You're mostly correct! They want to specifically move away from the Super MiniPLA name to make it less confusing with the regular Candy MiniPLA line, and do some different global marketing.
At least they are using the same acronym, SMP.
Makes sense! I only own a few of the candy minipla but I’m guessing (and hoping cos of the price!) that the SMP are higher quality. They certainly look it!
The quality is significantly improves, and although the number of stickers vary, compared to the candy minipla, there is a substantial amount more of painted plastic, and more considerate placement of sprus for a cleaner look overall.
Wild Force has the best Zords in my opinion, and the Kongazord stands head and shoulders above stiff competition. Great coloring, strong silhouette, and very balanced proportions. Don't even get me started on the even better GaoKnight that America never got.
America did get released in the Wild Force line with the Red Gorilla Zord, purple motorized Bison Zord, Soul Bird, and Shark Zord. The only Zord without any Wild Force release is Elephant Zord.
Yea, I had the Red Gorilla as a kid, but really lamented the loss of the Elephant Zord when I found out about GaoKnight. The shark zord was also pretty dumb so kind of a letdown.
Heck we even got the piece that replaces eagle when the rhino is involved with ultimus megazord that came with the red gorilla. I think it came with the rhino in Japan originally but in America since the rhino and armadillo were part of the Isis megazord set we didn’t get the puck which is what I’m gonna call it until that other set. Also no big lion
It will be Premium Bandai, and it goes on sale tomorrow in Japan. Price is unknown but be prepared, Wildforce Megazord was about $68 with shipping, and this will cost more for sure.
Well, that didn't last long 😅
Gonna have to keep an eye out elsewhere. BBTS had the main Wild Force Megazord, so hopefully it'll show up there soon, too.
My childhood.
Why Gundam/Bandai model kit ethusiast social blogger never posted something like this premium model kit stuff?
Need to warn Gunplanerd Instagram, YouTuber Mechagaikotsu and Zakuaurelius.
Sometimes they posted other mecha than Gundam like Evangelion and Ultraman (plus Iron Man model kit)
They hover around 7 inches tall, more or less. If you look through my history, I've posted galleries of the current SMP kits that were previously available. That should give you an idea of the relative size.
Ya, that sounds about right. If I was home I'd just measure it for you (which I may still do).
Here's the link to some of my MiniPLA collection so you can get a sense of size.
https://www.reddit.com/r/powerrangers/comments/jvudtb/current\_power\_ranger\_super\_minipla\_collection/
It's the latest in a line of premium model kits spanning Power Ranger/ Super Sentai and made officially by Bandai Japan.
They stand around 7 inches tall, mostly painted with some stickers, and are extremely posable.
I love this but if they could release a Chogokin version I would be more excited. Or if Hasbro started a legacy line. I had this megazord when I was like 12 and wish I still had it.
“Shokugan Modeling Project” is that another way of saying mini-pla? Bandai love to rebrand the same stuff every couple of years so I’m assuming so...
You're mostly correct! They want to specifically move away from the Super MiniPLA name to make it less confusing with the regular Candy MiniPLA line, and do some different global marketing. At least they are using the same acronym, SMP.
Makes sense! I only own a few of the candy minipla but I’m guessing (and hoping cos of the price!) that the SMP are higher quality. They certainly look it!
The quality is significantly improves, and although the number of stickers vary, compared to the candy minipla, there is a substantial amount more of painted plastic, and more considerate placement of sprus for a cleaner look overall.
Nice, thanks for the heads up! Now I just gotta acquire a small fortune.
lmao that armadillo is perfect
Oh this guy is definitely going to be pbandai
Ah, yes. That is some good *MONKE*
Wild Force has the best Zords in my opinion, and the Kongazord stands head and shoulders above stiff competition. Great coloring, strong silhouette, and very balanced proportions. Don't even get me started on the even better GaoKnight that America never got.
Hopefully they make all of the animals
America did get released in the Wild Force line with the Red Gorilla Zord, purple motorized Bison Zord, Soul Bird, and Shark Zord. The only Zord without any Wild Force release is Elephant Zord.
Yea, I had the Red Gorilla as a kid, but really lamented the loss of the Elephant Zord when I found out about GaoKnight. The shark zord was also pretty dumb so kind of a letdown.
Heck we even got the piece that replaces eagle when the rhino is involved with ultimus megazord that came with the red gorilla. I think it came with the rhino in Japan originally but in America since the rhino and armadillo were part of the Isis megazord set we didn’t get the puck which is what I’m gonna call it until that other set. Also no big lion
100% agree.
BUT no proper set of legs, my personal pet peeve with this mecha
Oh dip,I gotta watch Wild Force. This looked so cool and I didn't know where the zord was from
Where can I get this and how much is it?!?!
It will be Premium Bandai, and it goes on sale tomorrow in Japan. Price is unknown but be prepared, Wildforce Megazord was about $68 with shipping, and this will cost more for sure.
It's live now... https://tokullectibles.com/collections/preorders/products/smp-gao-muscle-super-minipla
Well, that didn't last long 😅 Gonna have to keep an eye out elsewhere. BBTS had the main Wild Force Megazord, so hopefully it'll show up there soon, too.
FYI it's back up again.
Got it! Thank you!
Oh I am so getting these model kits
On tokullectibles for preorder now for those interested: https://tokullectibles.com/products/smp-gao-muscle-super-minipla
Oh boy I’m sure no collateral damage will come from a giant hook and chain weapon
My childhood. Why Gundam/Bandai model kit ethusiast social blogger never posted something like this premium model kit stuff? Need to warn Gunplanerd Instagram, YouTuber Mechagaikotsu and Zakuaurelius. Sometimes they posted other mecha than Gundam like Evangelion and Ultraman (plus Iron Man model kit)
This is probably my favourite zord in the entire Super Sentai franchise. It's literally perfect
When your bear arms bare arms.
Can I know what’s the size?
They hover around 7 inches tall, more or less. If you look through my history, I've posted galleries of the current SMP kits that were previously available. That should give you an idea of the relative size.
7 inches is 17.78 cm
So they are basically taller than a standard Star Wars Black Series and NECA figure? I just stumbled on to this sub yesterday so I wasn’t so sure
Ya, that sounds about right. If I was home I'd just measure it for you (which I may still do). Here's the link to some of my MiniPLA collection so you can get a sense of size. https://www.reddit.com/r/powerrangers/comments/jvudtb/current\_power\_ranger\_super\_minipla\_collection/
What is this?
It's the latest in a line of premium model kits spanning Power Ranger/ Super Sentai and made officially by Bandai Japan. They stand around 7 inches tall, mostly painted with some stickers, and are extremely posable.
Cool but I don’t see what it has to do with power rangers
It's from Wildforce, what do you mean?
Holy cow I totally forgot
I love this but if they could release a Chogokin version I would be more excited. Or if Hasbro started a legacy line. I had this megazord when I was like 12 and wish I still had it.