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We’re at this year’s New York Comic Con!  The convention scene is back, although a bit muted with the United States just coming down from a pandemic-high late summer/early fall.  Because of such, vendors didn’t bring their A game (and some didn’t bring a game at all).

Diamond Select Toys has their upcoming Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Legends Red Ranger NYCC Exclusive Bust on display.  We took a couple of images and you can see them in the story.

You can pre-order it via BigBadToyStore here.

Check it out!

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The Wal-Mart exclusive Power Rangers Retro line is getting some new additions!  Revealed today via HasbroPulse, we have our first look at:

  • 7 inch MMPR Dino Megazord Figure
  • 7 inch MMPR Thunder Megazord Figure
  • 7 inch Lost Galaxy Megazord Figure
  • 7 inch Ninja Storm Ninjakon Figure

These figures feature limited articulation and are 7 inches in height.  They are being packaged in exclusive VHS-style packaging to harken back to the days of VHS … if you don’t know what that is then it’s time for me to retire.

These are available at Walmart.com and HasbroPulse.com.  (Pre-Order links below)

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After being discovered in a store listing back in July, we have our first look at the upcoming Power Rangers Lightning Collection In Space Silver Ranger figure.

The figure includes his signature Silverizer weapon in both sword and gun modes as well as a very 90’s Zhane civilian head.  The paint on the figure looks to be a glossy silver which will make any and all Silver Ranger fans, of any series, incredibly excited for future Silver Ranger releases.

No release details are available at this time as Hasbro has yet to officially announce this figure.

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Don’t say no, just buy more!  Those were the lyrics, right?  Premium Bandai has announced the next Lockseed set in the CSM Kamen Rider Gaim product line.  Fans of the namesake Rider, Kamen Rider Gaim, will be happy to see these Lockseeds included – especially ones never before released in the previous DX line!

This CSM Kamen Rider Gaim Lockseed Set includes:

  • Pine Lockseed
  • Ichigo Lockseed
  • Suika Lockseed
  • Fresh Orange Lockseed
  • Black Orange Lockseed
  • Black Lemon Energy Lockseed
  • Proto Gaim Faceplate

The last three Lockseeds listed have never been released as DX previously.

This set is scheduled to release in February 2022 for 13,422 yen via Premium Bandai.

While it has not been announced as to being released in North America, it is safe to assume this set, like each set before it, will be offered via North American specialty retailers with Bluefin Brands.

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We don’t like posting spoilers as news but this is something that absolutely needs celebration now and when it finally airs around the world.

In an episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury – which is airing new episodes in France – the Green Ranger (Izzy Garcia) is revealed to be in a relationship with a young woman named Fern.  Fans of Power Rangers know that the first “official” LGBTQ representation was in the 2017 Power Rangers movie.  The character Trini, played by Becky G, was implied as being LGBTQ but never truly outright stated in the movie (the director and cast would embrace the implication as such however).  There is no doubt left in the viewer’s mind after watching the episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury.

This is a huge moment in Power Rangers because the television show has notoriously skirted the issue of LGBTQ representation.  Caleb Bendit, who played the comedy character Monty in Power Rangers Ninja Steel, has stated publicly that he would portray his character as having romantic feelings for the character Victor but that he was told to tone it down by show-runners.  Even heterosexual relationships have been taboo in Power Rangers, with on-screen kisses being a big no-no (instead, characters showcase affection by holding hands).

Show-runner Simon Bennett has commented on the revelation of Izzy’s sexuality and openly stated that it was all signed off on by writers, producers, Nickelodeon, and Hasbro.

All we can say is – it’s about f-cking time!  See the clip below!  This episode of Power Rangers Dino Fury (Episode 13, “The Matchmaker” is scheduled to air on September 25th in the United States on Nickelodeon)

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Site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has updated with brand new pre-orders and new arrivals!  For toku fans – we have the Power Rangers x Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles crossover toys as well as the much-desired golden King Ghidorah for S.H. Monsterarts.

Check out the pre-orders below!  New arrivals are after the jump!

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Critically acclaimed director James Gunn (Guardians of the Galaxy, The Suicide Squad) recently sat down with Joseph Deckelmeier for a question and answer session on the recently released The Suicide Squad movie.  During the interview, James Gunn was gracious enough to answer a couple of questions regarding his love of the Kamen Rider franchise.

In the interview, James Gunn shares what his favorite Kamen Rider is, the inspirations he has taken from Kamen Rider, Ultraman, and Kaiju movies as a whole, and whether or not he feels Kamen Rider could be a success in America (spoiler: he says yes!).

Watch the full clip above!  Also check out The Suicide Squad in theaters now and streaming on HBO Max.  Share your love for Kamen Rider and James Gunn by using the hashtag #RiderSquad on social media!

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We’re in the middle of Team Kamen Rider (part of Bluefin Brands and Bandai) official Heisei Week II week-long celebration of the Heisei era of Kamen Rider!  Late Wednesday, Team Kamen Rider announced a last minute, top secret panel for 3pm PT/6pm ET today.

You can watch the live-stream below.  Let us know if you see any familiar faces!

You can catch up on all the previous panels from Heisei Week II, as well as shop official limited-time merchandise, by clicking here!

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