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Power Rangers The Movie Legacy Falconzord Gallery
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It's been a long time coming but the Power Rangers Legacy toy line has finally made it's way to the era of the original theatrical Movie & Season 3 of the original series. So it's time for us to take a look at the Legacy Falconzord! And we've included a full comparison between it and the original vintage Falconzord! Honestly this'll be a pretty straightforward review. There's not much to this figure, but I'll try to elaborate on the significant points. Packaging Much like the 5" Legacy Movie Ranger figures, the packaging of the Legacy Falconzord does it's best to approximate the vintage movie style packaging the line had in 1995. Now that isn't quite a 100% match-up in this case. As you can see I've included some comparison shots with the Vintage Falconzord in it's box (figure comparisons further below too). You can see that the box is much more narrow, the film reel is gold rather than red, and of course there are a few other differences minor differences, particularly on the back of the box. Overall I don't feel it quite hits the mark as well as the Legacy Megazord, Dragonzord, etc did. But it gets the job done. The interior tray is the standard cardboard we've gotten used to with the Legacy line, obviously nothing like the styrofoam of the old days. Now of course the original Falconzord was also eventually released in standard MMPR Season 3 packaging as was the Megazord after their short run in the "Movie Edition" style boxes. It's stands to reason that such a release could materialize for the Legacy Falconzord and the forthcoming Legacy Ninja Megazord. Figure The Legacy Falconzord comes packaged in 3 parts. The primary body and the two wing tips. This explains the smaller box when compared to the original. To get the wings on you just need to plug them into the sockets on the end of each wing stub. It's a little tricky as there's a sliding extending joint inside the wing to fiddle with. This facilitates the wing articulation you get when posing the Falcon. But this is the only assembly you need to do to get the full figure. At first glance it really is a pretty nice and impressive looking figure. Now I've included as many feasible comparison shots between the original & Legacy as I can to illustrate the similarities & differences properly. The primary feature of the Legacy that I see people site as it's superiority over the original, is that you get lots of fully painted details that on the original were decals. Now this IS nice. There's no denying that these paint apps are crisp, they really look great. This is especially true on the underside of the falcons' neck, where the gold trim and black center of the neck on the original were cumbersome decals. Now while the paint apps are clearly less difficult to deal with, in at least this location, they really aren't accurate. They just don't match up to the show model. Of course there are some paint apps that weren't even applied as decals on the original. Like the black lining the rib cage of the Falcon, those weren't present on the original in any form. The backside of the Falconzord of course features the best use of the paint apps, the lining around the tail as well as the broad wing design. These look great, again the original decals were troublesome multi-part pieces. I actually applied the decals to my vintage Falconzord jsut for use with this gallery to demonstrate how the Legacy stacks up. Paint apps that do work aside, there's almost no qualitative functional difference that makes the Legacy Falconzord better than the original. Sure, the legacy Falconzord features diecast feet, really nice diecast feet. It has a hinge in the end of the wing that lets you pose them at some cool odd angles the original just can't achieve. The neck has a much more full ranger of motion up & down. The tail does as well, allowing you to rotate the Falconzords' wings fully forward, stand it flat-footed, and fold the tail up sufficiently enough that it can hold that pose while standing. The original can't do that because the tail couldn't rotate up far enough. These are totally true positive things to say. But that barely differentiates the figure enough from the original to truly call it a "Legacy" release in my opinion. The claim of die-cast parts on the packaging literally applies just to feet, that don't really need it to even be functional. While the wings are articulated, the wingspan still winds up being just a tad bit shorter than the original. While the paint apps look great, the gold is off from original toy. Now to me the show accurate paint apps matter a bit more, but for some I can see how the lack of gold chrome would disappoint them. To each their own. But here's the real buzz kill of this figure, there's no Zord Builder present, period. For people who've collected the Legacy line up til now and who've lodged legitimate complaints about how the Zord Builder system breaks up the design structure of a toy, you're in the clear now. At least in this case. But if you've got a collection consisting of Bandai America Megazords from the last several years, you'll find this one's literally incompatible with anything else on the market right now. The implementation of Zord Builder into Legacy products has been declining with each release. To the point that it's marginally present in the Tigerzord & Thunder Megazord, just to facilitate a single combination. And on the Falconzord it's absent entirely. There are some fold out clips on the wings that look to facilitate what I can only guess would be a combination with an eventual Shogun Megazord. But the only other figure currently teased on the packaging and known to be in production is Legacy Ninja Megazord. But the clips that were present on the underside of the original Falconzord, that allowed it to combined with the original Ninja Megazord, are not present in any fashion on the Legacy. So exactly what are they planning in terms of combining it with the Ninja Megazord? Final Thoughts Honestly I just don't see any reason personally why you should buy the Legacy Falconzord when compared to a vintage Falconzord, especially if you already own the vintage one. Diecast feet, paint apps, and some rather pointless wing hinges do not sell me on the idea that I need to own a new version of a toy that I already own a perfectly fine representation of. If those 3 points work for you, then this is the toy for you. For me the vintage does everything it was always intended to do, won't cost me $79.99 (or $59.99 if TRU could make their mind up), and will just generally be the same toy in my eyes. Hopefully my photos and review will convince you to make a decision. Regardless of what you choose, enjoy! |
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I think it's a neat little toy with the added articulation making it just that much more superior to the original. Not by much, and not at $60, but still superior.
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As a great movie villain once said "This is not my bird". $59.99 is still too much for a bird with diecast feet that's slightly smaller than the vintage bird. This is more like a $40 bird at best. |
I think more articulation in the wings would be necessary for me to really see it as a large step up from the original, because as it stands, the original functions well enough for me to not really have any desire to grab this.
I don't hate it, I've always had a strange fondness over the Falconzord (And unlike a lot of people, it wasn't because I was a Tommy Superfan). I just really loved it. But I really think this figure shouldn't have been a separate zord, and just been held off to be released with the Ninja Megazord. I know it'd kind of screw over the Shogun fans, but the individual release and a $60-80 price tag for something that does so little alone is just too large of a pill to swallow, for me. |
Looks overpriced and unspectacular. I wouldn't pay $30 for this. Actually I wouldn't pay anything because it's so useless by itself I'd never want it.
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On it's own it just doesn't do anything. I mean I DESPISE Zord Builder as a system. It's just awful how designs are compromised to include it for the sake of a gimmick. But this toy doesn't even feature it. Rendering it the most useless Power Rangers toy on the market right now. It can't interact with anything other than a toy that at best won't be out for another 6-8 months. This was very very poor planning on Bandai's part. |
I had money burning a hole in my pocket and a 20% off coupon to TRU. I was considering picking this up, but I picked the box up from the shelf and its so small and light. It felt incredibly unsubstantial for the amount of money they're asking, even at $48.
I can't imagine paying $80 for it, like many did. |
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Otherwise I'll agree it kinda sucked for Samurai-SMF. |
Aside, I forgot how nice the gold chrome or whatever was on the original Falconzord. I pulled mine off the shelf just to get a good look at it after seeing it in the gallery. So pretty~
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I guess once again I'm in the minority of those who want this no matter what and damn the expense...
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If you want a Falconzord, get the original off eBay. They only tend to go for about $25-30.
The problem is that, for all this does, it's really as much of a static piece as the original. Otherwise, wait and see what the new Ninja Megazord and Shogun Megazord has to offer before you take the $80 plunge (Or at least wait until TRU stops dicking around and corrects it's price). |
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The $80 price is ridiculous for a 99% plastic bird that does nothing. $60 is just as ridiculous. If retail was $40 I could maybe see that. But this figure in no way shape or form offers any qualitative addition to it's design that the original toy lacked, at least not one that would set it apart by this kind of price gap. It's just crazy to think that $80 was where they started with this thing. Because they knew collectors, or at least many of them, would pay that for it. |
$25 would be a stretch for this thing. This price hiking is unacceptable. And while this and shogun were my first zords as kids, i cant pay such jacked up prices for something like that. I would love Thunder, but again, 200 is just too damn much
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Found one today at my local TRU, i was kinda excited about it as well. i had the original but once again key word was HAD. so i jumped on one. i don't care its not as big or fancy as the original but it was a must for me.
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One thing pointed out in the review is that the clips are not the same as the original, meaning it will combine in a very different way? If that's the case, steering folks to an original on ebay may not be the best choice if that fan is building a Legacy Collection, since the original probably won't be compatible. Rather, I'd be more inclined to simply wait for the inevitable 40% off sale.
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The original Falconzord is not rare. There are no scalper prices. You can find the bloody thing opened and completed for $15 on eBay. There's a bid for one mint in sealed box that's going for a whopping $20 right now. For those wanting a little more, you can generally find a near completed Ninja Falcon Megazord (Usually the only thing missing is the ape zord's swords) for around $50. If you have full intent on buying the upcoming Legacy Ninja and Shogun Megazords, then fair enough (Since I totally want those, too). But you don't have to feel obligated to drop $60-80 solely for the Legacy Falconzord just because you believed the original is going for super high prices online because it's 20 years old. Quote:
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Simply that this thing offers nothing in the way of value that justifies it's bloated price. You may as well buy an original if you're willing to pay $60-80 for this thing. And based on pricing if the Legacy Ninja Megazord tops out between $80-100 I'd probably recommend someone go vintage with it too. If there's not going to be a qualitative difference between the 2 other than some negligible features, I just don't see the point of the Legacy even existing. Quote:
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$60 bucks was not breaking the bank for me. as far as not being compatible with other zords, that's not really a problem for me neither as i only intend on getting the white tigerzord and trying to pick up a dragon zord eventually. the rest aren't anything i really want to get all crazy about. i had all the orginals back in the day, however as i got older i got money hungry and decided to sell all of them off. |
You made it sound like the Legacy one is tiny compared to the original, looks about to be the same size to me
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But the original is not compatible with the upcoming Legacy Ninjazord and, presumably, Shogunzord. So, why are we even advising that? Because it's cheaper? That's not the point of owning a Legacy item. For me, I'm not buying Legacy figures because they're cheaper than the originals. It's because they are far suited to my tastes. While the Legacy Falconzord may not be an overt improvement from the original, I'm still going to buy it in order to complete upcoming Legacy Megazords. |
Well if you're buying it specifically because you want something compatible with the forthcoming zords than of course you'd pick this over the original. That goes without saying.
But Den-O's point was that looking at this solely in comparison to the original, the differences are minimal and ultimately the piece isn't worth the $60 price tag (as a UKer, I don't even need to look at it to know it won't be worth the £60 one). Compatibility with future zords isn't taken isn't what's being discussed here. |
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I guess I fail to see the logic in comparing the Legacy to the original in a "superior or inferior" type of thing. Are they both not worthless on their own? The original has some lights for it - which is neat in its own regard - but again, on its own it's just as worthless as the Legacy version.
The only difference in the two is the absence of electronics, the addition of diecast metal to the feet, the added wing articulation, and some more premium paint on the Legacy version. Remove the pricetag when comparing the two and the question is pretty simple - do you want one to work with the Legacy Ninja Megazord and Shogun Megazord, or one to work with the originals? There is no "superior" version ... they both suck on their own and are made specifically to work with another toy. |
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And there actually are not electronics in the original. The Falconzord was gutted for it's US release. Only the original DX Tsubasamaru from Kakuranger had electronics. The US release cut those for costs. The battery compartment is still there though it's screwed shut. And there's no wiring in the figure. |
The original had elecronics? never knew that and I always had one. and I always thought it looked like it should/could...unless they were stripped out for the american release?
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hey now, I think I only read your first paragraph and then typed my question. So there :p but yeah i shoulda read it all.:o
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This is my take on it:
It's a good release, designed to do exactly what it was made to do....improve on the original, make money, and inspire hype for its later components. Yes, it's smaller, and alone both the original & Legacy Falconzords do little on their own. But the sculpt & paint over the originals aging stickers, and it's loved/hated Zordbuilder gimmick put it over the original. Not to mention the cost of finding and getting the original, and it's components as it's probably well out some people's reach. Ultimately, if you love it or are all in with this line, or at the very least are planning on getting Ninja Megazord, get it now. If you're in the least bit turned off about it, don't. It's not hard people. I get giving informed opinions, that's why this is here for. But ultimately, it's up to the individual to get what they want. Besides, I have sneaking suspicion that either of this seasons future releases will come with special wingtips to facilitate the missile firing effect, just to compensate for this one-trick-pony. But that's just me. |
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Maybe there really won't be a Legacy Shogon Megazord; after all, we're definitely not getting a Legacy version of Cyclopsus, Tor the Shuttle Zord, Serpentara nor of the Alien Rangers Battleborg's.
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Hope Legacy Power Rangers Zeo is just as awesome as Legacy M.M.P.R. is.
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Go white rangers, go
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