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.
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”
CHITAG Fair 2019 Highlights
The 30,000 people expected to walk through the doors will have plenty to see and do including:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
Earlier today, Hasbro revealed some new additions to the Power Rangers toy line during their panel at Paris Comic Con.
See below for more details including a gallery of high resolution press images.
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.
Later this month, Hasbro will be showcasing its Transformers and Power Rangers brands along with partner brands Star Wars and Marvel at Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Lucca Comics & Games, Manga Barcelona (with German Comic Con Dortmund coming later in December).
Additionally, they will be selling multiple convention items, including figures available for sale first to fans at EU conventions before being available elsewhere around the world including:
Below are a list of the Power Rangers related panels that will be at these upcoming shows.
STAR WARS, POWER RANGERS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, 25 October 4:30 to 5:45pm
POWER RANGERS (In Booth Reveal)
Sunday, 27 October, 2:30 pm
LUCCA COMICS & GAMES
MARVEL, STAR WARS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, November 1, 12:15pm – 2:00pm
MANGA BARCELONA
MARVEL, STAR WARS and POWER RANGERS
Saturday, November 2 4:30pm – 5:30pm
This Wednesday, October 8th, Go Go Power Rangers Issue 24 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! It’s The Power Rangers vs Lord Zedd, as seen through the —literal—lens of Bulk & Skull. But can these two film the latest episode of Ranger Station and truly escape unscathed?
Your First Look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1 From BOOM! Studios
Jump into the Fight Between the Teens with Attitude and Half-Shell Heroes in December 2019
LOS ANGELES, CA (September 30, 2019) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. and in partnership with IDW and Nickelodeon, today revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1, the premiere issue of an all-new five-issue limited series event! Written by Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers: Necessary Evil) and illustrated by Simone di Meo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Venom Annual), the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fight – and maybe team up with – the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for the first time in comic book history beginning December 2019.
The Power Rangers arrive in New York City to find Tommy Oliver – AKA The Mighty Morphin Green Ranger – and discover him in combat with the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Rushing to his aid, the Rangers get caught up in battle with the Turtles. But afterwards, the Rangers find out that Tommy has joined forces with the villainous Shredder and the Foot Clan! Reeling from this betrayal, the Power Rangers must somehow find a way to work with the Ninja Turtles to defeat the true villains and save the world from total destruction!
MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 features a main cover by Dan Mora (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once & Future), with Turtle Ranger Helmet variant covers by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) and more!
Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS/TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES #1 will be available on December 4, 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, SABAN’S GO GO POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios, including original graphic novels such as the upcoming Saban’s Power Rangers: The Psycho Path, are available everywhere books are sold.
IDW’s extensive library of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles graphic novels – new stories tied into the Rise of the TMNT cartoon, remastered Eastman & Laird classics, IDW’s critically-acclaimed ongoing saga (now approaching its landmark 100th issue and available as the TMNT: The IDW Collection), and more – are available now at comic book shops and booksellers everywhere.
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 Saban’s Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on http://rangernation.com/, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
For more on the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, please follow the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Also, for the latest TMNT comic book news, visit IDWpublishing.com and follow @IDWpublishing on Twitter.
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