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The Hasbro PR teams just sent through an update on packaging changes for multiple collector level brands, including Power Rangers Lightning Collection. Window packaging using more sustainable plastics will be returning to the line starting in late 2023. What do you guys think, let us know on the forums and social!

We wanted to share an update on packaging for Hasbro’s 6-inch-scale figures. Based on your feedback, we will be re-introducing windows and blisters to our 6-inch fan figures beginning later this year, into 2024 for select products across our portfolio of brands, including, G.I. Joe Classified, Power Rangers Lightning Collection, Star Wars Black Series and Marvel Legends. This will eventually expand to all new 6-inch figure releases.

The new windows and blisters will be made from bio PET or recycled PET helping us achieve our priority of meeting our fans’ expectations for extraordinary packaging and superior design while still developing packaging that minimizes waste and the use of virgin plastic.

Thank you again for being one of our biggest fans and for your continued support of Hasbro.

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Today, BOOM! Studios – the publisher of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic book – announced a brand new series written by former and original Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger herself – Amy Jo Johnson and her partner, Director Matt Hotson.  The series is scheduled to release later this year as part of the Power Rangers 30 celebration.

While Amy Jo Johnson states it was hard to keep this project a secret, she also stated on her panel at Emerald City Comic Con in December of 2021 that her and Matt Hotson had pitched a story idea to BOOM! Studios for a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic series.  She shared brief story details – essentially that it would follow the current day events of our favorite heroes some 30 years later – at the time of her original announcement.

Amy Jo Johnson also states this is her contribution to the 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and is one of many reasons she overlooked returning to the show for the upcoming reunion special.

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The team at BOOM! Studios have announced a brand new Power Rangers Kickstarter for the 30th Anniversary of the worldwide iconic franchise.  As a sequel Kickstarter to their original, previous Kickstarter, this campaign features a real once in a lifetime opportunity to complete your Power Rangers comic book collections.

The main offerings are:

  • Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #1 with special gateway foldable cover featuring classic Goñi Montes helmet covers of the original six Power Rangers
  • Power Rangers 30th Anniversary comic with a gateway foldable cover featuring every single Power Rangers ever by artist Dan Mora
  • Deluxe Hardcover Archive Book 01 – collecting classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comics from both Marvel Comics and Hamilton Comics
  • Deluxe Hardcover Archive Book 02 – collecting classic Mighty Morphin, Zeo, Turbo, Super Samrai, and Megaforce teams from Image Comics, Acclaim/Valiant Comics, and Papercutz
  • Deluxe Hardcover Archive Book 03 – collecting all Power Rangers graphic novels published by BOOM! Studios as well as the Power Rangers Artist Tribute book

A ton of stretch goals that accentuate your selection have already been unlocked with more undoubtedly on the way as well as special add-ons that any tier can choose to include.  As of the time of this post, the backings have passed $425,00 vs a goal of $25,000.

Click here to check out the Kickstarter and to choose your tier.

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A full trailer has finally been released for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 30th anniversary special- Once & Always!

This new special adventure features several Power Rangers veterans returning to battle a revitalized Rita Repulsa.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always will be released Wednesday, April 19 2023 ONLY on Netflix

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Hasbro has announced release information for two more entries in the fan-favorite Lightning Collection line!

The new figures in question are-


*Lost Galaxy Yellow Ranger
*SPD Yellow Ranger

Both figures are listed by Hasbro as GameStop exclusives with limited quantities also available on the Hasbro Pulse store.

Lost Galaxy Yellow & SPD Yellow are currently scheduled for release in June 2023, with a price of $24.99 USD!

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As the tokusatsu community continues to grow and evolve, we want to celebrate the fans who make up that community.  Specifically, we want to highlight and celebrate a number of Black content creators in the tokusatsu community.

Brokusatsu is a content creator on both YouTube as well as social media with impressive a full catalogue of high-quality photos of our favorite tokusatsu characters from Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and Power Rangers.  On YouTube, Brokusatsu does “Brokucast”, a podcast-styled series where he shares his thoughts on the news in the tokusatsu communities, as well as product reviews.

We’ve uploaded a few photos from Brokusatsu‘s gallery that he selected here in this story.  But you have to see the full gallery because there are some really amazing shots.

Click here to check out Brokusatsu’s photo gallery and overall portfolio website.

Check out the Brokusatsu YouTube Channel by clicking here.

Here is his review of the Power Rangers Lightning Colletion Beast Morphers Yellow Ranger figure from Hasbro!

You can also follow Brokusatsu on Twitter at @Brokusats15.

We’re celebrating Black tokusatsu content creators not just during Black History Month, but all year long.  TokuNation receives no click-thru revenue for any of our stories – we simply want to elevate and promote.  If you’re a person of color who creates tokusatsu content and would like to be featured – please reach out to us via tokunationbiz (at) gmail (dot) com or simply send us a direct message on Twitter via @TokuNation.

 

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If there is one thing that tokusatsu and Power Rangers have shown all of us over 30+ years it is the importance of inclusivity and diversity.  As we celebrate Black History Month we wanted to recognize some of the Black toku content creators that help make this fan community as amazing as it is.

Today we wanted to celebrate Dr. Zeo, a YouTuber who focuses on Power Rangers and tokusatsu content on his channel.  You will find video essays on Power Rangers, unboxings of your favorite tokusatsu media (such as Shout! Factory’s DVDs of Super Sentai and Kamen Rider), and episode reviews on Power Rangers.

Click here to check out Dr. Zeo’s YouTube channel.

Below is just one of the many videos available on his channel.  Check it out and enjoy!

TokuNation receives zero click-thru ad revenue on the website so there is no revenue generated from these stories.  We want to use our platform to elevate Black and other PoC toku content creators throughout 2023.  If you’re interested in having yourself highlighted by us, please reach out via tokunationbiz (at) gmail (dot) com or via our Twitter @TokuNation.

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Fans of the Power Rangers rejoice – arguably the biggest “Why haven’t they made this yet?” role-play toy is finally getting made and joining the product lineup for this year’s 30th anniversary of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Originally reported by The Illuminerdi and backed up by a never-before-released exert of an interview with the late Jason David Frank, Hasbro will be releasing the Master Morpher – which made its debut in the 25th anniversary episode of the franchise “Dimensions in Danger” during Power Rangers Ninja Steel – sometime this year.  While there are no official details available (the item hasn’t been officially announced), it is expected to be a GameStop exclusive and available this Fall.  In the show, the item allows Tommy Oliver to change between all five of his previous Power Rangers incarnations.

Toy leaker @LightningFigPR on Twitter has teased that the Master Morpher will come with six total coins – Dragon, Tiger, Falcon, Zeo, Turbo, and Dino Thunder.  The Master Morpher should also come with newly recorded dialogue for each morph as seen in the show.

Stay tuned for more details as they release.