NEWS – Hasbro Selfie Series Experience Heads to CES Las Vegas Jan. 5-8!

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The Hasbro Selfie Series experience is headed to CES Las Vegas January 5-8!

Located inside the Formlabs booth #54217, members from the Hasbro Selfie Series team will be on site to walk CES attendees through the experience of face scanning and the opportunity to create and purchase your own custom figure in your likeness.

Using proprietary software and in partnership with Formlabs, Hasbro gives fans a chance to digitally transform themselves into a collector-grade 6-inch action figure based on classic to current characters seen across popular films, television series and comics. From morphing into a Power Ranger or silently stalking Cobra as Snake Eyes, fans can indulge in the ultimate consumer experience with Hasbro Selfie Series figures.

CES 2023 attendees interested in transforming themselves into a premium, one-of-a-kind Hasbro Selfie Series action figure should visit the FormLabs booth, Booth #54217, to register for an assigned 15-minute time slot. The introductory price of Hasbro Selfie Series is $59.99. Attendees who participate on site at CES will receive $10 off at checkout. Limited times are available, and are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis.

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NEWS – All-New Power Rangers Lightning Collection 5-Pack Alien Rangers Revealed

Today, Hasbro and Power Rangers announced an all-new, MORPHINOMINAL collectible to the Lightning Collection line – the Power Rangers Lightning Collection 5-Pack Alien Rangers 6-Inch Premium Collectible action figures!

Pre-orders are LIVE on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse! See below for product details along with a gallery of high-res images from Hasbro.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 5-PACK ALIEN RANGERS 6-INCH PREMIUM COLLECTIBLE ACTION FIGURES
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $120.99/Available: 6/1/2023)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! 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 nearly 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

Inspired by the MIGHTY MORPHIN ALIEN RANGERS, the 5-PACK ALIEN RANGERS 6-inch action figures have premium painted details and design inspired by the classic story arc — the Alien Rangers of Aquitar travel to Earth to protect the planet when the Earth Rangers lose their powers! The Alien Rangers 5-pack includes multiple character-inspired accessories, blast effects, and a second pair of hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order December 7 at 1PM ET on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 204

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 the second emergency Ranger Roundtable Twitter Space, Eric, A.P. and Zach are joined by Mason (@Masonmerrell) and Tyler MC (@stormbreakerer), from the upcoming Dads Are Dorks Podcast (@DadsAreDorks), Dr. Ben (@doctorbenMD) and Chris Long from Long’s Toys YouTube channel (@clong83).

Listen to our live, immediate reactions from Hasbro PulseCon 2022 for Power Rangers including the In Space Astro Megazord Lightning Collection figure, Dino Charge Blue Ranger, Beast Morphers Yellow Ranger, Wild Force Putrid, Dino Fury Green Ranger – and the newest Lightning Collection collaboration with Street Fighter – Morphed Cammy Stinging Crane and Morphed Ken Soaring Falcon figures.

We also discussed the reveals for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury including the new suits as well as the cast announcement of David Yost and Walter Jones returning to the franchise with a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.

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Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 204 – “Ranger Roundtable – Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 – Power Rangers Twitter Space”

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NEWS – Hasbro’s All-New Power Rangers Lightning Collection Deluxe Figures Revealed at 1027 Event!

On Thursday, October 27th, Hasbro kicked off their second annual 1027 event, showing behind-the-scenes content, reveals, & select product drops for fan-favorite brands including Transformers, Star Wars, Marvel, Power Rangers, Dungeons & Dragons & Magic the Gathering!

For Power Rangers, Hasbro announced the newest Deluxe Wave of the Lightning Collection: IN SPACE SILVER RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE and TURBO BLUE SENTURION 6.6-INCH ACTION FIGURE.

See below for Power Rangers brand highlights, high-res product images, product copy and pre-order links.

You can catch the full stream of 1027 on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.


POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE 1027 2022 EVENT
PRODUCT REVEALS

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE SILVER RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: March 2023)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Since 1923, Hasbro has been making action figures, dolls, and collectible toys. From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

Smooth Silver speeding in! Zhane rides into battle on his Silver Cycle. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection Action Figure of the IN SPACE SILVER RANGER is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. The In Space Silver Ranger action figure is available for pre-order exclusively for Hasbro Pulse Premium members beginning 10/27/2022 at 7pm ET at HasbroPulse.com in the US, Canada, and select European markets, and available to all fans beginning at 8:00pm ET. Also available at AmazonGameStop, Entertainment Earth and BigBadToyStore.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION TURBO BLUE SENTURION 6.6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: March 2023)

The Defender of Intergalactic Law has arrived! The BLUE SENTRION patrols the galaxy and provides aid to the TURBO RANGERS. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. The Turbo Blue Senturion action figure is available for pre-order exclusively for Hasbro Pulse Premium members beginning 7pm ET at HasbroPulse.com in the US, Canada, and select European markets, and available to all fans beginning at 8:00pm ET.  Also available at AmazonGameStop, Entertainment Earth and BigBadToyStore.

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One of the entertainment reveals was introduced by Kai Moya who plays Ollie Akana in Power Rangers Dino Fury and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. After missing the Hasbro PulseCon Dino Fury panel, he got to reveal his suit for the Cosmic Fury Blue Ranger!

Also revealed was the cast line up for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.

  • Charlie Kersh will be playing Minh, the daughter of Trini Kwan.
  • David Yost as Billy Cranston
  • Walter Jones as Zack Taylor
  • Johnny Yong Bosch as Adam Park
  • Karan Ashley as Aisha Campbell
  • Steve Cardenas as Rocky DeSantos
  • Catherine Sutherland as Katherine Hillard


To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook.

NEWS – ALL-NEW Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin x Cobra Kai Action Figures

BANZAI… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Hasbro unveiled all-new Power Rangers Lightning Collection figures – Mighty Morphin x Cobra Kai Morphin Daniel LaRusso Morphed White Crane Ranger, Samantha LaRusso Morphed Pink Mantis and Skeleputty 6-Inch action figures! The Cobra kai-inspired figures are available for pre-order exclusively on Target NOW!

See below for full product details, high res images and direct pre-order links.


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI DANIEL LARUSSO MORPHED WHITE CRANE RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: April 2023)

WAX ON… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

Worlds collide when characters from Cobra Kai receive Mighty Morphin Power Coins. The MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI DANIEL LARUSSO MORPHED WHITE CRANE action figure has premium painted detail with an iconic mashup design inspired by the hit series Cobra Kai. The 6-inch Daniel LaRusso Morphed White Crane Ranger figure includes an alternate head, accessory scarf, alternate hands, and blast effect piece, offering lots of articulation for play and display. The Lightning Collection 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for all karate kids and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 25 at 9AM ET exclusively at Target. Limited quantities available at Hasbro Pulse.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI SAMANTHA LARUSSO MORPHED PINK MANTIS 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: April 2023)

KICK THE COMPETITION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Worlds collide when characters from Cobra Kai receive Mighty Morphin Power Coins. The MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI SAMANTHA LARUSSO MORPHED PINK MANTIS action figure has premium painted detail with an iconic mashup design inspired by the hit series Cobra Kai. The 6-inch Samantha LaRusso Morphed Pink Mantis figure includes an alternate head, accessory scarf, alternate hands, and blast effect piece, offering lots of articulation for play and display. The Lightning Collection 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for all karate kids and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 25 at 9AM ET exclusively at Target. Limited quantities available at Hasbro Pulse.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI SKELEPUTTY 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: April 2023)

LET’S GET SPOOKY… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Worlds collide when the infamous Halloween costume is given Putty Power. The MIGHTY MORPHIN X COBRA KAI SKELEPUTTY action figure has premium painted detail with an iconic mashup design inspired by the hit series Cobra Kai. The 6-inch Skeleputty figure includes alternate hands and two blast effect accessories, offering lots of articulation for play and display. The Lightning Collection 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for all karate kids and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures. Look for other collectible Lightning Collection figures to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 25 at 9AM ET exclusively at Target. Limited quantities available at Hasbro Pulse.

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

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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NEWS – Walmart Collector Con 2022 – ALL NEW Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Action Figures!

IT’S MORPHIN TIME!

Hasbro just revealed ALL NEW Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Walmart Collector Con exclusives. Pre-orders are live now, links and full gallery below.

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN RED RANGER action figure inspired by the original red-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Red Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a T-Rex coin accessory.

Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.

Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER action figure inspired by the original black-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Black Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a Mastodon coin accessory.

Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.

Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.

 

POWER RANGERS MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER 6-INCH ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99/Available: January 2023)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and superhero adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with action figures, vehicles, collectibles, toy sets, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from almost 30 years. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!

As part of Walmart Collector Con, celebrate the 30th anniversary of Power Rangers with MIGHTY MORPHIN YELLOW RANGER action figure inspired by the original yellow-clad hero from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Yellow Ranger superhero comes with 2 weapon accessories and a Tiger coin accessory.

Remember video cassettes? This fun package evokes the days of recording your favorite episodes and watching them over and over after school. The MIGHTY MORPHIN 6-Inch action figures from Hasbro make great gifts for boys, girls, and anyone else who’s a fan of cool action figures.

Look for other Power Rangers figures and gear to expand the morphinomenal action. Additional products each sold separately. Available for pre-order October 6 at 10AM ET at Walmart.

NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 Product Reveals For Power Rangers

On Friday, September 30th, Hasbro kicked off Pulse Con 2022 with officially launching the Selfie Series platform, now available on the Hasbro Pulse app, along with several exciting announcements, collaborations and product reveals for Power Rangers! See below for brand highlights and high-res product images, product copy and pre-order links.

You can catch the full stream of Day 1 reveals on the official Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel HERE.


POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE CON 2022 PRODUCT REVEALS

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT IN SPACE ASTRO MEGAZORD FIGURE
(Ages 15 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $165.99/Available for pre-order now)

LET’S ROCKET! The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! The crackle of unreleased energy. The smell of ozone. The feeling that something big is about to happen… when you know you’re in the calm before the storm. Welcome to ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT, the next evolution of LIGHTNING COLLECTION. We’re bringing our expertise in giant robots and experience with awesome collector figures into this never-been-done-before expression of some of the most iconic robots ever to grace the screen. The Zord Ascension Project figures feature premium deco and paint, along with intricate details that create an awesome collectible.

It’s time to bring the Power Rangers In Space Rangers’ Megazord into the Lightning Collection with the ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT ASTRO MEGAZORD (MZ-0602) – a premium, collectible figure made with an incredible attention to detail and the love of true fans of Power Rangers and awesome giant robots. The ASTRO MEGAZORD includes 14 accessories making this figure a truly morphinominal addition to any fan’s shelf. Following are key product features:

  •  1:144-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: The Astro Megazord will fit right in with already-existing displays.
  • INCLUDES THE ASTRO MEGASHIP AND ASTRO MEGASHUTTLE: Dock the two components to form the Astro Megazord.
  • THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 1: Incredible detailing and specialized paint techniques to highlight the details of the Astro Megazord
  • A UNIQUE UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: We’re transporting you to the Zord Ascension Project and putting you inside the cockpit with premium packaging unlike anything you’ve seen before from Power Rangers.
  • ZAP IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF ZORD COLLECTIBILITY: The MZ-0602 Astro Megazord isn’t the only part of the Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project! Look for other 1:144 Scale Zords and Megazords (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order today on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets at 5pm ET for Hasbro Pulse Premium Members and 6pm ET for all fans. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore.


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO CHARGE Blue Ranger from the TV series where Koda was frozen in ice for 100,000 years and preserved by his Blue Energem (whew).

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the BEAST MORPHERS Yellow Ranger from the TV series. A true glow up! After bonding with jackrabbit DNA, Zoey Reeves goes from laundry duty to Yellow Ranger. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the footsoldiers in the WILD FORCE TV series. Things get slimy when Toxica summons the Putrids from their pink goo to battle the POWER RANGERS. Includes: figure, 1 accessories, alternate hands, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available for pre-order now)

This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO FURY Green Ranger from the tv series. Go go, Green! Track star Izzy Garcia doesn’t let anything stand in her way and she never backs down from a challenge. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse  in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at Amazon and GameStop.

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POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED CAMMY STINGING CRANE RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)

GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Cammy gets a Power Coin, her awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Cammy figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. 

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore. 


POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED KEN SOARING FALCON RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)

GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Ken gets a Power Coin, his awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Ken figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items and stay tuned for more.

Available for pre-order now on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada, and select European markets. Also available at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Dorksidetoys and BigBadToyStore. 


The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury panel was hosted by Andre Meadows (@blacknerd). He was joined by the Power Rangers Dino Fury cast to discuss the newest season and updates about Cosmic Fury!

The second half of Season 2 (Episodes 12-22) has dropped exclusively on NETFLIX and is available now.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury will be 10 episodes and drop on the same day worldwide on Netflix in 2023, eliminating the “international spoilers” frustration. Cosmic Fury will feature all new suits for morphed ground fights and will utilize footage from Uchu Sentai KyuRanger for the Zord footage.

There was also a special surprise as David Yost and Walter Jones announced their return to the franchise with a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th Anniversary Special.


Coming off the heals of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers landmark Issue 100 this past week, Boom! Studios writers, Ryan Parrott and Melissa Flores spoke with Andre to give details on the future of the comics series.


Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOEGhostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes.

Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces. Stay up to date on #HasbroPulseCon2022 news at: http://go.hasb.ro/HasbroPulseCon2022. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com.

NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 Unveils Epic Programming with Brand Panels, Celebrity and Influencer Appearances, and More

HASBRO PULSE CON 2022 UNVEILS EPIC PROGRAMMING WITH BRAND PANELS, CELEBRITY AND INFLUENCER APPEARANCES, PLUS MUCH MORE FOR VIRTUAL EVENT ON SEPTEMBER 30 AND OCTOBER 1

Special Appearances by Simon Mario Kassianides, D-Stroy, Sgt Slaughter, Johnny Gargano, Ja Morant, Brian Hoyer and the Cast of “Power Rangers Dino Fury” & “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury,” with Musical Performances by Murs and DJ Amen

Promising Exciting Announcements, Product Reveals and Collaborations for Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill, Magic: The Gathering, partner brands including Marvel, STAR WARS™ and INDIANA JONES™, and the Official Hasbro Selfie Series Launch Celebration

Livestreamed Exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel for Fans 18+ in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Austria!

(PAWTUCKET, RI) September 27, 2022 – Hasbro, a global play and entertainment company, officially unveiled its programming slate of engaging fan experiences for Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 through a dynamic panel lineup themed to Hasbro’s iconic brands, including Marvel, Star Wars and Indiana Jones, plus exciting celebrity and influencer appearances. Available for FREE for adult fans in the US, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Spain, Italy and Austria, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. Hosted by actor, influencer, artist and entrepreneur Khleo Thomas, as well as cohost DJ Amen, the pop culture and fandom festivities will kick off with an exciting global pre-show on Sept. 30 at 8 a.m. PT / 11 a.m. ET hosted by Thew Adams. On Saturday, October 1, the event begins at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET, and each fun-filled day wraps around 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET. at which point Hasbro Pulse Premium Members gain early access to select convention exclusives and pre-orders revealed during the day before all fans access at 3 p.m. PT/6 p.m. ET. Learn more about early access to Hasbro Pulse Con product drops, free standard continuous shipping on all orders, and more here).

Actor, influencer, artist, and entrepreneur Khleo Thomas returns to host this pop culture and fandom celebration and co-host DJ Amen will join him. The festivities will kick off with an exciting pre-show on Sept 30 at 8 a.m. PT.

“Connecting with our fans through Pulse Con and seeing their commitment and passion for our iconic brands is such a special time of year, and we’re thrilled to return bigger and better at the end of the month,” says Kwamina Crankson, Senior Vice President, General Manager of Hasbro Pulse. “By expanding our reach this year, we’re able to celebrate with fans in all-new territories. I’m excited to share our fan-focused programming – it will feature some unforgettable announcements, reveals and panels to highlight our brands and to connect with the best fans in the world.”

Throughout the two-day global event, viewers can look forward to unique segments and guest appearances both in the panels and in-depth content housed on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel.  

  • Celebrating the Star Wars phenomenon, actors Simon Mario Kassianides (Axe Woves in The Mandalorian), Dee Bradley Baker (Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: The Bad Batch) and Michelle Ang (Star Wars: The Bad Batch)
  • D-Stroy (Artist, Comedian, Host of “Show off Your Gems” and Shade45 on SiriusXM)
  • Major athletes, including professional wrestlers Sgt Slaughter (WWE) and former WWE champion Johnny Gargano, as well as NBA Point Guard Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies), along with former NFL Wide Receiver Julian Edelman (New England Patriots) and Quarterback and Marvel Legends Collector Brian Hoyer (New England Patriots)
  • Cast members from “Power Rangers Dino Fury” and “Power Rangers Cosmic Fury,” Russell CurryHunter DenoChance PerezJordon FiteTessa Rao and executive producer Simon Bennett– to celebrate the show’s season two return and what is to come in 2023!
  • Legendary rapper Murs, who will join West Coast hip hop artist DJ Amen as musical guests for the event
  • Influencers and fans of Hasbro brands, including Power Rangers enthusiast Andre (@blacknerd Host, Content Creator) and Thew Adams (Thew’s Awesome Transformers Reviews)
  • Comic book writers, such as BOOM!’s Melissa Flores and Ryan Parrott (Power Rangers), Larry Hama (G.I. JOE) and Nick Roche (Transformers)

The virtual convention will celebrate the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOEGhostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes. Additionally, Hasbro’s Avalon Hill is hosting a Discord watch party featuring top content creators. Fans can expect announcements around all-new Hasbro brand collaborations as well.

 

Included below is a peek inside the brand panels surrounding Transformers, Starting Lineup, Fortnite, G.I. JOE, Power Rangers, Avalon Hill and Magic: The Gathering, along with premier collaboration brands Marvel, Star Wars™ and Indiana Jones.

Friday, September 30 – Day 1: Pre-Show starting at 8 a.m. PT/11 a.m. ET

  • Marvel: Join Marvel product experts from Hasbro for exciting reveals and announcements during the 2022 Pulse Con Marvel Legends Series panel. This year’s panel promises never-before-seen Marvel figures from Hasbro, and will feature Hasbro’s Ryan Ting, Dan Yun and Dwight Stall, as well as special guests, Johnny Gargano and Brian Hoyer, as panelists to discuss exciting news around the popular Marvel Legends product line from Hasbro.
  • Transformers: Join the Hasbro Transformers Franchise, Marketing, and Design teams as we reveal the next evolution of Transformers: Legacy. Get ready for a fusion of your favorite Transformers characters into the next phase of the Transformers Generations line. We’re bringing you the next figure in the Shattered Glass collection, and we have to say… he’s a pretty rad dude.  The exclusive reveals continue as we roll out the origin story of one of the most legendary bots on Cybertron.
  • Power Rangers: You won’t want to miss this one, Ranger Nation! The Hasbro Pulse Con Power Rangers panel is packed full of news, sneak peeks and reveals brought to you by the Power Rangers team and some very special guests. Tune in for all the latest from the second half of “Power Rangers Dino Fury” season 29… and beyond. This panel is truly going to be morphinominal!
  • Starting Lineup: The wait is over. Starting Lineup is back off the bench after 22 years, and we’re back like you’ve never seen before! Join the team as we talk you through the thrilling relaunch, featuring our Series 1 NBA figures!
  • Fortnite: Ready up, #Fortnite fans! Before you hop off the Battle Bus, join the Hasbro Pulse Con Fortnite Victory Royale Series panel as we explore epic exclusive content, news and reveals brought to you by the Fortnite team themselves, joined by some super special guests.

Saturday, October 1- Day 2: Starting at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET

  • G.I. JOE: It’s time again! Join the G.I. JOE team with a new series of top secret, exciting reveals from the Classified Series. After that, get to know even more with an exclusive interview from legendary Real American Hero creator Larry Hama. Let’s go, Joe!
  • Avalon Hill: Hasbro Pulse Con is kicking off the Heroscape HasLab as panelists give a broad overview of the new story of Heroscape and deep dive into lore and product offerings (miniatures and terrain pieces). After the panel ends, the conversation continues on the Avalon Hill discord server! Gather your forces, gamers, because the next adventure is coming soon! Join the Avalon Hill team plus a very special guest, the panel will focus on the big gaming news this fall: the return of HEROSCAPE as our next HasLab crowdfunding campaign!
  • Magic: The Gathering: Past, present, and future collide as members of the creative and design teams reveal secrets from the upcoming Brothers’ War expansion, a new Secret Lair and a partnership that will roll out sooner than you may think! Attendees will get a first look at previews from Brothers’ War, and maybe just a bit more as Magic kicks off its 30th anniversary celebration.
  • Indiana Jones: Join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they discuss, for the first time, the newly announced Indiana Jones product line, celebrating the classic films. Attendees will get an in-depth look at the products arriving to the line in 2023.
  • Star Wars: During this panel, fans can join members of the Hasbro Marketing & Design teams as they talk about the popular Star Wars      line from Hasbro, 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…

For this year’s event, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces.

Additional programming details and full schedule for Hasbro Pulse Con can be found on HasbroPulseCon.com. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter or follow @HasbroPulse on InstagramTwitter, and Facebook.

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NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2022 – Power Rangers Update

Over this past week, Hasbro Pulse gave more details on Hasbro Pulse Con 2022‘s Power Rangers Brand panel as well as the overall schedule for both days of the streaming event.

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The POWER RANGERS BRAND PANEL is on Day One (September 30th) of the show at 2:15PM Eastern / 1:15PM Central / 11:15AM Pacific.

“It’s Morphin Time and the Power Rangers panel is packed full of exclusive content, news, and reveals brought to you by fans, speakers, and some Morphinomenal guests. Tune in for all the latest news from the second half of season two… and beyond!”

 

Hosting the panel is Andre Meadows (@blacknerd), also known to Ranger Nation as Eddie Banks, the HyperForce Blue Ranger!

Andre will be joined by the Power Rangers Dino Fury cast to discuss news and updates about the series! Remember, the second half of Season 2 (Episodes 12-22) drops exclusively on NETFLIX the day before Hasbro Pulse Con on Thursday, September 29th.

Coming off the heals of the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers landmark Issue 100 on September 28th, Boom! Studios writer, Ryan Parrott will join the panel as well as writer Melissa Flores to give details on the future of the comics series.

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Finally, our contacts at Hasbro updated the original Hasbro Pulse Con press release DropBox with pictures of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project In Space Astro Megazord Figure. More details will be provided on the livestream, but check out the gallery below!


Reaching fans in the US, Canada, UK and Germany, Hasbro Pulse Con will be livestreamed exclusively on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. Attendees of Hasbro Pulse Con can expect a robust lineup of programming, including multiple new collaboration announcements and the highly anticipated launch of Hasbro Selfie Series, the new personalization platform that allows fans to add their own face to debuting figures with fan-favorite character costume designs from Marvel, G.I. JOEGhostbusters, and Power Rangers, as well as designs inspired by Star Wars™ heroes.

Additionally, Hasbro is partnering with Toys for Tots for this year’s event. For every viewer of Hasbro Pulse Con 2022, Hasbro will donate two toys or games to Toys for Tots, up to 60,000 pieces. Stay up to date on #HasbroPulseCon2022 news at: http://go.hasb.ro/HasbroPulseCon2022. To stay up-to-date, fans can sign up for the Hasbro Pulse newsletter, follow @HasbroPulse on Instagram and Facebook and visit HasbroPulseCon.com.