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Friday, December 4, 2015

Buddyzord LT-06: Lion Trike — DX Tategami Li-Oh (2012)

  Rest in Peace, Mizuki Ichiro-san.
Rest In Peace, Fujiwara Keiji-san.

You know, Deka Robo was able to ride Deka Bike Robo, but it required a bit of a cheat. No disrespect to them AT ALL, but Go-Buster Ace can ride Li-Oh in his trike and lion modes, outright. LEGIT. That's what Li-Oh is: He's legit as all hell. The result of Hazuki Hakase's research, Li-Oh is a sentient Buddyzord that acts as Hiromu's upgraded mecha, Ace's partner and personal ride, and the missing piece of the sub-team comprised of Ryuuji, Yoko, Usada, and Gorisaki. He may look a little funny (read: paradoxically skinny) realized in plastic, but it's worth it as he does everything he needs to. Because of his scale, this is THE figure representation you'll want to stand behind your Go-Busters vinyls (1, 2). Unless of course you want to improvise a Li-Oh Attaché. I recommend a Mk. V suitcase from an Iron Man figure, personally.

He's the best. He's just the best and I love him.

5 Lions No One Will Ever Be Big Enough to Hug out of 5


I could never determine if the Korean release had re-recorded voice-clips. This is relevant as Li-Oh's wheel-shield does contain a few phrases. Be aware of that, if you're thinking about purchasing the version of him in their Go-Bursters line. Though, if you've got a Japanese Li-Oh Blaster, there's no harm in getting one, since those phrases and many more are already in that toy.

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