Super Sentai minipla appreciation thread!

EpsilonX · 02-23-2021, 11:48 AM

Here's my minipla collection (plus a few others that I didn't care enough to move)

ShiShiLeo · 02-28-2021, 10:44 AM

We finally got a look at the Zenkaiser minipa

http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/20210228_sentai

The blog also shows the Yu-Do figure. They look better, but obviously lack the transformation and combination forms.

Kurona · 02-28-2021, 11:05 AM

You can't just leave it there when Minipla have provided the best-looking Zenkaiohs yet!

ShiShiLeo · 02-28-2021, 11:16 AM

Those definitely look great but at what cost!

The individual robos in the humanoid form look like little pogo sticks. Not being able to split the legs really ruined the Minipla for me. Also, the the combined forms use optional parts-swapping for the feet which makes me think it will be unstable without them.

I commend Bandai for attempting a triple change Minipla but these look rough. Especially right next to the Yu-Do counter parts.

I might have to wait and watch a few of the episodes to determine if I want the Minipa or the Yu-Do. It's funny how getting both sets would feel like a double dip. I picked up the Yu-Do and the Minipla for Kiramager.

EpsilonX · 02-28-2021, 03:27 PM

The combined forms look great but I kinda hate the ranger versions. I think I may be skipping these. Oh well, my wallet doesn't mind.

Those Yu-do, on the other hand, are looking nice.

Infinitevirtue · 02-28-2021, 03:50 PM

I'm in the opposite boat. lol. I don't really care for the Yu-do but I do like the way the combined modes look with the minipla. Might end up getting them though maybe I should try and track down kirameiger too.

Kurona · 02-28-2021, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShiShiLeo

I commend Bandai for attempting a triple change Minipla but these look rough. Especially right next to the Yu-Do counter parts.

I mean, honestly? Over in Transformers it's pretty rare for a triple changer to have all three modes be good -- and right here? The combined mode is superb, and the animal/dump truck modes are excellent! So I'd say job well done

EpsilonX · 02-28-2021, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kurona

I mean, honestly? Over in Transformers it's pretty rare for a triple changer to have all three modes be good -- and right here? The combined mode is superb, and the animal/dump truck modes are excellent! So I'd say job well done

I was thinking the same thing - get the Yu-Do for the ranger modes, and the minipla for the rest. You can put them side-by-side like in the blog.

Sunred · 02-28-2021, 05:41 PM

Magine and Vroon look like they got one leg and Zyuran and Gaon look like they got one leg but two toes.

ShiShiLeo · 02-28-2021, 07:33 PM

You know what? I'm surprised they didn't make the Yu-Do set based on the human forms. I don't know what we're calling all the different forms but I mean this one:

(Untransformed? Civilian?)

I think if they did that, I would have been more inclined to pick up the Yu-Do and the Minipla together.

02-23-2021, 11:48 AM	#1791
EpsilonX Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 1,835	Here's my minipla collection (plus a few others that I didn't care enough to move) __________________ Currently watching: Kiramager, Lupinranger vs Patranger

02-28-2021, 10:44 AM	#1792
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,255	We finally got a look at the Zenkaiser minipa http://bandaicandy.hateblo.jp/entry/20210228_sentai The blog also shows the Yu-Do figure. They look better, but obviously lack the transformation and combination forms. __________________ Keep Your Mind / Be Open Window / Everyday 🐉

02-28-2021, 11:05 AM	#1793
Kurona Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Daitenku Temple Posts: 5,216	You can't just leave it there when Minipla have provided the best-looking Zenkaiohs yet! __________________

02-28-2021, 11:16 AM	#1794
ShiShiLeo Suprise Gamma Future Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 1,255	Those definitely look great but at what cost! The individual robos in the humanoid form look like little pogo sticks. Not being able to split the legs really ruined the Minipla for me. Also, the the combined forms use optional parts-swapping for the feet which makes me think it will be unstable without them. I commend Bandai for attempting a triple change Minipla but these look rough. Especially right next to the Yu-Do counter parts. I might have to wait and watch a few of the episodes to determine if I want the Minipa or the Yu-Do. It's funny how getting both sets would feel like a double dip. I picked up the Yu-Do and the Minipla for Kiramager. __________________ Keep Your Mind / Be Open Window / Everyday 🐉

02-28-2021, 03:27 PM	#1795
EpsilonX Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York Posts: 1,835	The combined forms look great but I kinda hate the ranger versions. I think I may be skipping these. Oh well, my wallet doesn't mind. Those Yu-do, on the other hand, are looking nice. __________________ Currently watching: Kiramager, Lupinranger vs Patranger Last edited by EpsilonX; 02-28-2021 at 03:36 PM..