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Force
of Will
The method used by Hideki Goh to transform into Ultraman Jack. No devices
necessary (thus missing out on some toy revenues). Other Ultras can use
this approach on occasion, especially Ultraman Dyna. The members of
Ultraman USA are also not itemized, which is probably why their pilot
episode never got picked up.
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Ultra
Rings
The devices used by Seiji Hokuto and Yuhko Minami to tranform into
Ultraman Ace. Both rings shine when the time is right to transform.
Usually yelling "Ultra Touch!", Hokuto and Minami bring the
rings together by jumping in the air, out of planes, off of motorcycles,
and even through a video screen. After Yuhko's departure from the show in
episode 28, Hokuto wears both rings and tranforms alone.
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Ultra
Badge
The device given to Koh-taroh Higashi by the Ultra Mother. When the badge
shines, Koh-taroh yells "Taroh!" does some fancy-pants arm
movents, and transforms into Ultraman Taroh. They should have been more
honest and called this the Ultra Brooch. Returned to his mother in the
end.
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Leo
Ring
The device used by Ohtori Gen, who yells "LEOOOO!!!!" really
loudly, and transforms into Ultraman Leo. Why do these people insist on
wearing their rings OUTside of their gloves?
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Beam
Flasher
The star-shaped device that Choh-ichiroh Hikari tosses high up in the air,
catches, and then sticks on his forehead to become Ultraman Jonias.
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Bright
Stick
The Beta Capsule wannabe that Takeshi Yamato uses to transform into
Ultraman 80. He does a one-two punch with his fists and reaches into his
back pocket while saying "80!", raises it into the air, and
makes the tip extend by pressing the button. Used to enhance his UGM Lizer
gun's firepower on one occasion.
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Bright
Bracelet
The wrist ornament Ryohko Hoshi uses to become Yullian. Thanks again to
Mr. E. Bernhard Warg for this image.
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Delta
Plasma
The Color Timer-shaped pendant Jack Shindo wears and uses to become
Ultraman Great. Jack gingerly places it in his palm, closes his eyes,
looks like he's feeling something really good inside, emits weird
pulsating synthesizer noises, and emerges as Great from amidst fireworks.
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Flash
Prism
The device used by Kenichi Kai to become Ultraman Powered. I believe
"Flash Prism" is the Japanese name for the device, which was
known as the Beta Capsule in the original American version (the same name
as the original Ultraman's trasnformation item).
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Pikari
Brusher
Electric toothbrush used by Asahi to transform into Ultraman Zearth.
Because the show is a parody, I guess they really went out on a limb. At
least it's consistent with his hygiene fixation.
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Spark
Lense
Device that brings out the light in Daigo Madoka, transforming him into Ultraman
Tiga. Daigo often performs some gratuitous arm waving before
transformation. Sometimes he doesn't arm wave, because, like I said, it's
gratuitous. Also manipulated by Masaki Keigo in becoming Evil Tiga.
Crumbles into dust at the end of the series. Ornament on top shaped like
Tiga's tecter. Known as "the Torch" in the 4Kids Entertainment
English dub.
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Reflasher
Magical talisman that lands at Shin Asuka's feet, used to transform into
Ultraman Dyna. The design looks kind of like the face of Dyna... the jewel
springs open. Not always necessary for transformation, yet not enough for
it either.
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Esplender
Cookie-cutter-like device used by Gamu Takayama with a loud
"GAIAAAA!" to become Ultraman Gaia. Contains the light that is
his essence. The only item to be created by the human host... in fact, for
the first few episodes, Gamu keeps the light in a silver cylindrical
container, which looks suspiciously like a lipstick container.
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Agulator
A bracelet that spins, springs open and emits a blue ray upward that makes
Hiroya Fujimiya transform into Ultraman Agul, after shouting 'Agul!' (or
AGULUUU!, to be more accurate). The centerpiece looks like Agul's Life
Gauge.
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Nice
Dreamer
A wrist watch that contains chocolate balls which is what Ginga Yumeboshi
eats to become Ultraman Nice. Probably why Ginga is one of the larger
human hosts, other than latter-day Dan Moroboshi. Notice how Nice's Color
Timer is worked into the design. Very nice touch.
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Estraller
The device that Genki Kagura uses to become Ultraman Neos. What is this
supposed to be, a paperweight?
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Cosmo
Pluck
The device that transforms Musashi Haruno into Ultraman Cosmos. trasparent
bulb-like tip springs open.
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Trivia
Interestingly,
it looks like Tsuburaya Productions didn't keep the old transformation
items around after they were done producing the first few series. In
'Ultraman Taroh', episodes 33-34, Ultraman, Ultraseven, Ultraman Jack, and
Ultraman Ace all return and transform on numerous occasions. You can tell
that they don't have the old items around anymore because they keep faking
it with bright lights.
Which
makes me wonder... maybe Hideki Goh makes cameos in every series through
'Ultraman Leo' because he never required an item to transform?
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