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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164

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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!

In this episode Eric and Zach break down all of the news the past few weeks with long time supporter of the podcast and first time guest co-host, Steve F. (@HitPeopleGuy)!

We break down all of the news from events, toys, games and comics including: Lightning Collection and main line toy leaks, special sales, BOOM! Studios “Power Rangers: The Future is Now” San Diego Comic Con at Home panel, Legacy Wars, Battle for the Grid, Heroes of the Grid and more! There’s also some speculation talk… is the new Green Ranger in the comics a woman? Is the Zeo Megazord figure the start of a new Megazord line?

We also read the responses to our Ranger Nation Answers question where we asked our listeners what they are looking forward to buying or have already bought from the Lightning Collection.

A Tommy for every season…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164 – “Rangers Recap News and SDCC 2020”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 155

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C2E2 2020

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!

LIVE FROM C2E2 2020! Hosts Eric and Zach attended the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo and recorded the podcast LIVE at Podcast Central presented by Chuck Load of Comics.

On the show floor, Eric and Zach covered the latest news coming from BOOM! Comics and New York Toy Fair: the Ranger Slayer one-shot in June, news from ComicsPRO, Turtle Rangers and Ninja Rangers debut, the announcement of Power Rangers Season 28, the Lightning Collection Dragon Dagger and more!

Then, hours before the Team Rider fan meetup, Eric and Zach interview David Clarke, Brand Manager at BlueFin and part of Team Rider. We discuss their process for choosing which Kamen Rider products to bring over, fan participation and growing exposure in the United States.

Next, we present highlights from the Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt spotlight panel. They answer fan questions and go deeper into living in the moment and following your passions.

Finally, Eric sums up the great experiences of C2E2. We’d love to see you at the next show!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 155 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2020”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:29:48 – BlueFin Brands Interview with David Clarke, Brand Manager Team Rider
  • 0:39:52 – Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt Power Rangers Panel
  • 1:05:41 – Eric’s Final C2E2 Thoughts

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Presence at WonderCon Anaheim 2020

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Update: As of March 12th, 2020, Wondercon has been cancelled. There is no word yet on when the convention will be rescheduled or if BOOM! Studios will announce the news they planned for the show at a later date.

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NEWS – Power Rangers and Kamen Rider events at C2E2 2020

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In a little over two weeks, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) begins! We’ve covered the show in 2017 and 2019, but we are going big for 2020!

Hosts Eric and Zach will be covering the show and all things Power Rangers related in a live broadcast as part of Podcast Central, hosted by the Chuck Load of Comics Show. On Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 AM, see us at Booth 1677 recording part of Episode 155.

Later that day, the Jason David Frank Spotlight panel will be in Room S404 from 1:30-2:30pm. Jason David Frank will also be signing autographs and attending photo ops all weekend.

Later in the evening, HENSHIN with us at Bluefin Brands (Booth 307) at 6:30pm for the Kamen Rider meetup! Wear your favorite driver, dress up as your favorite Kamen Rider, or just show up in support! This is a chance to hang out with other fans of Kamen Rider and capture the moment with an epic group photo.

Team Rider C2E2

Additionally, both David Yost (Billy, MMPR Blue Ranger) and Walter Jones (Zack, MMPR Black Ranger) will be in attendance for all three days of the show at Affirmative Clothing Company (Booth 549).

There will also be a few vendors selling Power Rangers exclusives!

First up is Han Cholo (Booth 1026), a nerd/pop culture inspired jewelry brand. All of Han Cholo’s designs are officially licensed jewelry, pins and patches from classic and modern fandoms. Their C2E2 offerings are available for pre-order now.

Their Power Rangers products include Tyrannosaurus Dinozord and Dragonzord Enamel Pins ($12 each), Dragon Dagger Pendant ($50) and Green & Red Ranger Power Bead Bracelets ($20 each).

Scorpion Comics (Booth 1851) will have an exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 1 variant ($40). This variant is drawn by artist Clayton Crain and is limited to 150 copies worldwide. Each comic comes with a Mylite sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity. There’s a two per person, per day limit on this cover, so be sure to grab it at the show!

NEWS – Bluefin Brands’ Team Rider at C2E2 2020

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Calling all Kamen Rider fans, it’s time to HENSHIN with Bluefin Brands‘ TEAM RIDER in Chicago!

Team Rider is coming to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) February 28th – March 1st at McCormick Place and they want to meet YOU! A massive group photo will take place at the Bandai Namco Collectibles / Bluefin Brands booth (#307) on Saturday, February 29th at 6:30pm.

Wear your favorite driver, dress up as your favorite Kamen Rider, or just show up in support! This is a chance to hang out with other fans of Kamen Rider and capture the moment with an epic group photo.

Hosts Eric and Zach will be attending the convention throughout the weekend covering the show for Ranger Command Power Hour. This is the top event we will be attending!

For more updates, make sure you are following Team Rider on Social Media and on Bluefin Brands’ website. If you can’t make it to Chicago, they will be hosting a similar event at New York Toy Fair a week earlier on February 22nd.

Team Rider C2E2

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 152

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 152

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!

Holy Zordon, 6 YEARS! The hosts celebrated with listeners on our Anniversary YouTube live stream. (Watch the unedited livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhpplu-F2GQ)

In the news, we discuss the formation of Bluefin Brands’ Team Rider Twitter account and their upcoming events at Toy Fair New York and the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). Zach has the sudden realization that he can attend C2E2, so you can catch both him and Eric at the show!

Then, we answer Ranger Nation listener submitted questions like: the future of the podcast, favorite sixth/extra rangers, Lightning Collection wants, animated Power Rangers, Soul of the Dragon comic treatments for other teams, Beast Morphers season 2 and more!

Tune in for a lot of fun, robot voice technical difficulties and our deepest thanks for the support!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 152 – “Ranger Command Power Hour – 6th Anniversary Special”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 148

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RangerStop

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!

In this episode we will be discussing our thoughts on each day of the RangerStop 7 convention as well as recordings of the panels we attended.

This was the first RangerStop that all of the hosts attended and was A.P.’s first convention. The convention was also the first event all three original hosts were together. For us, RangerStop 7 was an experience we will never forget and a perfect way to celebrate five years of RCPH.

A big thanks to show owner Michael Buoni and his hardworking team for a great experience as well as the press badges. We are looking forward to the next one and hope to see more of our listeners there. Enjoy the show!

Can’t Stop. Won’t Stop. RangerStop.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 148 – “Ranger Command at RangerStop 2019: Tui Fast, Tui Furious!”

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Timestamps:

Intro: 0:00:16
RCPH Friday Thoughts: 0:01:55
Aljin Abella: 0:19:38
Disney Seasons Panel: 0:23:25
RCPH Saturday Thoughts: 1:03:10
Mystic Force Panel: 1:36:20
RCPH Sunday with Listeners: 2:17:48
The John Tui Experience: 2:39:04
Closing: 3:33:00

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NEWS – Chicago Toy and Game Fair 2019

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Last year, hosts Eric and Theresa visited the Chicago Toy and Game Fair. Eric talked about his experience of the event on Extra Episode 45. This year, Eric will once again be in attendance. Ranger Command Power Hour listeners can get a $3 discount on their tickets by using the code “CHITAG3” at chitag.com/fair.

Read below for the full press release of the fair.

The 17th Annual Chicago Toy and Game Fair Launches the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket, Reveals Top Toys and Games to 30,000 Attendees

Chicago’s Original Play Experience for Families Kicks-Off the Holiday Season at Navy Pier

CHICAGO, IL (Nov. 5, 2019) – The holiday season will blast-off with the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket as part of the 17th annual Chicago Toy and Game (CHITAG) Fair. Taking place Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Navy Pier (600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago), CHITAG Fair will host 30,000 attendees for a playful weekend discovering the hottest holiday toys and games.

The CHITAG Fair is North America’s largest toy and game fair open to the public and will feature more than 125 interactive exhibits, immersive events and activities for all ages, created by leading toy and game brands from around the world.

Now in its 17th year, the CHITAG Fair has become a much-anticipated tradition for toy and game lovers of all ages in Chicagoland and around the world. The Fair takes place annually the weekend before Thanksgiving, when tens of thousands of attendees kick-off the holiday shopping season by experiencing toys, games and entertainment properties first-hand.

“CHITAG Fair is Chicago’s original play experience,” said CEO and founder Mary Couzin. “This year, we’re taking the experience to new heights, launching the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket, along with sneak peeks of some of the hottest holiday toys!”

CHITAG Fair tickets are $14 for adults and $7 for children, available now at chitag.com/fair. Fair hours are November 23rd 10am-6pm and November 24th 10am-5pm. CHITAG is timed each year to occur the same weekend as the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, making the perfect pre-holiday weekend getaway to Chicago.

RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR LISTENERS CAN GET A $3 DISCOUNT BY USING THE CODE “CHITAG3”

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CHITAG Fair 2019 Highlights

The 30,000 people expected to walk through the doors will have plenty to see and do including:

  • Help launch the World’s Largest Kid-Powered Rocket (Kite and Rocket Research)
  • Check out the new Super Things line of collectible toys and receive free blind bag samples before the toys hit retail stores (Goliath)
  • Get crafty and decorate a Fuzzikins to take home (PlayMonster)
  • Test your putting skills at the Gator Golf Putting Station (Goliath)
  • Take a spin on the My Buddy Wheels balance bikes and new Yvolution scooters (Yvolution)
  • Young inventors ages six to 18 compete in the Young Inventor Challenge on Saturday, November 23
  • Join Sven’s Frozen Adventure for the Frozen II Scavenger Hunt (JAKKS Pacific)
  • Experience the first public showcasing of the adorable new D-O being introduced in Star Wars IX: The Rise of Skywalker (Hasbro)
  • Enjoy a performance of WTTW’s The Big Idea Tour’s Traveling Lab on Saturday, November 23
  • Watch contestants from coast to coast compete in the Yo-Yo Championship
  • Adults can stop by the Beer Garden for pints of cold suds and sit down to play some of the industry’s best games for grown-ups, including the newest from the makers of Exploding Kittens (Let’s Play Games)
  • Watch Princess Etch bring your favorite characters to life on her Etch-a-Sketch
  • Enjoy Ben’s Giant Bubble Show and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile
  • Snap a photo with your favorite Star Wars characters from the 501st Legion
  • Meet toy and game inventors from around the world
  • Take advantage of discounts on the hottest holiday toys
  • Special needs families can come early both days for the Sensory Power Hour
  • Visit ChiTag.com for more details

One day ahead of the Fair, the Toy and Game Innovation Awards, known as the TAGIEs, will host the 12th Annual Gala on Friday, November 22nd. The Gala is an elegant evening event that brings together toy industry leaders from around the world for a night of celebration to honor masters of invention in categories such as Toy Innovator of the Year and Game Innovator of the Year. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit chitag.com/tagies.

These events are supported by key sponsors including Goliath, Mattel, PlayMonster, Hasbro, Spin Master, The Michael Kohner Corporation, Oxford Games, Exploding Kittens, Rummikub, American Specialty Toy Association, Toy Association, Longshore, Big G Creative and ThinkFun.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 056

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Master Vile and the Metallic Armor

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!

In our second Extra Episode of the month, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and Zach get spooky for Halloween with Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers “Master Vile and the Metallic Armor”.

Does this multi-part episode hold up after 24 years? Do shiny new suits really make the Ranger? Is the Blue Globbor the most disgusting monster of the entire franchise? We explore the answers to these questions as well as the return of Robo Goat, bad Netflix subtitles and “kiyaing”.

Additionally, we cover the latest news including Wave 3 and 4 of Hasbro’s Lightning Collection, Power Rangers at Europe and U.K. conventions and some shout outs to a few listeners.

Globbors are gross.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 056 – “Rangers Commentary – Master Vile and the Metallic Armor”

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Timestamps

  • Part 1 – 0:18:47
  • Part 2 – 0:39:27
  • Part 3 – 0:59:44
  • November podcast plans and RangerStop – 1:22:36

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NEWS – Hasbro Bringing Power Rangers to Conventions in Europe & the U.K.

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Later this month, Hasbro will be showcasing its Transformers and Power Rangers brands along with partner brands Star Wars and Marvel at Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Lucca Comics & Games, Manga Barcelona (with German Comic Con Dortmund coming later in December).

Additionally, they will be selling multiple convention items, including figures available for sale first to fans at EU conventions before being available elsewhere around the world including:

  • MARVEL LEGENDS 80TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVE INCREDIBLE HULK and MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 80TH ANNIVERSARY X-FORCE DEADPOOL Figure – Available at: Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Manga Barcelona
  • STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUKE SKYWALKER (SKYWALKER STRIKES) Figure – Available At: Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Manga Barcelona and German Comic Con Dortmund

Below are a list of the Power Rangers related panels that will be at these upcoming shows.

PARIS COMIC CON

STAR WARS, POWER RANGERS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, 25 October 4:30 to 5:45pm

  • The Star Wars and Power Rangers brand and design teams from Hasbro will discuss exciting news and reveals and answer your questions about the popular Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection and Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure lines! Fans will also hear the latest updates from the Transformers brand. Hasbro panelists include Sam Smith from the Star Wars design team, Patrick Schneider from the Star Wars brand team and Mona Ahn the Power Rangers brand team.

MCM COMIC CON – LONDON

POWER RANGERS (In Booth Reveal)
Sunday, 27 October, 2:30 pm

  • Join Mona Ahn from the Hasbro Power Rangers Brand Team to hear the latest Power Rangers news. Attendees will get a sneak peek from the Lightning Collection, as well as updates on the brand, giveaways and Q&A for all those burning questions!

LUCCA COMICS & GAMES

MARVEL, STAR WARS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, November 1, 12:15pm – 2:00pm

  • Rickey Purdin, Director of Talent Relations for Marvel Entertainment will join Hasbro’s Dan Yun from the Marvel brand team for a discussion around Marvel’s 80th Anniversary including a first look at new action figures from the Marvel Legends Series along with a Q&A. The panel will also feature exciting Star Wars news, including reveals and Q&A on the Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection action figure lines with Sam Smith from the Hasbro Star Wars design team and Patrick Schneider from the Hasbro Star Wars brand team. Fans will also hear the latest updates from the Transformers brand.

MANGA BARCELONA

MARVEL, STAR WARS and POWER RANGERS
Saturday, November 2 4:30pm – 5:30pm

  • The Marvel, Star Wars and Power Rangers brand and design teams from Hasbro will discuss exciting news and reveals around their popular Marvel Legends, Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection and Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure lines! Attendees will get a sneak peek of never-before-seen products, followed by Q&A for questions. Hasbro panelists include Dan Yun from the Marvel brand team, Sam Smith from the Star Wars design team, Patrick Schneider from the Star Wars brand team and Mona Ahn from the Power Rangers brand team.