TFW2005HisstankTokuNationToyark
Tokunation › Archives for Chris › Page 55

under Power Rangers

The company known as Saban Brands is no more, and thus it is time for the trademark machine to go in to full haywire mode. Mega Power Brasil alerted us to a quick piece of information that, upon further investigation, yielded some interesting results. Check out the list of trademarks below that had some changes done recently.

– Kyu Rangers (originally filed June 2017)
Fans will immediately recognize the name as belonging to the Japanese counterpart Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, which many fans thought was the obvious heir to Super Ninja Steel. Instead we have Beast Morphers for 2019 and 2020. However, an extension was filed for Kyu Rangers last week. This may be nothing more than Saban Brands, prior to closing its doors, looking to lock up any loose ends or pending trademarks before the Hasbro takeover of the brand.

– Ghost Ranger(s) (originally filed December 2016)
Not much is known about this trademark. It showed up in December of 2016 with the usual descriptions (including a trademark for television). But it was just recently granted a second extension in mid-June.

– Power Morph (originally filed March 2018)
The trademark for this phrase involves interactive things such as sporting goods and games. It is currently in the “extension of time for opposition”, meaning a third party has filed for an extension of time to determine whether or not to challenge the trademark.

– Phantom Ranger (originally filed August 2017)
This one should be pretty easy to guess. It is ironic to note that aside from Red/Blue/Black/Yellow/Pink/Green/White and “Ghost”, this is the only other named Power Ranger trademarked. It was granted a first extension.

– Beast Morphers (originally filed January 2018)
Ironically, this one is currently an extension of time to file for opposition, meaning a third party has paused the trademark to review whether or not to challenge it.

So what does all this meaning? Honestly, probably nothing. Again – when a company has its intellectual properties purchased by another company, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes legal stuff that has to happen. The “file for opposition” could very well be Hasbro.

What do you think? Tweet us @TokuNation and give us your thoughts – we’d love to discuss it with you!

under Power Rangers

Today is July 2nd and the company Saban Brands is no more. We saw via social media late last week that employees of Saban Brands were moving out of the office – but moving to where? Now we know! Here are some notable moves of Saban Brands employees to their new home with Hasbro, the new owners of the Power Rangers brand.

Jason Bischoff – Director, Global Franchise Creative for Power Rangers, Hasbro
Melissa Flores – Director, Power Rangers Development & Production for AllSpark Pictures
Brian Casentini – Senior Vice President of Power Rangers Franchise Development and Production for AllSpark Pictures
Laura Suh – Senior Graphics Designer, Hasbro
Paul Strickland – Production and Development, Power Rangers, for AllSpark Pictures

The “super fans” will know those names very well – Jason Bischoff has been a social media voice for the Power Rangers brand for Saban Brands, acting then as global licensing for Power Rangers. Melissa Flores has been part of the creative team behind the everything for Power Rangers including both the television show and the comic, as has Brian Casentini who also has the title of Executive Producer for Power Rangers Ninja Steel.

If any other names drop we will be sure to let you know. Congratulations to Jason, Melissa, and Brian on their new roles. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for Power Rangers under Hasbro!

UPDATE #1 – Laura Suh is now Senior Graphics Designer at Hasbro, former Marketing Communications Designer at Saban Brands
UPDATE #2 – Paul Strickland is now Production and Development, Power Rangers, for AllSpark Pictures. Formerly Coordinator at Saban Brands

under Conventions, Power Morphicon, Power Rangers

Exclusive to this year’s Power Morphicon convention is a black and gold repaint of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Megazord POP! Vinyl from Funko. Release details have yet to be revealed however the item will go up for pre-sale for those who have pre-registered for Power Morphicon on Monday, June 25th via the Official Power Morphicon website.

Power Morphicon is the official Power Rangers convention and will be part of the 25th Anniversary celebration for the Power Rangers franchise this August 17th thru the 19th in Anaheim, California. If you have not pre-registered yet, please click here to begin the process.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

under Power Rangers

The end of the Power Rangers is near – at least the Power Rangers from Bandai America. They are going out with a bang and re-releasing nearly all of their old Power Rangers Legacy stock (minus the figures). Our site sponsor BigBadToyStore.com has listed all the items for pre-order, releasing in November 2018, and we’ve linked them for you down below!

– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Thunder Megazord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Ranger Saba Sword
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Dragon Dagger
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Blade Blaster
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Power Morpher
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Tigerzord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Falconzord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Green Ranger/White Ranger Power Morpher

These items are scheduled to release November 2018. Pre-order these items now as it will be your LAST CHANCE to grab them before they are gone forever! Add them to your “Pile of Loot” and save huge on shipping via BigBadToyStore.com!

under Conventions, Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

As we enter a brand new age of Power Rangers toys and collectibles we are definitely ending the previous era with a bang! Revealed earlier this morning, a skew of Power Rangers toys are being offered as convention exclusives at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. Even more shocking – not all of them are being offered through Bandai America.

The Legacy Psycho Silver figure will be available at San Diego Comic Con at the Entertainment Earth booth (#2343) for $45. You can pre-order any remaining figures from the show by clicking here.

One of the most anticipated wave of figures from Bandai America‘s Legacy 6.5″ collector line is the Psycho Rangers. We had confirmation that the original five (Red, Blue, Black, Pink, Yellow) were being released and as soon as they were, fans began to ask about Psycho Silver. As you recall, the Power Rangers In Space battled valiantly against the Psycho Rangers but always got bested by them until they realized each Psycho is programmed to best fight against the same color. As the Power Rangers lay exhausted, Psycho Silver appears and quickly finishes them off. His arrogance at fighting all the colored Rangers causes infighting amongst the Psychos until Psycho Blue injures his comrades in an attempt to fight the Blue Ranger himself. It is at that point we learn that the Psycho Silver is actually the In Space Silver Ranger, and together with the other Power Rangers In Space, destroy Psycho Blue.

From the official order page:

Entertainment Earth Convention Exclusive! “We’re the Psycho Rangers. We’re faster than you. Smarter than you. Stronger than you. But we’re evil!” From the Power Rangers in Space TV series, comes this Power Rangers in Space Legacy Psycho Silver Ranger Action Figure – Entertainment Earth Exclusive. The evil counterpart of the Silver Ranger from Power Rangers in Space makes his appearance in the Legacy line of highly detailed and articulated action figures from Bandai as this collectible 6 1/2-inch tall figure. With show-accurate styling and premium decoration, there are 21 points of articulation and a muscular, heroic design that’s perfect for play or display! Great for adult collectors and kids alike, the Psycho Silver Ranger comes in premium Legacy packaging.

NOTE: This item will first be sold at San Diego Comic-Con 2018 at the Entertainment Earth booth #2343. If supplies remain after the show, your order will be filled and shipped to you then, in August 2018. We reserve the right to limit quantities ordered.

Order your SDCC 2018 Legacy Psycho Silver figure now.

under Power Rangers

In either an attempt to cash-in at the end of their master toy license deal or cleaning out magical mythological warehouses, Bandai America has listed through EntertainmentEarth.com a massive influx of older Legacy Power Rangers items with a December 2018 release date. This will be your last chance to own these classic and someday vintage items before Hasbro begins full production of product for the Power Rangers brand. Check out the listings below.

– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Power Morpher
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Green Ranger / White Ranger Morpher
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Dragonzord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Thunder Megazord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Tigerzord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Ninja Megazord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Falconzord
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Dragon Dagger
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers White Ranger Saba Sword
– Legacy Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Blade Blaster

Ironically (or not), all these items were originally exclusive to Toys’R’Us and later made available through online retailers in secondary releases or post initial wave releases. However, if you missed one (looking at you, Saba) now is your chance to grab one before you can only ever pay aftermarket.

under Power Rangers

It’s collection completion time! The GameStop exclusives, Legacy Power Rangers Zeo Pink Ranger and Legacy Power Rangers Zeo Yellow Ranger, are now available both at GameStop.com as well as arriving at local GameStop stores! This is your chance to finally complete the Legacy Zeo Megazord figure as well as adding the highly sought after Zeo girls to your Legacy collection.

– Zeo Ranger I, Pink – GameStop Exclusive
– Zeo Ranger II, Yellow – GameStop Exclusive

Share your pictures with us on Twitter via @TokuNation or using the hashtag #TokuNation and we’ll share your score with our followers!

under Power Rangers

Recently, Premium Bandai and Bandai Japan announced the next Super Mini-Pla figures to see release in Japan (the Muteki Shogun, Kakure Daishogun, and Tsubasamaru). Fans speculated whether or not they would see a release in the United States – and today Bluefin Tamashii Nations announced that the Ninja Megazord and Falconzord will see a US release!

The retail price tag for this set will be $99 and will release this November. This is great because the Japanese version, Kakure Daishogun and Tsubasamaru, were Premium Bandai exclusives and were demanding a pretty penny for import.

Super Mini-Pla are model kits that you put together. The end result is a mecha that is more articulated than the full size toy. The closest way to describe them is think Gundam model kits but of your favorite Power Rangers and Super Sentai mechs.

under Power Rangers

Following the conclusion of the Shattered Grid event in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Issue 31 (releasing in September) will showcase a BRAND NEW team of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers!

– The Ranger Slayer
– Magna Defender
– Zeo Ranger II, Yellow
– Green Samurai Ranger (Power Rangers Ninja Storm)
– Red In Space Ranger
– “Deathryuger”, the unused hero/villain from Power Rangers Dino Charge who is now officially known as The Dark Ranger!

There are no real details about how this new team comes together – or what happens to the team we know and love – except that all will be revealed by the time the team takes center stage! If you want to see more stories of the original cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, you will need to go check out Go Go Power Rangers.

We’re signed up for this one! Thanks to ComicBook.com for the story!

under Power Rangers

The Shattered Grid event in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic has claimed it’s final two victims – Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo are leaving the book, passing the torch to Marguerite Bennett and Simone Di Meo as writer and artist, respectively. Starting in Issue 31, the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Comic will Change Creative Team at Shattered Grid Conclusion.

This new team will be continuing on from the after-effects of the conclusion of the Shattered Grid comic event. Kyle Higgins states in an exclusive article with ComicBook.com that there is no giant reset button for the event – the changes that happen in the book are, for the time being, permanent and change everything (just look at the new team!).

The final issue featuring Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo will be Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30, which releases this August. The last work featuring Kyle Higgins as writer for Power Rangers will be the Soul of the Dragon graphic novel, which releases near the end of the year.

To Kyle Higgins and Daniele Di Nicuolo – THANK YOU. Thank you for taking a property known for being 100% kids oriented and telling real stories with real consequences. Thank you for taking Power Rangers seriously, showing the comic book world that our favorite spandex heroes can have awesome, gritty stories with heart and soul. You will both go down as creative legends in the Power Rangers universe.

To Marguerite Bennett and Simone Di Meo – WELCOME! We cannot wait to see what you have in store for the Power Rangers universe and we are excited to be able to take the journey with you!