Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 138

RoboGoat

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 we present the RoboGoat Nation interview of RoboGoat. Robogoat is a mythical cyborg goat brought to life from an illustration in Tommy Oliver‘s “Myths and Legends” book by Lord Zedd.

He has starred in numerous television shows such as Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers (The Green Dream, Zedd’s Monster Mash, The Wedding Parts 2 & 3, Master Vile and the Metallic Armor Part 3), Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers In Space, Power Rangers Lost Galaxy, Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue; and many more.

We can guarantee, this is someone no one in Ranger Nation has interviewed. Enjoy the show!

A special thanks to Kenn Glenn (@TheKennGlenn) for playing and voicing RoboGoat. April Fools.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 138 – “Ranger Command Interview: RoboGoat”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137

Amy Jo Johnson C2E2

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!

Hosts Eric and Theresa (@thetg17) discuss their time at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2). Listen as we talk about our favorite panels, our friends at the show, advice from Yakko (Rob Paulsen) of the Animaniacs, geeking out about cosplay and more!

Then, we present Amy Jo Johnson‘s interview panel from March 23rd, Saturday of the convention. What did Eric and Theresa think of the panel? Listen and find out!

A big thanks to C2E2 for hosting an amazing show for the past 10 years! Here’s to 10 more!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 137 – “Ranger Command at C2E2 2019”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 049

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 third Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach watch Power Rangers Samurai “Unexpected Arrival”. Who is the mysterious and creepy visitor to wherever the Nighlok they live?

We also discuss the latest news including Beast Morphers Wave 1 toys found in Canada, MMPR: The Movie coming to a standalone Blu-ray release this summer and the synopsis for PRBM Episode Four – “Digital Deception”.

Then, we answer a Question from Ranger Nation: Are the Lightning Collection figures a suitable replacement for MMPR Figuarts? Finally, we tease an upcoming interview that no one in Power Rangers podcasting has ever achieved.

It’s going to be Golden…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 049 – “Rangers Commentary – Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session – Unexpected Arrival”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 048

United We Stand

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 second Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric and A.P. watch Power Rangers Megaforce“United We Stand”. What is the secret behind Gia and Emma’s friendship and what does it have to do with a very special flower?

We also share our thoughts on the Power Rangers Beast Morphers trailer and intro theme and read reactions from our listeners in Ranger Nation. Was the theme song a hit?

Finally, we answer your Questions from Ranger Nation. Eric breaks down the Boom! Studios comics for A.P., hopes for what they might adapt from Go-Busters into Beast Morphers, and we discuss the kiss that was cut from the finale of Ninja Steel.

LOGIC. FACTS.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 048 – “Rangers Commentary – Secret Ranger Fan’s Super Subtext Slam Session – United We Stand”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 135

Hasbro Toy Fair

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!

Ahead of our discussion of Toy Fair, we present an edited version of the Hasbro Toy Fair Q&A session with the members of the Power Rangers Brand Team:

  • Jason Bischoff – Director, Global Franchise Creative (Power Rangers)
  • Vanessa Fung – Product Designer (Power Rangers and OverWatch)
  • Bethany Bamrick – Senior Brand Manager, Global Brand Strategy & Marketing at Hasbro for Power Rangers

The hosts discuss some of the biggest news items over the past couple weeks, including everything you wanted to know about Toy Fair New York and Hasbro Toy Fair! We talk about our excitement over the Power Rangers Beast Morphers premiere date revealed at the Hasbro Investor call, a new live stage show and fan experience, Boom! Studios next arc for Power Rangers, DJ White Shadow remixes, and the Lightning Collection announcement.

Plus, we review the complete Power Rangers Beast Morphers toy line that debuted at Hasbro’s Toy Fair Showroom. From role play items and zords to figures and PlaySkool, we give our reactions and excitement for everything that was on display.

Finally, we answer your Questions from Ranger Nation and read your Ranger Nation Answers for what our listeners liked the most from the show and their hopes for the Hasbro Era of Power Rangers.

Hype Level 100.

This episode is dedicated to Mike Dent‘s mother, Linda Dent-Widman, who passed away on Valentine’s Day, four days after the release of our Ranger Nation spotlight with him. The story of Linda and the Yellow Ranger figure reminds us of the lengths all moms go through to make their children happy. Please send Mike your thoughts. Cover of The Long and Winding Road by Ryohei Kanayama

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 135 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Mike Dent”

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NEWS – Power Rangers Lightning Collection

During New York Toy Fair Hasbro released details and opened preorders for the Power Rangers Lightning Collection! Hasbro acquired the Power Rangers franchise last year and they are releasing the first set of Power Rangers toys this year, which includes the Lightning Collection. This line of 6” figures features two decades of iconic characters from the storied franchise and are highly-articulated with Photo Real technology for realistic actor likeness.

The figures revealed include:

Wave 1 (spring)

 Also available for pre-orders on Amazon at the link HERE.

Wave 2 (fall)

  • BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure

LIGHTNING COLLECTION

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” FIGURE Assortment

It’s Morphin Time! Introducing a new era of POWER RANGERS collectibles with Hasbro’s all-new POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” Figures! The LIGHTNING COLLECTION features over two decades of iconic characters from this storied franchise, and Hasbro is excited to bring its own take to this premium line. The LIGHTNING COLLECTION’s highly-articulated, 6-inch figures will have best-in-class detailing and design and will feature Photo Real technology for realistic actor likenesses.  Look for the collectible figures in this series, including MIGHTY MORPHIN WHTE RANGER, DINO CHARGE RED RANGER, MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD ZEDD, and POWER RANGERS S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER.


WAVE 1

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN WHITE RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The WHITE RANGER Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and includes two different heads that can be swapped, one of the Ranger in his mask, and another unmasked as Tommy Oliver, as seen in the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Series; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN LORD ZEDD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The LORD ZEDD Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and includes his staff, plus a growth bomb accessory that kids can imagine LORD ZEDD uses to turn the monsters into giant-sized enemies. The Emperor of Evil, LORD ZEDD arrives on Earth to punish Rita Repulsa after her failure to stop the POWER RANGERS. Determined to conquer Earth, ZEDD challenges the Rangers himself.  LORD ZEDD also includes a swappable head & hands. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The S.P.D. SHADOW RANGER Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and features two different heads that can be swapped, one with his mask and helmet, and the other as Anubis Cruger; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. When the Space Patrol Delta A-Squad mysteriously disappears, it’s up to the B-Squad to become S.P.D. Rangers and protect the Earth from its alien enemies! Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” DINO CHARGE RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

The DINO CHARGE RED RANGER Figure features over 20 points of articulation for high poseability and includes two different heads that can be swapped, one of the Ranger in his mask, and another unmasked as Tyler Navarro from DINO CHARGE; figures also include swappable hands and 2 accessories. Powered by Energem crystals that had been left with prehistoric dinosaurs for safekeeping, the Dino Charge Rangers defend the Earth from interstellar outlaws. On a mission to find his father, Tyler Navarro instead finds the red Energem and becomes the Red Ranger. Bonded with the T-Rex Zord, Tyler leads the DINO CHARGE RANGERS. Available for Pre-order now on HasbroPulse.com and other major retailers.


WAVE 2

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2019)

In the BEAST MORPHERS TV series, the laid-back Devon Daniels prefers a life of video games and no responsibility, but steps up as leader of the BEAST MORPHERS as the Cheetah-powered Red Ranger. The BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER Figure includes two different heads that can be swapped—one of the Ranger in his helmet, and another without as Devon Daniels from BEAST MORPHERS. Look for other collectible figures in this series, soon to be announced. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Power Rangers Lightning Collection

NEWS – Hasbro and Kilburn Live Bring Touring Power Rangers Stage Show and Fan Experience to U.S. and Canada

GO GO POWER RANGERS! HASBRO AND KILBURN LIVE BRING TOURING POWER RANGERS STAGE SHOW AND FAN EXPERIENCE TO U.S. AND CANADA

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (FEBRUARY 15, 2019) — Los Angeles-based Kilburn Live and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a global play and entertainment company, announced today that Kilburn will produce and tour a live stage show and fan experience featuring Hasbro’s POWER RANGERS across North America.

The POWER RANGERS live show will expand the POWER RANGERS storytelling with a live stage experience intended for Power Ranger fans of all ages.

“POWER RANGERS is a powerhouse franchise and we’re excited to build upon its 25-year legacy of entertainment and innovation to bring immersive experiences to a new generation of fans.  We’re thrilled to work with Kilburn Live to unlock the potential of the POWER RANGERS Brand Blueprint with the live stage show and fan experience designed to delight existing fans and attract new ones,” said Simon WatersSenior Vice President and GM of Hasbro’s Power Rangers franchise. “Kilburn is a proven leader in executing creative live entertainment experiences  and we know all POWER RANGERS fans and families will find even more ways to engage with their favorite franchise.”

“POWER RANGERS is an iconic brand with passionate fans across the U.S. and Canada and we are honored to bring the stories and characters people know from TV and movies to a live stage show,” said Mark Manuel, CEO of Kilburn Live“Our goal is to create a memorable POWER RANGERS experience the whole family will enjoy.”

Kilburn will be partnering with Koba Entertainment, a leading family entertainment live touring company, on the North American tour. Tour dates and cities will be announced later this year.

ABOUT KILBURN LIVE

Kilburn Live produces high quality, family live entertainment content. Kilburn’s portfolio of projects include several original productions as well as licensed properties in partnership with some of the world’s most well-known and beloved IP. A division of Kilburn Media, a diversified media and entertainment company, Kilburn Live’s mission is to help families get off of their screens and experience life together. For more information, go to www.kilburnmedia.com.

ABOUT HASBRO

Hasbro (NASDAQ: HAS) is a global play and entertainment company committed to Creating the World’s Best Play Experiences. From toys and games to television, movies, digital gaming and consumer products, Hasbro offers a variety of ways for audiences to experience its iconic brands, including NERF, MY LITTLE PONY, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, MONOPOLY, BABY ALIVE and MAGIC: THE GATHERING, as well as premier partner brands. Through its entertainment labels, Allspark Pictures and Allspark Animation, the Company is building its brands globally through great storytelling and content on all screens. Hasbro is committed to making the world a better place for children and their families through corporate social responsibility and philanthropy. Hasbro ranked No. 5 on the 2018 100 Best Corporate Citizens list by CR Magazine, and has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute for the past seven years. Learn more at www.hasbro.com, and follow us on Twitter (@Hasbro) and Instagram (@Hasbro).

Power Rangers Live Show

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 134

Mike Dent

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!

Our Ranger Nation Spotlight series continues as Eric (@trekkieb47) speaks with his long time friend, Mike Dent (@Mach_Dent). Mike is a Writer, Voice Actor, and Filmmaker based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He’s a co-founder of The Tokusatsu Network, podcast co-host/producer for FRIDAY ACE and R5 CENTRAL (a 2008 Parsec Award Finalist), writer for Otaku USA and voice of the Arbiter in Power Rangers: Unworthy and creator of Vintage Henshin.

Mike talks about his introduction at an early age into the world of anime and tokusatsu, his former podcast R5 Central, Vintage Henshin and the importance of history preservation, voice acting and more!

Henshin a go go…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 134 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight – Mike Dent”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 133

RCPH 5th Anniversary

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!

5 YEARS! The hosts celebrated with listeners on our Anniversary YouTube live stream.

In the news, we discuss our thoughts on Battle for the Grid game from nWay Games, additional thoughts on the Anime L.A. arson fire, Power Rangers Beast Morphers new power up mode, the cast heading back to film season 2, Jackie Scislowski featured in a local Chicago newspaper, Megazord car shades and MMPR on DVD… again.

Then, we answer Ranger Nation listener submitted questions like: is Power Rangers a “dead brand”, our favorite RCPH episodes, surprises of the podcast, our “we made it” moments, interview wants, sentai adaptations, the comics and more!

Tune in for a bunch of laughs, technical difficulties and our deepest thanks for the support all these years.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 133 – “Ranger Command Power Hour 5th Anniversary Special

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 132

Mostly Speakin' Sentai

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!

It’s 2019 and our first episode of the new year! Our Ranger Nation Spotlight series continues as Eric (@trekkieb47) and Theresa (@thetg17) team up with James and Nicole from the podcast Mostly Speakin’ Sentai (@MSSPod). Mostly Speakin’ Sentai is a new Chicago-based podcast focused on watching Super Sentai with people who have never seen it before.

Things go off the rails when we have the longest ad read ever and James buys the Four Eyed Radio Network! What improvements (NOT changes) will alter the face of the podcast? If you survive, we talk about James and Nicole’s history with Power Rangers, their podcast, James’ music background, Nicole’s art and more!

Then, we answer your Questions from Ranger Nation. What kind of Sentai series would we create? What can Super Sentai do new compared to the past? What are our favorite (and least favorite) Sentai/Power Rangers tropes? Finally, hear our expectations for the upcoming Power Rangers Beast Morphers. Don’t ask us when it premieres…

Beware the dot dot…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 132 – “Ranger Nation Spotlight: Mostly Speakin’ Sentai”

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The crossover continues on Episode 12 of Mostly Speakin’ Sentai!

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