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RCPH Bolt Bites – January 2025

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Welcome to Ranger Command Power Hour’s BOLT BITES article series! BOLT BITES is a semi-monthly to monthly summary of all the news happening for Power Rangers merchandise, fan works, entertainment and other news.

Have something Ranger news related that you found? Are you an artist looking to promote your work? Do you make Power Rangers content on YouTube or Twitch? Drop us a line at rangercommandpowerhour@gmail.com or on our social media channels.

And now onto January 2025’s BOLT BITES.

11 YEARS

Today, January 25th, 2025, Ranger Command Power Hour celebrates the eleventh anniversary of the release of the first episode of the podcast.

I (Eric) just want to thank all of our listeners, supporters and friends of the show for sticking with the site and podcast, especially over the past couple of years. The back half of last year was incredibly draining and busy both personally and professionally. This affected the release of episodes of the podcast since family will always take first priority in my life.

The plan for the future remains the same as I’ve stated on social media and Patreon. Extra Episodes will end with Extra Episode 100 and newer episodes of the podcast will come out when they come out as time and news permits. Right now, the only new stories being told are from the comics, specifically the new series Power Rangers Prime from BOOM! Studios. Future podcast episodes will focus on the comics with interviews and discussions from the Ranger Command Comic Squadron.

Thanks again and here’s to the new year!

11th Anniversary Live Stream

Catch the 11th Anniversary live stream TONIGHT! Unboxing a set of hero props from Heritage Auctions Power Rangers auction.

SPD Emergency!

  • Power Rangers SPD celebrates its 20TH ANNIVERSARY this year! 2025 is also the year that the show takes place. While we aren’t fighting crime in a future time (wait, wrong show…), Executive Producer of SPD, Greg Aronowitz, is sharing daily behind the scenes images. Some of these have never been seen! Below is a gallery of just some of what has been shared so far. Don’t forget to follow Greg on Instagram for daily SPD updates!

A Serious Emergency…

  • A list of resources for those in the area and for those that wish to donate has been compiled by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

FAIR WARNING!

OFFICIAL MERCH

  • You can now order the Super7 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers ReAction Figure – Megazord (Lightning Glow) from Hasbro Pulse for $25. The product description reads, “Inspired by the ‘90s TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, this 5.75” tall Megazord features a glow-in-the-dark colorway, complete with glow-in-the-dark Power Sword and Mammoth Shield accessories, and comes packed in collector-friendly window box packaging. This Lightning Glow Megazord ReAction Figure will light the way to a better Power Rangers collection— collect yours today!”
  • On January 17th, ahead of this past week’s London Toy Fair, Power Rangers and Playmates Toys teased the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Re-Ignition collection in a joint Instagram post.

    “⚡ IT’S MORPHIN TIME! ⚡Get ready for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers RE-IGNITION with a new morphinominal collection. Stay tuned for more… #powerrangers”

  • At London Toy Fair it was announced that Playmates Toys appointed Character Options to distribute Power Rangers in the UK & London. Character Options will begin its distribution of the toys from summer 2025. The new collection was first seen at London Toy Fair (no pictures were allowed) at the Character Options booth. This collection should be teased by Playmates during New York Toy Fair March 1st – 4th.

COMICS

  • Upcoming: BOOM! Studios April 2025 solicits are out and includes covers for Power Rangers Prime issue #6 and an advanced look for June’s MMPR: Death Ranger Part One softcover collection.

  • Last month BOOM! Studios podcast, BOOM! Direct, interviewed Power Rangers Prime series writer Melissa Flores and series editor Allyson Gronowitz. Hosts Anthony Mauro and Adrian Lopez dove deep into the creation of Power Rangers Prime with Melissa and Allyson. You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, but here’s a link to the episode on Spotify.
  • Speaking of Allyson, November 27th, 2024 was her last day as an editor at BOOM! Studios. It is not known how far into Power Rangers Prime’s run she will be editor as issue three still listed her as editor. We wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors!

GAMES

  • Renegade Game Studios has been teasing the final Kickstarter and expansion of the Heroes of the Grid game, Eternal Rangers. The Kickstarter will launch on January 28th at 10AM Pacific Time. You can sign up for the campaign on their Kickstarter Page. Below are some teases for figures and cards in the set:

 

UH OH, YOU’RE IN TROUBLE… 

  • Former Power Rangers Samurai and Super Samurai actor Hector David Jr. (Mike, Green Ranger) has plead guilty to battery charges after assaulting an elderly man last year. The sentencing for 180 days in jail was passed a couple of weeks ago. According to TMZ, the judge suspended 135 days of the sentence and HDJ is now only serving a mere 45 days in jail. The rest of the sentence includes two years of probation and 100 hours of community service, notes The Latin Times.

Thank you for reading this month’s Bolt Bites!

RCPH Bolt Bites – August 2024

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Welcome to Ranger Command Power Hour’s new BOLT BITES article series! BOLT BITES is a semi-monthly to monthly summary of all the news happening for Power Rangers merchandise, fan works, entertainment and other news. Depending on the news cycle for a given week or month, you may see this series grow to weekly.

Have something Ranger news related that you found? Are you an artist looking to promote your work? Do you make Power Rangers content on YouTube or Twitch? Drop us a line at rangercommandpowerhour@gmail.com or on our social media channels.

And now onto August 2024’s BOLT BITES.

OFFICIAL MERCH

  • Last month, Licensing International reported news from San Diego Comic Con that Playmates’ Power Rangers line will launch at retail in 2025 and “will be available in children’s and collector versions and feature ‘well-constructed figures at a better price than other collectible companies, including Hasbro,’ said Jeff Trojan, VP of Marketing at Playmates.” Read more.

  • Morph into action with the new REWIND RED RANGER (MMPR) from Funko! Part of Funko’s REWIND line, this new collectible comes in a VHS-inspired package with matching character card! There’s a 1 in 6 chance you may find the chase of the Red Ranger wearing his helmet.

UNOFFICIAL MERCH

  • Originally posted by Twitter user Whenaiyy, third party 1/6th figure manufacturer SooSooToys is releasing 5 more Red Warriors. Will this continue Forever? Check out Whenaiyy’s thread for more images of these gorgeous replicas. And someone tell SooSooToys to make a Shadow Ranger…

MUSIC

COMICS

  • NEXT WEEK: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Recharged Vol. 5 SC, which collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #115-118. Below is the full preview gallery (and essentially all of MMPR issue #115)
  • Upcoming: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Darkest Hour #1 second printing will release on September 4th.

GAMES

  • Power Rangers: Mighty Force is a new mobile game out NOW on iOS App Store and Google Play that released on August 7th. The original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers are back and joined by Rangers from the future! From developers East Side Games, Mighty Kingdom and Hasbro. Download now.

  • During Gamescon 2024 (August 21-25), Digital Eclipse is promoting their new Power Rangers game, Rita’s Rewind, to press. They stressed in comments to their tweet that they are not working on a Power Rangers game collection and that Rita’s Rewind is a new game.

  • Renegade Game Studios recently released an expansion for Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid, Allies Pack #4 featuring Blue Senturion, Hunter and Blake Bradley, Levi Weston and Orion. Also available is the new It’s Morphin Time expansion for the Power Rangers Deck-Building Game which features Rocky, Adam, Aisha, Kat and introduces Matt Cook from the BOOM! Studios comics.

FAN PROJECTS

  • The Morphin Museum announced a Power Rangers Preservation Project challenge for Power Month. If their Morphin Museum Patreon hits 100 paid subscribers by the end of August, they will release the full pitch of DinoRangers, the original pitch for what would become MMPR. More details here.

BEHIND THE SCENES

  • Last month, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers VFX Artist Rick Shick launched a new behind the scenes video series on YouTube called “Behind the Power”. The series has examined morph effects, filming miniatures and interviews. View the full playlist here.

FANDOM WTF?

  • Who knew the term “Japanese Power Rangers” was so controversial? Twitter user @mask_bastard’s viral tweet depicting a clip from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (Power Rangers: Dino Charge), with the comment “Japanese power rangers goes so hard” created quite the discourse the week of August 12th.

NEWS – Hasbro and Playmates Toys Enter Strategic Relationship to Produce and Distribute Power Rangers Product Globally Starting in 2025

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HASBRO AND PLAYMATES TOYS ENTER STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIP TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE POWER RANGERS PRODUCT GLOBALLY STARTING IN 2025

PAWTUCKET, R.I.—April 22, 2024— Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, today announced a global licensing agreement with Playmates Toys, a global toy design, development, marketing and distribution company, to produce and distribute POWER RANGERS product. Playmates is debuting its first POWER RANGERS collection with a kid targeted MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS toy line in 2025.

As part of the agreement, Playmates holds licensing rights to develop additional cross-category POWER RANGERS products, including action figures, blasters, plush, role play, vehicles and accessories. The deal encompasses global distribution across all regions excluding Asia.

“We are honored to work with Hasbro on the reimagination of this iconic franchise’s toy line for long time fans and a new generation of children. Playmates and Hasbro speak the same toy language and share a passion for POWER RANGERS, a multi-generational phenomenon that has stood the test of time,” said Karl Aaronian, Playmates’ SVP of Marketing.

Hasbro will retain all entertainment rights and will continue to drive global strategy and growth for the POWER RANGERS franchise by strategically working with licensees across multiple categories, including publishing, fashion and footwear, promotions and more. Hasbro will also further activate the brand across their direct-to-consumer channel Hasbro Pulse and as part of its presence at major industry events like San Diego Comic Con.

“Playmates’ ability to interpret character-based story telling in highly detailed, innovative, and affordable products has revitalized several iconic brands, they are the perfect fit to fully expand the POWER RANGERS franchise,” said Casey Collins, President of Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “While we’ll continue to provide oversight and direction on future POWER RANGERS product ranges, Playmates will leverage its action figure and accessory design, development and marketing expertise to create an entirely new play and collecting experience for fans of all ages. With two powerhouse companies coming together to support a powerhouse brand, the potential is limitless!”

Celebrating 30 continuous years on the air, POWER RANGERS has become one of the longest-running kids’ live-action series in television history, with more than 900 episodes aired to date. Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993 with MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the series celebrated its 30th year in 2023 with MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: ONCE & ALWAYS, an anniversary special streaming exclusively on Netflix. The most recent season of POWER RANGERS, POWER RANGERS: COSMIC FURY, is currently available exclusively on Netflix.

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