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SDCC 2015: Interview with Bandai of America
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Kickback just finished up a full interview with Bandai of America regarding to of the big questions fans and collectors have about the current Dino Charge & Legacy toylines!
The Rundown:
Legacy
- Items were never meant to be released in chronological order that's just the way it turned out over the history of releases.
- The Ninja Megazord, Shogun Megazord, & Falconzord are all obvious times to look at doing in the future in their mind.
- On the topic of Zeo, Bandai is very much a fan. Internally it's agreed that it would be fun to do so it's a very good possibility.
- Legacy Zeo Gold Ranger Power Staff? An interesting idea
- Legacy Tor? They don't want to destroy our wallets but its possible.
- Legacy as a whole is meant to be released as one roleplay and one Megazord, or sometimes 5" figures, at a time to spread things out.
- Legacy Blade Blaster at SDCC was a total mock-up, retail copy was not ready. Will follow up with us later with more info on this release.
- Thunder Megazord should be able to assume the Thunderzord Assault Team "sled" configuration but Bandai is going to follow up with the designer and get back to us post convention.
- When asked if a Black & Gold Dragonzord could be made to accompany the Megazord, their response was "would fans buy it"?
Dino Charge
- Last year we asked Bandai about the rangers in Dino Charge for their 5" line. They said then that if the character was in Dino Charge (alluding to the ll different ones in the source material) that there was a good chance of them being made as toys. This year the same question was posed, including gender swaps. Bandai says they're sticking to the original answer. If it's in the show it's likely to be a toy.
- Poisandra. Bandai is looking into it, but it depends entirely on what happens to the character in the show. They simply don't know her future in show. We asked "How about a PMC exclusive for Poisandra?" They're response. "Hey good idea!" (Kickback personally apologizes for this
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- They're very eager to see how the villains sell for Dino Charge. It's the first time since MMPR that the majority of a wave has been villains.
- Regarding more Dino Charge Megazords, as with the 5" figures, if it's in the show footage it's a very good chance it will have a toy.
- The reason there were no new reveals for SDCC, if it hasn't been revealed in the show then they can't necessarily show it in toy form without approval from Saban Brands yet. On the topic of the new Dino Chargers that were displayed, we asked what might be printed on their backsides. We'll just have to purchase them to find out
Super Megaforce
- When asked about Ranger Keys they're stance is that it's no longer the "play pattern" that's available. Not much chance of future retail releases. Exclusives for cons are a maybe.
NYCC
The show itself is getting bigger so the exclusives need to be as well. If possibel they'd like us to come this year. And they've confirmed there IS a Power Rangers exclusive for this year.
Bandai takes the fan opinion very seriously. They also want to cater to collectors and use the Legacy line as well as conventions to try and do that. They encourage fans to let them know what they think at conventions and such.
We'd like to thank Bandai America for their time over the weekend for answering our questions and being awesome in general. The team is super excited for the future and can't wait to show you what's in store next. They hope you'll come see them at this year's NYCC.
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