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Today we've got another treat for you from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. DX Gokai Machine Gao Lion is based on the same character from Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger. At least the toy is. In series context this literally IS the same Gao Lion from Gaoranger. Once the Gokaigers gained his approval he descended from Sky Island and became the latest Gokai Machine!

This figure while based on the character and original toy, is more of an homage to the over sized BIG DX Gao Lion. It's almost a match for the size of that release but more importantly it homages the massive Gao Centaurus mode that the original BIG Gao Lion could create. When used with Gokai Oh that form is known as Gao Gokai Oh.

When the Shinkenger keys were used while Gao Gokai Oh was formed, Gao Lion underwent a transformation to become a full set of armor components and Shinken Gokai Oh was formed! This reveals the massive Reka Daizantou that made up his torso and hips as well as the kanji symbols placed around his body. This specific placement of kanji of course hoamges Shinken Oh. So Gao Lion actually winds up being a double homage to both Gaoranger and Samurai Sentai Shinkenger!