What Are You Watching? (American Toku Edition)

ljacone · 04-08-2013, 07:00 AM

I am also working through VR Troopers, though on my DVDs rather than on Netflix. The show is a lot like Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad in that you can tell both were designed for syndication, as they can really be watched in pretty much any order.

I'm on episode 12, and in these dozen episodes, I'd like to just mention that we have seen Kaitlin Starr in a bikini twice already. So it appears that Saban knew he could get away with some sex as well as violence by not being on a network.

(EDIT: And yes, by the same rationale, female fans got to see Ryan and JB shirtless twice at this point as well!)

Also, regarding Zeb -- Metalder actually had a talking dog in it as well. He did not speak with a bad Jack Nicholson voice, but the talking dog concept is in the original!

Anyway, still enjoying the heck out of VR Troopers. I dug this show when I was 14 and I still dig it now. It's prime popcorn fare; turn your brain off and enjoy.

I also watched the first episode of Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad, which I actually just watched onlin a few months ago. Very enjoyable, even though the inserts are much lower quality than their Saban contemporaries, they make up for it with a certain level of sheer inane and bizarre supporting characters.

Malcolm and Kilokhan are darling, though. "What do you want, Kilokhan?" "POWER! It is POWER I DESIRE! What do you desire, Meat-Thing?"

AkibaSilver · 04-30-2013, 02:06 PM

Jungle Fury's playing on the morning before school on Kix so I'm kinda marathoning that along with me little brother. He doesn't like Power Rangers, so I have to put up with his snide comments. I'm up to the Spirit World (Jungle Gorilla Megazord) section, and my favourite character is definitely RJ. This is almost convincing me to watch Geki.

Matrixbeast · 04-30-2013, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AkibaSilver

Jungle Fury's playing on the morning before school on Kix so I'm kinda marathoning that along with me little brother. He doesn't like Power Rangers, so I have to put up with his snide comments. I'm up to the Spirit World (Jungle Gorilla Megazord) section, and my favourite character is definitely RJ. This is almost convincing me to watch Geki.

Hmm?
Do it. You won't be disappointed!

ZeoRangerV · 04-30-2013, 05:10 PM

I have finally found the time to start working my way through the Beetleborgs DVDs I bought months ago. Watched the first 3 episodes tonight.

Is this show utterly crazy? Yes.
Are Flabber & co completely unnecessary? Probably.
Are the villain generals stupid even for Saban standards? Yes.
Am I loving every second of it? You better believe it.

I've said for ages I'd sit through 53 episodes of crap just to watch 53 episodes of those glorious B-Fighter suits, but unlike Masked Rider this is proving to be a nostalgia trip of the GOOD kind. I know I shouldn't be enjoying it this much but I can't help but sit there with a huge grin

I also think the "kids as superheroes" element works so much better when the entire team are kids, which explained why I preferred it so much over Turbo when I was young. I can't wait to start hitting the episodes that have proper Beetleborg action.

conundrum · 04-30-2013, 05:44 PM

Shooting the Blue Stinger Gallery made me want to rewatch the 'Lost Comic' arc that takes up the second half of Beatleborgs Metallix. The Astral Borg suits are really good look but they pale in comparison to the evil borg suits (whose group name escapes me).

I think my biggest gripe with this whole show is that it feels like the beetleborgs/kids play second fiddle to the mansion monsters.

KyoryuGreen · 05-02-2013, 05:17 AM

Watched the first 3 episodes of Time Force. I really enjoyed them so far and love Katie, Trip is awesome, Not liking Jen so far, Wes is pretty cool and Lucas is good at being a dick but still good.

WhiteTiger · 05-02-2013, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by KyoryuGreen

Watched the first 3 episodes of Time Force. I really enjoyed them so far and love Katie, Trip is awesome, Not liking Jen so far, Wes is pretty cool and Lucas is good at being a dick but still good.

I watched the same show as you, it wasn't horrible but I know why we didn't watch it as kids. Lucas said mostly nothing in the last two episodes.

Matrixbeast · 05-02-2013, 10:06 AM

I'm gonna join you two in watching Time Force to see if I'm being blinded by nostalgia or if I really do enjoy it...

KyoryuGreen · 05-02-2013, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I'm gonna join you two in watching Time Force to see if I'm being blinded by nostalgia or if I really do enjoy it...

I need to do that with some more Power Rangers series too.

Matrixbeast · 05-02-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by KyoryuGreen

I need to do that with some more Power Rangers series too.

Doing this told me that MMPR was all nostalgia, and Lightspeed Rescue was pretty neat, if a tad dull (Didn't deserve the hate I had been giving it for years up to that point

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04-08-2013, 07:00 AM	#181
ljacone Uchu Kaiju Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,669	I am also working through VR Troopers, though on my DVDs rather than on Netflix. The show is a lot like Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad in that you can tell both were designed for syndication, as they can really be watched in pretty much any order. I'm on episode 12, and in these dozen episodes, I'd like to just mention that we have seen Kaitlin Starr in a bikini twice already. So it appears that Saban knew he could get away with some sex as well as violence by not being on a network. (EDIT: And yes, by the same rationale, female fans got to see Ryan and JB shirtless twice at this point as well!) Also, regarding Zeb -- Metalder actually had a talking dog in it as well. He did not speak with a bad Jack Nicholson voice, but the talking dog concept is in the original! Anyway, still enjoying the heck out of VR Troopers. I dug this show when I was 14 and I still dig it now. It's prime popcorn fare; turn your brain off and enjoy. I also watched the first episode of Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad, which I actually just watched onlin a few months ago. Very enjoyable, even though the inserts are much lower quality than their Saban contemporaries, they make up for it with a certain level of sheer inane and bizarre supporting characters. Malcolm and Kilokhan are darling, though. "What do you want, Kilokhan?" "POWER! It is POWER I DESIRE! What do you desire, Meat-Thing?" __________________ Check out my Japanese giant monster podcast --Earth Destruction Directive! Last edited by ljacone; 04-08-2013 at 05:11 PM..

04-30-2013, 02:06 PM	#182
AkibaSilver Warrior of Delusions! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Wait, you dont know either? Posts: 5,854	Jungle Fury's playing on the morning before school on Kix so I'm kinda marathoning that along with me little brother. He doesn't like Power Rangers, so I have to put up with his snide comments. I'm up to the Spirit World (Jungle Gorilla Megazord) section, and my favourite character is definitely RJ. This is almost convincing me to watch Geki. __________________ Check out my occasional ramblings! https://akibamusings.blogspot.com/

04-30-2013, 02:11 PM	#183
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,464	Quote: Originally Posted by AkibaSilver Jungle Fury's playing on the morning before school on Kix so I'm kinda marathoning that along with me little brother. He doesn't like Power Rangers, so I have to put up with his snide comments. I'm up to the Spirit World (Jungle Gorilla Megazord) section, and my favourite character is definitely RJ. This is almost convincing me to watch Geki. Hmm? Do it. You won't be disappointed! __________________

04-30-2013, 05:10 PM	#184
ZeoRangerV Kawaii 5-0 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom Posts: 12,851	I have finally found the time to start working my way through the Beetleborgs DVDs I bought months ago. Watched the first 3 episodes tonight. Is this show utterly crazy? Yes. Are Flabber & co completely unnecessary? Probably. Are the villain generals stupid even for Saban standards? Yes. Am I loving every second of it? You better believe it. I've said for ages I'd sit through 53 episodes of crap just to watch 53 episodes of those glorious B-Fighter suits, but unlike Masked Rider this is proving to be a nostalgia trip of the GOOD kind. I know I shouldn't be enjoying it this much but I can't help but sit there with a huge grin I also think the "kids as superheroes" element works so much better when the entire team are kids, which explained why I preferred it so much over Turbo when I was young. I can't wait to start hitting the episodes that have proper Beetleborg action. __________________ My Shiny Toy Robots: Toku, Anime & Toy Reviews

05-02-2013, 05:17 AM	#186
KyoryuGreen Sky Henshin! Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 4,779	Watched the first 3 episodes of Time Force. I really enjoyed them so far and love Katie, Trip is awesome, Not liking Jen so far, Wes is pretty cool and Lucas is good at being a dick but still good. __________________ My Sales Thread! Lower Prices!