. On the ride side, the original advertised for a single Figuarts figurine (Red Armored Ranger) and has been replaced with a more traditional still of the original five. The reprint lacks an additional paragraph of text on the same side. If you turn over the back side, the biggest difference is shown. The original showed the formation of Megazord; in the reprint, the formation and pathway to the Ultrazord has been squeezed in (this was not present in the original for at the time, there was no Dragonzord or Titanus released). On the bottom (not pictured), the reprint does not show a sticker sheet, due to application already done.Whether you have the original 2013, the 2015 reprint, or even both. you can't go wrong with either one. Both are crafted beautifully and is the perfect nostalgic Power Rangers toy for those who grew up during the Might Morphin' era. Definitely my favorite era of them all. Don't forget to check out the even more beautiful 'Limited Black Edition' currently listed on Toys 'R' Us' website.