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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205

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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!

Eric is back with writer Ryan Parrott (@ThatRyanParrott) to discuss the Charge to 100 event and his final regular issue, the milestone Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. Ryan answers a bunch of listener questions and gives behind the scenes perspectives on how the event came together.

This episode covers issues Power Rangers issues 17-22 and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Issue 100. There are major spoilers, so make sure you read the latest issues!

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A special thanks to James from Marshland Media for editing this episode and podcast sponsor, Darling Homebody. Check out the Darling Homebody Shopping Network live on December 1st, 2022 at 6pm CST!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 205 – “Ranger Command Interview – Charge to 100 with Ryan Parrott”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:00:00 – Intro, Convention Catch-up and Rogue Sun Choose Your Own Adventure discussion
  • 0:12:40 – Going back down to one book with Power Rangers 17, Collaborating with Mat Groom
  • 0:16:00 – Fan Questions – Kiya and Grace / Quantum Leap / What would make Ryan come back?
  • 0:30:35 – Fan Questions – Silver Omega Ranger? / Countdown to Ruin tie-in / the Original pitch for Go Go / Writing MMPR Black – Zack and Adam
  • 0:48:00 – Fan Questions – Zack and Trini / Writing for Character’s Personalities
  • 0:58:05 – Power Rangers 17/18 – Pairings and shifting stories
  • 1:02:15 – Power Rangers 19 – Journey growing up / Andros’ covert suit / Why Jason’s Mom?
  • 1:09:55 – Power Rangers 20 – Catching up with Ernie / Reconnecting with Mighty Morphin team
  • 1:14:30 – Power Rangers 21/22 – Morpher Talk / Are they dead? / Omega Gold powers
  • 1:23:50 – MMPR 100 – How the issue came together
  • 1:29:50 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – Trini as Leader / Jason retiring and the voicemail / Death Ranger Questions
  • 1:37:55 – MMPR 100 – Fan Questions – What Ryan wishes he could have added and what couldn’t fit
  • 1:40:00 – Megazord Combinations – Dragon Thunderzord and the Ultra Gold Omegazord
  • 1:45:25 – Tommy and Jason, Andros’ Redemption
  • 1:48:45 – Final Thoughts, Fans and Thanks
  • 1:57:45 – Sponsor: Darling Homebody / Outro

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NEWS – Shocking Return of Twisted Villain in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102

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Shocking Return of Twisted Villain in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102
Discover the Bold New Direction for the Rangers’ RECHARGED ERA in November 2022 

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 14, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS)  a global branded entertainment leader, has revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102. The bold and greatly anticipated Reunited, Recharged era of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers continues with the superstar creative lineup of writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (Firefly), colorist Raúl Angulo (Mighty Morphin), and letterer Ed Dukeshire reuniting all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here, available in November 2022.

While the gravest threats to Earth seemed put to rest, the legacy that began in Go Go Power Rangers unfolds in ways no Power Rangers fans could have imagined! As the mystery of what happened on the embattled moon begins to unravel, a villain returns from the past, along with their sick and twisted creation!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102 features main and variant cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Black Panther) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Jenny Frison (Something is Killing the Children), and Dani Pendergast (The Storyteller: Shapeshifters).

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #102 will be available for sale on November 23, 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 204

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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!

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.

Go Go Twitter Spaces!

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

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 203

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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!

Eric and Zach are joined by Nate, a first-time Power Morphicon attendee, to talk all about their experiences during Power Morphicon 7 this past August. What observations did Nate make? How was Zach’s first time hosting convention panels? What fun things happened at the show?

Then, we ask the listeners their favorite PMC moments in our Ranger Nation Answers segment.

PMC returns in 2024…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 203 – “Ranger Command at Power Morphicon 7”

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

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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 Amazon, GameStop, 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 Amazon, GameStop, 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

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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.

COMICS PREVIEW – Power Rangers Solicitations for January 2023

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

There are MAJOR spoilers below, so be warned!

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NEWS – EXCLUSIVE First Look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101

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Bold New Creative Team in MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101
Discover the Reunion of These Fan Favorite Rangers in October 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 18, 2022) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS) a global branded entertainment company, has revealed a first look at MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101. Writer Melissa Flores (Power Rangers, The Dead Lucky), artist Simona Di Gianfelice (All-New Firefly), and Raúl Angulo (Mighty Morphin) reunite all of your favorite Rangers, recharged and ready for a bold new direction for your favorite Teenagers With Attitude that begins right here, available in October 2022.

The CHARGE TO 100 brought everything together in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #100, and now the Rangers’ future unfolds… as the Teenagers with Attitude are forced to contend with lost friends, cosmic threats, and the return of familiar adversaries with terrifying new powers!

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 features main and variant cover art by superstar artist Mateus Manhanini (Black Panther) and variant covers by acclaimed illustrators Bon Bernardo (Mighty Morphin), Francesco Tomaselli (Gunslinger Spawn), David Mack (Norse Mythology III), Rose Besch (Draculina), and Dani Pendergast (The Storyteller: Shapeshifters).

MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Alice Ever After by Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Atreides from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Dev Pramanik; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

Print copies of MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS #101 will be available for sale on October 26, 2022 at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you), or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers like comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 29 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with over 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the series launched its 29th overall season in Spring 2022, with season two of “Power Rangers Dino Fury,” which airs exclusively on Netflix in the U.S. with new episodes released September 29. Recently on National Power Rangers Day, the 30th season “Power Rangers: Cosmic Fury” was also announced to debut in 2023.

For continuing news on the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS comic books and more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Reveals Exclusive Variants for Bestselling Series This Local Comic Shop Day 2022

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In previous years, BOOM! Studios partnered with Local Comic Shop Day for exclusive covers and sets.

Below you’ll find their press release for their Local Comic Shop Day offerings for 2022, including a long time request from fans of Power Rangers. The MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant completes the set of New York Comic Con 2019 “Slice Edition” covers by artist Simone Di Meo.

Below is the complete press release from BOOM! Studios.

BOOM! Studios Reveals Exclusive Variants for Bestselling Series This Local Comic Shop Day 2022
Discover the Limited Edition Items Available Exclusively at Local Comic Shops on Wednesday, Nov 23, 2022

LOS ANGELES, CA (October 13, 2022) – BOOM! Studios revealed today four highly collectible exclusive variant covers for several of their bestselling and upcoming must-read series, available on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY 2022, taking place on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 only at participating comics retailers. To find your participating local comic shop, visit localcomicshopday.com.

These four stunning variant covers feature highly-anticipated art from superstar illustrators, including:

  • Behold, Behemoth #1 LCSD Exclusive Gatefold Variant by artist Vincenzo Riccardi

  • Grim #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant (Foil) by series artist Flaviano

  • MMPR / TMNT II #1 Ashcan LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Simone Di Meo

  • Once Upon a Time at the End of the World #1 LCSD Exclusive Variant by artist Naomi Franquiz

LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY is an annual event that began in 2014, conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO, the only trade organization dedicated to the progress of direct market comic book retailers, to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their unique and vital role as the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your Local Comic Shop!

BOOM! Studios is home to critically acclaimed original series, including BRZRKR by Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt, and Ron Garney; Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera; Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Basilisk by Cullen Bunn and Jonas Scharf; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; and the upcoming The Approach by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Jesus Hervas, Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan, Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; and Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: Waters of Kanly from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Francesco Mortarino; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and Magic from Jed McKay and Ig Guara.

For continuing news on LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY visit localcomicshopday.com and for more from BOOM! Studios, stay tuned to boom-studios.com and follow @boomstudios on Twitter.

For more on Power Rangers, please visit www.powerrangers.com and follow Power Rangers on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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

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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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