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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 174

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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!

7 YEARS! We had an amazing time celebrating with listeners on our 7th Anniversary YouTube live stream. (Watch the unedited livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iol9XJDMCIE)

In the news, we discuss Shout! Factory and Sentai DVDs (or lack thereof) and new Power Rangers comic solicitations for April 2021.

Then, we answer Ranger Nation listener submitted questions like: should we get Non-Transforming Megazords in scale with Lightning Collection Monsters line, how our podcast setup has changed over the years, our top interview guest wants, our top secondary crossover morphers, Power Rangers X Fortnite skins, what we appreciate about our fellow guest co-hosts, A “Marry, F, Kill” for Tommy, reflecting on the podcast’s impact and more!

Do the Ranger Command!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 174 – “Ranger Command Power Hour – 7th Anniversary Special”

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Ranger Command Power Episode Extra Episode 071

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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 our Extra Episode for January 2021, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and A.P. watch Power Rangers Wild Force, “The End of the Power Rangers” Parts 1 & 2. With the news of most Power Rangers series leaving Netflix on February 1st, we decided to watch this finale.

What childhood memories does A.P. have from watching Wild Force? How do Russian spam emails fit into all of this?

Finally, we discuss the news including: our 7th Anniversary live show details (Monday, January 25th at 6:30pm CST on YouTube), FlameToys new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Megazord combinable figure and Andrew Gray’s meltdown on “Bling Empire”.

Look, don’t ask us for money. We’re not looking for love. We just want to talk Power Rangers.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 071 – Rangers Commentary – The End of the Power Rangers

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Timestamps:

  • Start of Episode – News Discussion
  • 34:20 – The End of the Power Rangers Part 1 Commentary
  • 56:00 – The End of the Power Rangers Part 2 Commentary
  • 1:17:30 – Wrap-up discussion and podcast announcements

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 173

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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!

Eric, A.P. and Zach are back for the new year! Technical difficulties? Some things will never change.

We discuss a lot of the more recent news that has come out the past few weeks since our last episode. We talk about the new Kickstarter campaign for Power Rangers from BOOM! Studios, more new comic releases and a new one shot featuring Astronema, Power Rangers leaving Netflix, a new social media contest, Toy Fair 2021 cancellation, Dino Fury toys and story details as well as the future of the Lightning Collection.

Finally we read your answers to our Ranger Nation Answers Question: What was one of your favorite and/or least favorite moments from Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2?

Happy New Year!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 173 – “Rangers Enter the New Year”

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COMIC PREVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 3

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On Wednesday, January 20th, Power Rangers Issue 3 will be released from Boom Studios.

POWER RANGERS #3 – Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as Drakkon is the key to the Power Rangers‘ new mission. But to defeat the new cosmic threat, the new Power Rangers team – Jason, Trini, Zack and new members – has put their faith in their greatest enemy. And the only way they may be able to save the universe is by giving Drakkon exactly what he wants…

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Continuing the story from the previous issue, the Rangers must formulate and execute a plan to rid the Spectrum II of the HORRID. The Horrid, for lack of a better term, are space vampires. But with a twist, they are in a state of inter-dimensional phase shifting that makes some physical attacks impossible.

If this sounds like a bunch of Star Trek-like technobabble, you’d be right – Ryan Parrott previously wrote Star Trek comics. Here, it feels natural with the Omega Rangers and their deep space mission. Xi gets some much needed focus in this issue, bringing the Rangers together and helping put the plan into motion. If you were worried about the high emotions brewing these last few issues, don’t worry. At least by the end of this issue, the tension has died down between the Rangers. 

There are a couple standout moments in this issue that we won’t spoil, but one is a direct homage and mirrors a key event in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 25. It appears some things may never change…

Writer Ryan Parrott successfully delivers a tight 2-issue mini-arc that leaves the door open for this enemy to come back, if they choose to revisit them. The next couple of issues seem to be leaning towards exploring what happened with Drakkon many issues earlier from the end of Shattered Grid and how he escaped his prison. How Drakkon will work with the team, or not, to deal with the threat of the Empyreals remains to be seen. Hopefully, the next issues start dealing with that threat more directly. I hope that we see them make an appearance soon. Otherwise, their threat might start to feel diminished as the months go on.

As always, artist Francesco Mortarino continues his style from the later run of Go Go Power Rangers. He is adapting to a ship-based story with tight closeups of characters and a claustrophobic feeling between panels. This only adds to the feeling of tension in the issue. Colorist Raúl Angulo has a wonderful dark palette, with a lot of purples, reds and rich blacks. Combined, Francesco and Raúl complete the atmosphere set in Ryan Parrott’s story. 

Overall, Power Rangers Issue 3 delivers a successful conclusion to this first mini-arc format. How this will play into the ongoing threat of the Empyreals remains to be seen.”

POWER RANGERS #3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – NEW Power Rangers Dino Fury Action Figures and Products

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Already spotted in stores, all-new Power Rangers products from Hasbro based on the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Fury series, are being released. Here are the official product descriptions and press images from Hasbro.

With the new action figures and role play product, kids can prepare for the morphinominal 28th season of Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino Fury, premiering early 2021 on Nickelodeon.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY MORPHER
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: NOW)

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 generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from over 25 years. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV series, the DINO FURY MORPHER has light-up eyes and a Dino head you can spin to change up the sounds to morphed mode. Insert the included key into the Morpher to unlock different sounds! The Morpher is also compatible with keys included with DINO FURY 6-inch action figures. Figures each sold separately. The sounds of the Morpher change based on motion!

Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS DINO FURY toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-Pack Assortment
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: NOW)

When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of POWER RANGERS, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat in the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV series!

POWER RANGERS BATTLE ATTACKERS action figures have cool, kicking action inspired by the DINO FURY TV show. With the BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACKS kids can imagine the Rangers facing off against their monster enemies and keeping the world safe from the Sporix Beasts! Press down on the lever mechanism on the figure’s leg to activate the kicking action! The assortment includes: the DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACK BLUE RANGER VS. SHOCKHORN and DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACK RED RANGER VS. DOOMSNAKE.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the T-Rex Dino Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a sword accessory, inspired by the power of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The DINO FURY RED RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Zayto, an alien warrior from another planet who leads the DINO FURY Rangers in battle. With the DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the Tricera Dino Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a daggers accessory, inspired by the power of the Triceratops. The DINO FURY BLUE RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Ollie, a logical thinker who’s never afraid to share his opinion and joins the DINO FURY team in battle. With the DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the Ankylo Dino Fury Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a club accessory, inspired by the power of the Ankylosaurus. The DINO FURY PINK RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Amelia, a go-getting journalist with a passion for the paranormal and joins the DINO FURY team in battle. With the DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a battle key, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a sword accessory, inspired by the BOOMTOWER character’s sword on the show. The DINO FURY BOOMTOWER Figure is based on the TV series character Boomtower, an evil robot general who battles the POWER RANGERS. With the DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN Issue 3

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On Wednesday, January 13th, Mighty Morphin Issue 3 will be released from Boom Studios.

Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues with a shocking betrayal by a member of the Mighty Morphin team… but WHY? With the Mighty Morphin team in disarray, Lord Zedd makes his deadliest attack yet – and no one is ready for what he’s got planned!

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“The newest issue of Mighty Morphin starts with a flashback to over ten thousand years ago. As seen in the preview below, Zordan is with Zartus, another of the Guardians of Eltar.

I really like this scene because it reminds me of another favorite franchise, Star Trek. In this time, the Guardians are like the Federation. Before new worlds can be under their care or brought into the fold, they are observed before First Contact. The ‘supervision’ they are conducting is set before a reveal, which will make the world ‘complicated’ according to Zartus.

This sets up an interesting parallel to what we know of another Eltarian introduced two issues ago, Candice. She is on her own Supervision of Earth, going undercover much like Zordon and Zartus millennia ago. Is the mysterious figure she was talking to Zartus? We know he doesn’t become Supreme Guardian. That honor went to Zophram in last month’s flashback.

And that was all from the preview! The rest of the issue picks up right where the action ended in the cliffhanger last issue, with the teens fighting the new Chaos Putties. Without spoiling the rest of the issue, there are plotlines that start coming to a head in interesting ways. This sets up what is sure to be an explosive fourth issue, where supposedly the identity of the new Green Ranger is confirmed.

Writer Ryan Parrott continues to weave intrigue in the present with lore building of the past. Leaning on Zordon’s past as the connective tissue for this narrative, is heartbreaking. Seeing the optimism of his youth and wanting to lead a simple life, goes against everything we know of Zordon’s future. This is very much Zordon’s arc, even more so than it is about the new Green Ranger.

Artist Marco Renna continues to impress with super detailed backgrounds, characters and high kicking action. Seriously, Billy has MOVES in this issue.

Overall, Mighty Morphin Issue 3 is a fast paced issue that balances on the ground action with continued drama coming to a breaking point on a few different fronts.”

 

MIGHTY MORPHIN #3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – BOOM! STUDIOS Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Series

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After their successful Kickstarter campaign for the Keanu Reeves “BRZRKR” project, BOOM! Studios have just announced a pre-order campaign for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This will cover the entire run of the MMPR Series, including two never released hardcover editions for Necessary Evil. Below is the full press release. The Kickstarter Campaign is live now.

Limited Edition MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Hardcovers Launch For Pre-Order Through Kickstarter

Exclusive New High End Hardcovers Now Available With Signatures, Exclusive Artwork & More

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 5, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced that, following the exciting new relaunch of the Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers series in 2020, the entire fifty-five issue flagship series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, along with several key tie-in issues, will be collected in six premium, limited edition Deluxe Hardcover volumes and available for pre-order individually or in a complete set through Kickstarter. 

The full Mighty Morphin Power Rangers pre-order campaign can be found here at Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boom-studios/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-complete-comic-book-collections.

Fans will have the opportunity to pre-order a complete set of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in BOOM! Studios “Deluxe” hardcover format, collecting the entire Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic book series. This new pre-order campaign will offer three different versions of these hardcovers:

  • MIGHTY Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature artwork by Goñi Montes exclusive to this campaign and not available on any other collected editions.
  • MORPHIN Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature the previously mentioned cover artwork AND an exclusive slipcase featuring new artwork Goñi Montes, both of which will only be available through this campaign.
  • MEGAZORD Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature the previously mentioned cover artwork, the previously mentioned exclusive slipcase, AND an acetate sleeve featuring new artwork of a portion of the Megazord.

Fans can pre-order at three primary levels including (1) individual volumes, (2) a complete set of all six volumes, and (3) ultra-premium, limited collectible sets through February 4, 2021. 

Additionally, BOOM! Studios is offering fans who pre-order before 10:00am PST on January 6, 2021, a free set of six Power Rangers Helmet pins as a special Thank You.

“MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS was one of the biggest new comic book series launches of the decade and we’re thrilled to collect the entire series in the most high end hardcovers we’ve ever produced, available exclusively through this campaign,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “This is a chance for fans to get the entire series in limited edition formats that will never be available anywhere else, along with special bonuses like signatures from iconic Power Rangers actors, artists, and more.”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” premiering this year on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S. 

Print copies of the latest issues of Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers, kicking off a brand new era of Unlimited Power, are available now 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 Madefire. 

For continuing news on the Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers comic book series and more from 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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BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, Once & Future, Something is Killing the Children, Giant Days, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly, WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century for film and with Netflix for TV. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information. 

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