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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 218

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Originally recorded on July 17th, 2023.

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

On this episode, Eric is joined by Josh (@LivingRangerKey) of Lightning Aftermath (@LightningFigPR), Josh (@KentuckyJAM) of the upcoming book “Morphinomenal: How the Power Rangers Conquered Earth”, and Kenn (@TheKennGlenn) to discuss the past year and more of Hasbro’s Fan First live streams for Power Rangers.

We also catch up on the news including BOOM! Studios comic news, Hasbro City, Power Rangers no longer filming in New Zealand, the Lightning Collection going on hiatus and more! Also… G.I. Joe??

Josh killed the line!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 218 – “Rangers Revisit Fan First Tuesday – One Year (and change) Later”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro and Comics News
  • 0:13:26 – Hasbro City, Lightning Collection collab jab
  • 0:15:49 – Power Rangers to no longer film in NZ
  • 0:22:31 – Lightning Collection going on Hiatus
  • 0:46:06 – PR Fan Streams since April 2022
  • 0:57:33 – Go Joe!
  • 1:12:18 – Back to PR Fan Streams!
  • 1:20:07 – Reflecting on the past year (and change) and the future
  • 1:33:39 – Final Thoughts, Social Plugs and Closing

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

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

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

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

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

More Power Rangers products are available at Fun.com!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for November 2023

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Today, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of November 2023.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for October 2023

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Today, we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of October 2023.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Convention Exclusives

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Next week, one of the largest conventions is back… San Diego Comic Con. And with its return, BOOM! Studios has announced a range of exclusives, including those for Power Rangers comics. Earlier this week we shared their panel and signing schedule.

Road to SDCC: BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Convention Exclusives

See What the Premier Publisher Is Selling at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 13, 2023) – BOOM! Studios announced today the exclusive items available for purchase at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023 (Booth #2229) from July 19-23rd at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

This year, BOOM! Studios has partnered with Pinfinity to make limited edition blind boxes of AR Enhanced pins for seminal series Mech Cadets and Something is Killing the Children. Hunt for and secure each of the three Mech Cadets designs and the four Something is Killing The Children designs for your collection!

The flagship exclusive for this year is a new re-imagining of the often homaged Something Is Killing The Children #1 by none other than series co-creator Werther Dell’Edera on Something is Killing the Children Pen & Ink #1, featuring in-depth commentary from Dell’Edera. All of the BOOM! Studios exclusives will be packaged in premium BCW comic bags & backing boards!

Debuting at the show is the first in a series of extra-length, premium specials expanding the world of Keanu Reeves’ record-breaking franchise BRZRKR. BRZRKR: Poetry Of Madness #1 co-written and illustrated by Steve Skroce will be available exclusively at the BOOM! Studios booth in one of three variants by Jae Lee and Jenny Frison.

Also available for purchase at the BOOM! Studios booth are premium New Era 9Fifty flat brimmed snapback hats for the fan-favorite series Something is Killing the Children and Grim, along with Azure, Scarlet, Black, and White face bandanas from the pages of Something is Killing the Children!

Visit the award-winning publisher’s booth to discover even more never-before-seen exclusive merchandise from your favorite BOOM! Studios comic book series, debuting at Comic-Con this year:

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #108 Exclusive Alt Variant Cover by Ivan Tao — $15.00

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #109 Exclusive Alt Variant Cover by Ivan Tao — $15.00

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #5 Exclusive Variant Cover Set by Dan Mora — $30.00
Includes: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #5 Rangers Variant; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II #5 Turtles Variant

Power Rangers Unlimited: The Coinless #1 Exclusive B&W Variant Cover by Jenny Frison — $15.00

Other exclusives:

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Signing and Panel Schedule

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Next week, one of the largest conventions is back… San Diego Comic Con. And with its return, BOOM! Studios has announced a signing schedule for some Power Rangers creatives and actors as well as a panel for Power Rangers comics.

Road to SDCC: BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2023 Signing and Panel Schedule

See What the Premiere Publisher Is Hosting at San Diego Comic-Con 2023

BOOM! Studios Announces San Diego Comic-Con 2022 Signing Schedule
Discover the Premier Publisher at San Diego Comic-Con From July 20-24, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (July 10, 2023) – BOOM! Studios announced today their signing and panel schedule at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023 (Booth #2229) from July 19-23rd at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA.

The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host an array of panels throughout the convention, featuring exciting guests including the critically acclaimed artist and co-creator of the Eisner Award-nominated A Vicious Circle, Lee Bermejo, co-creators of the Eisner Award-winning Something is Killing the Children, James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, House of Slaughter writer Tate Brombal, fan favorite artist Liana Kangas, Power Rangers’ Melissa Flores and Meghan Camarena, renowned cover artist Jenny Frison, and the award-winning team behind Sirens of the City, Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph.

For fans and readers in attendance, BOOM! Studios will also present exciting opportunities to meet their favorite comics creators at the BOOM! Studios booth, with FREE exclusive prints and comics for purchase, while supplies last, available at signings throughout the week.

Details below:

Thursday, July 20th

12:00pm-12:45pm Signing: Jenny Frison (Alice Never After, Sirens of the City)

1:00pm-1:45pm Signing: Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle)

2:00pm-3:00pm Panel: It’s Morphin Time with BOOM! Studios; Room 25ABC: 
BOOM! Studios and Hasbro celebrate 30 years of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers storytelling in comics! Join Melissa Flores (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers), Meghan Camarena (Power Rangers HyperForce), and series editors Allyson Gronowitz and Dafna Pleban for a roundtable discussion on the history of the series, an exciting look at what’s next, and some special surprises!

3:00pm-3:45pm Signing: Werther Dell’Edera (Something is Killing the Children)

4:00pm-4:45pm Signing: Casey Gilly (Buffy the Last Vampire Slayer)

5:00pm-5:45pm Signing: Jenny Frison (Alice Never After, Sirens of the City)

6:00pm-6:45pm Signing: Rich Douek (Magic)

Friday, July 21st

12:00pm-12:45pm Signing: Jenny Frison (Alice Never After, Sirens of the City)

1:00pm-1:45pm Signing: Jae Lee (BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness)

1:30pm-2:30pm Panel: SlaughterVerse: The World of Something is Killing the Children; Room 5AB: 
Something is Killing the Children and House of Slaughter co-creators, James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, along with House of Slaughter writer Tate Brombal and Eric Harburn (Executive Editor, BOOM! Studios) sit down with Monstrum host and creator, Dr. Emily Zarka, to discuss monsters and the order of people who hunt them. Welcome to the Slaughterverse.

2:00pm-2:45pm Signing: Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle)

3:00pm-3:45pm Signing: Power Rangers Cast Members

4:00pm-4:45pm Signing: Something is Killing the Children w/ Werther Dell’Edera, Tate Brombal, and Andrew K. Currey (Something is Killing the Children, House of Slaughter)

5:00pm-5:45pm Signing: Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph (Sirens of the City)

Saturday, July 22nd

11:15am-12:15pm Panel: BOOM! Studios: Discover Yours; Room 6DE: 
Discover your new comic book obsession! Join some of the most acclaimed and exciting creators in comics as Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle), Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph (Sirens of the City), iconic cover artist Jenny Frison, and Matt Gagnon (Editor-in-Chief, BOOM! Studios) give you an in-depth look at their creative process, and an exciting preview of what’s to come. Moderated by Filip Sablik (President, Publishing & Marketing, BOOM! Studios).

12:00pm-12:45pm Signing: Melissa Flores and Meghan Camarena (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Unlimited: Hyperforce) 

1:00pm-1:45pm Signing: Jenny Frison (Alice Never After, Sirens of the City)

2:00pm-2:45pm Signing: Jae Lee (BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness)

3:00pm-3:45pm Signing: Werther Dell’Edera (Something is Killing the Children)

4:00pm-4:45pm Signing: Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle)

5:00pm-5:45pm Signing: Jenny Frison (Alice Never After, Sirens of the City)

Sunday, July 23rd

12:00pm- 12:45pm Signing: Joanne Starer and Khary Randolph (Sirens of the City)

1:00pm- 1:45pm Signing: Jonboy Meyers (Something is Killing the Children)

1:00pm-2:00pm Panel: All-Star Comic Book Artists; Room 25ABC: 
BOOM! Studios prides itself on cultivating and showcasing the industry’s up-and-coming talent, along with long-standing industry titans. Please join Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle), Werther Dell’Edera (Something is Killing the Children), Khary Randolph (Sirens of the City), Liana Kangas (Know Your Station), and Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon in a round table discussion about the creative process, moderated by BOOM! Studios Acquisitions Editor, Jon Moisan.

2:30pm- 3:30pm Signing: Lee Bermejo (A Vicious Circle)

For continuing news on Comic-Con International: San Diego 2023 and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

NEWS – Hasbro Ends Power Rangers Production in New Zealand

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According to 1News New Zealand, Hasbro is ending production of Power Rangers in New Zealand after 20 years.

In a statement, Hasbro didn’t say why production was ending, but fan speculation and tweets from executive producer Simon Bennett and writers like Becca Barnes over the past few weeks seems to point to Cosmic Fury being the last live action tv series in the current iteration.

From 1NewsNZ:

“We are committed to keeping Power Rangers fresh by reimagining the brand and how we bring our entertainment content to life for our consumers”, a spokesperson said.

“We’ve been in communication with teams to ensure they are set up for success in their next adventures”, a Hasbro spokesperson said.

“We’ve had the pleasure of working with such incredible and talented teams in New Zealand and plan to keep close for any future projects that may be a fit for Power Rangers or across any other of our future entertainment productions”.

Below is the video 1NewsNZ put together for the story including interviews with Sally Martin (Tori, Power Rangers Ninja Storm), Ria Vandervis (Miratrix, Power Rangers Operation Overdrive) and Teuila Blakely (Power Rangers Beast Morphers).

With 25% tax breaks for filming in New Zealand as well as generating more than $340 million for the local economy, it’s hard to imagine Power Rangers without the setting, crew and cast of New Zealand. Some crew have been with the show for 20 years, including VFX Supervisor Carol Petrie, who was kind enough to be interviewed by Ranger Command back in 2014.

The future remains unclear for Power Rangers after Cosmic Fury, aside from a potential reboot from Jonathan Entwistle and Jenny Klein.

Source: https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/06/28/huge-blow-to-industry-as-power-rangers-ending-production-in-nz/

NEWS – Hasbro City, the Family Entertainment Center, Officially Opens its Gates in Paseo Interlomas, in the State of Mexico

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HASBRO CITY IS NOW OPEN! THE NEW FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER​ OPENED​ ITS DOORS IN PASEO INTERLOMAS

Themed attractions based on ​​iconic Hasbro ​​brands such as ​​MONOPOLY​, Mr. Potato Head, Transformers​ and many more are ready for guests to experience at Hasbro City​. Equestria and Cybertron are among the themed areas that guest will ​enjoy​ in this new entertainment center.

On June 23, 2023, ​Hasbro City, the much-anticipated Hasbro-themed Family Entertainment Center, ​​has ​​officially​​ opened its gates to guests in Paseo Interlomas shopping center, in the State of Mexico. Fans of Hasbro​​, a toy and game company, and its​​ iconic brands will now be able to experience action-packed, fun and ​​unique​​ immersive experiences in this newly created entertainment destination.  ​​

Hasbro City’s extensive entertainment offering includes rides such as ​MONOPOLY ​The Ride, a suspended roller coaster — which carries the rail on top — and where the passenger can control the speed; Power Rangers Battle, a state-of-the-art “bumper cars” track with 360-degree turns; Zipp’s Royal Flight, among many others.  In addition to exciting rides, the new entertainment center also offers character shows, interactive and virtual reality attractions, active play spaces, fun skill games and delicious food and beverage offering​s​, as well as the first Hasbro​ themed​ store in the region.

To know the days and hours of operation for Hasbro City, as well as the pricing and ticketing information, ​visit ​hasbrocity.com​.​​ You can also follow Hasbro City​ ​on​ Facebook and Instagram via the handle @HasbroCity where you can learn more about this new entertainment center.    ​​​​               ​​

“We are excited to welcome guests to Hasbro City and to continue our Blueprint 2.0 strategy offering more meaningful ways for families to engage with our brands,​”​​​ said Matt Proulx, Vice President of Location Based Entertainment at Hasbro. ​​​​“​​​​New and ​​​​long-standing​​ ​​fans of Hasbro brands such as ​Transformers​, ​MONOPOLY​, ​My Little Pony​,​ ​G.I. J​OE​ and more can now create ​​lifelong memories ​​​​for the whole family ​​​​at this highly themed experience.” ​​      ​​​

​​”Hasbro City was created so that guests can live incredible experiences based on their favorite ​brands ​and characters,” said Luis Javier Santoyo, Hasbro City General Manager. “We are proud to open this high-quality family entertainment center, the first of its kind in Latin America, which brings together attractions based on several of Hasbro’s ​iconic​ brands in one place.”​

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COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for September 2023

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Boom! Studios

Yesterday we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of September 2023.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for August 2023

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Today we received the advance solicitations for Boom! Studios Power Rangers comics coming out in the month of August 2023.

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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