NEWS – Power Month Week 1 Fan First Friday Wrap Up

To kick-off the morphinominal Power Month celebrations, Hasbro unveiled an all-new line of Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collab Figures each day of this week. Inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, each figure in the collab line features premium paint and decorative details, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and themed accessories. The line includes fan-favorite characters – DonatelloLeonardoMichelangeloAprilRaphael, Tommy and Shredder – in their Boom! Comics Power Rangers forms. The line is available now for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com, GameStop.com and other participating online retailers.

Hasbro hosted its Power Rangers Fan First Friday livestream today to reveal more brand news:

  • Members of Hasbro, Viacom and Boom Studios came together to talk about the evolution of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Power Rangers
  • Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid – Super Edition is launching a new physical edition for PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and Xbox One on Tuesday, August 10th. This edition combines content from the original Collector’s Edition, all three Season Passes, and the all-new Street Fighter Pack. Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid is the first fighting game with crossplay on all platforms. Fans can pick up a copy at their local retailer starting Tuesday or buy a digital copy on their preferred platform right now. For more details, check out battleforthegrid.com.
  • The debut of the first Power Month poster artwork created by fantasy artist Kekai Kotaki
  • Additional artwork from longtime Lightning Collection artist Tom Whalen

Additional Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Collab Gallery

 

ABOUT POWER MONTH:

Happening the entire month of August, Power Month is a morphinominal celebration of all things centered around the Power Rangers brand, leading up to Power Rangers Day on August 28. For Power Month, Hasbro has partnered with various retail partners, including Walmart, Amazon, Target and its own Hasbro Pulse, to bring fans exciting new capsules, each with a different theme, to celebrate the iconic Power Rangers brand in exciting new ways.

Stay tuned on social (@powerrangers on InstagramTwitter or Facebook) for more news, programming updates and product reveals for Power Month.

NEWS – Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lightning Collection Morphed Shredder

Power Month, originally announced during the July 2nd Fan First Friday, officially kicked off on August 2nd with the first of many product reveals. Coming straight from the pages of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover in 2019/2020, the last figure is Shredder morphing into the Green Ranger!

This is a Fan Channel product – meaning it can be found at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store and Hasbro Pulse. Below is the description and promo images for this figure!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED SHREDDER GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $31.99 /Available: Spring 2022)

COWABUNGA DUDES, DUDETTES, AND DUDERINOS… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! In the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, Shredder uses the power of Tommy’s coin and morphs into a twisted, evil version of the Green Ranger. This MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED SHREDDER GREEN RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands and a soft goods cloak for more ways to play or display in various action poses and a fabric cape in that iconic Shredder purple we all know and loathe.

Includes: figure, fabric cloak, and extra hands.

Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lightning Collection Morphed Raphael and Foot Soldier Tommy

Power Month, originally announced during the July 2nd Fan First Friday, officially kicked off on August 2nd with the first of many product reveals. Coming straight from the pages of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover in 2019/2020, the third set includes Raphael morphing into the Red Ranger and Tommy Oliver as a Foot Soldier.

This is a Fan Channel product – meaning it can be found at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store and Hasbro Pulse. Below is the description and promo images for this set! Stay tuned because this won’t be the last crossover figure to be revealed!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED RAPHAEL RED RANGER AND FOOT SOLDIER TOMMY Collab 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $52.99 /Available: Spring 2022)

COWABUNGA DUDES, DUDETTES, AND DUDERINOS… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! In the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, Tommy infiltrates the Foot Clan and, when the teens from Angel Grove are cut off from their powers, Raphael uses Jason’s morpher to become a new Red Ranger. This MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED RAPHAEL RED RANGER AND FOOT SOLDIER TOMMY Collab 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, with over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle with Ranger helmet or without (it’s turtle time!), and Tommy in full Foot Clan disguise or without the ninja hood. This bodacious 2-pack also includes multiple character-inspired weapon accessories, like Raph’s sai merged with the Red Ranger Power Sword, a katana, and blast effect pieces, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display.

Includes: 2 figures, 8 accessories, extra heads, and extra hands.

Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lightning Collection Morphed April and Morphed Michelangelo

Power Month, originally announced during the July 2nd Fan First Friday, officially kicked off on August 2nd with the first of many product reveals. Coming straight from the pages of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover in 2019/2020, the second set includes Michelangelo morphing into the Yellow Ranger and April O’Neil morphing into the Pink Ranger.

This is a Fan Channel product – meaning it can be found at GameStop, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store and Hasbro Pulse. Below is the description and promo images for this set! Stay tuned because this won’t be the last crossover set to be revealed!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED MICHELANGELO YELLOW RANGER AND APRIL O’NEIL PINK RANGER Collab 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $52.99 /Available: Spring 2022)

COWABUNGA DUDES, DUDETTES, AND DUDERINOS… In the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, the teens from Angel Grove are cut off from their powers, and Michelangelo and April use the Rangers’ morphers to become the new Yellow and Pink Rangers. This MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED MICHELANGELO YELLOW RANGER AND APRIL O’NEIL PINK RANGER Collab 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, with over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle and April with Ranger helmet or without (it’s turtle time!). This bodacious 2-pack also includes multiple character-inspired collab accessories, like Mikey’s nunchuks merged with the Yellow Ranger Power Daggers, a Power Bow, camera, mic, and blast effect pieces, along with an extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display.

Includes: 2 figures, 8 accessories, extra heads, and extra hands.

Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – Power Rangers X Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Lightning Collection Morphed Donatello and Morphed Leonardo

Power Month, originally announced during the July 2nd Fan First Friday, officially kicked off on August 2nd with the first of many product reveals. Coming straight from the pages of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover in 2019/2020, the first set includes Leonardo morphing into the Blue Ranger and Donatello morphing into the Black Ranger.

This is a Fan Channel product – meaning it can be found at Gamestop, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store and Hasbro Pulse (currently sold out there). Below is the description and promo images for this set! Stay tuned because this won’t be the last crossover set to be revealed!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 6” LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED DONATELLO BLACK RANGER AND LEONARDO BLUE RANGER Collab 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $52.99 /Available: Spring 2022)

COWABUNGA DUDES, DUDETTES, AND DUDERINOS… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! In the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, the teens from Angel Grove are cut off from their powers, and Donatello and Leonardo use the Rangers’ morphers to become the new Black and Blue Rangers. This MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES 6” LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED DONATELLO BLACK RANGER AND LEONARDO BLUE RANGER Collab 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the Boom! Comics crossover miniseries, with over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles with Ranger helmet or without (it’s turtle time!). This bodacious 2-pack also includes multiple character-inspired collab accessories, like Donnie’s staff merged with the Black Ranger Power Axe, Leo’s katana merged with the Blue Ranger’s Power Lance, and blast effect pieces, along with an extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display.

Includes: 2 figures, 5 accessories, extra heads, and extra hands.

Look for more collectible figures in the Lightning Collection. Each sold separately. Subject to availability.

NEWS – Hasbro PulseCon 2021 Exclusive – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Pudgy Pig

Originally revealed from io9 / Gizmodo, Hasbro has announced the Power Rangers exclusive for Hasbro PulseCon 2021 – Pudgy Pig.

First seen in the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season 1 episode “Food Fight”, Pudgy Pig is the fourth monster in the Monsters line of Lightning Collection figures. Below is the official description and high resolution press images.

Hasbro PulseCon’s date has not been announced at this time, but we will let you know when it is!

Update: The press release originally said $45, unfortunately this was a misprint. Hasbro Pulse currently lists the figure at $57.99.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN PUDGY PIG Figure PulseCon 2021 Exclusive
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $57.99/Available: Fall 2021)

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 fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

GO GO BACK TO ERNIE’S JUICE BAR with the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN PUDGY PIG Figure. Who can forget the iconic first appearance of Pudgy Pig? When the Youth Center hosts a Cultural Food Festival, Rita sends Pudgy Pig to ruin the festivities. The PUDGY PIG Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, food fight accessories, oversized fork and knife weapon accessories and blast effect piece for more ways to play or display. To add onto the fun, the figure comes in premium, 90s-inspired lunchbox packaging to take you back to the days at the lunch table with that classic lunchbox inspo in mind. WARNING: the PUDGY PIG Figure does not include real food, but it does include fake food accessories inspired by the potbellied porcine’s appearance in the season 1 episode, “Food Fight.” GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available exclusively on Hasbro Pulse in the US, Canada & UK in Fall 2021.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 184

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!

Happy Birthday (two weeks ago) to host Eric, because Fan First Friday delivered a lot of news regarding the Lightning Collection and the Dino Fury toy line!

We recap it all including Power Morphicon Light Collection reveal, the Reebok and Power Rangers shoe line, BOOM! Studios comic news and everything revealed during the Power Rangers Fan First Friday on July 2. Are likeness rights holding back certain figures in the Lightning Collection? Do the past actions of actors affect a toy release?

Basically, where the heck is SPD Yellow? All this and more on this episode of RCPH!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 184 – “Rangers Talk Fan First Fridays and News

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 183

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!

Eric is joined by Callum of the Lightning Collective Podcast for a new Ranger Nation Spotlight!

The Lighting Collective is a podcast centered around Power Rangers. From the beloved TV show, to the movies, or toys and comics, they discuss it all fortnightly on Sundays.

Currently celebrating their one year anniversary, the Lightning Collective podcast talks with members of Ranger Nation and interviews various cast members of the shows and behind the scenes for Hasbro’s Lightning Collection.

In the episode we discuss how the podcast started, Callum’s history with the franchise, being a fan in the UK and discussing the Lightning Collection line with the newly announced Zeo Cogs 2-pack!

This one’s a banger!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 183 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Callum of Lightning Collective Podcast

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NEWS – Power Rangers Fan First Friday July 2021 – ALL NEW 6” Lightning Collection Figures and more

Hasbro just rolled out some MORPHINOMINAL news today during its Power Rangers Fan First Friday livestream with all new additions to the Lightning Collection including the 6” In Space Phantom Ranger, 6” Dino Charge Green Ranger, 6” Zeo Yellow Ranger, In Space Pink Ranger and 6” Mighty Morphin Eye Guy Figures!

Pre-orders are live now at HasbroPulse.com. See below for more product details along with high-res images.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PHANTOM RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

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 fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!  In the IN SPACE TV series, the mysterious Phantom Ranger aids the POWER RANGERS in their quest to protect Earth, deriving his powers, like invisibility, from his Power Ruby. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PHANTOM RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, Turbo Navigator weapon accessory, 2 blast effect pieces, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the DINO CHARGE TV series, Riley, the quiet and disciplined Green Ranger powered by the velociraptor, is a fierce fighter despite being a bit younger than the other Rangers. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE GREEN RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without his helmet, Dino Charge Morpher, Dino Saber accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO YELLOW RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the ZEO TV series, the up-beat and athletic Zeo Yellow Ranger, Tanya, radiates positivity, ever mindful of the tremendous power she wields when defending the Earth. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” ZEO YELLOW RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, Zeo Pistol, Zeo Blade, Double Clubs accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display.GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PINK RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the IN SPACE TV series, the bold and rebellious In Space Pink Ranger, Cassie, will do anything for her friends, especially when it comes to defeating villainous monsters. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE PINK RANGER Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, swappable heads to display the Ranger with or without her helmet, Satellite Stunner, Astro Blaster accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN EYE GUY Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99 /Available: 11/1/2021)

Amazon Link (helps support the podcast)
Gamestop

In the MIGHTY MORPHIN TV series, Eye Guy (Created by Finster) was one of Rita Repulsa’s favorite monsters, sent to Earth to capture an extremely smart child’s intelligence. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN EYE GUY Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes separated eye accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com.

 

The full stream can be viewed here:

 

Other announcements included:

  • The JADA Toys – White Ranger 2002 Honda NSX Type-R Japan Spec – Releases Fall 2021

  • Legacy Wars adding Dragon Armor Trini – Available now!

  • Power Month starts August 1 with new product reveals every week with different themes.

  • Tiger Electronics Rerelease – Mighty Morphin Power Rangers LCD Video Game  – August 1st

 

They also revealed Dino Fury Toy updates. For the Combining Zords Wave 1 includes: T-Rex Champion Zord, Tricera Blade/Stego Spine,  Ankylo Hammer/Tiger Claw releasing in the late summer to early fall. Wave 2 will include the Mosa Razor and Ptera Freeze Zords next Spring.

As for the Dino Fury 6″ Basic Figures, Aiyon the Gold Ranger and Void Knight are releasing with their accessories and Keys. There will also be an Amazon Exclusive Dino Fury Team Pack which includes the Green and Black Rangers, Chromafury Sabers, and Battle Belt buckle.

Finally, it wouldn’t be a Fan First Friday without a tease. Could the Ninjetti figures be on their way?

Stay tuned to Ranger Command for more news as we approach Power Month!

NEWS – Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Dragon Dagger is Back!

Hasbro just announced they are bringing back the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin Dragon Dagger for a second run! The Dragon Dagger will be available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and fan channel retailers nationwide on November 1, 2021.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER

(Ages 18 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: November 1, 2021)

Hasbro’s premium LIGHTNING COLLECTION is going beyond its premium line of figures with role play products like the POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER, the world’s most memorable trumpet knife, aka flute sword! Tommy Oliver used the Dragon Dagger to call the powerful Dragonzord from the sea, and he never even had to move his mouth! With this MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON DAGGER collectible, fans can play some sweet synth tunes, mix up the music in remix mode, or display this epic piece of POWER RANGERS history on their shelves. Ever imagined putting a trumpet knife up to your metallic helmet lips, pressing some buttons, and calling an ancient and powerful zord from the depths of the ocean? Well now you can… still imagine it, but while holding a screen-inspired replica of the iconic flute sword itself, the Dragon Dagger! Inspired by the weapon/instrument from MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, this collectible features lights and sounds with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, along with button-activated light and sound effects including the classic Dragonzord call. Go Go Power Rangers! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and fan channel retailers nationwide in November 2021.

Also this week, on Friday, July 2nd at 11am EST a new Fan First Friday for Power Rangers will be live on Hasbro Pulse YouTube Channel!