2240 Titanus the Carrier Zord, released in 1993 by Bandai, was another iconic addition to the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers toy line. Based on the Carrier Zord seen in the series, Titanus played a pivotal role as a key component in forming the Dino Ultrazord, making it an essential piece to recreate the Ultrazord combination.
Overview
Titanus the Carrier Zord was designed to replicate the look and functionality of its counterpart from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series. In the show, Titanus was a massive, dinosaur-themed carrier that supported the Megazord and Dragonzord in battle. This toy captured the essence of Titanus, complete with electronic rolling mechanism and compatibility with other Zords for combination.
Information
| Name | 2240 Titanus the Carrier Zord |
|---|---|
| Series | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) |
| Height | 18-inch / 46 centimeter |
| Manufacturer | Bandai |
| Release | Fall 1993 |
| Case Number | 2240 |
| Case Count | 2 |
| Item Number | 2240 |
| UPC |
Design
Titanus featured an intricate and robust design to match its role in the series. The toy’s highlights included:
- Chariot Form: Titanus could transform into a mobile chariot with rolling treads, capable of holding the combined Megazord and Dragonzord in battle formations.
- Detailed Sculpting: The toy included articulated neck segments, a tail with chain-linked design, and sculpted armor accents that replicated its screen appearance.
- Zord Integration: Titanus was engineered to work seamlessly with the Deluxe Megazord and Dragonzord toys for combined modes.
Combinations
Titanus the Carrier Zord was designed to work with the other Zords in the toy line to recreate the following modes:
- Dino Ultrazord: The ultimate combination where Titanus served as a base and chariot, carrying the Megazord and Dragonzord in a towering formation equipped with heavy artillery.
Packaging
The packaging for Titanus was vibrant and eye-catching, featuring imagery of the fully combined Dino Ultrazord and Titanus in its standalone form. The toy was encased in styrofoam for protection.
Parts
| Name | Quantity | Part Number | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanus Body | 1 | |||
| Titanus Head | 1 | |||
| Left Tail / Cannon | 1 | |||
| Right Tail / Cannon | 1 | |||
| Left Claw | 1 | |||
| Right Claw | 1 | |||
| Chain Accessory | 1 | |||
| Chest | 1 | |||
| Stickersheet | 1 | |||
| Instructions | 1 |
Variants
European Release
The European release of Titanus was renamed to Titanos because of the association with the human rectum. Bandai UK and/or Bandai FR didn't think it was marketable. Besides the name the packaging featured slight differences, including darker artwork and multi-language text.
Trivia
- Titanus was based on the Japanese Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger counterpart, King Brachion, using the same toy molds from Bandai Japan.