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Power Rangers fan site Samurai Cast has been given an exclusive seven page preview of the forthcoming PaperCutz Power Rangers Super Samurai graphic novel “Terrible Toys”, written by Stefan Petrucha and illustrated by Paulo Henrique.

The evil Master Xandred has a new plan to take over earth: use his small Monster Nighloks to pose as toys and infiltrate the houses of children everywhere. The Power Rangers track the source of the plot to a lone warehouse on the edge of the city, uncovering a conspiracy larger than they could have imagined. They must race against the clock to defeat the evil minions and save humanity.

We’ve mirrored the images for your convenience, which you can check out after the jump. “Terrible Toys will be released on October 16th.

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The new Samurai Gigazord has been released. This toy was sighted both at Toys R Us and at Walmart. Unlike the larger Samurai Megazord and auxillary zords, this smaller Gigazord cannot break down into individual zord components. However, what it can do is combine with the other zords! For example, it can combine with the following:

  • Samurai Megazord
  • Clawzord
  • Bull Megazord
There is a generous amount of attachment pegs on the limbs. Though this Gigazord does not break down, it can transform into what is advertised as a “spaceship” on the package. Check out images of the new Gigazord in package after the jump.

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The Toys R Us Exclusive Power Rangers Retrofire line gains a new addition with the Retrofire Claw Battlezord. Admittedly, it was difficult to see if there is elbow articulation, and if so, what kind of joints were used, as the elbows are bent in package. Here’s the articulation that could be seen:

  • Swivel neck
  • Ball jointed shoulders
  • Ball jointed hips
  • Hinged knees
There might be waist articulation, and maybe elbow swivels, but again, hard to say(I didn’t buy this figure). Check out images of the package, front and back after the jump.

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Do you enjoy putting plastic models(plamo) together? Sure we’ve seen candy kits of Sentai mecha before, but what we have here today is something somewhat different. Out now at Toys R Us stores by Bandai America(and possibly designed by Tsuyoshi Nonaka of PLEX) are kits for:

  • Dragonzord With Mega Ranger Water
  • Lionzord With Mega Ranger Fire
The zords feature a build requiring snapping parts together, and no need for glue nor paint. In addition each zord has 3 modes:
  • Emblem(origami)
  • Animal
  • Vehicle(motorcycle for Blue Ranger, flying vehicle for Red Ranger)
The animal modes for each zord are articulated as well. In addition, the Mega Ranger figures included are in kit form! When completed, each Mega Ranger figure is fully articulated(like the mainline figures). Included with each Mega Ranger is a black sword. Price for these sets is $18.99 each. Check them out after the jump!

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The popular podcast No Pink Spandex has recently been interviewing several veteran actors from various “Power Rangers” shows, including

  • Amy Jo Johnson, the Mighty Morphin Pink Ranger
  • Jason Faust, the Time Force Red Rangers
In addition Dan’s Toku Rants has interviewed Rhett Fisher, the Titanium Ranger from Power Rangers Light Speed Rescue!

These interviews provide several interesting insights into the process of filming and production, definitely worth a listen for all Ranger fans. Ever wonder why Thuy, Walter, and Austin(the original Yellow, Black and Red Rangers respectively) left the cast of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers? How Amy had a chance encounter which led to her staying in California for MMPR rather than moving back to New York? Also why she ended up leaving the show? How about Rhett’s musical career? Check out the podcasts to find out more about the cast’s lives during and after their tenure on Power Rangers!

Thanks to musicfighter and Kickback for the heads up!

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Power Rangers news blog Samurai Cast has updated with a new post collating all the information we know so far about the 20th anniversary Power Rangers Megaforce series, including some new information concerning the characters of Gosei and Tensou.

While these characters were expected to be the American versions of Goseiger’s Master Head and Datas, Samurai Cast’s sources are reporting that these two will in fact be brand new characters made especially for the series.

Also included in the post are the names for characters that are to be brought over from Goseiger. In case you haven’t heard them yet – Gosei Knight will be Robo Knight, while the Warstar aliens Monsu Doreiku, Buredoran and Dereputa will be named Admiral Malkor, Vrak and Creepox respectively. The grunts for the series are named Loogies.

We’ll keep you updated when there is official confirmation of this news but in the meantime discuss your thoughts after the jump!

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Before we enter the weekend eagerly awaiting new episodes of Kamen Rider Wizard and Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, let’s rewind a bit back to 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, or more specifically, the music of the show.

As we’ve reported on a few times already, Ron Wasserman – the original composer of the rock songs you heard while Jason, Zack, Billy, Trini, Kimberly, and Tommy were fighting putties – has decided to completely re-record those classic songs and is planning to release them as an album tentatively titled Power Rangers Redux.

Since our last update, the following songs have been added:

  • Lord Zedd
  • Unite
  • Cross My Line
  • Hope for the World
  • Go Green Ranger

What are you waiting for?

Click here to relive new versions of your favorite Mighty Morphin Power Rangers songs!

We’ll keep you updated as new tracks become available. Please remember these are all off the board and, with the exception of Lord Zedd, are not close to completion.