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COMIC PREVIEW – First Look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 45

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Red Omega Ranger VS Lord Zedd in First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45

Discover the Shocking Actions of the Omega Rangers in New Chapter of Necessary Evil in November 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 8, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a new look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45 by the all -star team of acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Go Go Power Rangers) and Shattered Grid artist Daniele di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), the essential next chapter in the epic POWER RANGERS event, Necessary Evil, arriving in November 2019.

After saving their former teammates on Earth, the ALL NEW OMEGA RANGERS decide to take the fight to Lord Zedd! But as they battle evil forces on the moon, it’s Jason—now the Red Omega Ranger—who must face Lord Zedd alone! No matter who wins, nothing will ever be the same for any Power Ranger ever again.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45 features a main cover by Jamal Campbell (Naomi), as well as a special foil variant of the iconic Helmet Covers featuring the Black Ranger by fan favorite artist Goñi Montes (Sandman Universe), a collectible Trading Card variant cover by Kris Anka (Runaways), an exclusive Story Variant cover written by Ryan Parrott and illustrated by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), and more!

Now fans can collect each of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in a new set of Trading Card Variant covers, illustrated by Kris Anka and designed by Dylan Todd. The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45 cover by Anka features the Black Ranger, Adam Park, with an image of the Black Ranger in action on the front, and all stats on the back cover, including team name, alias, biography, and Alpha-5’s assessment.

The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45 Story variant cover depicts the next essential chapter in an eleven-part series written by writer Ryan Parrott and illustrated by acclaimed artist Dan Mora, following the enigmatic, all-knowing Emissaries as they travel space and time, unearthing never-before-seen details of the immediate aftermath of the explosive events of Shattered Grid and changing the course of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic history forever.

Currently, POWER RANGERS is celebrating 26 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 milestone anniversary year with the 26th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #45 will be available on November 27, 2019 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 the BOOM! Studios app. Softcover 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 POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to www.boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Saban’s Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

TM & (c) 2019 SCG Power Rangers and Hasbro.

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NEWS – Kevin Eastman Creates New Art for MMPR/TMNT #1

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Announced today from BOOM! Studios, new variant covers for MMPR/TMNT #1 have been drawn by the creator of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Kevin Eastman.

The color cover is the FOC (Final Order Cutoff) variant and the black and white cover is the 1-in-50 variant.

Click to download the full high resolution covers below.

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NEWS – Chicago Toy and Game Fair 2019

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

Read below for the full press release of the fair.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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CHITAG Fair 2019 Highlights

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

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

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

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

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NEWS – MANGA BARCELONA Power Rangers Toy Reveal – Lightning Collection Wave 4!

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On Saturday, November 2nd, Hasbro revealed two more figures slated for Wave 4 of the Lightning Collection. In addition to Zeo Blue announced last weekend at Paris Comic Con, S.P.D. Red Ranger and Cybervillain Blaze are also part of the upcoming Fall 2020 wave.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.49/Available: Fall 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses.

The S.P.D. RED RANGER Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and includes two different heads that can be swapped, one of the Ranger in his mask, and another unmasked as Jack Landors, as seen in the POWER RANGERS S.P.D. series; figures also include swappable hands and 3 accessories including the Delta Blaster. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the ZEO BLUE RANGER Figure and BEAST MORPHERS CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE Figure. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Lightning Collection Wave 4

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” BEAST MORPHERS CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.49/Available: Fall 2020)

The BEAST MORPHERS CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, multiple, 3 character-inspired accessories, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the ZEO BLUE RANGER Figure and S.P.D. RED RANGER Figure. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Lightning Collection Wave 4

COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID DELUXE EDITION HC

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This Wednesday, November 6th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid Deluxe Edition HC (Hard Cover) will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find preview pages of the collection as well as the main cover.

THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK EVENT IN POWER RANGERS HISTORY COLLECTED IN ONE VOLUME!

Lord Drakkon – a twisted alternate-reality version of Tommy Oliver (AKA the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger)and his newly reformed army are crossing dimensions in order to execute an all-out attack that threatens the very existence of every Power Ranger ever!

For the first time in comic book history, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will join forces with some of the most popular Power Rangers teams in the franchise from across time and space to face the ultimate threat…one that will mean the death of a Ranger!

Join New York Times best-selling writer Kyle Higgins (Winter Soldier) and Ryan Parrott (Star Trek) and artists Daniele Di Nicuolo (West Coast Avengers), Jonas Scharf (Bone Parish), and Diego Galindo (Red Sonja) for the Power Rangers epic that redefined the comic book series.

Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers issues #24-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special 2018, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2018 Annual #1, and Go Go Power Rangers #9-12, with an all new short story from writer Ryan Parrott and artist Huang Danlan.

For more of our thoughts on Shattered Grid, listen to our Ranger Merch Review of the event on Episodes 118 and 126, as well as our review of the Soft Cover collection.

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NEWS – Power Rangers Toy Reveal – Lightning Collection Wave 4 Zeo Blue Ranger!

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On Sunday, October 27th, Hasbro revealed a new addition to WAVE 4 of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection at MCM Comic Con in London: Power Rangers Lightning Collection Zeo Blue Ranger Figure!

As noted in the description of the new figure reveal, Wave 4 will also include the S.P.D. RED RANGER and BEAST MORPHERS CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE figures. There will also be a price increase from $19.99 to $21.49.

Our friends at PWRRNGR also did an interview with Mona Ahn of Hasbro’s Power Rangers Team.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO BLUE RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $21.49/Available: Fall 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. The ZEO BLUE RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 5 character-inspired accessories including the Blue Ranger’s Zeo Power Axes, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the S.P.D. RED RANGER Figure and BEAST MORPHERS CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE Figure. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Lightning Collection Wave 4

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 056

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Master Vile and the Metallic Armor

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

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

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

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

Globbors are gross.

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

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Timestamps

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

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 44

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This Wednesday, October 30th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 44 will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find a preview of the issue as well as the main cover and variants.

NECESSARY EVIL continues as the Omega Rangers return to Earth and meet the Power Rangers for the first time! But if they want to defeat Lord Zedd together, Jason, Trini and Zack will have to keep their identities a secret from their friends! Features the first appearance of the Omega Ranger Zords!

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

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 44 kicks into high gear when the Omega Rangers come to the rescue of the Power Rangers of Earth. The tables are quickly turned on Dayne in one of the most intense Zord sequences of the comic to date.

While we don’t have a concrete end time for the conclusion of this arc, it seems we are starting to reach the climax of Necessary Evil. With the Omega Rangers meeting the Earth team for the first time, the mystery still remains on their identities. Tensions arise on both Ranger Teams that will have long lasting impacts for the rest of the arc.

The writing is, as always, tight from Ryan Parrott with more snappy dialogue and in-jokes. The art is very kinetic and detailed, as always, and we can’t get enough of Daniele Di Nicuolo’s style. Particularly in this issue, Walter Baiamonte’s colors shine… literally with brilliant lens flares on Earth to the dark and cooler tones of space and the moon.

The conclusion sets up a battle that, personally, I have been waiting for.”

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NEWS – PARIS COMIC CON Power Rangers Toy Reveal – Lightning Collection Wave 3!

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Earlier today, Hasbro revealed some new additions to the Power Rangers toy line during their panel at Paris Comic Con.

  • WAVE 3 LIGHTNING COLLECTION Figures:
    • 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure
    • 6” BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure
    • 6” DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure
    • 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure

See below for more details including a gallery of high resolution press images.

Lightning Collection Wave 3

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. The MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, a Power Sword accessory, blade blaster accessory, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure, DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure and MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. The BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, 3 accessories, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure, DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure and MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. The DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, a Ptera Saber, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure, BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure and MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design, and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses. The MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show. It includes over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads of the Ranger with and without his helmet, a Dragon Dagger accessory, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series, including the MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER Figure, BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER Figure and DINO CHARGE GOLD RANGER Figure. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Lightning Collection Wave 3

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 147

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Green With Evil

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 newest Rangers Commentary episode, Eric and Zach tackle the longest Power Rangers multi-part episode, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ “Green with Evil”. This arc is one of the most requested from our listeners!

What episode in the arc did we feel was lacking? Why is the dubbing for Rita and Scorpina so well done? Why IS the RadBug the only way to fly? We answer these questions and more!

We also discuss Power Rangers Beast Morphers coming to Netflix, our contest on Twitter closing next week and the excitement for RangerStop Orlando continues!

NO WAY!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 147 – “Rangers Commentary – Green with Evil”

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Timestamps:

Part 1 – 0:8:58
Part 2 – 0:35:53
Part 3 – 0:58:34
Part 4 – 1:19:46
Part 5 – 1:41:51
Overall thoughts – 2:01:00

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