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NEWS – NEW Power Rangers Dino Fury Action Figures and Products

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Already spotted in stores, all-new Power Rangers products from Hasbro based on the upcoming Power Rangers Dino Fury series, are being released. Here are the official product descriptions and press images from Hasbro.

With the new action figures and role play product, kids can prepare for the morphinominal 28th season of Power Rangers, Power Rangers Dino Fury, premiering early 2021 on Nickelodeon.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY MORPHER
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: NOW)

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 over 25 years. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro!

Inspired by the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV series, the DINO FURY MORPHER has light-up eyes and a Dino head you can spin to change up the sounds to morphed mode. Insert the included key into the Morpher to unlock different sounds! The Morpher is also compatible with keys included with DINO FURY 6-inch action figures. Figures each sold separately. The sounds of the Morpher change based on motion!

Find other POWER RANGERS figures and gear, including POWER RANGERS DINO FURY toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-Pack Assortment
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: NOW)

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 the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV series!

POWER RANGERS BATTLE ATTACKERS action figures have cool, kicking action inspired by the DINO FURY TV show. With the BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACKS kids can imagine the Rangers facing off against their monster enemies and keeping the world safe from the Sporix Beasts! Press down on the lever mechanism on the figure’s leg to activate the kicking action! The assortment includes: the DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACK BLUE RANGER VS. SHOCKHORN and DINO FURY BATTLE ATTACKERS 2-PACK RED RANGER VS. DOOMSNAKE.

POWER RANGERS DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the T-Rex Dino Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a sword accessory, inspired by the power of the Tyrannosaurus Rex. The DINO FURY RED RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Zayto, an alien warrior from another planet who leads the DINO FURY Rangers in battle. With the DINO FURY RED RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

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POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the Tricera Dino Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a daggers accessory, inspired by the power of the Triceratops. The DINO FURY BLUE RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Ollie, a logical thinker who’s never afraid to share his opinion and joins the DINO FURY team in battle. With the DINO FURY BLUE RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

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POWER RANGERS DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a DINO FURY key, inspired by the Ankylo Dino Fury Key on the show, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a club accessory, inspired by the power of the Ankylosaurus. The DINO FURY PINK RANGER Figure is based on the TV series character Amelia, a go-getting journalist with a passion for the paranormal and joins the DINO FURY team in battle. With the DINO FURY PINK RANGER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

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POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Action Figure
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: NOW)

The POWER RANGERS DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Action Figure features multiple points of articulation and includes a battle key, which unlocks sounds in the DINO FURY MORPHER (sold separately; subject to availability). The figure also comes with a sword accessory, inspired by the BOOMTOWER character’s sword on the show. The DINO FURY BOOMTOWER Figure is based on the TV series character Boomtower, an evil robot general who battles the POWER RANGERS. With the DINO FURY BOOMTOWER 6” Figure, kids can imagine the martial arts action of the POWER RANGERS DINO FURY TV show.

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COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN Issue 3

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On Wednesday, January 13th, Mighty Morphin Issue 3 will be released from Boom Studios.

Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues with a shocking betrayal by a member of the Mighty Morphin team… but WHY? With the Mighty Morphin team in disarray, Lord Zedd makes his deadliest attack yet – and no one is ready for what he’s got planned!

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“The newest issue of Mighty Morphin starts with a flashback to over ten thousand years ago. As seen in the preview below, Zordan is with Zartus, another of the Guardians of Eltar.

I really like this scene because it reminds me of another favorite franchise, Star Trek. In this time, the Guardians are like the Federation. Before new worlds can be under their care or brought into the fold, they are observed before First Contact. The ‘supervision’ they are conducting is set before a reveal, which will make the world ‘complicated’ according to Zartus.

This sets up an interesting parallel to what we know of another Eltarian introduced two issues ago, Candice. She is on her own Supervision of Earth, going undercover much like Zordon and Zartus millennia ago. Is the mysterious figure she was talking to Zartus? We know he doesn’t become Supreme Guardian. That honor went to Zophram in last month’s flashback.

And that was all from the preview! The rest of the issue picks up right where the action ended in the cliffhanger last issue, with the teens fighting the new Chaos Putties. Without spoiling the rest of the issue, there are plotlines that start coming to a head in interesting ways. This sets up what is sure to be an explosive fourth issue, where supposedly the identity of the new Green Ranger is confirmed.

Writer Ryan Parrott continues to weave intrigue in the present with lore building of the past. Leaning on Zordon’s past as the connective tissue for this narrative, is heartbreaking. Seeing the optimism of his youth and wanting to lead a simple life, goes against everything we know of Zordon’s future. This is very much Zordon’s arc, even more so than it is about the new Green Ranger.

Artist Marco Renna continues to impress with super detailed backgrounds, characters and high kicking action. Seriously, Billy has MOVES in this issue.

Overall, Mighty Morphin Issue 3 is a fast paced issue that balances on the ground action with continued drama coming to a breaking point on a few different fronts.”

 

MIGHTY MORPHIN #3
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – BOOM! STUDIOS Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Series

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After their successful Kickstarter campaign for the Keanu Reeves “BRZRKR” project, BOOM! Studios have just announced a pre-order campaign for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. This will cover the entire run of the MMPR Series, including two never released hardcover editions for Necessary Evil. Below is the full press release. The Kickstarter Campaign is live now.

Limited Edition MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS Hardcovers Launch For Pre-Order Through Kickstarter

Exclusive New High End Hardcovers Now Available With Signatures, Exclusive Artwork & More

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 5, 2021) – BOOM! Studios, under license by Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), today announced that, following the exciting new relaunch of the Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers series in 2020, the entire fifty-five issue flagship series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, along with several key tie-in issues, will be collected in six premium, limited edition Deluxe Hardcover volumes and available for pre-order individually or in a complete set through Kickstarter. 

The full Mighty Morphin Power Rangers pre-order campaign can be found here at Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/boom-studios/mighty-morphin-power-rangers-complete-comic-book-collections.

Fans will have the opportunity to pre-order a complete set of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in BOOM! Studios “Deluxe” hardcover format, collecting the entire Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic book series. This new pre-order campaign will offer three different versions of these hardcovers:

  • MIGHTY Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature artwork by Goñi Montes exclusive to this campaign and not available on any other collected editions.
  • MORPHIN Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature the previously mentioned cover artwork AND an exclusive slipcase featuring new artwork Goñi Montes, both of which will only be available through this campaign.
  • MEGAZORD Editions: these Deluxe format hardcovers feature the previously mentioned cover artwork, the previously mentioned exclusive slipcase, AND an acetate sleeve featuring new artwork of a portion of the Megazord.

Fans can pre-order at three primary levels including (1) individual volumes, (2) a complete set of all six volumes, and (3) ultra-premium, limited collectible sets through February 4, 2021. 

Additionally, BOOM! Studios is offering fans who pre-order before 10:00am PST on January 6, 2021, a free set of six Power Rangers Helmet pins as a special Thank You.

“MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS was one of the biggest new comic book series launches of the decade and we’re thrilled to collect the entire series in the most high end hardcovers we’ve ever produced, available exclusively through this campaign,” said Filip Sablik, President, Publishing & Sales, BOOM! Studios. “This is a chance for fans to get the entire series in limited edition formats that will never be available anywhere else, along with special bonuses like signatures from iconic Power Rangers actors, artists, and more.”

Currently, Power Rangers is celebrating 28 continuous years on the air, making it one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, the franchise celebrates its 28th season, “Power Rangers Dino Fury” premiering this year on Saturdays at 8 a.m. (ET/PT) on Nickelodeon in the U.S. 

Print copies of the latest issues of Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers, kicking off a brand new era of Unlimited Power, are available now exclusively 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 Madefire. 

For continuing news on the Mighty Morphin and Power Rangers comic book series 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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About BOOM! Studios

BOOM! Studios was founded by Ross Richie in 2005 with the singular focus of creating world-class comic book and graphic novel storytelling for all audiences. Through the development of four distinct imprints—BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia—BOOM! has produced award-winning original work, including Lumberjanes, Once & Future, Something is Killing the Children, Giant Days, and Mouse Guard, while also breaking new ground with established licenses such as Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Firefly, WWE, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Cartoon Network, and The Jim Henson Company properties. BOOM! will also bring their original series to life through unique first-look relationships with 20th Century for film and with Netflix for TV. Please visit www.boom-studios.com for more information. 

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COMIC PREVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 2

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On Wednesday, December 16th, Power Rangers Issue 2 will be released from Boom Studios.

POWER RANGERS #2 – Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as the Power Rangers betray Zordon! A new cosmic threat is here and the all-new Power Rangers team will put it all on the line to stop it, even if it means trusting their mortal enemy Lord Drakkon. But as the new threat launches its first offensive against the Power Rangers, the question remains – will Drakkon act as friend or foe? After all, Drakkon always has a plan…

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Do you remember the Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episode, ‘The Rescue Mission’? The one on a derelict ship that felt like the movie ‘Alien’ and less like a Power Rangers episode? Power Rangers Issue 2 feels exactly like that.

From the preview pages, you know something big is going down with Drakkon narrating and Jason seemingly in a pretty dire situation. I love stories that tease a future event and we see the actions leading up to it. The tension in this issue is very much like a horror movie. The story in this issue is NOT wrapped up by the end and is leading into a two-issue mini arc, both of which writer Ryan Parrott certainly teased in our last interview with him.

Each member of the Omega Rangers get their focus in this issue, including Drakkon, which feels more balanced than previous issues. This is another advantage of splitting the series, readers enjoy more focused interactions and story. And on the other side, writer Ryan Parrott is able to focus on Drakkon’s manipulations and their effects on the Omegas.

Artist Francesco Mortarino delivers with setting the feeling of a horror-based movie. With close-up shots, cramped quarters and extreme angles, the anxiety is palpable. This is enhanced with colors by Raúl Angulo using dark tones, contrasting shadows and a cooler color scheme.

With the Omegas going deeper into space as outlaws, issue two already feels like a rocky road for the team and Drakkon isn’t helping matters. I was already excited for this issue, and after reading it those feelings have already come back. There’s a cliffhanger, but I’m glad it’s only a month’s wait instead of two issues!”

POWER RANGERS #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Every Ranger Cover: Dan Mora
Price: $3.99

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

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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 – Scorpina Enters Battle for the Grid on Tuesday!

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Three months ago we showed off the first reveal of Scorpina in Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, and now we have received more information from nWay Games regarding her launch tomorrow, December 8th.

Just when the Power Rangers think they have everything under control, along comes someone to put a little sting in their plans. That’s right – fan favorite villain Scorpina has entered the Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid arena, bringing a bag of attacks and tricks so devious they’d make any villain jealous.

The ruthless minion of Rita Repulsa and fighting partner of Goldar, Scorpina has repeatedly proven to be one of the Ranger’s most dangerous opponents, thanks in part to her deadly Scorpion form. Now free from her imprisonment, thanks to Rita, Scorpina has a score to settle with the Power Rangers!

Scorpina is a fearsome opponent no matter the situation, proving deadly on the ground or in the air. Befitting her arachnid nature, she’s able to utilize her speed and dexterity to turn the entire arena to her advantage, peppering the ground with poisonous mines or stabbing opponents with scorpion-like strikes from the air. Even when at range, Scorpina can close the gap with her deadly boomerang or teleportation powers. And, when up close, her lighting fast strikes and gliding aerial movements can keep any opponent locked down.

Scorpina is the third and final DLC character for Battle for the Grid’s Season 3. Players can get Scorpina on PlayStation Store, Nintendo eShop, Microsoft Store, Steam or Stadia for $5.99 or the full Season 3 Pass for $14.99, which also includes Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, Robert “RJ” James, and Red Samurai Ranger, Lauren Shiba, along with the Phantom Beast skin for Dai Shi.

 

IGN has the exclusive Gameplay Trailer for Scorpina.

Included with the release of Scorpina is the long awaited 2.5.0 Patch for the game. Click Read More for the full Patch Notes!

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COMIC PREVIEW – Mighty Morphin Issue 2

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On Wednesday, December 9th, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 will be released from Boom Studios.

Two New Series. Two New Teams. The UNLIMITED POWER ERA continues as shocking secrets of The New Green Ranger are revealed! Zordon enlists Billy’s help as the Mighty Morphin team deals with a shocking betrayal by the Power Rangers team. As the Mighty Morphin team remains fractured, Zedd launches his latest attack – and only The New Green Ranger stands in his way. But none of them realize they’ve walked into a trap, courtesy of Zedd’s new powers!

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“After the events of Power Rangers Issue 1, the Mighty Morphin’ team are left without Drakkon and a mystery on their on hands. Can their old friends be trusted? As seen in the preview, Mighty Morphin Issue 2 echoes the first issue in the series with a past look at 10,000 years ago and a discussion in the Command Center. Readers are treated into a peak into Eltar society with the Elders conferring with the new Supreme Guardian of Eltar, Zophram.

There is an interesting discussion about protecting the universe versus protecting one’s own homeworld. This calls back to the argument Tommy and Trini had last month in Power Rangers 1. The mention of Dark Specter alludes he was as much as a threat in Zordon’s past as he was as seen in Power Ranger in Space.

In the command center, Zordon commands that essentially a galactic all points bulletin be put out for the Omega Rangers. This has the potential to set up a ‘The Fugitive’ style story in the other series.

The rest of the issue, which we won’t spoil here, sets up another obstacle for the Mighty Morphin’ team and definitely more potential internal team conflict next month. The conversations earlier in the issue after the preview, definitely set up the sides. Were the Omega Rangers right to break Drakkon stop a larger threat? Could the Mighty Morphin team got the information from Drakkon a different way?

There’s a battle later on this issue which will signal a character’s true intentions on where they stand to the rest of the team, but only if they were paying attention. Aisha certainly has been paying attention lately…

Writer Ryan Parrott continues to weave an interconnected tale across both books. Even though the Omega Team is now off of Earth, the affects of their actions continue to reverberate in this issue. Honestly, this issue wouldn’t make sense without reading Power Rangers Issue 1, and vice versa. It’s definitely a reason to pick up both series, which for long time readers is not that big of an ask. For newer readers, it will take more work than they may realize if they missed the previous two series.

My one wish, especially for last month’s first issues would have been a recap or ‘Previously on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ for new readers who may be picking these up for the first time or have missed the past year or two since Shattered Grid.

Artist Marco Renna continues to impress with great character art and action. He carries the mantle from Shattered Grid and Necessary Evil artist Daniele Di Nicuolo with ease. New enemies (teased in the credits) are designed by Dan Mora, and I am glad that Dan is still involved with the franchise and is able to keep a consistent design style with Rangers and what he did on Go Go Power Rangers.

Overall, this issue continues to build the story and intrigue. The slower pace might be a little slow for those anxious to find out the identity of the New Green Ranger, but I think if you remain unspoiled it could pay off. Adam might be on to something…”

MIGHTY MORPHIN #2
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Marco Renna
Colorist: Walter Baiamonte with Color Assistance by Katia Ranalli
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: In-Hyuk Lee
Legacy Cover: Eleonora Carlini
Every Ranger Connecting Cover: Dan Mora
Price: $3.99

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NEWS – BOOM! Studios Releases Super-Rare 2020 Convention Variants For The First Time

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Edit: Previews World now lists the date for these covers as September 1st, 2021. Please check with your Local Comic Shop if you placed a pre-order.

BOOM! Studios Releases Super-Rare 2020 Convention Variants For The First Time

Discover BOOM! Studios’ Unreleased 2020 Convention Exclusives Available in February 2021

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 18, 2020) – BOOM! Studios announced today that it would be making available, for the first time, some of the most rare convention variants in company history. Originally scheduled for release in 2020 as part of key convention stops around the United States, these variant covers will now be exclusively available in extremely limited quantities through comic shop retailers on February 24, 2021.

These never-before-seen convention variants are available for the first time ever:

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #45 Showcase Variant
    $40 each
    Cover art by Felipe Massafera.
    Limited to 300 copies.
    Originally scheduled to debut at Wondercon 2020

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Limited Edition Softcover
    $20 each
    Cover art by Dan Mora.
    Collects the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1-6.
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally scheduled to debut at Comic-Con International 2020.

  • Power Rangers: Ranger Slayer #1 Convention Exclusive Variant
    $40 each
    Cover art by Dan Mora.
    Limited to 300 copies.
    Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.

  • Power Rangers: Drakkon New Dawn #1 Convention Exclusive Wraparound Variant
    $50 each
    Cover Art by Juan Gedeon.
    Limited to 250 copies.
    Originally set to debut as part of BOOM! Studios 2020 Convention Tour.

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Additionally, extremely limited quantities of these previously released convention exclusive variant covers have been made available while supplies last:

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers: Forever Rangers #1 SDCC 2019 Convention Variant
    $20 each
    Cover art by Evan Cagle.
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally debuted at Comic-Con International 2019.

  • Saban’s Go Go Power Rangers #18 Convention Exclusive Variant
    $20 each
    Cover art by Joana LaFuente
    Limited to 500 copies.
    Originally debuted as part of BOOM! Studios 2019 Convention Tour.

Print copies of the above convention exclusive variants will be available on February 24, 2021, exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the one nearest you).

For more news on 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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COMIC REVIEW – Power Rangers Issue 1

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On Wednesday, November 11th, Power Rangers Issue 1 will be released from Boom Studios. Last week we got the first look of the second launch in the “Unlimited Power” era of Power Rangers comics.

POWER RANGERS #1 reveals a new cosmic threat that only the original Power Rangers, now known as the Omega Rangers – Jason, Trini and Zack – can hope to defeat! But their secret weapon is… the villainous Lord Drakkon?! Zordon forbids the Omega Rangers from engaging Drakkon, so if they want to save the universe then they’ll have to go rogue – and go up against their Mighty Morphin allies.

Host Eric (@trekkieb47) had a chance to read the issue in advance and shares his review:

“Following the launch of this past Wednesday’s Mighty Morphin Issue 1, the story continues in Power Rangers Issue 1. Think of the issues this month as a two-parter of the television show, kind of like a season premiere. While Issues 51-55 felt like a set up for this new arc, Mighty Morphin #1 and Power Rangers #1 are a launchpad for both series to take off in their own directions.

This particular issue sets the Omega Rangers on a quest that I don’t think will let them return to Earth anytime soon. The solicits make this point clear that they are on a forbidden path. Forbidden by whom? Zordon. Like Mighty Morphin #1, Zordon is an important part of the consequences going forward.

From the previews, readers should already know that there is a reunion between both teams as they discuss the Empyreal. The Omega Rangers are desperate for information, and it’s clear that Drakkon is the only lead.

There are some superb character moments in this issue. My favorite is a conversation that should have happened in the show between Jason and Rocky about what it means to be the Red Ranger. Members of both teams discuss the oncoming threat of the Empyreal and this sets up almost a division of viewpoints between the teams. Writer Ryan Parrott does a fantastic job giving every character a clear conviction in what they believe. Trini in particular is a standout character of this issue.

Out of the two issues this month, I enjoyed this one a bit more. Both issues are fantastic number ones, but Power Rangers sets up a conflict that won’t be resolved easily. After talking with Ryan on an upcoming interview with Ranger Command, I am excited for the direction the Omega Rangers can go. Like the universe itself, the possibilities are endless.

Artist Francesco Mortarino returns from the last arc Go Go Power Rangers. Seeing his art again feels like a comfy blanket. And his art just continually improves, you can feel the emotions in the conversations. There’s also an “action” scene towards the end that sets up the covert feel this series is going to take.

To sum it up, Power Rangers Issue 1 sets the Omega Rangers on a journey that will open up readers to the wider universe of show and comics. No longer are the Omega Rangers tied to a “main” book or event, this is their story. Omega now, Omega forever!”

POWER RANGERS #1
Publisher: BOOM! Studios
Writer: Ryan Parrott
Artist: Francesco Mortarino
Colorist: Raúl Angulo
Letterer: Ed Dukeshire
Cover Artists:
Main Cover: Matteo Scalera
Legacy Cover: Daniele Di Nicuolo
Connecting Cover: Jung-Geun Yoon
Price: $4.99

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NEWS – Power Rangers Dino Fury & Fan First Friday Reveals

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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.