Dino Buckler

This article is about a changer in Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger.

Dino Buckler
Changers
Season(s):	Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger
Used by:	Zyurangers
Produced by:	Zyuranger Tribes
Special System:	Dino Medal
Production Order
Previous:	Cross Changer
Next:	Aura Changer

"Dino Buckler! (ダイノバックラー！, Daino Bakkurā!)"

―Transformation call^[src]

The Dino Buckler (ダイノバックラー, Daino Bakkurā) is the transformation device of the Zyurangers. While the Dino Buckler is normally silver, DragonRanger's Dino Buckler was gold, and was sometimes called the Dragon Buckler (ドラゴンバックラー, Doragon Bakkurā). When Geki transforms into the Armed TyrannoRanger, his Buckler changes to gold as well.

Overview

The Dino Buckler is two-sided: the folded grip-side is out before the Zyurangers' transformation, and the side showing the coin on which the figure of his/her own Guardian Beast is carved after. The coin is the vital source of the Zyurangers' power; it stores Gaiatron (ガイアトロン, Gaiatoron) energy, a mysterious and perpetual power-source derived from Mother Nature.

History

Zyuranger

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Gokaiger

At the climax of the Legend War, the Dino Bucklers were made redundant when the Zyurangers sacrificed their powers with the rest of the first 34 Super Sentai to destroy the invasion force of the Space Empire Zangyack. Resurfacing as Ranger Keys, the Zyuranger powers would be used by the Gokaigers to assume their forms via the Gokai Change. Ultimately, the Gokaigers returned their borrowed powers to their rightful owners after overthrowing Zangyack.

Functionality

Each Ranger wears a Dino Buckler which is a detachable silver buckle placed on each Zyuranger's waistband. The Dino Buckler can be used in battle as a knuckle cover for added attack strength. With its internal energy, the coin has the power to heal a wounded person, although its ability to heal mortal wounds is seemingly limited. While inside their Guardian Beasts, the Zyurangers can turn their coins into Dinocrystals which help in the transformation process of Daizyujin or Gouryuujin.

Transformation

The Zyuranger transform by removing the Buckler from the belt and shout "Dino Buckler!".

Each Zyuranger removes the Buckler from their belts...

... and points it (upside down) downwards. The Zyurangers twist their wrists to have the Buckler face right side up...

... and press the button. This opens the plates and the coin glows.

An energy grid wraps the Zyuranger in a suit.

Transformation complete.

Burai removes the Buckler from his belt...

... and points it (upside down) downwards.

Burai twists his wrists to have the Buckler face right side up and presses the button.

This opens the plates and the coin glows.

Transformation complete.

Kyoryuger

The sequence was redone from scratch for Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters, taking inspiration from Adam Park's Once a Ranger morph, with the suit forming effect being a magma explosion coming out from the Dinobuckler and then returning to Geki's body to form the suit:

Gallery

Geki with Dino Buckler

Goushi and Boi with Dino Buckler

Dan and Mei with Dino Buckler

Geki's Tyrannosaurus Dino Medal inserted into his Dino Buckler.

Goushi's ZyuMammoth Dino Medal inserted into his Dino Buckler.

Dan's Triceratops Dino Medal inserted into his Dino Buckler.

Boi's SaberTiger Dino Medal inserted into his Dino Buckler.

Mei's Ptera Dino Medal inserted into her Dino Buckler.

Notes

• In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, actual toy replicas of the Dino Bucklers were used to represent the Rangers' Power Morphers. Using Super Sentai toys as props became a tradition in the Power Rangers franchise for years to come.
• Burai's golden Dragon Buckler shares the same design as the standard silver Dino Buckler. As such, the strip of color featured on the buckler's backside features the standard five Zyuranger colors, but no green indicator.
• The front of the in-show prop Dino Buckler has a flat surface whereas the toys have a convex front
• The Dino Bucklers used in the Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters movies were actually Legacy Morpher toys from Bandai's Power Rangers Legacy line.

Appearances

• Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger
  • Ep. 1: The Birth
  • Ep. 2: The Revival
  • Ep. 3: Fight in the Land of Despair
  • Ep. 4: Reawaken, Legendary Weapons
  • Ep. 5: Scary Riddles
  • Ep. 6: Arise! Daizyuzin
  • Ep. 7: I Can See! I Can See!
  • Ep. 8: Terror! Eaten In An Instant
  • Ep. 9: Run! Prince of The Eggs
  • Ep. 10: Monkeys No More!
  • Ep. 11: My Master!
  • Ep. 12: Papa's a Vampire!?
  • Ep. 13: Fire! The Golden Arrow
  • Ep. 14: Become Small!
  • Ep. 15: Destroy! The Dark Super Sword
  • Ep. 16: The Great Sneeze Plot
  • Ep. 17: The Sixth Hero
  • Ep. 18: The Hate-Filled Brother's Sword
  • Ep. 19: Female Warrior Scorpion!
  • Ep. 20: Daizyuzin's Last Day
  • Ep. 21: The Guardian Beast's Great Riot
  • Ep. 22: Combine! Gouryuzin
  • Ep. 23: The Knuckleball of Infatuation
  • Ep. 24: Hope Springs A-Turtle
  • Ep. 25: The Park Where Demons Dwell
  • Ep. 26: Be Careful of Shaved Ice
  • Ep. 27: Mei On A Silver Platter
  • Ep. 28: Clay Monsters, New And Improved
  • Ep. 29: A Mystery!? The Attacking Beast Knight God
  • Ep. 30: Satan Comes!!
  • Ep. 31: Reborn! The Ultimate God
  • Ep. 32: Geki! Slash Your Tears
  • Ep. 33: Teach Me! The Jewel of Bravery
  • Ep. 34: Live, Burai!
  • Ep. 35: Ninja Warrior, Boi
  • Ep. 36: Smash It! The Mirror of Death
  • Ep. 37: A Dinosaur is Born
  • Ep. 38: Princess Mei's Seven Metamorphoses
  • Ep. 39: A Subterranean Beast's Tears
  • Ep. 40: Burai's Departure of Death
  • Ep. 41: Blaze, Burai!!
  • Ep. 42: Burai Dies...
  • Ep. 43: Live Again! Zyusouken
  • Ep. 44: Swordswoman! Japan's Best
  • Ep. 45: The Foolish Boy
  • Ep. 46: Presenting! The Vicious Sentai
  • Ep. 47: Break in! The Final Deciding Battle
  • Ep. 48: The Son from the Darkness
  • Ep. 49: The Gods Lost!!
  • Final Ep.: Viva Dinosaurs
• Super Sentai World
• Mirai Sentai Timeranger
  • Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
• Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
• GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
• Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
  • Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
  • Ep. 11: The Serious Rebellion
  • Ep. 14: Now More Road Safety
  • Ep. 15: A Privateer Appears
  • Ep. 16: Clash! Sentai vs. Sentai
  • Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
  • Ep. 17: The Amazing Silver-Colored Man
  • Ep. 18: The Big Abare with the Dinosaur Robot Drill
  • Ep. 22: Promise from the Star
  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
  • Ep. 44: A Lovely Christmas Eve
  • Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja (deleted scene)
  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Uchuu Keiji Gavan: The Movie
  • Ep. 50: The Day of Battle
  • Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
• Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
• Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: Dinosaur Great Battle! Farewell, Eternal Friends
• Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
  • Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs (archive footage only)
  • Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai

See Also

• Power Morphers - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. See comparison page.