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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 173

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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, A.P. and Zach are back for the new year! Technical difficulties? Some things will never change.

We discuss a lot of the more recent news that has come out the past few weeks since our last episode. We talk about the new Kickstarter campaign for Power Rangers from BOOM! Studios, more new comic releases and a new one shot featuring Astronema, Power Rangers leaving Netflix, a new social media contest, Toy Fair 2021 cancellation, Dino Fury toys and story details as well as the future of the Lightning Collection.

Finally we read your answers to our Ranger Nation Answers Question: What was one of your favorite and/or least favorite moments from Power Rangers Beast Morphers Season 2?

Happy New Year!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 173 – “Rangers Enter the New Year”

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NEWS – Ryusoulger to be adapted for Power Rangers Season 28

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Revealed at Hasbro’s Brand Preview Event during Toy Fair New York 2020, Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger the 43rd Super Sentai Series will be the 28th Season of Power Rangers!

Hasbro will be at San Diego Comic Con and Power Morphicon 2020, we can expect more information soon about the new series!

Power Rangers Season 28

NEWS – Bluefin Brands’ Team Rider at C2E2 2020

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Calling all Kamen Rider fans, it’s time to HENSHIN with Bluefin Brands‘ TEAM RIDER in Chicago!

Team Rider is coming to the Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2) February 28th – March 1st at McCormick Place and they want to meet YOU! A massive group photo will take place at the Bandai Namco Collectibles / Bluefin Brands booth (#307) on Saturday, February 29th at 6:30pm.

Wear your favorite driver, dress up as your favorite Kamen Rider, or just show up in support! This is a chance to hang out with other fans of Kamen Rider and capture the moment with an epic group photo.

Hosts Eric and Zach will be attending the convention throughout the weekend covering the show for Ranger Command Power Hour. This is the top event we will be attending!

For more updates, make sure you are following Team Rider on Social Media and on Bluefin Brands’ website. If you can’t make it to Chicago, they will be hosting a similar event at New York Toy Fair a week earlier on February 22nd.

Team Rider C2E2

NEWS – Power Rangers Beast Morphers Beast-X Ultrazord Nominated for TOTY Action Figure of the Year

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TOTY - Toy of the Year

In advance of Toy Fair 2020, The Toy Association has announced the finalists for the 2020 Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards. In the Action Figure of the Year award, the Power Rangers Beast Morphers Beast-X Ultrazord Figure by Hasbro has been nominated. This is the only Power Rangers related toy to be nominated this year.

There is strong competition in this category with Marvel Legends, Toy Story, Bakugan and more. Will the Beast-X Ultrazord come out on top to win? The winners will be announced at the TOTY Awards gala on Friday, February 21, 2020, which kicks off Toy Fair New York. Read below for the full press release and find more information at www.toyawards.org.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 135

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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!

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

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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 – ‘Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers’ Theme Tune Remix by DJ White Shadow

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DJ White Shadow MMPR Remix

On February 15th Hasbro released a DJ White Shadow remix of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers theme song!

Listen now:

Download the remix here.

DJ White Shadow is the man behind Lady Gaga’s albums and the soundtrack from the 2018 sensation A Star Is Born. The remix is meant to promote the iconic Power Rangers brand which Hasbro acquired last year. As we found out during Hasbro’s Fan Media event at Toy Fair – there are a total of six remixes in different styles.

Another one of the remixes can be heard in the Beast Morphers vs. Play Doh Show video:

NEWS – Toy Fair Preview – Beast Morphers Dual & Triple Converting Zords, Playskool Heroes Red Ranger & Dragon Thunderzord Figure!

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More new products have been revealed as Hasbro previews new Power Rangers toys ahead of New York Toy Fair February 16-19th. The Beast Morphers Converting Zords and the Playskool Heroes Red Ranger & Dragon Thunderzord figure will be shown at Hasbro’s showroom during New York Toy Fair. Below you will find official descriptions and hi-res pics to download.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS DUAL CONVERTING ZORD Assortment 

Imagine calling on the power of these Converting Zords and battling the Power Rangers’ toughest enemies. Convert from Beast Mode, ready for a fight, to Vehicle Mode, ready to roll to the next place Zord power is needed. And combined with other Zord figures (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.), kids can build the Beast-X Megazord to imagine taking on even more powerful foes. Assortment includes Beast Wheeler, Beast Chopper, and Beast Jet Zords. Each sold separately. Subject to availability. Go Go Power Rangers! Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST WHEELER CONVERTING ZORD
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2019)

Go go POWER RANGERS! Imagine calling on the power of the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST WHEELER CONVERTING ZORD and battling the Power Rangers’ toughest enemies. Convert from Gorilla Mode, ready for a fight, to Wheeler Mode, ready to roll to the next place Zord power is needed. And, combined with BEAST RACER CONVERTING ZORD and the BEAST CHOPPER CONVERTING ZORD, kids can build the BEAST-X MEGAZORD to imagine taking on even more powerful foes. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

 

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST CHOPPER CONVERTING ZORD
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2019)

Go Go POWER RANGERS! Imagine calling on the power of the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST CHOPPER CONVERTING ZORD and battling the Power Rangers’ toughest enemies. Convert from robotic Jackrabbit Mode, ready for a fight, to Chopper Mode, ready to fly to the next place Zord power is needed. And, combined with BEAST RACER CONVERTING ZORD and the BEAST WHEELER CONVERTING ZORD, kids can build the BEAST- X MEGAZORD to imagine taking on even more powerful foes. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

 

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST JET CONVERTING ZORD
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99/Available: Fall 2019)

Go Go POWER RANGERS! Imagine calling on the power of the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST JET CONVERTING ZORD and battling the Power Rangers’ toughest foes. Convert from robotic Scarab Mode, ready for a fight, to Jet Mode, ready to fly to the next place Zord power is needed. And, combined with BEAST RACER CONVERTING ZORD, BEAST WHEELER CONVERTING ZORD, BEAST WRECKER CONVERTING ZORD and BEAST CHOPPER CONVERTING ZORD, kids can assemble the BEAST- X ULTRAZORD to imagine taking on even more powerful foes. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

io9 also revealed new images of the Red Ranger’s Beast Racer.

 

POWER RANGERS PLAYSKOOL HEROES RED RANGER AND DRAGON THUNDERZORD Figures
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Fall 2019)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! Imagine roaring into battle alongside the POWER RANGERS PLAYSKOOL HEROES RED RANGER AND DRAGON THUNDERZORD Figures, inspired by the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS TV series! Sized right for younger rangers, the collectible 3-inch action figure and 14-inch Zord toy let boys and girls get a grip on big fun! Kids ages 3 and up will love pressing down on the Zord toy’s tail, activating flapping wings, a roaring mouth, light-up eyes and tongue, and sound effects. Adding to the fun, these figures have been designed with Power Morph activation. Place the Red Ranger toy on the DRAGON THUNDERZORD figure’s platform to trigger a pop-up projectile launcher which can be activated with the push of a button! Kids can imagine big battles and epic encounters! Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Ranger Command Power Hour host Eric (@trekkieb47) and guest co-host Theresa (@thetg17) will be at New York Toy Fair February 16-18. Follow RCPH on social media for updates from the show!

NEWS – Toy Fair Preview – Hasbro shows off Beast Morphers Beast-X Morpher, Beast Morphers 6” Basic Figures

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The news keeps coming as Hasbro shows off more new Power Rangers toys ahead of New York Toy Fair February 16-19th. The Beast-X Morpher and the Beast Morphers 6″ Basic Figures will be shown at Hasbro’s showroom during New York Toy Fair. Below you will find official descriptions and hi-res pics to download.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST-X MORPHER
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2019)

Get ready to Go Go POWER RANGERS! In the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS series, Rangers morph into their superhuman form by activating their Morpher. Now kids can imagine that they’re activating their own super powers with the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST-X MORPHER toy. Putting it on the wrist and saying “It’s Morphin Time” activates music, lights, and sound effects. Swinging it around as if battling monsters unleashes special animal-inspired sounds. Insert the included MORPH-X KEY to activate different character sounds and phrases. Look for other POWER RANGERS items that include MORPH-X KEYS to unlock even more sounds and phrases, along with other POWER RANGERS figures and gear to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS 6” BASIC FIGURES Assortment
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2019)

When scientists convert the power of the Morphing Grid into Morph-X, a group of teens are infused with animal DNA to become the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS and protect the Morph-X from any villains who may try to steal it. The figures in the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BASIC FIGURES Assortment stand at 6 inches tall, feature multiple points of articulation, and includes 2 accessories so kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS TV show. Plus, with the included Morph-X key, kids can imagine unlocking powers in the Beast-X Morpher toy. The assortment includes the RED RANGER Figure, BLUE RANGER Figure, YELLOW RANGER Figure, CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE Figure and TRONIC Figure. Imagine the CYBERVILLAIN BLAZE and TRONIC Figures commanding the forces of Evox to steal the Morph-X and have the RED, BLUE and YELLOW RANGER Figures fighting to protect the Morph-X! Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Ranger Command Power Hour host Eric (@trekkieb47) and guest co-host Theresa (@thetg17) will be at New York Toy Fair February 16-18. Follow RCPH on social media for updates from the show!

NEWS – Toy Fair Preview – Hasbro Unveils Beast Morphers Beast-X Ultrazord, Morphin Megazord Toys

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Once again, Hasbro has unveiled some new Power Rangers toys ahead of New York Toy Fair February 16-19th. The Beast-X Ultrazord Figure and the Power Morphin’ Megazord Playset will be shown at Hasbro’s showroom during New York Toy Fair. Below you will find official descriptions and hi-res pics to download.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST-X ULTRAZORD Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $34.99/Available: Fall 2019)

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! When the villain is too powerful for the Power Rangers alone, they summon their Zords and join together to form the BEAST-X ULTRAZORD, the ultimate in Morphin power! Imagine teaming up and battling the Power Rangers’ toughest enemies with the BEAST-X ULTRAZORD. This action figure can detect certain positions and features more than 30 sounds and phrases, like “Beast-X Ultrazord attack!”, “Wow! We’re going fast now!”, and “Woah! Everything’s upside down!” The figure also includes an accessory for extra fun. Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS PLAYSKOOL HEROES POWER MORPHIN MEGAZORD Playset
(Ages 3 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $59.99/Available: Fall 2019)

GO GO POWER RANGERS! Imagine smashing into battle alongside the Red Ranger and Power Morphin Megazord with the POWER RANGERS PLAYSKOOL HEROES POWER MORPHIN MEGAZORD Playset, inspired by the WILD FORCE POWER RANGERS TV series! The MEGAZORD playset features 2-in-1 morphing action, which gives kids ages 3 and up 2 ways to play—as a mighty Zord or morphed into a fearsome beast with 1 easy step! Sized right for younger Rangers, this 2-foot tall playset lets boys and girls get a grip on huge fun! Kids will love twisting the handle on the Megazord’s shoulder to open the chest and reveal a pop-out lion’s head featuring electronic lights and sounds, as well as chomping action. Fire a projectile from the right shoulder with the push-button activated projectile launcher, or open either shoulder to reveal a platform offering the Red Ranger figure a bird’s eye view of the battle, including a pretend targeting system! Need to keep an eye on the bad guys? Open the Megazord’s right foot to uncover a jail cell. Need some extra help in the battle? Race the Blue Ranger and Raptor Cycle into action down the ramp hidden in the Megazord’s left foot. Kids can imagine big battles and epic encounters as they uncover all of the surprises this playset has in store! Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

Ranger Command Power Hour host Eric (@trekkieb47) and guest co-host Theresa (@thetg17) will be at New York Toy Fair February 16-18. Follow RCPH on social media for updates from the show!