The originalMighty Morphin Power RangersMegazord has come to life through impressive, nostalgic ’90s cosplay, which shows the Dinozord combo getting built. The Megazord is a combination of the massive Zord robots used by the titular heroes to fight major threats across the series. While there are manystrong Megazords throughoutPower Rangershistory, the Dino Megazord is a classic for being the very first one introduced in the franchise. It is formed by a combination of the T-Rex, Mastodon, Pterodactyl, Triceratops, and Sabertooth Tiger Zords, all of which form the armored titan of a machine.
Now,Super Queen Studiohas posted a video showinga time-lapse of the Megazord fromMighty Morphin Power Rangersbeing built around someone cosplaying as the massive robot. The video first shows the incorporation of the Triceratops and Sabertooth legs, followed by the combined T-Rex, Mastodon, and Pterodactyl that make up the rest of its body. After completion, the cosplayer walks and spins around in the outfit, while the cameraperson compares it to a toy Dino Megazord, showing just how accurate the outfit is. Check out the full video below:
What The Megazord Cosplay Says About Power Rangers
The original Dino Megazord appeared throughoutMighty Morphin Power Rangersseason 1, reappearing in some flashbacks after the Thunder Megazord was introduced. It showed up again in the 30th anniversary Netflix specialMighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, later appearing at theend ofPower Rangers: Cosmic Fury, which closed out the series' original continuity. It has since become a classic part of the series, as it represents the earliest team and their original battle against Rita Repulsa (Machiko Soga).
The cosplay itself is also highly impressive, with even the smallest facets of the legs and arms being considered,making it highly accurate to the original. Its mobility is also impressive, as the outfit seems to work so that whoever is piloting it can walk around with relative ease. WhilePower Rangers' coolest Megazordsall have their important places within the franchise’s history, the original robot crafted from the Dinozords remains the most prominent and nostalgic version.
Our Take On The Power Rangers Dino Megazord Cosplay
It’s A Perfect Tribute To The Original Series
Given the longevity of the originalMighty Morphin Power Rangersin the series' history, it makes sense for the original Dino Megazord to be what cosplayers gravitate toward. It’s also a strong indication of just how much an impact the series had around the world, to where this outfit becomes the perfect tribute to the show’s history. This detailed cosplay highlights how even more outfits could be constructed in the future, emphasizing the depth of influence the show has had.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers marks the beginning of the Power Rangers franchise, centering on a group of teenagers with attitude who transform into superheroes. They are tasked with defending Angel Grove from the evil witch Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd, Emperor of evil, along with their monstrous minions.
