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“It’s Morphin’ Time!”

It’s been a while since we’ve tackled a Legacy release from Bandai, and with their time with the Power Rangers license coming to end, we thought it appropriate to take a look at one of their last high end releases. Making it’s way out to retail currently at Toys R Us (as they go our of business themselves) is the Legacy Zeonizer!

It’s  unfortunate that this collector’s piece is heralding the end of the line, and a retailer, but we wanted to take a look at it while we could. The Legacy Zeonizer is the latest in Bandai’s line of high end prop replicas, and frankly it may be their best effort. A wonderful recreation of the morpher used in Power Rangers Zeo, this collector’s piece features a number of built in light & sound gimmicks including unique Morphin’ call outs and specific colors for each ranger. Of course the icing on the cake is it’s best feature, the ability to play the entire Power Rangers Zeo Opening Theme!

You can check out our full 40 image gallery of the Legacy Zeonizer as well as a full review and breakdown of it’s features by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. We’ll be back next time with a gallery from Kamen Rider Kabuto!

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Shout! Factory is set to re-release the entirety of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers’ 3 season run on a DVD Steelbook in honor of the series 25th anniversary. However, the big surprise and draw of this re-release is that it will also included Mighty Morphin Power Rangers The Movie on Blu-Ray for the first time ever! Fans have eagerly waited for Shout! to have the rights to release the original film and in Blu-Ray form, so this should be welcome news to many.

This massive 25th Anniversary Blu-Ray set will retail for $199.99, available August 7th 2018! Here’s hoping that at some point MMPR The Movie can be released individually as well. Purchasing the set from Shout! Factory’s website will also score you an exclusive 18X24″ lithograph by Paul Shipper. Pre order the set HERE.

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Yesterday, fans of Power Rangers rejoiced in ways not seen in a very long time as Jason David Frank reprised his role as Tommy Oliver in a short prelude video for the upcoming BOOM! Studios Shattered Grid comic event for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and Go Go Power Rangers. In the video, Jason David Frank – playing the evil Lord Drakkon – reflects on various moments in Power Rangers history before ordering his armies forward to destroy the Power Rangers. The video ends on a chilling note – “they could have been Gods”.

Fans with keen ears and sharp eyes quickly noted that this prelude was scored by none other than Ron Wasserman, known in the Power Rangers fan community as the individual who scored all of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, provided tracks through Power Rangers In Space, and last performed the theme song for Power Rangers SPD. Ron Wasserman has been very public regarding his work relationship with Haim Saban – basically, “never again” – so fans were very eager to hear the story of how he ended up working on this prelude video.

Ron Wasserman took to YouTube to record a self-interview of how he was contacted by the prelude’s director (and comic writer) Kyle Higgins, and shares a number of un-used tracks for the prelude. Check it out below and enjoy!

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Jason David Frank has just posted to his personal youtube account, a surprise live action video prelude to THE comic book event of the year. Shattering the world of the Power Rangers, and our own expectations, this is Shattered Grid!

Shattered Grid, the event that will effect every Power Ranger in the multiverse, begins next Wednesday March 28th! Be sure to hit up your Local Comic Shop that day to grab your copy of the issue. It all begins in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #25 from Boom! Studios.

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For the 25th Anniversary of the Power Rangers, BOOM! Studios and Saban Brands have come together to release the Power Rangers Artist Tribute Book – which is exactly what it is – a book of tributes from artists to 25 years of Power Rangers. Featuring contributions from over 80 different artists this book is a Power Rangers fan’s dream come true. Set to release on April 3rd in hardcover format, a digital version is available now from Comixology and thus we’ve decided to take a look at this book.

Click “Read More” to check out our review and a select few images from inside the book! Please note – any and all images within this article have been cut and pruned – to see FULL images from this book, please purchase it digitally or physically when released!

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Tabletop game publisher Renegade Game Studios has announced they have partnered with Saban Brands to produce a new series of Power Rangers inspired games!


Inspired by the iconic, 25-year franchise, the upcoming tabletop games will be focused on fan experiences that uphold the Power Rangers’ brand core values of teamwork, inclusivity, and diversity. Featuring the globally recognized Rangers as well as well known villains, locations, and more, these games will reward super fans and also, intrigue players who have recently been introduced to the brand.

Definitely great news for fans of Power Rangers AND tabletop gaming! Stay tuned to TokuNation as we keep you up to date on this exciting new member of the Power Rangers extended family!

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On the latest episode of Power Rangers HyperForce – a Twitch.TV table top RPG game streamed live to audiences – Misty Flores from Saban Brands joined during a break to make some big Power Rangers HyperForce announcements.

Power Rangers HyperForce will be at WonderCon – March 23rd through March 25th in Anaheim, California – to do autograph signings and meet the fans. The team will also be featured on an exclusive variant cover of the Go Go Power Rangers comic book (issue 08) to WonderCon! On the next episode of Power Rangers HyperForce – streaming live on Tuesday, March 13th – the team will find themselves involved in the Power Rangers mega-event the Shattered Grid coming from comic publisher BOOM! Studios. To top it off Kyle Higgins, writer of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic, will be the special guest and has co-written the story of the episode. On top of that, GM Malika Lin will also be a character in the story, leaving Zac Eubank (CEO of Hyper RPG) to GM the episode.

Also teased was a big Shattered Grid panel at WonderCon, one that fans will NOT want to miss!

More announcements are teased for next week as Power Rangers HyperForce kicks off the Shattered Grid event! Don’t miss it – we’ll keep you updated leading up to it!

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This Saturday the 7th episode of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, “The Need for Speed”, premieres on Nickelodeon. When Sarah, the Ninja Steel Pink Ranger, decides to break the speed record for a hover board, the Power Rangers will accidentally find themselves face to face with the Galactic Ninja known as Speedwing!

Check out the episode clip below. Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel airs Saturday morning on Nickelodeon, 12pm EST. Be sure to check local listings for exact times and channel in your area.

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The Official Power Morphicon is right around the corner – in less than 6 months – and the guest list continues to grow! Check out the new list of guests announced including the first ever appearance of the Power Rangers Ninja Storm Crimson Thunder Ranger!

  • Ron Wasserman (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers theme song and so, so much more)
  • Jason Ybarra (MMPR, suit actor for Baboo)
  • Roger Velasco (Power Rangers Turbo Green Ranger, Power Rangers In Space Black Ranger)
  • Valerie Vernon (Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Pink Ranger #1)
  • Michael Copon (Power Rangers Time Force Blue Ranger)
  • Jessica Rey (Power Rangers Wild Force White Ranger)
  • Adam Tuominen (Power Rangers Ninja Storm Crimson Thunder Ranger)
  • Kevin Duhaney (Power Rangers Dino Thunder Blue Ranger)
  • Brandon Jay Maclaren (Power Rangers SPD Red Ranger)
  • Monica May (Power Rangers SPD Yellow Ranger)
  • Camille Hyde (Power Rangers Dino Charge Pink Ranger)
  • Michi Yamato (Big Bad Beetleborgs suit actor)
  • Kyle Higgins (writer of BOOM! Studios Mighty Morphin Power Rangers comic)

The Official Power Morphicon takes place August 17th through the 19th in Anaheim, California. Tickets are on sale now – click here to register. We’ll see you at the show!

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Are Sarah and Preston in a secret relationship behind Calvin’s back?! Or are they simply practicing for a play together? And who are the Galactic Ninjas and what is their master plan? Check out the preview clip for Episode 06 of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel – “Attack of the Galactic Ninjas” – down below!

Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel airs Saturday mornings at 12pm EST, 10am PST, on Nickelodeon. Check your local listings for the exact time in your area.