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NEWS – Toy Fair Preview – Hasbro Reveals ‘Power Rangers Beast Morphers’ Roleplay Line

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Ahead of New York Toy Fair, Hasbro announced the first tease of upcoming Power Rangers Beast Morphers‘ toys. A standard of every Power Rangers toy line since 1993, roleplay weapons and masks are a great way to get children to imagine that they too can become a Power Ranger! Take a look at the first preview before Toy Fair!

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS CHEETAH BEAST Blaster
(Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2019)

Get ready to Go Go POWER RANGERS! The POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS CHEETAH BEAST Blaster looks like a Cheetah Zord, ready to pounce, but can morph into blaster mode for soft dart-firing action! Powered by NERF, the CHEETAH BEAST Blaster comes with 3 darts, ready for morphinominal action against any opponent. 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 and on HasbroPulse.com.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS ELECTRONIC CHEETAH CLAW
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2019)

When the Red Ranger powers up in Red Fury Mode, he uses the strength of the Cheetah Claw to take on his enemies. Kids can imagine battling their foes alongside their favorite Rangers when they wield the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS ELECTRONIC CHEETAH CLAW! Inspired by the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS series, the ELECTRONIC CHEETAH CLAW toy features reactive sound effects that respond to kids’ movements as they imagine battling monsters and villains as one of the Power Rangers. Kids can strap the ELECTRONIC CHEETAH CLAW toy to their hand, then make a slashing motion to extend the claws. Pushing a button on the handle makes them retract again, ready for more action. 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 and on HasbroPulse.com

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST-X ELECTRONIC SABER
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/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! With the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BEAST-X ELECTRONIC SABER, kids can imagine battling their foes alongside their favorite Rangers! Inspired by the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS series, the BEAST-X ELECTRONIC SABER features lights and reactive sound effects that respond to kids’ movements as they imagine battling monsters and villains as one of the Power Rangers. Swinging the BEAST-X ELECTRONIC SABER firmly 7 times unlocks “Beast Mode,” with special light and battle sound effects. 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 and on HasbroPulse.com.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS Mask Assortment
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $9.99/Available: Spring 2019)

IT’S MORPHIN TIME! Mask up like the Red or Blue Power Ranger with the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS RED RANGER MASK and the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS BLUE RANGER MASK. Both masks features design inspired by the POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS TV show, so kids can imagine leading the POWER RANGERS in the battle to protect the Morph-X. From Halloween, to party time, or every day adventures, kids can imagine jumping into action with the BEAST MORPHERS Mask Assortment! Each sold separately. Find other POWER RANGERS roleplay gear and figures, including POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS toys, to expand the morphinominal action. Each sold separately. Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroPulse.com.

POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS CHEETAH BLADE
(Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $12.99/Available: Spring 2019)

Inspired by the TV series POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS, imagine battling the bad guys as the Red Ranger with a sword inspired by his cheetah power! The POWER RANGERS BEAST MORPHERS CHEETAH BLADE looks like it’s ready for action with its cool plastic blade projecting from the mouth of the cheetah handle. Go Go Power Rangers! Available at most major toy retailers nationwide and on HasbroPulse.com.

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 – Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid Official Announcement

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Power Rangers Battle for the Grid

Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid to Feature Rangers Vs. Villains Team Combat Across Multiple Gaming Platforms

New Power Rangers console game coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch in April 2019 with PC release to follow later in the year; Pre-Orders Start Today

SAN FRANCISCO – January 17, 2019 – For over 25 years Power Rangers has been one of the most popular franchises in the world. As a perennial Top 10 NPD Action Brand, the globally renowned brand has spawned hit TV shows, movies, toys, comics, live entertainment and games. Today, nWay, the developer and publisher behind Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, the hit multiplayer mobile game with over 45 million downloads, is partnering with Hasbro and global content leader Lionsgate to announce Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid. The new cross-platform fighting game will be available as a digital download for $19.99 first on PlayStation 4, Xbox One,and Nintendo Switch in April 2019, and then as a PC release later in the year.

The game is now available for pre-order at www.battleforthegrid.com with those ordering prior to launch receiving an exclusive bonus of the Green Ranger V2 character skin and a digital art book. In addition, a special Digital Collector’s Edition will be available to pre-order for $39.99, which contains the full game download, Season One Pass (which will include three new characters, their Arcade story, and a new warrior skin), and exclusive Lord Drakkon V2 and Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Pink Ranger character skins.

“Power Rangers fans have been asking for a high fidelity fighting game on console and PC that match up iconic Rangers and villains across the expansive Power Rangers multiverse for quite some time now,” said Taehoon Kim, co-founder and CEO of nWay. “We wanted to deliver this to the fans and make sure it has cross-play and cross-progression capabilities as we believe playing with friends across multiple platforms at the same time is where the future of gaming is headed.”

Power Ranger: Battle for the Grid is an easy to learn but hard to master fighting game that delivers a modern take on the Power Rangers franchise. The game features stunning graphics with vivid details and pits new and classic Rangers and villains against each other in team battles. Featuring a streamlined combat system, the game welcomes newcomers to the genre with simplified controls, while maintaining depth and detail for more intense and experienced competitors. Players will be challenged to test their skills online against friends and other players around the world, providing endless replayability. With new content and game modes releasing throughout the year, the game will continuously offer the community new ways to play and compete.

With cross-play across multiple platforms, all players whether on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or PC, will be in the same player pool and will have the ability to compete against each other in real-time. Even when players change their platform, their unlocked characters and mission progress they have worked to achieve will still be available to them, allowing for cross-progression and true seamless gameplay no matter where they play.

“Since the acquisition of the Power Rangers IP, we’ve been looking forward to bringing Power Rangers fans memorable experiences. With Power Rangers:Battle for the Grid, we’re expanding the portfolio of great Power Rangers games to more platforms,” said Mark Blecher, Senior Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Business Affairs at Hasbro.

“The Power Rangers have proven to be an enduring global phenomenon among audiences of all ages,” said Daniel Engelhardt, Senior Vice President of Interactive Ventures & Games at Lionsgate. “We are excited to build upon our successful mobile game, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, to offer a unique opportunity for fans to enjoy a new cross-platform fighting game experience on console and PC.”

More details on Power Ranger: Battle for the Grid will be released in the coming weeks.

About nWay

nWay is the game studio behind Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid, Power Rangers: Legacy Wars and ChronoBlade. The company’s proprietary engine makes fast-paced, synchronous multiplayer gameplay possible across multiple gaming platforms. Based in San Francisco and Seoul, nWay is comprised of leading developers and senior executives from Sony, Electronic Arts, WB Games, LucasArts, Kabam, Nexon and NCSoft. Collectively, the team has contributed to over a dozen hit mobile, console, and online games, including Marvel Contest of Champions, Injustice, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, Dominations, FIFA, Battlefield Online, Lineage II, andWarhammer. nWay is backed by Ridge Ventures, March Capital, Baseline Ventures, Translink Capital, and WI Harper. For more information, visit www.nway.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).

About Lionsgate

The first major new studio in decades, Lionsgate is a global content platform whose films, television series, digital products and linear and over-the-top platforms reach next-generation audiences around the world. In addition to its filmed entertainment leadership, Lionsgate content drives a growing presence in interactive and location-based entertainment, gaming, virtual reality and other new entertainment technologies. Lionsgate’s content initiatives are backed by a 17,000-title film and television library and delivered through a global licensing infrastructure. The Lionsgate brand is synonymous with original, daring and ground-breaking content created with special emphasis on the evolving patterns and diverse composition of the Company’s worldwide consumer base.

Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 129

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Power Rangers Gift Guide

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!

Your HO-HO-Hosts Eric, A.P. and Zach kick off December with our fourth “Ranger Holiday Gift Guide”. We guide you through a bunch of Power Rangers products for the Power Rangers fan in your life, adult collector and child alike. From toys, home media, and comics to cosplay, art and collectibles, we have you covered!

We also talk about the latest news including Noam Kaniel returning for Beast Morphers, the Beast Morphers potential toy lineup, and the Super Sentai Artisan Degitaizer delay. Finally, we read your Power Rangers holiday wish list in our Ranger Nation Answers segment.

She’s a Santa Ranger Fan!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 129 – “Ranger Holiday Gift Guide 2018”

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Timestamps:

  • 0:04:55 – Latest Power Rangers News
  • 0:19:39 – Power Rangers Holiday Gift Guide Intro
  • 0:21:10 – Berry Rant: Bandai
  • 0:30:00 – Toys
  • 0:34:48 – Video
  • 0:39:24 – Comics/Books
  • 0:57:52 – Clothes/Cosplay/Props
  • 1:00:22 – Art Prints and Collectibles
  • 1:04:06 – Ranger Nation Answers
  • 1:09:06 – Our Gift Recommendations

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Power Rangers Gift Guide

Power Rangers Legacy Wars: Street Fighter Showdown

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By Theresa Berry – Co-Host

Street Fighter ShowdownLast night, nWay released the newest live action video for Power Rangers: Legacy Wars. First teased during San Diego Comic Con, the “Power Rangers Legacy Wars: Street Fighter Showdown” short film features Jason David Frank (Tommy Oliver), Ciara Hanna (Gia Moran, Megaforce), and Peter Jang (Ryu)

Presented by Qualcomm Snapdragon and G Fuel and produced by Bat in the Sun (Super Power Beat Down) and Hasbro’s AllSpark Studios, Street Fighter Showdown pits Tommy Oliver, Gia Moran, Ryu and Chun-Li against M. Bison and evil Rangers summoned by Rita Repulsa to take over the Morphin Grid. With a new Power Coin forged by Ninjor called Crimson Hawk, Ryu is able to transform into the Ryu Ranger!

Viewers can continue the fight in Power Rangers: Legacy Wars, available now on the Apple Store and Google Play at: https://app.adjust.com/rq0uf8c

Source: Matt Mueller – Comicbook.com 

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 043

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Beast Morphers

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!

It’s time for Beast Morphers… cast announcements! In this episode, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Hosts Eric and Zach discuss the latest casting announcements for Power Rangers Beast Morphers, coming in 2019. We break down our thoughts regarding the very diverse and engaging cast. We also discuss the latest preview for Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History from Insight Editions and Renegade Game Studios reaching over 700% of their initial goal.

We also answer Questions from Ranger Nation including our potential behind the scenes concerns for Beast Morphers, our excitement for Beyond the Grid, hopes for announcements at New York Comic Con, the new Bumblebee trailer, possible ideas for another Power Rangers Anniversary team up, and more!

How bizarre, how bizarre…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 043 – “Rangers News Roundup – It’s Beast Morphers Time”

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NEWS – Power Rangers Beast Morphers Supporting Cast Announcement

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Power Rangers Beast Morphers

At Power Morphicon, Ranger Nation met actors Rorrie Travis (Red Beast Morphers Ranger), Jasmeet Baduwalia (Blue Beast Morphers Ranger) and Jacqueline Scislowski (Yellow Beast Morphers Ranger) They will be playing the core Rangers in Power Rangers Beast Morphers.

But now, thanks to Hasbro, we know who will be joining them. Introducing… the Beast Morphers Supporting Cast!

Click the pictures below for high resolution headshots and let the speculation begin on what these characters will be doing in the show!

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PRESS RELEASE: Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History

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Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History

Written by Ramin Zahed and Jody Revenson

After the hit series Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers launched in 1993, Haim Saban’s Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States. Today, more than two decades later, Power Rangers is one of the longest-running children’s action series in TV history and has become a global pop culture phenomenon.

Under license from Hasbro, Inc., Insight Editions is pleased to announce Power Rangers: The Ultimate Visual History (November 6, 2018 / $50.00), offering fans a fascinating behind-the-scenes tour of the Power Rangers franchise, from the conception of the television show to the present-day seasons, feature films, toys, video games, comic books, and more. This comprehensive collection features interviews with top creators, as well as some of the key writers and producers responsible for the iconic look and panache of the legendary superhero franchise. Special inserts, charts, art replications, and badges add extra interest and collectibility to this fantastic tribute to the legacy of the Power Rangers. A bonus chapter will also focus on the making of the new Power Rangers movie, released by Lionsgate in March 2017.

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the American debut of Power Rangers with this exclusive collection of artwork, behind-the-scenes photos, interviews, and more.

Check out the gallery below for interior pages from the book! (Click for full resolution)

Power Rangers The Ultimate Visual History

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PRESS RELEASE: Power Morphicon Express Is Hitting the Road

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Power Morphicon Express

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

August 18th 2018 – ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA: Just announced at the Official Power Morphicon Convention, a BRAND-NEW traveling version of Power Morphicon called POWER MORPHICON EXPRESS will be hitting the road. It will take the fun and excitement of the original Power Morphicon Convention and bring the largest official Power Rangers fan convention to life in a collection of new cities.

Power Morphicon Convention is the biggest and only officially recognized Power Rangers fan convention in the world since 2007. It has been led by veteran convention and show runner Scott Zillner since its second expo in 2010. Now after six explosively successful shows, Power Morphicon Convention is ready to take the express route.

Jason David Frank, best know as Tommy Oliver (the original Green Ranger and most popular and active actor over the course of the show’s 25-year run), will lead the show across various cities, making sure that everyone has the opportunity to get in on the Power Rangers Convention fun and adventures. Just like the large-scale show which takes place every two years in Southern California, Power Morphicon Express will give fans the opportunity to meet a collection of their favorite Power Rangers actors, hear them speak in panels, buy incredible merchandise in the vendor hall, and see Power Rangers inspired art by local artists.

Power Morphicon Express will hit the road in 2019 with its first stop scheduled in Pasadena, Texas.

NEWS – Power Rangers: Ultimate Visual History at Power Morphicon

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Insight Editions new book, Power Rangers: Ultimate Visual History, will be displayed at Power Morphicon August 17th-19th at the Hasbro booth.

New posters featuring Power Rangers Ninja Steel will be available for free to attendees of the convention at both the Hasbro Booth and the Ninja Steel Panel and cast signing.

Stay tuned to Ranger Command Power Hour for more updated on the book in the coming weeks. See below for the Poster graphic.

Power Morphicon Poster (FINAL)

About the Authors

Ramin Zahed, Co-Author: Ramin Zahed is a journalist who has covered the film and television industries for over twenty years, and has been published in Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, the Los Angeles Times, and Movieline. He is also the author of The Art of Home, The Art of Puss in Boots, The Art of Rise of the Guardians, and The Art of DreamWorks. He lives in Los Angeles.

Jody Revenson, Co-Author: Jody Revenson has written extensively about the Harry Potter films, with her most recent books being J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic: Volume One and Harry Potter: The Artifact Vault. In her first foray into the wizarding world, she contributed to the New York Times best sellers Harry Potter: Film Wizardry and Harry Potter: Page to Screen.

NEWS – Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Episode Details

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Super Ninja Steel

The first details of the Power Rangers 25th Anniversary Episode have been officially announced by IGN.

First, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel returns for its mid-season premiere on Saturday, August 25th at noon on Nickelodeon.

Second, Nickelodeon will air the anniversary team-up at 8 p.m. on August 28th, the date that Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers first premiered on the Fox Kids Network.

Third, returning Rangers include Tommy Oliver (Jason David Frank),  Kat Hillard (Catherine Sutherland), and Wes Collins (Jason Faunt).

Finally, according to Power Rangers Now, other returning cast members will include Jeff Parazzo, Li Ming Hu, Steven Skyler, Ciara Hanna, Yoshi Sudarso, and more.

UPDATE 8/10: Trailer from IGN.