GUEST EDITORIAL – Consistently Inconsistent – Power Rangers Lightning Collection

Consistently Inconsistent: The Power Rangers Lightning Collection

Guest Editorial by Mike (@BigMike8109 on Twitter)

The time was August 2018 at Power Morphicon. There I was, along with a room full of fans, waiting for the announcement of what Hasbro was going to do first with their newly acquired toy line for Power Rangers. We all sat there as they introduced us to the Lightning Collection; new 6-inch highly articulated and painted action figures. They even showed off a video of their first figure – Mighty Morphin White Ranger Tommy Oliver himself! The crowd went wild, mainly because it wasn’t the Green Ranger version of Tommy, but the second leader of the team version. What really got people hyped up was the announcement of head sculpts and tons of accessories that were all included with an amazing price of $19.99 USD!

It was truly great to see Hasbro show off what they could do with the brand with just the first of many figures to come. Here we are in December 2020 and we’re well over 60 figures deep into the line. We’ve got a mix of teams, helmets, villains, a possible Megazord, and role play items like the Dragon Dagger. There is one thing that stands out in the vast Morphin Grid of things to collect; it’s apparent not every team is represented yet and some odd things stand out. I’m here to talk about one thing that’s consistent with each figure that has more than two team members represented and that is: it’s really inconsistent.

I won’t be talking about missing paint, odd choices for accessories, or why some figures didn’t get a head sculpt. Yes, I’m looking at you Ranger Slayer and Magna Defender! What I will be talking about is why some people might have a hard time displaying full teams when they’re completed because of one main reason: the figures aren’t painted the same way on each Ranger from that team. Below, I’m going to go by the seasons that have multiple rangers in the line and where the paint is, or isn’t, or is just different. Some of it is nitpicking on my part, but it’s still something I want to point out. Lets get wild!

Dino Charge

First up: Dino Charge Red and Dino Charge Black. Let’s take a look at the Dino Com Buckle on Red: it’s painted yellow on the trim, black on the inside and the Dino logo is silver. Which, as far as I know, is show accurate. Looking at Dino Charge Black, it’s the same, but not by much. The Dino Com Buckle on Black has yellow trim – and that’s where the similarities stop. The colors are swapped with silver being the inside and black being the Dino logo.

Power Rangers Lighting Collection – Dino Charge Belt Comparison

Another inconsistency is that while the silver on Dino Charge Red’s gloves are painted the screen accurate silver, Black and Gold are missing this detail.

Power Rangers Lighting Collection – Dino Charge Gloves Comparison

The accessories are also not the same paint-wise. Red’s Dino Saber is painted show accurate for the most part, but Black’s isn’t. The yellow part of the same piece stops at what they assumed was the hilt. Finally, there’s the Dino Charge Morphers: they are both different shades of yellow all together.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Dino Charge Accessories Comparison

In Space

Let’s Rocket to In Space Red and In Space Yellow. Looking at the neck of the Red Ranger, you can see it’s a basic yellow paint application. But when compared to the Yellow Ranger, she clearly has a more shiny gold – which wasn’t the way it was presented on the show. Again, if you’re paying attention to the detail it’s noticeable but for some displaying on a shelf far away they might not notice. Looking at the accessories they both seem to be well painted.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – In Space Neck Colors Comparison

S.P.D.

Now for an S.P.D. Emergency! At first glance you might not notice any inconsistencies unless you are really looking. The “SPD” on S.P.D. Red is a basic grey with the “SPD” letters in white, but on S.P.D. Blue it’s a thicker rectangle and a lighter shade of grey with the “SPD” letters placed higher. Going off the promo pics of S.P.D. Pink, the badge is black and thinner than Red or Blue and the “SPD” letters are not centered.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – SPD Badge Comparison

Jumping to the Delta Morphers, Red and Blue are nearly identical, but the inconsistency is with Pink’s Morpher. It has a silver outline and “SPD” down the middle, but is missing the other words on the Morpher and not painted white like Red and Blue.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – SPD Delta Morphers Comparison

Dino Thunder

Dino Thunder, Power Up! So far, we got the Red Ranger and White Ranger with the Blue Ranger coming in March 2021. I wont be comparing the White Ranger’s suits to the rest, but I will point out that only the Red Ranger got the paint on the back of gloves while Blue and White did not.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Dino Thunder Gloves Comparison

Looking at Red and Blue side by side you’d be hard press to notice any inconsistences, but there are a few. Red doesn’t have the gold trim around the neck that Blue has. Their Dino Morphers are not painted the same either. Red has a solid red paint job to match his ranger color, while Blue is white to match the diamond pattern of his. Just to nitpick, both have silver outlines on their helmets when it’s suppose to be white. Heck, it’s even white on the box art!

Finally, much like the Dino Charge figures, the backs of the gloves are missing paint – white on the Blue Ranger and black on the White Ranger. The Red Ranger is consistent with screen accuracy.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Dino Thunder Body Details

Zeo

Stronger then before, Go Zeo! Looking at Zeo Ranger V Red, Zeo Ranger III Blue and the upcoming Zeo Ranger IV Green, there are some small differences between them. Each seem to be painted with matching gold trim and the correct shade of their color.

The inconsistency however, lies with the helmets. Zeo Green and Zeo Blue have a silver trim around their visors, while Zeo Red is painted white. The white trim is the correct show accurate color, but why they don’t at least have matching silver or white is beyond me.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Zeo helmets comparison

Another inconsistency is that on Zeo Blue, the butterfly joint is painted with a strip of white to match the area on the shoulders. Green and Red are missing this detail.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Zeo butterfly joint comparison. Credit – TokuChris

We won’t get into why Zeo Blue doesn’t have his weapon, yet Zeo Red and Zeo Green do.

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers

Now let’s GO GO take a look at the team that started it all, Mighty Morphin’! There’s actually only a few things here that don’t match and it’s really only on two of the figures. With the Power Morphers on the belts, only the Black Ranger is missing the red outline around the Power Coin. Everyone else has it and even the Green Ranger‘s morpher is correctly painted gold. The weird thing here is that this is the second Black Ranger released. The first one was the Walgreens’ exclusive Armored (Dragon Shield) version. Taken from the only episode to air with this power up, “Oyster Stew”, this version of the figure has the Power Morpher painted correctly! Why didn’t Hasbro take that mold and just remove the Dragon Shield? I don’t know.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – MMPR belts comparison

My second nitpick of this team has been wildly documented on my personal twitter and within the fandom/collecting space. The second release of the Green Ranger is missing the diamonds under his shield. The first release was part of the “Fighting Spirit” two-pack, which had everything from that episode of Dino Thunder accurately painted. This includes the silver stripe on his helmet and the silver Power Morpher! Why Hasbro didn’t look at both figures and merge them to make a completely show accurate Green Ranger is beyond me. When asked during Hasbro PulseCon, they passed it off as Green not having the diamonds sometimes, which isn’t true at all, but I digress.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – MMPR Green diamond comparison. Note: Press photo on left does not reflect final color of the shield.

So not a lot to talk about with America’s first Power Rangers team, but it’s not the first completed team in the Lighting Collection line…

The Psycho Rangers are the first completed team in the Lightning Collection line. They’re also the only team to get a complete set packed together, all five Psycho Rangers are included. Originally, when I first looked at the Psycho Rangers plus Psycho Green, I didn’t notice anything wrong with their paint consistency. BUT there is something inconsistent! The back of the box shows their belt buckles are outlined with their respected colors, but only Psycho Pink has that paint in the pack. You could say Psycho Black has it too, but who really knows? So 4 out of the 6 Psycho Rangers are painted inconsistently.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection – Psycho Rangers – Belt Outlines


A lot of these details are not deal breakers for most people, in fact, quite a lot of people. This includes myself, since I’ll buy each figure as they come out. However, the worry of consistent inconsistencies remains each time a new member of a team is introduced. We don’t know yet if anything from Time Force or the Metallic Armor figures will be different since those only have one ranger represented. We may never know the reasons why the paint is different across a team. And I don’t think that if we ask that will get a straight answer, or an answer at all. Some say, “It only costs $19.99, calm down!”, but I say if you’re gonna mess up, then at least mess up consistently.

Bonus!

Activate Beast Powers! Beast Morphers Red and Blue are consistent with their paint applications. So fingers crossed Yellow gets released and matches them perfectly!

Credit:

Written/Pictures by Mike (@BigMike8109 on Twitter)
Edited by Eric Berry (@trekkieb47)
Press Photos from Hasbro

Last Edit – 12/26/2020 – Zeo butterfly joints, Dino Charge gloves, Psycho Rangers

NEWS – ALL NEW Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 8 Action Figures!

Wave 8 of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection was officially announced today on the Power Rangers Twitter – New Power Rangers Lightning Collection Dino Thunder Blue Ranger, S.P.D. Pink Ranger, Lost Galaxy Red Ranger and Zeo IV Green Ranger  figures are now available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse! Use our Amazon Affiliate Links to help support Ranger Command Power Hour!

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER BLUE RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 4/1/2021)
Amazon Link (Supports the podcast)
Hasbro Pulse 

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 Mighty Morphin to the Dino Fury. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro! (Power Rangers toys each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Dino Thunder Blue 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, Thundermax Saber, Thundermax Blaster, and Tricera Shield accessories, with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Includes figure, 4 accessories, alternate head, and 2 extra hands. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure premium painted details and design inspired by the Dino series. The Dino Thunder Blue Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without. Using the power of the Blue Dino Gem, Ethan becomes the Dino Thunder Blue Ranger.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION S.P.D. PINK RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 4/1/2021)
Amazon Link (Supports the podcast)
Hasbro Pulse 

This 6-inch Lightning Collection S.P.D. 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, Delta Morpher, multiple modes of the Deltamax Striker accessories, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Includes: figure, 5 accessories, alternate head, and 2 extra hands. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure premium painted details and design inspired by the S.P.D. series. The S.P.D. Pink Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in her helmet and one without. Sydney has the enhanced genetic ability to alter her molecular structure, including forming the “Fist of Iron” as a S.P.D. Pink Ranger.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION LOST GALAXY RED RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 4/1/2021)
Amazon Link (Supports the podcast)
Hasbro Pulse 

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Lost Galaxy Red 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, Quasar Launcher and Magna Talon accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Includes figure, 3 accessories, alternate head, and 2 extra hands. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure premium painted details and design inspired by the Power Rangers Lost Galaxy series. The Lost Galaxy Red Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without. Using the power of the Red Quasar Saber, Leo becomes the Lost Galaxy Red Ranger.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZEO IV GREEN RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 4/1/2021)
Amazon Link (Supports the podcast)
Hasbro Pulse 

This 6-inch Lightning Collection Zeo 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, Zeo Power Pod Sword, Zeo IV Power Axes, and Zeo Laser Pistol accessories with blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Includes figure, 5 accessories, alternate head, and 2 extra hands. This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure premium painted details and design inspired by the Zeo TV series. Using the power of the Rectangle Sub-Crystal, Adam becomes the Zeo IV Green Ranger.

NEWS – Power Rangers Dino Fury & Fan First Friday Reveals

Today, Hasbro had a jam packed Fan First Friday for Power Rangers.

The full cast for the highly-anticipated Power Rangers Dino Fury series adapted from Sentai’s Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger are:

  • Russell Curry: Zayto – Red Ranger
  • Hunter Deno: Amelia – Pink Ranger
  • Kai Moya: Ollie – Blue Ranger
  • Tessa Rao: Izzy – Green Ranger
  • Chance Perez: Javi – Black Ranger

When an army of powerful alien beings is unleashed on Earth threatening life as we know it, a brand-new team of Power Rangers, fueled by the pre-historic power of the dinosaurs, are recruited to deal with the threat.

In addition, fans were treated to a sneak peak during the stream for the first look at Dino Fury toys including the standard action figure line, Zords and Battle Attacker figures.

Finally, new Lightning Collection figures went up for preorder. Announced at Hasbro PulseCon, we were given official press images from Hasbro.

LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS:

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! Bigger, badder, and occasionally scarier, the LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS celebrates the best (and sometimes weirdest) monsters in POWER RANGERS history. The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN KING SPHINX 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes attachable wings, Sphinx Scepter accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Created by Finster from clay and Egyptian sand, KING SPHINX uses mighty wings to throw his enemies off balance. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MONSTERS MIGHTY MORPHIN PUMPKIN RAPPER 8” Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, includes pumpkin accessories, vine tentacle accessory, power blast effect accessory, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. The PUMPKIN RAPPER is, well, a rapping pumpkin monster… created to destroy the POWER RANGERS. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.

LIGHTNING COLLECTION VERSUS 2-PACKS:

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SQUAD B BLUE RANGER VERSUS SQUAD A BLUE Ranger 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Squad B Blue Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character-inspired accessories, and a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. The S.P.D. B Squad faces off against the A Squad, who betrayed Space Patrol Delta to join Emperor Gruumm. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS ASTRONEMA 2-Pack
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $39.99/Available: Spring 2021)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” IN SPACE RED RANGER VERSUS ASTRONEMA 2-Pack features action figures with premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show and over 20 points of articulation in each figure for high poseability. Plus, swappable heads to display the Red Ranger with or without his helmet, multiple character inspired accessories, a blast effect piece, and extra pairs of hands for more ways to play or display. Astronema lives to destroy the Power Rangers, but Andros and his team will fight to stop her! GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available now for pre-order on Amazon and Hasbro Pulse.

 

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 168

Hasbro PulseCon

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!

Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss all of the Power Rangers news of the week and review everything ranger related from Hasbro PulseCon!

There was a lot of news on the gaming side, including Renegade Games expanding their partnership with Hasbro, the new Power Rangers Gaming site, new virtual conventions and more! What’s the deal with Dino Fury’s episode count? There’s a small debate about the better system for Battle for the Grid (Xbox… of course).

Then, it’s Hasbro PulseCon time! How did Hasbro’s first virtual convention go for Power Rangers? Zach and Eric sidetrack about the Ghostbusters panel. The hosts discuss future Lightning Collection two packs they’d love to see. Are the Retro Morphin figures secretly NFL Quarterbacks? Find out when we break down all of the toy announcements made during the show.

Finally, we review the Power Rangers Entertainment Panel, including the Beast Morphers cast discussion, bloopers and the Dino Fury partial cast announcement and teaser video. And in our Ranger Nation Answers segment, we read your comments about your favorite part of the convention.

Pumpkin Spice is very nice.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 168 – “Rangers Talk Hasbro PulseCon”

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NEWS – Hasbro PulseCon 2020 Power Rangers Reveals

Hasbro just wrapped two successful days of its first-ever virtual convention, Hasbro PulseCon, hosted by Jackie Jennings, SYFY Wire on-air correspondent, writer, and producer. The con was action-packed, featuring musical guests and engaging concert experiences from Fallout BoyLights and Jack Black and Kyle Gass of Tenacious D, several appearances by the energetic John Cena who moderated a live Q&A with Tenacious D and served as judge of the cosplay contest, as well as a live Q&A with Fall Out Boy which closed out the event.

For Power Rangers, the brand team panel gave first-looks at the Retro-Morphin Figures and Zeo Megazord, along with a number of Lightning Collection products like the new wave of figures and Metallic Pink Ranger, with sneak peeks at the Monsters and Versus 2-Packs.

Moderated by Andre Meadows of “Black Nerd Comedy,” the entertainment panel reunited the cast of Power Rangers Beast Morphers – Rorrie Travis, Jackie Scislowski, Jazz Baduwalia, Abe Rodriguez, Colby Strong and Liana Ramirez– as they talked about filming, life as Rangers and the importance diversity and inclusion play in the Power Rangers franchise. Fun clips were shown including one with fellow castmates Cosme Flores and Kristina Ho, a hilarious bloopers reel and a Dino crossover sneak-peek. The panel – and overall PulseCon brand programming – ended on an epic note as the Power Rangers Dino Fury sneak-peek clip took the screen, followed by an exclusive cast reveal of the Red, Pink and Blue Dino Fury Rangers!

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In case you missed it, the full two days will be available on Monday, 9/28 on the Hasbro Pulse YouTube channel. 

POWER RANGERS PULSECON 2020 REVEALS

POWER RANGERS ZEO MEGAZORD 12-INCH Figure
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $69.99/Available: September 2020)

This highly poseable POWER RANGERS ZEO MEGAZORD 12-INCH Figure is inspired by the classic 90s television show and comes with 5 helmets, wings and a sword accessory. Each helmet represents the power of a different ZEO POWER RANGER and in the TV show gives the MEGAZORD different abilities. The second major version of POWER RANGERS, POWER RANGERS ZEO takes place right after MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS. Also, we’re not just going to package the ZEO MEGAZORD in plain old carboard. As if! This package artwork was inspired by the 1990s branding. Perfect for display in any fan’s collection or for posing out at play time! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection. Each sold separately. Available as a See Now Buy Now on EntertainmentEarth.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN METALLIC ARMOR PINK RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: 11/15/2020)

When Kimberly leaves the team, Kat steps up and becomes the second MIGHTY MORPHIN PINK RANGER… “METALLIC ARMOR, POWER UP!” Inspired by the classic season 3 episode “Master Vile and the Metallic Armor,” the LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN METALLIC ARMOR PINK RANGER Figure is treated with a special sparkly deco. This 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, Power Bow, arrow, and Blade Blaster accessories, and blast effect piece for more ways to play or display. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com in the US & Canada only.

 

RETRO-MORPHIN FIGURE ASSORTMENT:

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN RED RANGER JASON FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

IT’S RETRO-MORPHIN TIME! Inspired by the classic MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV show from the nineties, the RETRO-MORPHIN figures bring back head-flipping, morphin action! The POWER RANGERS legacy of fun action figures continues, with RETRO-MORPHIN figures for kids and new fans just discovering the awesome action of POWER RANGERS or collectors who want to build, rebuild, or fill out their collection. The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN RED RANGER JASON FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Jason morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Red Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Jason’s Power Sword is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLUE RANGER BILLY FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLUE RANGER BILLY FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Billy morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Blue Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Billy’s Power Lance is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLACK RANGER ZACK FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN BLACK RANGER ZACK FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Zack morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Black Ranger head flips, “morphing” him into his helmeted Ranger form. Zack’s Power Axe is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN PINK RANGER KIMBERLY FLIPHEAD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2021)

The POWER RANGERS RETRO-MORPHIN PINK RANGER KIMBERLY FLIPHEAD Figure lets kids and fans imagine Kimberly morphing into action. Relive, revisit, or just appreciate the decade that brought you MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS with this figure inspired by the classics. Press the action figure’s belt buckle and the Pink Ranger head flips, “morphing” her into her helmeted Ranger form. Kimberly’s Power Bow is included as an accessory to add to the morphinominal action. Go Go POWER RANGERS! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gears to create a morphinominal collection, including other RETRO-MORPHIN figures, LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, and more. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on Walmart.com.

 

LIGHTNING COLLECTION WAVE 7 FIGURE ASSORTMENT:

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO THUNDER RED 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, Thundermax Saber and Tyranno Staff accessories, a blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN 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, Dragon Dagger and Sword of Darkness accessories, a blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

 

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN Z PUTTY Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $22.99/Available: 12/1/2020)

This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN Z PUTTY Figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, blast effect pieces, removeable armor, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. When Lord Zedd arrives on the moon, he replaces Rita’s Putty Patrollers with new Putties, imbued with his evil power. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on EntertainmentEarth.com and Walmart.com.

NEWS – Lightning Collection Dino Thunder White Ranger and Head Replacement Program

It might not be a surprise for fans who follow Josh Perry’s (@LightningFigPR) Lightning Log Book , or many of the other toy finders in Ranger Nation, but yesterday Power Rangers officially announced the Dino Thunder White Ranger figure.

Due to fan reactions regarding missing paint applications, a replacement program has been set up at https://consumercare.hasbro.com/en-us

A link is also available for live chat at: https://hasbro-new.custhelp.com/

Hours of the Live Chat are:

  • Monday – Thursday: 09:00 AM – 03:00 PM EDT
  • Friday: 09:00 AM – 01:00 PM EDT

Host Eric Berry had to submit the following:

Others in the fandom have had different requirements of verification, so your mileage may vary!

Below are pictures of the figure and an official description:

  • 6-INCH SCALE COLLECTIBLE DINO THUNDER WHITE RANGER ACTION FIGURE: This Power Rangers Lightning Collection action figure has premium painted details and design inspired by the Dino Thunder series.
  • INCLUDES CHARACTER-INSPIRED ACCESSORIES: This Dino Thunder White Ranger toy includes multiple character-inspired accessories, and swappable heads, one of the Ranger in his helmet and one without
  • INSPIRED BY POWER RANGERS DINO THUNDER: While investigating his father, Trent Fernandez-Mercer comes into contact with the White Dino Gem, morphing into the White Dino Thunder Ranger

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the Beast Morphers back to the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the Power Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating ranger teams from Mighty Morphin to the Beast Morphers. Imagine all the action of Power Rangers with toys from Hasbro!  (Power Rangers toys each sold separately. Subject to availability.)

This 6-inch Lightning Collection White 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, Drago Sword accessory, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Go Go Power Rangers!

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 165

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!

In this Ranger Nation Spotlight, Eric talks with Josh Perry (@LivingRangerKey) of @LightningFigPR, a fan page dedicated to all news, leaks, releases, & anything Power Rangers Lightning Collection related! This includes his comprehensive Lightning Log Book, a chronicle of the history and breakdown of the Lightning Collection. He is also a member of RRR The Streets and his own YouTube Channel @TokuTopics.

We discuss his journey in the fandom as part of the next generation of Power Rangers fans in Ranger Nation, his projects and we breakdown the news (or lack thereof) surrounding Hasbro’s most recent Fan First Friday for Power Rangers. Josh also answers some questions from our listeners.

Don’t let a lawnmower abduct you.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 165 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight: Josh Perry – The Living Ranger Key”

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NEWS – ALL NEW Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 6 Action Figures!

Wave 6 of the Power Rangers Lightning Collection was officially announced today during Hasbro’s first Fan First Friday livestream  for Power Rangers– New Power Rangers Lightning Collection Zeo Red Ranger, Mighty Morphin Black Ranger, In Space Yellow Ranger and Mighty Morphin Goldar 6-inch figures are now available for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse!

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZEO RED RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 9/1/2020)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZEO RED 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, Zeo Power Pod Sword, Zeo Power Sword, and Zeo Laser Pistol accessories, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO 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 MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 9/1/2020)

Zack Taylor is an easygoing teenager with attitude who becomes the original Black Power Ranger. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN BLACK 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, Power Axe and Blade Blaster accessories, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO 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 IN SPACE YELLOW RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 9/1/2020)

The kind-hearted and optimistic Ashley Hammond leaves the Earth to protect the universe as the Yellow Power Ranger. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION IN SPACE 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, Star Slinger and Astro Blaster accessories, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO 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 MIGHTY MORPHIN GOLDAR FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: 9/1/2020)

Goldar is Rita Repulsa’s number one general, dedicated to destroying the Power Rangers. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN GOLDAR figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by the show, over 20 points of articulation for high poseability, character-inspired sword accessory, blast effect piece, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com

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

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


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLACK RANGER

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

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From the BEAST MORPHERS back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

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

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 163

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 163

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 we continue our review of Boom! Studios Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers comics with guest co-hosts Chris (@TokuChris) of PwrRngr.com (@PwrRngr), Chris (@clong83) from Geek Each Week (@geekeachweek), Derek (@DerekBGayle), and Ro (@RoliverQueen_) and Five (@SentaiFive) from The Leg10n Of Boom (@Leg10nOfBoom)!

We review the conclusion of Necessary Evil with Go Go Power Rangers issues 26-32 and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers issues 46-50!

We also discuss the latest news including MMPR Issue 50 second printing, press images for Hasbro Lightning Collection, Battle for the Grid Season 3 and more! Finally, we read your responses to our Ranger Nation Answers question where we asked our listeners about how they felt about the ending of Necessary Evil. Where do they think the comics will go story wise in upcoming issues?

Omega now, Omega forever!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 163 – “Boom Studios Power Rangers Comics Part 9: Necessary Evil Part 2”

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