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Just ahead of the 4th official Power Morphicon fan-run convention, Jason David Franks’ official fan page has teased us with a new clip from the upcoming return of Power Rangers Super Megaforce!

Long awaited by fans of the series is the Legendary Battle promised for the shows finale. It appears this clip has been taken from that episode. What we have here is Tommy of the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers dropping in to rescue a child whose about to go over the edge of a bridge in a car. Channeling the power of the Mighty Morphin White Ranger, Tommy uses Saba to help rescue the child!

Though the video is embedded on Facebook, Youtube user Castro Salazar has uploaded the footage there. Either way you watch, enjoy!

This video tease has just ratcheted up the excitement for Power Rangers Super Megaforce which returns with all new episodes on Saturday August 30th! Stay tuned to our coverage of Power Morphicon this weekend where we may get some updates on Super Megaforce too. Be sure to follow our crew that is attending – both site owner and Power Force member Kickback (@rankal on Twitter) and news correspondent and fellow Power Force member TrekkieB47 (@TrekkieB47 on Twitter) for updates all weekend long! And don’t forget to follow the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast on Twitter @RangerCommandPH for details of the special Ranger Command After Dark live-stream podcast with TrekkieB47, TheCinemaSlob, and TokuNation owner Kickback on Saturday night! See you at the show!

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If you’re a fan of Transformers then I don’t need to introduce you to Marcelo Matere because chances are you’ve already seen his work or you’ve met him personally at the various Transformers conventions. But if you’re not familiar with him or his work, please allow us the pleasure of introducing you!

Marcelo Matere has been a Transformers artist for over a decade now and has been working on official Hasbro products for years. Chances are you probably own a product that has his artwork as the packaging art. I personally have known Marcelo for many, many years now and consider him a dear friend. And I know just how amazing of an artist he is when it comes to drawing robots. So when I learned that he was going to be attending San Diego Comic Con 2014 I decided to see if he would do a commission work for me – I wanted to see how amazing he could make the Dragonzord and the original Megazord look as they engage each other in battle.

I was blown away as was everyone else I showed the artwork to – including Bandai of America. Even without the use of colors and just markers he managed to capture exactly what I wanted – an epic piece of artwork depicting everyone’s two favorite zords battling it out. Check out the image by clicking the news story.

Be sure to follow Marcelo Matere and let him know how much you love his work! I think everyone in Ranger Nation will agree – this guy needs to be doing professional work for Power Rangers!

– Follow Marcelo @marcelomatere on Twitter!
– Be sure to “Like” his work at Facebook.com/MarceloMatereArt
– Visit his professional website at www.marcelomatere.com
– Check out his Deviant Art profile at MarceloMatere.DeviantArt.com

A huge special thanks to our good friend Marcelo Matere who we got to spend some time with (but not nearly enough time) at this year’s San Diego Comic Con 2014. Please be sure to give this guy tons of love!

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In this day and age there are a lot of short films being created by fans of different properties who are now all grown up. Power Rangers seems to bring a lot of kids from the 90’s who are now fully functioning adults back in to the foray as they put their own ideas and take-aways from the show in to their own short film. There have been many awesome short films, one of the most notable being Zordon of Eltar, but today we have been gifted with another great short film – The Ranger, directed by Matt Jayson.

To set it up – it takes place 20+ years after the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and focuses mostly on the character Jason. We also hear about the fate of Billy and are hinted at a fate for Kimberly. It really show cases what a real-life version of a teenager being recruited to fight an alien army would go through AFTER losing their teenage years to a battle and then never being needed again – and it does it perfectly without coming across as “dark” or “gritty”.

What are you waiting for? Click here to watch “The Ranger” by Matt Jayson on FunnyOrDie.com!

Personally? The ending of this gave me goosebumps. And if you’re a fan of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, it will probably give you goosebumps too. Please join in our discussion of this little film. Is this how a fan film should be done? Are you hoping that Matt Jayson does more? Sound off!

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It’s been a very long time coming but in 2015 UK Power Rangers fans will be spoilt for choice with the official announcement of a SECOND Power Rangers convention.

Previously revealed during the London Film & Comic Con last  month, Mighty Morphin Power Con will take place on Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd February at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole.

Among the first guest announcements are:

Steve Cardenas (Rocky – Mighty Morphin Red, Zeo Blue)

Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam – Mighty Morphin Black, Zeo Green, Turbo Green)

Nakia Burrise (Tanya – Zeo Yellow, Turbo Yellow)

Jason Faunt (Wes – Time Force Red)

Erin Cahill (Jen – Time Force Pink)

Paul Schrier (Bulk)

Jason Narvy (Skull)

 

Full ticket information is available on the official website, but in the meantime fans can join in the discussion at our dedicated thread in the Conventions & Get Togethers section of the boards!

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With the upcoming season finale of Power Rangers Super Megaforce, we will see the return of many cast members from previous seasons of Power Rangers, including the likes of Jason Faunt, Melody Perkins, Danny Slavin, Hector David Jr., Britney Pirtle, Patricia Lee, Reggie Rolle, Sean Johnson, Alison MacInnis, Selwyin Ward, and of course, Jason David Frank. But with the announcement of a new Mighty Morphin Power Rangers movie and the next series to be produced, a dinosaur themed show titled Power Rangers Dino Charge, a lot of fans have been clamoring for more Rangers to return – specifically as many of the original cast of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as possible.

And while nothing is guaranteed or promised, one can only assume that the powers of Saban Brands would not only like to keep the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the spotlight for as long as possible, but would love for an opportunity to bring back as many older fans to the franchise as possible. And the best way to do that is to bring back some of their classic heroes – and one that has been picking up steam in terms of popularity is none other than the original Red Ranger, Austin St. John.

On his official Facebook page, Austin St. John posted just the other day something that should get all the fans excited and pumped – ”IF” he were to return, would you want him in the show, the movie, and what would his role be? He specifically mentions that the powers that be are watching his page. If you want the original back to action, this is where you as a fan have to step up and take part!

Click here to see his Facebook page – be sure to “Like” it! And once you’ve done that, help spread the word to all the other Power Rangers fans out there – ”Like” and “Share” this post about his possible return! Who wouldn’t love to see Austin St. John return as the Silver Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Charge? Who says Bragigas can’t be a new Titanus? Help spread the word and let’s bring back the original Power Ranger!

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Just in time for the upcoming Power Morphicon convention, the original Mighty Morphin Red Power Ranger and Zeo Gold Ranger, Austin St. John, has opened up his online store with merchandise that fans can purchase to support their childhood hero! Featuring a number of items showcasing Austin St. John’s time spent as both the Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger and the Gold Zeo Ranger, fans can purchase items for men, women, as well as youth items – and of course, your own personalized autograph from the man himself!

And don’t forget the fan-favorite item for kids – the “Future Ranger” one piece!

Be sure to purchase your items now so you can receive them in time for the upcoming Power Morphicon convention! Austin St. John’s “Back to Action” tour continues with the trip in Pasadena to celebrate 20 years of Power Rangers and the first ever meeting between his Japanese counterpart, Yuuta Mochizuki, who played Geki the Tyranno Ranger from the Japanese series Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, otherwise known as the show that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was based off!

To begin shopping, simply click here or visit AustinStJohn.US and order those shirts! All items are made in the USA! We will see you at this year’s Power Morphicon!

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This is the week of convention announcements, and they’re all awesome! For fans up north in Toronto will be pleased to hear that Unplugged Expo has just announced another guest – Jeff Parazzo, better known as Trent the White Ranger from Power Rangers Dino Thunder. He will join his fellow Dino Thunder cast mate Kevin Duhaney (Ethan, Blue Ranger of Power Rangers Dino Thunder) as well as the legendary Johnny Yong Bosch, known for his roles as the Black Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as well as the Green Rangers in Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo.

Unplugged Expo runs the weekend of September 27th and 28th at the Chestnut Conference Centre in downtown Toronto. For more information, including how to register, head to www.UnpluggedExpo.com!

Check out this announcement video from Jeff Parazzo below!

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Today was one of the biggest announcements yet for this year’s Official Power Morphicon convention. Promising an unbelievable announcement for today’s guest revealing was an understatement – fans of Power Rangers and Super Sentai now have a reason to come together.

Headlining today’s guest announcement is Yuuta Mochizuki, better known as Geki the Tyranno Ranger from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, the series that Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was adapted from. Basically, the original Red Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and the Tyranno Ranger from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger will be appearing at a convention together for possibly the first and only time.

Also from the press release sent directly from the Official Power Morphicon convention comes the announcement that Hiroshi Maeda, a professional Japanese stunt actor, will be appearing at the show. You’ll know him best as the stunt actor for Tyranno Ranger in Zyuranger, as well as numerous other Red Rangers for the Power Rangers franchise. And last but not least – Yasuhiro Takeuchi, another Japanese stunt actor who played both Dragon Ranger in Zyuranger as well as the Green Ranger in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. On top of that, he has also worn many of the Megazord suits for filming.

The Official Power Morphicon convention happens August 22nd to August 24th at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Tickets are still available (but only for a couple of more weeks) – click here to begin your registration process so you don’t miss out!

Please read the full press release after the jump!
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The folks who have been bringing you the classic Power Rangers to DVD as well as the amazing Legendary Power Rangers DVD Collection, Shout! Factory, will be at this year’s San Diego Comic Con. They’ve sent out a press release with details of their schedule and special guest appearances. The details are as follows!

  • Thursday, July 24th
    – 10:30am Power Rangers Appearance (booth 4248)
  • Friday, July 25th
    – 10:30am Power Rangers Appearance (booth 4248)
    – 3:00pm Jason David Frank signing event (booth 4248)
  • Saturday, July 26th
    – 3:00pm Power Rangers Appearance (booth 4248)
  • Sunday, July 27th
    – 9:30am Power Rangers Appearance (booth 4248)

For those of you who don’t know (and by now, who doesn’t know?) who Jason David Frank is – he played the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger, Mighty Morphin White Ranger, Zeo Red Ranger, Turbo Red Ranger, and Dino Thunder Black Ranger.  He will also appear in the season finale of Power Rangers Super Megaforce as the Mighty Morphin Green Ranger.

TokuNation.com will be in full attendance like never before at this year’s SDCC. Be sure to follow us @TokuNation on Twitter, @TokuNation on Instagram, ”Like” us on Facebook, and for easy-to-navigate coverage, click here to see ONLY our San Diego Comic Con 2014 coverage.

Also be sure to follow our coverage team – from TokuNation.com and the Talkin Toku Podcast, “Kickback” @rankal on Twitter, “Den-O” @DenO_TokuNation on Twitter, and our good buddy “Deefuzz” @Deefuzz on Twitter. We have a TON of surprises in store for everyone and our coverage this year will be even bigger than our coverage last year. We’ll see you at the show! (We will be there in 8 days!)

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The Official Power Morphicon Convention has updated with yet another list of great special guests that will be appearing at this year’s show. There are well over a 100 guests attending this year’s convention, though it’s important to note that their availability may be limited, so keep an eye on their page for updates regarding when each guest will be at the show. But without further waiting, here’s the list announced today!

  • David Yost (“Billy”, Mighty Morphin Blue Ranger)
  • Richard Horvtiz (“Alpha 5” from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, “Invader Zim”)
  • Ricky Simions (Invader Zim)
  • Herbie Baez (Green Hunter and Titanium Silver Beetleborg)
  • G. Beaudin (“Malcom Fink”, Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad)
  • Troy Slaten (“Amp Ere”, Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad)
  • Douglas Sloan (writer/director/supervising producer for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo, Power Rangers Turbo, Power Rangers Ninja Storm, Power Rangers Dino Thunder)
  • Shota Tsuji (current stuntman for “Fujiyama Ichiban”, previous works include everything from Kamen Rider Fourze through Kamen Rider Gaim, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger and Ressha Sentai ToQGer)

Don’t forget that registration for Power Morphicon ends in two weeks! Don’t miss out on the largest show yet celebrating over 20 years of Power Rangers as well as Big Bad Beetleborgs, Masked Rider, Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, VR Troopers, Superhero Samurai Syber Squad, and more! Click here to begin your registration process!

TokuNation.com as well as the Talkin Toku Podcast will be in attendance at this year’s show, with thanks to our friends from the Ranger Command Power Hour Podcast. Stay tuned for special updates on activities and a fun after-hours get together. We’ll see you at the show!