Thunderzords

The Thunderzords were created from the original Dinozords and had much greater strength than their previous forms. The Thunder Megazord used its sword, the Thunder Saber, as a weapon, and powered up the sword before performing a big slash to finish the monster. Unlike the Thunder Megazord's predecessor, the sword did not fall from the sky, but was kept in a scabbard on its waist. If the sword is taken by a monster, the Thunder Megazord could charge it up and shock the monster which was used when Trumpet Top stole the Thunder Saber and used it against the formation. The Thunder Megazord was also capable of blowing mist from its hands which acted as a weapon.

Lion ThunderzordFirebird ThunderzordUnicorn ThunderzordGriffin ThunderzordRed Dragon ThunderzordRed Dragon Warrior Mode
* The Mastodon was the template to create the more powerful Lion Thunderzord. The Zord was piloted by Zack Taylor and later Adam Park. Zordon explained that the Lion had "courage and strength". It did not share the same abilities as the Mastodon, but it was given greater armor and defense. The Lion Thunderzord was part of the Thunderzord Assault Team, making up the forward component of the chariot. The Lion would serve as the arms, the torso, and helmet for the Thunder Megazord. Also, the Lion could combine with the other Thunderzords and the White Tigerzord to make the Mega Tigerzord, the Lion forming the shoulder pads and back.

* The Firebird Thunderzord is the Pink Mighty Morphin Ranger's second Zord. It was created from the Pterodactyl Dinozord, utilizing the former Zord as a template. The Pterodactyl Dinozord would be struck by a pink lightning bolt, transforming it into the Firebird. On its own, the Firebird was capable of creating an energy tornado and sending it towards monsters. The Firebird is one of the five components to the Thunder Megazord. When the Zord is formed, the Firebird would wrap itself around the Red Dragon Thunderzord's waist, forming the belt. Along with the rest of the Thunderzord Assault Team, it could also combine with the White Tigerzord to form the Mega Tigerzord. The Firebird would form a claw on the White Tigerzord's right arm, also serving as the Mega Tigerzord's common finishing move as it was launched from the arm and charged with energy. As part of the Thunderzord Assault Team, it sits on a pedestal behind the Red Dragon, wings outstretched. The Assault Team could then also form the top portion of the Thunder Ultrazord. The Firebird was summoned and used as part of the Mega Tigerzord without Pink Ranger on one occasion

* The Triceratops was the template to create the more powerful Unicorn Thunderzord. Piloted by Billy Cranston, it could launch large boulders at foes. It formed the right leg of the Thunder Megazord and Mega Tigerzord, and sat on the right side of the Assault Team. Its design is like that of a moving cart with a single front appendage that allows it to move.

* The Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord was the template to create the more powerful Griffin Thunderzord. Piloted by Trini Kwan and Aisha Campbell, it could project fireballs when used in combat on its own. It formed the left leg of both the Thunder Megazord and the Mega Tigerzord, and sat on the left side of the Assault Team. Like the Unicorn Thunderzord, its design is like that of a moving cart with a single front appendage that allows it to move.

* The Red Dragon Thunderzord was the second Zord of the two Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger (Jason Scott and Rocky DeSantos) and the successor to the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord. The Red Dragon was the first Zord in the series to possess two battle modes: Dragon and Warrior. In Dragon mode, it could breathe flame and attack with its claws mid-flight. In Warrior mode, it would fight opponents by hand-to-hand combat or by wielding its staff that he could spin at high speeds to attack. It could also stand on the Thunderzord Assault Team's chariot and to ride the Tigerzord while it is in Tiger Mode. It could also merge with the other Thunderzords to form the Thunder Megazord, serving as the main portion of the Megazord. Similar to the Tyrannosaurus Dinozord, the Red Dragon was capable of fighting and defeating a monster on its own. Its finishing involved producing its spear and spinning it at high speeds, allowing it to spray red sparks capable of blinding monsters. It would then slide forward and fatally energy slash the monsters who would collapse onto their sides and explode.

The Thunderzords could combine to form the Thunderzord Assault Team. The Lion, Unicorn, Griffin, and Firebird would combine into an airborne chariot, which the Red Dragon would ride in his warrior mode.  On at least one occasion, Red Ranger was able to summon the Thunderzord Assault Team without the assistance of the other Rangers.

The Thunder Megazord was the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' second primary Megazord, created by merging the five Thunderzords: the Red Dragon, Lion, Unicorn, Griffin and Firebird Thunderzords. The Rangers piloted the Thunder Megazord from the green orb on its chest.

The White Tigerzord, also known as the White Tiger Thunderzord, was the White Mighty Morphin Power Ranger's original Zord and Tommy's second overall. Tiger mode was the primary form that the Tigerzord took when entering battle. It could not only move very fast but also emit powerful sonic blasts at opponents. The Red Dragon Thunderzord's Warrior Mode could ride the Zord and use its staff to strike oncoming foes. For the Thunder Ultrazord configuration, Tigerzord's tiger mode was placed inside Tor's shell.

The primary fighting form, Warrior Mode is equipped with a sword (formed from the Tiger Mode's tail) and demonstrates the ability to follow the White Ranger's every move, first used against the monster Nimrod.

Its signature attack were the "White Tiger Thunderbolts" where Tommy puts an orb into the cockpit console, generating the kanji for "fire" in the Tigerzord's mouth. It would then fire forth bright orange fireballs that, once fired on the now heartless Hatchasaurus in the episode "The Ninja Encounter-part II", it killed him once and for all. The Tigerzord would often fight alongside the Thunder Megazord in this mode.

The Mega Tigerzord is a combination of the White Tigerzord with the Thunderzord Assault Team (the Lion, Firebird, Unicorn Griffin Thunderzords). The Unicorn made up the right leg, the Griffin made up the left leg, the Lion formed shoulder pads and the back, and the Firebird formed a formed a right arm armor with its tail serving as a claw.

This formation first appears during the battle with Nimrod the Scarlet Sentinel. The White Tigerzord retreatd after the first encounter. Returning with the Thunderzord Assault Team, it combines with the Assault Team to form the Mega Tigerzord. Its primary finisher was shooting the Firebird Thunderzord on his right arm towards the target while it was set ablaze before flying through a virtual grid which rams through the opponent with enough force to destroy them. In the episode white light, this was powerful to destroy Nimrod, Ac and Dc altogether in a single shot.

The Mega Tigerzord was extremely powerful and possibly surpassed the Thunder Megazord, as it handily destroys Nimrod after the latter was defeated. It was used four times and destroys three monsters: (Nimrod, Cannontop, and Needlenose). Four Head was the only monster which defeated it and was destroyed instead by the Thunder Ultrazord.

Tor the Shuttlezord was the turtle based Carrierzord of the Thunderzords and belonged to the the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Due to Titanus being only compatible with the Dinozords, Zordon had to create a new Carrierzord to give the Power Rangers an edge. As such, Tor is created when Zordon fuses a green crystal with a turtle sometime after Tommy Oliver becomes the Mighty Morphin White Ranger.

As the Power Rangers struggle against Lord Zedd's monster Four Head, who even manages to defeat the Mega Tigerzord with its own attack, Zordon then sends forth Tor to aid the Power Rangers much to Four Head's shock. However, the monster manage to topple Tor and the Red Dragon Thunderzord is forced to salvage the situation and flip Four Head away before flipping Tor back upright. Tor then transforms into Warrior Mode and sends numerous rockets and missiles right at Four Head who is unfazed. The Red Dragon Thunderzord then enters Tor's shell and Four Head fires at it but its thick armor means that neither Zord is fazed which allows Tor to re-energize the Zord. The Rangers then form the Thunder Ultrazord which finishes Four Head off.

With Jason, Zack and Trini going to a Peace Conference and thus the Power Rangers being at half power, Lord Zedd unleashes his gigantic Zord Serpentera to annihilate the Earth. As such, Zordon introduces Tor to the Power Rangers (despite them already having met it) and reveals its incredible ability to shield them from Serpentera’s lightning and incredible weight. Later, when the Red Dragon Thunderzord tries to confront the enormous Zord, Jason realizes that his Zord is barely bigger than the Evil Zord’s ankle and Serpentera starts advancing on it, he summons Tor the Shuttlezord to counteract it. Barely dodging the Zord’s foot, it rolls and enters Tor in Warrior Mode’s armor but Serpentera kicks it over and back into Shuttle Mode. Although it spends about half a minute grinding Tor into the ground, they have to release it to conserve power to fulfill their plan which allows the Zords to escape.

After the Red Dragon Thunderzord and White Tigerzord are blasted by Silver Horns’ horn fire, Tommy summons Tor as the remaining four Power Rangers summon their Thunderzords. Together, they form the Thunder Ultrazord which crushes the monster to death.

With Goldar and Scorpina having returned and been enlarged, Zordon tells the Power Rangers to summon Tor to form the Thunder Ultrazord should they need it. Sure enough, once the two giant super-villains defeat the Thunder Megazord and White Tigerzord, Tommy summons Tor and they combine into the Thunder Ultrazord which blows away the two villains and forces them to flee.

When Rocky enjoys playing Ernie's new pachinko game, Zedd casts a spell on it which causes Rocky to have an unhealthy addiction to having fun. Rocky thinks only about games which Zedd hopes will distract the other Rangers long enough for him to attack Earth with Serpentera. Serpentera arrives immediately after the Thunder Megazord slays Pachinko Head and rips apart the formation with its lightning. With the Red Dragon Thunderzord completely down and exposed, Rocky summons Tor to counteract it. Barely dodging the Zord’s foot, it rolls and enters Tor in Warrior Mode’s armor but Serpentera kicks it over and back into Shuttle Mode. Although it spends about half a minute grinding Tor into the ground, the attempt somehow drains over half of Serpentera's power and Zedd and Goldar are forced to retreat back to the Moon once again.  TV STORY-Rocky Just Wants to Have Fun

After the Red Dragon Thunderzord slashes Cannontop whilst riding the White Tigerzord, Tommy summons Tor via Saba. As Cannontop gawks at it, Tor transforms into Warrior Mode and bombards the monster with its lasers. It sits out the remainder of the fight as the Mega Tigerzord destroys Cannontop. After the battle with Cannontop, Tor is never seen or mentioned again so likely went into storage in the Command Center. Considering the fact that the Thunderzords were later destroyed by Rito Revolto, Tor is presumably melted down to be used for future projects. When the Rangers obtain their Ninjazords and are in need of a compatible Carrierzord, Tor is officially retired in favor of a modified Titanus.

Tor could transform into a Warrior Mode by "standing up" and retracting its head and neck and Tor's back would become the front of the Zord. In this mode, it could shoot rocket like energy lasers out of its fingertips and open up its chest for the Red Dragon Thunderzord to enter it and re-energize. Presumably, it could do the same with any of the Rangers' Thunderzords but this was never shown onscreen.

It's unclear what became of it after this, as it may still be dormant on Earth. During Zeo, Billy mentions that he makes the Zeozords out of recycled Zords, making it possible Tor was among the Zords dismantled. However, this is never confirmed.

The Thunder Ultrazord was the combination of the Thunderzord Assault Team, White Tigerzord and Tor the Shuttlezord in its default turtle form. The Tigerzord would sit inside Tor's shell while the Thunderzord Assault Team docked onto Tor's back.

Unlike the Dino Ultrazord before it, the Thunder Ultrazord didn't mow down it's enemies with a massive barrage of lasers. Instead, the Red Dragon Thunderzord would twirl its staff like a helicopter rotor to lift the Zord and drop it on top of an opponent, crushing and destroying the monster.

The Thunder Ultrazord was rarely called upon, only being used a total of three times before Tor was discontinued.