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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 169

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 169

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 Wednesday, which means it is New Comic Book Day! Wait… RCPH releasing on a Wednesday? Yes, we are releasing this episode on a special day – the release of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Issue 55, the conclusion to the series before the split into two new ongoing titles next month.

This episode contains massive spoilers for Issues 51-55, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.

First, Eric and Zach continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics. We review the end of the MMPR series as well as discuss upcoming comics news.

Then, Eric welcomes back writer Ryan Parrott to the show for a new interview to discuss the appearance of the new Green Ranger, Easter eggs, the timeline of the comic and the show, and everything about issue 55 and beyond.

A big thanks to BOOM! Studios and Ryan Parrott for scheduling this interview. Enjoy!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 169 – “Ranger Merch Review – Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 10 – The End of MMPR PLUS Ranger Command Interview with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • News – 0:03:00
  • Comics Review – 0:11:45
  • Interview with Ryan Parrott – 1:41:00

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NEWS – Jonathan Entwistle Signs on To Reimagine New Film & Television Universe Based on Hasbro’s Power Rangers

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JONATHAN ENTWISTLE SIGNS ON TO REIMAGINE NEW FILM & TELEVISION UNIVERSE BASED ON HASBRO’S POWER RANGERS FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONE

Further driving forward eOne’s strategy to produce wide-appeal film and television content from Hasbro’s rich library of world-class IP.

LOS ANGELES – October 20, 2020 – Entertainment One (eOne), Hasbro’s entertainment studio, announced today that producer and director Jonathan Entwistle has come on board to shepherd new film and television adaptations of Power Rangers. eOne will develop and produce the projects with Entwistle set to direct across both formats.

“Jonathan has an incredible creative vision for this iconic and hugely successful franchise, and is hands down the right architect to join us as we reimagine the television and film worlds of this property,” said Nick Meyer, President, Film, eOne and Michael Lombardo, President, Global Television, eOne. “Across our slate, we are looking forward to working with the most talented storytellers as we take on Hasbro’s rich fan-favourite brands and build entertainment universes around them.”

“This is an unbelievable opportunity to deliver new Power Rangers to both new and existing generations of awaiting and adoring fans. We’ll bring the spirit of analog into the future, harnessing the action and storytelling that made this brand a success. I’m looking forward to working with the teams at eOne and Hasbro. Together, we can’t wait to share more Power Rangers with the world very soon,” said Entwistle.

Entwistle most recently co-created the Netflix original series I Am Not Okay With This and created Netflix original series The End Of The F***ing World. He is a graduate of the prestigious Chelsea School of Art in London and is represented by CAA, 42, Grandview and Jackoway Austen Tyerman Wertheimer Mandelbaum Morris Bernstein Trattner & Klein.

Power Rangers is an American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live-action superhero television series, based on the Japanese tokusatsu franchise Super Sentai. The first Power Rangers entry, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, debuted in 1993.

In 2018, Hasbro acquired the Power Rangers franchise from Saban Brands, releasing their first products in early 2019. In addition to the new non-kid projects under Entwistle, Power Rangers-inspired kid series Beast Morphers is currently in season two. Hasbro’s film properties include DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS, as well as the TRANSFORMERS and G.I. JOE film franchises.

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 55

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On Wednesday, October 21st, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 55 will be released from Boom Studios.  Earlier this week, we posted the first look of this issue with additional preview pages.

It’s a battle for the ages—the Power Rangers’ THUNDERZORDS vs the Dark Rangers’ TERRORZORDS—and nothing will ever be the same! Plus, the shocking first appearance of the character no Power Rangers fan EVER expected, setting the stage for the upcoming era of UNLIMITED POWER in the brand new series Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers in November 2020.

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

“Without giving away all of the issue in this (mostly) spoiler-free review, MMPR 55 serves as conclusion to the Dark Rangers mini-arc that started after the end of ‘Necessary Evil’. Since the announcement of the main book being split into two titles going forward, issue 51 through 55 have felt like a breather… and a prelude to the upcoming ‘Unlimited Power’ arc for ‘Mighty Morphin” and ‘Power Rangers’.

These issues have done a great job of setting up the two new series for the next story. The return of Lord Drakkon will play out with the Omega Rangers in ‘Power Rangers’ since the new threat, the Empyreal, are the ones he warned the Rangers about. The new Green Ranger debuts in this issue and has been a plan of Grace and Billy’s, but builds upon the Green Psycho Dagger first seen thirty five issues ago and throughout Beyond the Grid.” The Dark Rangers were a major threat in this issue, and redeem the first team’s awful appearance in the television show. All of these pieces are on the board for the next two series to tackle and the benefit of two titles let’s us focus on both teams of Power Rangers. This is what has me excited, because the switching back and forth the past few issues tested my patience as a reader.

Like I said, issue 55 is totally a prelude to the much hyped ‘Unlimited Power’. The new Green Ranger’s first appearance is explosive, literally, but I can’t help but feel it is a misdirect. We don’t actually find out the identity of the Ranger in this issue. That’s the only spoiler I’ll give, but I would pay very close attention to the conversations Grace has. For months, fans have speculated on the new Green Ranger’s identity and I hope the reveal is very surprising next month. As a conclusion to fifty-five issues of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers? Issue 50 felt like more of a send off to the book as a whole than this one. And with the revelation earlier this week that one of the variants for Mighty Morphin #1 is called a “legacy variant” which continues the old logo and numbering scheme, it definitely drives the point home that this is a continuation of the story, not the ending. 

With close to five years of Power Rangers comics, next month’s split feels like a fresh start. I’m looking forward to exploring more conflict with Zordon now that there is a new Power Ranger he had no choice in creating. The Omega Rangers leading their own title and dealing with a galaxy spanning threat is exciting and I can’t wait to explore more of Jason, Trini and Zack’s story on their own series instead of occasionally as side characters. We’re only just getting started…”

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #55
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Colorist: Igor Monti, with Sabrina Del Grosso
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Foil Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
Incentive Cover: Kris Anka
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NEWS – First Look at Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 55

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Your First Look at Series Finale MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55
Discover the First Appearance of the BRAND NEW GREEN RANGER in October 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 14, 2020) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today revealed a first look at the explosive series finale MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55, from writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Moisés Hidalgo (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), colorist Igor Monti with assistance by Sabrina Del Grosso, and letterer Ed Dukeshire, featuring the first appearance of the brand new Green Ranger, available on October 21, 2020.

It’s a battle for the ages—the Power Rangers’ THUNDERZORDS vs the Dark Rangers’ TERRORZORDS—and nothing will ever be the same! Plus, the shocking first appearance of the character no Power Rangers fan EVER expected, setting the stage for the upcoming era of UNLIMITED POWER in the brand new series Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers in November 2020.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55 features main cover art by Jamal Campbell (Far Sector), and variant cover art by Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Kris Anka (The White Trees), and more.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 27 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Seven Secrets by Tom Taylor and Daniele Di Nicuolo; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; Faithless by Brian Azzarello and Maria Llovet; and Alienated by Simon Spurrier and Chris Wildgoose. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties including Dune: House Atreides by Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; Buffy the Vampire Slayer from Jordie Bellaire and David López, Firefly from Greg Pak, Lalit Kumar Sharma & Daniel Bayliss, and the upcoming Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers series from Ryan Parrott, Marco Renna, and Francesco Mortarino.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #55 will be available on October 21, 2020 exclusively at local comic book shops  (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Madefire.

Softcover collections of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, and other Power Rangers releases from BOOM! Studios are available now, everywhere books are sold.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 168

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Hasbro PulseCon

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!

Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss all of the Power Rangers news of the week and review everything ranger related from Hasbro PulseCon!

There was a lot of news on the gaming side, including Renegade Games expanding their partnership with Hasbro, the new Power Rangers Gaming site, new virtual conventions and more! What’s the deal with Dino Fury’s episode count? There’s a small debate about the better system for Battle for the Grid (Xbox… of course).

Then, it’s Hasbro PulseCon time! How did Hasbro’s first virtual convention go for Power Rangers? Zach and Eric sidetrack about the Ghostbusters panel. The hosts discuss future Lightning Collection two packs they’d love to see. Are the Retro Morphin figures secretly NFL Quarterbacks? Find out when we break down all of the toy announcements made during the show.

Finally, we review the Power Rangers Entertainment Panel, including the Beast Morphers cast discussion, bloopers and the Dino Fury partial cast announcement and teaser video. And in our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we read your comments about your favorite part of the convention.

Pumpkin Spice is very nice.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 168 – “Rangers Talk Hasbro PulseCon”

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NEWS – Hasbro PulseCon 2020 Power Rangers Reveals

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Hasbro just wrapped two successful days of its first-ever virtual convention, Hasbro PulseCon, hosted by Jackie Jennings, SYFY Wire on-air correspondent, writer, and producer. The con was action-packed, featuring musical guests and engaging concert experiences from Fallout Boy, Lights and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, several appearances by the energetic John Cena who moderated a live Q&A with Tenacious D and served as judge of the cosplay contest, as well as a live Q&A with Fall Out Boy which closed out the event.

For Power Rangers, the brand team panel gave first-looks at the Retro-Morphin Figures and Zeo Megazord, along with a number of Lightning Collection products like the new wave of figures and Metallic Pink Ranger, with sneak peeks at the Monsters and Versus 2-Packs.

Moderated by Andre Meadows of “Black Nerd Comedy,” the entertainment panel reunited the cast of Power Rangers Beast Morphers – Rorrie Travis, Jackie Scislowski, Jazz Baduwalia, Abe Rodriguez, Colby Strong and Liana Ramirez– as they talked about filming, life as Rangers and the importance diversity and inclusion play in the Power Rangers franchise. Fun clips were shown including one with fellow castmates Cosme Flores and Kristina Ho, a hilarious bloopers reel and a Dino crossover sneak-peek. The panel – and overall PulseCon brand programming – ended on an epic note as the Power Rangers Dino Fury sneak-peek clip took the screen, followed by an exclusive cast reveal of the Red, Pink and Blue Dino Fury Rangers!

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In case you missed it, the full two days will be available on Monday, 9/28 on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. 

POWER RANGERS PULSECON 2020 REVEALS

POWER RANGERS ZEO MEGAZORD 12-INCH Figure
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: September 2020)

This highly poseable POWER RANGERS ZEO MEGAZORD 12-INCH Figure is inspired by the classic 90s television show and comes with 5 helmets, wings and a sword accessory. Each helmet represents the power of a different ZEO POWER RANGER and in the TV show gives the MEGAZORD different abilities. The second major version of POWER RANGERS, POWER RANGERS ZEO takes place right after MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS. Also, we’re not just going to package the ZEO MEGAZORD in plain old carboard. As if! This package artwork was inspired by the 1990s branding. Perfect for display in any fan’s collection or for posing out at play time! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection. Each sold separately. Available as a See Now Buy Now on EntertainmentEarth.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN METALLIC ARMOR PINK RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: 11/15/2020)

When Kimberly leaves the team, Kat steps up and becomes the second MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER… “METALLIC ARMOR, POWER UP!” Inspired by the classic season 3 episode “Master Vile and the Metallic Armor,” the LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN METALLIC ARMOR PINK RANGER Figure is treated with a special sparkly deco. This 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 her helmet, Power Bow, arrow, and Blade Blaster accessories, and blast effect piece for more ways to play or display. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com in the US & Canada only.

 

RETRO-MORPHIN FIGURE ASSORTMENT:

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN RED RANGER JASON FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of POWER RANGERS or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN RED RANGER JASON FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Jason morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Red Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Jason’s Power Sword is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLUE RANGER BILLY FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLUE RANGER BILLY FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Billy morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Blue Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Billy’s Power Lance is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLACK RANGER ZACK FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLACK RANGER ZACK FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Zack morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Black Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Zack’s Power Axe is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN PINK RANGER KIMBERLY FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN PINK RANGER KIMBERLY FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Kimberly morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Pink Ranger head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Kimberly’s Power Bow is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

LIGHTNING COLLECTION WAVE 7 FIGURE ASSORTMENT:

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER RED 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, Thundermax Saber and Tyranno Staff accessories, a blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN 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, Dragon Dagger and Sword of Darkness accessories, a blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN Z PUTTY Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN Z PUTTY Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, blast effect pieces, removeable armor, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. When Lord Zedd arrives on the moon, he replaces Rita’s Putty Patrollers with new Putties, imbued with his evil power. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 167

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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!

Eric, A.P. and Zach chat with former Saban Brands Director of Global Consumer Products and Hasbro’s Global Franchise Director for Power Rangers, Jason Bischoff. He is now the Director of Global Licensing and Business Development at Funko.

The hosts catch up with Jason and geek out all about Power Rangers; including his project “Power Down”, a series of behind the scenes, unused ideas and creative endeavors. We break down his newest reveal of “Power Rangers SPD: Fire Squad”, the significance of red visors, how are certain seasons connected in the Power Rangers multiverse and more behind the scenes stories.

We also discuss how handling of cast reveals has changed over the years, the 45th Sentai series trademark, the creativity of fandom, how fandom has changed over the years and Jason turns the mirror back on us.

“We are the creators, we get to shape it…”

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 167 – “Rangers Power Down with Jason Bischoff”

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 54

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On Wednesday, September 30th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 54 will be released from Boom Studios.

While the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers battle Lord Zedd’s DARK RANGERS, the Omega Rangers come face to face with an all new enemy – one that threatens to destroy all life in the galaxy… and already has a head start!

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

“Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 54 is the penultimate issue to the long running comic series from BOOM! Studios before the series splits off into two new series. This issue, entitled “A New Evil”, continues the Omega Rangers story from the cliffhanger in Issue 52. And this is an all Omega issue, taking cue from earlier points in the Necessary Evil run. 

For one, I am actually glad that the book is splitting into two new ongoing series. The back and forth worked for events like Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil, but now both teams have their own stories to tell, which is becoming much larger than one series can contain. Skipping an entire month of either side of the story has run its course. 

And this issue has a lot of Omega Ranger action, with their full powers on display against a deadly new threat. Can these Rangers ever get a break? Not anytime soon apparently. How will the series conclude next month? What kinds of shakeups will happen to split the series into two new books? This issue sets up a lot, but the next has some pretty big shoes to fill to satisfy longtime readers.”

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #54
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Moisés Hidalgo
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte, with Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Foil Variant Cover: Goñi Montes
Incentive Cover: Kris Anka
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NEWS – Hasbro PulseCon Lineup Unveiled

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HASBRO UNVEILS ALL-STAR LINEUP FOR HASBRO PULSECON, GIVING FANS A VIRTUAL FRONT ROW SEAT TO PANELS, CELEBRITY GUESTS, MUSIC AND MORE

Special appearances by John Cena, Joe Manganiello, Ashley Eckstein and Henry Golding, music performances by Fall Out Boy, Lights and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, and 2-days of interactive experiences, new reveals and exciting guests behind Hasbro’s iconic fan brands; Only on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel

PAWTUCKET, RI – September 18, 2020 – Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) officially revealed its programming slate of immersive fan experiences for the first ever Hasbro PulseCon today, featuring a dynamic panel lineup, top celebrity guests, and must-see music appearances all free of charge. Top stars including John Cena (Bumblebee), Joe Manganiello (True Blood), Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Wars: The Clone Wars), Matthew Lillard (D&D Fan, Scooby Doo), Ernie Hudson (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Jason Reitman (Ghostbusters: Afterlife), Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Clone Wars) and more will make appearances during the course of the two-day event, along with a special message from Henry Golding (Snake Eyes) and unique experiences from musical guests including Fall Out Boy, Lights (featured artist from eOne’s roster) and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D. The event will be available exclusively through the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel on September 25-26, 2020.

Attendees can expect one-of-a-kind access to their favorite franchises during Hasbro PulseCon, and interactive experiences connecting fans with the creative talent that help bring them all to life. Brands including Dungeons & Dragons, G.I. Joe, Magic: The Gathering, Power Rangers, Transformers as well as premiere partner brands Marvel, Star Wars™, Ghostbusters, and more will be featured in an exhilarating panel and activity lineup that spans two days, giving fans a livestream experience to celebrate with special guests, receive exclusive access to exciting brand reveals, purchase Hasbro PulseCon merch, and participate with interactive elements such as live Q&A, trivia and even virtual ‘ghost hunting’ in celebration of National Ghost Hunting Day! For every viewer of Hasbro PulseCon, Hasbro will donate a toy or game to Toys for Tots up to 100,000 pieces. Through the gift of a new toy, Marine Toys for Tots helps bring hope and joy to America’s less fortunate children.

While the 2-day virtual event hosted by SYFY Wire on-air correspondent, writer, and producer, Jackie Jennings, begins on September 25, fans can expect a few fun surprises leading up to that date – including an advance sneak peek on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel September 22 at 12pm EST. In addition, Hasbro and eOne are thrilled to be launching a PulseCon Spotify list which will be available on Friday 25th and consists of a number of songs from eOne artists, including The Lumineers, Powfu, Brandy, Alice Ivy and Lights.

Included below is a peek inside the programming that will be available exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel. Programming takes place on Friday, 9/25 at 11am EST and Saturday, 9/26 at 10am EST, with each day ending around 5pm EST for exciting musical experiences with its lineup of artists.

 

Musical Guests

Tune-in for unique musical experiences from top billing artists Fall Out Boy, Lights and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D throughout Hasbro’s 2-day virtual pop culture event, Hasbro PulseCon. You can expect energetic musical moments starting with Lights closing out Day 1 on Friday, 9/25. Then, on Day 2 on Saturday, 9/26 a Tenacious D concert will take place at 1:30pm EST, where attendees can watch them perform and participate in a live Q&A hosted by John Cena! Finally, Hasbro PulseCon will come to a close on Saturday evening with a special performance from Fall Out Boy.

Panels – Day 1: Friday, 9/25 at 11:00am-5:00pmEST

WIZARDS MAGIC: THE GATHERING PRESENTS: ZENDIKAR RISING LIVE!

Panelists: Wizards Magic: The Gathering Brand Team

Join Magic: The Gathering head designer Mark for a special PulseCon panel, where he’ll discuss behind-the-scenes stories and details about the newest Magic card set, Zendikar Rising. From the origins of the set’s design and the beginnings of his favorite set mechanics to the history of the fan-favorite world of Zendikar, this live event is the best place for exclusive insight on how Magic’s latest set was created. Moderated by Wizards of the Coast’s Blake, the panel will also include a short virtual Q&A for any burning questions about Zendikar Rising.

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS PRESENTS: DRAGON TALK

Panelists: Matthew Lillard, Dungeons & Dragons Brand Team

Join us for a special episode of Dragon Talk, the official Dungeons & Dragons podcast. Hosts Greg and Shelly welcome back actor and D&D aficionado Matthew Lillard to chat about playing Dungeons & Dragons for decades and how it inspired him to co-found an exciting, immersive D&D game accessories company, Beadle and Grimm’s, with his gaming group.

JOE MANGANIELLO’S GUIDE FOR DUNGEON MASTERS

Panelists: Joe Manganiello & Kyle Newman

Joe Manganiello (actor, director, writer, producer) will give players of all skill levels his advice on how to be a great Dungeon Master. Joined by Filmmaker Kyle Newman, one of the authors behind Dungeons & Dragons’ Art & Arcana as well as the upcoming Heroes’ Feast and a regular player in Joe’s home game, the two of them will give you a peek behind the DM screen of Joe’s long running “War of Dragons” campaign as well as other fun insights and stories ranging over their long history with the game.

HASBRO STAR WARS PANEL

Panelists: Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team

Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams and Lucasfilm Product Development team as they discuss the popular Hasbro Star Wars line, including The Black Series and The Vintage Collection. Attendees will get an in-depth look at Hasbro’s latest action figure and premium roleplay offerings from throughout the saga. Word on the Holonet is there may also be a few surprises. This is the way!

HASBRO STAR WARS HASLAB PANEL

Panelists: Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team

In 2018, we launched HasLab with a dream: make the biggest Vintage Collection vehicle ever, the ones fans had been requesting for years, Jabba’s Sail Barge, the Khetanna. Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they reveal the next Star Wars HasLab Vintage Collection dream project!

STAR WARS ENTERTAINMENT PANEL

Panelists: Ashley Eckstein, Dee Bradley Baker, Patrick from the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team

Join Ashley Eckstein, aka Ahsoka Tano, and the Captain himself, Dee Bradley Baker, from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels to discuss both shows as well as new and exciting Hasbro product inspired by the series. Moderated by Patrick from the Hasbro Star Wars Brand Team, you’ll get the inside scoop on their personal Star Wars collections and a first look at their reactions to seeing their characters come to life in figure form.

HASBRO MARVEL PANEL

Panelists: Jesse Falcon, Hasbro Marvel Brand Team

The Hasbro Marvel product experts will discuss some exciting news around Hasbro’s ever popular Marvel LEGENDS action figure line! Viewers will also get a sneak peek of upcoming, never before seen Marvel action figures plus some special surprises as well.

Panels – Day 2: Saturday, 9/26 at 10:00am-5:00pm EST

G.I. JOE PANEL 

Panelists: Hasbro G.I. Joe Brand Team

Even more news and reveals are waiting for you during the G.I. Joe event at Hasbro’s PulseCon! Tune in and be the first to see new items, find out which characters will be launched next, and get a peek inside our development process directly from our team. And if knowing is half the battle, you’re going to want to join in for G.I. Joe trivia and show off your expertise. Plus a special message from Henry Golding, star of the upcoming film Snake Eyes. Don’t miss all this plus other fun surprises we’ve got up our sleeves! YO JOE!

THE VOICES THAT INSPIRED GENERATIONS OF TRANSFORMERS FANS! 

Panelists: Peter Cullen, Frank Welker, Ben from Hasbro Transformers Brand Team

The powerful voices behind many of the most iconic characters – the heroic Autobot Optimus Prime and the villainous Decepticons Megatron & Soundwave – come together as friends and share stories around the legacy they have helped create.  With more than 30 years of Transformers voice acting history and decades of friendship, this talented duo will fill the air with untold stories and glimpses behind the microphone of some of the most memorable recording sessions.

TRANSFORMERS WAR FOR CYBERTRON KINGDOM TOY REVEAL!

Panelists: Hasbro Transformers Brand Team

Join the Hasbro Transformers team as they officially reveal toys from the third and final chapter of the War for Cybertron trilogy, KINGDOM, including the entire first wave of the product line. You won’t want to miss it; it’s going to be a beast! Special guest, John, will share the inspiration behind the collection and give his final farewell to the Transformers brand! The celebration will continue with the 2020 Transformers Hall of Fame and a well-deserved induction of the newest human honoree… ME excited! Be prepared for huge surprises, a 10-year anniversary celebration, and exclusive reveals seen first here! We can’t wait to share it all with you.

GHOSTBUSTERS PANEL

Join us as we celebrate the Ghostbusters franchise in a three-part panel filled with HUGE surprises and reveals!

Part 1: Classic Ghostbusters

Panelists: Ernie Hudson, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team

We’ll begin by celebrating the iconic 1984 film. Tune in for ghostly surprises, classic toy news, and a visit from a very special guest: Ernie Hudson, otherwise known as Winston Zeddemore from Ghostbusters!  Get ready to hear him answer your fan questions!

Part 2: The Making of Kenner The Real Ghostbusters Toys

Panelists: Mark Boudreax, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team

We’ll continue our journey through the 80’s with an inside look at the making of The Real Ghostbusters toys from original Kenner toy designer, Mark Boudreaux. Next, you’ll see behind the scenes of sculpting with Dave. Finally, meet the Hasbro team that relaunched the Kenner Real Ghostbusters toys in 2020. Hear about how they answered the call to bring this beloved toy line back for the fans and be the first to see the next Kenner Real Ghostbusters toy to hit shelves!

Part 3: Ghostbusters Afterlife

Panelists: Jason Reitman, Hasbro Ghostbusters Brand Team

We’ll end our celebration with a nod to the future… the new Ghostbusters Afterlife feature film, coming to theatres in March 2021. Academy Award-nominated, Golden Globe-winning filmmaker Jason Reitman, director of Ghostbusters Afterlife, will take you on a tour of the Ecto-1 that was used in the new film. He’ll end his tour with an exciting reveal! You’ll then hear from the Hasbro team about the next toy inspired by the Ghostbusters Afterlife film to hit shelves!

HASBRO POWER RANGERS PANEL

Panelists: Hasbro Power Rangers Brand Team

Join us for the Power Ranger Brand Panel, featuring morphinomenal news and brand announcements across new Power Ranger’s product.  Be the first to see new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures and other products yet to hit shelves, as well as sneak peeks of upcoming items. All of this exciting news will be followed by a Q&A with the design, sculpting, creative, and marketing teams from Hasbro. Go Go Power Rangers!

POWER RANGERS ENTERTAINMENT PANEL

Panelists: Andre Meadows (@BlackNerd), Power Rangers Beast Morphers Cast

Unleash the Beasts! The cast of Power Rangers Beast Morphers will be reuniting live at PulseCon sharing behind the scenes stories from the set and talking about what life has been like being a Power Ranger! The panel, moderated by Andre Meadows (@BlackNerd), will feature never before seen footage and a live Q&A. If that’s not enough, we’ll be making a historic announcement….or should we say PREHISTORIC! Ranger Nation, if this panel could be summed up in one word, it would be MORPHINOMINAL!

Additional details and full schedule can be found on HasbroPulseCon.com. Fans can follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram or Hasbro Pulse on Facebook to stay up to date.

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NEWS – Lightning Collection Dino Thunder White Ranger and Head Replacement Program

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It might not be a surprise for fans who follow Josh Perry’s (@LightningFigPR) Lightning Log Book , or many of the other toy finders in Ranger Nation, but yesterday Power Rangers officially announced the Dino Thunder White Ranger figure.

Due to fan reactions regarding missing paint applications, a replacement program has been set up at https://consumercare.hasbro.com/en-us

A link is also available for live chat at: https://hasbro-new.custhelp.com/

Hours of the Live Chat are:

  • Monday – Thursday: 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM EDT
  • Friday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM EDT

Host Eric Berry had to submit the following:

Others in the fandom have had different requirements of verification, so your mileage may vary!

Below are pictures of the figure and an official description:

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE DINO THUNDER WHITE RANGER ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by the Dino Thunder series.
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: This Dino Thunder White Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER: While investigating his father, Trent Fernandez-Mercer comes into contact with the White Dino Gem, morphing into the White Dino Thunder Ranger

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the Beast Morphers back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating ranger teams from Mighty Morphin to the Beast Morphers. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!  (Power Rangers toys each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

This 6-inch Lightning Collection White 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, Drago Sword accessory, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!