Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Dairanger influences in Power Rangers

Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993) was the series after Zyuranger, the original series that they adapted in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Dairanger suits were not used, but they were planned to be used for Power Rangers Lost Galaxy as the 'Ancient Rangers' but when Varlie Vernon (Kendrix) fell ill and had to replaced by Melody Perkins (Karone), those plans fell through. I am covering every little thing from Dairanger that was used in Power Rangers.


Chi Beasts and Kibaranger (1993) / Thunderzords and White Ranger (1994)
These things were obviously used in the second season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also, the monsters of course, except for a choice few... a Birdcage monster, a jug monster, and a Joker (cards) monster.


Aura Changer (1993) / Manga Morpher (1999)
The henshin device of the main five Dairanger was modified for the Mike when he morphed into the Magna Defender in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy. As you can see, they scratched out the red engraving on the flat part and painted over the part that said 'Aurachanger.' As for the toy, they replace the Aurachanger label with the Lost Galaxy logo and kept the red engraving but had it in black.



Gorma Emperor (1993) / Master Org (2002)
Master Org of Power Rangers Wild Force, his outfit came from the main villain who ended up not being the main villain, the Gorma Emperor. The only addition was a horn on his helmet and veins on his face. There were some differences in the costumes as well.

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