COMIC PREVIEW – MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS: SHATTERED GRID SC

Today, August 7th, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Shattered Grid SC (Softcover) will be released from Boom Studios. Below you will find preview pages of the collection as well as the main cover.

THE BIGGEST COMIC BOOK EVENT IN POWER RANGERS HISTORY COLLECTED IN ONE VOLUME!

Lord Drakkon—a twisted alternate-reality version of Tommy Oliver (AKA the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger)—and his newly reformed army are crossing dimensions in order to execute an all-out attack that threatens the very existence of every Power Ranger ever!

Collects Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25-30, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Free Comic Book Day Special, and Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Shattered Grid #1.

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

“What else can be said that hasn’t been already said about Shattered Grid?

For Power Rangers, it is the most ambitious story-line ever told for the franchise. The twist in Issue 25 alone was enough to drive a second printing for that issue and the next one. With cameos and team-ups spanning across the whole 25 years of Power Rangers, Shattered Grid truly felt like a celebration of the franchise.

The Soft Cover collection is nicely laid out, with a special two-page summary in the beginning. The first preview page takes art from Hendry Prasetya’s introduction of Lord Drakkon and the events of that lead to the world of the Coinless. The second preview drawn by Dan Mora, summarizes the events of Shattered Grid from Go Go Power Rangers with the Ranger Slayer.

And that is my only problem with the Softcover collection. The Go Go Power Rangers portion of Shattered Grid is not included, neither is the Shattered Grid Annual. Those will be reserved for the much larger Hardcover collection coming out in November. While I understand the logistics those additional issues would be in terms of size for a softcover, it feels like new fans will miss out on the greater context of the event.

Despite that, this collection is very nice if you want to get into the heart of the story. There’s also a 40 page cover gallery with gorgeous artwork for those that missed out on collecting those.

No matter how you read it or collect it, Shattered Grid is a must read for fans of Power Rangers both new and old.”

For more of our thoughts on Shattered Grid, listen to our Ranger Merch Review of the event on Episode 118 and Episode 126.

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Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 052

Power Rangers SDCC 2019

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our Extra Episode for July, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach discuss all of the news from Hasbro for Power Rangers coming out of San Diego Comic Con 2019. The Lightning Collection, Beast Morphers new trailer, the comics – we talk about it all. Then, we analyze and summarize the Hasbro interview from Power Rangers Now.

We also discuss Hasbro’s second quarter earnings and what that means for the Power Rangers brand. Finally, we read our Ranger Nation Answers segment where our listeners weigh in on their favorite SDCC announcements!

It’s been a long road, but our time is finally near…

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 052 – “Rangers Recap SDCC 2019”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 141

Ninja Steel

It’s time to Ranger Up with your hosts as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

WE ARE BACK! No more hiatus as we kick off the summer with a new episode! Eric is joined by James and Nicole from the podcast Mostly Speakin’ Sentai (@MSSPod) to review Power Rangers Ninja Steel and Super Ninja Steel.

It’s a new Rangers Retrospective as we look at this fandom-polarizing season. James and Nicole provide a unique perspective, plus we find out their favorite characters and episodes of Ninja Steel. Eric has a unique perspective because he binged Super Ninja Steel in a week! We also read listener comments to find out what they thought of the series as a whole.

We also catch up on all of the Power Rangers news that came out during our hiatus, including: Make-A-Wish Beast Morphers Orange Ranger, Lightning Collection Exclusives from SDCC and Walgreens, Green Ranger scooters, Power Morphicon 2020, Beast Morphers upcoming episode titles and more!

Finally, we welcome back nWay Games to the podcast with a brand new Battle for the Grid segment to discuss version 1.3 update – including Zeo Gold Ranger and Time Force Pink. We talk with Daniel Maniago, Combat Designer for nWay. He was on Episode 128 where we interviewed him and talked about the Dragonzord. He is joined by Rose, the new Community Development Manager! They give us the scoop on what makes update 1.3 shine, as well as answer listener questions. (This segment begins at 2:13:04 in the episode.)

We promise… there’s no can of beans.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 141 – “Ranger Retrospective: Ninja Steel with Mostly Speakin’ Sentai + nWay: Battle for the Grid Update”

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NEWS – HASBRO SDCC 2019 – Lightning Collection White Ranger Helmet

It’s been a whirlwind of news the past couple days from Hasbro at San Diego Comic Con. From the new Fighting Spirit Green Ranger / Mighty Morphin’ Putty 2-Pack, Wave 2 of the Lightning Collection figures AND the Beast Morphers Beast-X Ultrazord Ultimate Collection Pack… there’s another item you will be adding to your collection.

The new Power Rangers Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin’ White Ranger Premium Collector Helmet lets you become an “honorary Ranger” with this one-of-a-kind item.

POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN WHITE RANGER PREMIUM COLLECTOR Helmet
(Adult/Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/Available: Late Fall 2019)

Go Go POWER RANGERS! Bring part of the POWER RANGERS legacy home with LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures, collectibles and roleplay items. This LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN WHITE RANGER PREMIUM COLLECTOR Helmet is inspired by Tommy Oliver’s iconic White Ranger Helmet from the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series. The full-scale helmet features a show-inspired detailed design, paint and finish for morphinominal display in a POWER RANGERS collection.

The helmet is a wonderful addition to any fan’s collection! It features adjustable straps so it will fit most, making it great to wear for POWER RANGERS cosplay, roleplay or costume. Available for pre-order on HasbroPulse.com and major online toy retailers including GameStop, Big Bad Toy Store and Entertainment Earth.

NEWS – HASBRO SDCC 2019 – Power Rangers Beast Morphers Trailer

At the end of yesterday’s “Power Rangers Power Hour” panel a new trailer debuted that confirmed some rumors about who would be teaming up with the Power Rangers Beast Morphers.

After 19 years, Austin St. John will reprise his role of Jason Lee Scott, the Mighty Morphin’ Red Ranger! The trailer also shows other Dino-themed rangers returning. While we won’t see this epic return until next year, the trailer shows what we can expect from the rest of Beast Morphers Season 1.

What are your thoughts? Are you excited for the return of Legendary Rangers?

 

Beast Morphers trailer - Austin St. John

NEWS – POWER MORPHICON CONVENTION ANNOUNCES 2020 DATES AND LOCATION!

Power Morphicon 2020

Ranger Command received the following press release for Power Morphicon 2020, the seventh incarnation of the largest Power Rangers convention. Read below for more details. 

Los Angeles, CA: Power Morphicon Convention, the world’s biggest Power Rangers Fan Convention announces its 2020 date and location. The convention is moving back to the Pasadena Convention Center, in Pasadena, California. Fans of the convention remember this location as the convention’s staple location since its second show in 2010, and will be excited to see that Power Morphicon Convention is taking over Pasadena once again!

Power Morphicon Convention will take place on Labor Day Weekend: September 4-6th, 2020.

The convention brings together the world’s largest group of celebrity guests tied to Power Rangers with numbers hitting over 200 individuals involved in the franchise. Power Morphicon Convention touts hundreds of vendors and artists selling Power Rangers toys, art, books, and apparel. Power Morphicon Convention will feature a full programming schedule, Photo Ops, contests and events, convention exclusive merchandise and more!

Full guest lineup TBA on Power Morphicon Convention’s website and social media. All guest appearances are subject to change and cancellation contingent upon the actors’ schedule and availability.

Tickets for Power Morphicon Convention will go on sale in August 2019. Prices and show hours will be posted on the Official Power Morphicon website and social media.

About Power Morphicon Convention:

The Power Morphicon Convention is celebrating its SEVENTH show. The show is run and promoted by Scott Zillner who annually puts on nearly a dozen shows in the Los Angeles and Sacramento areas including Power Morphicon Express, Pasadena Comic-Con, Sac Toy Con, Robo Toy Fest, Japan World Heroes, and the recently announced Toon-Con. Power Morphicon Convention has been held every other year since 2007, and Scott Zillner has been in control of the show since its second run in 2010. Since then, Power Morphicon Convention has been held consistently on even-numbered years, with attendance growing by the thousands annually by fans who travel from all over the world to make sure they don’t miss the fun!

You can follow Power Morphicon Convention on Social Media:

Official website: Http://www.officialpowermorphicon.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Official-Power-Morphicon-Convention-226350690636/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PowerMorphicon
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialpowermorphicon

NEWS – Hasbro Reveals Walgreens Exclusive Lightning Collection Figure

Continuing the news this week, Hasbro has released details on the first Lightning Collection Walgreens exclusive – the Mighty Morphin Armored Black Ranger!

What other news will Hasbro release ahead of San Diego Comic Con? Stay tuned to Ranger Command for more coverage.

Click the picture below to download the high resolution image!


POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION 6” MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON SHIELD BLACK RANGER Figure

(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Fall 2019)

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. In the MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series, the Green Ranger loans the power of the Dragon Shield to the Black Ranger to help defeat one of Rita’s monsters. The MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON SHIELD BLACK RANGER Figure has over 20 points of articulation and includes two different heads that can be swapped—one of the Ranger in his helmet, and another without as Zack Taylor from the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS series. The figure also comes a dragon dagger, power axe, power blaster, and an extra pair of hands for more ways to play or display. Look for other collectible figures in this series. Each sold separately. Available exclusively at Walgreens.

MIGHTY MORPHIN DRAGON SHIELD BLACK RANGER

NEWS – Hasbro Reveals SDCC 2019 Power Rangers Razor Scooter

Hasbro has officially announced their second exclusive for Power Rangers at San Diego Comic Con! The first exclusive was the Lightning Collection Mighty Morphin’ Red Ranger and Zeo Gold Ranger 2-pack. Now, Hasbro has partnered with RAZOR to bring fans the first Power Rangers Razor Scooter. Click our gallery below for high resolution images of this newest collectible!


POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER
(HASBRO/ Approx. Retail Price: $79.99/ Available at Booth #3329 at Comic-Con International in San Diego)

The POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MORPHIN GREEN RANGER has all the power of the Dragonzord on two wheels! This Limited Edition scooter, inspired by the legendary Mighty Morphin Green Ranger, is a Razor original classic style A-Kick Scooter (Est. 2000) made from aircraft grade aluminum in a limited edition green colorway with gold anodized telescoping T-bar, gold power coin foil badge, and grip tape that mimics Tommy Oliver’s boot design. The POWER RANGERS RAZOR SCOOTER- MIGHTY MOPRHIN GREEN RANGER will be for sale during San Diego Comic-Con 2019. Following the convention, if available, limited quantities will be available at Razor.com.

Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 051

Rangers Answer Anything

It’s time to Ranger Up with @trekkieb47 @secretrangerfan & @ZachLaVoy as they talk all things Power Rangers on the Four Eyed Radio Network with RANGER COMMAND POWER HOUR!

In our last episode before our June hiatus, brought to you by our supporters on Patreon, Eric, A.P. and Zach answer… anything.

How did we meet and start the podcast? What keeps us going? Is the fandom in a rough spot with this month’s drama and passings? What would be our dream Power Rangers team up story? International spoiler thoughts? Our dream Lightning Collection wave?

From the franchise to comics and toys, to podcast and general questions about us… thanks to our listeners for submitting a TON of questions.

We also pay tribute to Pua Magasiva and Grant MacFarland, discuss a possible Beast Morphers team up with Dino Charge, Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Blu-Ray features and more!

Evox Demands Your Silence.

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Extra Episode 051 – “Rangers Answer Anything (within reason) 2019”

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Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 140

Power Rangers Beast Morphers Episode Review - Abraham Rodriguez as Nate, the Gold Ranger.

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!

The hiatus hits us hard as we review episodes seven and eight of Power Rangers Beast Morphers. The hosts are friends indeed as the Cybergate opens, but will they be able to dodge the hateraid from a former ranger?

We discuss the latest news (at the time of recording) including a review of Power Rangers Battle for the Grid story mode. We also talk about the Ranger drama involving Blake Foster against the casting of Abraham Rodriguez. We let our listeners know all the details and have a serious discussion about toxic masculinity and celebrity worship.

Then, we review the last two episodes of Beast Morphers before the hiatus. Find out what we thought about the arcs so far and the two newest Power Rangers to join Grid Battleforce.

The hosts read your Answers from Ranger Nation and find out what our listeners want to see in Beast Morphers once it comes back. We also receive a question from Ranger Nation and ponder what a Hasbro Power Rangers video game collection might consist of.

Finally, we discuss the future of the podcast, our June hiatus and major details on our next Power Rangers Survivor episode.

One more to go this month!

Listen now: Ranger Command Power Hour Episode 140 – “Rangers Review: Beast Morphers Episodes 7-8”

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