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Icon-mmpr This article is about a/an Megazord and its components in Mighty
Morphin Power Rangers.
Dino Megazord
Dino Megazord
Zords:
Tyrannosaurus Dinozord
Mastodon Dinozord
Triceratops Dinozord
Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord
Pterodactyl Dinozord
Season:
Mighty Morphin
First Appearance:
Day of the Dumpster
Last Appearance:
Grid Connection
Number of Episode Appearances:
54
Full list of appearances
Length:
n/a
Width:
n/a
Height:
41 m
Weight:
570 t
Speed:
n/a
Voice Actor:
Tony Oliver
(Computerized voice)
This page refers to the original Megazord combination. For a list of succeeding
Megazord formations go to Megazords (Category)

"Initiate Megazord sequence!

Megazord Battle Mode!"
―
The Megazord (retroactively referred to as the Dino Megazord or the Original
Megazord) is the combination of the five Dinozords: Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon,
Triceratops, Sabertooth Tiger, and Pterodactyl. This is the first Megazord to be
featured in Power Rangers, but within the chronology of the series may have been
preceded by other Zord combinations in the distant past.

Contents[show]
Overview
Appearances: MMPR S1 Episodes 1, 4, 5, 7-11, 15-21, 23, 25, 27-37, 39-53, 55-60, BM
S2 Episode 13

Weapons
Mastodon Shield
Mastodon Shield
Power Sword Dino Megazord
Power Sword
Mmpr-zd-megazord
Holding the Weapons

History
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers received the power of the Dinozords as part of
their original powerset. Day of the Dumpster Throughout their battles with Rita
Repulsa, the Dinozords would be summoned to the Rangers' side whenever she made her
monsters grow, often using their combined Megazord form to destroy them. New
formations for the Dinozords were enabled as the Dragonzord and Titanus joined the
Rangers' side, such as the Mega Dragonzord and the Ultrazord

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When Lord Zedd arrived to take over for Rita in conquering Earth, his monster
Pirantishead stole control of the Dinozords and heavily damaged them in the
process. After this incident, Zordon would upgrade the Dinozords into more powerful
Thunderzords. The Mutiny

The Dinozords, in their upgraded Thunderzord forms, were completely destroyed by

Rito Revolto. Ninja Quest

Nearly 25 years after their destruction at the hands of Rito Revolto while in their
Thunderzord forms, the Dinozords had been fully rebuilt and restored to their
original forms to face Goldar following his return. Grid Connection

Dinozords
All Dinozords MMPR
All 5 Dinozords

Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beasts

The Dinozords are the first Zords of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Two
of them were based off of dinosaurs from the Cretaceous time period, and the other
three were technically not dinosaurs. Although the first in the series, chronology
may put other Zord formations before it. When all five Dinozords were combined,
they formed the Megazord, the only such combination not to have a prefix before its
name (such as Thunder Megazord or Ninja Megazord).

The Dinozords, in a weakened and partially destroyed state, later served as the
foundation for the creation of the stronger Thunderzords, used throughout Season
Two. When the Thunder Megazord was destroyed by Rito Revolto early in Season Three,
the original Dinozords were were also lost as well. For 25 years both the
Dragonzord and Titanus were the only two Zords to survive, until the Dinozords were
repaired and restored by 2020.

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord
Pilot:
Jason Lee Scott
Length:
45 m
Width:
34.5 m
Height:
27 m
Weight:
96 tons
Speed:
120 km/h
Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beast Tyrannosaurus
"Tyrannosaurus Dinozord Power!"
―Jason summoning the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord
Jason Lee Scott, the Red Ranger, piloted the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord. Forming the
head and torso, the Tyrannosaurus was the mightiest of all Dinozords, sometimes
acting alone in combat, when it could use its tail and jaws as weapons. It had the
ability to fire energy blasts from its eyes. It could also roar so strongly that it
created seismic blasts, channeling the Earth as a weapon and vaporizing monsters.
It could also stand on his tail and kick his opponent like a kangaroo. The
Tyrannosaurus remained underground while not in use, and could be remote-controlled
by Jason should he need to pilot the Dragonzord in its Battle Mode.

When it was destroyed, what remains of it were made into the Tyrannosaurus Red
Dragon Thunderzord, and so it aided the Red Ranger in battle in a new form.

MMPR Tyrannosarus Dinozord

Closeup
Tyrannosaurus emerging from Earth
Tyrannosaurus emerging from a volcano.
Tyrannosaurus Control Panel
Tyrannosaurus Control panel & Cockpit
Cockpit 1 Tyrannosaurus Dinozord
Cockpit
Red ranger on zord mmpr
Red Ranger atop Tyrannosaurus Zord
Tyrannosaurus Battle MMPR
Tyrannosaurus VS Giant
Mastodon Dinozord

Mastodon Dinozord
Pilot:
Zack Taylor
Length:
24.7 m
Height:
15 m
Weight:
108 tons
Speed:
120 km/h
Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beast ZyuMammoth
"Mastodon Dinozord Power!"
―Zack summoning the Mastodon Dinozord
Zack Taylor, the Black Ranger, piloted the Mastodon Dinozord. Its body formed the
back and arms of the Megazord and Dragonzord Battle Mode. The head could be
utilized as a shield. Alone it could fire frigid blasts of cold air & mist at
enemies, temporarily freezing them. Its hiding place was in the deep Arctic.

When it was destroyed, what remains of it were made into the Mastodon Lion
Thunderzord, and so it aided the Black Ranger in battle in a new form.

Mastodon In Arctic
Mastodon Mist
Mastodon firing Mist from its trunk
Cockpit 2 Mastodon Dinozord
Mastodon Dinozord Cockpit
Inside Mastodon Controls
Mastodon Control Panel
Triceratops Dinozord
Triceratops Dinozord
Pilot:
Billy Cranston
Length:
37.3m m
Height:
11m m
Weight:
141 tons tons
Speed:
140 km/h
Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beast Triceratops
"Triceratops Dinozord Power!"
―Billy summoning the Triceratops Dinozord
Billy Cranston, the Blue Ranger, piloted the Triceratops Dinozord. Forming the left
leg, it could shoot laser shots from a twin cannon (its tail) as well as fire
chain-link power cables out of its horns to subdue opponents. The Triceratops
remained in the Desert while not in use.

When it was destroyed, what remains of it were made into the Triceratops Unicorn
Thunderzord, and so it aided the Blue Ranger in battle in a new form.

Triceratops In Desert
Triceratops In the Desert
Inside Triceratops Zord
Triceratops Control Panel & Cockpit
Cockpit 3 Triceratops Dinozord
Cockpit
Triceratops Cannon
Triceratops Cannon
Triceratops POWER CABLES
Triceratops' Power Cables
Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord

Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord

Pilot:
Trini Kwan
Length:
37.3 m
Height:
13.3 m
Weight:
141 tons
Speed:
150 km/h
Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beast SaberTiger
"Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord Power!"
―Trini summoning the Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord
Trini Kwan, the Yellow Ranger, piloted the Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord. Forming the
right leg, it could shoot a large yellow laser out of a tail cannon, similar to the
triceratops however he could also attack using its teeth. This Zord was by far the
fastest, running as transportation. Its hiding place was in the deep Jungle.

When it was destroyed, what remains of it were made into the Sabertooth Tiger
Griffin Thunderzord, and so it aided the Yellow Ranger in battle in a new form.

Sabertooth in Jungle
in the jungle
Cockpit 4 Saber-Toothed Tiger Dinozord
Sabretooth Tiger Zord Cockpit
Sabretooth Battle MMPR
Sabretooth battles Minotaur using its teeth.
Sabretooth Cannon MMPR
Sabretooth Tiger's Tail Cannon
Pterodactyl Dinozord

Pterodactyl Dinozord
Pilot:
Kimberly Hart (usually)
Alpha 5 (Boom Studios comics, issue 17)
Length:
21 m
Width:
25.5 m
Weight:
84 tons
Speed:
mach 2.5
Blue Glass Arrow See also: Guardian Beast Pteranodon
"Pterodactyl Dinozord Power!"
―Kimberly summoning the Pterodactyl Dinozord
Kimberly Hart, the Pink Ranger, piloted the Pterodactyl Dinozord. It formed the
chestplate of the Megazord, She could fire twin lasers when used individually,
which looked like lightning. This was the only Dinozord with flight capability. It
remained submerged in a volcano for hiding purposes.

When it was destroyed, what remains of it were made into the Pterodactyl Firebird
Thunderzord, and so it aided the Pink Ranger in battle in a new form.

Pterodactyl In Volcanoe
Pterodactyl from Volcano
Cockpit 5 Pterodactyl Dinozord
Pterodactyl Zord Cockpit
Pterodactyl Flight
Pterodactyl Flying
Pterodactyl Fires Cannons
Pterodactyl fires its Twin Cannons
Combined Forms
Megazord Tank Mode

Megazord Tank Mode

Combined From:
Tyrannosaurus Dinozord
Pterodactyl Dizozord
Triceratops Dinozord
Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord
Mastodon Dinozord
'Pilots:
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (team)
Length:
52 m
Height:
24 m
Weight:
570 tons
Speed:
300 km/h
An even greater weapon against evil, the Dino Megazord is a powerful amalgam of the
5 Dinozords. It had two stages: Tank Mode and Battle Mode. Dino Megazord Tank Mode
traveled on treads and wheels from the Triceratops and Sabretooth Tiger Zords
respectively. Armed with a pair of main cannons derived from Mastodon,
Tyrannosaurus formed the central body around which all the other components
connected, with Pterodactyl riding on top. In addition to the large cannons, the
tank could also fire directed energy beams from the eyes of all the Dinozords using
the Rangers' Power Crystals. Despite being impressively shielded and well-armed,
the utility of this formation was limited, especially in combat with agile, moving
targets. The tank formation of the Dinozords was usually only a brief transitional
step in the sequence of forming Dino Megazord, rarely used for prolonged battle.

Very rarely, the Dinozords will bypass the Tank Mode altogether, combining
immediately into the Battle Mode.
Megazord Perspective MMPR
Megazord view inside and out
Tank Mode Fires MMPR!
Tank Mode fires from its cannons
Megazord Battle Mode
MMPR Dinozord Megazord
Megazord in Battle Mode

After forming the tank mode, the Rangers could initiate transformation into the
Dino Megazord's Battle Mode. This usually began with a computerized voice stating
"Megazord sequence has been initiated," concluding with "Megazord activated!" after
the reconnection of Pterodactyl Zord, the head crests sliding into position. In
this mode, Dino Megazord features fewer ranged energy weapons, compensating with
far greater close combat potential.
The Red Ranger's chair is the command console for the entire Megazord, but some of
the other Rangers seem to have roles too. In "Fowl Play", Zack uses the Megazord's
Cranial Laser against the Peckster, and in several episodes Jason asks Zack to
divert more power to him, suggesting the Black Ranger may control auxiliary
weapons. In "An Oyster Stew", Jason directs Kimberly to send a communication signal
to Tommy, which may mean the Pink Ranger controls communication equipment. The
special functions of the Blue and Yellow Rangers, if any, are unknown.
Cockpit 7 Megazord
The Power Rangers in Dino Megazord's cockpit
Zyuranger Empty cockpit
Cockpit with no one in it.
Cockpit 9 Mega Dragonzord & Ultrazord
The Power Rangers (with Green Ranger) in Dino Megazord's cockpit
Mighty Morphin Dino Megazord Cockpit with Armored Red Ranger
with the Armored Red Ranger

Power Sword
Power Sword (Megazord)
Power Sword

It was not uncommon to need more power and weapons to bring an end to a battle,
even with the Dino Megazord's immense strength. When this became necessary, any
Power Ranger, but usually the Red Ranger would summon the Power Sword. Descending
from the sky, the sword would embed itself into the ground nearby, or on some
occasions be caught directly by the Dino Megazord. The Power Sword not only gave
the Dino Megazord an advantage in battle, but could be used as a substitute power
supply when the main sources were unavailable. The Dino Megazord's Power Sword
allowed it to perform its most powerful finisher move: a move typically known as
the Megazord Power Slash. This involved the Megazord infusing the Power Sword with
red crackling energy before executing a powerful slash, throwing an energy wave
into the target. This energy usually resulted in the explosive destruction of
whatever monster it struck. The Dino Megazord with his Power Sword destroyed a
total of 20 giant Monsters by season's end, excluding the pilot episode.

This move had three variations - first a vertical diagonal slash from top left
corner to bottom right (the most commonly used one), second an upward vertical
slash from the bottom left corner to top right corner, and third a horizontal slash
from left to right.

The top left to bottom right was used in the episodes “A Pressing Engagement”, “Big
Sisters,” “I, Eye Guy,” “Birds of a Feather”, “Clean-Up Club”, “Rita's Seed of
Evil”, “Goo Fish”, “Lions & Blizzards” and “Grumble Bee.” The upwards vertical hit
was used in the episodes “Different Drum”, “Happy Birthday, Zack”, “Dark Warrior”,
“Plague of the Mantis,” “Second Chance” and “An Oyster Stew” The horizontal slash
was used in the episodes “Crystal of Nightmares,” “To Flea or Not to Flee,” “Reign
of the Jellyfish,” “Fowl Play” and “On Fins and Needles.” The reason it was only
used for stock footage fights or for Zyu2 was due to it only even being in Zyu 9
which was combined with Zyu 10 for the Chunky Chicken monster (the Zord fight from
Zyu 10 being the one used for that episode.

Cranial Laser
A rarely used weapon mounted on top of the Dino Megazord's head, the Cranial Laser
is an extremely powerful ranged weapon used to finish off Monsters. After
collecting energy within its forehead crest, the Dino Megazord focuses a lethal
stream of energy into the ground, which travels towards the monster, destroying
them upon contact. While powerful, this weapon forces the Dino Megazord into a
stationary position in order to focus the attack.

Mastodon Shield
Mammoth Shield MMPR
The Mastodon Shield

The head of the Mastodon Zord could also be utilized as a shield to complement the
Power Sword, only used twice. First used in Green With Evil Part 2, the Mastodon
Shield reflected the Green Ranger's energy blast back at him. Later, in Fowl Play,
Jason summoned the Shield in order to protect the Megazord from Peckster's beak.

Transformation Sequence
In Megazord Tank Mode, the Tyrannosaurus Zord becomes the central component, with
the Triceratops Zord and Saber Tooth Tiger Zord becoming the treads. The Mastodon
Zord forms the cannons while the Pterodactyl Zord mounts onto the back. In Battle
Mode, the Megazord stands up from its Tank Mode formation, with the treads becoming
the legs and the cannons becoming the arms. The Pterodactyl Zord relocates to the
chest, while the Tyrannosaurus Zord's head lowers to reveal its head. The cannons
mounted on the Mastadon Zord relocate to its back, followed the Tyrannosaurus
Zord's tail folding into place.

Design
The Megazord does not have a single unified style. According to an article by
PLEX's Tsuyoshi Nonaka, [1]it was inspired by GoLion/Voltron. This is most evident
in the Sabertooth Tiger design wherein the head of the Sabertooth is the foot of
the Megazord, the legs fold sideways and the tail becomes the Megazord kneecap. The
tank formation was inspired by Daitetsujin 17.

All the zords have the first letter of either on their sides or a center position.
Because of the M's present on the Mastodon side, once they become Megazord's
shoulder pads, they fortuitously recall the word 'Megazord'.

Legendary Ranger Devices

Dino Chargers
SDCC 2015Power Packs
MMPR Megazord Charger
MMPR Megazord Dino Charger

As part of SDCC 2015, Bandai released an exclusive Dino Charge Mighty Morphin'
Charger set with each Dino Charger depicting four pictures. In the Megazord's case,
it featured the main 5 Rangers, the MMPR title, the Megazord, and the Power
Blaster.

Additional Formations
Sabertooth Tiger, Triceratops, and Mastodon, Dinozords could combine with
Dragonzord to form Dragonzord Battle Mode or Mega Dragonzord.
Megazord could combine with Dragonzord to form Mega Dragonzord.
Megazord and Dragonzord can combine with Titanus to form Ultrazord.
Once they were out of commission, what remained of the Dinozords were used to
create the Thunderzords. The Dinozords can be seen morphing into the Thunderzords
every time they are summoned. It is unknown whether the original Dinozords or any
of their configurations could still be used in battle, even at a lower capacity.
Toys
Main article: Megazord/toys
One of the most celebrated Megazords, the Dino Megazord has seen several deluxe
releases, action figures, collectible figures and even remote-control versions.

Notes
Zyu3zords
Tsuyoshi Nonaka designed the Daizyujin/Megazord. Had Saban opted to order Zyu3
footage from Japan, the Dinozords would have been redesigned, and they would have
been able to combine with a redesigned Tigerzord.
Unlike Megazord's sentai counterpart, Daizyujin, it was not sentient.
It is unclear why the Power Sword comes from the skies.
Due to Zyu2 footage, the Megazord, on one occasion, demonstrated the ability to
combine into Megazord mode directly, skipping the Tank Mode entirely. Its sentai
counterpart never demonstrated this ability.
Whenever the Megazord carried the Power Sword, or when it had to exhibit dexterity,
the costume's large fists would be removed and replaced with simple silver gloves.
Depending on the scene, only one of the gloves may have been swapped out at any
given time.
The twin cannon from the Triceratops Dinozord tail is missing from his
transformation sequence into the Unicorn Thunderzord.
The Megazord in the pilot episode was known as "Mega DinoDroid".
Although each Dinozord possessed individual attack capabilities, the Tyrannosaurus
Dinozord was the only component of the Megazord able to battle and defeat an enemy
single-handedly, seen when it defeated Rita's Giant and the Dragonzord while Tommy
was under mind-control.
The Tyrannosaurus Dinozord's design is based on an outdated concept of what an
actual Tyrannosaurus rex may have looked like. More recent scientific-finds have
revealed the Tyrannosaurus rex's body had a more forward-leaning posture rather
than an upright-posture. This would be reflected in the design of the Tyrannozord
seen in Power Rangers Dino Thunder years later.
Megazord names
Megazord as Mighty Morphin Megazord and Dino Megazord

In merchandise that were released after Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' first run,
Megazord began to retroactively be referred to as Mighty Morphin Megazord (after
the team name) and Dino Megazord (after the zord components, Dinozords). Both names
follow the typical naming conventions of Megazords. This was to distinguish it from
all other Megazords.

During the transition from Tank Mode to Megazord Mode, the Rangers are seen from
the back in the wrong order. Pink and Yellow are the wrong way around, and Black
and Blue are behind the girls when they should be in front. This error is also
present in Zyuranger.
The Dinozord show designs were updated in Season 2. They can be seen as they
transform into their Thunderzord counterparts. The models used were the toys with
Bandai America stickers.

MegazordBoomComics
Megazord as seen in the comics

In the Boom! Studios comics, the Pterodactyl Dinozord can detach from the Megazord
and fly off for emergency rescues.
The official Super Sentai website states that the Shinka Gattai Daizyuzin, and by
extension the Dino Megazord, is 41 meters tall and weighs 570 tons. This is
contradicted by a stat sheet included included with the Vehicle Zord System Release
toy, which states that the Megazord is 333 feet tall (101.5 meters) and weighs
172,000 lbs (78017.9 kg).
While not confirmed, since their reconstruction in Power Rangers Beast Morphers,
it's possible that the Dinozords can still be upgraded to become the Thunderzords.
See Also
Shinka Gattai Daizyuzin - Super Sentai counterpart in Zyuranger. See comparison
page.
Battle Fever Robo - The first giant mecha in Super Sentai
Megazord (2017 movie)
Kousoku Gattai Great Five - The first five pieces of mecha in Super Sentai
References
↑ http://www.toeihero.net/archive/rgl/omoide/main.html Tsuyoshi Nonaka on ZyuRanger

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