#superhuman machine metalder

[kevynthedevylman]

Official art of VR Trooper Ryan Steele, AKA Choujinki Metalder from BOOM studios' Power Rangers Prime.

Note: I like how this design leans heavily into the obvious Kikaider inspiration with the transparent parts over the circuit detailing on the blue half.

[chernobog13]

Superhuman-Machine Metalder by Nobuhiko Ito (@itonobuhiko/X/Twitter).

[heartvisor]

i kind of want to re-organize those so that they're post-able but i kind of have no idea how to make them proper cleanly distinct and complete thoughts. here's some excerpts for fun though:

(re: the first episode) "[doctor ryuuichirou's] intent feels very much that, despite ryuusei's creation as a machine--furthermore as a murder robot created in service of the same callous churn of war and the world that killed his son, that continues to heartlessly dispose of lives for profit--he wants to impress upon this life he has brought into the world that that such bloodshed is not the end of him. even amid the tumult, that he can be a person that can (and with the responsibilty of his power and existence, indeed perhaps must) beget good things."

"there is a characterization of ryuusei by loss (of his father, as well as to have lost his first battle), a superhuman robot's origin as by a sharp realization of powerlessness."

(re: examining robot parallels) "the two are characterized by encounters and realizations of solitude and loneliness. ryuusei's anguish at the loss that heralded his arrival into the world (the loss that preluded him, his stranding in time and intention and being, the humanity he explores, pursues, and garners that connects him despite that). topgunder's best friend having betrayed him--that he insists on what he believes is solitude in the wake of it."

"in seeking to sharpen his killing philosophy and be an honorable assassin, topgunder intends to make something deeper with more tangible meaning and purpose in what he does, to create something that isn't muddied by opportunism. this also clarifies his disgust with the party in his debut episodes, that everyone there is seeking to satisfy themselves."

"connections with others can often be unknowable. for topgunder, he has come to presume bitterness that empty space, and thus rebuffs it before it can hurt him. taking orders and leveling a rifle, these things can be predicted and understood, like the trajectory of a bullet. maybe you can find some dignity in best realizing the directive you have been given--supposed happiness in remaining a tool that is used and best serves some kind of means."

"the regard with both such curiosity and loneliness is very particular to the two. similar to ryuusei's awe with the beauty and preciousness of human beings, topgunder's gaze at times feels awed by metalder's warmth and kindness."

[hackthemovies-blog]

While we prep for the release of the Saban's Power Rangers movie let's take a look back at shows that shamelessly ripped off power rangers. Let me know if I missed any other Power Rangers rip offs!

[powerverse-universe-210]

Powerverse Universe 210 Omnipost

This post will be edited as I finish up the posts for the specific seasons and as the main Powerverse Omnipost is edited.

(Credit for logo: https://tmblr.co/mnH-XspibTe_AWh-QFfwuWA)

Power Ranger/Power Rider/Ultraman/Toku Hero (with timeline placement, in both Eltarian Years and Earth Years)–Super Sentai/Kamen Rider/Ultra Series/Toku Hero (Japanese name)

Power Rider Royal 1 (Post Enlightenment Era: 14,999/BC 8063) – Kamen Rider

Power Rangers Eltar (Post Enlightenment Era: 15,000/BC 8062) – Himitsu Sentai Gorenger/Goranger

Power Rider Royal 2 (Post Enlightenment Era: 15,009/BC 8053) – Kamen Rider 2

Power Rider Royal V3 (Post Enlightenment Era: 15,030/BC 8032) – Kamen Rider V3

Power Rider E.X.E (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,020/1944) – Kamen Rider X

Power Rider Roarior (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,023/1947) – Kamen Rider Amazon

Power Rider Surge (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,025/1949) – Kamen Rider Stronger

Power Rider Zephyr (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,026/1950) – Kamen Rider Skyrider

Power Rider Eclipse (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,027/1951) – Kamen Rider Super-1

Power Rider Ninobi (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,028/1952) – Kamen Rider ZX

Power Rangers Royal Flush (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,036/1960) – J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

Power Rangers Dance Beat (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,037/1961) – Battle Fever J

Power Rangers Trisol (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,038/1962) – Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan

Power Rangers Treasure Trackers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,039/1963) – Dai Sentai Goggle V

Power Rangers Dyna Might (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,039/1963) – Kagaku Sentai Dynaman

Power Rangers Atomic Burst (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,040/1964) – Choudenshi Bioman

Power Rangers Cosmic Spark (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,042/1966) – Denshi Sentai Denziman

Power Rangers Alchemist Adventurers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,043/1967) – Denegeki Sentai Changeman

Power Rangers Prism Protectors (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,044/1968) –  Choudenshi Bioman

Power Rangers Universal Aura (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,045/1969) – Hikari Sentai Maskman

Power Rangers Nature’s Guardians (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,046/1970) – Choujuu Sentai Liveman

Power Rangers Penta Academy (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,047/1971) – Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman

Power Rangers Avian Armada (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,048/1972) – Choujin Sentai Jetman

Ultraman (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,052/1976)

Power Rider Rex (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,052/1976) – Kamen Rider Black

Magician Warriors of the Starford Citadel (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,066/1990) – Original, based on Harry Potter

TMNT (appearances start in Post Enlightenment Era: 25,066/1990)

Masked Rider (Post Enlightenment Era/ 25,067/1991) – Kamen Rider Black RX

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,068/1992) – Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger

VR Troopers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,068/1992) – Superhuman Machine Metalder, Dimensional Warrior Spielban, Space Sheriff Shaider

Beetleborgs (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,068/1992) – Juukou B-Fighter, B-Fighter Kabuto

Power Rangers Thunder Spirits (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,069/1993) – Gosei Sentai Dairanger

Power Rangers Ninjetti (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,070/1994) – Ninja Sentai Kakuranger

Power Rangers Aquitar (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,070/1994) – Ninja Sentai Kakuranger

Power Rider Biocide (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,070/1994) – Kamen Rider Shin

Power Rangers Zeo (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,072/1996) – Chouriki Sentai Ohranger

Ultraman Tiga (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,072/1996) –

Power Rider Zer0 (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,072/1996) – Kamen Rider ZO

Power Rangers Turbo (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,073/1997) – Gekisou Sentai Carranger

Power Rider Jiga (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,073/1997) – Kamen Rider J

Power Rangers In Space (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,074/1998) – Denji Sentai Megaranger

Power Rangers Robo Racers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,074/1998) – Kousoku Sentai Turboranger

Power Rider Adalve (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,074/1998) – Kamen Rider Kuuga

Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,075/1999) – Seijuu Sentai Gingaman

Power Rider Wyvern (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,075/1999) – Kamen Rider Agito

Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,076/2000) – Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive

The Magical Meotis Warriors of Light (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,076/2000) – Original, based on Futari wa Pretty Cure

Power Rider MirWar (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,076/2000) – Kamen Rider Ryuki

Power Rangers Time Force (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,077/2001) – Mirai Sentai Timeranger

Magical Meotis Warriors of Light: Maximum Power! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,077/2001) – Original, based on Futari wa Pretty Cure Max Heart

Power Rider Phi (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,077/2001) – Kamen Rider 555

Power Rangers Wild Force (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,078/2002) – Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Natural Power! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,078/2002) – Original, based on Futari wa Pretty Cure Splash Star

Power Rider Arcane (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,078/2002) – Kamen Rider Blade

Power Rangers Ninja Storm (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,079/2003) – Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger

Magical Meotis Warriors: The Five Warriors! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,079/2003) – Original, based on Yes! Pretty Cure 5

Power Rider Meloni (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,079/2003) – Kamen Rider Hibiki

The Magical Warriors of Volar (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,080/2004) – Original, based on Winx Club

Power Rangers Dino Thunder (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,080/2004) – Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger

The Five Magical Meotis Warriors Return (Plus One) [Post Enlightenment Era: 25,080/2004] – Original, based on Yes! Pretty Cure 5 GoGo!

Power Rider S.W.A.R.M. (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,080/2004) – Kamen Rider Kabuto

Power Rangers Mystic Force (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,081/2005) – Mahou Sentai Magiranger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Fresh Fruit Team! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,081/2005) – Original, based on Fresh Pretty Cure!

Power Rider Djand (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,081/2005) – Kamen Rider Den-O

Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,082/2006) – GoGo Sentai Boukenger

Power Rider Vamp (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,082/2006) – Kamen Rider Kiva

The Magical Meotis Warriors: The Heartful Flowers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,083/2007) – Original, based on Heartcatch Pretty Cure!

Power Rider Deca (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,083/2007) – Kamen Rider Decade

Power Rangers Jungle Fury (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,084/2008) – Juken Sentai Gekiranger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Musical Power! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,084/2008) – Original, based on Suite Pretty Cure

Power Rider Douw (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,084/2008) – Kamen Rider W

Ultraman Xeno (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,084/2008) – Ultraman X

Power Rangers Bushido Blades (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,085/2009) – Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Smile Power! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,085/2009) – Original, based on Smile Pretty Cure

Power Rider Animaster (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,085/2009) – Kamen Rider OOO

Power Rangers Guardian Spirits (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,086/2010) – Tensou Sentai Goseiger

Magical Meotis Warriors: The Solo Warrior! (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,087/2011) – Original, based on Pretty Cure All Stars New Stage: Mirai no Tomodachi

Power Rangers Pirate Legends (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,088/2012) – Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Power Rider 4Z (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,088/2012) – Kamen Rider Fourze

Power Rangers Pirate Legends Set Sail (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,089/2013) – Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Power Rangers Biotec Busters (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,089/2013) – Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters

Magical Meotis Warriors: The Eye Catchers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,089/2013) – Original, based on Doki Doki! Pretty Cure

Masked Rider Rex (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,089/2013) – Kamen Rider Black RX

Ultraman Twlit Dawn and Dusk (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,089/2013) – Ultraman Ginga

Power Rangers Fossil Spirits (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,090/2014) – Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger

Magical Meotis Warriors: The Happiness Chargers (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,090/2014) – Original, based on Happiness Charge Pretty Cure!

Power Rider Mystic (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,090/2014) – Kamen Rider Wizard

Power Rider Roarior Evolution (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,091/2015) – Kamen Rider Amazons

Power Rangers Rail Warriors (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,091/2015) – Ressha Sentai Toqger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Princess Warriors (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,091/2015) – Original, based on Go! Princess Pretty Cure

Power Rider Warruit (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,091/2015) – Kamen Rider Gaim

Masked Rider Shadow (Post Enlightenment Era: 25,091/2015) – Kamen Rider Black RX

Power Rangers Shinobi Strike (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Shuriken Sentai Ninninger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Pure Magical Power (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Original, based on Mahou Tsukai Pretty Cure!

Power Rangers Beast Might (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Chef Power (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Original, based on KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode

Power Rider Racer (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Kamen Rider Drive

Power Rider Phantom (Universal Union Era: 1/2016) – Kamen Rider Ghost

Power Rangers Shooting Star Squadron (Universal Union Era: 2/2017) – Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger

Magical Meotis Warriors: The Return of the Original Meotis Warriors (Universal Union Era: 2/2017) – Original, based roughly on the PreCure All Stars movies and HUGtto! Pretty Cure

Power Rangers Morphing Master (Universal Union Era: 2/2017) – Power Rangers 2017 Movie

Power Rider Arcade (Universal Union Era: 2/2017) – Kamen Rider Ex-Aid

Power Rider Hybrid (Universal Union Era: 2/2017) – Kamen Rider Build

Power Rangers Phantom Justice (Universal Union Era: 3/2018) – Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger vs Keisatsu Sentai Patranger

Magical Meotis Warriors: Galaxy Power (Universal Union Era: 3/2018) – Original, based on Star Twinkle Pretty Cure

Power Rangers Space Patrol Delta (Universal Union Era: 10/2025) – Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger

Power Rangers Fossil Rebirth (Universal Union Era: 39/2065) – Power Rangers Dino Force Brave

[cent-the-proto]

Shin metalder chapter 1

A sunny day bathed a small town in japan, with a small main square, a nearby forest, and a young peppy photographer just returned home with some pictures she had taken, her name was Mai Ogi, she was on her way to a friend place, local mechanic Hakko Kita. These two friends witnessed a hero known as metalder save our world from the clutches of God Neros in the year 1988, it is now 1993, and Mai is a professional, Hakko gave up his dirt biking career in 1991 and switched to a mechanic.

“Hakko!” Mai said cheerfully “I managed to get some good shots.” Hakko looked at her and smiled.

“That’s good maybe you can show me some of them.” Hakko said with an intrigued look on his face, Mai nodded and went to go develop the photos. Around an hour later all the photos where developed and the two could look at the pictures, they where mostly of nature but one stood out, it appeared to be an armored mutant of sorts, it was carrying a large gun, which didn’t appear to be of this world.

“What is that?” Mai asked looking at Hakko

“I don’t know perhaps a surviving member of the Neros Empire.” He replied. Mai looked through the others and there was nothing out of the ordinary

“Hmmm maybe.” Mai exclaimed as she pondered. They eventually decided to go to Mai’s house, a large Saint Bernard was laying on the couch.

“Hello Mami.” Mai said as she petted the dog. They continued looking through the photos still only seeing the figure in that one picture, however as soon as they reached the last photo unearthly gunshots where heard.

“WHAT THE!” Hakko shouted as Mami ran to Mai’s room. The two went to go investigate and standing before them was the armored mutant, he was holding the same gun and causing a town panic. In the panic a figure wearing a blue jacket and hood emerged, two yellow eyes glowing through the shadows of the hood and small bits lighting up on one side of his face

“IKARU!” The figure shouted as he tossed off his the disguise “FOR THE JUSTICE OF ALL LIVING THINGS I AM SUPERHUMAN MACHINE METALDER.” He took a step towards the mutant who aimed his gun at the android.

“You dare oppose the dimensional mafia!?” The mutant said in an accusing voice as he shot at metalder who jumped back.

“Missed me.” Metalder said as he jumped at the mutant. The android grabbed the gun and tried to steal it, he was dragged around tearing off sheets of metal revealing his wiring beneath.

“M-metalder... Ryusei.” Mai said to herself quietly. Metalder was thrown against a building but he jumped back onto his feel and grabbed the gun, this time snatching it from the mutant’s hands.

“SOMEONE WHO CAN ACTUALLY STEAL THE GUN FROM THE HANDS OF THE MIGHTY CRYLON!” He yelled at the top of his lungs. Metalder dropped the gun and crushed it.

“Someone better learned not to bring guns to a fist fight.” Metalder chuckled as a beam of pure energy appeared on the underside of his left arm. He rushed at Crylon.

“LASERARM!” The android shouted as he cut through the mutant’s armor. Crylon was left completely vulnerable, but ended up escaping Metalder who stood with his fist clenched.

To be continued

[kabutoraiger]

Toku Subs Updates Feb. 2018

Kamen Rider

Hibiki 25-36 released by Shushutto Subs

Den-o eps 2-6 released by OZC/Earthly

X episode 24 released by TMS

Blade eps 7-10 released by Excite!

Blade eps 4-9 480p Bluray released by TVN

Ex-aid True Ending released by TVN

Super Sentai

Go-onger full series batch released by Earthly Subs

Go-onger movies & netmovies released by Shushutto Subs

Zyuohger vs. Ninninger 1080p Bluray released by Pocket Universe

Gingaman full series batch released by Pocket Universe (encoded from the official Shout Factory dvds)

Ultraman

Dyna 21-26 released by TVN

Ace 41-45 released by UltraA

Taro eps 4&5 released by Yongou over Yander

Other

Superhuman Machine Metalder full series batch released by Dodgy

Special Rescue Exceedraft eps 3&4 released by Weeaboo Shogun

Kaiketsu Zubat v2 batch released by MFC

Kaiju Club ep 3 released by MBE

[ramajmedia]

Big Bad BeetleBorgs: 10 Facts You Never Knew | ScreenRant

Children's entertainment forever changed in 1993 thanks to Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers. With low production costs and booming toy sales, Saban Entertainment was sitting on the most successful television model ever. The lucrative success of Saban's Power Rangers eventually opened the door for other live-action kids' programming. One '90s show that millennials recall is Saban's Big Bad BeetleBorgs, which ran for 88 episodes on Fox from 1996 to 1998. The basic story was three kids were given beetle-themed superpowers so they could battle evildoers summoned from comic books. But as well-remembered as BeetleBorgs is, there's still a lot about it that people don't know.

RELATED: 15 Greatest Power Rangers Rip-Offs

10 Based on two Japanese shows

It's no secret Saban hit pay dirt with Power Rangers. Their economical formula — mixing footage from the Toei productions with new, in-house footage — was raking in the dough. They implemented the same strategy with Masked Rider and VR Troopers. And like the latter show, BeetleBorgs' battle footage was lifted from multiple Japanese series — Heavy Shell B-Fighter and its direct sequel B-Fighter Kabuto. When BeetleBorgs entered its second and final season, it became BeetleBorgs Metallix. Their new suits, weapons, and villains all came from B-Fighter Kabuto. To tell the stock and original footage apart, remember that Japanese shows were shot on film as opposed to video.

9 The Rappin' Granny

Something BeetleBorgs did that its Japanese counterparts did not was show the kids' families. We often saw Roland's (Green Hunter BeetleBorg) mother Nano hanging around. She was quite the character too. When she wasn't running the kids' favorite hangout Zoom Comics, she was practicing martial arts. In real life, her actor Vivian Smallwood was well-known for her rapping skills. She was so talented and beloved, she earned the nickname of the Rappin' Granny. Aside from BeetleBorgs, she appeared in shows like Everybody Hates Chris and Malcolm in the Middle. Unfortunately, Smallwood passed away at the age of 84 in 2017.

8 "Flabber, you are not the weakest link."

The pubescent heroes of BeetleBorgs were aided by a gang of monsters living at a local haunted house called Hillhurst Mansion. This included a werewolf, a mummy, a Frankenstein's Monster-type character, a vampire, a living statue, and a trio of spirits. The most important Hillhurster was Flabber, an eccentric phantasm with genie-like powers. He bore a striking resemblance to both Elvis Presley and Jay Leno, with intentional emphasis on the former. There's some Liberace thrown in for good measure too. His actor Billy Forester states on his Twitter he was a champion on the US version of The Weakest Link.

RELATED: 30 Things That Make No Sense About Power Rangers

7 The real reason why the show ended

Plenty of shows get cancelled because of low ratings, but BeetleBorgs was not one of them. BeetleBorgs ended with Metallix because Saban Entertainment exhausted the Japanese footage. B-Fighter and B-Fighter Kabuto had a total of 103 episodes and a short movie between them. Of course, BeetleBorgs was not a 1:1 adaptation so they used only so much raw footage from the original shows. As a result, the second season ended on an unresolved cliffhanger. Interestingly, the Toei franchise that Heavy Shell B-Fighter and its sequel were part of — the Metal Heroes Series — ended due to low ratings for B-Fighter Kabuto.

6 Alex Borstein played a monster in one episode

You may know her best from Family Guy, MADtv, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, but comedian Alex Borstein has a history with Saban properties. After playing Queen Machina in Power Rangers Zeo, in addition to one-off villains — Bloom of Doom, Lipsyncher, Madame Woe — in previous Power Rangers seasons, Borstein lent her voice to the monster Cataclaws in the episode "Yo Ho Borgs." In said episode, Flabber makes a flub and brings Captain Blackbeard back to life so he can help the kids with a school project. Unfortunately for the BeetleBorgs, Cataclaws poses as Blackbeard in an attempt to get the kiddos.

RELATED: The 10 Worst Family Guy Episodes Ever According To IMDb

5 Easter eggs for Power Rangers fans

With both Power Rangers and Big Bad BeetleBorgs being owned by Saban Entertainment, it's of no surprise there are some Easter eggs. Commonly seen in the background at Zoom Comics was the head of King Sphinx, a monster from the first season of Mighty Mophin' Power Rangers. Another Easter egg for fans was when Green Hunter BeetleBorg and ShadowBorg were seen among the Machine Empire's army in Power Rangers Wild Force episode "Forever Red." Costume recycling was very common during this era of Saban television, which explains why fans would see enemies in future episodes despite the fact they were already defeated.

4 Spider-Man appeared in BeetleBorgs

In episode 19 "Convention Dimension", the kids attend San Diego Comic-Con. When they're not battling the bad guys, they run into Spider-Man. Sadly, it's just someone in costume. But how did BeetleBorgs get away with the blatant cameo? At the time, Spider-Man: The Animated Series was airing on the same network, so it was safe to use his image. This also explains why there's someone dressed as The Tick in one scene. While watching this episode, one may ask why San Diego Comic-Con seems so lifeless. Even dull. Well, remember it's 1996. This was long before the event became such a spectacle.

3 The Power Rangers/BeetleBorgs crossover that never happened

It was good marketing for Saban to do crossovers between its shows. Yet BeetleBorgs never stepped foot in the Power Rangers series. However, there were plans at one point to do a crossover between Saban's mainstay and BeetleBorgs. There's even a photo of Blake Foster in costume as the Blue Turbo Ranger with the Hillhurst monsters. Alas, the televised crossover never came to fruition for some unknown reason. Instead, Acclaim Comics published a one-time issue in 1997 called Power Rangers Turbo vs. BeetleBorgs Metallix. There it's established that the Power Rangers are fictional characters who the BeetleBorgs recognize from television.

RELATED: 20 Craziest Power Rangers Crossovers Ever

2 A tale of two Red Strikers

Shannon Chandler (Jo/Red Striker BeetleBorg) departed after the first 39 episodes simply because she wanted to leave. Rather than replacing Jo with a new character, another actress (Brittany Konarzewski) assumed the same role. The writers created a bizarre storyline where an awry spell alters Jo's physical appearance and voice. The spell needed time to wear off, but in the meantime, Flabber cast another spell that caused others to see Jo only as her former self. To her fellow BeetleBorgs and the Hillhursters, Jo continued to look and talk like Konarzewski. It's worth noting that in Heavy Shell B-Fighter, Jo's Japanese equivalent was also replaced halfway into the season.

1 VR Troopers was cancelled because of BeetleBorgs

Saban's VR Troopers was already using up to three different Japanese shows' battle footage. They needed more once they were through with Superhuman Machine Metalder, Dimensional Warrior Spielban, and Space Sheriff Shaider. If things had been different, Heavy Shell B-Fighter would have been the fourth, and scenes from that would have been used in the potential third season of VR Troopers. Unfortunately for VR Troopers, Saban opted to cancel the aforesaid series altogether, and they made another show from B-Fighter. The fact that VR Troopers' toy sales were not living up to expectations did not help matters either. Thus, Big Bad BeetleBorgs was born, and VR Troopers was over.

NEXT: 18 Power Rangers Episodes That Went Way Too Far

source https://screenrant.com/big-bad-beetleborgs-unknown-facts/

[chobistudio]

”Streaming Of “Chojinki Metalder” Has Started” On “TOEI TOKUSATSU(東映特撮) YouTube Official” channel of YouTube, the streamong of “Chojinki Metalder(Superhuman-Machine Metalder)” has started since March 14th, 2019. This drama was made in 1988. Each two episodes will be release to stream. “Chojinki Metalder” on Wikipedia English https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Choujinki_Metalder

[cultfaction]

Cult TV Essentials: Choujinki Metalder

Cult TV Essentials: Choujinki Metalder

Choujinki Metalder is the sixth and shortest entry of the Metal Hero Series, running from March 16, 1987, to January 17, 1988, for only 39 episodes.

The plot begins in 1945 where Dr. Ryūichirō Koga designed Metalder as a top-secret weapon for the Japanese Imperial Army for use in the Pacific War, modeling it after his late son, Second Sub-lieutenant Tatsuo Koga. However, the pacifistic Dr. Koga…

[xombiezach]

VR Troopers: Ryan Steel & Katlin Starr Figures and VR Turbo Cycle From Kenner (1994)

[str8jeffin]

Warmup: VR Troopers! I've been rewatching a lot of this on netflix as well, and it isnt really as cool as my mind wants it to be... it's a lot of "i miss my daddy" "lets ride motercycles and beat up bad guys!" and the theme song is terrible. 

Its a shame because the original japanese shows this is pieced together from looks pretty cool.