In previous years, BOOM! Studios partnered with Local Comic Shop Day for exclusive covers and sets.
LCSD 2017 Power Rangers Blind Box
LCSD 2018 Power Rangers Blind Box
LCSD 2018 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 30 Variant
LCSD 2019 Power Rangers Blind Box
LCSD 2019 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 42 Variant
Power Rangers Issue 1 – LCSD 2020 Foil Cover
Mighty Morphin Issue 1 – LCSD 2020 Foil Cover
Below you’ll find their press release for their Local Comic Shop Day offerings for 2022, including a long time request from fans of Power Rangers. The MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant completes the set of New York Comic Con 2019 “Slice Edition” covers by artist Simone Di Meo.
Below is the complete press release from BOOM! Studios.
BOOM! Studios Reveals Exclusive Variants for Bestselling Series This Local Comic Shop Day 2022 Discover the Limited Edition Items Available Exclusively at Local Comic Shops on Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA (October 13, 2022) – BOOM! Studios revealed today four highly collectible exclusive variant covers for several of their bestselling and upcoming must-read series, available on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY 2022, taking place on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 only at participating comics retailers. To find your participating local comic shop, visit localcomicshopday.com.
These four stunning variant covers feature highly-anticipated art from superstar illustrators, including:
Behold, Behemoth #1 LCSD Exclusive Gatefold Variant by artist Vincenzo Riccardi
Grim #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant (Foil) by series artist Flaviano
MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Simone Di Meo
Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Naomi Franquiz
LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY is an annual event that began in 2014, conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO, the only trade organization dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers, to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their unique and vital role as the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your Local Comic Shop!
BOOM! Studios is home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming The Approach by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Jesus Hervas, Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan, Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: Waters of Kanly from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Francesco Mortarino; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.
Below you will find the full press release from Snap, Inc., JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Disguise, Inc.
SNAP INC. AND DISGUISE LAUNCH HALLOWEEN AR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Poway, CA., October 11, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Disguise Inc., subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and world leaders in costume design and manufacturing, today with Snap Inc. announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line.
Starting today, Snapchatters can try-on, share with friends, and buy costumes of their favorite characters from the world’s hottest brands and franchises; Harry Potter, from NBCUniversal – The Office and Chucky; as well as Minecraft, Power Rangers, Transformers, Harry Potter, Cobra Kai and Ghostbusters!
Since January of last year, more than 250 million Snapchatters have engaged with AR shopping Lenses more than 5 billion times, with 92% of Snapchatters showing interest in using AR for shopping. As more brands build AR shopping experiences on Snapchat, it’s a great opportunity to bring costume try-on to the app.
“Imagining what a costume will look like on you is a big part of Halloween shopping. Snapchat’s new AR try-on capabilities take the wonder out of your costume shopping experience,” said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific. “Disguise is excited to partner with Snapchat this year to bring these Lenses to life. We have enlisted some of our top licensors to help us create an enjoyable try-on experience for customers and fans. All Lenses will also have a direct line to purchase if you like what you see!”
“These Halloween AR try-on experiences represent what makes shopping on Snapchat so seamless and fun,” said Ben Schwerin, SVP of Content and Partnerships at Snap Inc. “We’re thrilled to partner with Disguise to bring these Lenses to our community, as well as make choosing a Halloween costume that works for you, without ever having to step foot in a store, easier than ever on Snapchat.”
You can find these Halloween try-on Lenses in Disguise’s public profile on Snapchat by searching ‘Disguise Costumes’ in the search bar. You can also search using specific brand names, like ‘Power Rangers’ and ‘Harry Potter’, in Snapchat’s Lens Explorer, or unlock a specific Lens using each Snapcode.
Hasbro just revealed ALL NEW Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Walmart Collector Con exclusives. Pre-orders are live now, links and full gallery below.
POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!
As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER action figure inspired by the original red-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Red Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a T-Rex coin accessory.
Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.
Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.
POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!
As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER action figure inspired by the original black-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Black Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a Mastodon coin accessory.
Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.
Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.
POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!
As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER action figure inspired by the original yellow-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Yellow Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a Tiger coin accessory.
Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.
Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.
On Friday, September 30th, Hasbro kicked off Pulse Con 2022 with officially launching the Selfie Series platform, now available on the Hasbro Pulse app, along with several exciting announcements, collaborations and product reveals for Power Rangers! See below for brand highlights and high-res product images, product copy and pre-order links.
You can catch the full stream of Day 1 reveals on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.
POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE CON 2022 PRODUCT REVEALS
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT IN SPACE ASTRO MEGAZORD FIGURE (Ages 15 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $165.99/Available for pre-order now)
LET’S ROCKET! The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! The crackle of unreleased energy. The smell of ozone. The feeling that something big is about to happen… when you know you’re in the calm before the storm. Welcome to ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT, the next evolution of LIGHTNING COLLECTION. We’re bringing our expertise in giant robots and experience with awesome collector figures into this never-been-done-before expression of some of the most iconic robots ever to grace the screen. The Zord Ascension Project figures feature premium deco and paint, along with intricate details that create an awesome collectible.
It’s time to bring the Power Rangers In Space Rangers’ Megazord into the Lightning Collection with the ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT ASTRO MEGAZORD (MZ-0602) – a premium, collectible figure made with an incredible attention to detail and the love of true fans of Power Rangers and awesome giant robots. The ASTRO MEGAZORD includes 14 accessories making this figure a truly morphinominal addition to any fan’s shelf. Following are key product features:
1:144-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: The Astro Megazord will fit right in with already-existing displays.
INCLUDES THE ASTRO MEGASHIP AND ASTRO MEGASHUTTLE: Dock the two components to form the Astro Megazord.
THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 1: Incredible detailing and specialized paint techniques to highlight the details of the Astro Megazord
A UNIQUE UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: We’re transporting you to the Zord Ascension Project and putting you inside the cockpit with premium packaging unlike anything you’ve seen before from Power Rangers.
ZAP IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF ZORD COLLECTIBILITY: The MZ-0602 Astro Megazord isn’t the only part of the Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project! Look for other 1:144 Scale Zords and Megazords (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order today on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 5pm ET for Hasbro Pulse Premium Members and 6pm ET for all fans. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO CHARGE Blue Ranger from the TV series where Koda was frozen in ice for 100,000 years and preserved by his Blue Energem (whew).
Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.
Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the BEAST MORPHERS Yellow Ranger from the TV series. A true glow up! After bonding with jackrabbit DNA, Zoey Reeves goes from laundry duty to Yellow Ranger. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.
Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.
Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the footsoldiers in the WILD FORCE TV series. Things get slimy when Toxica summons the Putrids from their pink goo to battle the POWER RANGERS. Includes: figure, 1 accessories, alternate hands, and blast effect piece.
Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.
Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO FURY Green Ranger from the tv series. Go go, Green! Track star Izzy Garcia doesn’t let anything stand in her way and she never backs down from a challenge. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.
Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.
Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.
POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED CAMMY STINGING CRANE RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)
GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Cammy gets a Power Coin, her awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Cammy figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands.
POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED KEN SOARING FALCON RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)
GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Ken gets a Power Coin, his awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Ken figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items and stay tuned for more.
The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury panel was hosted by Andre Meadows (@blacknerd). He was joined by the Power Rangers Dino Fury cast to discuss the newest season and updates about Cosmic Fury!
Power Rangers Cosmic Furywill be 10 episodes and drop on the same day worldwide on Netflix in 2023, eliminating the “international spoilers” frustration. Cosmic Fury will feature all new suits for morphed ground fights and will utilize footage from Uchu Sentai KyuRanger for the Zord footage.
There was also a special surprise as David Yost and Walter Jones announced their return to the franchise with a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.
Coming off the heals of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers landmark Issue 100 this past week, Boom! Studios writers, Ryan Parrott and Melissa Flores spoke with Andre to give details on the future of the comics series.
Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes.
Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces. Stay up to date on #HasbroPulseCon2022 news at: http://go.hasb.ro/HasbroPulseCon2022. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com.
Mistress Vile & Rita Repulsa Featured in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 Variant Covers by ROSE BESCH
Discover the Future of the Fan Favorite Morphinominal Series in October 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global branded entertainment company, revealed variant cover art by Rose Besch for MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101! The bestselling comic book series based on the global pop culture phenomenon, features a brand new creative team of writer Melissa Flores (The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice, colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire. The reunited, recharged era of Power Rangers begins in October 2022!
The CHARGE TO 100 brought everything together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100, now discover the bold new future for the bestselling franchise! Writer Melissa Flores and artist Simona Di Gianfelice reunite all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here!
Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes released September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 features main cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Wakanda) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Francesco Tomaselli (Gunslinger Spawn), Bon Bernardo (Power Rangers), and David Mack (Jessica Jones).
Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 will be available for sale in October 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.
Special Milestone 100th Issue of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Sells Out DAY OF RELEASE
Discover the Explosive Milestone Issue of the Morphinominal Series in October 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 28, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced today that the historic milestone issue MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 has sold out at the distributor level the day of release!
Due to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans, BOOM! Studios has announced MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 SECOND PRINTING, featuring cover art by superstar artist Dan Mora (Once & Future), available in stores October 26, 2022.
The CHARGE TO 100 builds to a celebratory and shocking 100th issue from acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/TMNT), series artists Marco Renna and Moisés Hidalgo, with colorists Tamra Bonvillain and Matt Herms, as well as the return of several all-star fan favorites as guest artists on this epic culmination of a story years in the making.
A legacy that began in Go Go Power Rangers finally converges here as CHARGE TO 100 reaches its milestone issue—and kicks off brand new beginnings! Rangers fans will not want to miss Ryan Parrott’s FINAL issue on the main series, joined by a superstar lineup of returning artists including such iconic illustrators Eleonora Carlini, Francesco Mortarino, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Dan Mora, Hendry Presetya, and Miguel Mercado.
News of a deathly threat reaches the team—one that threatens every Ranger and everyone else in the entire Universe. As the climactic battle against unspeakable enemies unfolds, the lines between friend and foe blur, and difficult decisions await even the strongest of Rangers.
“We knew Ryan Parrott’s final, landmark issue of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS would be a cause for celebration, the fans and readers have definitely shown their love and support yet again,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “The entire journey Ryan has taken us all on has been, to put it plainly, MORPHINOMINAL!”
Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #100 FIRST PRINTING will be available for sale on September 28, 2022 (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.
HASBRO PULSE CON 2022 UNVEILS EPIC PROGRAMMING WITH BRAND PANELS, CELEBRITY AND INFLUENCER APPEARANCES, PLUS MUCH MORE FOR VIRTUAL EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 30 AND OCTOBER 1
Special Appearances by Simon Mario Kassianides, D-Stroy, Sgt Slaughter, Johnny Gargano, Ja Morant, Brian Hoyerand the Cast of “Power Rangers Dino Fury” & “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury,” with Musical Performances by Murs and DJ Amen
Promising Exciting Announcements, Product Reveals and Collaborations for Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill, Magic: The Gathering, partner brands including Marvel, STAR WARS™ and INDIANA JONES™, and the Official Hasbro Selfie Series Launch Celebration
Livestreamed Exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel for Fans 18+ in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Austria!
(PAWTUCKET, RI) September 27, 2022 – Hasbro, a global play and entertainment company, officially unveiled its programming slate of engaging fan experiences for Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 through a dynamic panel lineup themed to Hasbro’s iconic brands, including Marvel, Star Wars and Indiana Jones,plus exciting celebrity and influencer appearances. Available for FREE for adult fans in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Austria, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Hosted by actor, influencer, artist and entrepreneur Khleo Thomas, as well as cohost DJ Amen, the pop culture and fandom festivities will kick off with an exciting global pre-show on Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET hosted by Thew Adams. On Saturday, October 1, the event begins at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, and each fun-filled day wraps around 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. at which point Hasbro Pulse Premium Members gain early access to select convention exclusives and pre-orders revealed during the day before all fans access at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. Learn more about early access to Hasbro Pulse Con product drops, free standard continuous shipping on all orders, and more here).
Actor, influencer, artist, and entrepreneur Khleo Thomas returns to host this pop culture and fandom celebration and co-host DJ Amen will join him. The festivities will kick off with an exciting pre-show on Sept 30 at 8 a.m. PT.
“Connecting with our fans through Pulse Con and seeing their commitment and passion for our iconic brands is such a special time of year, and we’re thrilled to return bigger and better at the end of the month,” says Kwamina Crankson, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Hasbro Pulse. “By expanding our reach this year, we’re able to celebrate with fans in all-new territories. I’m excited to share our fan-focused programming – it will feature some unforgettable announcements, reveals and panels to highlight our brands and to connect with the best fans in the world.”
Throughout the two-day global event, viewers can look forward to unique segments and guest appearances both in the panels and in-depth content housed on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel.
Celebrating the Star Wars phenomenon, actorsSimon Mario Kassianides (Axe Woves in The Mandalorian), Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch) and Michelle Ang (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)
D-Stroy (Artist, Comedian, Host of “Show off Your Gems” and Shade45 on SiriusXM)
Major athletes, including professional wrestlers Sgt Slaughter (WWE) and former WWE champion Johnny Gargano, as well as NBA Point Guard Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), along with former NFL Wide Receiver Julian Edelman (New England Patriots) and Quarterback and Marvel Legends Collector Brian Hoyer (New England Patriots)
Cast members from “Power Rangers Dino Fury” and “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury,” Russell Curry, Hunter Deno, Chance Perez, Jordon Fite, Tessa Rao and executive producer Simon Bennett– to celebrate the show’s season two return and what is to come in 2023!
Legendary rapper Murs, who will join West Coast hip hop artist DJ Amen as musical guests for the event
Influencers and fans of Hasbro brands, including Power Rangers enthusiast Andre (@blacknerd Host, Content Creator) and Thew Adams (Thew’s Awesome Transformers Reviews)
Comic book writers, such as BOOM!’s Melissa Flores and Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers), Larry Hama (G.I. JOE) andNick Roche (Transformers)
The virtual convention will celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes. Additionally, Hasbro’s Avalon Hill is hosting a Discord watch party featuring top content creators. Fans can expect announcements around all-new Hasbro brand collaborations as well.
Included below is a peek inside the brand panels surrounding Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill and Magic: The Gathering, along with premier collaboration brands Marvel, Star Wars™ and Indiana Jones.
Friday, September 30 – Day 1: Pre-Show starting at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET
Marvel: Join Marvel product experts from Hasbro for exciting reveals and announcements during the 2022 Pulse Con Marvel Legends Series panel. This year’s panel promises never-before-seen Marvel figures from Hasbro, and will feature Hasbro’s Ryan Ting, Dan Yun and Dwight Stall, as well as special guests, Johnny Gargano and Brian Hoyer, as panelists to discuss exciting news around the popular Marvel Legends product line from Hasbro.
Transformers: Join the Hasbro Transformers Franchise, Marketing, and Design teams as we reveal the next evolution of Transformers: Legacy. Get ready for a fusion of your favorite Transformers characters into the next phase of the Transformers Generations line. We’re bringing you the next figure in the Shattered Glass collection, and we have to say… he’s a pretty rad dude. The exclusive reveals continue as we roll out the origin story of one of the most legendary bots on Cybertron.
Power Rangers: You won’t want to miss this one, Ranger Nation! The Hasbro Pulse Con Power Rangers panel is packed full of news, sneak peeks and reveals brought to you by the Power Rangers team and some very special guests. Tune in for all the latest from the second half of “Power Rangers Dino Fury” season 29… and beyond. This panel is truly going to be morphinominal!
Starting Lineup: The wait is over. Starting Lineup is back off the bench after 22 years, and we’re back like you’ve never seen before! Join the team as we talk you through the thrilling relaunch, featuring our Series 1 NBA figures!
Fortnite: Ready up, #Fortnite fans! Before you hop off the Battle Bus, join the Hasbro Pulse Con Fortnite Victory Royale Series panel as we explore epic exclusive content, news and reveals brought to you by the Fortnite team themselves, joined by some super special guests.
Saturday, October 1- Day 2: Starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET
G.I. JOE: It’s time again! Join the G.I. JOE team with a new series of top secret, exciting reveals from the Classified Series. After that, get to know even more with an exclusive interview from legendary Real American Hero creator Larry Hama. Let’s go, Joe!
Avalon Hill: Hasbro Pulse Con is kicking off the Heroscape HasLab as panelists give a broad overview of the new story of Heroscape and deep dive into lore and product offerings (miniatures and terrain pieces). After the panel ends, the conversation continues on the Avalon Hill discord server! Gather your forces, gamers, because the next adventure is coming soon! Join the Avalon Hill team plus a very special guest, the panel will focus on the big gaming news this fall: the return of HEROSCAPE as our next HasLab crowdfunding campaign!
Magic: The Gathering: Past, present, and future collide as members of the creative and design teams reveal secrets from the upcoming Brothers’ War expansion, a new Secret Lair and a partnership that will roll out sooner than you may think! Attendees will get a first look at previews from Brothers’ War, and maybe just a bit more as Magic kicks off its 30th anniversary celebration.
Indiana Jones:Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they discuss, for the first time, the newly announced Indiana Jones product line, celebrating the classic films. Attendees will get an in-depth look at the products arriving to the line in 2023.
Star Wars: During this panel, fans can join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they talk about the popular Star Wars line from Hasbro, including the Black Series and the Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure and premium roleplay offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises…
For this year’s event, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces.
Additional programming details and full schedule for Hasbro Pulse Con can be found on HasbroPulseCon.com. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter or follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
Over this past week, Hasbro Pulse gave more details on Hasbro Pulse Con 2022‘s Power Rangers Brand panel as well as the overall schedule for both days of the streaming event.
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
The POWER RANGERS BRAND PANEL is on Day One (September 30th) of the show at 2:15PM Eastern / 1:15PM Central / 11:15AM Pacific.
“It’s Morphin Time and the Power Rangers panel is packed full of exclusive content, news, and reveals brought to you by fans, speakers, and some Morphinomenal guests. Tune in for all the latest news from the second half of season two… and beyond!”
Hosting the panel is Andre Meadows (@blacknerd), also known to Ranger Nation as Eddie Banks, the HyperForce Blue Ranger!
Andre will be joined by the Power Rangers Dino Fury cast to discuss news and updates about the series! Remember, the second half of Season 2 (Episodes 12-22) drops exclusively on NETFLIX the day before Hasbro Pulse Con on Thursday, September 29th.
Coming off the heals of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers landmark Issue 100 on September 28th, Boom! Studios writer, Ryan Parrott will join the panel as well as writer Melissa Flores to give details on the future of the comics series.
This slideshow requires JavaScript.
Finally, our contacts at Hasbro updated the original Hasbro Pulse Con press release DropBox with pictures of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project In Space Astro Megazord Figure. More details will be provided on the livestream, but check out the gallery below!
Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes.
Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces. Stay up to date on #HasbroPulseCon2022 news at: http://go.hasb.ro/HasbroPulseCon2022. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com.
HASBRO’S POP CULTURE CELEBRATION ‘HASBRO PULSE CON’ RETURNS
Hosted by Khleo Thomas, the Event Promises Exciting Announcements on Iconic Brands Marvel, Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill, Magic: The Gathering, Indiana Jones™and STAR WARS™, Plus Special Guest Appearances, New Collaborations and Selfie Series Launch!
Livestreamed Exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel
(PAWTUCKET, RI) September 15, 2022 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) announces the return of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1, which promises fans one-of-a-kind experiences to celebrate the company’s iconic brands. Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel.
Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 will feature engaging brand panels, exclusive content drops, over 55 new product reveals, celebrity appearances, exclusive Hasbro Pulse Premium Member opportunities, the long-awaited launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, and music from West Coast hip hop legend DJ Amen. The event will showcase content from Hasbro’s iconic brands, including Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill and Magic: The Gathering, along with premier collaboration brands, including Indiana Jones™, Star Wars, and Marvel fromThe Walt Disney Company.
Actor, influencer, artist, and entrepreneur Khleo Thomas returns to host this pop culture and fandom celebration and co-host DJ Amen will join him. The festivities will kick off with an exciting pre-show on Sept 30 at 8 a.m. PT.
“Connecting with our fans through Pulse Con and seeing their commitment and passion for our iconic brands is such a special time of year, and we’re thrilled to return bigger and better at the end of the month,” says Kwamina Crankson, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Hasbro Pulse. “By expanding our reach this year, we’re able to celebrate with fans in all-new territories. I’m excited to share our fan-focused programming – it will feature some unforgettable announcements, reveals and panels to highlight our brands and to connect with the best fans in the world.”
During the virtual event, fans will be able to preorder Hasbro Pulse Con Exclusive items, including:
Star Wars The Vintage Collection The Rescue Set Multipack
Star Wars: The Black Series Cassian Andor & B2EMO
G.I. JOE Classified Series Serpentor & Air Chariot
Transformers: Legacy A Hero is Born: Alpha Trion & Orion Pax 2- Pack
Magic The Gathering: Stay tuned for a new Secret Lair drop
Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces.
Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes. 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.
Brand New Exclusive Variant Covers by Keyla Valerio Available in MEGAZORD PACK Collection Return to Where it All Began and Relive Monumental Power Rangers Moments in September 2022
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 14, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, today revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD PACK, an exciting collection of key Power Rangers issues featuring brand new cover art by Keyla Valerio (Power Rangers Unlimited: Death Ranger), available September 2022.
Some of the biggest Power Rangers stories of all time return! Return to where it all began, and relive the first appearance of fan favorite villain Drakkon, the commemorative crossover event Shattered Grid celebrating 25 years of Power Rangers, and the first appearance of the iconic Ranger Slayer! This highly collectible pack of five issues features all-new variant covers by Keyla Valerio, exclusive to this set.
The MEGAZORD PACK includes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #9, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25, Go Go Power Rangers #1, and Go Go Power Rangers #8.
Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes releasing September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.
Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS MEGAZORD PACK will be available on September 21, 2022 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN and POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.
