Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 093

Originally recorded on May 21st and August 15th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In newest Extra Episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric is joined by Theresa (@Thetgb17 & @thet_thinks) to review Anime Central 2023, which happened on May 19th-21st.

Anime Central (ACen) is the largest anime, manga and Japanese popular culture convention in Chicago and the Midwest. Anime Central started in 1998. As part of its mission, ACen brings fans together with guests from the Japanese and US sectors of the anime and manga industry, as well as gaming, cinema, and Asian culture personalities. The event includes a huge exhibit hall, a massive video game room, concerts, dances, educational panels and workshops, premiere screenings, autograph sessions, 24-hour video rooms, tabletop gaming and much, much more!

Then, Eric interviews Tony Oliver. Tony Oliver began his career over 40 years ago as an actor on stage and on camera, performing in several feature films and dozens of plays. He found success as a voice over artist, lending his voice to one of the first foreign made animated features to receive wide release (“The Sea Prince and the Fire Child”). His first foray into television was as the lead voice in the popular animated series “Robotech”. Following that, Tony turned his attention to writing and was soon working as a freelance writer on several cable series for children.

In 1988 he joined the staff of Saban Entertainment, story editing the long running Nickelodeon series “The Noozles”. He quickly rose through the ranks, producing, story editing and voice directing numerous broadcast and cable series as well as promotional pieces and sales presentations.

In 1992, Haim Saban (CEO of Saban Entertainment) asked Tony to help him and development executive Ellen Levy-Sarnoff create a new kind of children’s television show. The result was the mega children’s hit, theMighty Morphin Power Rangers. Tony not only served as the development producer but also wrote the pilot episode, produced the network presentation and story edited the first season. As Supervising Producer, Tony took on the additional responsibilities of writing, producing and directing the Power Rangers live appearances including the February 1994 appearance at Universal Studios, Hollywood, which drew an estimated 50,000 people on a single day.

In early 1994, Tony was named Supervising Producer of “Saban’s VR Troopers”. Later in the year he co-developed and wrote the script for the international sensation “Mighty Morphin Power Ranger – Live Tour“. He then spent several months in Sydney, Australia consulting on the 20th Century Fox summer release “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers – The Movie“. In 1995 Tony was named Co-Producer of “Power Rangers”. Following that he produced a number of short run series, PSA’s and specials for FOX Kids Network and Fox Family Channel.

Tony produced a Power Rangers retrospective special, which earned significant Saturday morning ratings among kids and was the top rated program on FOX Kids the day it aired. In 1999 Tony left Saban Entertainment but has continued to develop, produce, voice and direct numerous projects for TV, Film, and Video Games.

Bio from: https://animecons.com/guests/bio/905/tony-oliver

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 093 – “Ranger Command at Anime Central 2023”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Anime Central 2023 review
  • 0:15:52 – Interview with Tony Oliver
  • 0:34:08 – Social Media Plugs and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 214

Originally recorded at the show March 31st – April 2nd, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Hosts Eric and Theresa attended the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo 2023 and report back with a ton of great panels.

First off we interview GlobalComix, bringing comics like BOOM! Studios catalog among others, to a worldwide audience.

Next, we take a break from C2E2 to talk to Chris Ace about Fayetteville Comic Con and the Jason David Frank Tribute, raising money for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in person and online on April 22-23, 2023. Speaking of JDF, fans at C2E2 host their own tribute panel and celebrate his life.

Then, Eric has the opportunity to meet Kevin Eastman, co-creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and participate in a roundtable press interview. Eric asks about the MMPR vs. TMNT crossover comics.

Continuing, Kyle Higgins hosts the MassiveVerse panel with several creatives to discuss the upcoming events for the comics in that universe.

Finally, legendary anime voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch discusses his career not only as Power Ranger Adam Park, but his many roles across animation.

We’d love to see you next year!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 214 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2023”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro with Eric, Theresa and RJ
  • 0:10:05 – GlobalComix Interview
  • 0:18:20 – Fayetteville Comic Con – Jason David Frank Tribute – April 22-23, 2023
  • 0:27:56 – JDF Tribute Panel at C2E2
  • 0:53:16 – Roundtable Interview with Kevin Eastman
  • 1:16:20 – Eric’s Question for Kevin Eastman
  • 1:27:09 – Across the MassiveVerse Panel with Kyle Higgins
  • 2:23:46 – Johnny Yong Bosch Spotlight Panel
  • 2:28:25 – JYB time on Power Rangers
  • 3:11:55 – JYB answers fan question about MMPR Once and Always
  • 3:13:39 – Closing and Outro

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NEWS – Hasbro Selfie Series Experience Heads to CES Las Vegas Jan. 5-8!

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The Hasbro Selfie Series experience is headed to CES Las Vegas January 5-8!

Located inside the Formlabs booth #54217, members from the Hasbro Selfie Series team will be on site to walk CES attendees through the experience of face scanning and the opportunity to create and purchase your own custom figure in your likeness.

Using proprietary software and in partnership with Formlabs, Hasbro gives fans a chance to digitally transform themselves into a collector-grade 6-inch action figure based on classic to current characters seen across popular films, television series and comics. From morphing into a Power Ranger or silently stalking Cobra as Snake Eyes, fans can indulge in the ultimate consumer experience with Hasbro Selfie Series figures.

CES 2023 attendees interested in transforming themselves into a premium, one-of-a-kind Hasbro Selfie Series action figure should visit the FormLabs booth, Booth #54217, to register for an assigned 15-minute time slot. The introductory price of Hasbro Selfie Series is $59.99. Attendees who participate on site at CES will receive $10 off at checkout. Limited times are available, and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

Please see additional information below about the Hasbro Selfie Series experience at CES Las Vegas.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 203

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric and Zach are joined by Nate, a first-time Power Morphicon attendee, to talk all about their experiences during Power Morphicon 7 this past August. What observations did Nate make? How was Zach’s first time hosting convention panels? What fun things happened at the show?

Then, we ask the listeners their favorite PMC moments in our Ranger Nation Answers segment.

PMC returns in 2024…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 203 – “Ranger Command at Power Morphicon 7”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 202

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Happy National Power Rangers Day! Eric, A.P. and Zach are awoken with a 11pm Pacific / 1am Central / 2am Eastern misfired tweet from Hasbro Plus announcing Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, the THIRD SEASON of Dino Fury with all of the cast returning.

In the first emergency Ranger Roundtable Twitter Space, they are joined by Michael Busuttil (@m_busuttil) from the Ranger Danger Podcast (@rangerdcast), Rossano Smith (@_Smithsonia), Jin (@Jinsakuu), Joe (@JoeIluminerdi) and Jezzer (@jezzerzeus) from The ILLUMINERDI (@The_Illuminerdi), Chris (@TokuChris), Tyler (@aresef) from Rangercast (@rangercast), and MORE.

Listen to our live, immediate reactions and shock at the ridiculousness of the situation for the 30th anniversary announcement.

Evolution, Revolution.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 202 – “Ranger Roundtable: Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Twitter Space”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 201

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Eric, A.P. and Zach are BACK after an almost three month hiatus. Eric’s a dad now, deal with it. We catch up and talk about ALL of the news including BOOM! Studios comics, Hasbro’s Selfie Series and plastic-free packaging, and news from San Diego Comic Con and C2E2.

Then we tackle a bunch of listener questions from a wide range of topics. What’s our thoughts on the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers? What would we do for a convention panel? Sentai…. do we watch it? Big dumb bikes and MORE.

It’s good to be back.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 201 – “Rangers, Stronger Than Before”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Comics News
  • 0:24:20 – Toy & Product News
  • 0:44:39 – San Diego Comic Con News
  • 0:55:15 – C2E2 and the MassiveVerse
  • 0:59:53 – Listener Questions – Welcome Back
  • 1:09:11 – Listener Questions – General Podcast
  • 1:13:14 – Listener Questions – Franchise Future
  • 1:37:25 – Listener Questions – Sentai?
  • 1:46:53 – Listener Questions – Comics
  • 1:55:52 – Listener Questions – Lightning Collection
  • 2:00:18 – Listener Questions – Conventions
  • 2:06:53 – Closing and Outro

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 082

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our Extra Episode for December 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric discusses the return of conventions with our local show – the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo (C2E2).

We also wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, no matter what you celebrate. There is also a catch up on the news including recent comics announcements like Godzilla vs. the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, solicitations, Super Massive and the newest Power Rangers Fan First Friday from Hasbro.

Finally, we include our recording of the “Writing in Someone Else’s Universe” panel with Amy Chu (Red Sonja, Poison Ivy, Sea Sirens), Charles Soule (Star Wars, Daredevil). Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma, Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, Minecraft: Mob Squad) and Kyle Higgins (Nightwing, Batman Eternal, Gates of Gotham, Batman Beyond 2.0, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Radiant Black, ULTRAMAN).

Happy Holidays!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 082 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2021”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and News + C2E2 Review
  • 0:20:22 – Writing In Someone Else’s Universe panel

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NEWS – Hasbro Announces the Return of the Successful 2-Day Event “Hasbro Pulse Con” on October 22-23, 2021

HASBRO ANNOUNCES THE RETURN OF THE SUCCESSFUL 2-DAY EVENT “HASBRO PULSE CON” ON OCTOBER 22-23, 2021 

Hosted by Jackie Jennings and Khleo Thomas, the Ultimate Pop Culture Celebration Promises Access to Iconic Fan Brands, G.I. JOE, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, Power Rangers, Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Ghostbusters, Fortnite, Marvel and Star Wars™, Plus Special Guest Appearances, Including the Cast of “Power Rangers Dino Fury”! 

Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 Will Be Livestreamed Exclusively on the  Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel  – View the Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 Sizzle Reel HERE! 

PAWTUCKET, RI – August 20, 2021 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2021 on October 22-23, 2021, which promises fans in the US, Canada and UK one-of-a-kind experiences to celebrate the company’s iconic brands through engaging brand panels, exclusive content drops, over 50 new product reveals, celebrity appearances, exclusive Pulse Premium Member opportunities, fan interactivity and more. Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel 

Presenting fans with the best in entertainment and toys, Hasbro Pulse Con will showcase programming based on its iconic fan brands, including G.I. JOEMagic: The GatheringNERF, Power RangersTransformers and Dungeons & Dragons, along with premier partner brands Star Wars™, Marvel, GhostbustersFortnite, and more. Jackie Jennings, SYFY Wire on-air correspondent, writer, and producer, returns to Pulse Con to co-host the pop culture celebration and joins new co-host Khleo Thomas, actor, influencer, artist, and entrepreneur. The program will feature special guest appearances including the cast of Power Rangers Dino Fury as well to get fans excited for the show’s highly-anticipated return this fall: Russell Curry (Red Ranger), Kai Moya (Blue Ranger), Hunter Deno (Pink Ranger), Tessa Rao (Green Ranger), Chance Perez (Black Ranger) and Jordon Fite (Gold Ranger). 

“Hasbro Pulse is all about putting our incredible fans first. We are thrilled to see the strong commitment and passion our fans showcase every day and are constantly looking for ways to give back to them through unique brand experiences that they’ll never forget,” says Kwamina Crankson, Vice President and General Manager of Hasbro Pulse. “We are excited to bring back our popular Hasbro Pulse Con event to deliver even more meaningful experiences for fans through engaging, behind-the-scenes programming that will remind them why they fell in love with Hasbro brands in the first place.” 

Available only at Hasbro Pulse Con in the US, Canada and UK, fans will be able to get their hands on Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive items, including: 

  • Star Wars The Black Series Trapper Wolf – figure (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Star Wars The Black Series The Power of the Force Cantina Showdown – figure and accessory set (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Star Wars The Vintage Collection Emperor’s Throne Room  – figure and accessory set  (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Marvel Legends Series Venom (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Marvel Legends Series M.O.D.O.K World Domination Tour Collection (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Transformers Generations War for Cybertron Deluxe Covert Agent Rave and Micromaster Decepticons Forever Ravage (Ages 8 years & up) 
  • G.I. JOE Classified Series Master of Disguise Zartan Action Figure (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Power Rangers Lightning Collection 6” Mighty Morphin Pudgy Pig (Ages 4 years & up) 
  • Magic: The Gathering Secret Lair: Purrfection (Ages 13 years & up) 

Pulse Con Exclusive product images can be found HERE

Additional programming details and scheduling for Hasbro Pulse Con will be announced soon. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com

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NEWS – Power Morphicon Reveals – ALL-NEW Lightning Collection 2-Pack & Dino Fury Episode 12 Preview

Over this past weekend Power Morphicon Online debuted some news from Hasbro.

First up, Power Rangers Dino Fury Episode 12 – “Super Hotshot” was previewed with a new clip. No release date has been confirmed for when this episode will be released, just teased as “coming soon”.

Izzy is convinced a new coach is going to take her athletics to the next level. Her training aspirations are put to the test when she discovers the coach’s true motivations.

 

Also debuting this past weekend was the new Lightning Collection 2-Pack for Zeo Cogs! This was first teased earlier this month at Power Rangers Fan First Friday.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO COG 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $41.99/Available: 10/1/2021)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! In the classic POWER RANGERS ZEO series, the evil Machine Empire sends its foot soldier Cogs to battle the Power Rangers. The figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO COG 2-Pack features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, Cog spear weapon accessories, extra heads with “open” faces, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order exclusively at HasbroPulse.com.

NEWS – BOOM! Studios Releases Super-Rare 2020 Convention Variants For The First Time

Edit: Previews World now lists the date for these covers as September 1st, 2021. Please check with your Local Comic Shop if you placed a pre-order.

BOOM! Studios Releases Super-Rare 2020 Convention Variants For The First Time

Discover BOOM! Studios’ Unreleased 2020 Convention Exclusives Available in February 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2020) – BOOM! Studios announced today that it would be making available, for the first time, some of the most rare convention variants in company history. Originally scheduled for release in 2020 as part of key convention stops around the United States, these variant covers will now be exclusively available in extremely limited quantities through comic shop retailers on February 24, 2021.

These never-before-seen convention variants are available for the first time ever:

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #45 Showcase Variant
    $40 each
    Cover art by Felipe Massafera.
    Limited to 300 copies.
    Originally scheduled to debut at Wondercon 2020

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Softcover
    $20 each
    Cover art by Dan Mora.
    Collects the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-6.
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally scheduled to debut at Comic-Con International 2020.

  • Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 Convention Exclusive Variant
    $40 each
    Cover art by Dan Mora.
    Limited to 300 copies.
    Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.

  • Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 Convention Exclusive Wraparound Variant
    $50 each
    Cover Art by Juan Gedeon.
    Limited to 250 copies.
    Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.

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Additionally, extremely limited quantities of these previously released convention exclusive variant covers have been made available while supplies last:

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers #1 SDCC 2019 Convention Variant
    $20 each
    Cover art by Evan Cagle.
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally debuted at Comic-Con International 2019.

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #18 Convention Exclusive Variant
    $20 each
    Cover art by Joana LaFuente
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally debuted as part of BOOM! Studios 2019 Convention Tour.

Print copies of the above convention exclusive variants will be available on February 24, 2021, exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you).

For more news on BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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