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NEWS – A RANGER’S SHOCKING RETURN in MIGHTY MORPHIN #22

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A RANGER’S SHOCKING RETURN in MIGHTY MORPHIN #22
Discover the Challenges and Hope that Come with Changing Identity in the CHARGE TO 100 This August 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 26, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN #22 (LEGACY #98), continuing the brand new story arc from highly acclaimed new writer Mat Groom (Ultraman), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Dark Blood), colorist Raúl Angulo, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, as the Power Rangers struggle to build a brand new team to face down new enemies and an uncertain future, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series CHARGE TO 100, available in August 2022.

A RANGER RETURNS! With their help, the team can finally stand a chance in battle, but not without consequences. Will the Rangers forge a new path together despite their differences?  Meanwhile, Kim receives some much-needed perspective from a fellow Ranger, offering her a glimpse of hope for the future. As the dust begins to settle, will this Mighty Morphin team settle on a sense of identity, and discover their true role in the universe?

MIGHTY MORPHIN #22 (LEGACY #98) features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator InHyuk Lee (Seven Secrets), and variant cover art by fan-favorite artists Eleonora Carlini (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Monika Palosz (Power Rangers), and Vincenzo Riccardi (Something is Killing the Children).

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 will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, 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; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Regarding the Matter of Oswald’s Body by Christopher Cantwell and Luca Casalanguida, Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; and Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #22 (LEGACY #98) will be available on August 3, 2022 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Softcover and hardcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN 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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NEWS – HASBRO SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2022 – JULY 21 POWER RANGERS PRODUCT REVEALS

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During the BOOM! Studios “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Charge to 100 and Beyond!” panel, new Lightning Collection products were revealed: the Zord Ascension Project Mighty Morphin Dragonzord and Mighty Morphin Metallic White Ranger Figure. NOW available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and other fan retailers on July 21, 2022.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project Mighty Morphin Dragonzord
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $131.99/Available: 1/1/2023) – Hasbro Pulse – GameStop – Big Bad Toy Store – Entertainment Earth

The crackle of unreleased energy. 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 to ever grace the screen.

This Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project Dragonzord (Z-0121) is a premium, collectible figure made with an incredible attention to detail and the love of true fans of Power Rangers and awesome giant robots. Featuring 13 premium accessories and the ability to combine with the MZ-0101 Dino Megazord — in both Dragonzord Battle Mode or the Mega Dragonzord form— this figure is a truly morphinominal addition to any fan’s shelf.

Includes: Figure and 13 Accessories

  • 1:144-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: The Dragonzord will fit right in with already-existing displays
  • INSPIRED BY ORIGINAL CONCEPT ART: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers has roots in Japan, and the design of these figures is inspired by on concept art from that original inspiration
  • THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 1: Incredible detailing, including translucent pieces and specialized paint techniques to highlight the details of the Dragonzord
  • 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
  • THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 2: The Dragonzord comes with 13 premium accessories including blast FX inspired Dragonzord’s finger weapons from the show!
  • THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 3: Open the head of the Dragonzord and attach one of the 3 included Green Ranger slug accessories
  • ZAP IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF ZORD COLLECTIBILITY: The Z-0121 Dragonzord combines with the MZ-0101 Dino Megazord Zords to form the Dragonzord Battle Mode or the Mega Dragonzord! (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

 

Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Metallic White Ranger
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: NOW) – Hasbro Pulse 

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Metallic White Ranger figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, Saba Sword, Combined Zeo Crystal, and blast effects accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Includes: figure 3 accessories, alternate head, and 2 extra hands

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE MIGHTY MORPHIN METALLIC WHITE RANGER ACTION FIGURE: Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure; premium painted details. Design inspired by the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: Mighty Morphin Metallic White Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY THE SERIES MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: Brave and determined Tommy Oliver, the leader of the Power Rangers, defends Earth in metallic armor created especially for battle against the Tenga Warriors
  • PART OF THE POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION: Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – Plastic-Free Packaging Letter From Hasbro

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UPDATE (4/6/2023): This initiative has been cancelled due to fan response. Starting later in 2023, windowed packaging will use bio PET or recycled PET.

Below is a letter we received direct from Hasbro regarding their Plastic-Free Packaging initiatives. For Power Rangers fans, more details will be released “in the coming weeks”, most likely with the next wave of announcements during Pulse Con.

Hello –

Thank you for being a continued fan of Hasbro and its iconic brands. With more exciting reveals to come with this week’s San Diego Comic-Con, we wanted to reach out to share a little more information on Hasbro’s transition to plastic-free packaging.

At Hasbro, we have set a goal to eliminate virtually all plastic from new, single-use product packaging by the end of 2022. The company is currently on track to meet its industry-leading goal, reducing the use of virgin plastic by an estimated 19.5 million pounds annually.

What does this mean for products from fan-favorite Hasbro brands? You may have already noticed the transition to new plastic-free packaging within some kid-focused figures, and most 6-inch figures will transition to plastic-free packaging by early 2023. Today, we wanted to give you an early look at what to expect.

We’ve included a few examples here of what the new plastic-free packaging will look like across several brands. This includes an example of a Stormtrooper figure from the 2020 Star Wars: The Black Series line, as well as the G.I. JOE Classified Series Kamakura, Marvel Legends Series 6 Inch X-Men 90s Animated Series, and Marvel Legends Series Spider-Man Beyond Amazing: Iron Spider & Amazing Fantasy #15, all available now for order or pre-order. The Power Rangers Lightning Collection lines will reveal new plastic-free packaging in the coming weeks.

As part of the shift away from window boxes, you’ll see highly detailed artwork and exciting new imagery on each package featuring iconic characters and their figures inside. This includes new packaging art that will showcase the articulation and poseability of each figure.

Our goal does not include packaging for fan collectible products like 3.75” action figures, where packaging is part of the product experience and typically retained intact for fan display and collections. Those lines include Star Wars Vintage and Retro, as well as other collectible brands such as Marvel Retro and the G.I. JOE Retro. In support of Hasbro’s lower carbon strategy and upcoming science-based targets, our fan collectible blister packaging will continue to be made with either plant-based or recycled PET content.

Hasbro, with the support of its collaborators, is committed to doing what’s right for the future of the planet and looks forward to having its fans along for the journey.

Thank you again for the continued support!

Hasbro

NEWS – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return for Brand New Comic Book Series From BOOM! Studios

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Return for Brand New Comic Book Series From BOOM! Studios
Discover the Highly-Anticipated Return of the Bestselling Comic Book Event Series in December 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 21, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, today announced the return of the acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and artist Dan Mora (Once & Future, Batman/Superman: World’s Finest) to the morphinominal world of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES! Dive into the highly-anticipated comic book sequel series in December 2022.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II is a brand new adventure with two of the most iconic teen crime-fighting teams coming together once again to save the world from a rising danger that threatens to bring both teams to the brink!

“The first Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles team up resulted in iconic moments such as the reveal of the Green Ranger Shredder, the Ninja Rangers, and the mighty Turtlezord!” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “But if you think there’s nothing that could top that, just wait ‘til you see what’s up next for both teams as they face familiar faces and unexpected villains in an adventure full of the new shocking twists and turns!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II #1 features wraparound main cover art from fan-favorite illustrator Dan Mora and more.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES II will be available for sale in December 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), 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 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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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Brand New RECHARGED Era in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101

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BOOM! Studios Announces Brand New RECHARGED Era in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101
Discover a RECHARGED Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Series in October 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 21, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), announced a brand new creative team for the launch of the RECHARGED era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers! Rising star writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky) and artist Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly) reunite all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here this 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 in the RECHARGED era as the Rangers reunite to tackle new challenges and face new threats.

Melissa Flores is a writer best known for her work as a producer on Power Rangers. She also wrote and co-created the popular Twitch digital hybrid series The Unleashed, as well as upcoming comic book series The Dead Lucky from Image Comics. You can find Melissa on Twitter and Instagram @misty_flores.

“Being able to write MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS is a literal dream come true, and I can’t stop pinching myself,” said Flores. “The coming issues will feature a wild ride that will aim to honor the incredible history of this iconic series, and push the Rangers to their absolute limits.”

Simona Di Gianfelice is a comic book artist from Rome, Italy. She has worked for various Italian comic book publishers and as a storyboard artist for some Italian companies of film and advertisements. She started working for Boom! Studios on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Go Go Power Rangers, and Power Rangers, collaborating with various artists such as Daniele Di Nicuolo, Eleonora Carlini and Francesco Mortarino. In 2021, she debuted as a series artist on Firefly for BOOM! Studios and continued her collaboration with Boom! Studios on All-New Firefly. You can find Simona Di Gianfelice on Instagram @simona_di_gianfelice.

“MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS is one of the comic book series I’ve always wanted to illustrate! So full of action and emotion,” said Di Gianfelice. “I’m really excited to start this new adventure with all of you so pick up a copy of issue #101 and prepare to be amazed!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 features main cover art by acclaimed artist Mateus Manhanini (Black Panther) and variant covers by illustrators Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Francesco Tomaselli (Heavy Metal), David Mack (Daredevil), Dani Pendergast (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer), and more.

“With a brand new RECHARGED era and a brand new creative team to launch it, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are back bigger and more Morphinominal than ever before,” said Allyson Gronowitz, Editor, BOOM! Studios. “We’re so grateful to all the loyal fans and readers for being an integral part of the 100-issue journey thus far. Just wait until you see what’s in store for the Rangers as they reunite to face some of the biggest threats in the universe…and beyond!”

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 nearest one), 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 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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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Signing Schedule and Exclusives

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This week, one of the largest conventions is back… San Diego Comic Con. And with its return, BOOM! Studios has announced a signing schedule for some Power Rangers actors as well as several exclusive covers for Power Rangers comics. Last week we highlighted their panel plans regarding Power Rangers.

BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Signing Schedule
Discover the Premier Publisher at San Diego Comic-Con From July 20-24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 16, 2022) – BOOM! Studios announced today their signing schedule at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 (Booth #2229) from July 20-24th San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host an array of panels throughout the convention, featuring exciting guests such as global star Keanu Reeves for the Keanu Reeves’ BRZRKR: The Immortal Saga Continues panel in Hall H, as well as bestselling writer and creator James Tynion IV for the Slaughterverse: The World of Something is Killing the Children panel, and even more acclaimed creators and celebrities at this year’s event.

For fans and readers in attendance, BOOM! Studios presents exciting opportunities to meet their favorite comics creators and celebrities at the BOOM! Studios booth, with FREE exclusive prints and comics, while supplies last, available at signings throughout the week. Details below:

Thursday, July 21st
11:00pm-12:00pm Signing: Dan Panosian (Alice Ever After) w/free exclusive print
12:00pm-1:00pm Signing: Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force)
2:30pm-3:30pm Signing: David M. Booher (Firefly) w/free exclusive print
4:00pm-5:00pm Signing: Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) only sign free exclusive print
5:30pm-6:30pm Signing: Ron Garney (BRZRKR) w/free exclusive print

Friday, July 22nd
11:00am-12:00pm Signing: Ram V & Filipe Andrade (The Many Deaths of Laila Starr) w/free exclusive print
12:00pm-1:00pm Signing: Tom Taylor (Seven Secrets) w/free exclusive print
2:00pm-3:00pm Signing: David Petersen (Mouse Guard) w/free exclusive print
3:00pm-4:00pm Signing: Dwayne Cameron (Power Rangers Operation Overdrive)
4:30pm-5:30pm Signing: Christopher Cantwell (Briar) w/free exclusive print

Saturday, July 23rd
10:30am-11:30pm Signing: Dan Panosian (Alice Ever After) w/free exclusive print
11:30pm-12:30pm Signing: Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer) w/free comic book
12:30pm-1:30pm Signing: Jeremy Lambert (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) w/free exclusive print
1:30pm-2:30pm Signing: Shannon Watters (Hollow, Lumberjanes) w/free exclusive print
3:30pm-4:30pm Signing: Matt Kindt (BRZRKR) w/free exclusive print
4:30pm-5:30pm Signing: Michael Dialynas (Wynd) w/free exclusive print

Sunday, July 24th
11:00am-12:00pm Signing: Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force)
12:00pm- 1:00pm Signing: Cameron Jebo (Power Rangers Super Megaforce) & Ciara Hanna (Power Rangers Megaforce)
1:00pm-2:00pm Signing: Brennan Mejia (Power Rangers Dino Charge) & Peter Sudarso (Power Rangers Ninja Steel)
3:00pm-4:00pm Signing: David Petersen (Mouse Guard) w/free exclusive print

BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Exclusives

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios announced today the exclusive items available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022 (Booth #2229) from July 20-24 San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

Visit the award-winning publisher’s booth (#2229) to discover never-before-seen exclusive merchandise from your favorite BOOM! Studios comic book series, debuting at Comic-Con this year.

  • Power Rangers Universe #1 Exclusive Variant Cover by Simone Ragazzoni – $20.00

  • Power Rangers Universe #1 Exclusive Variant Cover by Kath Lobo – $40.00

  • Power Rangers #21 Exclusive Variant (Cover A) by Bon Bernado – $20.00

  • Power Rangers #21 Exclusive Variant(Cover B) by Bon Bernado – $25.00

  • Power Rangers #21 BOOM! Studios Exclusive Variant (Cover C) by Bon Bernado – $30.00

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bundle – $100
    • Includes a set of five different Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle #1 variants with cover art by Diego Galindo

Fans can also find the menu of exclusives here.

NEWS – Power Rangers at San Diego Comic Con 2022 – BOOM! Studios and Dino Fury Cast

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Hasbro Brings Talent, Entertainment and Product Reveals to 2022 San Diego Comic-Con International

Visit Hasbro Booth #3213 for Meet & Greets and Signings with Peter Cullen, Power Rangers Dino Fury Cast Members, NERF’s First-Ever Mascot Murph and More, Featuring Giveaways, Trivia Sessions, Cosplay Events and Other Fun-Filled Activities Showcasing the First-Ever Dungeons & Dragons Toy Line, Convention Exclusives and Other Exciting First Looks

PAWTUCKET, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jul. 13, 2022– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, will return to San Diego Comic-Con International, bringing an extraordinary portfolio of brands, including Transformers, Dungeons & Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, NERF, G.I. JOE and Power Rangers, as well as products from premier collaboration brands, including Star Wars™ and Marvel from The Walt Disney Company. Hasbro’s 2022 lineup will be showcased throughout the convention to deliver an epic experience for fans of all ages with several product exclusives, panels, autograph signings and more activities show-goers don’t want to miss.

Hasbro is debuting the first-ever toy line from the famed fantasy franchise, Dungeons & Dragons, at the convention, so fans can have the chance to get up close and personal with the new products. The all-new Hasbro Selfie Series action figures are also making a debut at the event, giving fans the opportunity to preview Hasbro Selfie Series figures, with a select number of fans being among the first to create and purchase their figures, shipping Fall 2022. SDCC (San Diego Comic Convention) attendees should visit the Hasbro Pulse Info Desk in Booth #3213 to obtain a ticket for an assigned time slot. Limited tickets available, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Save the Children to offer a Buy One, Give One donation. For every item purchased on HasbroPulse.com from July 20 – August 31, the ultimate fan destination will donate a toy or game to Save the Children, benefitting Ukrainian refugees with up to 100,000 toys and games.

Hasbro is also offering two San Diego Comic-Con 2022 exclusive products: the Star Wars The Black Series Boba Fett™ (In Disguise) action figure and G.I. JOE Classified Series Dr. Mindbender. Starting Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 PM PT, attendees can visit the Hasbro Booth #3213 to receive a one-time use code, which can then be scanned for preorder on HasbroPulse.com.

The following boasts Hasbro’s jam-packed programming at its booth and brand panels. San Diego Comic-Con attendees are encouraged to check the schedule posted in Hasbro’s information booth each day for updates and follow @Hasbro on Twitter, as well as @Hasbro & @HasbroPulse on Instagram for the latest happenings.

POWER RANGERS
It’s MORPHIN Time! Fan-favorite members of the hit live action series “Power Rangers Dino Fury” are stopping by the Hasbro booth for meet & greets and signings. Take home souvenirs you’ll never forget from the Dino Fury Pink Ranger Hunter Deno, Dino Fury Black Ranger Chance Perez or Dino Fury Red Ranger Russell Curry.

UPDATE (7/14/2022):

Thursday, July 21st
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Charge to 100 and Beyond!
(2:00PM-3:00PM, Room 25ABC)

A MORPHINOMINAL Celebration of 100 issues over five years of ongoing Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic books from BOOM! Studios. Join writers Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Mat Groom (Mighty Morphin), and Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), along with series editors Dafna Pleban (Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios) and Allyson Gronowitz (Editor, BOOM! Studios), for a discussion on the history of the series, and an exciting look at what’s next! Moderated by Alyson Kiperman Sullivan (Power Rangers Wild Force).

More panels are listed below.

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NEWS – Hasbro Announces New Personalization Platform “Hasbro Selfie Series”, includes Power Rangers

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HASBRO ANNOUNCES NEW PERSONALIZATION PLATFORM WITH ITS FIRST INTRODUCTION THROUGH “HASBRO SELFIE SERIES”

Launching Fall 2022 Exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse Mobile App, Hasbro Selfie Series Lets Fans Imagine Themselves as Their Favorite G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, Power Rangers, Marvel, and Star Wars™ Heroes

PAWTUCKET, RI – July 13– Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) announced its new personalization platform with its first product introduction through Hasbro Selfie Series. The custom offering allows fans to create a collector-grade 6-inch action figure in their likeness based on classic to current characters seen across popular films, television series and comics. Hasbro Selfie Series figures will debut with fan-favorite character costume designs from G.I. JOE, Ghostbusters, Power Rangers, and Marvel, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes. This one-of-a-kind experience will be launching in Fall 2022 exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse mobile app (for fans aged 16 and older in the US only), for iOS and Android devices.

Fans attending San Diego Comic-Con (July 21-24) will have the opportunity to preview Hasbro Selfie Series figures, with a select number of fans being among the first to create and purchase their figures, shipping Fall 2022. SDCC (San Diego Comic Convention) attendees should visit the Hasbro Pulse Info Desk in Booth #3213 to obtain a ticket for an assigned time slot.  Limited tickets available, distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Hasbro Selfie Series figures are Hasbro’s first introduction to its innovative, new personalization platform. Using proprietary software and in partnership with a leading 3D printing company, Formlabs, Hasbro is giving fans a chance to digitally transform themselves into the action figure with the costume from the heroes they see on-screen and imagine themselves as part of the stories they love. From a Star Wars Rebel Alliance X-wing pilot, morphing into a Power Ranger, silently stalking Cobra as Snake Eyes, or swinging through the New York cityscape like Spider-Man, fans can indulge in the ultimate consumer experience with Hasbro Selfie Series figures.

“We are super excited to dive into the world of personalization and customization with Hasbro Selfie Series. We have done extensive research to truly understand the fan’s ask for a personalized product, and the team has done a fantastic job at making that dream a reality,” says Brian Chapman, Hasbro President of Design, Development and Innovation. “The innovation on this proprietary technology is truly remarkable, and we cannot wait to give fans the opportunity to add themselves to their collections.”

“Hasbro Selfie Series is giving us a new way to engage with the fans,” says Kwamina Crankson, General Manager & Senior Vice President, Hasbro Direct. “We are just scratching the surface when it comes to customization, and we’re excited to see where this new, innovative platform takes us.”

Creating a Hasbro Selfie Series figure will be through the Hasbro Pulse mobile app (For fans 16+ – US only).  For updates on the Hasbro Selfie Series project and its launch, opt into our newsletter here.  Follow @Hasbro Pulse on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for additional announcements about Hasbro Selfie Series.

 

About Hasbro

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to making the world a better place for all children, fans and families. Hasbro delivers immersive brand experiences for global audiences through consumer products, including toys and games; entertainment through eOne, its independent studio; and gaming, led by the team at Wizards of the Coast, an award-winning developer of tabletop and digital games best known for fantasy franchises MAGIC: THE GATHERING and DUNGEONS & DRAGONS.

The company’s unparalleled portfolio of approximately 1,500 brands includes MAGIC: THE GATHERING, NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, POWER RANGERS, PEPPA PIG and PJ MASKS, as well as premier partner brands. For the past decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. Important business and brand updates are routinely shared on our Investor Relations website, Newsroom and social channels (@Hasbro on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.)

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NEWS – Unexpected Betrayal and a NEW RANGER in POWER RANGERS #21

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Unexpected Betrayal and a NEW RANGER in POWER RANGERS #21
Discover the Dangerous Cost of Helping a Grieving Friend as the CHARGE TO 100 Continues in July 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 7, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), revealed a first look at POWER RANGERS #21 (LEGACY #97), from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin, Power Rangers), artist Marco Renna (Mighty Morphin), colorists Walter Baiamonte with assistance by Sharon Marino and Sara Antonellini, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, in conjunction with the Mighty Morphin series CHARGE TO 100, in July 2022!

Jason is determined to help a grieving friend find a lost ally, no matter the danger and no matter the cost. However, things aren’t as they seem when the opportunity for an unexpected betrayal arises… leading to the reveal of a NEW RANGER.

POWER RANGERS #21 (LEGACY #97) features main cover art by acclaimed illustrator Guillaume Martinez (Power Rangers Universe), and variant covers by Daniele Di Nicuolo (Seven Secrets) with Walter Baiamonte, Jake Wyatt (Ms. Marvel), and illustrator Darya Guryeva.

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 will celebrate its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” airing exclusively on Netflix in the U.S.

POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; Proctor Valley Road by Grant Morrison, Alex Child, and Naomi Franquiz; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; and the upcoming Briar by Christopher Cantwell and German Garcia, and Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS #21 (LEGACY #97) will be available on July 13, 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.

Softcover and hardcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

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