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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164

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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!

In this episode Eric and Zach break down all of the news the past few weeks with long time supporter of the podcast and first time guest co-host, Steve F. (@HitPeopleGuy)!

We break down all of the news from events, toys, games and comics including: Lightning Collection and main line toy leaks, special sales, BOOM! Studios “Power Rangers: The Future is Now” San Diego Comic Con at Home panel, Legacy Wars, Battle for the Grid, Heroes of the Grid and more! There’s also some speculation talk… is the new Green Ranger in the comics a woman? Is the Zeo Megazord figure the start of a new Megazord line?

We also read the responses to our Ranger Nation Answers question where we asked our listeners what they are looking forward to buying or have already bought from the Lightning Collection.

A Tommy for every season…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 164 – “Rangers Recap News and SDCC 2020”

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NEWS – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Press Images Dino Charge Black Ranger Figure

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Energize and release the power! Hasbro has revealed an all-new 6-inch action figure from the Power Rangers Dino Charge series – The Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Charge Black Ranger!

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLACK RANGER

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 7/26/2020)

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. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

The LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLACK RANGER features premium painted details and design inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO CHARGE series and includes alternate hands, Dino Blade Blaster and Dino Saber accessories, blast effect piece, and swappable heads (one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without). Chase Randall has a laid-back personality but joins the Power Rangers team as the Parasaurolophus-powered Black Ranger. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available NOW at Target (in store pick up only).

COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 52

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On Wednesday, July 29th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 52 will be released from Boom Studios.

As tensions rise between the OMEGA RANGERS and the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS over the return of <SPOILER>, Kimberly takes it upon herself to interrogate their new prisoner. Meanwhile, a team of Rangers on a crucial intergalactic mission come face to face with the herald of a new threat heading straight for Earth!

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

“Not one, but two issues of the main comic this month? I am not complaining. After Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Issue 51 and Ranger Slayer Issue 1, BOOM! Studios has bounced back this month after delays from the pandemic.

Last month, we called this the “Aftermath” arc, but it turns out issues 51-55 will all be individually titled. That’s a nice change of pace as these last 5 issues set up the big comic split coming later this fall. In “Enemy of my Enemy”, we see the return of the Omega Rangers. The pacing of the issue is slowed down, as there is a split of focus between the Mighty Morphin team and the Omega Rangers. We even get more time with the Stone Canyon trio at Angel Grove High. I was even surprised by the return of a side character we have not seen in awhile! This slow down of pacing is what Ryan Parrott has mentioned before and it helps to take a breather after the universe ending events last arc.

Moisés Hidalgo continues to impress with his artwork. There’s a nice continuity between his style and Daniele Di Nicuolo’s art from Necessary Evil. The action is cranked up towards the end of this issue which sets the stakes for the remaining issues in this run.

Highly recommended!”

 

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #52
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
Variant Cover: Jamal Campbell
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – ALL NEW Power Rangers Lightning Collection Lord Drakkon Evo III Action Figure

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON EVO III Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/Available: September 2020)

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. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD DRAKKON EVO III Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by BOOM! Studios comics story line Shattered Grid, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, and comes with damaged Power Ranger helmets, multiple other character-inspired accessories, and blast effect piece for more ways to play or display. The evil Lord Drakkon keeps the helmets of defeated Power Rangers as his trophies, displaying them by his throne to strike fear into the hearts of those who would oppose him. The figure transforms from Evolution to Evolution as he gains more power, eventually becoming a Black Ranger, reflecting Tommy’s final Ranger form as Dino Thunder Black. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Item will be available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US & Canada in September of this year. Stay tuned for more details!

Additional out of package images can be found at IGN.

COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 51

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On Wednesday, July 15th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 51 will be released from Boom Studios.

[SPOILER] has returned…and the ripple effects send shock waves through every Power Ranger! Now the fragile alliance between the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS and OMEGA RANGERS may be permanently…shattered.

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

“After Necessary Evil, it’s time for the Aftermath. Since last issue’s big 3 page spread reveal, I was wondering how the story would progress. Would the stakes immediately ramp up? Would the pace slow down?

Thankfully, writer Ryan Parrott has slowed down the pace of the book to deal with this new mystery. There’s a return of a character (not THAT one) that once again reminds us that any element in Parrott’s (and other writers) entire run of Power Rangers can be used. Just when I questioned “why haven’t seen this character in awhile?”, they are back. Speaking of elements coming back, just wait until you read the last few pages of this issue.

With a new arc comes a new artist, Moisés Hidalgo. In our interview with Ryan Parrott, he said that Moisés was “fantastic”. And he IS, his art style is very detailed with expressive characters and dynamic action scenes. During the battle in this issue, the layouts also change to match the movement of the action. And just when you think you’ve seen every version of the morphing sequence, Moisés makes his stand out.

Overall, I enjoyed this first issue in the Aftermath arc. The return to basics fight in this issue was a welcome change of pace from the “end of the universe” escalation from Necessary Evil. Whatever happens in “Aftermath”, we know there is a big shakeup coming soon for the comics. Again, I am here for this crazy entertaining ride.”

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #51
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 – BOOM! Studios Announces Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #50 Second Printing

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BOOM! Studios Announces MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #50 SECOND PRINTING
Discover the Shocking Return of Drakkon in the Final Issue of “Necessary Evil” in August 2020

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 10, 2020) – BOOM! Studios announced today that MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #50, the shocking final chapter in the epic Power Rangers event, Necessary Evil, has sold out at the distributor level! In response to the overwhelming support from retailers and fans for the return of Lord Drakkon, BOOM! Studios has announced the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #50 SECOND PRINTING, available August 5, 2020 and featuring cover art by superstar artist Dan Mora (Once & Future).

From the all star team of acclaimed writer Ryan Parrott (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), artist Daniele di Nicuolo (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), colorist Walter Baiamonte (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), and letterer Ed Dukeshire (Angel) comes The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Omega Rangers – along with surprise new allies – team up to face The Anointed in this epic conclusion to the Power Rangers event: Necessary Evil! But what does the shocking return of the deadly Lord Drakkon on the triple-gatefold last page mean for their future?

Hint: It changes everything!

“We knew the return of Lord Drakkon would be an epic moment and readers agree – so we’re bringing back MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #50 so no one misses out!” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “In response to your excitement, BOOM! Studios is releasing a second printing so you can read this incredible return that changes the future of the Power Rangers in ways you won’t believe.”

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN #50 SECOND PRINTING will be available for sale on August 5, 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.

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 continues with the 27th season, “Power Rangers Beast Morphers” currently airing on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S.

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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NEWS – Lightning Collection Press Images for Psycho Rangers, Omega Ranger and MMPR Red Helmet

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Known for a few months through fans, Hasbro finally brought the heat today with some official reveals for all new additions to the Power Rangers Lightning Collection! Get your MORPH on with S.P.D. Omega Ranger And Uniforce Cycle Vehicle, In Space Psycho Rangers 5-Pack and the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger Premium Collector Helmet.

See below for more product details with pre-order links, along with a gallery of high-res images (click to download)!

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION S.P.D. OMEGA RANGER AND UNIFORCE CYCLE VEHICLE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99)

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. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION S.P.D. OMEGA RANGER AND UNIFORCE CYCLE VEHICLE feature premium painted details and design inspired by POWER RANGERS S.P.D., and multiple points of articulation for high poseability for play or display. The UNIFORCE CYCLE has an attached stand for easy display, and the S.P.D. OMEGA RANGER comes with multiple character-inspired accessories. The OMEGA RANGER is a time traveling Power Ranger who travels back to the past to help the B-Squad Rangers, where he patrols the streets on his UNIFORCE CYCLE. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on AMAZON.com.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE PSYCHO RANGERS 5-PACK
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $99.99)

The LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE PSYCHO RANGERS 5-PACK have premium painted details and design inspired by the POWER RANGERS IN SPACE series and comes with multiple character-inspired accessories, including the iconic weaponry of the PSYCHO RANGERS. Created as evil imitations, the PSYCHO RANGERS are five cyborgs whose goal is destroying the Power Rangers. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on AMAZON.com.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER PREMIUM COLLECTOR HELMET
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99)

The LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER PREMIUM COLLECTOR HELMET is inspired by Jason Lee Scott’s iconic Red Ranger Helmet from the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series. This full-scale helmet features a show-inspired detailed design, paint, and finish for morphinominal display in a POWER RANGERS collection. With adjustable straps to fit most, the helmet is perfect to wear for POWER RANGERS cosplay, role play or costume. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 162

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Ryan Parrott

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!

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 50, the conclusion to Necessary Evil.

This episode contains massive spoilers for that issue, so please listen after you are able to read the comic.

We welcome back Ryan Parrott to the show for this special interview. He’s best known in Ranger Nation as the writer for the recently concluded Boom Studios’ Go Go Power Rangers and MMPR / TMNT miniseries and the ongoing Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers. His other currently ongoing works include “Dead Day” and “Death to the Army of Darkness”.

Ryan talks about elements used in this issue from previous arcs in the comics, such as the [SPOILER] and the return of [SPOILER] and [SPOILER]. He also discusses how the series will change going forward and more!

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

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 162 – “Rangers Command Interview – Ryan Parrott – Necessary Evil”

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COMIC REVIEW – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 50

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On Wednesday, June 24th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 50 will be released from Boom Studios.

The MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS & the OMEGA RANGERS – along with surprise new allies – versus The Anointed in the conclusion to NECESSARY EVIL!? Everything has been leading to the shocking return of a fan-favorite character so big that we needed a LAST PAGE GATEFOLD to contain it!? But what does it mean now that [SPOILER] is back?

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

“Spanning a year, 12 issues of Go Go Power Rangers, and 11 issues of Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, Necessary Evil has outpaced the other comic arcs. This arc has covered so much ground, from Tommy gaining the White Ranger powers, the Power Transfer, a new team of Omega Rangers, an abundance of new villains and subplots… Necessary Evil has widened the scope of the Power Rangers universe.

A necessary evil is the lesser evil when faced with two difficult choices because the alternative choice, or not doing anything, could lead to worse outcomes. What is the “Necessary Evil” in this arc? You can view it from many points.

Jason has to decide between leaving his friends to become an Omega Ranger by lying to them or ignoring his fate and letting the universe tear itself apart.

Tommy goes from being completely powerless to becoming the leader of the Power Rangers. He is inexperienced in this new role and has to learn fast or the Power Rangers and Earth could be destroyed.

Kiya wants to give all of the Empowered and Anointed a chance to be free of the oppressors that want to capture and seclude them. In her eyes, the Power Rangers are harboring a time bomb, Tommy could become Lord Drakkon. A possible future that can circle back and cause the whole Shattered Grid cycle to start again.

And that’s just the big three players in this story. Writers Ryan Parrott and Sina Grace have woven a complex narrative, juggling an impressive amount of characters. For MMPR 50, Parrott not only delivers a hell of an ending but sets up potential stories for years to come.

Artist Daniele di Nicuolo and colorist Walter Baiamonte brought their A+++ game to this issue. We have said so much about their work in the past, but we can’t stop praising them. Personally, I will be following their careers long after Power Rangers. The next artist for MMPR will have some large shoes to fill!

Issue 50 ties in threads from all of the previous arcs in the series, nothing was left off the table and every issue leading up to this point is significant. For the ending to have a great impact, I definitely suggest taking this weekend to reread the entire arc. Let these plots be fresh in your mind when tackling this issue! After a two-month pandemic break, the ending has been hyped (we won’t spoil it here), but the possibilities for drama, confrontation, and great storytelling are wide open going forward.

Over the years, Power Rangers has opened up a vast multiverse beyond the tv show. The comics series has only furthered that, exploring new stories in the framework of the show while expanding the lore. Whatever the next arc deals with, the stakes and consequences seem greater than Shattered Grid. I honestly hope the comics continue for a long time. They have added an incredible amount of depth and nuance to the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers characters and lore.

And that is truly Morphenominal.”

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #50
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Daniele di Nicuolo
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte, with Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Jamal Campbell
Foil Variant Cover: Jamal Campbell
Incentive Cover: Kris Anka
Unlocked Story Variant: Dan Mora
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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 160

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Episode 160

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!

For the first time since February, Eric, A.P. and Zach are back together to record the most up to date episode of RCPH ever. We’re glad we recorded over two days to talk about all the Power Rangers news. New details for Rise of the Psycho Rangers, Shout! Factory Sentai DVD update, Drakkon New Dawn announcement, Power Rangers Dino Fury and all of the Hasbro Fan First Friday Lightning Collection reveals!

We also answer listener questions to catch up on what’s going on with all of us. How have we been keeping busy? What has Zach been up to this whole time? What are our thoughts on Sentai’s hiatus? All of the and more on this episode!

This episode is brought to you by Renegade Games – Power Rangers Heroes of the Grid: Rise of the Psycho Rangers. The newest expansion is funding now on Kickstarter until Tuesday, May 26th. Our link to the campaign is an affiliate link in partnership with Renegade Game Studios. Purchasing the expansion with this link also helps Ranger Command. We thank Renegade for sponsoring this month of the podcast!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 160 – “Rangers Quarantine Catching Up”

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