Tag: Super Minipla

[Official Images] Shokugan Modeling Project GaoIcarus + GaoLion & GaoElephant Set

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Recently, Bandai Candy officially revealed the next two Shokugan Modeling Project Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger releases. Now, as expected the first set revealed pertains to the Gaorangers‘ third Power Animal combination in GaoIcarus. Whereas, the second set is for the larger GaoLion, which is used for the GaoKentaurus formation, alongside the basic GaoElephant. Surprisingly, SMP Hyakujuu Gattai GaoIcarus is a retail release, while the SMP GaoLion & GaoElephant set is Premium Bandai exclusive. Also, Bandai has confirmed that both Shokugan Modeling Project products are scheduled to release this Summer, sometime in…

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[Official Images] SMP Shokugan Modeling Project Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger GaoKing

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

On February 17th via their Candy Toy Twitter account, Bandai announced the upcoming 20th anniversary campaign for Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger. For those unaware, Gaoranger is the 25th installment in the Super Sentai series, while also commemorating the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The series was directly adapted into Power Rangers Wild Force, with some minor changes to the story occurring.   Now, within the initial announcement, there was a teaser image for Super Mini-Pla GaoKing. However, in the following weeks, Bandai confirmed this release would be part of their new subline, Shokugan…

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[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Choudenshi Bioman Balzion

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

Following the announcement for Super Mini-Pla Choudenshi Bioman Bio Robo & Bio Dragon, Bandai began teasing additional Bioman Candy Toy products. Among the teasers shown is the Super Mini-Pla Balzion, which we currently have more details regarding its release. For those unaware, the product is based on the villainous mecha Balzion featured in Choudenshi Bioman. The mecha was designed by the Anti-Bio Union alongside Bio Hunter Silva, as an antithesis to Bio Robo, and proved to be highly successful in the Bio Civil War. However, it separated from Silva for…

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[Official Images] Super Mini-Pla Choudenshi Bioman Bio Robo & Bio Dragon

Billy "TaJa" Doyle

After being teased for a few months, Bandai has finally officially revealed the full information regarding Super Mini-Pla Bio Robo. This release is another retail Super Sentai release within the Super Mini-Pla line. However, this time the set is based on the mecha, Bio Robo from the highly acclaimed series installment, Choudenshi Bioman. For those unaware, Choudenshi Bioman is the eighth series within the Super Sentai franchise, having aired from February 4, 1984 to January 26, 1985. In addition, it is one of the few series to have an international…

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SDCC 2018: Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) Revealed

Pak Hanu

Bluefin Brands has revealed they will be releasing a Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) as one of their exclusives at San Diego Comic Con 2018.  While they will be releasing a standard version of the Super Minipla Voltron, the SDCC version will also include a special flame effect, which can be used to help it recreate the way Voltron can form it’s Blazing Sword. The set will include all the other accessories that is included with the standard release and will be released in exclusive packaging.  The Bandai Shokugan Super Minipla Voltron (SDCC Ver.) will retail for $70.00.   It’s time…

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Choujuu Sentai Liveman – Super Minipla Live Boxer Review

Michael Lederhos

Joining the Super Minipla line is Live Boxer, the secondary mecha from Choujuu Sentai Liveman! Live Boxer consists of Bison Liner and Sai Fire and can also combine with the previously released Super Minipla Live Robo to become Super Live Robo. In the Liveman series, Bison Liner and Sai Fire were designed and built by Tetsuya Yano and Junichi Aikawa, who would later become Black Bison and Green Sai, in order to fight the evil forces of Volt. The two vehicles can perform Boxer Dimension to become the mighty Live…

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Official Images: Super Mini-Pla Beast King Go-Lion

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with official release details for Super Mini-Pla Beast King Go-Lion. For those who are unaware, Beast King Go-Lion is an anime series that aired in 1981. International fans should be more familiar with this series under the 1984 American adaptation, Voltron: Defender of the Universe. The series was later spun into various other adaptations such as Voltron: Third Dimension in 1998, Voltron Force in 2011, and the currently airing Voltron: Legendary Defender series on Netflix. Super Mini-Pla Beast King Go-Lion will be split into a set containing five assorted boxes, which include: Black Lion Red Lion Green Lion Blue Lion Yellow…

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Official Images: Super Minipla King Brachion

Pak Hanu

Premium Bandai has updated with an official pre-order page for the Super Minipla King Brachion.  The minipla is based on King Brachion who debuted in Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, however Power Rangers fans should also know him as Titanus from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Unlike other Super Minipla releases the Super Minipla King Brachion will surprisingly feature some kind of motorized gimmick that uses AA batteries.  Fans who have previously purchased Super Minipla Daijyujin and Super Minipla Dragon Caeser will be able to combine them with Super Minipla King Brachion to form Ultimate Daijyujin. Pre-orders will open later tonight at 1 P.M. JST and the item will…

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Official Images: Super Mini-Pla Dragon Caesar

Pak Hanu

The Figsoku blog has updated with new official colored prototype images of Super Minipla Dragon Caesar.   Super Minipla Dragon Caesar will be able to gattai with Daijyujin to form either Gouryuuzin or Zyutei Daizyuzin. The Minipla will be released this July priced at 3,720 Yen, so fans of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers or Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger should not miss out on this release. Source: Figsoku  

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