Tag: Bandai of America

Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu Ep 76 – Neo-Saban Era Postmortem

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Welcome to an all-new episode of Hero Club’s first original podcast, “Los Ingobernables de Tokusatsu!” Today’s episode releases on the day which Power Rangers Beast Morphers premieres. However, like most episodes this was recorded in advance, but still about Power Rangers. Our hosts Wheelchair21, Soundout12, and Visibleninja hold a postmortem on the Neo-Saban Era, as well as talk about Hasbro’s presence at New York Toy Fair. Now, this postmortem will feature elements on how Disney’s final days, and changes in Bandai of America affected things too. In addition, we discuss…

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PMC 2018 Day One: Power Rangers Merchandise Booth

Pak Hanu

Power Morphicon 2018 is underway and recently the merchandise booths were set up. The booth features merchandise from the various toy companies such as Bluefin Brands, Funko, and Bandai of America. Some of the products on display include several figures released in the Bandai Tamashii’s S.H.Figuarts toyline and some of the releases in the Soul of Chogokin toyline. Among the Soul of Chogokin releases, the first reveal of Soul of Chogokin King Brachion. International fans should recognize King Brachion as Titanus in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Also on display was a special memorial for a long time Power…

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SDCC 2018: Bandai of America Exclusives Revealed

Pak Hanu

The official Rangernation website has updated with the reveal of Bandai of America’s exclusive products that they will be releasing at San Diego Comic Con 2018.    The exclusives include: Limited Edition Power Rangers Zeo Zeonizer SDCC Exclusive Created by Zordon of Eltar, the Zeonizers utilized the power of the legendary Zeo Crystals to connect to the Morphin Grid and morph five heroes into the Power Rangers Zeo. These wrist-mounted devices use an interlocking feature that also helped to pilot the Zeo Zords. The Limited Edition Power Rangers Zeo Zeonizer Legacy Zeonizer, Zeo Gold…

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Hasbro Acquires Saban Brands’ Power Rangers

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Hasbro has announced that they have recently acquired the Saban’s Power Rangers and other various brands for $522 million.  Earlier this year, it was announced that Hasbro was to acquire the Power Rangers toy license in 2019, however under this new deal the company will have full rights to the franchise.  Whether this means they will be also acquiring the airing rights to the show is currently under wraps, although with this deal it is clear that the Power Rangers brand will be heading into a new era. Hasbro provided a press release on their official website.   LOS…

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Hasbro Named Global Toy License For Saban’s Power Rangers

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With New York Comic Con 2018 soon underway some interesting news has been revealed for Saban’s Power Rangers brand.  For the last 25+ years the brand was released by Bandai of America, however today it has been revealed that will soon change. Hasbro has announced that they have acquired the license and will be the new Global license for the Power Rangers brand. Bandai of America will continue to support the brand full force until April 1, 2019, where Hasbro will take over. Check out the press release below for more details. PAWTUCKET, R.I. & LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb. 16, 2018– Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global…

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Official Images: Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Spring 2018 Products

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GrnGngr has updated his official Facebook page with new official images of the upcoming Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel products.  The latest reveals feature a look at some of the new Bandai America exclusive shurikens as well as a closer look at the Dino Blaze Megazord.  The latest images also reveal a first look at the  Superstar Blade, which could potentially be used by Ninja Steel Gold to become his power up form. These products are set to release in Spring 2018. The product images include: Ninja Star Packs Roleplay Weapons Vehicles 5 Inch Action…

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Review: Power Rangers Ninja Steel Deluxe Bull Rider Megazord Review

Pak Hanu

Hello Hero Club, this is Darkon633 and I am back with another toy review. The Bandai America version of Bison King may not be the best Zord that they have released, however it is decent in my opinion. The cart mode is sadly trash, however both the standard mode and the Ninja Fusion Zord combination at least look pretty close to Bison King. The Bull Rider Zord also isn’t too bad although like many other Bandai America Zord releases it definitely needed more paint. I do enjoy the fact that the…

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Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Spring 2018 Battle Gear Announced

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Power Rangers Now has updated their website once again with new toy reveals for Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel.  The latest toy reveals feature the various new battle gear that will be released in the Spring 2018 toyline. First, the Ninja Training Gear sets will continue into the new line. Next, the Lion Fire Power Star will be releasing in the Power Ranger Super Ninja Steel Spring toyline. This device is used by Brody to become Lion Fire Mode.  Unlike the Power Up Bracelet Chouzetsu Shoubu Changer, the Bandai American version of the toy will feature firing…

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Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel Ninja Power Stars Revealed

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Power Rangers Now has revealed the new upcoming Ninja Power Stars that will be released in the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel toyline.  The new upcoming Ninja Power Stars will be based on several past sixth rangers and more. Expect these new Ninja Power Stars to be released as a part of the first wave of the Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel toyline.   Source: Power Rangers Now

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