A recent interview with Kidscreens’ Magazine has shed an interesting light on the upcoming Ranger season:
The next season of the series, Power Rangers Megaforce, is set to premiere in early 2013 with the return of many historic Rangers.”
What could this mean for the new season? And who could be coming back?
http://networkedblogs.com/ySExD
Today marks the first day of Tokyo Toy Show, and some of the early items on display include the new Buster Machines for recent newcomers Beet & Stag Buster!
Also included is another, clearer image of the combined Megazord, “Great Go-BusterOH!”
http://gundamguy.blogspot.com.au/2012/06/international-tokyo-toy-show-2012-image.htmlThe Show is still in progress so stay tuned for further updates.
This report from the ongoing licensing expo gives some unusual insight into the selection of Megaforce:
You may be wondering why Power Rangers Megaforce used Goseiger rather than Gokaiger, which was an ideal season based on the successful execution of the anniversary concepts. I wasn’t able to get a solid answer for this question. They believed that Gokaiger’s pirate theme was more focused for boys (rather than boys and girls) and the concepts of stealing and plundering were too hardcore for a young audience.
Despite a grim outlook for the Legendary Pirates, an updated report suggests more to this Sentai selection than meets the eye:
They are unable to skip a season, which makes sense because Goseiger comes before Gokaiger. Gokaiger fans will be very pleased when the time is right. Unlike the Shinkenger adaptation, Power Rangers Megaforce has gone through an extensive creative process in hopes to deliver a great product for the anniversary.
What else could this mean for future adaptations, if any??? Stay tuned as we do our best to keep you informed! :)
The good people at RangerCrew attending the ongoing Licensing International Expo have shown off the first official images of yesterdays’ confirmed new season of Power Rangers!
Power Rangers Megaforce premieres early 2013 with 22 episodes including holiday specials.
Stay tuned for further Megaforce details!
http://blog.samuraicast.com/power-rangers-megaforce-at-licensing-expo/
The delusional merchandising power of Akibaranger is apparently not limited to heroes.
The Nazi bimbo villain of the Unofficial Sentai will have her own Figuart release! :)
Price & release info To Be Announced.
Not exactly the greatest pic ever but we get to see the fully combined Great Gobuster!
From Jefusion
This new press release sheds some interesting light on the recently-confirmed Power Rangers series for next year:
Power Rangers Megaforce introduces a plot line that is sure to captivate audiences with exciting new characters, villains, and high-octane action. The new series features Gosei, a supernatural guardian who for centuries, has protected the earth with his robotic aide, Tensou. But when the evil Warstar aliens begin their massive invasion, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with attitude to form the ultimate team…the Power Rangers Megaforce!
When the teens morph into Power Rangers, they gain superhuman strength, agility, and mastery over martial arts. In addition to defending earth against the Warstar aliens, other monstrous factions emerge to challenge the Megaforce Rangers. Under the leadership of a malevolent alien, toxic beasts rise from their slimy underground lair to attack the Earth and a ruthless robot army launches an offensive from their deep sea compound. In order to face these new threats, the Power Rangers Megaforce unlock powerful battle modes to fight their adversaries. Go Go Power Rangers! – fans can look forward to all new MEGA adventures in 2013.
Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details! :D
The live-action follow-up to the iconic “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” series is the next big release from Saban’s Shout Factory agreement.
Next Mutation will be released in September for $20.
Order yours today!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0089BSOGOA retail report on Saban Brands appears to have confirmed the previously suspected title for Power Rangers’ 20th Anniversary series-
Next year will mark the landmark 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers brand, an occasion for which Saban Brands is already deep in preparation. Plans for the anniversary include a new series, “Power Rangers MEGAFORCE.”
Further details as they become available! :)
http://www.retail-merchandiser.com/index.php/reports/licensing-reports/706-saban
Tamashii has put up a preview gallery for Ultra Act GRIDMAN, Tsubuyara’s digital hero better known to Western audiences as “Servo” from the underrated Superhuman Samurai Syber-Squad
Gridman will be available in September for 3360 Yen
http://tamashii.jp/item/item.php?eid=01799&pref=1100