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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces Pivotal POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Event Series

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BOOM! Studios Announces Pivotal POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE Event Series
Discover the Unlimited Potential of the Power Rangers Universe in an Explosive New Limited Series

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 20, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced a brand new limited event series, POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE, with acclaimed artist Simone Ragazzoni, that will delve into the deepest origins of the Power Rangers, exploring the hidden secrets of the universe like never before!

What is the true origin of the Phantom Ranger? And what is his connection to the Morphin Grid? From the moment he first appeared 24 years ago, fans have wondered about the origins of the powerful and mysterious Phantom Ranger and how they tie to the greater Power Rangers Universe. Questions which have never been answered—until now—in the game-changing series event that no Power Rangers fan can afford to miss!

POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 features main cover art by Dan Mora (Once & Future) and variant cover art by illustrators Miguel Mercado (Magic), Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin),  InHyuk Lee (Wolverine), and more.

“From the very start of our partnership with Hasbro to bring the Power Rangers to life on the comic book page, we always knew that we wanted to explore the many morphinominal teams and worlds in the POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE,” said Dafna Pleban, Senior Editor, BOOM! Studios. “Now, thanks to the incredible success of the ongoing series and the enthusiastic support of fans and readers, we’re realizing that years-long dream by delving into the untold stories that fans have been clamouring for!”

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 with, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

Print copies of POWER RANGERS UNIVERSE #1 will be available in December 2021 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 MIGHTY MORPHIN and 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 – Hasbro Announces the Return of the Successful 2-Day Event “Hasbro Pulse Con” on October 22-23, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pulse Con Exclusive product images can be found HERE. 

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

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NEWS – Online Retailer Zavvi launches Power Rangers Store with Limited Edition Coin Set

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Starting today, Zavvi is releasing a limited edition Mighty Morphin Power Rangers coin set.

This coin set is available exclusively on Zavvi, produced by DUST! Collectibles and officially licensed by Hasbro.

Included inside the stylish display box are a grand total of five collectable coins, which feature the distinctive portraits of the team: Jason Lee Scott (the Red Ranger), Trini Kwan (the Yellow Ranger), Zack Taylor (the Black Ranger), Kimberly Hart (the Pink Ranger), and Billy Cranston (the Blue Ranger).

These are limited to only 1000 pieces worldwide and are individually numbered.

To coincide with this release, Zavvi is also running a promotion for 30% off Power Rangers clothing by using the promo code “PR30“. The code “MMPR10” also works for 10% off any in stock MMPR items.

Zavvi also has preorders and merchandise for toys like the Lightning Collection and Super7 figures, drinkware, apparel and more.

NEWS – Power Month Week 3 – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Ninja Rangers

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Power Month is still going strong, as Hasbro just unveiled the Power Rangers Lightning Collection 6” Mighty Morphin Ninja Black Ranger Figure and Ninja Blue Ranger Figure! Celebrating the 100th Lightning Collection figure, the first of the Mighty Morphin Ninja Rangers arrive! See below for full details and high-res images.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION NINJA RANGERS

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA BLACK RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49/Available: 1/10/2022)

In season 3 of the original MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, the POWER RANGERS gain ninja powers when their original Power Coins are destroyed.  Inspired by Adam Park, Black Ranger, the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA BLACK RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, ninja scarf accessory, power blast effect accessory, and extra heads and pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS!  Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including collectible figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now at Target.com. Limited quantities at Hasbro Pulse.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA BLUE RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $26.49/Available: 1/10/2022)

In season 3 of the original MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, the POWER RANGERS gain ninja powers when their original Power Coins are destroyed.  Inspired by Billy Cranston, Blue Ranger, the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN NINJA BLUE RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, ninja scarf accessory, power blast effect accessory, and extra heads and pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. Hasbro celebrates the NINJA BLUE RANGER Figure as its 100th LIGHTNING COLLECTION figure created! GO GO POWER RANGERS!  Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including collectible figures in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now at Target.com. Limited quantities at Hasbro Pulse.

 

In addition to the figure announcements, another poster has been revealed for Power Month. With week 3’s Ninja theme, artist Carlos Dattoli created an amazing image of all of the Ninja Rangers from Season 3. You can click to download a high res version of the poster below. This poster can also be purchased at ShopTrends.

ABOUT POWER MONTH:

Happening the entire month of August, Power Month is a morphinominal celebration of all things centered around the Power Rangers brand, leading up to Power Rangers Day on August 28. For Power Month, Hasbro has partnered with various retail partners, including Walmart, Amazon, Target and its own Hasbro Pulse, to bring fans exciting new capsules, each with a different theme, to celebrate the iconic Power Rangers brand in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned on social (@powerrangers on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) for more news, programming updates and product reveals for Power Month.

COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 10

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On Wednesday, August 18th, Power Rangers Issue 10 will be released from Boom Studios. Our exclusive first look of this issue was shown last month.

POWER RANGERS #10 – Yale, the Omega Rangers’ alien companion, embarks on a solo mission to protect a group of kids from the terrors of Safehaven. Guided by the voice of the Blue Emissary, Yale will travel closer to his destiny… but what does this mean for the Omega Rangers?

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

“Much like Mighty Morphin issue 10, Power Rangers issue 10 is a milestone issue focusing on the origins of a key character while informing future arcs of the story. The focus is entirely on Yale this go around. Yale has been the companion of the Omega Rangers since the start of the new Power Rangers series.

In the first issue of Power Rangers, it was implied that the Omega Rangers let out Yale because he was no longer empowered. However, in this issue we get a flashback to the events of Necessary Evil where we see Kiya release Yale from confinement. We also see other key points in Yale’s life that let us know the troubles he has endured which also reference other past issues of the comic. 

Since Yale does not speak, most of this is narrated by the spirit of the Blue Emissary and feels like a closing chapter for that character. The other side of the issue focuses on some of the children of Safehaven we’ve seen before. How the two stories combine and what happens to elevate Yale to his ‘destiny’ is really brilliant. The writing team of both Ryan Parrott and newcomer to the franchise, Rachel Wagner, makes for a strong outing that makes me wish we didn’t have to wait another month.

Artist Moisés Hidalgo takes over the duties of illustrating from Francesco Mortarino for this issue, continuing his Yale focused pages from issue 9. It’s a nice visual continuity that makes Yale’s journey feel like a bedtime story. The soft lines and shading really work the the colors of Raúl Angulo to achieve that look.

There’s not much more to say without spoiling the issue, so definitely pick this one up when it drops next week!”

POWER RANGERS #10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott and Rachel Wagner
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • 1:10 Incentive Cover: Matteo Scalera
  • 1:15 Incentive Cover: Daniele di Nicuolo
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • FOC Cover: Yejin Park
  • FOC Incentive Cover (1:10): Yejin Park
  • Incentive Cover (1 copy): Goñi Montes

Price: $3.99

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NEWS – Power Month Week 2 – New Retro-Morphin Figures and Super7 ReAction Wave 2

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The morphinominal Power Month celebrations continue!

  • This week, Hasbro unveiled the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN Action Figures: TOMMY GREEN RANGER, TOMMY WHITE RANGER, TRINI YELLOW RANGER and KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER. The retro figures are available for purchase now in Walmart stores.
  • Super7 is also revealing wave 2 of its Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figures. MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER, MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER, GOLDAR, SCORPINA, LORD ZEDD and DRAGONZORD are coming for your personal Angel Grove collections. Available for pre-order on August 12th!

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN FIGURES

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY GREEN RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY GREEN RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the figure’s back and the Green Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Tommy’s Dragon Dagger is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY WHITE RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TOMMY WHITE RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the White Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Tommy’s Saba Sword is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TRINI YELLOW RANGER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN TRINI YELLOW RANGER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the Yellow Ranger head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Trini’s joined Power Daggers are included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $10.99/Available: NOW in Walmart stores)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! With the POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RETRO-MORPHIN KIMBERLY RANGER SLAYER Action Figure, press the lever on the action figure’s back and the Ranger Slayer head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Kimberly’s Bow of Darkness is included as an accessory as well to add to the morphinominal action. The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of Power Rangers or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more POWER RANGERS figures and toys, including RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and more. Each sold separately. Available now in Walmart stores and on Walmart.com in Fall 2021.

 

SUPER 7 – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS REACTION WAVE 2

Wave 2 of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figures includes new Rangers, new villains, and a new Zord! Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger, Mighty Morphin Black Ranger, Goldar, Scorpina, DragonZord, and even Lord Zedd are all here! So fill up your own personal Angel Grove with all the latest Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figures! Available for pre-order on August 12th.

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SCORPINA
A ruthless General of Rita Repulsa’s minions, Scorpina is more than a match for the Power Rangers one-on-one. This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Scorpina features scorpion armor detail and comes with boomerang sword accessory. As Evil Space Aliens go, she’s your worst nightmare! So while you shouldn’t think twice about adding the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Scorpina to your collection, you may want to exercise some caution in where you place her.

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GOLDAR
You might love (or love to hate) Goldar, but no one loves Goldar more than Goldar. This 3.75” Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Goldar features 7 points of articulation (two bonus points with his wings!), ornate golden armor, and comes with his signature sword accessory. This powerful Power Rangers foe is as proficient at boasting as he is with a sword, so take heed! He’d complain bitterly if he doesn’t get a prominent place in your Power Rangers collection, but the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Goldar looks so good we know you’ll want to show it off.

 

LORD ZEDD
Lord of all evil and true leader of the Evil Space Aliens, Lord Zedd is as fearsome as he looks, which is really saying something, because…well come on…just LOOK at him! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Lord Zedd features highly detailed sculpting that highlights his unique exposed-muscle physique and comes with Z-Staff fighting accessory. It doesn’t get much scarier than Lord Zedd, but have faith in the Power Rangers in your collection and dare to add the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of Lord Zedd today!

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MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER
Kimberly Hart is part valley girl, ALL Power Ranger! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Pink Ranger features iconic styling from the 90’s TV series and comes with Power Bow & Blade Blaster accessory. One of the original five Power Rangers, you know you’ll flip to add this Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Pink Ranger to your collection. After all, you can’t exactly expect to form the Megazord without the pilot of the Pterodactyl Dinozord, now can you?

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MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER
Whether it’s practicing Hip-Hop-Kido or fighting off the forces of evil, no one does it with more enthusiasm than the Black Ranger! This 3.75” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction figure of the Black Ranger features iconic styling from the 90’s TV series and comes with Power Axe & Blade Blaster accessory. Zack Taylor loves being the center of attention, so it’s only natural that the Black Ranger ReAction figure takes center stage in your MMPR collection!

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DRAGONZORD
Once a powerful foe of the Power Rangers, after the Green Ranger breaks free of Rita Repulsa’s evil spell, the Dragonzord becomes a mighty weapon in the fight against evil! This 6” articulated Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Dragonzord figure features highly detailed sculpting and intricate painting that highlight its imposing nature. With a drill for a tail and fingertips designed to shoot missiles, the Dragonzord is a serious weapon and any serious collector will jump at the chance to add the Dragonzord ReAction figure to their collection!

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In addition to the figure announcements, another poster has been revealed for Power Month. With week 2’s Retro theme, artist David Nakayama created a fantastic image of Lord Drakkon and the Ranger Slayer with the flip head toys. You can click to download a high res version of the poster below. This poster can also be purchased at ShopTrends.

ABOUT POWER MONTH:

Happening the entire month of August, Power Month is a morphinominal celebration of all things centered around the Power Rangers brand, leading up to Power Rangers Day on August 28. For Power Month, Hasbro has partnered with various retail partners, including Walmart, Amazon, Target and its own Hasbro Pulse, to bring fans exciting new capsules, each with a different theme, to celebrate the iconic Power Rangers brand in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned on social (@powerrangers on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) for more news, programming updates and product reveals for Power Month.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 186

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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!

Cowabunga dudes, dudettes and duderinos! Eric and Zach talk about Week 1 of POWER MONTH, a month long celebration for the 28th anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. We give our reactions to all of the Lightning Collection Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles mashup with Mighty Morphin, straight from the pages of the BOOM! Studios mini-series.

Then, Eric once again talks with writer Ryan Parrott about Mighty Morphin Issue 10 featuring the origin of Lord Zedd. There are major spoilers so make sure you read the latest issue! We take a deep dive into the story and talk about the ideas and inspirations for what happens in Issue 10.

Timestamps:

0:00:00 – Intro and special shout out
0:03:30 – Power Month Week 1 Summary
0:31:12 – Interview with Ryan Parrott for Mighty Morphin Issue 10

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 186 – “Rangers Talk Power Month Week 1 plus Mighty Morphin Issue 10 Interview with Ryan Parrott“

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 10

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On Wednesday, August 11th, Mighty Morphin Issue 10 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

Discover Zordon’s ties to Bandora’s Palace on the Moon — the modern home of Rita Repulsa. When an assassin is sent to disrupt the Eltarians’ efforts to protect an ancient weapon, Zordon is injured in the process and his mentor, Zophram, must make a decision that will alter the future of the Power Rangers as we know it!

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

“Mighty Morphin Issue 10 is unlike the rest of the issues in this series, being a complete flashback to the ongoing story of Zordon’s past. Artist Dan Mora returns to illustrate this milestone issue, so you know it’s a big deal. All of the previous flashbacks have been leading up to this – the origin of one of the greatest villains in Power Rangers. 

Writer Ryan Parrott has crafted a bold story, planned from the very beginning of the two new series. In fact, this issue was written over a year ago to accommodate artist Dan Mora’s schedule. With that amount of time, many clues have been built in to preceding issues and once you read this, it will all click into place. While the events of this issue may not be a surprise for some if you have been paying attention, the effect of this story is still impactful and leaves me wanting more. 

The return of Dan Mora is welcome, especially for an issue like this. His style is so ingrained into the franchise, not only with Go Go Power Rangers, but recent designs for the ongoing arc. There was no better person to draw this issue. Of course, the colors by Raúl Angulo and Jose Enrique Fernández give the comic life with vibrant color changes between locations that set the mood for each scene. 

There’s not much more to say about this issue without giving away all of the surprises, but it is worth reading. After this issue and the focus on Yale for next week’s Power Rangers Issue 10, it will be interesting to dive into the next chapter of this ongoing saga. Highly recommended!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Dan Mora
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora
  • FOC Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • FOC Incentive Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora

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NEWS – Power Month Week 1 Fan First Friday Wrap Up

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To kick-off the morphinominal Power Month celebrations, Hasbro unveiled an all-new line of Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collab Figures each day of this week. Inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, each figure in the collab line features premium paint and decorative details, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and themed accessories. The line includes fan-favorite characters – Donatello, Leonardo, Michelangelo, April, Raphael, Tommy and Shredder – in their Boom! Comics Power Rangers forms. The line is available now for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com, GameStop.com and other participating online retailers.

Hasbro hosted its Power Rangers Fan First Friday livestream today to reveal more brand news:

  • Members of Hasbro, Viacom and Boom Studios came together to talk about the evolution of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – Super Edition is launching a new physical edition for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on Tuesday, August 10th. This edition combines content from the original Collector’s Edition, all three Season Passes, and the all-new Street Fighter Pack. Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is the first fighting game with crossplay on all platforms. Fans can pick up a copy at their local retailer starting Tuesday or buy a digital copy on their preferred platform right now. For more details, check out battleforthegrid.com.
  • The debut of the first Power Month poster artwork created by fantasy artist Kekai Kotaki
  • Additional artwork from longtime Lightning Collection artist Tom Whalen

Additional Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collab Gallery

 

ABOUT POWER MONTH:

Happening the entire month of August, Power Month is a morphinominal celebration of all things centered around the Power Rangers brand, leading up to Power Rangers Day on August 28. For Power Month, Hasbro has partnered with various retail partners, including Walmart, Amazon, Target and its own Hasbro Pulse, to bring fans exciting new capsules, each with a different theme, to celebrate the iconic Power Rangers brand in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned on social (@powerrangers on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook) for more news, programming updates and product reveals for Power Month.

NEWS – Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lightning Collection Morphed Shredder

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Power Month, originally announced during the July 2nd Fan First Friday, officially kicked off on August 2nd with the first of many product reveals. Coming straight from the pages of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover in 2019/2020, the last figure is Shredder morphing into the Green Ranger!

This is a Fan Channel product – meaning it can be found at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store and Hasbro Pulse. Below is the description and promo images for this figure!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED SHREDDER GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $31.99 /Available: Spring 2022)

COWABUNGA DUDES, DUDETTES, AND DUDERINOS… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! In the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, Shredder uses the power of Tommy’s coin and morphs into a twisted, evil version of the Green Ranger. This MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED SHREDDER GREEN RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands and a soft goods cloak for more ways to play or display in various action poses and a fabric cape in that iconic Shredder purple we all know and loathe.

Includes: figure, fabric cloak, and extra hands.

Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.