Monday 30 May 2016

Takara's Watch-Q toy line (1984-1985)



Takara first introduced their Choro-Q line in 1978 which were small cars with pull back motors. This line extended to Takaras Microchange line in 1983 with such releases as MC-04 Porsche 944 (Cliffjumer) and VW Bug (Bumblebee) though these cars did not have a motor but could transform into robots.

Between 1984 and 1985, Takara released a wrist watch line with a take on their Choro-Q line, called Watch-Q. The Q in the title being an abbreviation of "cute".

Monday 23 May 2016

Masterpiece Road Rage MP-26



Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-26 Cybertron Land and Air Combatant Road Rage
Function: Land and Air Combatant
Motto: “Red...is the colour of danger.”
Profile:
A bounty hunter from a remote quadrant who is deeply versed in the culture and customs of organic lifeforms. In appreciation of her knowledge she was appointed as assistant and bodyguard to the Cybertron ambassador for Earth. Usually cheerful yet assertive however when she’s driving the streets in vehicle mode, due to a chronic problem with her navigation protocols, she becomes narrow minded and an aggressive driver. Capable of subsonic flight and can hover for short periods whilst in flight.
STR...6; INT...7; SPD...7; END...8; RNK...5; CRG...9; FBL...8; SKL...9

Wednesday 4 May 2016

Thunder Megazord (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)




Red Dragon Thunderzord
Age: 15 Millenia
Height: 103 Feet
Weight: 50,000 tons
Birthplace: Dragonia
Hobbies: Barbecuing the Enemies

Red Dragon Thunderzord is the new Zord of the Red Ranger and has the ability to instantly morph from Dragon mode into Warrior mode. This guy packs one heck of a punch. He is called upon in the heat of battle and most of the time he is declared the winner. All of the Power Ranger's enemies fear him and some say he is indestructible. He is one part of the new Thunderzord Assault Team to become the Awesome Thunder Megazord.

Thunderzord Assault Team
Age: 15 Millenia
Height: Varies
Weight: 250,000 tons combined
Birthplace: ???
Hobbies: Working together to win battles
The Thunderzord Assault Team is made up of four very powerful fighting machines which Zordon gave to the Power Rangers to help them battle against Lord Zedd's new monsters. Kimberly, the Pink Ranger, has the Firebird Thunderzord. Trini, the Yellow Ranger, has the Griffin Thunderzord. Zack, the Black Ranger, has the Black Lion Thunderzord and finally Billy, the Blue Ranger, has the Unicorn Thunderzord. These Thunderzords can combine with the Red Dragon Thunderzord to become the awesome Thunder Megazord.


Monday 2 May 2016

Masterpiece Tracks MP-25




Profile (Translated from the Trading Card)
MP-25 Cybertron Warrior Tracks
Function: Warrior
Motto: “Looking good is what life's all about.”
Profile:
Tracks is a narcissist who is enamoured with his own body. Has a passion and love for Earth and its people and hides a secret yearning to be human himself. Armed with a Black Beam Gun and a Heat Seeking Incendiary Launcher he is a reliable Cybertron Warrior and his aerial techniques rival the Jetrons.
STR...6; INT...6; SPD...7; END...8; RNK...5; CRG...6; FBL...8; SKL...8