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DreamSword · 10-02-2022, 12:21 PM

Dino Fury

Pre-Show Preamble

"Confused" was the word I used to describe the general feeling of Beast Morphers.

"Conflicted" is the word that I'd use to describe the overall feeling I get during an average episode of Dino Fury.

It's so weird to me, because this is the first full on Hasbro production in the franchise, and yet it still feels as though there's two conflicting parties on how the show should be handled.

On the one hand you have a side that's trying its best to embrace the inherently campy and silly nature of the franchise with funny dialogue and situations that feed off of character humor, whereas on the other side there seems to be those who want to try and cover up those aspects with leaves and feathers or are otherwise doing some of the more outlandish things out of obligation. Scenarios such as body swaps being just sort of glossed over whereas such a plot in any other season would be seen as an easy way to have some fun with its cast.

Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently wrong with wanting the show to be more story and/or character focused, but in my eyes it's more often than not done in such a messy way that the writing really isn't up to snuff and almost makes it seem like the show is ashamed of it itself, if that makes any sense.

Add onto that how this show has a really weird trend of making characters apologize for things that really aren't their fault and it made it really hard for me to pick a favorite episode; With the end result being that I like alot of certain key aspects but never once looking at an episode and going "Oh yeah, this one 100% works for me."

Thus my choice of episode ends up being moreso one that stuck out more in my memory compared to others, rather than feeling that it reached any sort of great heights, and I could easily see me changing my mind on what I consider my favorite episode later on down the line. But for now, the episode I've decided to do my highlight on is...

Episode 8: Unexpected Guest

Kelson Henderson is always awesome.

While the Rangers are distracted defeating another Sporix Beast, Void Knight utilizes a new monster known as Wolfgang, whose howl has the ability to dismantle every Ranger weapon, including the Zords.

Meanwhile, Mick from Ninja Steel makes his way to Earth, tracking the Ninja Nexus Prism. He attempts to enlist the help of the Dino Fury team, but Zayto(for some reason) is skeptical and blows Mick off, citing they have their own problems to deal with. Zayto apparently speaks for the team as a whole, because no one really objects to his decision.

Taking the investigation into his own hands, Mick causes antics around BuzzBlast, and as it turns out, Void Knight wants the Prism too.

Ignoring the fact that I'm one of the few people who legit loves Ninja Steel and that this serves as the crossover episode of the season, this bit of the episode really highlights why I chose this episode as my favorite: Its one of the few episodes that isn't afraid to have fun with itself, with alot of the humor and fun coming from Mick's' antics and dialogue with the other characters across the episode. That's the power of Kelson, I guess.

He also, somehow, has a physical copy of the Legendary Ranger Database, but don't worry about that.

Mick decides to stick with Solon to try and find a way to counter Wolfgang's' howl, while the Rangers work to find the Nexus Prism. Mick and Solon's' interactions are really on point and never failed to put a smile on my face. Not so much when it comes to the Rangers interactions with the Prism.

Zayto reads the Prism's' mind to discover that the Morphin' Masters are not only a thing, but that they're responsible for the forging of many a Ranger power source across the years. And really, the entire sequence comes across as something more to serve towards the older audience rather than any new viewers or even the Ranger team in-universe. Because at no point does anyone really ask "What the heck is a Morphin' Master?" Everyone just sorta rolls with it, and in hindsight, it sets an unfortunate precedent for episodes to come.

Anyway, this leads into the fight scene of the episode, with the day only being saved thanks to Mick, who, with Solon's' help, made a candy that alters Wolfgang's' voice so the Sporix Beast can't howl anymore once Wolfgang has eaten it. And all this while funny banter from the villains never once lets up. Needless to say, Wolfgang and Boomtower(yeah he's here too) grow giant to even the odds.

...Where'd his tooth go?

The giant monster battle in and of itself is pretty solid, and features a surprisingly brutal finish to Wolfgang via impalement. Mucus makes off with Boomtowers' Sporix, but the Rangers manage to secure Wolfgang's' as well as the safety of the Ninja Nexus Prism, which proceeds to fly off into the unknown reaches of space. All in all the day has been saved.

Void Knight isn't too happy though. Bemoaning how the energy of the Sporix isn't powering his mysterious machine fast enough. But it's also here where the plot gets a very big revelation.

This entire time, Void Knight's' goal has been to use the Sporix energy to revive his love, who is in critical condition. Which makes alot of sense, as throughout the show Void Knight has never once attacked any innocents directly and has primarily been focused on the sole mission of finding the remaining Sporix, ontop of alot of the conflict of the show being focused entirely on the Rangers directly due to them continuing to get in his way. This twist turned Void Knight, a character who I was already digging, into one of my favorites of the season.

In the end though, focus goes to the Rangers, with a funny bit of them eating the prototype candies that Mick and Solon made. And to Zayto's' credit, he does apologize to Mick for Mick's' poor treatment at the start of the episode. All's well that ends well as Mick catches a Space Taxi, determined to still track down the Prism however he can.

Overall, there's a handful of reasons why I chose this as my personal favorite. It fully embraces the fun aspect of the franchise, the one who actually did wrong is the one to apologize and learn a lesson at the end, and there's a great jump forward in the overall story and Void Knight's' character arc. It's just a good time all around, and I'm hard pressed to think of another episode that accomplishes all of that in either of the seasons. Good stuff.

After-Show Bonus

Now that I am for all intents and purposes caught up with Power Rangers, I have a special project planned. Stay tuned.

DreamSword · 10-02-2022, 12:53 PM

And just as Fish did for his Super Sentai marathon last year, here's an index of all of the Power Rangers episodes that I've made recaps of for those interested(okay it's literally just for me for future use but hey maybe someone else will get something out of it).

Super Mega Force: In the Driver's Seat
Operation Overdrive: Things Not Said
Lost Galaxy: The Sunflower Search
Dino Charge: Sync or Swim
Mega Force: The Human Condition
Mystic Force: Stranger Within
Samurai: Room for One More
Neo-Saban Halloween Specials
Ninja Steel: Family Fusion
Mighty Morphin' Season 2: When is a Ranger Not a Ranger?
Lost & Found in Translation
Wild Force: Forever Red
Turbo: Parts and Parcel
RPM: Ranger Blue
Jungle Fury: Good Karma, Bad Karma
In Space: Countdown to Destruction
Mighty Morphin' Season 3: I'm Dreaming of a White Ranger
Time Force: Frax's Fury
Zeo: Instrument of Destruction
Ninja Storm: Pork Chopped
Lightspeed Rescue: From Deep in the Shadows
Hyper Force: Shattered Grid
SPD: Wired
Mighty Morphin' Season 1: Enter... the Lizzinator
Beast Morphers: Rewriting History
MMPR the Movie
Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Dino Fury: Unexpected Guest

Androzani84 · 10-02-2022, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DreamSword

...Where'd his tooth go?

Ironically, I was watching the Sentai episode yesterday, so I?m in a position to answer this. Basically, his power there was to poison anyone he bit (needless to say, he bit all the Rangers) and in order to cure it, Red pulled one of his fangs out and delivered it to a sage who was managing a kebab truck. Yes, Ryusoulger is comparable in its craziness to Dino Fury

DreamSword · 10-03-2022, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androzani84

Ironically, I was watching the Sentai episode yesterday, so I?m in a position to answer this. Basically, his power there was to poison anyone he bit (needless to say, he bit all the Rangers) and in order to cure it, Red pulled one of his fangs out and delivered it to a sage who was managing a kebab truck. Yes, Ryusoulger is comparable in its craziness to Dino Fury

Ah, so just an issue in stock footage, gotcha.

DreamSword · 10-11-2022, 04:49 PM

Been making my way through all of the panels at PMC 2022, and I just wanted to share Colby Strong's' reaction to Barbara Goodson's' on point Rita voice.

Rubens Lima · 11-03-2022, 03:03 PM

Hey, guys !

I'm finish the first season of Dino Fury. Awsome ! Thers is chemistry between all the cast .Ayon is my favourite. The lord Zerd return was amazing and the connection with the previous season makes me happy . S? excited to watch second season.

DreamSword · 11-03-2022, 04:39 PM

The first season for sure has a good amount of stuff going for it. Glad you're having a good time!

wentwood · 11-15-2022, 07:32 PM

Completed

MMPR - Dino Fury Part 1 (01 - 22)

Nick Era final year

Dino Fury Part 1 (01 - 22)

This concludes the Nick era of Power Rangers.

In progress -

Dino Fury Part 2 (23 - 44)

What did you guys think of the Nick Era of Power Rangers?

Best of the Nick Era -

Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Dino Change.

DreamSword · 11-19-2022, 04:58 PM

Just got done reading Power Rangers Universe, and overall I felt it was decent.

Similar to Edge of Darkness, the book's' main advertising point is revealing the origins of the Phantom Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo.

And, well, just like that book, yeah, sure, we do get a bit more details on his background, but not any sort of details that fans as a whole really asking for, I feel. And like in that book, he's more used as a vehicle for showcasing other characters.

Which is where I feel the book falls kinda short? The first two chapters especially... it was hard for me to digest exactly was what going on and who was who at first. I feel like the story overall could've used one extra issue/chapter to really flesh these characters out, especially given they're the Morphin' Masters and all.

But, thinking of it in terms of a prequel action movie/special, the story does its job well enough, and although not under my own ideal terms, it is cool to finally see where the Dairanger suits come from, even if it still doesn't really explain their use in Super Mega Force. I did like specific origins of Phantom Ranger's' suit though. A neat explanation for why it's so unique looking.

Anyway yeah, overall the story was fine for what it was, and if you're at all interested, the yeah, check it out.

wentwood · 02-21-2023, 08:47 AM

Update

Completed

Mighty Morphin -
Dino Fury

Delay for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury on Netflix.

I'll see it when they start Cobra Kai Series VI (Final)
if they both start up at the same
time.

10-02-2022, 12:21 PM	#551
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,818	*Dino Fury* *Pre-Show Preamble* "Confused" was the word I used to describe the general feeling of Beast Morphers. "Conflicted" is the word that I'd use to describe the overall feeling I get during an average episode of Dino Fury. It's so weird to me, because this is the first full on Hasbro production in the franchise, and yet it still feels as though there's two conflicting parties on how the show should be handled. On the one hand you have a side that's trying its best to embrace the inherently campy and silly nature of the franchise with funny dialogue and situations that feed off of character humor, whereas on the other side there seems to be those who want to try and cover up those aspects with leaves and feathers or are otherwise doing some of the more outlandish things out of obligation. Scenarios such as body swaps being just sort of glossed over whereas such a plot in any other season would be seen as an easy way to have some fun with its cast. Don't get me wrong, there's nothing inherently wrong with wanting the show to be more story and/or character focused, but in my eyes it's more often than not done in such a messy way that the writing really isn't up to snuff and almost makes it seem like the show is ashamed of it itself, if that makes any sense. Add onto that how this show has a really weird trend of making characters apologize for things that really aren't their fault and it made it really hard for me to pick a favorite episode; With the end result being that I like alot of certain key aspects but never once looking at an episode and going "Oh yeah, this one 100% works for me." Thus my choice of episode ends up being moreso one that stuck out more in my memory compared to others, rather than feeling that it reached any sort of great heights, and I could easily see me changing my mind on what I consider my favorite episode later on down the line. But for now, the episode I've decided to do my highlight on is... Episode 8: Unexpected Guest Kelson Henderson is always awesome. While the Rangers are distracted defeating another Sporix Beast, Void Knight utilizes a new monster known as Wolfgang, whose howl has the ability to dismantle every Ranger weapon, including the Zords. Meanwhile, Mick from Ninja Steel makes his way to Earth, tracking the Ninja Nexus Prism. He attempts to enlist the help of the Dino Fury team, but Zayto(for some reason) is skeptical and blows Mick off, citing they have their own problems to deal with. Zayto apparently speaks for the team as a whole, because no one really objects to his decision. Taking the investigation into his own hands, Mick causes antics around BuzzBlast, and as it turns out, Void Knight wants the Prism too. Ignoring the fact that I'm one of the few people who legit loves Ninja Steel and that this serves as the crossover episode of the season, this bit of the episode really highlights why I chose this episode as my favorite: Its one of the few episodes that isn't afraid to have fun with itself, with alot of the humor and fun coming from Mick's' antics and dialogue with the other characters across the episode. That's the power of Kelson, I guess. He also, somehow, has a physical copy of the Legendary Ranger Database, but don't worry about that. Mick decides to stick with Solon to try and find a way to counter Wolfgang's' howl, while the Rangers work to find the Nexus Prism. Mick and Solon's' interactions are really on point and never failed to put a smile on my face. Not so much when it comes to the Rangers interactions with the Prism. Zayto reads the Prism's' mind to discover that the Morphin' Masters are not only a thing, but that they're responsible for the forging of many a Ranger power source across the years. And really, the entire sequence comes across as something more to serve towards the older audience rather than any new viewers or even the Ranger team in-universe. Because at no point does anyone really ask "What the heck is a Morphin' Master?" Everyone just sorta rolls with it, and in hindsight, it sets an unfortunate precedent for episodes to come. Anyway, this leads into the fight scene of the episode, with the day only being saved thanks to Mick, who, with Solon's' help, made a candy that alters Wolfgang's' voice so the Sporix Beast can't howl anymore once Wolfgang has eaten it. And all this while funny banter from the villains never once lets up. Needless to say, Wolfgang and Boomtower(yeah he's here too) grow giant to even the odds. ...Where'd his tooth go? The giant monster battle in and of itself is pretty solid, and features a surprisingly brutal finish to Wolfgang via impalement. Mucus makes off with Boomtowers' Sporix, but the Rangers manage to secure Wolfgang's' as well as the safety of the Ninja Nexus Prism, which proceeds to fly off into the unknown reaches of space. All in all the day has been saved. Void Knight isn't too happy though. Bemoaning how the energy of the Sporix isn't powering his mysterious machine fast enough. But it's also here where the plot gets a very big revelation. This entire time, Void Knight's' goal has been to use the Sporix energy to revive his love, who is in critical condition. Which makes alot of sense, as throughout the show Void Knight has never once attacked any innocents directly and has primarily been focused on the sole mission of finding the remaining Sporix, ontop of alot of the conflict of the show being focused entirely on the Rangers directly due to them continuing to get in his way. This twist turned Void Knight, a character who I was already digging, into one of my favorites of the season. In the end though, focus goes to the Rangers, with a funny bit of them eating the prototype candies that Mick and Solon made. And to Zayto's' credit, he does apologize to Mick for Mick's' poor treatment at the start of the episode. All's well that ends well as Mick catches a Space Taxi, determined to still track down the Prism however he can. Overall, there's a handful of reasons why I chose this as my personal favorite. It fully embraces the fun aspect of the franchise, the one who actually did wrong is the one to apologize and learn a lesson at the end, and there's a great jump forward in the overall story and Void Knight's' character arc. It's just a good time all around, and I'm hard pressed to think of another episode that accomplishes all of that in either of the seasons. Good stuff. After-Show Bonus Now that I am for all intents and purposes caught up with Power Rangers, I have a special project planned. Stay tuned. __________________ Watch Y'all Rangers With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends! Last edited by DreamSword; 10-02-2022 at 12:46 PM..

10-02-2022, 12:53 PM	#552
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,818	And just as Fish did for his Super Sentai marathon last year, here's an index of all of the Power Rangers episodes that I've made recaps of for those interested(okay it's literally just for me for future use but hey maybe someone else will get something out of it). Super Mega Force: In the Driver's Seat Operation Overdrive: Things Not Said Lost Galaxy: The Sunflower Search Dino Charge: Sync or Swim Mega Force: The Human Condition Mystic Force: Stranger Within Samurai: Room for One More Neo-Saban Halloween Specials Ninja Steel: Family Fusion Mighty Morphin' Season 2: When is a Ranger Not a Ranger? Lost & Found in Translation Wild Force: Forever Red Turbo: Parts and Parcel RPM: Ranger Blue Jungle Fury: Good Karma, Bad Karma In Space: Countdown to Destruction Mighty Morphin' Season 3: I'm Dreaming of a White Ranger Time Force: Frax's Fury Zeo: Instrument of Destruction Ninja Storm: Pork Chopped Lightspeed Rescue: From Deep in the Shadows Hyper Force: Shattered Grid SPD: Wired Mighty Morphin' Season 1: Enter... the Lizzinator Beast Morphers: Rewriting History MMPR the Movie Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Dino Fury: Unexpected Guest __________________ Watch Y'all Rangers With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends!

10-02-2022, 01:17 PM	#553
Androzani84 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 2,263	Quote: Originally Posted by DreamSword ...Where'd his tooth go? Ironically, I was watching the Sentai episode yesterday, so I?m in a position to answer this. Basically, his power there was to poison anyone he bit (needless to say, he bit all the Rangers) and in order to cure it, Red pulled one of his fangs out and delivered it to a sage who was managing a kebab truck. Yes, Ryusoulger is comparable in its craziness to Dino Fury __________________ The song has ended. But the story never ends

10-03-2022, 12:15 AM	#554
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,818	Quote: Originally Posted by Androzani84 Ironically, I was watching the Sentai episode yesterday, so I?m in a position to answer this. Basically, his power there was to poison anyone he bit (needless to say, he bit all the Rangers) and in order to cure it, Red pulled one of his fangs out and delivered it to a sage who was managing a kebab truck. Yes, Ryusoulger is comparable in its craziness to Dino Fury Ah, so just an issue in stock footage, gotcha. __________________ Watch Y'all Rangers With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends!

10-11-2022, 04:49 PM	#555
DreamSword Some guy. I'm alright. Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,818	Been making my way through all of the panels at PMC 2022, and I just wanted to share Colby Strong's' reaction to Barbara Goodson's' on point Rita voice. __________________ Watch Y'all Rangers With Me! \| Tokucasts w/ Friends!