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RCPH Bolt Bites – September 2024

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Welcome to Ranger Command Power Hour’s new BOLT BITES article series! BOLT BITES is a semi-monthly to monthly summary of all the news happening for Power Rangers merchandise, fan works, entertainment and other news. Depending on the news cycle for a given week or month, you may see this series grow to weekly.

Have something Ranger news related that you found? Are you an artist looking to promote your work? Do you make Power Rangers content on YouTube or Twitch? Drop us a line at rangercommandpowerhour@gmail.com or on our social media channels.

And now onto September 2024’s BOLT BITES.

JDF WATCH

  • A KickStarter from Tammie Frank, wife of Jason David Frank, is asking $200,000 to fund a documentary called “Jason David Frank: An Intimate Look into Your Hero”. The documentary “explores his life and legacy while promoting suicide awareness and mental health.” With only 11 days to go and only 8 backers, it seems like Ranger Nation is tired of funding Power Rangers actor-related projects.

OFFICIAL MERCH

  • SuperX has some new Power Rangers Workout Gear including:
    • Green Ranger Pullover Gen. 2
    • Green Ranger Performance Short Sleeve Gen. 2
    • Pink Ranger Unisex Shorts
    • Red Ranger Shorts
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POWER RANGERS X PRIMARK Run dont walk to get your Power Ranger Onesies!!! Our team have been so excited to see our onesies land in store. Available in store at Primark stores. Our team are the perfect Power Rangers, dont you agree?! #powerrangers #hasbro #primark #primarkhaul #primarkfinds #primarkuk #primarknewin #primark

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  • ThreeZero and Hasbro are releasing a 1/6 scale FigZero figure of Matt Cook as Mighty Morphin Green! Based on the comic books from BOOM! Studios the figure features 34 points of articulation, comes with accessories and is limited to 1,000 pieces. Pre-orders are available at Big Bad Toy Store.

  • Originally revealed exclusively by IGN, Diamond Select has opened preorders for a Power Rangers Gallery Death Ranger Deluxe Statue. The 10-inch tall statue is made of high-quality plastic and features detailed sculpting and paint applications. It comes packaged in a full-color window box. Designed by Joe Allard and sculpted by Salvador Gomes. This is available through Big Bad Toy Store, Entertainment Earth and Diamond Select Toys.
  • If you missed the Omega Rangers Lightning Collection figures on Hasbro Pulse… and all of the discounted sales, then you’re in luck? You can preorder the figure set on Big Bad Toy Store (Substandard Grade only).

COMICS

  • Out Now: IDW’s final issue of Godzilla vs. MMPR II – This is it! The final battle between Godzilla, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and the terrifying combined forces of Rita and Astronema! And the fate of the multiverse hangs in the balance! But can the Teenagers with Attitude and the King of the Monsters stand a chance against the Kaiju Psycho Rangers now that they’ve absorbed the powers of Destoroyah, Megalon, King Ghidorah, SpaceGodzilla, and Gigan?
  • Out Now: Released this past Wednesday, September 25th – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Usagi Yojimbo #1! This special one-shot by veteran Power Rangers scribe Ryan Parrott, illustrated by Shawn Daley (Ogre), colored by James Fenner (Jim Henson’s The Storyteller: Shapeshifters), and lettered by Ed Dukeshire (Once & Future), the crossover between the Ronin Rabbit and everyone’s favorite teenagers with attitude.

  • Next Week: Next Wednesday, October 2nd, Ranger Academy Issue 11. In the pulse-pounding penultimate issue of Ranger Academy, Sage and company head back to the Academy, with the only thing that can rid someone of Dark Specter’s influence. But they return to a rough sight, worrying they may be too late, especially with the most powerful person on campus having fallen to the enemy. Will Sage and her friends do what’s necessary to save their school, even when the cost is unthinkable?

    Below are the full covers and preview pages:

  • Upcoming: BOOM! Studios December solicits are out and includes covers for Power Rangers Prime issue #2 and an advanced look for February’s The Eltarian War softcover collection.

GAMES

  • Friend of the show Joshua Moore recently did a Q&A with James O’Connor, the writer of “Power Rangers Mighty Force”. Check out the interview at Joshua’s Ranger Reader Substack.

CANCELLED PROJECTS

  • Mock-up posters for the cancelled Power Rangers: Origins animated movie turned up on eBay this past weekend. Apparently these are from a former Saban BrandS employee looking to clean house. For those who haven’t seen it, you can view the concept trailer on YouTube.

BEHIND THE SCENES

  • A year after the release of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, Simon Bennett was interviewed by Blue Screen Reveals. In the interview, Simon talked about ideas for a 31st season that will never happen and that the fandom was totally normal about online:

“I came up with a pitch for a possible Season 31, which never went anywhere. It was a fully fledged kind of bible document, and within it were types of Rangers that I would like to see in the future. I would have liked to have seen a plus-size Power Ranger. I would have liked to have seen a Power Ranger in a wheelchair that could transform into some kind of very cool fighting tool when that Ranger morphed. I would have liked to have seen a non-binary Power Ranger. That was actually something that we were kind of setting up … It was going to be [J.J. Oliver], Tommy Oliver’s teenage child who was established in canon in [Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Episode 10] Dimensions in Danger. We saw potentially Minh from Once & Always and the non-binary character putting together a team of misfits. It was an idea that never actually went anywhere.”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 220

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Originally recorded on September 11, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 as he talks all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In this episode, Eric welcomes back Melissa Flores, best known in Ranger Nation for her work at Saban Brands and Hasbro as well as her current work as a writer, producer, consultant and creative executive with over a decade of experience.

Her most recent works include the MassiveVerse title “The Dead Lucky”, co-writer of “Radiant Pink”, “Supermassive 2023” and “Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce as well as the upcoming Spider-Gwen: Smash coming in December. She is also the writer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers which started with Issue 101.

Melissa talks about honoring Jason David Frank for the 30th anniversary, how the characters have grown and changed, bringing horror elements into Power Rangers and more.

Go go Meower Rangers?

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 220 – “Ranger Command Interview – MMPR 106-111 with Melissa Flores”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro – How Darkest Hour changed since first planning, Zordon and The Vessel
  • 0:07:18 – Summarizing Power Rangers Universe and dealing with exposition
  • 0:11:03 – Issue 106 / 30th Anniversary story – Melissa’s way of saying goodbye to JDF
  • 0:18:59 – Lord Zedd’s Z Ranger
  • 0:22:50 – Issues 107-108 – Matt’s Green Ranger, horror elements, Lord Drakkon leads into PRU: The Coinless
  • 0:32:36 – Issue 109 – Homages and defining moments
  • 0:36:33 – Issue 110 – Balancing action and characters, dark Wild Force Rangers, Grace’s death
  • 0:42:45 – Issue 111 – Celebrating the 30th anniversary
  • 0:49:28 – Closing – Upcoming conventions, issues and bloopers

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NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 Exclusives For Power Rangers

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On Friday, September 22nd, Hasbro celebrated the fans with Hasbro Pulse Con 2023! This year, Pulse Con was all about the products and Hasbro delivered with tons of new products and announcements across fan-favorite brands such as TRANSFORMERS, G.I. JOE, POWER RANGERS, Star Wars, Marvel, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, and the latest collaboration between MAGIC: THE GATHERING and NERF!

You can catch the Power Rangers stream of reveals on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.

POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE CON 2023 PRODUCT EXCLUSIVES

In collaboration with the original Mighty Morphin Power Ranger and the late Jason David Frank, the Hasbro POWER RANGERS team revealed The POWER RANGERS Lightning Collection Tommy Oliver Master Morpher. In honor of Jason David Frank’s legacy and the recent reveal of The POWER RANGERS Lightning Collection Tommy Oliver Master Morpher, Hasbro has made a donation in his name to The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization that provides support and resources for mental health protection and suicide prevention among young adults and teens. Also, the POWER RANGERS team unveiled a new multipack inspired by the BOOM! Studios comic series, the POWER RANGERS Lightning Collection Omega Rangers Pack featuring Omega Red Ranger, Omega Black Ranger, Omega Yellow Ranger, and Omega Blue Ranger 6-inch figures!

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION TOMMY OLIVER MASTER MORPHER
(Ages 18 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $64.99 / Available NOW)

Celebrate 30 years of Power Rangers and the legacy of the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger with The Power Rangers Lightning Collection Tommy Oliver Master Morpher. This premium roleplaying collectible replicates the Master Morpher used in Power Rangers: Ninja Steel, allowing Tommy to morph into multiple Ranger forms. The Master Morpher features premium deco and includes a display stand & belt buckle, lights, sounds and original phrases. The collectible includes all-new, completely original lines recorded by Jason David Frank in his last official appearance as Tommy Oliver.

In addition to the coins seen in “Dimensions in Danger,” this version of the Master Morpher includes a never-bever-seen Turbo Red Ranger coin and includes both a White Falconzord coin and White Tigerzord coin. All coins are diecast metal and slot into the morpher to trigger lights, sounds, and phrases.

Tommy Oliver is considered by many to be the greatest Power Ranger of all time. From his first appearance in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to his final appearance in the 25th anniversary Power Rangers: Ninja Steel episode, Tommy’s contribution to the universe of Power Rangers can never be duplicated.

In honor of Jason David Frank’s legacy and the recent reveal of The Power Rangers Lightning Collection Tommy Oliver Master Morpher, Hasbro has made a donation in his name to The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization that provides support and resources for mental health protection and suicide prevention among young adults and teens.

For many of us at Hasbro, Tommy was our childhood hero. The opportunity to work with Jason David Frank was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that we will always cherish.

The Power Rangers Lightning Collection Tommy Oliver Master Morpher is exclusively available on Hasbro Pulse now.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION OMEGA RANGERS
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $99.99)

Inspired by the BOOM! comic series, celebrate your love of Power Rangers with the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Omega Rangers Pack! 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 Mighty Morphin to Dino Fury. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! This Power Rangers set includes 4 action figures — Omega Red Ranger, Omega Black Ranger, Omega Yellow Ranger, and Omega Blue Ranger–17 accessories and 4 sets of alternate hands. These Power Ranger figures feature multiple points of articulation for awesome poseability. Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately.

The Power Rangers Lightning Collection Omega Rangers Pack is exclusively available on Hasbro Pulse.

POWER RANGERS COSMIC FURY COSMIC MORPHER
(Ages 5 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available NOW)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! The 30th season of Power Rangers finds the Dino Fury Rangers in space, battling the evil Lord Zedd. Inspired by Power Rangers Dino Fury, the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Cosmic Morpher is an electronic role play toy that uses unique sound-scanning technology that will “listen” to Power Rangers episodes playing on your tv, tablet, and more and react to what it “hears,” letting kids to interact and imagine that they’re morphin into action as Power Rangers! The Cosmic Morpher features over 20 lights and sounds with interactive action buttons. Tap the Cosmic Fury Orb in the center of the morpher to cycle through Ranger colors and choose your favorite Ranger to hear their voice. Look for other morphinominal kids role play toys, costumes and more. Each sold separately. The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Cosmic Morpher is now available at Target, Amazon and Entertainment Earth. Amazon Affiliate Links help support the podcast.

Celebrating 30 continuous years on the air, Power Rangers has become one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series celebrates its 30th year with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, an anniversary special now streaming exclusively on Netflix. To further commemorate the iconic franchise’s three decades, Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will also land on Netflix on September 29.

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

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

Today, Hasbro’s Licensed Consumer Products team reached out with some holiday cheer for 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!

POP TV: MMPR 30TH BY FUNKO
(Ages 8 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $11.99-$14.99/Available: Now)

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of POWER RANGERS™ by suiting up for action with the Pop Power Ranger! Assemble the POWER RANGERS in your Mighty Morphin POWER RANGERS™ collection (including Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Yellow Ranger, Red Ranger, Pink Ranger, and Ranger Slayer) and protect the planet from the sinister forces of evil! Vinyl figure is approximately 4.2-inches tall.

Available on Amazon. (Amazon Links help support the podcast.)

 

POP KEYCHAIN: MMPR 30TH
(Ages 8 and up/Approx. Retail Price: $4.99/Available: Now)

Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of POWER RANGERS™ by suiting up for action with the Pop! Keychain Power Ranger! Assemble the POWER RANGERS in your Mighty Morphin POWER RANGERS™ collection (including Black Ranger, Blue Ranger, Pink Ranger, Green Ranger, and Yellow Ranger) and protect the planet from the sinister forces of evil! Vinyl keychain is approximately 4-inches long.

Available on Amazon. (Amazon Links help support the podcast.)

POWER RANGERS® HASBRO® RED RANGER ORNAMENT
(Approx. Retail Price: $18.99/Available at Hallmark: 10/14/23)

It’s morphin time! Kick the holidays into high gear with this Christmas tree ornament featuring the Red Ranger. The dynamic decoration features the accomplished martial artist and team leader of the Mighty Morphin POWER RANGERS in his red and white suit in an action pose.

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!

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 207

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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!

Trigger Warning (TW): Suicide, Death

“Hello listeners.

This is Eric from Ranger Command with a little bit of a pre-show heads up of what to expect in this episode. So, this episode is not going to be edited… or very light editing. So there may be some swears that are unbleeped, especially during the last half of this podcast – which is… interview that Joshua Aaron Moore did with Jason David Frank, who passed away over the past week.

This episode is a tribute to Jason David Frank and we are honoring him by not having our typical… uh…you won’t find an ad read. You’re not going to find an intro or an advertisement or anything like that.

So, just a heads up that if you don’t feel comfortable listening to this episode because we do talk about suicide… then, please skip this episode until you’re ready to listen to it. Until you want to pay your respects to Jason David Frank.

There are many listener stories, as well. Many listeners have shared their thoughts on JDF and I know that can open up a lot of emotions for people. So, this serves as a trigger warning (TW) not only for suicide, but also for the deep emotions that losing someone like Jason David Frank will cause.

A.P., Zach and I also discuss our feelings, and like I said, this will barely be edited. This is our raw emotions, recorded only a couple days after he passed. If you or someone you love needs help, please reach out to someone.

If you’re in the United States, the Suicide Hotline is 988. If you’re in the U.K., the Suicide Hotline is 0800 689 5652; if it’s an emergency, that’s 112. And then, if you are in New Zealand, emergency is 111 and the Suicide Hotline is 1737. You can find more suicide hotlines or more resources internationally at https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ – that’s where we got this information.

Thank you for listening and Rest in Peace, JDF.”

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 207 – “Rangers Reflect on Jason David Frank & Joshua Moore’s Interview with JDF”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Message to Listeners
  • 0:02:48 – Power Ranger’s Tribute to JDF
  • 0:04:21 – The Hosts pay their respects & read listener tributes
  • 1:02:49 – Joshua Aaron Moore’s Interview with Jason David Frank

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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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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 10

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On Wednesday, August 11th, Mighty Morphin Issue 10 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last month.

Discover Zordon’s ties to Bandora’s Palace on the Moon — the modern home of Rita Repulsa. When an assassin is sent to disrupt the Eltarians’ efforts to protect an ancient weapon, Zordon is injured in the process and his mentor, Zophram, must make a decision that will alter the future of the Power Rangers as we know it!

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Mighty Morphin Issue 10 is unlike the rest of the issues in this series, being a complete flashback to the ongoing story of Zordon’s past. Artist Dan Mora returns to illustrate this milestone issue, so you know it’s a big deal. All of the previous flashbacks have been leading up to this – the origin of one of the greatest villains in Power Rangers. 

Writer Ryan Parrott has crafted a bold story, planned from the very beginning of the two new series. In fact, this issue was written over a year ago to accommodate artist Dan Mora’s schedule. With that amount of time, many clues have been built in to preceding issues and once you read this, it will all click into place. While the events of this issue may not be a surprise for some if you have been paying attention, the effect of this story is still impactful and leaves me wanting more. 

The return of Dan Mora is welcome, especially for an issue like this. His style is so ingrained into the franchise, not only with Go Go Power Rangers, but recent designs for the ongoing arc. There was no better person to draw this issue. Of course, the colors by Raúl Angulo and Jose Enrique Fernández give the comic life with vibrant color changes between locations that set the mood for each scene. 

There’s not much more to say about this issue without giving away all of the surprises, but it is worth reading. After this issue and the focus on Yale for next week’s Power Rangers Issue 10, it will be interesting to dive into the next chapter of this ongoing saga. Highly recommended!”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #10
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Retail Price: $3.99
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Dan Mora
Colorist: Raúl Angulo with color assistance by Jose Enrique Fernández
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Rian Gonzales
  • Incentive Cover: Goñi Montes
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora
  • FOC Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • FOC Incentive Cover: Jung Geun Yoon
  • Incentive Cover: Dan Mora

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 9

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On Wednesday, July 14th, Mighty Morphin Issue 9 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown a couple weeks ago.

Will the Power Rangers make the right choice and save Angel Grove? The battle of Angel Grove continues as the team grapples with a seemingly no-win scenario. Will they be able to defeat Lord Zedd and his surprising new ally, or will their home fall into chaos for good?

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Mighty Morphin Issue 9 packs a lot of story into one issue, answering some questions I’ve had as a reader from early on in the beginning of the Unlimited Power arc. While not a super action-packed issue, this story delves into the consequences Billy has to face for lying to his team, the fallout of life after the dome surrounding Angel Grove and the imprisonment of Zelya/Candice at the hands of Lord Zedd.

All of this story is exactly what I had been wanting since my review of the last issue, and in rereading the past issues the 3-week time skip is no longer a problem for me.

As seen below, the preview tells another part of Zordon’s past as Zartus confers with a Bandorian to surround the Zeo Crystal with an incantation of the Fire of Truth. This explains more of the Zeo Crystal’s origins as seen in the episode ‘Master Vile and the Metallic Armor’. I love that we have an explanation of Bandora’s Palace from the sentai footage and what we already seen of the Zeo Crystal’s story in the Caves of Deception. More context to the lore of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers will be explored in next month’s Mighty Morphin Issue 10 featuring the return of Dan Mora for that issue.

Writer Ryan Parrott delivers many excellent character moments and humor in this issue, touching on all of the main players and side characters. Artist Marco Renna keeps the dialogue heavy issue balanced with great set pieces, interesting close ups and angles, and detailed character art. Walter Baimonte’s (and team’s) colors are bright, with some color gradient backgrounds and fills sprinkled in to emphasize emotion of the character speaking. 

Mighty Morphin Issue 9 sets the stage for next month’s lore focused issue with answers people have been waiting for. A must read if you have been keeping up to date!” 

MIGHTY MORPHIN #9
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Covers: Goñi Montes
  • Incentive Covers: Joe Quinones

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 8

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On Wednesday, June 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 8 will be released from Boom Studios. A first look of this issue was shown last week.

Will the Power Rangers be able to save Angel Grove from Lord Zedd and his Putty Primes? With Tommy’s life on the line, the rest of the team will have to rely on new allies with their own agenda. Meanwhile, past and present collide as another player finally reveals themselves and makes their move…

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“As we inch closer to Mighty Morphin Issue 10 and the return of Dan Mora with a Zordon focused story, more lore regarding the Zeo Crystal is shown in the first few pages of Mighty Morphin issue 8. At least… some Eltarian myths surrounding the crystal. Is Zeon in the story one of the original Morphin Masters? If so, it’s a great way to tie in the comics and what we’ve seen so far from Power Rangers Dino Fury. 

Aside from that, the preview continues in the present with Tommy squaring off against the Megazord sized Putty Primes. With some help from Aisha, the issue has an explosive start. The situation flips pretty drastically back and forth for the rest of the issue. And while we won’t spoil anything, I really hope that we get some non-Ranger character beats from the fallout of this issue. In the past few issues, there have been a couple time skips that I think take away from the characters truly processing some of the events going on. I hope we get that in the next issue, before the Zordon standalone in Issue 10.

Writer Ryan Parrott really delivered by making Aisha a big part of this issue early on and has been doing a great job in fleshing out the Yellow Rangers for both series. Artist Marco Renna excels with the Zord battles and panel layouts. There’s also some unique panels with the fight scenes in this issue, particularly with Rocky fighting, that I found visually appealing. 

Overall, Issue 8 ups the stakes in another power move from Zedd and continues to build for the event issue coming up. Definitely looking forward to see what happens next!” 

MIGHTY MORPHIN #8
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli and Sara Antonellini
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:

  • Main Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Legacy Variant Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Blank Purple Sketch Cover
  • Incentive Cover: InHyuk Lee
  • Incentive Cover: Eleonora Carlini
  • Incentive Cover: Peach Momoko
  • Incentive Cover: Peach Momoko

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