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NEWS – Hasbro Pulse Con 2023 Exclusives For Power Rangers

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

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

POWER RANGERS – HASBRO PULSE CON 2023 PRODUCT EXCLUSIVES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inspired by the BOOM! comic series, celebrate your love of Power Rangers with the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Omega Rangers Pack! From Dino Fury back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating ranger teams from Mighty Morphin to Dino Fury. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! This Power Rangers set includes 4 action figures — Omega Red Ranger, Omega Black Ranger, Omega Yellow Ranger, and Omega Blue Ranger–17 accessories and 4 sets of alternate hands. These Power Ranger figures feature multiple points of articulation for awesome poseability. Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately.

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

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

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

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

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 211

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Originally recorded on February 19th, 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!

In this episode, Eric is joined by Chris (@TokuChris) of the Dads Are Dorks Podcast (@DadsAreDorks) and Josh (@LivingRangerKey) of @LightningFigPR and the YouTube Channel Toku Topics, to have a real talk about Hasbro and quality control in the Lightning Collection.

With recent layoffs of the Power Rangers brand team at Hasbro and quality control issues with several products, how can the situation improve? What does the most recent Hasbro earnings call mean for the future of the Power Rangers brand?

We also discuss the news including the latest comic releases, the Master Morpher and Omega Rangers coming to the Lightning Collection, and more!

Awww, man!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 211 – “Rangers Real Talk: Lightning Collection QC and Hasbro”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro
  • 0:01:47 – Comics News
  • 0:14:19 – Products News – Master Morpher
  • 0:26:00 – Hasbro’s Layoffs
  • 0:34:38 – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Quality Control issues
  • 1:09:18 – Hasbro’s Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call – Feb 16, 2023
  • 1:30:40 – “Doomsaying”
  • 1:33:51 – Chris has to leave and plugs
  • 1:35:36 – “Breaking” News – Lightning Collection Omega Rangers and Closing

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 207

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It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47, @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

Trigger Warning (TW): Suicide, Death

“Hello listeners.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Timestamps:

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

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NEWS – Jason David Frank Has Died at Age 49

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TW: Suicide

As reported by TMZ, according to Jason David Frank‘s representative, Justine Hunt, he has died as a result of suicide. He was 49.

Jason David Frank portrayed Tommy Oliver in all three seasons of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers Dino Thunder and cameo appearances in Power Rangers Wild Force, Power Rangers Super Megaforce, Power Rangers HyperForce, and Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.

From TMZ:

Walter Jones, who played the black ranger in ‘MMPR,’ tells TMZ… “He was an inspiration to so many people. His presence will be dearly missed. It’s so sad to lose another member of our Ranger family.” He adds, “Jason was one of the biggest pranksters on the show. He had a wild sense of humor. We had our shares of ups and downs but I stayed consistent about being an ear if he needed one. My prayers go out to his family and all that will miss him.”

 

Jason’s rep Justine tells TMZ… “Please respect the privacy of his family and friends during this horrible time as we come to terms with the loss of such a wonderful human being. He loved his family, friends and fans very much. He will truly be missed.”

 

Rest In Peace to Jason David Frank. We are saddened by his loss and hope his family, friends and fans find peace and solace during this time.

Please be kind and respectful during this time. If you or someone you know is thinking of suicide, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.

Source: TMZ

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 066

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Legacy of Power

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 our Extra Episode for August 2020, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon AND just in time for National Power Rangers Day, Eric and Zach watch Power Rangers Dino Thunder, “Legacy of Power”. It’s the 500th episode of Power Rangers and may be the best episode of the franchise to get someone up to speed quickly.

We also discuss the latest news, including Drakkon New Dawn Issue 1 second printing, the release of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 53, Lightning Collection figure sightings and the return date for Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season Two. Eric also breaks down the new fan experience, The Viewing Globe and Ranger Command’s panels for the event.

Happy Power Rangers… WEEKEND!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 066 – “Rangers Commentary –  Legacy of Power”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 155

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C2E2 2020

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!

LIVE FROM C2E2 2020! Hosts Eric and Zach attended the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo and recorded the podcast LIVE at Podcast Central presented by Chuck Load of Comics.

On the show floor, Eric and Zach covered the latest news coming from BOOM! Comics and New York Toy Fair: the Ranger Slayer one-shot in June, news from ComicsPRO, Turtle Rangers and Ninja Rangers debut, the announcement of Power Rangers Season 28, the Lightning Collection Dragon Dagger and more!

Then, hours before the Team Rider fan meetup, Eric and Zach interview David Clarke, Brand Manager at BlueFin and part of Team Rider. We discuss their process for choosing which Kamen Rider products to bring over, fan participation and growing exposure in the United States.

Next, we present highlights from the Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt spotlight panel. They answer fan questions and go deeper into living in the moment and following your passions.

Finally, Eric sums up the great experiences of C2E2. We’d love to see you at the next show!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 155 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2020”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:29:48 – BlueFin Brands Interview with David Clarke, Brand Manager Team Rider
  • 0:39:52 – Jason David Frank and Jason Faunt Power Rangers Panel
  • 1:05:41 – Eric’s Final C2E2 Thoughts

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NEWS – Power Rangers and Kamen Rider events at C2E2 2020

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In a little over two weeks, one of the largest conventions in the Midwest, the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2) begins! We’ve covered the show in 2017 and 2019, but we are going big for 2020!

Hosts Eric and Zach will be covering the show and all things Power Rangers related in a live broadcast as part of Podcast Central, hosted by the Chuck Load of Comics Show. On Saturday, February 28th at 11:00 AM, see us at Booth 1677 recording part of Episode 155.

Later that day, the Jason David Frank Spotlight panel will be in Room S404 from 1:30-2:30pm. Jason David Frank will also be signing autographs and attending photo ops all weekend.

Later in the evening, HENSHIN with us at Bluefin Brands (Booth 307) at 6:30pm for the Kamen Rider meetup! Wear your favorite driver, dress up as your favorite Kamen Rider, or just show up in support! This is a chance to hang out with other fans of Kamen Rider and capture the moment with an epic group photo.

Team Rider C2E2

Additionally, both David Yost (Billy, MMPR Blue Ranger) and Walter Jones (Zack, MMPR Black Ranger) will be in attendance for all three days of the show at Affirmative Clothing Company (Booth 549).

There will also be a few vendors selling Power Rangers exclusives!

First up is Han Cholo (Booth 1026), a nerd/pop culture inspired jewelry brand. All of Han Cholo’s designs are officially licensed jewelry, pins and patches from classic and modern fandoms. Their C2E2 offerings are available for pre-order now.

Their Power Rangers products include Tyrannosaurus Dinozord and Dragonzord Enamel Pins ($12 each), Dragon Dagger Pendant ($50) and Green & Red Ranger Power Bead Bracelets ($20 each).

Scorpion Comics (Booth 1851) will have an exclusive Mighty Morphin Power Rangers / Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles issue 1 variant ($40). This variant is drawn by artist Clayton Crain and is limited to 150 copies worldwide. Each comic comes with a Mylite sleeve and Certificate of Authenticity. There’s a two per person, per day limit on this cover, so be sure to grab it at the show!

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 153

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 153

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!

On this episode, hosts Eric and A.P. are joined by Josh (@KentuckyJAM), Kenn (@TheKennGlenn) and Chris (@TokuChris) to ponder about the future of Power Rangers. A lot has happened in the past couple of weeks since our last episode and we dissect what we think it means for the future of the franchise.

We discuss all of the latest news including the return for Power Rangers Beast Morphers, the departure of Melissa Flores from Hasbro, if Chip Lynn is leaving Power Rangers, and more.

It’s not all doom and gloom since there is a lot of horsing around for this episode. Then we read your responses to our Ranger Nation Answers question: Where do you see Power Rangers going in the 3 years (30th anniversary)? What do you want to see?

It’s Horse’n Time! Dragon Horse!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 153 – “Rangers Ponder the Future”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 147

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Green With Evil

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 our newest Rangers Commentary episode, Eric and Zach tackle the longest Power Rangers multi-part episode, Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ “Green with Evil”. This arc is one of the most requested from our listeners!

What episode in the arc did we feel was lacking? Why is the dubbing for Rita and Scorpina so well done? Why IS the RadBug the only way to fly? We answer these questions and more!

We also discuss Power Rangers Beast Morphers coming to Netflix, our contest on Twitter closing next week and the excitement for RangerStop Orlando continues!

NO WAY!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 147 – “Rangers Commentary – Green with Evil”

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Timestamps:

Part 1 – 0:8:58
Part 2 – 0:35:53
Part 3 – 0:58:34
Part 4 – 1:19:46
Part 5 – 1:41:51
Overall thoughts – 2:01:00

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 131

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Ranger Recap 2018

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 our Ranger Recap 2018! On this episode we take a look back at 2018 and leading up to our 5th Anniversary as a podcast this January. We review the 25th Anniversary year in Power Rangers news and our show, giving thanks to those we interviewed, Ranger Nation spotlight members and our amazing listeners.

In our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we ask our listeners their favorite (or least favorite) moments in Power Rangers this year. Then in Questions from Ranger Nation, we talk about our dream interview guests, not judging a season based on first looks, Beast Morphers confirmations, life lessons and dreams of the hosts, and more…

We also discuss the latest news including Shout! Factory announcing Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger on DVD, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel coming to DVD and Go Go Power Rangers being nominated for Best Comic of 2018 by IGN!

Happy Holidays!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 131 – “Ranger Recap 2018”

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