Battlizers when done right are very cool. The single best one for me is the Samurai Shogun Mode, it is in a league of its own separate from all the others:

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/5...amuraishog.png

I thought Mystic Force was pretty sweet too, it was something that looked like a natural armor upgrade instead of weird parts poorly tacked on. It's probably the only one I'd consider to have a chance at rivaling the awesome Shogun Mode.

http://img818.imageshack.us/img818/6...tfx1qm5yux.jpg

I have a soft spot for the Time Force Red's Battlizer (but goodness not the Quantum Ranger's)

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2889/wesbattlized.jpg

Now, SPD's was very, very good, good enough to be part of Super Sentai! However, I found his silver, reflective thong seriously distracting, it just stood out in what was otherwise a cool design. What were they thinking?!?

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/9...dbattlized.jpg

He's Dino Thunder Red Ranger! He's just that pimp.

I liked the LSR Battilzer for that reason. How else are you going to turn a Motorcycle into a Battilzer Armor :lol The one thing I didn't like was the finisher where it just shot off the tires. That seemed lazy to me.

Comic: Shogun doesn't count. Damn thing only left the Megazord once. But I agree with you about one thing. Mystic might've been more a Super Mode, but it was pretty.

The LSR Battlizer does a good job of being transformable armor.

Which was a stupid, stupid decision. Why keep such awesomeness locked up in the Megazord? I mean, just look at it, it screams dimensions of power!

Anyone here knows who designed the Battlizers? Did PLEX do them?

Shogun Mode is probably the best one they ever did. Seeing that thing is just a win for win situation.

The only one I don't really agree with of your picks is SPD. I think it looks a little goofy personally. Plus...it doesn't help that Dekaranger/SPD isn't my favorite season (Ayumi Kinoshita is the only thing I like about it).

I think The LSR Battlizer could've been much better if they incorporated the tires near the feet instead of the ski's(which I never understood why there were skis in the first place,its a motorcycle).As for the Shogun mode,I personally think it went too far.I would've been happy if they just used their regular suits in the megazord.The couldve used this as the Battlizer mode.

http://morphinlegacy.com/wp-content/...asharkmode.jpg

I'm kind of the opposite there. I think the bulky look for when they're in the zords is a little weird.

Looks like this thread gets resurrected every January. So in keeping with the trend... ;)

Favorite Team Suits:
1. Gingaman! I love these things. From the craggy helmets to the Charlie Brown tunics. Weird enough to be memorable, but still well within the classic sentai design parameters. They're great. (Sidenote: IMO, GingaBlue is the hottest ever Sentai dude.)
2. Dairanger - I don't think anyone's gonna argue with me here. Those helmets. Those tunics. If it weren't for the ugly badges, these would be #1. Just beautiful.
3. Maskman - These, to me, are the most classic Sentai uniforms. Sentai minimalism at its best. And yes, I am a fan of earrings on helmets (especially when they're also bombs).
4. Gokaiger - The best interpretation of a specific theme (pirates). They slam just enough pirate iconography into classic sentai aesthetics, and the result is magical. One of my favorite things is how GokaiSilver's helmet deviates from the others -- it's a piratey bandana complete with a knot in the back. Best use of a theme in all of Sentai.
5. Bioman - Man, I'm really a fan of suits where big blocks of white break up the main color. They're so experimental and odd, especially for an 80s show. The electronic circuitry on the chests are what really push these over the edge for me. Originally, I was going to put Hurricanger in this slot, but those suits are sort of too similar to Dairanger . The Bioman suits, on the other hand, are just too cool and idiosyncratic to ignore.

Favorite Individual Suits:
1. King Ranger
2. Kiba Ranger
3. Dai Pink
4. Black Mask
5. Shinken Gold

Favorite Extra Hero Suits:
1. Signalman
2. Zeek-Jeanne
3. Signalman
4. Daikenjin Zubaan
5. Signalman

Other Awesome Designs That Might Not Count:
1. Nezirangers! So so so so cool.
2. Akibaranger. See above.
3. Shadow Jetman. Hot damn!

What about everyone else?

Hmmm...
1) Go-Busters -Sleek and fit the military theme well, apart from the brightly coloured leather.
2) Megaranger -I don't know what it is, but they just appeal to me.
3) Dekaranger -The team numbers, the head-headlights, it all looks good to me.
4) Goraigers -I was going to put the Hurricanegers in here as well, but then I realised I love the dark colours and armour of these guys
5) Ohrangers -Especially the visor designs

Favourite Individual Suits
AbareKiller
Dragon Ranger
Geki Violet
Gokai Christmas
Go-On Silver

Extra Heroes
Bull Knight
Signal Man

Awesomely honourable mention: Akibarangers

Top 5.

1) Zyuranger. I may not like MMPR that much, and I may have never seen Zyuranger, but these suits are just so iconic to any kid who grew up in the US or UK in the 90s.
2) Jetman. My first sentai that hadn't been adapted into Power Rangers and I just mean look at these guys, the suits are just so detailed and ahead of their time, they are awesome.
3) Magiranger. Love the colours, love the details and I really love how they tried something different.
4) Gekiranger. They are just awesome in how unique they feel, it also helps that they were adapted for Jungle Fury, my favourite Power Ranger show.
5) Goseiger. My favourite sentai team, and although I'm not all that hot on their Super Change, there is something about the refined detail and blend of new and old in their base design that I just adore.

Individual.

Time Fire as the Quantum Ranger is my all time favourite Ranger.
The Thunder Rangers - they were just so damn cool looking.
The Psycho Rangers - one of the coolest concepts in Power Rangers history, how come they've only ever been done once? They are just so, so, so cool looking. Blending classic Ranger design with nightmare monsters.

Teams

1. Gokaiger- A prime example of a suit design that had perfect aesthetics. The suits are simple in design (nothing but black spandex with matching color jacket and boots) but powerful and I love how the helmets had battle scars running down and the logo was placed perfectly on the suits and helmets.

2. GoGo V- They looked like life savers but in a strange way I love it and liked how the helmets each represented different rescue divisions

3. Magiranger- Loved the capes

4. Megaranger- Liked how the helmets inside represented a different kind of electronic for each member

5. Shinkenger- As I mentioned with Gokaiger, Shinkenger was in terms of suit aesthetics was very nice and liked the kanji on the helmets.

Individual

1.Gokai Silver
2. Kyoryu Gold
3. Magi Shine
4. Go-On Wings
5. AbareBlack