It’s Morphin Time!
Earlier in the year, our friends at Hasbro gave us our first look at the next wave of Lightning Collection figures slated to come out next year. Among those figures was a Lightning Collection Zeo Ranger III Blue Ranger.
A new image has surfaced, giving us our first in-package shot of this figure. You can still pre-order the figure on Entertainment Earth as of this writing, the figure won’t be released till March 2020 according to their website solicitation.
There’s been some (alot) of debate and speculation in recent weeks regarding the exact Makeup of Hasbro’s Power Rangers Lightning Collection Wave 4. Multiple site listings, statements from Hasbro as well as it’s reps at cons, and leaked information have led to some degree of confusion about what to expect from the wave.
The biggest mystery has been wether or not this would indeed be a 4 figure wave as previous leaks had shown. Thankfully we now know for certain, because of confirmation from the Official Power Rangers Twitter that there will indeed be a 4th figure. And given previous store listings that have confirmed the last 2 waves, it’s all but certain this figure will be the Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger. Though which Yellow Ranger is currently up for speculation.
This tweet also provided new official images of the 3 previously revealed figures of wave 4; Beast Morphers Blaze, Zeo Ranger III Blue, and the SPD Red Ranger. The significance here is that these images fully breakdown the accessories for each figure. And it’s looking like so far Blaze will be the clear winner in that department. We are expecting the 4th and fina figure of this wave to be revealed very soon. Keep up with all of the latest Lightning Collection updates in our ongoing discussion thread, linked below.
Only just revealed at the 2019 Manga Barcelona Con, Power Rangers Lighting Collection Wave 4 images have just been officially released by our friends at Hasbro. Contrary to original rumors and speculation, this will indeed be a 3 figure wave, with no MMPR Yellow Ranger in sight for now. As is Wave 4 will consist of:
– Zeo Ranger III Blue Ranger
– SPD Red Ranger
– Beast Morphers Cybervillain Blaze
We first saw the Blue Zeo Ranger last week, but these Hi-Res images of both the SPD Red Ranger & Blaze are brand new. Lightning Collection Wave 4 is slated for a Fall 2020 release.
IT’S MORPHIN’ TIME!
We first caught wind that a Lightning Collection Zeo Blue Ranger maybe among the Lightning Collection Wave 4 releases thanks to some solicites that went up on Walmart’s website. Today, we’re given our first look at this figure thanks to some 3D Renders from a panel at London MCM Comic Con and hi-res photos from our friends at Hasbro.
Other figures that were listed in the wave included Beast Morphers Blaze, SPD Red Ranger, and Mighty Morphin Yellow Ranger. With Zeo Ranger III Blue now offical, it remains to be seen if the other three listings are correct as well.
Starting with Wave 4, Lightning Collection Figures will increase to $21.49 USD, Lightning Collection Zeo Blue Ranger is expected to hit the shelves sometime in Fall 2020. You can currently pre-order Lightning Collection Zeo Blue Ranger from Entertainment Earth as well as GameStop.
As usual, it’s best to take this one with some degree of skepticism. Back in mid-August we got word of an upcoming wave of new Lightning Collection figures coming from Hasbro. While we’ve yet to physically see these releases taking shape, these figure’s coded listings in Walmart systems have certainly given us something to salivate over.
Now, Walmart is at it again. Thanks to frequent news breaker @PowerRangersTalk, we have information of several brand new and more obviously named listings in Walmarts computer systems:
– MMPR Yellow Ranger
– SPD Red Ranger
– Beast Morphers Blaze
– Zeo Ranger III Blue
Once again, we haven’t gotten official word of these releases, or in fact the previously discovered wave, from Hasbro just yet. But given the dearth of information on anything beyond what’s currently at retail, we’re banking on having more information and images of any upcoming releases in the near future.
Renegade Game Studio’s Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid tabletop game came out last month and after a successful launch they’re back at it again with another Kickstarter campaign.
We’ve known for some time now that a Power Rangers: Zeo expansion was planned thanks to a Backer’s Choice poll that was held some time ago. The Evil Robot Clone of Dino Thunder Black is present on the banner, suffice to say that an expansion based on the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel anniversary episode: Dimensions in Danger is also quite possibly in the works.
Other details are unknown at this time, but we’ll be sure to update you once the Kickstarter goes live on September 17th 2019.
“Back to action!”
It’s so fitting that in the first full year with the brand under new ownership, and with the recent announcement of this particular actor’s return, that Hasbro’s first convention exclusive would be centered around the ranger who began it all. Austin St. John is fondly remembered by fans old and young as Jason Lee Scott, both the original Red Ranger as well as the Zeo Gold Ranger. And this exclusive Lightning Collection two-pack celebrates both ahead of the character’s upcoming return for Power Rangers Beast Morphers in 2020!
Both of these figures are new mold entries for Lightning Collection. While similar in design and articulation layout to previous figures in the line, each brings something new to the table. The Dragon Shield Red Ranger is a wonderful figure that is absolutely armed to the teeth with Blade Blasters, the Dragon Dagger, and even a complete (and functional!) Power Blaster! Toss in a civilian head for display and this is a near perfect figure for MMPR fans. The Zeo Gold Ranger is likewise the kind of do-over many collector’s have hoped for since Bandai America’s cheese colored attempt at the character last year. With two versions of the Golden Power Staff, an energy effect to compliment them, and another unique civilian Jason head, you have all the display options you could possibly need with this one too!
This two-pack cements Hasbro’s Lightning Collection as absolutely the best collector oriented line the franchise has ever gotten. We’ve packed 120 images into this gallery and we had a ton of fun doing it. Check out the full gallery and read through our complete review by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. And don’t forget! If you haven’t been able to purchase this set yet, it will be going up for sale on Hasbro Pulse later this month. So be sure to keep an eye out for it.
On top of the incredible Green Ranger & Putty two-pack on display at Hasbro’s annual SDCC Breakfast, they also had a number of other Lightning Collection figures on display. While the rest of the display mostly consists of things already at market, it gives those of us not at the con a great look at the SDCC Exclusive two-pack of the Mighty Morphin Red Ranger & Zeo Gold Ranger. We also get a really fantastic look at the upcoming Lightning Collection Beast Morphers Red Ranger. Everything else is from Wave 1, but with SDCC heading into it’s first full day, we can bet that Lightning Collection Wave 2 reveals are coming very very soon!
Do you plan to add this lovely pair of figures to your expanding Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.comfor extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
San Diego Comic Con is celebrating it’s 50th anniversary with the 2019 show and it simply could not be bigger or better than it is this year. Fans & collectors have waited with baited breath to find out exactly what Hasbro has in store for the Power Rangers brand going into the end of their first year with the license. For now we don’t have anything new to see on this front, but check out all the current releases on display from Hasbro for their Lightning Collection figures!
All of the previously released Wave 1 is present as well as the released at the con Zeo Gold/MMPR Red 2-pack. Shrouded in secrecy however are several covered cases which should provide our first looks at wave 2! Hasbro is surely waiting to reveal these after the Power Rangers panel tomorrow but fear not, we’ll be there to cover all of it!
Do you plan to add even more figures to your expanding displays from the Lighting Collection? We most certainly do! Sound off in the news thread below to let us know exactly what you think about these incredible reveals. And don’t forget to head over to our sister site PWRRNGR.com for extra in depth coverage of the Power Rangers brand as a whole, and it’s presence at SDCC. You can also follow up with Transformers news from the con by following our network partners at TFW2005.com and see general toys & collectibles news courtesy of the great team at ToyArk.com! Be sure to follow our entire network to get absolutely the most up to date information on all things coming out of San Diege Comic Con.
Thanks to the always helpful @Martian_Ranger the official press photos for Lightning Collection Goldar have just started making the rounds!
Initially revealed back in February via a Gamestop listing and a single official photo, these new images provide us with a fantastic look at both the figure and packaging. Goldar will include a set of extra hands, his signature sword, and a purple energy effect to use with it! If you haven’t pre-ordered Lightning Collection Goldar yet, remember that he is a Gamestop exclusive in the US. Orders are still open for him, he retails for $22.99 and releases on October 25th!