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NEWS – Hasbro Bringing Power Rangers to Conventions in Europe & the U.K.

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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:

  • MARVEL LEGENDS 80TH ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVE INCREDIBLE HULK and MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 80TH ANNIVERSARY X-FORCE DEADPOOL Figure – Available at: Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Manga Barcelona
  • STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES LUKE SKYWALKER (SKYWALKER STRIKES) Figure – Available At: Paris Comic Con, MCM Comic Con London, Manga Barcelona and German Comic Con Dortmund

Below are a list of the Power Rangers related panels that will be at these upcoming shows.

PARIS COMIC CON

STAR WARS, POWER RANGERS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, 25 October 4:30 to 5:45pm

  • The Star Wars and Power Rangers brand and design teams from Hasbro will discuss exciting news and reveals and answer your questions about the popular Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection and Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure lines! Fans will also hear the latest updates from the Transformers brand. Hasbro panelists include Sam Smith from the Star Wars design team, Patrick Schneider from the Star Wars brand team and Mona Ahn the Power Rangers brand team.

MCM COMIC CON – LONDON

POWER RANGERS (In Booth Reveal)
Sunday, 27 October, 2:30 pm

  • Join Mona Ahn from the Hasbro Power Rangers Brand Team to hear the latest Power Rangers news. Attendees will get a sneak peek from the Lightning Collection, as well as updates on the brand, giveaways and Q&A for all those burning questions!

LUCCA COMICS & GAMES

MARVEL, STAR WARS and TRANSFORMERS
Friday, November 1, 12:15pm – 2:00pm

  • Rickey Purdin, Director of Talent Relations for Marvel Entertainment will join Hasbro’s Dan Yun from the Marvel brand team for a discussion around Marvel’s 80th Anniversary including a first look at new action figures from the Marvel Legends Series along with a Q&A. The panel will also feature exciting Star Wars news, including reveals and Q&A on the Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection action figure lines with Sam Smith from the Hasbro Star Wars design team and Patrick Schneider from the Hasbro Star Wars brand team. Fans will also hear the latest updates from the Transformers brand.

MANGA BARCELONA

MARVEL, STAR WARS and POWER RANGERS
Saturday, November 2 4:30pm – 5:30pm

  • The Marvel, Star Wars and Power Rangers brand and design teams from Hasbro will discuss exciting news and reveals around their popular Marvel Legends, Star Wars: The Black Series, and Star Wars: The Vintage Collection and Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure lines! Attendees will get a sneak peek of never-before-seen products, followed by Q&A for questions. Hasbro panelists include Dan Yun from the Marvel brand team, Sam Smith from the Star Wars design team, Patrick Schneider from the Star Wars brand team and Mona Ahn from the Power Rangers brand team.

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 052

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Power Rangers SDCC 2019

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 Extra Episode for July, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss all of the news from Hasbro for Power Rangers coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2019. The Lightning Collection, Beast Morphers new trailer, the comics – we talk about it all. Then, we analyze and summarize the Hasbro interview from Power Rangers Now.

We also discuss Hasbro’s second quarter earnings and what that means for the Power Rangers brand. Finally, we read our Ranger Nation Answers segment where our listeners weigh in on their favorite SDCC announcements!

It’s been a long road, but our time is finally near…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 052 – “Rangers Recap SDCC 2019”

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NEWS – POWER MORPHICON CONVENTION ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES AND LOCATION!

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Power Morphicon 2020

Ranger Command received the following press release for Power Morphicon 2020, the seventh incarnation of the largest Power Rangers convention. Read below for more details. 

Los Angeles, CA: Power Morphicon Convention, the world’s biggest Power Rangers Fan Convention announces its 2020 date and location. The convention is moving back to the Pasadena Convention Center, in Pasadena, California. Fans of the convention remember this location as the convention’s staple location since its second show in 2010, and will be excited to see that Power Morphicon Convention is taking over Pasadena once again!

Power Morphicon Convention will take place on Labor Day Weekend: September 4-6th, 2020.

The convention brings together the world’s largest group of celebrity guests tied to Power Rangers with numbers hitting over 200 individuals involved in the franchise. Power Morphicon Convention touts hundreds of vendors and artists selling Power Rangers toys, art, books, and apparel. Power Morphicon Convention will feature a full programming schedule, Photo Ops, contests and events, convention exclusive merchandise and more!

Full guest lineup TBA on Power Morphicon Convention’s website and social media. All guest appearances are subject to change and cancellation contingent upon the actors’ schedule and availability.

Tickets for Power Morphicon Convention will go on sale in August 2019. Prices and show hours will be posted on the Official Power Morphicon website and social media.

About Power Morphicon Convention:

The Power Morphicon Convention is celebrating its SEVENTH show. The show is run and promoted by Scott Zillner who annually puts on nearly a dozen shows in the Los Angeles and Sacramento areas including Power Morphicon Express, Pasadena Comic-Con, Sac Toy Con, Robo Toy Fest, Japan World Heroes, and the recently announced Toon-Con. Power Morphicon Convention has been held every other year since 2007, and Scott Zillner has been in control of the show since its second run in 2010. Since then, Power Morphicon Convention has been held consistently on even-numbered years, with attendance growing by the thousands annually by fans who travel from all over the world to make sure they don’t miss the fun!

You can follow Power Morphicon Convention on Social Media:

Official website: Http://www.officialpowermorphicon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Official-Power-Morphicon-Convention-226350690636/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerMorphicon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialpowermorphicon

NEWS – Hasbro Reveals SDCC 2019 Power Rangers Razor Scooter

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Hasbro has officially announced their second exclusive for Power Rangers at San Diego Comic Con! The first exclusive was the Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin’ Red Ranger and Zeo Gold Ranger 2-pack. Now, Hasbro has partnered with RAZOR to bring fans the first Power Rangers Razor Scooter. Click our gallery below for high resolution images of this newest collectible!

POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER
(HASBRO/ Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/ Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)

The POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER has all the power of the Dragonzord on two wheels! This Limited Edition scooter, inspired by the legendary Mighty Morphin Green Ranger, is a Razor original classic style A-Kick Scooter (Est. 2000) made from aircraft grade aluminum in a limited edition green colorway with gold anodized telescoping T-bar, gold power coin foil badge, and grip tape that mimics Tommy Oliver’s boot design. The POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MOPRHIN GREEN RANGER will be for sale during San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Following the convention, if available, limited quantities will be available at Razor.com.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137

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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 Episode 131

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Ranger Recap 2018

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!

It’s our Ranger Recap 2018! On this episode we take a look back at 2018 and leading up to our 5th Anniversary as a podcast this January. We review the 25th Anniversary year in Power Rangers news and our show, giving thanks to those we interviewed, Ranger Nation spotlight members and our amazing listeners.

In our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we ask our listeners their favorite (or least favorite) moments in Power Rangers this year. Then in Questions from Ranger Nation, we talk about our dream interview guests, not judging a season based on first looks, Beast Morphers confirmations, life lessons and dreams of the hosts, and more…

We also discuss the latest news including Shout! Factory announcing Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger on DVD, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel coming to DVD and Go Go Power Rangers being nominated for Best Comic of 2018 by IGN!

Happy Holidays!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 131 – “Ranger Recap 2018”

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Ranger Recap 2018

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 045

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The Fate of Lightspeed

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 next Rangers Commentary installment, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch one of the best Power Rangers’ finales of all time, Lightspeed Rescue‘s “The Fate of Lightspeed”! What happens when the demons take control of the Aquabase and the Rangers are backed into a corner?

On our news segment we discuss Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 1 leaks, Playskool Heroes for Power Rangers and Lineage Studios Lithograph prints. Then, Eric discusses his trip to Japan and answers listener questions. Finally, Eric talks about his time at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair (ChiTAG) 2018!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 045 – “Rangers Commentary – Listener’s Choice – Lightspeed Rescue: The Fate of Lightspeed, News and Eric in Japan!”

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Timestamps:

  • News – 0:04:00
  • Eric In Japan – 0:30:09
  • ChiTAG 2018 – 1:05:00
  • The Fate of Lightspeed Commentary – 1:11:00

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The Fate of Lightspeed

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 124

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Power Morphicon 6

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, hosts Eric and Zach are joined by Joshua Aaron Moore (@KentuckyJAM) and Kenn Glenn (@TheKennGlenn) to discuss Power Morphicon 6. We talk about all the news that came out of the convention from Hasbro, nWay, Boom Studios and Renegade Games Studios. Which panels did we like? What were the Day 0 adventures?

Then, we review the convention: the things we liked, improvements that should be made, and RoboGoat. Yeah, you heard right. Finally, Eric talks with his wife Theresa (@thetg17) about her first time at Power Morphicon and their shared experience.

Throughout the episode are listener submitted clips talking about Power Morphicon and Power Rangers’ 25th Anniversary. We really appreciate Power Morphicon for letting us cover the show, we thank the listeners that we met there, and we thank YOU for listening to this episode.

Beware the ROBOGOAT!!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 124 – “Ranger Command at Power Morphicon 6”

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PRESS RELEASE: Power Morphicon Express Is Hitting the Road

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Power Morphicon Express

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

August 18th 2018 – ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Just announced at the Official Power Morphicon Convention, a BRAND-NEW traveling version of Power Morphicon called POWER MORPHICON EXPRESS will be hitting the road. It will take the fun and excitement of the original Power Morphicon Convention and bring the largest official Power Rangers fan convention to life in a collection of new cities.

Power Morphicon Convention is the biggest and only officially recognized Power Rangers fan convention in the world since 2007. It has been led by veteran convention and show runner Scott Zillner since its second expo in 2010. Now after six explosively successful shows, Power Morphicon Convention is ready to take the express route.

Jason David Frank, best know as Tommy Oliver (the original Green Ranger and most popular and active actor over the course of the show’s 25-year run), will lead the show across various cities, making sure that everyone has the opportunity to get in on the Power Rangers Convention fun and adventures. Just like the large-scale show which takes place every two years in Southern California, Power Morphicon Express will give fans the opportunity to meet a collection of their favorite Power Rangers actors, hear them speak in panels, buy incredible merchandise in the vendor hall, and see Power Rangers inspired art by local artists.

Power Morphicon Express will hit the road in 2019 with its first stop scheduled in Pasadena, Texas.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 122

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Kyle Higgins

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 are interviewing Kyle Higgins, best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for Boom Studios’ Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comic series. His other comic works include C.O.W.L., The Dead Hand, Nightwing, and Batman Eternal to name a few. He is also a Director who worked on The League, The Shadow Hours and the live action Shattered Grid trailer.

Kyle talks about how he became a Power Rangers fan, his time writing the Power Rangers series, Shattered Grid, future plans, his upcoming Power Morphicon appearance and more!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 122 – “Ranger Nation Interview – Kyle Higgins”

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