Action-Adventure Power Rangers 4.0 - Part 2

[Gold Samurai]

Jean-Claude Van Damme VS Jason David Frank

https://theblast.com/jean-claude-van-damme-and-green-power-ranger-jason-frank-fight/

 

[Herofan]

I loved and still overall love the first two years but then it tended to get worse and worse (I lost some interest midway through Zeo when Billy didn't become the Gold Ranger and then stopped watching after the better but conclusive in Space).

 

[<(o_o)>]

Jean-Claude Van Damme VS Jason David Frank

https://theblast.com/jean-claude-van-damme-and-green-power-ranger-jason-frank-fight/

Neither is good enough actors for it to be staged so it must be real.

 

[Gold Samurai]

It's that time of year again when the catalog for the next Super Sentai is leaked

For the first time two teams will be debuting next year. We have the Lupinrangers and the Patoranger's

Next year will be big on the Versus angle. Both teams will work towards one goal

Cops VS Thieves


The basic plot

--- SHOW INFO ---

Begins airing on Sunday, February 11th 2018 at 9:30am on TV Asahi.

Name translation:
Pleasant Thief Taskforce Lupinranger VS Police Taskforce Patoranger). The Kaitou here (Pleasant Thief) is a play on Kaitou (Phantom Thief).

Show synopsis:
The “Lupin Collection”; a collection of treasures with the power to destroy the world. When enemies from another world, “The Gangler” steal it, two Sentai are employed to stop them!

Dancing in the sky, vowing to reclaim the collection, “Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger.”

With hearts speeding fast, vowing to take down the Gangler, “Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger.”

For the first time in Sentai History, there will be two true simultaneous teams! Catch a glimpse as the curtain rises on these shocking events...

1ST QUARTER MERCHANDISE​

Point #1- The Patorangers VS The Lupin Rangers

Point #2- The Patoranger's Dial Fighters. Three vehicles and The Lupinranger's Trigger Machines. Three flying vehicles.

The collectibles this year the VSV machines

Point #3- The VS changer. You can put the VSV machine on top or on the bottom

Point #4- Goodstriker

A giant VS Vehicle which appears in the middle of battle to help either one of the teams. Attaching either in Dial Fighter Mode or Trigger Machine Mode to Changer activates sounds! Also combines with 3 Fighters or 3 Machines to form a robo.

Point #5- Dial fighters + Goodstriker can form PatoKaiser.

Trigger Machines + Goodstriker can form Lupin Kaiser

RELEASING IN FEBRUARY 2018​

ROLEPLAY ITEMS:

Double Henshin Juu (Transformation Gun) DX VS Changer LupinRed Set
Price - 4,200 yen
Shared henshin weapon of both teams. This set includes the Red Dial Fighter. The VS Changer recognizes all VS Vehicles, with varying sound effects.

Double Henshin Juu (Transformation Gun) DX VS Changer PatorenIchigo Set
Price - 4,200 yen
Shared henshin weapon of both teams. This set includes the Trigger Machine Ichigo. The VS Changer recognizes all VS Vehicles, with varying sound effects.

RELEASING IN EARLY MARCH 2018​

VSV SERIES:

VSV Double Henshin DX GoodStriker
Price Not Confirmed
A giant VS Vehicle which appears in the middle of battle to help either one of the teams. Attaching either in Dial Fighter Mode or Trigger Machine Mode to Changer activates sounds! Also combines with 3 Fighters or 3 Machines to form a robo.

VSV Kaitou Gattai DX LupinKaizer Set
Price Not Confirmed
Set of GoodStriker, Red, Blue and Yellow Dial Fighters

VSV Keisatsu Gattai DX PatoKaiser Set
Set of GoodStriker, Trigger Machines Ichigo, Nigo and Sango

RELEASING IN FEBRUARY 2018​

VSV SERIES:

VSV DX Red Dial Fighter
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Lupinranger VS Vehicles; a Jet. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Beam Gun. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Blue Dial Fighter
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Lupiranger VS Vehicles; a Propeller Plane. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Gatling Gun. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Yellow Dial Fighter
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Lupinranger VS Vehicles; a Side Rotor Helicopter. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Rotating Blade. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Trigger Machine Ichigo
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Patoranger VS Vehichles. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Wheel. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Trigger Machine Nigo
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Patoranger VS Vehicles. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Gun Battery. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Trigger Machine Sango
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Patoranger VS Vehicles. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Baton. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

RELEASING IN Early March 2018​

VSV SERIES:

VSV DX Cyclone Dial Fighter
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Lupinranger VS Vehicles; a twin-rotor helicopter. It's Mode Transformation Gimmick has propellers spring out. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

VSV DX Trigger Machine Biker
Price - 1,500 yen
One of the Patoranger VS Vehicles; a Police Motorcycle. Its Mode Transformation Gimmick is a Yo-Yo. It can combine with other VS Vehicles.

RELEASING IN FEBRUARY 2018​

Itadaki KaiTou (Taking Thief Sword) LupinSword
Price - 2,800 yen
Shared weapon between the 3 Lupinranger. Can transform from Sword Mode to Magic Hand Mode. By operating the lever, the hand can be opened and closed.

Kakusei Keibou (Amplification Baton) PatoMegaBou
Price - 2,800 yen
Shared weapon between the 3 Patoranger. Can transform from Baton Mode to Megaphone Mode. By pressing the buttons, various sounds can be unlocked.

RELEASING IN March 2018​

SH SERIES VINYL FIGURES:

SH PatorenUgo
Price - 900 yen
PatorenUgo is a fusion/finishing move of the 3 Patoranger. It is not a 7th ranger.

TOY CAMPAIGNS

CAMPAIGN 1:
In March, if you purchase GoodStriker, you can get one of 2 "VS Emblems." There's a Silver V for Lupinranger and a Gold S for Patoranger.

CAMPAIGN 1:
In April, if you buy any toy in the VSV series, you can get a "Mini VS Vehicle." This Mini Vehicle will be compatible with the VS Changer and combine-able with the other mechs.

 

[JabarR]

 

[Primal Slayer]

I really wish Booms! comic would get adapted to like TheCW. Its the Power Rangers we deserve.

 

[Gold Samurai]

Some breaking news on the power ranger side.

First new power rangers brand logo in 23 years

After 25 years together Bandai America and power rangers are going their separate ways

http://news.tokunation.com/2018/02/15/power-rangers-bandai-america-part-ways-50205

After a successful 25-year partnership building the iconic action franchise, Power Rangers, Saban Brands and Bandai have mutually agreed not to renew their global Power Rangers master toy license agreement, effective April 2019. Bandai will continue to support Power Rangers, including the 2018 commemoration of the Power Rangers 25th anniversary and the current season, Super Ninja Steel. In addition, Bandai, through its partnership with Toei Company Ltd., will continue to exploit toy rights for the Super Sentai series, which has enjoyed over 40 years of success, in Japan and select other Asian territories.

Nothing changes with Super Sentai. I guess Bandai America helping design certain things in Kyuranger was pointless.





Go-busters IS going to be adapted!

http://news.tokunation.com/2018/02/...19-tokumei-sentai-go-busters-adaptation-50314

Set in the future, a secret agency combines a newly discovered substance called “Morph-X” with animal DNA to create the Power Rangers Beast Morphers team. The Rangers must fight off an evil sentient computer virus bent on taking over the source of all Ranger power, the Morphin Grid itself. Featuring never-before-seen leather suits and an all-new beast-themed arsenal (including dynamic new Zords), fans should get ready for a season full of secret ops and morphinominal fun.

Press release

https://www.rangerboard.com/showthread.php?t=182077




As one mathematician put it. Life finds a way...........

 

[#root]

Oh wow they're actually going back to an older season this year. That's never happened before. I wonder how they'll be integrating the footage, cause Go-Busters will be like 7 years old by the time this airs.

 

[Primal Slayer]

Shaking and crying! Saban needs to give us a whole movie around this, an animated series, give us a reboot series based on Booms comics.

 

[JabarR]

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[Gold Samurai]

The Hasbro deal is complete. Hasbro owns all of Power Rangers now

http://news.tokunation.com/2018/06/...r-rangers-officially-part-of-hasbro-inc-53396

“Power Rangers will benefit from execution across Hasbro’s Brand Blueprint and distribution through our omni-channel retail relationships globally,” said Brian Goldner, Hasbro’s chairman and chief executive officer. “Informed by engaging, multi-screen entertainment, a robust and innovative product line and consumer products opportunities all built on the brand’s strong heritage of teamwork and inclusivity, we see a tremendous future for Power Rangers as part of Hasbro’s brand portfolio.”

 

[JabarR]

O.K., I'm gonna put everyone on the spot here! Fave MMPR team?

Team #1: David Yost (Billy), Thuy Trang (Trini) (RIP), Jason David Frank (Tommy), Austin St. John (Jason), Amy Jo Johnson (Kimberly) and Walter Emanuel Jones (Zack)

Team #2: David Yost (Billy), Jason David Frank (Tommy), Steve Cardenas (Rocky) Karan Ashley (Aisha), Amy Jo Johnson (Kimberly) and Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam)

Team #3: Johnny Yong Bosch (Adam), Catherine Sutherland (Kat), Jason David Frank (Tommy), Karan Ashley (Aisha), David Yost (Billy) and Steve Cardenas (Rocky)

 

[Primal Slayer]

The OG team. I think they just had stronger personalities overall. Not to mention Trini is my fave and the reason why Yellow became my favorite color.

 

[LibSuperstar]

OG Team although the 2nd wasn't shabby.

 

[The Big G]

OG team.

Adam is the only legend out of the replacements.

 

[Herofan]

The second cast was pretty good and so was Katherine but the original was the best, great mix of cool, friendly and mildly-eccentric.

 

[Aximili86]

Bwaha, had forgotten the original series Black Ranger is basically a Wayne Brady doppelganger.

 

[DrCosmic]

OG.


Rocky's a weak link, and Cat is a weak WEAK link. And honestly, Billy's the weakest character out of the O6, so him sticking around didn't actually do anyone many favors. AND Tommy was better as a Green Ranger. White Ranger was inherently overrated.

 

[LL2K2]

Power Rangers 25th Anniversary episode details announced. Jason David Frank, Catherine Sutherland, and Jason Faunt among those confirmed to return:

https://www.powerrangersnow.com/power-rangers-25th-anniversary-episode-details-revealed/
http://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2018/07/30/power-rangers-25th-anniversary-episode-first-look/

More Ranger alumni will be announced in the coming weeks. The episode will air Tuesday, August 28, at 8 p.m. EDT on Nick - exactly 25 years to the day "Day of the Dumpster" was broadcast.

 

[Primal Slayer]

I know they wont be the focus but I really wish they were the focus of the episode. The new kids on the block have 20+ episodes dedicated to them, they can give up 1.

 

[Primal Slayer]

New trailer and plot revealed for the big 25.

Dimensions in Danger will feature several classic Rangers, a few of which have already made their debut in images and trailers, including Tommy Oliver (Jason David Frank), Katherine Hillard (Catherine Sutherland), Jason Faunt (Wes Collins), and Gemma ( ), and will feature even more. While all will play a part in the episode, it is expected that only Tommy and Wes will be the primary players in addition to the Super Ninja Steel cast, and they will all be facing a villain known as Lord Drayvon.

Drayvon is kidnapping Rangers throughout the various universes and is using them to create evil Rangers (i.e. Sentries).

It will take legendary and newer Rangers coming together to take him down, paving the way for Tommy, Kat, Wes, and more, all facing down evil Rangers, including an evil Tommy who turns out to be an evil robot clone.

http://comicbook.com/powerrangers/2018/08/10/power-rangers-plot-25th-anniversary-episode-revealed/

Watered down less interesting version of Shattered Grid.

 

[Gold Samurai]

Bandai America and Saban are gone. Welcome to the Hasbro era.


Power Morphicon was yesterday

http://news.tokunation.com/category/conventions/power-morphicon


New toy products and first look at "Power Rangers Beast Morphers" and cast reveal

The first look was mostly sentai footage for now

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Forget collecting the Legacy figure and possibly the figuarts helmetless Tommy

New Lightning collection to be released. These will probably be in line with Hasbro's Marvel Legends than Black series

http://news.tokunation.com/2018/08/...f-the-lightning-collection-white-ranger-54836

 

[Juan1193]

Another Blonde Yellow ranger?! Guess that's a thing now...

Awesome that we got an Indian ranger finally!

 

[Primal Slayer]

Im hoping that since Saban is gone PR can regain some quality since its been revealed that he is one of the people who told them to dumb down the show to make it appeal more to kids.

 

[LL2K2]

New trailer for the 25th anniversary episode. Steven Skyler (Antonio/Gold Samurai Ranger) and Yoshi Sudarso (Koda/Blue Dino Charge Ranger) added to lineup: