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Continuing the recent trend of Zyuranger/Mighty Morhin power Rangers releases we present to you S.H. Figuarts Mighty Morphin' Yellow Ranger (female body)! Wether she takes to the shelf as your Trini or Aisha, this figure will complete a team for you!

This figures Japanese counterpart, S.H. Figuarts Tiger Ranger was recently released as Tamashii Web Exclusive in Japan. But American markets got this newly sculpted, female bodied, Yellow Ranger to go with MMPR S.H. Figuarts. The Tiger Ranger figure it should be noted is what the in show suit actually looked like for at least the first season of Power Rangers. As more original US footage was needed for later seasons however a more feminine version of the costume became prominent going forward. This figure appropriately represents that version of the Yellow Ranger suit.

But for now, review time!

** Post #2 Contains additional images

Packaging
Unlike their Japanese counterparts, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers S.H. Figuarts have all been released in nearly identical boxes save for some color changes and differing official photos. Not much to say on that topic. If you've bought the 6 previous releases then you know what you're getting here.

Main Figure
S.H. Figuarts Yellow Ranger is a bit of a twist on the classic Zyuranger/MMPR base. Once again it's a new female bodied version of the character. So it's gonna be about a head shorter than your Tiger Ranger SHF. The body appears to reuse at least some parts from S.H. Figuarts Ptera Ranger/MMPR Pink. Though clearly sans the skirt. The head however is literally the EXACT same head from Tiger Ranger. To me it looks a bit too large on the smaller proportioned Yellow Ranger body.

Physical differences aside there's still the awesome quality we've come to know and love from this line of figures. Yellow ranger is made just as excellently as any other previous releases in the line. Nice tight joints, on the mark paint apps, and great sculpting.

Accessories
As with Tiger Ranger, the accessories are where it's at for Yellow Ranger! Not only does she include her own trademark accessories, but also one that completes something else nearly a year in the making! Included with Yellow Ranger are:

• 3-additional sets of hands.
• 2-Power Daggers. Unlike the pair of Daggers included with Tricera/Blue Ranger, this set is intended for Yellow to hold and use as weapons. Those that came with Tricera/Blue are intended for the Power Blaster combination. This set is molded perfectly, in the appropriate size & shape, and the Dagger holding hands included with Yellow make these fit nice and snug & look very natural.
• 1-Blade Blaster.
• 1-combined Ranger Slinger.
• 1-Power Axe Cannon Mode. This version is intended to be used as a true cannon mode of the weapon as the butt of the axe is molded in the proper position at the bottom of the barrel. This is the accurate version of the Power Axe that should be used as the cannon. The one included with Mammoth/Black Ranger was only the Axe mode of the weapon. This version also allows the Power Cannon to finally be assembled! After months of waiting this is indeed the final part necessary!

So as you can see Yellow Ranger is loaded with the perfect accessories to finally complete your Power Rangers collection! The finished Power Cannon is absolutely gorgeous. While it can be tough to get all 5 figures posed properly with the cannon, the pay off is worth it. Recreating that iconic image is completely worth the trouble, and it was more than worth the wait. And the nice thing about having a second set of the weapons that only combines into the Cannon, is that you still also have the first set for each figure to hold onto. So being able to display the standard weapons and Howling Cannon simultaneously is a huge bonus to me.

Final Thoughts
For fans wishing to finally complete a set of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in figure form as they remember it, S.H. Figuarts Yellow Ranger may finally do the trick. The Tiger Ranger/Yellow ranger snafu enraged a good portion of the fandom when this figure was first announced. While I was a detractor of it as well, I fully recognize there are plenty of people who will always see even the Yellow ranger footage from season 1, as a woman despite the footage being that of a man. This figure primarily fulfills the role of working for Seasons 2 & 3 versions of MMPR Yellow

And at the end of the day the decision to have either the male or female version of the toy comes down to which series you prefer or how you remember the character best. Zyuranger or MMPR. This one is 100% Power Ranger all the way though. It was made and marketed specifically because of and for that fan base. Buying a figure like this shows Bluefin/Tamashii Nations that this market could potentially support something like this again in the future. Hopefully something a bit more unique and extensive than a repaint. I own both the male Tiger Ranger & female Yellow Ranger actually. Despite being a die hard sentai fan, it's hard for me to say no to a nicely done figure. And indeed Yellow ranger is very nicely done.

If you'd like to take a look back at my S.H. Figuarts Tiger Ranger Gallery as well feel free! Make the decision ofr yourself which version of this figure you'd prefer. And coming up later this week is one FINAL gallery to rounf out our coverage of Zyuranger/MMPR Figuarts. The Exclusive SDCC Armored Black Ranger!