Independent soft vinyl toy company Seismic Toys has shared with us their upcoming exclusives for this year’s G-Fest happening July 14-16 in Rosemont, IL. Check the press release below as well as all the images in the story!
Fans of Kamen Rider rejoice – one of the most popular actors of the brand is heading to Burbank, California this year at the Japan World Heroes convention. Gaku Sano, who played Kouta aka Kamen Rider Gaim, is the guest of honor at Japan World Heroes. The convention takes place August 18-20, 2023 at the Burbank Marriott Convention Center.
For details on tickets to the show head to JapanWorldHeroes.com.
The sister show to Power Morphicon – Japan World Heroes – has announced their first guest for the upcoming convention. Super Sentai fans rejoice as Yasuhisa Furuhara – who played Sousuke Esumi (Go-On Red) in the 2008 Super Sentai series Engine Sentai Go-Onger – will be appearing at this year’s Japan World Heroes.
Japan World Heroes takes place August 18-20 2023 at the Burbank Marriott hotel, directly across from the Burbank airport in Burbank, California. For more details – JapanWorldHeroes.com – and to purchase tickets click here.
Although the cat was let out of the bag a little bit early, we did get a full hands-on demonstration of the upcoming Power Rangers Zord Ascension Project Astro Megazord from this weekend’s Hasbro PulseCon 2022! The item features a ton of articulation, little In Space Power Rangers, and so much more. Check the official press release below.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT IN SPACE ASTRO MEGAZORD FIGURE
(Ages 15 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $165.99/Available for pre-order September 30, 2022 at 5:00 pm ET for Hasbro Pulse premium members and 6:00 pm ET at Hasbropulse.com and other fan retailers)
LET’S ROCKET!The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro. Imagine all the action of POWER RANGERS with toys from Hasbro! The crackle of unreleased energy. The smell of ozone. The feeling that something big is about to happen… when you know you’re in the calm before the storm. Welcome to ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT, the next evolution of LIGHTNING COLLECTION. We’re bringing our expertise in giant robots and experience with awesome collector figures into this never-been-done-before expression of some of the most iconic robots ever to grace the screen. The Zord Ascension Project figures feature premium deco and paint, along with intricate details that create an awesome collectible.
It’s time to bring the Power Rangers In Space Rangers’ Megazord into the Lightning Collection with the ZORD ASCENSION PROJECT ASTRO MEGAZORD (MZ-0602) – a premium, collectible figure made with an incredible attention to detail and the love of true fans of Power Rangers and awesome giant robots. The ASTRO MEGAZORD includes 14 accessories making this figure a truly morphinominal addition to any fan’s shelf. Following are key product features:
- 1:144-SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE: The Astro Megazord will fit right in with already-existing displays.
- INCLUDES THE ASTRO MEGASHIP AND ASTRO MEGASHUTTLE: Dock the two components to form the Astro Megazord.
- THE ULTIMATE DISPLAY PIECE, PART 1: Incredible detailing and specialized paint techniques to highlight the details of the Astro Megazord
- A UNIQUE UNBOXING EXPERIENCE: We’re transporting you to the Zord Ascension Project and putting you inside the cockpit with premium packaging unlike anything you’ve seen before from Power Rangers.
- ZAP IS AN ECOSYSTEM OF ZORD COLLECTIBILITY: The MZ-0602 Astro Megazord isn’t the only part of the Lightning Collection Zord Ascenion Project! Look for other 1:144 Scale Zords and Megazords (Each sold separately. Subject to availability.)
GO GO POWER RANGERS! Look for more collectibles in the LIGHTNING COLLECTION. Each sold separately.
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During this weekend, Hasbro Pulsecon 2022 gave us our first official look at the Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 13 figures with in-hand images, official images, and pre-orders. Check out the press release below.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO CHARGE BLUE RANGER FIGURE is sculpted at a 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with a bunch of show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO CHARGE Blue Ranger from the TV series where unfrozen, Koda, was frozen in ice for 100,000 years and preserved by his Blue Energem (whew). From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION BEAST MORPHERS YELLOW RANGER FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the BEAST MORPHERS Yellow Ranger from the TV series. A true glow up! After bonding with jackrabbit DNA, Zoey Reeves goes from laundry duty to Yellow Ranger. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece. From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the footsoldiers in WILD FORCE in the TV series.. Things get slimy when Toxica summons the Putrids from their pink goo to battle the POWER RANGERS. Includes: figure, 1 accessories, alternate hands, and blast effect piece. From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro.
POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION DINO FURY GREEN RANGER FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: March 2023)
This POWER RANGERS LIGHTNING COLLECTION WILD FORCE PUTRID FIGURE is 6-inch scale and features premium deco, articulation, and paint hits, along with show-inspired accessories, for awesome poseability whether displayed on your shelf or set up for play time. The figure is inspired by the DINO FURY Green Ranger in the TV series. Go go, Green! Track star Izzy Garcia doesn’t let anything stand in her way and she never backs down from a challenge. Includes: figure, 1 accessory, alternate hands, alternate head, and blast effect piece. From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the POWER RANGERS have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro.
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Fans of Power Rangers enjoyed this year’s Hasbro Pulsecon 2022 this past weekend. Continuing the popular crossover collaborations, two more figures were announced for the Power Rangers x Street Fighter crossover – Morphed Ken Soaring Eagle and Morphed Cammy Stinging Crane.
Check the press release below.
POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED CAMMY STINGING CRANE RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)
GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Cammy gets a Power Coin, her awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Cammy figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items and stay tuned for more. Each sold separately.
POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER LIGHTNING COLLECTION MORPHED KEN SOARING FALCON RANGER COLLAB 6” ACTION FIGURE
(Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99/Available: Spring 2023)
GET READY FOR ACTION… IT’S MORPHIN TIME! From DINO FURY back to the original MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS, the Rangers have brought teamwork, action, and adventure to generations of fans. The legacy continues with figures, vehicles, collectibles, and roleplay toys from Hasbro, celebrating Ranger teams from nearly 30 years. Inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise, when Ken gets a Power Coin, his awesome fighting style gets a boost from the grid. This 6-inch LIGHTNING COLLECTION MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS X STREET FIGHTER COLLAB action figure features premium paint and decorative details inspired by Capcom’s iconic Street Fighter franchise and its Power Rangers mashup, with over 20 points of articulation for high poseability. Plus, swappable hands for more ways to play or display. Featuring an iconic mashup design, this Ken figure includes a stand for action poses, 3 blast effects accessories, and 1 pair of additional hands. Look for other LIGHTNING COLLECTION figures and roleplay items and stay tuned for more.
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– Morphed Ken Soaring Eagle
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These figures are set to release in Spring 2023.
Longtime friend of the site and contributor Eric Berry (@trekkieb47) was fortunate enough to attend the Radiant Black pre-event at this year’s C2E2 in Chicago, Illinois. The following is his review of the experience of meeting the team behind the Massive-verse – Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, Mat Groom, Melissa Flores, and more!
NOTE: Attendees at this year’s Power Morphicon will have an opportunity to meet Kyle Higgins, Ryan Parrott, and Melissa Flores! Be sure to attend the Massive-verse at Morphicon panel on Saturday, August 27th at 2pm! Full schedule here.
C2E2 is the essential convention experience in the midwest and, every year since 2010, C2E2 has delivered some of the best entertainment guests and comic creators from around the world.
To match that hype, Kyle Higgins of Black Market Narrative announced the “Radiant Black X Lockport” event through the Black Market News Substack (https://kyledhiggins.substack.com/) back in June. If you’re not subscribed, definitely check it out as soon as possible so you don’t miss any news!
But why Lockport, Illinois? Lockport is a smaller city 30 miles southwest of Chicago, near Joliet. It’s where writer Kyle Higgins is from and is the setting for his Massive-Verse series, Radiant Black. In Issue 1, we meet Nathan Burnett, a down on his luck writer that’s in debt and has to move back in with his parents in, you guessed it… Lockport, Illinois.
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With the upcoming Tamashii Nations 2022 Event – November 18th thru 20th – Tamashii Nations is pulling out all the stops with offering hot, in-demand items for attendees. On top of the already announced Kamen Rider Jack Revice, Black Zenkaiser, and Kamen Rider Old No. 1, they are also releasing Evil Trigger from Ultraman Trigger Episode Z.
The details of the figure as follows:
Evil Trigger
Get in touch with those middleman and after-market sellers as fast as you can. All these items are going to go quick!
Another item is coming to the Tamashii Nations 2022 event! Revealed today is the exclusive item S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Old No. 1. The details of the figure as follows:
Kamen Rider Old No. 1
Like all Tamashii Nations 2022 Event items, there is a pre-sale lottery but otherwise these items are exclusive to the event running November 18th – 20th in Japan.
There was much rejoicing followed by some tears as Tamashii Nations revealed two of their upcoming exclusives for the Tamashii Nations 2022 Event. This year’s event will see S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider Jack Revice from Kamen Rider Revice, as well as Zenkaiser Black from Avataro Sentai DonBrothers.
The details on the two S.H. Figuarts figures are as follows:
Fans who want these will likely be paying a bit more than the suggested retail price. But hey – at least it isn’t another January 2023 release, right? Tamashii Nations 2022 Event takes place November 18th through November 20th, 2022 in Japan.