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RoboGoat

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!

On this episode we present the RoboGoat Nation interview of RoboGoat. Robogoat is a mythical cyborg goat brought to life from an illustration in Tommy Oliver‘s “Myths and Legends” book by Lord Zedd.

He has starred in numerous television shows such as Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (The Green Dream, Zedd’s Monster Mash, The Wedding Parts 2 & 3, Master Vile and the Metallic Armor Part 3), Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers In Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue; and many more.

We can guarantee, this is someone no one in Ranger Nation has interviewed. Enjoy the show!

A special thanks to Kenn Glenn (@TheKennGlenn) for playing and voicing RoboGoat. April Fools.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 138 – “Ranger Command Interview: RoboGoat”

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Amy Jo Johnson C2E2

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Hosts Eric and Theresa (@thetg17) discuss their time at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). Listen as we talk about our favorite panels, our friends at the show, advice from Yakko (Rob Paulsen) of the Animaniacs, geeking out about cosplay and more!

Then, we present Amy Jo Johnson‘s interview panel from March 23rd, Saturday of the convention. What did Eric and Theresa think of the panel? Listen and find out!

A big thanks to C2E2 for hosting an amazing show for the past 10 years! Here’s to 10 more!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2019”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 049

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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!

In our third Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch Power Rangers Samurai – “Unexpected Arrival”. Who is the mysterious and creepy visitor to wherever the Nighlok they live?

We also discuss the latest news including Beast Morphers Wave 1 toys found in Canada, MMPR: The Movie coming to a standalone Blu-ray release this summer and the synopsis for PRBM Episode Four – “Digital Deception”.

Then, we answer a Question from Ranger Nation: Are the Lightning Collection figures a suitable replacement for MMPR Figuarts? Finally, we tease an upcoming interview that no one in Power Rangers podcasting has ever achieved.

It’s going to be Golden…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 049 – “Rangers Commentary – Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session – Unexpected Arrival”

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Beast Morphers premiere

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!

This is it Ranger Nation! Last week the Power Rangers Beast Morphers premiere “Beast Unleashed” aired and all three hosts recorded together right after. Hear our complete geeking out and excitement in the best Power Rangers premiere of the last 10 years! Then we read thoughts from our listeners.

Activate Beast Power!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 136 – “Rangers Ready? Go! Beast Morphers Premiere”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 048

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United We Stand

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 Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and A.P. watch Power Rangers Megaforce – “United We Stand”. What is the secret behind Gia and Emma’s friendship and what does it have to do with a very special flower?

We also share our thoughts on the Power Rangers Beast Morphers trailer and intro theme and read reactions from our listeners in Ranger Nation. Was the theme song a hit?

Finally, we answer your Questions from Ranger Nation. Eric breaks down the Boom! Studios comics for A.P., hopes for what they might adapt from Go-Busters into Beast Morphers, and we discuss the kiss that was cut from the finale of Ninja Steel.

LOGIC. FACTS.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 048 – “Rangers Commentary – Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session – United We Stand”

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Hasbro Toy Fair

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!

Ahead of our discussion of Toy Fair, we present an edited version of the Hasbro Toy Fair Q&A session with the members of the Power Rangers Brand Team:

  • Jason Bischoff – Director, Global Franchise Creative (Power Rangers)
  • Vanessa Fung – Product Designer (Power Rangers and OverWatch)
  • Bethany Bamrick – Senior Brand Manager, Global Brand Strategy & Marketing at Hasbro for Power Rangers

The hosts discuss some of the biggest news items over the past couple weeks, including everything you wanted to know about Toy Fair New York and Hasbro Toy Fair! We talk about our excitement over the Power Rangers Beast Morphers premiere date revealed at the Hasbro Investor call, a new live stage show and fan experience, Boom! Studios next arc for Power Rangers, DJ White Shadow remixes, and the Lightning Collection announcement.

Plus, we review the complete Power Rangers Beast Morphers toy line that debuted at Hasbro’s Toy Fair Showroom. From role play items and zords to figures and PlaySkool, we give our reactions and excitement for everything that was on display.

Finally, we answer your Questions from Ranger Nation and read your Ranger Nation Answers for what our listeners liked the most from the show and their hopes for the Hasbro Era of Power Rangers.

Hype Level 100.

This episode is dedicated to Mike Dent‘s mother, Linda Dent-Widman, who passed away on Valentine’s Day, four days after the release of our Ranger Nation spotlight with him. The story of Linda and the Yellow Ranger figure reminds us of the lengths all moms go through to make their children happy. Please send Mike your thoughts. Cover of The Long and Winding Road by Ryohei Kanayama

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 135 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Mike Dent”

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NEWS – Power Rangers Lightning Collection

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During New York Toy Fair Hasbro released details and opened preorders for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection! Hasbro acquired the Power Rangers franchise last year and they are releasing the first set of Power Rangers toys this year, which includes the Lightning Collection. This line of 6” figures features two decades of iconic characters from the storied franchise and are highly-articulated with Photo Real technology for realistic actor likeness.

The figures revealed include:

Wave 1 (spring)

 Also available for pre-orders on Amazon at the link HERE.

Wave 2 (fall)

  • BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure

LIGHTNING COLLECTION

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” FIGURE Assortment

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s all-new 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.  Look for the collectible figures in this series, including MIGHTY MORPHIN WHTE RANGER, DINO CHARGE RED RANGER, MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD ZEDD, and POWER RANGERS S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER.

WAVE 1

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN WHITE RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The WHITE 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 Tommy Oliver, as seen in the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Series; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD ZEDD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The LORD ZEDD Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and includes his staff, plus a growth bomb accessory that kids can imagine LORD ZEDD uses to turn the monsters into giant-sized enemies. The Emperor of Evil, LORD ZEDD arrives on Earth to punish Rita Repulsa after her failure to stop the POWER RANGERS. Determined to conquer Earth, ZEDD challenges the Rangers himself.  LORD ZEDD also includes a swappable head & hands. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and features two different heads that can be swapped, one with his mask and helmet, and the other as Anubis Cruger; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. When the Space Patrol Delta A-Squad mysteriously disappears, it’s up to the B-Squad to become S.P.D. Rangers and protect the Earth from its alien enemies! Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The DINO CHARGE 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 Tyler Navarro from DINO CHARGE; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. Powered by Energem crystals that had been left with prehistoric dinosaurs for safekeeping, the Dino Charge Rangers defend the Earth from interstellar outlaws. On a mission to find his father, Tyler Navarro instead finds the red Energem and becomes the Red Ranger. Bonded with the T-Rex Zord, Tyler leads the DINO CHARGE RANGERS. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

WAVE 2

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2019)

In the BEAST MORPHERS TV series, the laid-back Devon Daniels prefers a life of video games and no responsibility, but steps up as leader of the BEAST MORPHERS as the Cheetah-powered Red Ranger. The BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure includes two different heads that can be swapped—one of the Ranger in his helmet, and another without as Devon Daniels from BEAST MORPHERS. Look for other collectible figures in this series, soon to be announced. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection

NEWS – ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ Theme Tune Remix by DJ White Shadow

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DJ White Shadow MMPR Remix

On February 15th Hasbro released a DJ White Shadow remix of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers theme song!

Listen now:

Download the remix here.

DJ White Shadow is the man behind Lady Gaga’s albums and the soundtrack from the 2018 sensation A Star Is Born. The remix is meant to promote the iconic Power Rangers brand which Hasbro acquired last year. As we found out during Hasbro’s Fan Media event at Toy Fair – there are a total of six remixes in different styles.

Another one of the remixes can be heard in the Beast Morphers vs. Play Doh Show video:

NEWS – Hasbro’s ‘Power Rangers Beast Morphers’ to Premiere March 2

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Power Rangers Beast Morphers

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS PREMIERES SATURDAY, MARCH 2, AT 8:00 a.m. (ET/PT) ON NICKELODEON

Power Rangers returns to Nickelodeon with an all-new series from Hasbro and Allspark Pictures at an all-new time.

BURBANK, Calif. — FEBRUARY 15, 2019 — Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Nickelodeon today announced that the iconic, long-standing Power Rangers franchise is returning with an all-new television series, POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS, premiering on Saturday, March 2, at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S. In this brand new season of Power Rangers, the Rangers are sporting tactical leather suits with their ‘Beast Bot’ sidekicks and elevated battle footage with an all-new cast of dynamic heroes, evil villains and imagination defying monsters.

Set in the future, a secret agency combines a newly discovered substance called Morph-X with Animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself!

“We are extremely thrilled to have Power Rangers under the Hasbro family and to celebrate over two decades of this iconic brand,” said Simon Waters, Senior Vice President and GM of Hasbro’s Power Rangers franchise. “We’re eager to bring exciting new products to fans this year and introduce all-new Power Rangers entertainment and content from Hasbro with the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS series on Nickelodeon. From the captivating storyline to the action-packed scenes, this new series is sure to entertain Power Rangers fans and new audiences of all ages.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJCqFPG3AaI

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

ABOUT NICKELODEON

Nickelodeon, now in its 39TH year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The company includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, recreation, books and feature films. Nickelodeon’s U.S. television network is seen in more than 90 million households and has been the number-one-rated kids’ basic cable network for 22 consecutive years. For more information or artwork, visit http://www.nickpress.com. Nickelodeon and all related titles, characters and logos are trademarks of Viacom Inc.

NEWS – Hasbro and Kilburn Live Bring Touring Power Rangers Stage Show and Fan Experience to U.S. and Canada

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GO GO POWER RANGERS! HASBRO AND KILBURN LIVE BRING TOURING POWER RANGERS STAGE SHOW AND FAN EXPERIENCE TO U.S. AND CANADA

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (FEBRUARY 15, 2019) — Los Angeles-based Kilburn Live and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced today that Kilburn will produce and tour a live stage show and fan experience featuring Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS across North America.

The POWER RANGERS live show will expand the POWER RANGERS storytelling with a live stage experience intended for Power Ranger fans of all ages.

“POWER RANGERS is a powerhouse franchise and we’re excited to build upon its 25-year legacy of entertainment and innovation to bring immersive experiences to a new generation of fans.  We’re thrilled to work with Kilburn Live to unlock the potential of the POWER RANGERS Brand Blueprint with the live stage show and fan experience designed to delight existing fans and attract new ones,” said Simon Waters, Senior Vice President and GM of Hasbro’s Power Rangers franchise. “Kilburn is a proven leader in executing creative live entertainment experiences  and we know all POWER RANGERS fans and families will find even more ways to engage with their favorite franchise.”

“POWER RANGERS is an iconic brand with passionate fans across the U.S. and Canada and we are honored to bring the stories and characters people know from TV and movies to a live stage show,” said Mark Manuel, CEO of Kilburn Live. “Our goal is to create a memorable POWER RANGERS experience the whole family will enjoy.”

Kilburn will be partnering with Koba Entertainment, a leading family entertainment live touring company, on the North American tour. Tour dates and cities will be announced later this year.

ABOUT KILBURN LIVE

Kilburn Live produces high quality, family live entertainment content. Kilburn’s portfolio of projects include several original productions as well as licensed properties in partnership with some of the world’s most well-known and beloved IP. A division of Kilburn Media, a diversified media and entertainment company, Kilburn Live’s mission is to help families get off of their screens and experience life together. For more information, go to www.kilburnmedia.com.

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

Power Rangers Live Show