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NEWS – Heritage Auctions and Hasbro Team Up for Once-in-a-Lifetime Auction in November

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Go Go Power Rangers! Heritage and Hasbro Join Forces to Present a Mighty, Morphin, Once-in-a-Lifetime Auction in November

Costumes, props, weapons and helmets spanning the franchise’s 30-plus year legacy fill this event – along with the mightiest Megazord ever assembled

DALLAS, Texas (Oct. 25, 2024) — For over 30 years, Hasbro’s Power Rangers franchise has been an unstoppable, ubiquitous force of nostalgia — a unique blend of Spandex, pyrotechnics and rubber-suited monsters that evolved from a Japanese live-action television series into a global phenomenon. In the early 1990s, along came this unlikely juggernaut about a group of ordinary teenagers in brightly colored costumes, doing karate and piloting colossal robots. A team that showed us: We can all be Power Rangers.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted in 1993, adapted from the Japanese tokusatsu franchise Super Sentai, and it didn’t just captivate children; it conquered them, quickly becoming the most-watched children’s television program in the U.S. The formula was simple: Aliens invade, teenagers morph, monsters grow to the size of skyscrapers and amazing Megazords. It was predictable and gloriously so, which is what made it work for generations raised on the Power Rangers TV series. Echoing the nostalgia of a generation gathered around the TV each week, the Power Rangers inspired everyday heroes from all walks of life to come together, team up and morph into something mightier — and more fun — than anyone ever expected.

The franchise has endured and even evolved by doing what it’s always done best: embracing humor and heart with over-the-top superhero action. Whether it’s ninjas, space warriors or dinosaurs (sometimes all at once), Power Rangers has the chameleon-like ability to reinvent itself (or, ahem, Morph) without ever straying too far from its core. At its heart, it’s still the story of teamwork, friendship and how a group of misfit teens can come together and save the world every single week from the likes of Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd. That’s the key to its longevity.

Since July, fans have been buzzing about the nostalgic pieces highlighted at Heritage’s preview of the November 18-19 Power Rangers Hasbro Hollywood & Entertainment Signature® Auction at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Cleveland. Even the venerable Sports Collectors Digest took note of Heritage’s Technicolor display, noting that the Power Rangers’ “colorful suits and pods … supercharged” an event once built solely around sports collectibles.

Now, at last, that auction is here: the largest and most comprehensive collection of Power Rangers memorabilia ever assembled. This auction, now open for bidding, spans every season and every iteration of the long-running series, with every character and creation represented among the nearly 700 lots that include the most iconic props, costumes and hero items from across the franchise’s 30-year legacy, from Power Rangers Mighty Morphin to the most recent season, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.

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“This auction has something for every Power Rangers fan, whether you’ve followed them from the beginning or discovered them more recently during their Power Rangers Cosmic Fury era,” says Joe Maddalena, Executive Vice President at Heritage. “That multigenerational fanbase, the kids who loved the show and their parents who grew up with it, is what makes this event so special, and we’re proud to celebrate it with this one-of-a-kind auction.”

Here, fans will find the original costumes and weapons from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, including those costumes worn by the legendary Pink Ranger Kimberly, Blue Ranger Billy, Yellow Ranger Trini and Green Ranger Tommy, as well as costumes from the original Japanese cast. In fact, the first 100 lots in the auction hail from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, which premiered during the summer of 1993 during the Fox Kids programming block, using stock footage from the Japanese TV series Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger.

There are also costumes and accessories from 1995’s Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie, as well as helmets spanning every era and variation of the franchise, among them Mystic Force and Operation Overdrive.

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Among this auction’s numerous centerpieces is the Transformable Astro Megaship/Astro Megazord hero filming miniature from 1998’s Power Rangers in Space, one of the only complete Zords in this auction used on screen as the Rangers’ spacecraft and battle Zord. It’s fully articulated, an armed warrior and battle carrier that still moves like a well-oiled machine. And, says Maddalena, “It’s so complete it still has the fishing line they used to open the chest.”

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Here, too, are the Thunder Megazord hero helmet, which looks like a cross between a Japanese samurai warrior and a Roman Legionnaire, and a single lot consisting of three (!) Action Megazord helmets with an action shield. Alpha, the Rangers’ mentor-assistant-sidekick, also appears here — twice, with the costume worn in Power Rangers in Space and the updated version from last year’s 30th anniversary TV movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always.

Villains, too, are well represented throughout this auction, which would have been incomplete without Rita Repulsa’s iconic Magic Wand scepter, the sorceress’s signature weapon screen-used throughout the earliest seasons of the series. For decades, kids begged their parents for Power Rangers merchandise — not just action figures and pajamas, but replica Power Morphers and Dragon Daggers. For the first time, fans who have passionately supported the brand’s legacy for over 30 years can own a piece of its history. What better way to power up and become a Ranger?

Click here to browse the November 18-19 Power Rangers Hasbro Hollywood & Entertainment Signature® Auction. Then get ready: It’s Morphin Time.

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NEWS – Hasbro’s Licensed Consumer Products Halloween Gift Guide: Must-Haves from Power Rangers and More!

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Hasbro’s Licensed Consumer Products Halloween Gift Guide: Must-Haves from Power Rangers and More!

Today, Hasbro’s Licensed Consumer Products team reached out with spooky new licensed goods based on the global toy & game leader’s powerhouse brands.

The following products are perfect for either a night out trick-or-treating or a cozy night-in with games that’ll keep friends and family on the edge of their seats.

Read below for the complete line of Power Rangers related items for this season!

More Power Rangers products are available at Fun.com!

INTIMO BOYS’ POWER RANGERS RED CRITTER PAJAMA
(Sizes Available: Toddler Boys/Approx. Retail Price: $22.95/Available: Now)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! Kiddos will love these red ranger full body pajama set. Wear them for bedtime, dress up or as a costume, these will have them morphin’ into their favorite power ranger. Available on Amazon. (Amazon Links help support the podcast.)

INTIMO POWER RANGERS COSTIME UNION SUIT ONE PIECE PAJAMA OUTFIT FOR MEN AND WOMEN
(Sizes Available: Adult/Approx. Retail Price: $44.95/Available: Now)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! May the power protect you. Everybody loves iconic superheroes, and in this pajama, you can join them in fighting off evil space forces that threaten the world! This POWER RANGERS sleeper pajama features the design of the different classic POWER RANGERS characters. There are 4 different color suits to buy, The Red Ranger, The Blue Ranger, The Pink Ranger, And The Green Ranger. On all the sleeper union suits there is the POWER RANGERS printed belt and the glove and belt designs on the ankle and wrists cuffs of the pajama. Also featured is the iconic mask design on the hood. The union suit has a zip-up zipper on the front for easy access, and a soft hood, and the whole pajama is made of an ultra-soft 100% polyester fabric blend with a plush feel. Available on Amazon. (Amazon Links help support the podcast.)

AUTHENTIC POWER RANGERS RED RANGER COSTUME
(Ages 14 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99/Available at FUN.com, Halloweencostumes.com and Amazon.com)

You might not be able to wear this every day, but bringing your signature flair to the way you dress is cooler than ever with this Authentic Adult POWER RANGERS Red Ranger Costume. This “Made By Us” costume was put together by our skilled and careful artisans, so you will feel good about wearing it for years to come. The included jumpsuit, helmet, belt, wrist covers, gloves, and boot covers will give you everything you need for that full Ranger experience. This classic costume has the bright colors and diamond pattern that will take you right back to your youth. The molded mask is both comfortable and perfectly crafted to match the ones in the show. Fighting the forces of evil has never been more stylish!

AUTHENTIC POWER RANGERS GREEN RANGER COSTUME
(Ages 14 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99/Available at FUN.com, Halloweencostumes.com and Amazon.com)

You might not be able to wear this every day, but bringing your signature flair to how you dress is cooler than ever with this Authentic Adult POWER RANGERS Green Ranger Costume. This Made By Us costume was put together by our skilled costume design team, so you will feel good about wearing it for years to come. The included jumpsuit, helmet, belt, wrist covers, gloves, and boot covers will give you everything you need for that full Ranger experience. This classic costume has the bright colors and diamond pattern that will take you right back to your youth. The molded mask is both comfortable and perfectly crafted to match the ones in the show. Fighting the forces of evil has never been more stylish!

POWER RANGERS PINK RANGER HOODED UNION SUIT
(Ages 14 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available at FUN.com, Halloweencostumes.com and Amazon.com)

Prevent any nightmare encounters with Rita Repulsa when you add this Adult POWER RANGERS Pink Ranger Hooded union suit to your collection! The Made By Us exclusive is an excellent choice whether lounging at home or hitting the Halloween scene as your favorite morphing teen! Super-soft polyester fabric shapes the full-coverage garment and promises to keep you wrapped up in the fun of POWER RANGERS. Sublimated print graphics make the one-piece outfit look just like the Pink Ranger’s, while its loose fit, easy-to-use front zipper, and rib-knit cuffs ensure you’re comfortable no matter the activity. The attached hood features a smoky plastic visor sewn into its front, so you won’t need to worry about adding a helmet to the ensemble.

POWER RANGERS: RED RANGER HOODED UNION SUIT
(Ages 14 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available at FUN.com, Halloweencostumes.com and Amazon.com)
Fans of the Red Ranger rejoice! There are finally costume pajamas made for you. The soft, plush adult costume depicts the Red Rangers power suit, with graphics of the Red Ranger’s belt, along with the iconic patterns of his outfit. There is a zipper down the center front, so you may not be able to morph as quickly as a Ranger, but it does allow for easy changing. The best part of this officially licensed costume onesie is the hood that resembles the Red Rangers helmet. Don’t waste your time searching for your universe’s Zordon—all you have to do is pick up our Adult POWER RANGERS Red Ranger Hooded Union Suit, exclusively made by us!

NEWS – SNAP INC. AND DISGUISE LAUNCH HALLOWEEN AR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE – Includes Power Rangers!

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With the new Snapchat / Disguise costume filter, you can virtually try on different Power Rangers costumes including:

  • Power Rangers Yellow Ranger (MMPR) Costume – $49.99
  • Power Rangers Blue Ranger (MMPR) Muscle Adult Costume – $59.99
  • Power Rangers Green Ranger (MMPR) Costume – $84.99
  • Power Rangers Deluxe Green Ranger (MMPR) Adult Women’s Dress Costume – $49.99
  • Power Rangers Pink Ranger (MMPR) Women’s Costume – $49.99
  • Power Rangers White Ranger (MMPR) Classic Muscle Adult Costume – $69.99
  • Power Rangers Black Ranger (MMPR) Muscle Adult Costume – $64.99

All costumes can be purchased on Disguise’s website for Power Rangers.

Below you will find the full press release from Snap, Inc., JAKKS Pacific, Inc. and Disguise, Inc.

SNAP INC. AND DISGUISE LAUNCH HALLOWEEN AR SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Poway, CA., October 11, 2022–(BUSINESS WIRE)—Disguise Inc., subsidiary of JAKKS Pacific, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAKK) and world leaders in costume design and manufacturing, today with Snap Inc. announced the launch of an AR shopping experience for Halloween costumes on Snapchat featuring Disguise’s 2022 line.

Starting today, Snapchatters can try-on, share with friends, and buy costumes of their favorite characters from the world’s hottest brands and franchises; Harry Potter, from NBCUniversal – The Office and Chucky; as well as Minecraft, Power Rangers, Transformers, Harry Potter, Cobra Kai and Ghostbusters!

Since January of last year, more than 250 million Snapchatters have engaged with AR shopping Lenses more than 5 billion times, with 92% of Snapchatters showing interest in using AR for shopping. As more brands build AR shopping experiences on Snapchat, it’s a great opportunity to bring costume try-on to the app.

“Imagining what a costume will look like on you is a big part of Halloween shopping.  Snapchat’s new AR try-on capabilities take the wonder out of your costume shopping experience,” said Stephen Berman, CEO of JAKKS Pacific. “Disguise is excited to partner with Snapchat this year to bring these Lenses to life. We have enlisted some of our top licensors to help us create an enjoyable try-on experience for customers and fans. All Lenses will also have a direct line to purchase if you like what you see!”

“These Halloween AR try-on experiences represent what makes shopping on Snapchat so seamless and fun,” said Ben Schwerin, SVP of Content and Partnerships at Snap Inc. “We’re thrilled to partner with Disguise to bring these Lenses to our community, as well as make choosing a Halloween costume that works for you, without ever having to step foot in a store, easier than ever on Snapchat.”

You can find these Halloween try-on Lenses in Disguise’s public profile on Snapchat by searching ‘Disguise Costumes’ in the search bar. You can also search using specific brand names, like ‘Power Rangers’ and ‘Harry Potter’, in Snapchat’s Lens Explorer, or unlock a specific Lens using each Snapcode.

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