With recent layoffs of the Power Rangers brand team at Hasbro and quality control issues with several products, how can the situation improve? What does the most recent Hasbro earnings call mean for the future of the Power Rangers brand?
We also discuss the news including the latest comic releases, the Master Morpher and Omega Rangers coming to the Lightning Collection, and more!
The countdown begins for the ultimate reunion special as Hasbro and the Power Rangers team reveal official key art for “Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always,” premiering exclusively on Netflix globally on April 19!
On March 14th, Power Rangers on Twitter tweeted a new image used as the key art for the upcoming 30th Anniversary special. This comes exactly one month after their last tweet on Valentine’s Day, which had new artwork for Rita Repulsa.
36 days until Morphin Time. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always will premiere exclusively on Netflix globally on April 19th! #PowerRangers30pic.twitter.com/I3SQCJPye1
The key art features the Blue, Black, Pink and Red Mighty Morphin Power Rangers representing Billy, Zack, Katherine and Rocky respectfully; missing is the Yellow Ranger. Also featured in the background in Robo Rita, the main villain for the special.
All of this comes a few days after the official synopsis of the special was revealed on Netflix.
“After tragedy strikes, an unlikely young hero takes her rightful place among the Power Rangers to get revenge on the team’s oldest arch nemesis.”
Download the full resolution key art images from Hasbro by clicking each picture below:
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Von Cooper (@MrCooper92) drops by to discuss the latest news from Power Rangers Cosmic Fury regarding Amelia becoming the next Red Ranger, Black leaders in Power Rangers and the fandom.
In the news, we discuss GLAAD announcing nominees for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards which includes Power Rangers Dino Fury, comics, Cosmic Fury suits, Once & Always30th Anniversary trailer and more!
Watch the unedited livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ebjxr2RlM
On Tuesday, January 17th, Hasbro and eOne kicked off the 30th Anniversary of Power Rangers with the following exciting announcements:
The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always stand-alone special premiering on Netflix globally on April 19, featuring the legendary Mighty Morphin cast like David Yost, Walter E. Jones, Steve Cardenas, Catherine Sutherland, Karan Ashley and Johnny Yong Bosch. Fans can view a behind-the-scenes look at the special HERE in “Rangers Reunited”. See below for the full press release.
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David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston and Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
David Yost as Blue Ranger Billy Cranston and Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger Zack Taylor in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
Steve Cardenas (Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos), Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger Zack Taylor), David Yost (Blue Ranger/Billy Cranston) and Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger Zack Taylor) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
David Yost (Blue Ranger/ Billy Cranston), Walter E. Jones (Black Ranger /Zack Taylor) and Charlie Kersh (Minh, daughter of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan) in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
Steve Cardenas (Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos), David Yost (Blue Ranger/Billy Cranston) and Catherine Sutherland (Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always
Suiting up for its third season, a first glimpse at Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury with the Rangers in their all-new costumes! In the history-making season, Pink Ranger star Hunter Deno will trade her suit for the Cosmic Fury Red Ranger suit, evolving into the first full-time female Red Ranger in the series. You can check out the newly designed suits in the gallery below.
A render of Zayto’s new suit as the Zenith’s Ranger (Russell Curry). Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
A render of the Black Ranger’s (Chance Perez) new suit. Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
A render of the Red Ranger’s new suit. Ranger costumes in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
A render of the Red Ranger, Black Ranger and Zenith Ranger’s new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury suits. Costumes in the new series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapon are designed by Tracey Collins.
A render of the Ranger team in the new Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury suit. Costumes in the new series are designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapons are designed by Tracey Collins.
For the Lightning Collection, Hasbro revealed all-new Lighting Collection 6-inch action figures: Lost Galaxy Pink Ranger, Dino Thunder Mesogog, Dino Fury Blue Ranger, Dino Thunder Black Ranger, Mighty Morphin Tenga Warriors Pack, Remastered Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger and Remastered Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger. See below for full product copy and high-res images.
You can catch the full stream of the Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Fanstream on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE. Allen (Brand Creative) and Loretta (Product Designer) talked about the 30th Anniversary branding and partnering with artist Orlando Arocena (Instagram: @mexifunk). The Blue and Yellow MMPR Remastered figure packaging was shown for the first time, showcasing Orlando’s artwork.
On the entertainment side, Sam (Brand Writer) got to interview Executive Producer Simon Bennett, Becca Barnes and Alwyn Dale, writers for the upcoming MMPR 30th Anniversary Special – Once & Always and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Simon Bennett took time to show off the new Cosmic Fury suits designed by costume designer Sarah Voon.
POWER RANGERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY FANSTREAM PRODUCT REVEALS
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIORS PACK (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: June 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! Inspired by the MIGHTY MORPHIN series, the Tenga Warriors are the fearsome bird-like minions of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa. The MIGHTY MORPHIN TENGA WARRIORS PACK have premium painted details and design inspired by the Mighty Morphin series, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, including swappable fist hands, blast effect pieces, and additional wing accessories for both. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBadToyStore.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023)
Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY series, the most logical of the Rangers, Ollie Akana, the Blue Ranger, is never afraid of sharing his opinions, or fighting off evil monsters to defend the Earth. The 6-INCH DINO FURY BLUE RANGER FIGURE features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, Dino Fury Saber, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display! Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER BLACK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023)
Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER series, now a science teacher, Tommy Oliver rejoins the fight against evil once more as a Power Ranger. This time he becomes the Dino Thunder Black Ranger! The 6-INCH DINO THUNDER BLACK RANGER FIGURE has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Dino Thunder season, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads; one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION LOST GALAXY PINK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023)
Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO LOST GALAXY series, intelligent and analytical, Kendrix Morgan took her role as the Pink Ranger seriously. Even as a spirit, she helped the other Rangers by waiting to transfer her powers to the right person. The 6-INCH LOST GALAXY PINK RANGER FIGURE has premium painted details and design inspired by the classic Lost Galaxy season, and includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads; one of the Ranger in her helmet and one without. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER MESOGOG 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: June 2023)
Inspired by sworn enemy of the POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER series, the sworn enemy of the Dino Thunder Rangers, Mesogog wants to take over the world and return it to the age of dinosaurs. The 6-INCH DINO THUNDER MESOGOG FIGURE features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and includes multiple character-inspired accessories with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, multiple blast effect pieces, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and Amazon.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION REMASTERED MIGHTY MORPHIN BLUE RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available: March 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys since 1923 and is celebrating 30 years of Power Rangers with a flashback to 1993 with a REMASTERED 6-INCH MIGHTY MORPHIN action figure of the BLUE RANGER, Billy Cranston. The remastered action figure includes an updated portrait and pinless joints for awesome poseability, and features premium painted details and design inspired by the classic story arc from the MIGHTY MORPHIN series. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBagToyStore.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION REMASTERED MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available: March 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys since 1923 and is celebrating 30 years of Power Rangers with a flashback to 1993 with a REMASTERED 6-INCH MIGHTY MORPHIN action figure of the YELLOW RANGER, Trini Kwan. The remastered action figure includes an updated portrait and pinless joints for awesome poseability, and features premium painted details and design inspired by the classic story arc from the MIGHTY MORPHIN series. Look for more LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and collectibles. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order January 17 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and BigBadToyStore.
Power Rangers Celebrates its 30th Anniversary with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will be released exclusively on Netflix globally
NEW YORK, NY (January 17, 2023) – It’s Morphin Time! Hasbro’s entertainment studio, eOne, announces the upcoming celebration of the 30th Anniversary of Power Rangers, with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always and Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury. Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, a scripted stand-alone anniversary special, will premiere exclusively on Netflix globally on April 19, featuring some of the franchise’s most beloved Rangers, including David Yost and Walter E. Jones from the series’ original cast, who are returning for the first time. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will continue the story of Power Rangers: Dino Fury, premiering exclusively on Netflix globally in Fall 2023.
In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, thirty years after the wise and powerful Zordon formed the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the team comes face to face with a familiar threat from the past. In the midst of a global crisis, they are called on once again to be the heroes the world needs. Inspired by the legendary mantra from the franchise “Once a Ranger, Always a Ranger,” Once & Always reminds everyone when you become a Ranger, you are always a part of the Ranger family and always welcome.
To celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers, original, returning and new cast members will join together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.
David Yost as Blue Ranger / Billy Cranston (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1996)
Walter E. Jones as Black Ranger / Zack Taylor (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, 1993-1994)
Steve Cardenas as Red Ranger / Rocky DeSantos (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997)
Catherine Sutherland as Pink Ranger / Kat Hillard (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1995-1996; Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997)
Johnny Yong Bosch as Black Ranger / Adam Park (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1994-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers in Space 1998)
Barbara Goodson as the voice of Rita Repulsa (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1993-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers in Space 1998)
Richard Horvitz as the voice of Alpha (Mighty Morphin Powers Rangers 1993-1996, Power Rangers Zeo 1996; Power Rangers Turbo 1997, Power Rangers Wild Force 2002)
Charlie Kersh as Minh, daughter of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Yellow Ranger Trini Kwan
“It was great to work with Walter Jones again. We went through the audition process together and launched the Power Rangers franchise 30 years ago. I am so grateful to the fans of Power Rangers for their undying commitment to the original cast.” – David Yost
“It was such a surreal experience to be on the set of Power Rangers again after 28 years!! I was so at home. Can’t wait for the fans to see what they have waited so long for. The ZackMan is back and ready to rock!! Working with David Yost as a Ranger again was amazing! Our Ranger family runs deep!!” – Walter Jones
Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury is the first time since the TV series launched in 1993 that the entire Ranger team will return for a third season. Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury continues the adventures of Power Rangers: Dino Fury, with the team embarking on a journey through outer space as they unlock new Cosmic powers and defend the universe against the returning infamous villain Lord Zedd.
In the history-making season, Amelia the Dino Fury Pink Ranger will trade her suit for the Cosmic Fury Red Ranger suit, evolving into the first full-time female Red Ranger in the series. In a first for the Hasbro / eOne production, Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury will feature newly designed costumes for all the core cast Ranger team, with costumes designed by Sarah Voon and all new morphers and weapons designed by Tracey Collins. Look out for exciting previews of the epic season, with Hasbro celebrating the 30th Anniversary all year long.
Simon Bennett returns as Executive Producer on both productions, with Co-Producers and Head Writers Becca Barnes and Alwyn Dale.
Hasbro, eOne and Power Rangers are honored to dedicate Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always to late Mighty Morphin cast members Thuy Trang and Jason David Frank.
For Power Rangers brand updates throughout this milestone year, follow @powerrangers on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook and @powerrangersofficial on YouTube.
On Thursday, October 27th, Hasbro kicked off their second annual 1027 event, showing behind-the-scenes content, reveals, & select product drops for fan-favorite brands including Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, Power Rangers, Dungeons & Dragons & Magic the Gathering!
For Power Rangers, Hasbro announced the newest Deluxe Wave of the Lightning Collection: IN SPACE SILVER RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE and TURBO BLUE SENTURION 6.6-INCH ACTION FIGURE.
See below for Power Rangers brand highlights, high-res product images, product copy and pre-order links.
You can catch the full stream of 1027 on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.
POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE 1027 2022 EVENT
PRODUCT REVEALS
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE SILVER RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: March 2023)
IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Since 1923, Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys. From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!
Smooth Silver speeding in! Zhane rides into battle on his Silver Cycle. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection Action Figure of the IN SPACE SILVER RANGER is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. The In Space Silver Ranger action figure is available for pre-order exclusively for Hasbro Pulse Premium members beginning 10/27/2022 at 7pm ET at HasbroPulse.com in the US, Canada, and select European markets, and available to all fans beginning at 8:00pm ET. Also available at Amazon, GameStop, Entertainment Earth and BigBadToyStore.
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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION TURBO BLUE SENTURION 6.6-INCH ACTION FIGURE (Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: March 2023)
The Defender of Intergalactic Law has arrived! The BLUE SENTRION patrols the galaxy and provides aid to the TURBO RANGERS. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. The Turbo Blue Senturion action figure is available for pre-order exclusively for Hasbro Pulse Premium members beginning 7pm ET at HasbroPulse.com in the US, Canada, and select European markets, and available to all fans beginning at 8:00pm ET. Also available at Amazon, GameStop, Entertainment Earth and BigBadToyStore.
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One of the entertainment reveals was introduced by Kai Moya who plays Ollie Akana in Power Rangers Dino Fury and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. After missing the Hasbro PulseCon Dino Fury panel, he got to reveal his suit for the Cosmic Fury Blue Ranger!
Also revealed was the cast line up for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.
Charlie Kersh will be playing Minh, the daughter of Trini Kwan.
David Yost as Billy Cranston
Walter Jones as Zack Taylor
Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam Park
Karan Ashley as Aisha Campbell
Steve Cardenas as Rocky DeSantos
Catherine Sutherland as Katherine Hillard
To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook.
Eric, A.P. and Zach celebrate 200 regular episodes of the podcast as we explain the upcoming hiatus for June. With host Eric soon to be a father, it’s time to take a break.
We answer listener questions, discuss a Hasbro Pulse leak of “Selfie Series” action figures, and an update on Austin St. John‘s federal indictment.
Then we are joined by guests co-hosts Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD), Mason (@Masonmerrell) and Tyler (@TylerBozetski) and talk about thoughts on a possible 30th anniversary season for Power Rangers, what we want to see from the ZAP Megazord line and more!
Thank you all for listening! This isn’t a goodbye, but we’ll see you soon.
