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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!

Join us for a Power Morphicon 5 Survival Guide. With Power Morphicon only a month away, we give you the low down on what to expect at the convention and VITAL tips of every aspect of the con going experience. If you are a seasoned convention pro or a first time con goer, this episode is a must listen.

We also discuss the latest news like Bryan Cranston being announced to play Zordon in the new Saban’s Power Rangers movie, San Diego Comic Con exclusives from Bandai, the Power Rangers Ultimate Visual History book, new Legacy figure images and more!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 72: “Power Morphicon 5 Survival Guide” 

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POWER MORPHICON ANNOUNCES FIRST WAVE OF GUESTS, CAST FROM KYORYU SENTAI ZYURANGER AND GOSEI SENTAI DAIRANGER TO ATTEND

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Pasadena, CA – The three-day event will be held on August 12th-14th, 2016, at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Yuuta Mochizuki, best known for his role as Geki, the red Tyranno Ranger, from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, will be making his second appearance at Power Morphicon.

Fellow Zyuranger cast members Seiju Umon , Reiko Chiba, and Takumi Hashimoto will be attending their first Power Morphicon event.

Seiji Umo, known for his role as Goushi, is the (black) Mammoth Ranger.

Reiko Chiba played Mei, the (pink) Ptera Ranger. After Zyuranger, Chiba made her J-Pop debut as a member of Aurora Gonin Musume. Chiba’s voice work includes playing herself in the anime movie Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture and the voice of Cham Cham in the Samurai Showdown video game series.

Takumi Hashimoto played Boi, the (yellow) Tiger Ranger. He later provided the voice of King Ranger, in Chouriki Sentai Ohranger and had a role in Denji Sentai Megaranger as a classmate of the Megarangers.

Appearing for the 1st time at Power Morphicon, Keiichi Wada, best known for his role as Ryo of the Heavenly Fire Star, in Gosei Sentai Dairanger. Wada also played the first Kamen Rider Ryuki, Koichi Sakakibara and Akiba Red (Alternate Timeline) in Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2.

Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger was the basis for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The White Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers originated from Gosei Sentai Dairanger, known as the “Kiba Ranger”.

More information about Power Morphicon can be found online at officialpowermorphicon.com

About Power Rangers

Power Rangers is a live action television series featuring a team of heroes in bright colored costumes, saving the world from evil on a daily basis. The show uses Japanese footage from Super Sentai, “Super” referring to mecha and “Sentai” is the Japanese word for “task force or ”fighting squadron”, produced by Toei Company. The show was first produced by Saban Entertainment, later by BVS Entertainment and as of 2015, by SCG Power Rangers. The very first season of Power Rangers, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, debuted on August 28th, 1993.

As of 2015, the franchise has 22 seasons with 19 different themed series and two theatrical films, with a third film  currently in development with Lionsgate, with a January 13th, 2017 release date.

About Power Morphicon

Power Morphicon is a three-day convention held every two years that celebrate Power Rangers and related series such as VR Troopers, Beetleborgs, Kamen Rider, Superhuman Syber Squad, and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The three-day event brings in over 7,000 people from all over the world to participate in cosplay events, panels featuring all guests, breakfast with the guests, martial arts classes/demo, prop/FX workshops, and more. Power Morphicon is a local business owned by painter and artist, Scott Zillner, and is an event that is directed by an all volunteer, unpaid staff.

For more information about Power Morphicon, please visit officialpowermorphicon.com

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 023

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

This episode concludes Ranger Command Power Hour’s Power Morphicon Detox Month. Today’s episode is completely uncensored and may contain language unsuitable for minors.

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In “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part GOLDAR”, @trekkieb47 and @TheCinemaSlob have a conversation with Kerrigan Mahan (@TheTrueGoldar) once again.

He is known for his roles as Goldar in Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers through In Space, The Magna Defender in Lost Galaxy, Jeb the Talking Dog in V.R. Troopers and numerous monster voices in the franchise.

We talk with Kerrigan about Hollywood life, his history as a voice actor in the entertainment industry, learn some important life lessons and oh yah, talk a little bit about Power Morphicon.

Listen now: RCPH Episode 23: “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part GOLDAR”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 022

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

This month is Ranger Command Power Hour’s Power Morphicon Detox Month. Every Saturday in September we premiere a new episode interviewing fans (and maybe special guests) about their Power Morphicon experiences.

In “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 3”, @trekkieb47 is joined by Brian (@ShukuenShinobi) of the The Riders, Rangers and Rambles Podcast (@TheRRRPodcast), Batgirl (@The2ndBatgirl) and Pocky (@pockysquirrel) of the Toku Ladies Podcast (@TokuLadies_Pod), Jake (@DatabaseRanger) of Database Ranger’s Power Reviews on YouTube, and James (@PR_Media_Info) of the Power Rangers Media Info Blog and YouTube Channel

We talk about our experiences at Power Morphicon, including the Power Force breakfast, con craziness, and unexpected but hilarious technical errors.

Listen now: RCPH Episode 22: “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 3”

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

This month is Ranger Command Power Hour’s Power Morphicon Detox Month. Every Saturday in September we premiere a new episode interviewing fans (and maybe special guests) about their Power Morphicon experiences.

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In “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 2”, @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @TheCinemaSlob are joined by Darren aka @DrSciFi of The Dr. Sci Fi Show and Richie Gray, a fan we had the pleasure of talking to the last day of the show.

We talk about our experiences at Power Morphicon, comparing Ranger Nation to fans of other franchises, Line Con at PMC and connecting with new friends.

Listen now: RCPH Episode 21: “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 2”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 020

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

This month is Ranger Command Power Hour’s Power Morphicon Detox Month. Every Saturday in September we premiere a new episode interviewing fans (and maybe special guests) about their Power Morphicon experiences.

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In “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 1”, @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @TheCinemaSlob are joined by Chris aka Kickback @TokuChris of @TokuNation and the Talkin’ Toku podcast, Matt Jayson aka @mattjay_son of “The Ranger” Short film on FunnyorDie.com, Susan – public Relations Manager for Austin St. John, and Steven Zurita aka @StevenZurita – Animator, Director, Writer, Editor, VFX Artist for Annoying Orange, “Sour Rangers” short and HyperDrive Pictures on YouTube “Power Rangers Essentials”.

We talk about our experiences at Power Morphicon, a few surprises and helping a member of #RangerNation.

Listen now: RCPH Episode 20: “Ranger Command Post Power Morphicon Wrap Up Part 1”

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

In our first live episode straight from our hotel room at Power Morphicon, room mates @trekkieb47 @TheCinemaSlob @TokuChris (of @TokuNation and the Talkin’ Toku podcast) @rowrowrowan and friend of the podcast @DrSciFi (of the Doctor SciFi Show) team up with special guests Dan (@danpearce42), Shamus, Nick and Dante of Dan’s Toku Rants and @the2ndBatgirl and @pockysquirrel  of Toku Ladies Podcast (@TokuLadies_Pod)

We answer your questions about Power Morphicon live from the show, all while eating In N’ Out and drinking.

You can listen to the episode here: RCPH Episode 19: “Ranger Command After Dark”

But we recommend you watch the craziness here:

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SABAN’S POWER RANGERS JOIN FORCES WITH MAKE-A-WISH® AT POWER MORPHICON

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SABAN’S POWER RANGERS JOIN FORCES WITH MAKE-A-WISH®
TO POWER UP FIVE KIDS’ WISHES TO HELP THE POWER RANGERS DURING A CAN’T MISS STUNT AT POWER MORPHICON SATURDAY, AUGUST 23

WHO: Saban’s Power Rangers, five Junior Ranger guests from Make-A-Wish® and host Alex Heartman (Red Ranger from Power Rangers Super Samurai).

WHAT: Saban’s Power Rangers, Junior Ranger guests from Make-A-Wish and surprise guests will take part in a ribbon-cutting ceremony and legendary performance stunt to POWER UP Power Morphicon, the 4th bi-annual Power Rangers fan-run convention, which originally started in 2006 to grant the wish of a wish kid. The Power Rangers and Power Morphicon are collaborating with Make-A-Wish to transform the lives of five kids from around the country with life-threatening medical conditions by granting their wish to meet the Power Rangers.

***Make-A-Wish is the official beneficiary of the 2014 Power Morphicon Charity Auction and will receive 100% of the proceeds from the auction. For more information about Make-A-Wish and to learn about the chapter serving your local community, visit www.wish.org.

WHERE: Pasadena Convention Center, 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA 91101

WHEN: Saturday, August 23
Press Check-in – 8:15 a.m.
Event Begins – 8:45 a.m.

PDF: PMC Media Alert

Press Release: Saban’s Power Rangers to Join 2014 POWER MORPHICON Fan Convention

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Saban’s Power Rangers and thousands of fans will join forces to celebrate the fourth bi-annual Power Rangers official fan-run convention, Power Morphicon, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA August 22-24. Fans can expect an action-packed experience from Saban Brands with the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce and a super-charged panel that will reveal an exclusive sneak peek at the upcoming season, Power Rangers Dino Charge.

“Saban Brands is excited to participate once again in this year’s Power Morphicon,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “It is always a thrill to see Ranger Nation come together in full force and we can’t wait to celebrate the Power Rangers franchise with thousands of our passionate and loyal fans.”

To kick off the opening of Power Morphicon, fans can gather for an exciting event on Saturday, August 23, at 8:45 a.m. outside the Pasadena Convention Center. Saban’s Power Rangers and special “Junior Ranger” guests from Make-A-Wish will take part in an epic stunt to POWER UP Power Morphicon, which originally started in 2006 to grant the wish of a child in the Make-A-Wish program. The Power Rangers are partnering with Make-A-Wish, the official 2014 Power Morphicon Charity Auction beneficiary, and special guests to transform the lives of five kids from around the country with life-threatening medical conditions by granting their wishes to meet the Power Rangers.

At 1 p.m., fans can attend the Power Rangers Super Megaforce Panel in Ballroom D&E, moderated by Judd “Chip” Lynn, Executive Producer of the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Charge season. Fans can expect a lively Q&A session with the Super Megaforce cast, followed by a never-before-seen look at the highly anticipated upcoming 2015 season. Following the panel, attendees can meet the cast of Power Rangers Super Megaforce at the official cast signing from 2-4 p.m. in the Main Hallway. In addition, fans can expect to meet and pose for photos with various legendary Rangers on the show floor throughout the full run of the convention.

Saban Brands is also expanding the Power Force at Power Morphicon, a select group of superfans who have been chosen to receive exclusive insider access to all things Power Rangers. The Power Force represents some of the most passionate, enthusiastic and knowledgeable fans. These new Power Force members include: Database Ranger, Hassan Ahmed, Kickback, Miss CD, NerdyGirlJulia, ShukuenShinobi, TheSecondBatgirl, Trekkieb47 and ZeronXepher.

Additionally, Bandai America is officially launching the Power Rangers “Unlock the Power” instant win game and sweepstakes at Power Morphicon! Fans can scan any of their Legendary Ranger Keys into the Power Rangers Scanner App on their mobile device for a chance to instantly win exclusive coupons and toy prize packs now through December 31, 2014. Fans also have the opportunity to win a trip to Hollywood, California for a family of four and to voice a character in an upcoming Power Rangers episode! To learn more about “Unlock the Power,” please visit www.bandai.com/powerrangers.

Fans can stay up-to-date on the latest Power Rangers news by following the brand’s official social media channels on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and YouTube.

Saban’s Power Rangers Super Megaforce will return with all-new episodes on Saturday, August 30 at 12 p.m. (ET/PT), only on Nickelodeon.

For more information on Power Morphicon, please visit www.officialpowermorphicon.com.

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Ranger Command at Power Morphicon

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Power Morphicon is THIS WEEK and Ranger Command Power Hour is excited to be attending for the first time! Prepare for the convention by listening to RCPH Episode 18: “Ranger Convention Survival Guide Power Morphicon”

Starting Friday follow the twitter accounts of hosts Eric (@trekkieb47), Zach (@TheCinemaSlob) and joining us from TokuNation, Chris (@rankal) as they cover the whole weekend. We will be using the hashtag #RangerCommandAtPMC – also keep glued to our own twitter feed @RangerCommandPH

At the convention? Be one of the first two people to find us at the convention and get a Power Rangers Action Card Game card signed by A.P. @secretrangerfan!

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Saturday find us on the con floor, we will be interviewing attendees to get the con experience from Ranger Nation! Look for us in our new Ranger Command Power Hour t-shirts!

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Don’t forget to watch Power Morphicon LIVE! from @ShoutFactory, a great way for fans to see the show live that can’t be there. We might even pop on at some point!

Late Saturday night we will be hosting our first ever LIVE episode: Ranger Command After Dark! This live and uncensored episode will be streaming on Spreaker and a Public Google Hangout on Youtube. Details, time and links will be available that evening so stay tuned to this page for more details!

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Sunday will be the last day of the show and we will be continuing our coverage.

Our Post-PMC episode 20 will feature all of our recording from the con, actor interviews, Ranger Nation, and more!