I believe Timeranger's low sales came down to a few unlucky things 1: Toei/Bandai bought back Kamen Rider after it was on break for years which was quite hyped up in Japan and likely clash with sales (Bandai/Toei would change every new Kamen Rider Season airdate to late summer/early autumn in 2009 to stop this from happening) 2: 2000 was the boom of Yugioh, Pokemon, and Beyblade which destroy everything on the market (even Transformers). Kids were no longer after giant robots but treading cards, cute pocket monsters, and spinning tops. 2000 was also the year the Playstation 2 came out which would go down as the best-selling video game console of all time and was on many kids' XMAS lists. So yea, 2000 was a pretty tough time for Sentai in general. Thankfully Sentai would recover strongly after this for the next 15 or so years.
@malcomalexander94373 жыл бұрын
Don't forget the small number of toys as well, there's a reason why Gaoranger had so many toys, it was to make up for Timeranger's low number of toys.
@duonglohai19573 жыл бұрын
Don’t forget that fact that Timeranger wasn’t a kid appeal show, the story was dark and there were many things that kids didn’t understand like racism, critical illness, deaths, time paradox,ect All kind of stuff that only older viewers could understand. If kids didn’t like the show then they wouldn’t buy any follow-up toys
@WimpyKelv123 жыл бұрын
Point 2 really highlights what a great year for toys and stuff the year 2000 was…
@malcomalexander94373 жыл бұрын
@@duonglohai1957 Sure, but the low number of toys in general was an issue, I'm sure the more mature storyline wouldn't have been too much of a factor if the toys were more prevalent. Look at how many toys Kamen Rider Gaim had, and it's considered to have a very mature story.
@gundamchris12332 жыл бұрын
Beyblade was fun still is
@kaylemathewcomendador69643 жыл бұрын
10:28 I guess the image on the Ranger Wiki is one of those toy catalog photos where the photographer didn’t know how the toy complete worked. Like when a Transformers figure would get mis-transformed in them or when a good guy action figure gets put into a bad guy vehicle (and vice-versa) in some of the photos. Or maybe the Time Shadow got retooled to omit that feature when it got localized. But those are just wild theories at the moment.
@AnthonyReviews3 жыл бұрын
A robot punching a spaceship through time is just so much fun. This set looks great. Thanks for the in-depth look
@Basillikos3 жыл бұрын
Always wanted my own Transwarp Megazord. It's a shame the US never got this set, but it looks like it would've been destined for a Toys R Us clearance endcap in 2001.
@KingKuuga3 жыл бұрын
Great review! I'm a little upset we never got this in the states but honestly, if we had, I would have gotten bored with it pretty fast. Easier for me to live vicariously through you, haha. I'm content with the time force and shadow. Glad you finally addressed the Shadow Force Roller Skates mode. I've never had too much trouble balancing that myself but who knows. Can't wait for Wild Force! Probably easier to break down in the US toyline than Japan, where every supplementary power animal was released individually and then collected in box sets.
@FullMetalLuffy3 жыл бұрын
the years spent pining for this set.. Part of me feels it might be too late now (anybody else notice power ranger/sentai aftermarket prices doubling in the last decade?) but the part of me that calls Time Force the all time favourite has to add this to the collection. somehow, it must be done! Cracking overview as always, watching these is a continual joy
@xboxgamerJ162 жыл бұрын
Time force was my #1 favorite toy line when I was a kid. I remember having the time force megazord, the combinable team blaster, and that was it. Then my little brother got one of those playsets, and that's how I found out about little ranger pilots. I wanted to get them all. Years later like 5th or 6th grade, I found a pink ranger but my megazords been long gone at that point.
@Doiboy353 жыл бұрын
Imagine you are working a desk job at Time Force. Doing some paperwork, allocating funds for new equipment etc. then BAM the whole building starts spinning, cabinets falling over and papers everywhere. "Looks like the Zords are being launched again. Saturday already?"
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
"A monster is attacking the city 999 years ago!"
@The88DjDragonChannel3 жыл бұрын
Very well made review overall! The base playsets for GoGoV (train holding bay) and TimeRanger were not only ideal for the needed playability, but they were very accurate as well. Especially this base, that lets you recreate the 'summoning' sequence of the flyers, much like the automatic transformation of the Q-Rex. That's where this toyline stands out; even with its (necessary) flaws, it does its best to let you experience and recreate the mech action for yourself, as much as it can. It is quite unique to see that much devotion as a toymaker in this product line, even by regular Sentai standards. I may be talking too positive about these sets, but Time Force/Timeranger's line in particular left a big impact on me in terms of features, playability and accuracy. It was somewhat ahead of its time (no pun intended) and i've always found that quite fascinating.
@PowerPandaMods2 жыл бұрын
I've never been interested in Timeforce before, but your reviews have made me appreciate this line!
@powerrangertube2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude! Glad to hear it
@SegaSky3 жыл бұрын
This has been a fun ride. I'm looking forward to the Wild Force reviews because it's a season I've never watched, so I'm essentially going into it blind.
@SegaSky2 жыл бұрын
Coming back to this after seeing what you said about Wild Force in your Lost Galaxy video, I think I kind of know what to expect now. 😅
@TheBLUEM643 жыл бұрын
CURSE my room for not being bigger. Curse my bank account for the same reason GOD I WANT THIS THING SOOOOOOO MUCHHHHH😭
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
Relatable 🤣
@prowrestlingcountdown2083 жыл бұрын
I would’ve snapped these up as a kid. Especially the play set.
@maxkim79373 жыл бұрын
i loved the show both timeforce and timeranger. i almost had all the american toys and would have loved these as part of my collection. sadly, because i was moving a lot, i lost most of my power rangers toys. if i were to start any collection, it would have to start with this one.
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
That's cool that Time Force means that much to you
@mudjumper3 жыл бұрын
I hope you’ll get around to wild force eventually, that season’s toy line was pretty top
@veemon9280 Жыл бұрын
Wow...that's some great engineering that they got the gimmick to work so well !
@veemon9280 Жыл бұрын
I love how the timeforce megazord actually had in scale painted power ranger minifigs.
@TheUberJulian3 жыл бұрын
Great reviews! Always very thorough and in-depth 🙏 Looking forward to the next season. Wild Force is probably my favourite Zord line so, if you're covering it, I can't wait! 😊
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
I'll summarise it once I get my head round it all, I owe you guys that much at least even if they're my least favourite Zords
@TheCyberman19663 жыл бұрын
I suspect the reason the playset didn’t come over was possibly cos the turbo garage didn’t sell well so they didn’t want another shelf warmer
@lordcorporal42473 ай бұрын
I’ve got the turbo playset, Artillatron and the spd carrier. Just need Pyramidis, this set and that’s my checklist done!
@JulianDuke142 жыл бұрын
Yo I want this so bad, I was literal baby when time force came out, and I remember it at the time and I would to get it to play with it and show my friends that like power rangers and super sentai!
@hotheadtxt3 жыл бұрын
The first and only video I saw from you was the SOC Megazord because I was checking it out. Now that I come back to this channel thanks to KZbin algorithm, you seem happier, maybe that's just me. Your videos are always informative and retrospective. Subbed!
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks! All hail the algorithm right 🤣
@huynhngocnamgiang3 жыл бұрын
TIMERANGER BRIGHTENING HOPE!!
@dwightjohnson66742 жыл бұрын
This Dwight. I have time force Megaord okay love Dwight 👍
@KodyCrimson3 жыл бұрын
I'd love to get my hands on the Time Jets, they seem dope.
@willwidrick80393 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised if one day Hasbro does a Time Force Megazord set. Either basic or Premium
@ridwanwuldannuur9593 жыл бұрын
If Habsro released a Time Force Megazord, I really want the size is the same as Hasbro Dino Megazord.
@filamBboy3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful review. Can't wait for ninja storm zord reviews next!
@haydenreviewscustomcombos3 жыл бұрын
I would like Hasbro to do their own versions. Also, I would like them to release Nerf modulus system compatible time force ranger weapons. You know, the big giant cannons.
@officerpanda9112 жыл бұрын
swap out electronic q rex for the 10 inch simple one, much more zord like and no barrier of electronics.
@purplewolfranger223 жыл бұрын
These are the last 2 sets I need to complete my time force collection display. Sadly looks like it'll be ages before I get them due to that heavy after market price.
@jayershankumar41283 жыл бұрын
Is Wild Force next? & Plus happy 20 years
@gonkdroid5851 Жыл бұрын
Would be kinda cool if there was a time force black(not the boom studios one) that pilots the time shadow.
@John83382 жыл бұрын
Where did you find the small time flyer/small ranger figures? I’ve been looking trying to find them
@DasNordlicht914 ай бұрын
Did they ever establish if anyone piloted Transwarp megazord or if it was just a sentient zord?
@ridwanwuldannuur9593 жыл бұрын
Maybe the reason why the deluxe size of Providus was never released in the US is because Bandai of America thinks the Providus's spinning gimmick is potentially harmful to children. So Bandai of America decided to make 5 inches Transwarp Megazord action figure. But I think the all of 5 inches Time Force Megazords is really cool. Probably this situation is really similar to DX Cephalazord (Dino Thunder) are never released in the US.
@c3stoy3 жыл бұрын
Wow~! Nice intro~!! 👍👍👍
@theonewhowatches8692 жыл бұрын
hm, I actually came up with a name for the 'not really a combination but kinda fits together' of the Time Shadow and Transwarp. Shadow Warp Megazord. they don't _really_ fit together as you displayed, but I loved the name and just had to share it.
@johngordon65853 жыл бұрын
So hyped for this one!
@aunk11343 жыл бұрын
nice set, i still would like to have owned a copy of the time force megazord and the time shadow
@colt4573 Жыл бұрын
I would LOVE a ZAP QRex megazord (without all of the gimmicks lol)
@haydenreviewscustomcombos3 жыл бұрын
The transwarp megazord reminds me of orb origin or Z original from Ultraman orb and Ultraman Z.
@battlestar9763 жыл бұрын
Another great review
@seanwalsh14583 жыл бұрын
Time for time force
@the1magageneral323 Жыл бұрын
I got the command center only because I wanted the Ranisk figure.
@Mr.HootieHooRDK3 жыл бұрын
I so wanted this as a kid. 😭 *Still do*
@agusrio502 жыл бұрын
Great Review !!
@alexsebelius87713 жыл бұрын
ryan can you talk about power rangers wild force in 2002 about the wild zords of the wild force megazords and the other wild zords too. from alex.
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
I'll do a summary video like I did for Lost Galaxy but I don't have any wild force Zords
@the1magageneral323 Жыл бұрын
How much did that cost?
@darkysqueaks98203 жыл бұрын
This over here in the uk is a very expensive set luckly I got if all for about 60£ after postage and import but Yahoo japan sky rocketed recently
@rohantherevolution2 жыл бұрын
Time force zords felt the most robotic. 😂 just machines
@kdogg6253 жыл бұрын
As much as i love time force and think its a strong season, the zord toys do lack a bit. As cool as Qrex is, i always thought it too big and simplistic. Because of its gimmick i get, but i dont like it. I can not wait for your wild force reviews. At least i HOPE youre doing wild force- my overall favorite season i think
@powerrangertube3 жыл бұрын
Bad news ahead 🙃
@kdogg6253 жыл бұрын
@@powerrangertube drat. Onward to Ninja Storm?
@deoksufan2k5762 жыл бұрын
Can you do Why I don't buy the Wild Force Megazords (Power Rangers season 10 2002)