Power Rangers - the appreciation and discussion thread [Archive]

Anarky

03-14-2005, 05:41 PM

Good evening everybody,

I just saw the first episodes of "SPD" and "Dino thunder" started on TV last weekend (I missed it, had some rioting to do :D ). I thought "Ninja Storm" was great until I saw "Dino Thunder". I thought "Dino Thunder" was great until I saw SPD. Pure... awesomeness... The choreography, the setting, the characters. it's so cool. Yeah, I have had too much cola today, during the last hour, I admit.

But SPD just seems to be so much more interesting than anything Power Ranger I have seen. The SPD-departement seems to be well worked out, and those two Robin Hood kind of types are sure going to be something combined with Bridge (or whatever SPD Blue's name is). Well, the morphing call... hmmm, dunno, dunno. Could be better, could be worse. But the transformation sequence makes up for that.

Oh, talking about lousy morphing calls (good, "Ninja Storm, Ranger Form... HA!" seems to hold #1 for me). As I mentionned, Dino Thunder started last Saturday. They apparently translated everything. So their morphing call goes like this (the original being "Dino Thunder Power up!): "Dino Donner, Powerkraft". D'uh. Many of you don't understand German, so let me spell it out for you. "Dino Donner" [Deeno Donnar] is "Dino Thunder", exact translation. Then, "Powerkraft" [Power Cruft] is truly, really really, seriously wrong. I guess I don't need to explain what "power" means, and Power in German is... yes, exactly... Kraft. So, what they say is "Dino Thunder Powerpower". Well, it could have been worse, but not much.

Feel free to add criticizm, comments, notes (Zarius, I'm counting on you).

Doppleganger

03-14-2005, 07:29 PM

So um power is Kraft Cheese and Macaroni? :lol:

I started watching PR after Tommy got back on, I'm not ashamed to admit I'm one of those fans. But honestly I thought the storyline concerning the White Ranger and his father was interesting. Tommy killing Zeltrax (a former human) now there's something I didn't think they'd do. Even though technically he was a 'monster' he started out human. Was definitely a darker season...for Power Rangers.

Now I've only seen a few SPD episodes here and there but so far I like. The blue ranger gets on my nerves and pinkie is a bubblehead but it's not so bad. I do like Anubis. I think he's pretty cool. Especially the facial movements they have in him. What is he a puppet? A guy in costume?

ZariusTwo

03-14-2005, 10:42 PM

Power Rangers S.P.D has indded, surpassed a great deal of expectations, the tension between the group at times is excellent, Bridge's obsession with not being the Red Ranger has made the Blue Ranger the most fascinating aspect of the series, this is the guy whose chance to emulate his father has been taken from him, some of the earlier episodes saw that play out well.

Anarky

03-15-2005, 01:27 PM

I think that Anubis is a guy in a costume. I think I even saw the slits where the actor looks through. If that is true, then there are three slits in Anubis' throat. But the facial expressions are truly awesome.

I've had my first dose of Mora... well... odd accent :D. And she's got art skills, whoa.

The Blue/Red tension is really interesting. But maybe Sky needs to learn, that he doesn't need to mimic his dad in order to be as good as he was. I'm sure that it's going to be something as cheesy as that. And somehow, blue just fits him better.

And I don't really get the hierarchy of the SPD-Ranks.

Red is the leader, then comes blue, then green, then yellow,then pink, right? So, if Z gives Syd an order, she must obey it without question? SPD-Ranger wouldn't be the job for me...

EZweasel

03-15-2005, 03:11 PM

Power rangers may very well be the worst Tv show ever created. I say this only because every episode is the exact same. and it all started with the first rangers. i remember rita, the main villian. she would geta monster created to get the power rangers but it never worked. man it was so terrible now that i think back about it. and i have seen the new stuff....a TALKING HAMSTER??? i mean come on how bad can you get. How does this show even get ratings at all anymore.

Anarky

03-15-2005, 04:09 PM

EZ: please don't be so offending against differences in taste.

Zarius, I beg you not to respond to EZ's post since it was an obvious flame, and I don't want to see an argument that may be the downfall of this truly great thread. Plus: I need you to give me information... lots of information. :D

And basically yes, there has been a lot of tehse "monster of the week"-episodes, but with the later seasons, as the fans grew up, they added, aside from better CGI and costumes, more story, more sidestories. Take Ninja Storm for example. Let the hamster be a hamster and look at Tori, the cute blonde. She is in love with Blake, obviously. But you never get to see that. Then, now take a look at the hamster, there's Cam and his dad has a big body-problem. Cam seems to be unable to relate to his dad anymore...

Anyways, SPD promises a lot, since there is this guy, Sky, who wants to be the Red Ranger, but gets assigned for the position of SPD Blue. Instead of him, an outlaw streetkid named Jack gets the position. That has to lead to tension.

Oh, yeah, they still beat up big robots, which is pretty cool.

ZariusTwo

03-15-2005, 06:26 PM

Can I just point out that Sensei was'nt a hamster, he was a guinea pig.

Ninja Storm was great, but compared to darker seaaons such as In Space, Lost Galaxy, and Wild Force (which killed characters, and a Ranger, off) it was more of a throwback to the earlier MMPR years of humour and action

Jester

03-15-2005, 08:18 PM

I grew outta PR after the origianl cast finaly faded into the sunset....i would only watch them again and only for nestalgia....no new PR can compair to the original cast....

ZariusTwo

03-15-2005, 08:37 PM

As for a cast that "does'nt come close to the MMPR version", Time Force's cast were damn good actors, the tightest of the series next to some of the MMPR cast.

Midnight_Tanuki

03-16-2005, 10:05 AM

I think MMPR was the best. Although when I was a little kid, I was always wondering why Zac, Jason, and Trini all of a sudden went to a "peace conference" in Geneva and never came back. By the way, I saw the Machine King saga recently on PRG when Zed and Rita are kicked off the moon until the rangers can defeat the machine empire. Dangit, I used to have an original red ranger gun, both of them in fact, but my mom made me sell it. (I don't let her EVER touch my stuff anymore) I also used to have an original power morpher. Never knew what happened to that. I also have the original power rangers cast toys with Tommy in both forms, except for I can't find Trini and Kimberly anywhere. Does anyone know where I can get them?

ZariusTwo

03-16-2005, 10:36 AM

I think MMPR was the best. Although when I was a little kid, I was always wondering why Zac, Jason, and Trini all of a sudden went to a "peace conference" in Geneva and never came back

Jason came back in Zeo to replace the original Gold Ranger Trey after he was forced to breifly give up his powers.

Kid Icarus

03-16-2005, 12:34 PM

And don't forget the Turbo movie, where both Jason and Kimberly showed back up.

Anarky

03-16-2005, 12:51 PM

And then somewhere Adam came back.
And Tommy is back in Dino Thunder.

ZariusTwo

03-16-2005, 12:53 PM

Not to mention almost every Red Ranger came back in "Forever Red"

Anarky

03-16-2005, 01:46 PM

ZariusTwo

03-16-2005, 03:04 PM

Oh yeah, I kinda missed that ep too. Anyways, how could all the Red Rangers come back? I mean Tommy was the Red Ranger more than once, then Jason (or whatever the first RR's name is) had also two armors.

Right, well, first of all, Tommy gave up his Turbo powers to T.J (Which is why HE uses the Turbo powers in "Forever Red") when J.D.F left the series, Tommy kept his Zeo morpher (proving they were seperate powers from Turbo) up unntil around Dinothunder, he either lost it when Mesegog destroyed the island, or he lost it before then.

Jason only TEMPORAIRLY held the Gold Ranger powers, he gave them up when Trey literally put himself together (he had been seperated into three versions of himself in order to heal the damage inflicted on him by the Vorax) and regained the Gold Ranger powers

Thirdly, and whilst this is actually not a definitive explanation, it makes a LOT of sense: The coin Jason used to become the Red Ranger was due to the fact that it was his original version, during the "The Power Transfer", his coin might have been duplicated when his powers transfered to Rocky.

The Rangers' coustumes are just coustumes, when they are damaged, it occasionly shows up on thier street clothes, only a few Rangers (usually the Red Ranger) achieve specific battle armour later in every season

Anarky

03-16-2005, 03:29 PM

EZweasel

03-16-2005, 04:28 PM

I take what i said back in a way. there was one thing i liked about power rangers and that was the first movie. it seemed different and actually decent.

Anarky

03-16-2005, 04:40 PM

Yeah, the first movie is yet another thing that confuses me concerning the suit/armor issue. In that movie they had armors.

For example:
http://www.powerrangersworld.com/film/bilder/bild_galerie_gross4.jpg

So that implies that the suits are... well... suits. I think I think too much... :D

ZariusTwo

03-16-2005, 04:46 PM

Interesting, but that costume thing sort of intrigues me, since I've jsut rewatched SPD 1&2. When they morph (just after the priceless "I ask long, drawn-out questions?"-thing) they suddenly become better at martial arts, they also become a lot stronger (basing on Syd saying "Wow, the power is amazing"). So my guess would be that the suits are comparable to Batman Beyond's suit. Enhancing strength and reflexes, yet thin and comfortable.

There connection to the morphing grid enhances most of thier physical attributes.

...Did I also mention Forever Red is a sequel to an actual fan hoax?

Yup, the writer of the episode, the Season Ten story editor Amit Bhumic, previously put together a fan hoax about a "lost" episode of Zeo years ago with a few freinds which explained why the Zeo Zords were destroyed, and how Serpenterra crashed on the moon, it fooled quite a lot of people, and when he became story editor, Amit confirmed "Forever Red" was indeed the sequel to the hoax, therfore making it actual continunity.

Anarky

03-16-2005, 04:51 PM

Uhm, I know this must sound abnormally stupid now, but what on earth is the morphign grid?

And are they still using footage from the Sentai series, since Dekaranger seems to be identical to SPD.

And the Zeo Zords sort of still existed? Man, you sure create a lot more questions than you answer :D (I'll stop asking if I get annoying...)

ZariusTwo

03-16-2005, 05:01 PM

Uhm, I know this must sound abnormally stupid now, but what on earth is the morphign grid?

The Morphin' Grid...a universal source where each Ranger team draw most, if not all, of thier powers, they use thier morphers to connect to the grid, the grid however, can be fragile at times, such as when Tommy caused it to overload in "Ninja Quest" during season three, resulting in the loss of the Thunderzords

And are they still using footage from the Sentai series, since Dekaranger seems to be identical to SPD.

They are still using Sentai footage when it suits them, Sentai itself is now being filmed partially in New Zealand as part of a partnership between Toei and Village Roadshow

And the Zeo Zords sort of still existed?

Not anymore, as I said "Forever Red" is connected to "Scorpion Rain" (the fan hoax) so the Zords have been destroyed

Anarky

03-18-2005, 12:20 PM

So if I got that "Power Grid" thing right, then it is only able to support few Rangers at a time. Right?

Then it must've been expanded from season 3 to SPD, since SPD has 12 active Rangers at a time (A-squad, B-squad and 2 secret Rangers).

ZariusTwo

03-18-2005, 01:18 PM

So if I got that "Power Grid" thing right, then it is only able to support few Rangers at a time. Right?

Not neccersairily, as S.P.D has displayed, having a large number of Rangers (and there ARE a lot more to come in S.P.D) is something the Gird is capable of handling.

Doppleganger

03-18-2005, 04:34 PM

What I don't understand is how humanity was able to duplicate the technology that chances people into Rangers? First Zordon and Alpha Five have it and then the government (Rescue Squad I think...). Is the technology that easily accessible? And if it is, why don't rogue governments use them? I know the concept is a bit adult for a show aimed at kids but it makes you wonder.

What do you think would happen if say...the North Koreans got that morphing technology.

Anarky

03-18-2005, 05:16 PM

The north koreans are not part of this discussion due to political content.

But I also wonder how SPD got to manufacture the Zords. Apparently some brilliant engineer needed to know how to power all these things from the Power Grid.

But you could always argue, that the Power only helps good people. Now who's good and who's not is up to the politicians. And talking about government (not the north koreans), did you notice that the Power Rangers never worked for the governement. They always fought for the people who relied on them, so they can't possibly work for a government, even though they might be working for the police. Also, the Rangers never attack anyone. All their acts are defensive.

ZariusTwo

03-18-2005, 05:19 PM

What I don't understand is how humanity was able to duplicate the technology that chances people into Rangers? First Zordon and Alpha Five have it and then the government (Rescue Squad I think...). Is the technology that easily accessible?.

After the Zordon Wave saved the Earth, the goverment probably were permitted to borrow some technology from the Astro Megaship to aid thier research into developing morphing technology, as well as collaberating with Andro's people, the colony of KO-35.

Doppleganger

03-18-2005, 05:27 PM

The north koreans are not part of this discussion due to political content.

Oops my bad. It slipped my mind for a sec.

So...the power only chooses people who are good?

After the Zordon Wave saved the Earth, the goverment probably were permitted to borrow some technology from the Astro Megaship to aid thier research into developing morphing technology, as well as collaberating with Andro's people, the colony of KO-35.

Good point. But tell me this. How are all the different Rangers and forementioned Zords compatible to the morphing grid. Zeo for that fact. Isn't that power derived from magic?

Oh and not to get off topic but what ever happened to Scorpina? She just disappeared after a while.

Anarky

03-18-2005, 05:56 PM

So...the power only chooses people who are good?

Apparently yes, ever Ranger that was on the bad side turned to the good side after a while.

Duke

03-18-2005, 06:12 PM

I haven't watched power rangers in years but I seriously loved that show. I stopped watching it on a regular basis sometime after kimberly was replaced with Kat, then I picked it back up during zeo, then quit again after turbo ended. I have watched off and on some and made a point to catch "forever red" which i thought was a great episode. But I never really understood the episode. I thought Jason/Rocky's original red powers were destroyed right before Zeo started so how in the word did Jason morph into the original red ranger. I remember watching some episode of In Space where adam came back and used his black ranger powers yet they were failing so wouldn't Jason have had the same problem?

ZariusTwo

03-18-2005, 07:27 PM

Good point. But tell me this. How are all the different Rangers and forementioned Zords compatible to the morphing grid. Zeo for that fact. Isn't that power derived from magic?

No actually, it's a power source, it was being held in the caverns of Despair by magic, the crystal can still tap into the gird, and is just as compatible.

Oh and not to get off topic but what ever happened to Scorpina? She just disappeared after a while.

It's presumed she was turned human during the Zordon wave, as she was half-human.

I haven't watched power rangers in years but I seriously loved that show. I stopped watching it on a regular basis sometime after kimberly was replaced with Kat, then I picked it back up during zeo, then quit again after turbo ended. I have watched off and on some and made a point to catch "forever red" which i thought was a great episode. But I never really understood the episode. I thought Jason/Rocky's original red powers were destroyed right before Zeo started so how in the word did Jason morph into the original red ranger.

That very question is the plauge of the P.R Fandom, as were a lot of questions from "Forever Red", fortunatly, the answer lies in "The Power Transfer", when Jason's powers were given to Rocky, he had a morpher of his own, so the morpher Jason uses here is actually his original.

Doppleganger

03-18-2005, 08:19 PM

Apparently yes, ever Ranger that was on the bad side turned to the good side after a while.

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the Psycho Rangers considered Power Rangers?

Duke

03-18-2005, 08:21 PM

Correct me if I'm wrong but aren't the Psycho Rangers considered Power Rangers?I also thought they were.

Anarky

03-18-2005, 08:34 PM

Well, the writer's guide (http://www.rovang.org/wg/psychorangers.htm) says that the Psycho Rangers were nothing but (very cool looking) monsters used by Astronema, who could make themselves look like the Power Rangers.

That Matt Guy

03-19-2005, 10:47 PM

One word....

TOMMY

ah, the heroes of my childhood.

Duke

03-19-2005, 10:51 PM

Yeah Tommy owned. I was a huge fan of the green ranger and was pissed when his powers failed. Then he got them back temporary with Zordon's help/energy. And then I was pissed when he lost them again. I thought the white ranger was cool too but I definitely prefered the green ranger version and the Dragonzord.

Doppleganger

04-15-2005, 06:36 PM

Uh well...I hope this isn't considered necroposting. I just wanted to comment on something about the show and didn't want to post another.

Does anybody think S.P.D is different? Whereas in the other seasons the monster would be made giant by either science or sorcery the monsters use giant fighting robots. And now the finishing move isn't the giant sword slash (or other incarnation) it's them judging the monster. What?? Why don't they kill them anymore? Is it because they are cops?

ZariusTwo

04-15-2005, 07:23 PM

Anarky

06-18-2005, 05:21 PM

Whoa, today's/yesterday's episode of SPD was really kicking ass. Cruger and Gruum going full frontal und Kat is showing some claws (:D).

Do you really think that this funny-looking energy ball is Omega? really don't hope so, because it would spoil a bit of Bruce's good writing. It wouldn't ruin the whole series, but it'd be remembered as that one bloody stupid mistake.

ZariusTwo

06-18-2005, 05:36 PM

Do you really think that this funny-looking energy ball is Omega? really don't hope so, because it would spoil a bit of Bruce's good writing. It wouldn't ruin the whole series, but it'd be remembered as that one bloody stupid mistake.

I think Omega will merge with someone, providing it with a body and giving it's occupant unlimited access to his memories and experiances

S.P.D, as it's progressed, is good, but it's not a favourate, most of the plots are ripped straight from Dekaranger

Anarky

06-18-2005, 05:46 PM

I think Omega will merge with someone, providing it with a body and giving it's occupant unlimited access to his memories and experiances

S.P.D, as it's progressed, is good, but it's not a favourate, most of the plots are ripped straight from Dekaranger

I heard numerous people complaining about the Deka-ripping, but since I don't watch Deka, I can't complain.

But it still doesn't want to go into my head, that an Energy ball that came through a gateway to the past is actually from the future. I could imagine this ball to be a battlizer of some sorts, since the episode was very swordfight centered. But not Omega.

ZariusTwo

06-18-2005, 07:29 PM

I heard numerous people complaining about the Deka-ripping, but since I don't watch Deka, I can't complain.

Hence why it's great that you like it, because to you, its' absolutley original and seems tighter, I saw a great deal of Dekaranger, and beleive me, most of the props I give S.P.D is that its' an improvment on that Sentai season

Barkworm

06-19-2005, 12:33 AM

While I don't like the Power Rangers, I'd really like to see some of the newer Sentai episodes. Does anyone know where to gt subbed versions of them?

GK Punk

06-19-2005, 01:34 AM

While I don't like the Power Rangers, I'd really like to see some of the newer Sentai episodes. Does anyone know where to gt subbed versions of them?

I believe TV Nihon is Subbing them and distrbuting them via BitTorrent, actually. (atleast last I checked they were)

Barkworm

06-19-2005, 01:35 AM

Thank you! :)

GK Punk

08-06-2005, 05:40 PM

XERO

08-06-2005, 05:54 PM

Well, I remember one episode of Dino Thunder where the Power Rangers were watching a Japanese Power Ranger show based off of them on TV...

So, I'm guessing a lot. :lol:

ZariusTwo

08-06-2005, 07:16 PM

Ok, here's an odd question.

Me and my girlfriend were watching Power Rangers Dino Thunder a minute ago (We both Mark for Tommy) and we were trying to figure out something... Does anyone know how much Japanese footage was used in the US version of the show?

A large amount of the first season used a lot of Sentai footage, even Rita herself was directly taken from Zyuranger until an american actress took over in season two, they would later just use japanease footage for the zord battles in seasons two and three and most of the Ranger action footage was american, they began balancing the footage also, sometimes there will be cases where the Ranger battles will be from Sentai, but sometimes there will be completly new footage shot in New Zealand.

Brodie

08-06-2005, 08:37 PM

I'm really digging SPD, specifically the Omega Ranger. Though I didn't dig how he's a glowing ball of energy.

His would be the only toy Id buy.

ZariusTwo

08-06-2005, 09:10 PM

He was only made a ball of light because they could'nt find an actor. Go figure. Then Kalish had to overdo it and make him SAM from the future.

S.P.D does provide a great deal of good concepts, and it's acting cast is superb. Its' sad however, that Bruce Kalish is producing it, and seems to enjoy pthrowing in more plots from Dekaranger than any original storylines, for the most part, hes' the main problem

Anarky

08-06-2005, 09:26 PM

ZariusTwo

08-06-2005, 09:53 PM

Well, I think Bruce was a great addition/replacement to the producing team. I mean, before the episodes were riddled with plotholes such as the rangers suddenly appearing in a place when they were somewhere else a second before. In SPD you get to see them move out to a mission.

...Power Rangers has always had plot holes, (horses on the moon spring to mind) but there easy to explain, there Power Rangers. They can either move quickly, or teleport, you're not supposed to care about the minor details. Its' a well written toy commercial.

Bruces' llack of watching other seasons comes back to haunt him, the S.P.D/Dinothunder crossover that leaked in Canada stands as his worst episode to date.

The concept is excellent (setting it in the past, before "Thunder Struck"), but some of the conclusion is baffling and goes unexplained. The only other prop I give it is that Grumms' unseen master is referenced...

As it stands, there hav'nt been a great deal of seasons that have earned the title "absolutley overated", but S.P.D falls under the catergory quite distinctly. It got more and more mediocre as it progressed, if you're not an avid fan of Sentai, I suppose you could watch S.P.D diligently. I'm a fan of both, I hate what Sentai has since become, and I hate what P.R is doing to stifile its' own identity. It used to work around the footage, only adapting the storylines here and there. Not consistently with a few flashes of originality.

Its' not a mystery that P.R became extremly dark by the time Wild Force wrapped up, but examples set by Dinothunder, despite its' faults, IS what Power Rangers should be. Fun, and should'nt aspire to be anything else. N.S and D.T reminded me of why I watched MMPR in the first place, and there two of my favorate seasons as a result, D.T right at the top of the list previously held by Lost Galaxy, which also managed to balance itself between light and dark, fun, and serious.

All in all, it's quite an interesting contrast to Dinothunder, which everyone ALSO drooled over, the same will happen when Mystic Force arrives on the scene, and people start kicking S.P.D to the curb thinking THIS one is better. Bandwagon approach. Never fails to amuse me.

Brodie

08-07-2005, 11:35 AM

More importantly: When can I buy my Omega Ranger toy. Cause that commercial from Saturday was great. Atleast the voice of the Omega Ranger was cool.

Brodie

08-18-2005, 06:38 PM

I snagged the Omega Ranger toy, and I'll admit, this is the first Power Ranger toy I bought since the metallic Power rangers from the first movie.

I'll also admit, I'm pleased. Good articulation, and even though there's lights and stuff, it isn't bulky. Toys of the passed had enormous waists and chests, and the neck/head didn't move. This ranger's head moves, and still looks cool.

My only gripe? The weapons. I mean, yeah he has the wrist thing, thats cool, but his sword/gun sucks. So I snagged the handguns from my Clone Commander toy from the Clone Wars cartoon series, and gave them to the Omega ranger. Now he's amazingly bad-ass.

IceFlash78

08-21-2005, 01:08 PM

Dekaranger? I had heard that Power Rangers was a "borrowed" version of the Japanese version. However, many of you guys seem like you've seen Dekaranger, while i've never seen it shown on my tv. What time and channel is it on? I'd like to check out the Japanese counterpart to power rangers.

ZariusTwo

08-21-2005, 02:04 PM

Dan

09-05-2005, 06:47 AM

Its' not a mystery that P.R became extremly dark by the time Wild Force wrapped up, but examples set by Dinothunder, despite its' faults, IS what Power Rangers should be. Fun, and should'nt aspire to be anything else. N.S and D.T reminded me of why I watched MMPR in the first place, and there two of my favorate seasons as a result, D.T right at the top of the list previously held by Lost Galaxy, which also managed to balance itself between light and dark, fun, and serious. That is completely your opinion of what Power Rangers "should be" I don't like the attitude of that it shouldn't aspire to be anything else you should always try to make something better and being dark and serious doesn't make something "not fun"

ZariusTwo

09-23-2005, 11:29 AM

That is completely your opinion of what Power Rangers "should be" I don't like the attitude of that i"

Smallest violin

Heres' the leaked prototype theme of Power Rangers Mystic Force, supplied by Ron Wasserman himself (Wasserman is better known as "The Mighty RAW", the guy who supplied the earlier seasons with thier fight music right up until early In Space)

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=X60F3AJA

http://hurrrita.ytmnd.com/

Anarky

09-23-2005, 11:45 AM

Uhm... weird. To say the least. It doesn't sound like anything the previous seasons have used. I don't really know whether to like it or not, because with me, an intro is always picture and music. But as for the music: Not my cup of tea.

ZariusTwo

09-23-2005, 11:50 AM

Disney want a hip hop soundtrack for the series next season, so its' natural it sounds that way

Some fans have tried new edited veariants of the theme, this one is probably the highlight

http://s56.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=...4Q032TNXPTZOL28

Anarky

09-23-2005, 02:07 PM

ZariusTwo

09-24-2005, 10:37 PM

Hey, Zarius, can you understand what the guy says after "If the power of light is on their side"?

And that could make a really good intro actually. If they cut the images according to the rythm, it won't be that bad.

Not sure, working on that

Back to S.P.D, Disney had the grace and common sense to heavily promote for several days a truly unique episode...unique only in the fact that it was the second part of an episode that has'nt aired yet.

Anarky

09-24-2005, 10:46 PM

Yeah that was rather stupid. I mean, what have we seen so far? Impact which is sometime in the future and the second part of the team up which is also sometime in the future.

Great work on that crud, I really appreciate the mess ups.

Anyways, I thought about that thing we all don't understand: Maybe it's a name of some sort. You know something like a morpher or the name of their magic.

Besides, this MP3 was rejected, so it's not going to be the theme.

Silent FOx

09-25-2005, 04:39 PM

Heh, I used to love this show as a kid. Me and my friends would always play power rangers and fight over who was the red/ or white ranger. I had the action figures and alot of VHS tapes. Now when I watch it, I wonder how I ever sat through 5 minutes, let alone half an hour of this crap. This is one of those childhood shows I'd love to forget :D

ZariusTwo

09-25-2005, 06:19 PM

Now when I watch it, I wonder how I ever sat through 5 minutes, let alone half an hour of this crap. This is one of those childhood shows I'd love to forget :D

Redirect your kaboose outta here then, this thread is for fans of the series, which is still airing with new seasons, and for those who actually don't follow the trend of bashing classics to look big.

Did'nt you read the thread title? The big letters that spell out "Power Rangers APPRECIATION Thread", and yet here you are, slamming it, sugercoating the same negative criticism (which is'nt sensible, or sensetive criticism either) with "I used to play this, heh heh, oh yeah, thiz suckz"

,,,You watch TMNT, don't get me started on how many people say the same thing, I don't get why so many people have to be freaking snippy around Power Rangers or Pokemon...must be a personal grudge because it kicked the original cartoons' ass during the 90s'

Silent FOx

09-25-2005, 06:27 PM

I wasn't bashing it, just trying to show how my perception of the show changed. It was a great show back in the day and was a big part of my tv time. Just commenting on how some shows don't stand the test of time like TMNT.

ZariusTwo

09-25-2005, 06:34 PM

Just commenting on how some shows don't stand the test of time like TMNT.

P.R not only has stood the test of time, its' outperformed its' earlier seasons

Watch every season after MMPR, or In Space, not that hard to download full seasons on the internet, the series got darker, better acted, more mature, it did NOT fall into a pattern of repetivness for as long as other series like Pokemon ever did, there are some mediocre seasons (Early Turbo, Lightspeed, and presently S.P.D), but the series is perhaps the only solid peice of U.S science fiction left next to Stargate (Galactica is good, but its' all drama, no fun)

Silent FOx

09-25-2005, 06:46 PM

hmmm, I may check out an episode just too see what its like. Whats the best series in your opinion? And an episode?

ZariusTwo

09-25-2005, 07:46 PM

hmmm, I may check out an episode just too see what its like. Whats the best series in your opinion? And an episode?

Dinothunder knocked the top spot off of Lost Galaxy in 2004, mostly because it brought back the fun of MMPR (and Jason David Frank returning as Tommy), so I'd recommend that if you're a fan of the veteren series, as it has a dino theme attached to it obviously, not to mention the 500th episode from that season pretty much runs down every Ranger team after MMPR.

Other recommendations for old school fans would also include "Forever Red" from Wild Force, uniting ten Red Rangers (Jason, Tommy, T.J etc) against the remnants of the Machine Empire, (recycled Beetleborg coustumes), trying to resurret Serpenterra.

For full seasons, I suggest In Space, Lost Galaxy, and Time Force

Silent FOx

09-25-2005, 07:50 PM

Redirect your kaboose outta here then, this thread is for fans of the series, which is still airing with new seasons, and for those who actually don't follow the trend of bashing classics to look big.

Did'nt you read the thread title? The big letters that spell out "Power Rangers APPRECIATION Thread", and yet here you are, slamming it, sugercoating the same negative criticism (which is'nt sensible, or sensetive criticism either) with "I used to play this, heh heh, oh yeah, thiz suckz"

,,,You watch TMNT, don't get me started on how many people say the same thing, I don't get why so many people have to be freaking snippy around Power Rangers or Pokemon...must be a personal grudge because it kicked the original cartoons' ass during the 90s'
heh you edited after I replied, cute. Anyways its the appreciation and discussion thread. I was showing how my opinion with this show changed over the years. I didn't realize I would personally offend someone, it wasn't meant as a bash,just a comment. I will check out one of those episodes and post my reaction here; in the discussion thread :)

Anarky

10-19-2005, 12:08 PM

Okay, I've just finished "Badge". Very interesting, seeing a bit more of Anubis' past. Especially the fact that there are more sabres like Kruger's... the possibilities (probably unused, but they would be there).

And damn that bloody cliffhanger in the end! Is it Mrs. Kruger or is it the A-Squad, or is it something entirely different?

On a related Sidenote: Wasserman's second theme, the rock-version (which sucks), dropped out as well. But, we do know the morphing call now "Galwit Mysto" (whereas "Galwit" is the imperative of the gaelic word "Galw" = Call out). This also explains the thing we all couldn't understand in Wasserman's first theme.

And we have an actor for Mystic Force. Carlo Smith plays a character (rumoured to be the Red Ranger) named Nate. Apparently Smith wanted a part in the show for a very long time.

U2WaTCHer

10-20-2005, 11:57 AM

so is power rangers over now? just was curious lost track of all the series

Anarky

10-20-2005, 11:58 AM

No, not at all. The show's 13th season "Power Rangers S.P.D." is airing at the moment and "Power Rangers Mystic Force" is going to air next year.

ZariusTwo

11-25-2005, 08:32 AM

An interesting message from Bruce Kantwrite

I just wanted to relate to you all that the entire crew, cast and staff's thanks for supporting S.P.D. in whatever way you chose. Both Ranger Board and Henshin Justice gave us all lots of laughs, intelligent insights and some good ideas...Though, unfortunately, we were usually way past the point of being able to implement them in the show. Mystic Force is well into production and I can promise you that I have learned a lot, will still bring fresh ideas to Power Rangers and try to filter in some of the past to acknowledge your history... Had a little breather where I could watch a few shows from past seasons (under your "gentle" urging me to do so).

As a unit, all of us involved with S.P.D. can say from the bottom of our hearts that we gave it our all and will continue to do so.

On a personal note I want to thank all of the shows supporters in whatever form you took. Some wrote rave reviews, some came to Los Angeles, Comicon or Youmacon to meet cast and staff. Hopefully you all enjoyed it as much as we did. And there were a samll minority of you who didn't like the show or didn't like the way I produced it...or both. But thank you for not being able to stay away. Love it... Hate it... You watch it then I've done my job.

I know I've been asked to come onto the board and defend the S.P.D. season. I have not and have no intention in doing so. I done my best. I've given two interviews. Three convention appearances where I've never avoided a question. I delivered a show that by a majority of the viewers and 100% of my cast, crew and network are proud of... My work is on film for you all to see and judge in whatever way you see fit. I have received threats. I have had personal attacks written about my family. I've had personal attacks made about my writing staff. I've made mistakes. I've hit home runs... Bottom line... I feel no need to defend or debate any of my choices to anyone but those I work for...And they haven't asked for me to do so.

Perhaps if you have questions for me or those I work with...Come to the next convention and we can answer them for you.

And, thanks to all the fans I've met and have corresponded with over the last year. I've enjoyed it all.

My best, B

http://www.rangerboard.com/showthread.php?t=76408

Anarky

11-25-2005, 10:26 AM

What kind of idiot sends death threats to the writer of a show? I mean, if he screws up, stop watching, simple as that. Threats are ridiculous.

ZariusTwo

11-25-2005, 10:46 AM

What kind of idiot sends death threats to the writer of a show? I mean, if he screws up, stop watching, simple as that. Threats are ridiculous.

The only thing I can recall where a death threat was public was on Rangerboard after grranger, a good freind of mine, made a joke about it, Kalishs' children panicked, and got him banned for two days.

Death threats are a little over the top, but the 'net has no morals, and he should've expected people to be like that, as some are with every aspect of any fandom

Lady Venus

11-30-2005, 02:25 PM

I have seen every Power Ranger show from MMPR to SPD. I don't like the SPD a lot. SPD is a ok show.

Serp

11-30-2005, 02:57 PM

Are Mystic Force Figures out yet?

Lady Venus

11-30-2005, 04:51 PM

Are Mystic Force Figures out yet?

The who Force?

Serp

11-30-2005, 04:57 PM

The who Force?

look here http://www.supersentai.com/database/2005_magiranger/index.html

decipher it in Febuary.

ZariusTwo

11-30-2005, 05:58 PM

...Did SS.com rip off Rangercentrals' format?

Classy.

Anarky

11-30-2005, 11:30 PM

So, Lightspeed Rescue has started over here. The dubbing is an attrocity as usual, but aside from that it doesn't look too bad. Of course, the first episode was rather silly, and everyone going "ZOMG! Teh rangers! Us is saved!!" was cheesy to no end. But from the action and the zords... why not.

ZariusTwo

12-01-2005, 08:12 AM

Lady Venus

12-01-2005, 02:39 PM

look here http://www.supersentai.com/database/2005_magiranger/index.html

decipher it in Febuary.

Cool Creeper I can't wait for it to come out.

Anarky

12-09-2005, 07:31 AM

News from the far east! The series after Mystic Force will have Construction vehicle-zords and will be based on these images.

http://www.101fwy.net/tokua/src/1134041212503.jpg
http://fanstokusatsu.com/bouken1.jpg
http://fanstokusatsu.com/bouken2.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/6332/32ze1.jpg
http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/5834/47uu.jpg

Looks really cool, if you ask me. I just hope that we'll get to see more single-zord action.

ZariusTwo

12-09-2005, 11:52 AM

According to the description, this Sentai season features a group of archeologists trying to retreive long lost artifacts before the enemy forces can do so, also includes something about their safeguaridng a relic called the "Precious".

It would be an ideal situaton to use fan references in a manner that contributes to the story (locate the Zeo Crystal, this ancient morpher etc)

Doppleganger

12-10-2005, 01:10 AM

Hey I'm just wondering. Do you think they will ever make season sets for this show? I'd love to see Season One and SPD made into season sets. :D

ZariusTwo

12-10-2005, 11:57 AM

Hey I'm just wondering. Do you think they will ever make season sets for this show? I'd love to see Season One and SPD made into If season sets. :D

If Disney had a clue, yes.

Doppleganger

12-11-2005, 10:37 AM

If Disney had a clue, yes.

Why does Disney screw everything up. :x Wait. Just got my Gargoyles DVD. Okay maybe not everything. NEARLY everything. *nods*

ZariusTwo

12-11-2005, 11:26 AM

Why does Disney screw everything up. :x Wait. Just got my Gargoyles DVD. Okay maybe not everything. NEARLY everything. *nods*

Reruns presumbly.

Gargoyles no longer airs as much, if AT ALL, so they release them then, PR is'nt just the worlds' longest running thirty minute series next to Doctor Who and The Simpsons, its' still ongoing, hence the value and money seen in showing the seasons in rerurns only to draw in ratings, eother as the current season, or a part of the PR Generations block, appeals to their long term needs for revnue with the franchise.

What there absolutley cluless about though, is that releasing MMPR on DVD will make them more money than almost every present series they have done up until now.

BartAllen

12-11-2005, 12:35 PM

here are a few good sites with info on the american, and japanese versions of the power/dai rangers.
http://www.rovang.org/sentai/dairanger.htm

and

http://www.supersentai.com/database/2005_magiranger/index.html

both are great sites.

is the american mystic force going to have the rangers all be siblings like the japanese version?

also, i think its really cool that they are going back to the caped version of the rangers like they did in the earlier shows like goranger.

Anarky

12-11-2005, 12:47 PM

here are a few good sites with info on the american, and japanese versions of the power/dai rangers.
http://www.rovang.org/sentai/dairanger.htm

and

http://www.supersentai.com/database/2005_magiranger/index.html

both are great sites.

Every PR-fan knows these sites...

is the american mystic force going to have the rangers all be siblings like the japanese version?

No, in the preview fo MF you can see actors that couldn't be siblings even if they wanted to.

BartAllen

12-11-2005, 12:48 PM

Every PR-fan knows these sites...

yeah, thats what i get for not reading the whole thread. lol.

No, in the preview fo MF you can see actors that couldn't be siblings even if they wanted to hmm. interesting. well. i for one cant wait for mystic force then.

Star Wolf

12-13-2005, 05:22 PM

ZariusTwo

12-13-2005, 07:03 PM

I stopped watching after the first movie, which would mean around Season Three.

My favorite of the series was the first, with Rita Repulsa as the villain, Tommy Oliver as the Green Ranger, and when they piloted the DinoZords.

Need any tips on watching the later seasons?

In Space, Lost Galaxy, Time Force, Dinothunder

The first two contain character deaths, one of which is a major one. Zordon.

Star Wolf

12-13-2005, 07:49 PM

Need any tips on watching the later seasons?

In Space, Lost Galaxy, Time Force, Dinothunder

The first two contain character deaths, one of which is a major one. Zordon.

I knew about Power Rangers In Space, and how it was to be the so-called end of the Power Rangers franchise, with all the cameos and death of Zordon, who used his positive energy to eradicate the evil plaguing the universe.

I also knew Tommy appears in some of the later ones, but I never got to watching them, but perhaps I should give them a chance... I just don't like to think that what I grew up watching is slowly slipping away, never to be remembered again, though I do appreciate it when Toon Disney (Jetix) shows the older episodes from time to time.

Thanks, ZariusTwo, you've inspired me to check into those mentioned series.

ZariusTwo

01-13-2006, 01:32 PM

The first three episodes of Mystic Force have been confirmed

14-01 "Broken Spell, Part 1"
14-02 "Broken Spell, Part 2"
14-03 "Code Busters"

And yeah, there now all two words, to show this is Bruce "I Raped PR Last Season" Kalish' second season on the series

Anarky

01-14-2006, 08:16 PM

Maybe we'll have three word titles for the Boukenger-adaption. Who knows? :D

So, when is MF going to air?

And another thing occured to me: Is it just me or are the unmorphed fights mainly dodging and defending, then hopping into formation for the great finisher move?

Oh, people, you might want to see this... Boukenger Promo! (http://s61.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=286UPTEEWMUUQ38JB1ROSYFL1W) Sure, it's short and it's in sort of bad quality, but it still gives us a look on the things to come. It certainly looks... different. I like the costumes, but I have yet to see more on the Ranger powers and the weapons. And I don't think I'll like those digger-hands the yellow Ranger has.

Turtledude2k3

01-15-2006, 06:46 PM

I am not a power ranger fan but I used to be up till the first power ranger movie.

How long was it till Mighty morphin power rangers finished and teh 2nd series started?

What are all teh series in all?

ZariusTwo

01-15-2006, 06:57 PM

Seasons One-Three: MMPR (MMAR is a mini series, is not a seperate season)
Season Four: Zeo
Second Movie: Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie
Season Five: Turbo
Season Six: In Space
Season Seven: Lost Galaxy (Series becomes "one cast per year")
Season Eight: Lightspeed Rescue
Season Nine: Time Force (Last Saban series, Disney buys the franchise)
Season Ten: Wild Force
Season Eleven: Ninja Storm (first season produced by Village Roadshow)
Season Tweleve: Dinothunder
Season Thirteen: SPD
Season Fourteen: Mystic Force

Turtledude2k3

01-16-2006, 12:47 AM

ZariusTwo

01-16-2006, 10:45 AM

Ok so I only got up to zeo point. Tell me the power ranger movie the first one, that was the final movie before ZEO?

The first movie came before season three and Zeo, second movie came afterwards. Technically, the second movie is the only one in continuity, and Turbo picks up where that left off, the third season had a seperate introduction to the Ninja powers than the movie.

ZariusTwo

01-20-2006, 08:35 PM

This shoiuld of some interest, Kalish is interviewed a second time, some of his comments are unnecersarily harsh, but when some fans tend to make jokes about sending him death threats, trying to blow up his house, and hitting him with a truck, well...one may be SLIGHTLY bitter

http://www.rangerboard.com/showthread.php?t=79951

ZariusTwo

03-10-2006, 04:03 PM

Power Rangers Mystic Force has been pretty good so far, this being the shortest season of the series to date, the arcs seem to be coming qicker than usual, and a general sense of direction is present, where as with SPD, no direction turned out to be present until the final episodes. The casting is again of tremendous quality, and the show has a degree of fun to it that, much like Ninja Storm and Dinothunder did, restores PR to its' MMPR roots.

An update on the current title of the 15th PR season, "Drive Force" is the present choice

Anarky

03-11-2006, 04:16 AM

So far, I don't really like MF, mainly because I don't like Magic-stuff in general. And the morphing sequence is bad. When they hold their cells out to the sky, the hand is cut in so bad, it hurts.

But that's only small stuff. The sidestories (not hitting the baddies) are pretty well done and German fandom is going "Nick and Madi forever!!!" already. I like the characters and Xander's dialect is just awesome. But I'm waiting until I've seen more until I say "season good" or "season bad".

Turtledude2k3

03-20-2006, 12:59 AM

I went to retrojunk.com and watched all the intros of the Mighty Morphin Power rangers, I remember how great I loved the show..

Its too bad Disney or whoever owns the right to the power rangers, won't release a boxset of season 1 or something. I know of the best of power rangers dvd but it's not what i want..

Turtledude2k3

03-25-2006, 06:49 PM

There is a dvd released called the best of the power rangers: the ultimate rangers..

It's handpicked by fans so there are episodes from many of the power rangers series..

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers "White Light" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers in Space "Countdown to Destruction" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy "To The Tenth Power"
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue "Trakeena's Revenge" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Wild Force "Forever Red"

these are the episodes that si on the dvd.. I want them to re-release all the mighty morphing power rangers episodes, alien rangers, zeo, etc..

So I have a link to a site whereyou download every power ranger episode up to the final episode of SPD.

So am I allowed to provide a link?

Here's one bad thing... if you don't have an premium account to the download page, you can only download 1 episode per hour! Sucks!! Torrent takes even longer!!

Also is there a end to the power rangers series? Like a final season? The whole series has been going on for over 10 years!! well close to 20 years..

ZariusTwo

03-25-2006, 10:03 PM

There is a dvd released called the best of the power rangers: the ultimate rangers..

It's handpicked by fans so there are episodes from many of the power rangers series..

Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers "White Light" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers in Space "Countdown to Destruction" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Lost Galaxy "To The Tenth Power"
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue "Trakeena's Revenge" Parts 1 and 2
Power Rangers Wild Force "Forever Red"

these are the episodes that si on the dvd

Old news is quite exciting is'nt it?

So I have a link to a site whereyou download every power ranger episode up to the final episode of SPD.

So am I allowed to provide a link?

No.

Also is there a end to the power rangers series? Like a final season? The whole series has been going on for over 10 years!! well close to 20 years..

Unless Sentai ends or Disney cancel, no.

Turtledude2k3

03-25-2006, 11:31 PM

Old news is quite exciting is'nt it?

No.

Unless Sentai ends or Disney cancel, no.
Ok I won't provide the link..

um I guess it's old news but I just wanted to add it again..

I heard rumors somewhere that there was going to be a 2nd best of power rangers dvd coming out.. I may hear things wrong.

ZariusTwo

03-25-2006, 11:39 PM

Ok folks, since the PR threads' active again, I may just have to inform any prankster about the alleged photos featuring Austin St John (Jason), the guy in the gay porno only looks like him, it is not really him at all.

Turtledude2k3

03-26-2006, 04:19 PM

I heard abotu that. i don't think that's true.. He was the original Red Ranger!

If this is true, it may sink his reputation lower..

Also, um the new power rangers series.. which one is it? Mystic Force?

ZariusTwo

03-26-2006, 04:22 PM

I heard abotu that. i don't think that's true.. He was the original Red Ranger!

For chirsts' sake son, I just said it was'nt, the resemblence is'nt even as near as uncanny as some of the idiots on the 'net have been making it out to be. Another little fact, most homophobes have been looking at that more than homosexuals.

Also, um the new power rangers series.. which one is it? Mystic Force?

You win the Prize:roll:

Turtledude2k3

03-26-2006, 04:24 PM

For chirsts' sake son, I just said it was'nt, the resemblence is'nt even as near as uncanny as some of the idiots on the 'net have been making it out to be. Another little fact, most homophobes have been looking at that more than homosexuals.

You win the Prize:roll:

I just read your earlier post. Yes your right. You did mention it wasn't true.. I read too fast sometimes.. Sorry..

Anarky

03-26-2006, 04:27 PM

Trunty, do you even listen to yourself from time to time? I mean, nobody's that stupid... it's just not humanly possible... I hope.

Turtledude2k3

03-26-2006, 10:33 PM

nah I dont listen to myself.. Say Anarky, what's up with disney? Why don't they release all the power rangers series on dvd!!?

ZariusTwo

03-26-2006, 11:48 PM

Because there f*cking idiots, that and thier rerun market is case sensetive to the dangers of DVD box sets killing ratings.

Turtledude2k3

03-28-2006, 01:06 AM

Because there f*cking idiots, that and thier rerun market is case sensetive to the dangers of DVD box sets killing ratings.

really?:o that's shocking.. Considering how many fans there might be of the power rangers, they are not afraid to try?

Say have they released all episodes of ninja storm, dino thunder and spd.. I swear there's a bunch of episodes not all.

ZariusTwo

03-28-2006, 11:08 AM

really?:o that's shocking.. Considering how many fans there might be of the power rangers, they are not afraid to try?

Say have they released all episodes of ninja storm, dino thunder and spd.. I swear there's a bunch of episodes not all.

They only realese five volumes per season, after that, the policy is to start again with the new season because the new wave of toys, as well as the new season, will have started.

Turtledude2k3

03-28-2006, 10:07 PM

They only realese five volumes per season, after that, the policy is to start again with the new season because the new wave of toys, as well as the new season, will have started.

so what they will release teh rest on the next show dvd? Like they did with ninja storm having episodes on the dino thunder dvd?

Man why don't disney just release the series in boxset.

say isn't it embarassing for us here.. I mean how old are we all? I'm 24 and I believe we are a little too old for this stuff, anyways? I'm just saying.

ZariusTwo

03-28-2006, 10:32 PM

say isn't it embarassing for us here.. I mean how old are we all? I'm 24 and I believe we are a little too old for this stuff, anyways? I'm just saying.

I'm getting pretty sick of you and your condescending flame bait, what buisness is it of yours what we watch? I'm MARRIED, and she watches the same stuff. You're not fooling me for an instant, it becomes obvious you only post this kind of crap for attention, and its' shown in your multiple warnings and crass behaviour. Knock it off before you ensure your final fate

Turtledude2k3

03-29-2006, 01:43 AM

I'm getting pretty sick of you and your condescending flame bait, what buisness is it of yours what we watch? I'm MARRIED, and she watches the same stuff. You're not fooling me for an instant, it becomes obvious you only post this kind of crap for attention, and its' shown in your multiple warnings and crass behaviour. Knock it off before you ensure your final fate

I am not fooling you or nobody else here.. You can choose what you want to watch.. I like the power rangers as much as whoever else does on here.. It just it feels weird watching it again.. I just watched all 5 parts of "Green with evil" again and it was awesome watching it again.. It seems childish to think that.. That what I mean..

This may be offtopic but to make my point clear, I bought season 2 of tmnt original series last year when ti came out and the night I turned it on, I was watching it and my dad comes in and he's making fun of me and mocking me like I'm a little 3 year old. That what i mean.. I try to watch my favorite shows at night when I am all alone and not be bother..

That what i am talking about.. I dont like it when I feel embarrased watching a show I grew up with.. I try to enjoy it as much as anyone else.. It's tough..

So zarius, sure I may have writtien useless posts but I am just stating a fact it feels weird watching these kids shows again.. That is all.. You can watch what you want and nobody will say anything.. some will but who cares, eh?

ZariusTwo

03-29-2006, 03:54 AM

The guy is on ignore (and if the fates are kind, he's thrown out this week), back to the topic folks.

Turtledude2k3

03-29-2006, 05:40 PM

So anyways, back to topic, so does anyoen here have any of the power rangers dvd?

ZariusTwo

04-10-2006, 10:33 PM

Seeing as Mystic Force did'nt air this week

VR Troopers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugn1ejC1Jc&search=VR%20Troopers

Grimlord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fM9fwZ4aHI&search=VR%20Troopers

ZariusTwo

04-15-2006, 06:58 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KITCdCnrfX8&search=Mystic%20Force

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Anarky

04-15-2006, 08:15 PM

Seeing as Mystic Force did'nt air this week

VR Troopers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ugn1ejC1Jc&search=VR%20Troopers

Grimlord

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fM9fwZ4aHI&search=VR%20Troopers

Oh, man, I really love this show. Sure, it's dumb and Jeb's talking animation sucks beyond a point I thought possible, but man, did my exgirlfriend and I have fun watching that. :D

ZariusTwo

04-15-2006, 08:38 PM

Oh, man, I really love this show. Sure, it's dumb and Jeb's talking animation sucks beyond a point I thought possible, but man, did my exgirlfriend and I have fun watching that. :D

There were a few stupid spots, but I've recently collected all of this on DVD and it's storytelling beyond the cheesy news gazzete skits and Jeb is distinticly strong, it's definatly far superior to Masked Rider, which is quality train wreck entertainment.

Anarky

04-15-2006, 09:08 PM

Damn, then I missed something. I mean, I like trash-shows, just because it's s#*%. But Masked Rider never really made it over here. It was showed at like 5 am once and that was it. So VRTroopers was the worst, despite the catchy theme song, show with transforming teens we had.

Cima

04-16-2006, 06:21 PM

I'm not going to lie, I think Power Rangers should have died a long time ago, but I LOVE MMPR and if you guys didn't know already, you can download a bunch of episodes of MMPr from itunes!

ZariusTwo

04-16-2006, 06:38 PM

I'm not going to lie, I think Power Rangers should have died a long time ago, but I LOVE MMPR and if you guys didn't know already, you can download a bunch of episodes of MMPr from itunes!

And there all edited in one way or another, so don't bloody bother.

I'm not lying either, I'm all for an MMPR pursit, but not the ones who stop being "fans" the instant the coustumes and names change.

Mandi-chan

04-16-2006, 07:30 PM

I'm all for an MMPR pursit, but not the ones who stop being "fans" the instant the coustumes and names change.

I kinda fell into that category when I dumped the show as a kid. The costumes changed (I hated them) and all the characters I had loved where dropped out of the series left and right.

I picked it up again for "Dino Thunder", and enjoyed that season (enough to possibly get the dvds).

Do you think there will ever be a reunion show for the original cast (the actors from MMPR)? Where all the previous Rangers need to be called again to fight (I know they did something like that for the Red Ranger).

I'd love to see Kimberly again!

Cima

04-16-2006, 08:33 PM

And there all edited in one way or another, so don't bloody bother.

I'm not lying either, I'm all for an MMPR pursit, but not the ones who stop being "fans" the instant the coustumes and names change.

how are they edited?

ZariusTwo

04-16-2006, 10:49 PM

Do you think there will ever be a reunion show for the original cast (the actors from MMPR)? Where all the previous Rangers need to be called again to fight (I know they did something like that for the Red Ranger).

I'd love to see Kimberly again!

It won't be possible, Thuay Trang is dead for one thing, David Yost wants nothing to do with the programme, and Forever Red was done purly because it was the tenth anniversary and because it was the last one to be filmed in a SAG-regulated region, it would cost an entire season budget now to film a "Forever Blue", "Forever Black" etc in New Zealand just by hiring the cast required.

They may be doing something for the 2007 season, the theme for Power Rangers "Drive Force" is about retreiving time lost artifacts, so they may just stick to throwing out old props like the Zeo Crystal, or a Power Coin etc, then again, they could very well do nothing.

ZariusTwo

04-17-2006, 09:20 PM

The title for "Drive Force" has apparently been changed to "Power Rangers Relic Hunters" (now there swiping bad syndication show titles)

Lady Venus

04-25-2006, 04:13 PM

I really love this show when it aired. My fav ep was when Ryan and Jeb switched places.

Brodie

05-11-2006, 11:12 PM

Whats the next series of Power Rangers? I'm hoping they don't have capes and have a more basic/older style like the originals and SPD.

ZariusTwo

05-12-2006, 06:46 AM

Whats the next series of Power Rangers? I'm hoping they don't have capes and have a more basic/older style like the originals and SPD.

The next season has a treasure hunting theme, and don't worry, no capes

http://www.toei.co.jp/tv/boukenger/img/top_04.jpg

Brodie

05-12-2006, 11:05 AM

Wow, another normal Black Ranger, about time. Last one was, what, Tommy? And he didnt really count.

Lady Venus

05-12-2006, 03:58 PM

The next season has a treasure hunting theme, and don't worry, no capes

http://www.toei.co.jp/tv/boukenger/img/top_04.jpg

Cool looking rangers. Too bad when it's air I'll be as sleep cuz no way I'm waking up at 5:30 Am to see it.

ZariusTwo

05-13-2006, 02:38 PM

..No f'ing clue what that has to do with anything. The show is'nt even on at that time as far as new episodes are concerned

Lady Venus

05-16-2006, 03:56 PM

Here in Fort Worth PR Mystic Force comes on at 5:30 Am on Saturdays on channel 8. When Mystic Force is done they'll put the new PR show on in Feb of 2007.

ZariusTwo

06-16-2006, 04:07 AM

Power Rangers Mystic Force, "Dark Wish," -- A Jetix Blockbuster -- will make its world television premiere MONDAY, JULY 10 (8:00-9:30 p.m., ET/PT) during Jetix. The Jetix Blockbuster spotlights the Mystic Force team as they are challenged by the evil Imperious who is granted a dark wish. Now, it's up to the five heroes to find a way to save the world from evil. A first ever live online chat with the Mystic Force Power Rangers will occur immediately prior to the telecast of "Dark Wish" (2:00 pm, PST/5:00 pm, EST) and select viewer questions will be answered both online and on air during Jetix.

-Jetix.

"Dark Wish" is essentially the third PR movie, even if it may likly be split up into three parts when they rerun MF

ZariusTwo

06-22-2006, 11:46 PM

The fifteenth season title has now been changed officially to Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive

Brian

08-08-2006, 01:11 PM

I'll admit it, I latched on to Power Rangers right when it came out. Kinda faded away after the original series was done. I think I may still have some of the old toys down in the basement...

Jester

08-08-2006, 01:27 PM

Draconic

08-08-2006, 02:03 PM

I think I started watching when Tommy became the Green Ranger, and quit whenever Tommy left.

Tommy was the man.

Jester

08-08-2006, 02:05 PM

Indeed, he, Amy Jo Johnson and David Yost were the best parts of MMPR: The Movie. Them, Alpha and the Villians.

Kaneda

08-08-2006, 02:33 PM

i definatly loved and still love the first power rangers movie turbo eh not so much.so i kno you all kno about power rangers operation overdrive but do any of you watch boukenger?i assume zarius does?

ZariusTwo

08-08-2006, 02:56 PM

Ok Zarius, I gotta ask. I know this is the PR apprieciation thread, but I recently watched MMPR: The Movie. Re-watching this movie I loved as a kid, I was slightly disapointed by the replacement Rangers' (Rocky, Aiesha, and Adam) acting chops. What's your opinion, cause i know you have one...;)

I did'nt like it as much as I did the second movie, but then I was fine with Adam, Rocky, and Aisha when they replaced the original three, it would'nt have happend had it not been for pay disputes.

...PR cast's acting abilities range from great to medicore depending on the seasons, Time Force and SPD are regarded as the finest so far, though the MF team are just as good, if slightly overlooked

I've definatly watched a lot of Boukeranger, and it's insanely mecha-driven, I guess it's the theme of the season or a running joke to include so many mechas, but given Disney are cutting the budget on PR every season (no doubt thanks to Mr. Bruce "I love explosions" Kalish and his cronies), it'll be impossible to include most of those Zords.

They've already begun the Ten Terrors arc in Mystic Force, which in Magiranger, is close to the final episodes. MF is the shortest PR season ever so far with only thirty two episodes

Jester

08-08-2006, 09:14 PM

Second movie? Was that Turbo: A Power Ranger Movie?

Kaneda

08-08-2006, 10:25 PM

yes thats the second movie jester.Ive only seen boukenger up to Task 6 so ill have to keep watching to see if its REALLY mech driven so far they have gotten two new ones pretty fast but im not complaining i really like it so far.

ZariusTwo

09-15-2006, 01:15 PM

It turns out the reason no PR actors were available at Youmacon was because of Rangerboard's fans disrepsecting managment and causing disruptions, allegedly, PA's a member here so he could back it up, not sure if the guy he talked to is blowing smoke, but knowing the less than distingushed rep of any PR Fan, it's ludicrous to deny all of it.

ZariusTwo

11-15-2006, 08:32 PM

http://tv.disney.go.com/jetix/operationoverdrive/videos/video1/index.html

New trailer for 2007's season, Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive

Dr. Doom

11-16-2006, 01:08 AM

BigApple3AM

11-16-2006, 05:32 PM

It's odd, but my parents always disliked power rangers and supported Ninja Turtles. They said Turtles was more creative than power rangers and I agree with them now, but back then I couldn't see it.

Haven't watched the show since 1993 or 94.

ZariusTwo

11-16-2006, 10:10 PM

...That's when it started oddly enough...

Still, as stated a million times in this thread alone, PR got darker.

BigApple3AM

11-17-2006, 01:02 AM

Yeah maybe it was 95 I stopped. I remember Star Wars started back up again then so PR was done for me by then.
What was the schedule for Power Rangers back in '93 or '94? I remember it being on after school, and I think it was on foxkids, anyone know what aired before or after it? For some odd reason I clump Power Rangers with the Cosby Show...

Spike Spiegel

11-17-2006, 09:28 AM

Time Force, the original series, and SPD OWN everything else...especially Time Force.

Why'd it have to end so sadly???

ZariusTwo

11-17-2006, 12:57 PM

SPD is'nt remotley a good season, In Space and Lost Galaxy are far better, at least those seasons have continuity, drama, and pacing. SPD had, with the exception of the best cast in years, very bland fillers, inconsistent continuity, and explosions that killed the budget for Mystic Force. The fandom for the most part now despise it.

XERO

11-17-2006, 02:26 PM

Hehe. I just watch the first episode of MMPR yesterday on Youtube.

Ah, the memories.:D

Spike Spiegel

11-17-2006, 04:23 PM

Hey, I remember seeing that when JETIX was still just "ABC Family."

Man those were the days....JETIX used to be so badass....

Mr._Mutant_Man

12-01-2006, 08:36 PM

After Zeo is kind of when I called it quits on the PR. Cars just didn't seem all that interesting, and the little kid was a little too much. Although Kat was a cutie.

I'm actually trying to find some of the first episodes on YouTube for old times sake. I remember everyone was nuts for this show in elementary school, but I kind of wish my eight year old self had spent more money on X-Men merchandise than MMPR. I tried to catch both shows whenever I could when I was really young.

ZariusTwo

12-02-2006, 12:16 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bYO8n1jQyvc

Found Zeo's finale if it helps...they actually never followed up on the events in this episode.

BigApple3AM

12-10-2006, 05:48 PM

I saw the operation overdrive toys at kb/wal-mart. They don't look too hot, I still think that aside from the female rangers, the original toys were the best.

I like the gun thing though, it looks really old school, but kind of cheap looking for the price tag.

Haven't watched a power rangers episode since mighty morphin' but this series looks like a throwback. Maybe I'll try an episode if I catch it on.

ZariusTwo

12-10-2006, 10:09 PM

Overdrive is an anniversary season for both PR and Sentai, so yeah, it's more of a throwback. A lot of rumours are circulating that a crossover between several Disney PR team members and Adam from MMPR will be occuring

Brodie

12-11-2006, 12:52 AM

I loved Adam. Hopefully he'll pull a 'Tommy', and be a ranger.

I've seen the new Override toys, and am holding judgement. Im not too hip to the costumes, though they are better than Mystic force. But I think, compaired to the MMPR, the SPD costumes were the best.

Crazy Davey

12-31-2006, 10:14 AM

Well, I'm a new member to this board, and I'm happy to see I'm not the only PR fan here. :D Anyone from Rangerboard here?

Anyways, PR and TMNT rock!

ZariusTwo

12-31-2006, 10:13 PM

Well, I'm a new member to this board, and I'm happy to see I'm not the only PR fan here. :D Anyone from Rangerboard here?

Anyways, PR and TMNT rock!

Right here.

Brodie

12-31-2006, 10:28 PM

Just snagged Turbo A Power Ranger Movie...And...Its not that good, compaired to the first one.

Anarky

12-31-2006, 10:37 PM

Turbo was godawful, be it series or film. Justin should've been shot immediately. But the Zords were cool.

In Fact, they're showing repeats of Turbo these days on our TV. Yesterday the episode with ERUTAN was on, where Nature, cleverly disguised as ERUTAN, helps the Red Ranger defeat an awful monster. The Zords were there too, but that was about it.I think the writers were really high when they came up with this episode.

ZariusTwo

01-01-2007, 12:22 AM

Just snagged Turbo A Power Ranger Movie...And...Its not that good, compaired to the first one.

The first movie is overrated. T:APRM is a true PR movie, it moves the story along in canon, it relied on a budget that's rare in theatrical films today (this forced them to improvise, which a lot of films need to start learning how to do again) and it actually had some pretty good choreography, more so than the mess of the fight scenes in the first film.

Plus the Zord fight was more reallistic, AND you could tell they were piloting a Zord this time.

As for Turbo...that season gets knocked only because of Justin and at least it's first fifteen episodes, but objectivly, it does get a lot better.

Raven

01-01-2007, 03:40 AM

just recently got a chance to watch the 1st movie, its been so long that I forgot about how the corny little things they did in that movie (and the show as well).

Heh I couldnt help but move around the next day and make a sound effect for every action I did.

But not all that bad of a movie, not great but fun to watch.

Brodie

01-01-2007, 03:53 AM

Justin is a terrible addition, but I have to say the rest isn't bad. The movie runs like a few PR episodes. I didn't mind it, I just didnt like It as much as the first. Though youre right zarius in the sense that its more like a budget based film. (I think The Punisher is more based on a budget as a comic book based film too)
And the costumes arent bad compaired to the later series, I.E. Zeo, Mystic, and such.

But I'm biased to MMPR, and SPD.

ZariusTwo

01-01-2007, 08:07 AM

Anarky

01-01-2007, 08:35 AM

The Gekiranger-Suits don't look too bad, if you ask me. Better than Mystic Force, anyways.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/BlizzardForce/gekilogo.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i300/thehiddenice/gekiedit2.jpg
The Rangers

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/BlizzardForce/gekiweapons.jpg
The weapons - Nunchucks! They'll be called Teenage Morphin Hero Rangers in the UK and the nunchucks will be replaced with a grappling hook. I can see it coming.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v388/BlizzardForce/gekichanger.jpg
The morphers.

Brodie

01-01-2007, 05:56 PM

It doesn't take much to be better than Mystic Force. I find it odd that the Overdrive costumes look a lot like the bootleg PR figures my grandparents would get me at the dollar stores. Not to say thats bad, they just look very similar.

And the ones you posted, Anarky, are odd, just in the fact that the mouth gaurd thing isn't a different color, nor do they have belts. But the shape of the helmets themselves and the visors, those look cool. Very angular, almost like the psycho rangers.

Anarky

01-01-2007, 06:57 PM

Now that you mention it... the mouthpieces are a different colour in the picture where the three rangers are posing in front of the landscape but they're the same in all the other pictures.

And I really like the design, it gets the Rangers away from looking like clowns in tight suits, since the helmets have a kind of menacing look to them.

When does Overdrive start to air anyways? I'm willing to give it a chance after I completely skipped Mystic Force.

Mr._Mutant_Man

01-03-2007, 11:43 AM

I think I still have the VHS of the Power Rangers movie around somewhere. I kinda feel like watching it to see how well it has aged. Probably not as well as the Ninja Turtles movie, I've got that feeling already. But I remember being a kid and being so excited for that movie, and felt it was like the best thing since Star Wars (easy to impress and hadn't seen many movies back then).

Anarky

01-03-2007, 11:50 AM

Brodie

01-03-2007, 01:34 PM

I just recently found a comic/toy shop in Syracuse that has a heavier emphasis on Japanese toys and such. The had the Japanese Power Ranger toys, specifically Mystic and Overdrive. I find it odd that these figures are so much more simple, yet better than the American ones. They had cool details like folds in the suits, and such, also small holsters for weapons. But very little articulation. They had shoulder joints, and a waist joint.

Brodie

01-11-2007, 10:52 PM

Apparently these figures have been popping up at Toys R Us, as an exclusive, but theyre almost Marvel Legends-esque, resculpts of every red ranger through out the PR series.

http://action-figure.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=20921

Want this. If anyone can find it, Id pay for one.

That Matt Guy

01-12-2007, 11:14 AM

That's pretty cool, but I would have liked to have seen a Green Ranger figure also. Too bad it's a TRU exclusive, because there is a Wal-Mart near me that has an entire aisle devoted to Power Rangers s***.

ZariusTwo

02-04-2007, 08:25 PM

This is going to be fairly major news, but recently the original composer of the series, Ron Wasserman leaked out that there will be a new animated Power Rangers series.

Brodie

02-04-2007, 09:22 PM

Thats amazing. What canon though? Mighty Morphin?

PS: I was able to order the Mighty Morphin red ranger off toys r us.com, and then saw them at one store, and never again. They also disapeared off the website for a while.

Anarky

02-04-2007, 09:43 PM

Huzzah, awesome news... I hope. Let's hope for some kickass action!

Mr._Mutant_Man

02-05-2007, 01:42 AM

I don't think it's aged too well, if you ask me. But it isn't because of the acting or the Zords, it's just that Jason and Tommy and co. aren't THE Rangers anymore. Nowadays, the Rangers are called Vida, Xander and whatnot and they're wizards and ride on supersonic brooms. They're just different people. And while CGI-Zord-models might make for some neat special effects and better Zord action, I don't feel like PRM had bad Zordfights and all that

Okay, I lasted up to the part where they get transported to the planet. Kimberly's outfit does help with keeping interest in the film a little. Another time perhaps I'll build up the fortitude to watch the rest.

ZariusTwo

02-05-2007, 06:43 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXyK-NIJPX8

God, that show was awesome.

LogicDonny

02-05-2007, 04:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXyK-NIJPX8

God, that show was awesome.

Omg I think i remember this show. Wow good find.

Ecto Jedi

02-05-2007, 04:51 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXyK-NIJPX8

God, that show was awesome.

What the heck... :-?

ZariusTwo

02-05-2007, 09:39 PM

One of several "PR knock offs" back in the 1990's. The highest profile of them actually, given Tim Curry voiced the main villain

Ecto Jedi

02-06-2007, 02:19 PM

One of several "PR knock offs" back in the 1990's. The highest profile of them actually, given Tim Curry voiced the main villain

Odd -- I've never heard of this.

Title seems a bit clunky, no?

Mr._Mutant_Man

02-06-2007, 03:40 PM

Odd -- I've never heard of this.

Title seems a bit clunky, no?

And 'Might Morphin Power Rangers" isn't?

They have nothing on "Tattoed Teenage Alien Fighters from Beverly Hills." Someone must have been on something when they came up with that title.

For some reason "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" flows better than the rest of them.

Anarky

02-27-2007, 11:39 AM

So, Operation Overdrive aired. It's quite good. Better than Mystic Force anyways, but that might be because I can't really be amazed with magic stuff on telly. I like the fact that there are three factions fighting for the crown instead of just good and evil plus a twist.

I do have a bit of a beef with the Zord-distribution though. We have Overdrive Yellow, who's not only hot but also a racecar driver (And no, Italy does not know what Nascar is, while we're at it. Then we have Overdrive Black, who's not only black (it's been a while since we had a black black ranger) but also a professional burglar. So why the heck does Overdrive Black get the Speed Driver-Zord? Wouldn't it make more sense to give the thing with more HP under its ass to the one person on the team who can handle the speed? But then again, the Zords didn't even get any solo-action yet, so I guess it doesn't really matter.

And the theme song's horrible. "Operation Overdrive" is a good title, but it's almost impossible to 1) find something that rhymes on it and 2) find a tune to carry that many syllabels.

Anyways, I'll stay tuned.

ZariusTwo

02-27-2007, 01:57 PM

Overdrive's premiere was average, but that's only because it reused so many plot points from previous seasons (which Bruce has presumbly now watched to such an extent, he thinks referencing them in this way is "fan worthy"). Aside from that, good supporting background characters (Spencer), good acting in some cases, decent fight scenes, made it a fairly enjoyable premiere. But Kalish is good at opening a season, he just can't f*cking finish one very well

Nice to see Jackie Marchard gain the posistion of co-producer, this signifies her as the longest serving PR veteran since Judd Lynn

ZariusTwo

04-19-2007, 11:42 AM

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/Sirenranger/red.jpg

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o182/Sirenranger/all.jpg

According to some source, the animated series is'nt going ahead, but here are a few examples of it.

Brodie

04-19-2007, 08:25 PM

That's unfortunate....But why does the red ranger have a cape?

Cure

04-19-2007, 08:27 PM

AquaParade

04-19-2007, 11:18 PM

This is going to be fairly major news, but recently the original composer of the series, Ron Wasserman leaked out that there will be a new animated Power Rangers series.

Knew it was only a matter of time. WOuld have been interesting.

ZariusTwo

06-04-2007, 04:21 PM

First visual confirmation of the 15th anniversary two part team-up featuring Johhny Young Bosch reprising his role as Adam

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb158/lightboyishere/reunion.jpg

DrSpengler

06-04-2007, 04:28 PM

A shame the animated series might be dumped. By the looks of it it was going to be Old Skool Rangers.

Anyhow, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie was on HBO a minute ago and I got to watch it for the first time in 12 years. I actually enjoyed it (I've also been digging the reruns on Power Rangers Generations of the original series).

I looked it up on wikipedia and now I gotta ask, is it true the movie is not canon with the TV series just because it had a bigger budget and could afford nicer sets and better costumes? That's like saying Transformers the Movie isn't canon with the TV series because it had better animation and celebrity voice actors.

Anarky

06-04-2007, 04:49 PM

First visual confirmation of the 15th anniversary two part team-up featuring Johhny Young Bosch reprising his role as Adam

http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb158/lightboyishere/reunion.jpg

I see Emma Lahana from DT, Tori from NF and Bosch... but who are the others?

ZariusTwo

06-04-2007, 04:58 PM

The guy in Red is Bridge from SPD, guy next to Martin is Xander from MF

VaughnMichael

06-04-2007, 05:12 PM

yay adam!:D

Swany

06-04-2007, 05:48 PM

I liked the original power Rangers. after that it got bad.

My friend Kevin was watching the movie the other day. They never fall over they HAVE to corkscrew in the air. And roll a bit.

Love it.

VaughnMichael

06-04-2007, 05:51 PM

I honestly watched the show up untill around the time the next mutation turtles made a cameo on the show when divatox was the villian.

Swany

06-04-2007, 05:54 PM

Whenever I watched it, it was always Rita whatshername. It took me ages to realises all the episdes followed the same thing.

Putties attack, monster attacks, monster grows, ROBOTS!, combined robots. Big sword.

Power Rangers win. Yayyy!

Still awesome though.

ZariusTwo

06-04-2007, 05:58 PM

I liked the original power Rangers. after that it got bad

Nope. It got better.

But I don't expect the "casual types" to know any better

And the "same thing every week" comment is a load of s*ite given later seasons. The forumula of "destory the monster" remains, but the story is much more than that now and other sub-plots revolve around the basic concepts.

A shame the animated series might be dumped. By the looks of it it was going to be Old Skool Rangers.

Anyhow, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers the Movie was on HBO a minute ago and I got to watch it for the first time in 12 years. I actually enjoyed it (I've also been digging the reruns on Power Rangers Generations of the original series).

I looked it up on wikipedia and now I gotta ask, is it true the movie is not canon with the TV series just because it had a bigger budget and could afford nicer sets and better costumes? That's like saying Transformers the Movie isn't canon with the TV series because it had better animation and celebrity voice actors.

MMPR The Movie is'nt canon because it would have meant finding a different way of bringing in Ninjor and his footage from the Sentai series Kakuranger. They still had one more movie to go per their contract, hence they green-lit the cheap, in-canon (and superior) Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie to obligate the contract

About the only thing that remains canon from the movie is the fact Zordon's homeworld is "Eltar"

Swany

06-04-2007, 06:07 PM

Dude, what the hell? The "casual" types? I was 6!

And I never said I was talking about the later seaons. I don't want to start an argument, I'm too nice for that. But I'm offended, to say the least.

Anarky

06-04-2007, 06:20 PM

The guy in Red is Bridge from SPD, guy next to Martin is Xander from MF

Blimey, Bridge looks different. I loved SPD, the following seasons I'm not too fond of, but Bridge looked way different back then. And since when is he SPD Red? Maybe Sky's heading a new A-Squad perhaps? Who knows...

And I believe Zarius is talking about people who don't really follow the show and only see a few episodes when zapping through channel and remember "Hey, that's the show I used to watch as a kid. They kick robot ass!" when he's talking about casual types.

DrSpengler

06-04-2007, 06:23 PM

MMPR The Movie is'nt canon because it would have meant finding a different way of bringing in Ninjor and his footage from the Sentai series Kakuranger. They still had one more movie to go per their contract, hence they green-lit the cheap, in-canon (and superior) Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie to obligate the contract

About the only thing that remains canon from the movie is the fact Zordon's homeworld is "Eltar"

Ah.

My memory of the post-Movie episodes are hazy at best. Did they not carry over the new Ninja Zords and what-not from the Movie? If they did, did they provide new explanations for how the characters got them?

Just curious.

ZariusTwo

06-04-2007, 07:11 PM

Ah.

My memory of the post-Movie episodes are hazy at best. Did they not carry over the new Ninja Zords and what-not from the Movie? If they did, did they provide new explanations for how the characters got them?

Just curious.

Yes they did. Rita's brother Rito arrived with Tenga Warrior eggs (yes, they started using the movie's foot solideres yet the FILM is'nt canon), and led an attack on the Rangers with a few older monsters. Tommy got overconfident and kept fighting despite the attack severly damaging the Zords and causing a rift in the Morphin' Grid, stripping them of their powers.

It led to a memorable scene with the Thunderzords completly falling apart, heads, arms, everything. The rest of the "Ninja Quest" arc tweeked the plot of the movie to fit into using the Ninjor footage.

"Ninja Quest" is a very fun storyline, which kicked off the unpredictable, and very well crafted third season of the series. If you want story-arcs and badass sub-plots where Rita and Zedd came their closest to beating the Rangers virtually every week (and did), look no further.

DrSpengler

06-04-2007, 08:01 PM

I'll see if "Ninja Quest" is on You Tube (though Generations should be getting close to season 3 right about now). I started losing interest in PR back in the day around season 3, which is why I have so few memories of it.

Thanks.

Lady Venus

06-05-2007, 07:32 PM

I'm a big MMPR fan.

Duke

06-05-2007, 08:14 PM

I'd love to pick up the first few seasons of MMPR on DVD. I'm hoping one day Disney will be wise enough to see the profit in such a release.

Brodie

06-05-2007, 09:39 PM

I don't really have any new pertinent PR information, but I'm hoping to order the original Japanese figures of SPD, from a local dealer, cause they sell Japanese Mystic force and Overdrive figures. Not highly articulated, but cool.

Also, I refuse to let an Adams Family on Broadway thread get higher than PR.

The Terror of Death

06-05-2007, 10:09 PM

Dino Thunder and In Space pwn all. Best action and best story. :D

So, what do you guys think of operation overdrive so far. I have mixed feelings about it.

DrSpengler

06-19-2007, 06:45 PM

I've been having a great time on You Tube watching episodes of Zyuranger and MMPR and noting the differences.

For those who have watched all the way through Zyuranger, about when do they introduce the Green Ranger (episode number would be great)? I'd like to see how different their introduction of the Green Ranger is from our's.

ZariusTwo

07-14-2007, 03:51 PM

"Once A Ranger" promo

http://youtube.com/watch?v=bbBe4BwWuvE&m

DrSpengler

07-14-2007, 04:21 PM

July 23rd, gotta mark that down. This looks like it's gonna be the best team-up since Forever Red.

VaughnMichael

07-14-2007, 04:25 PM

July 23rd, gotta mark that down. This looks like it's gonna be the best team-up since Forever Red.
yeah I'm gonna have to remember this also. I wonder what Villians will be involved.

DrSpengler

07-14-2007, 04:35 PM

Isn't the son of Rita and Zedd supposed to be showing up in Operation Overdrive at some point? I'm looking forward to that almost as much.

So far, Operation Overdrive hasn't been very good at all.

ZariusTwo

07-14-2007, 05:44 PM

Isn't the son of Rita and Zedd supposed to be showing up in Operation Overdrive at some point? I'm looking forward to that almost as much.

Thrax (Zedd's son) is the villain seen in the trailer leading the group. He's also the one Adam collides his fists with, creating the explosion.

OO is mediocre, but it's been the least offensive PR season since Kalish took over. The continuity has been stronger, but the Rangers themselves are almost entirely unlikeable, and you know things are weak when only Will, as well as Spencer Hartford, and the villains are stealing the series.

The Terror of Death

07-14-2007, 05:45 PM

Isn't the son of Rita and Zedd supposed to be showing up in Operation Overdrive at some point? I'm looking forward to that almost as much.

So far, Operation Overdrive hasn't been very good at all.

Yeah, his name is Thrax and he will be teaming up with the OO villians.
And OO hasnt been very good. I hope Jungle Fury manages to be half as good as DT.

DrSpengler

07-14-2007, 06:00 PM

Thrax (Zedd's son) is the villain seen in the trailer leading the group. He's also the one Adam collides his fists with, creating the explosion.

OO is mediocre, but it's been the least offensive PR season since Kalish took over. The continuity has been stronger, but the Rangers themselves are almost entirely unlikeable, and you know things are weak when only Will, as well as Spencer Hartford, and the villains are stealing the series.

Awesome. Now I'm looking forward to the episode even more.

I'm surprised Thrax is evil and all, considering Rita and Zedd had all the evil drained from their bodies and were turned into humans. Maybe he'll have some sorta internal conflict goin' on or something.

The Terror of Death

07-14-2007, 06:10 PM

I'm surprised Thrax is evil and all, considering Rita and Zedd had all the evil drained from their bodies and were turned into humans. Maybe he'll have some sorta internal conflict goin' on or something.

I think its safe to say they had Thrax while they were still evil. Thrax looks like monster Zedd and not the human one.

Anarky

07-14-2007, 06:11 PM

The Terror of Death

07-14-2007, 06:21 PM

Well, maybe Thrax was born pre-Power Rangers, which would explain his evilness rather easily. I wouldn't hope for any sort of internal conflict, since it's after all a Kalish-thing.

I too am very unimpressed by PROO. I mean, it has basically nothing going for it and why did they give the racecar to the thief and the bulldozer or whatever to the racecar driver?

Zedd and Rita were not a couple pre power rangers. Disney just wouldnt do that kind of one night stand type of thing.
And about the zords, they use Sentai footage.

Anarky

07-14-2007, 06:57 PM

Of course they do, but they made the mistake in the character-picking. If I was them, I'd have made Overdrive-Black a racecar driver in real life and Overdrive-Yellow the burglar. That way the Zordassigning would have made sense.

The Terror of Death

07-14-2007, 07:54 PM

ZariusTwo

07-14-2007, 10:44 PM

Anark knows the Zords are'nt meant for races, he simply wants the characters to match the Zords and colours so that it makes internal and logical sense. Casting Will as a racecar driver also would have been less racist than casting him as a looter. Most tomboyish causcaisian females in big Hollywood productions always play burglers in action movies, or CSI agents, or forensic experts, or assasins etc. It would have fit.

Of COURSE it's a big deal.

As for Thrax, I can either place his birth to Zedd and Rita hiding on Master Vile's home planet, they conceive the child, leave him to Vile, return to the moon to plot the destruction of the Empire, or Thrax is actually the reason Zedd and Rita were absent from Power Rangers Turbo, and left him to be raised by the absent Vile during their participation in "In Space"

At some point after there "redemption" by the Zordon wave, Vile uses spells to advance Thrax's age so he is capable of seeking revenge.

Brodie

07-15-2007, 01:53 PM

So wait, Adam is back?

Anarky

07-15-2007, 02:18 PM

I dont really think its a big deal. After all the Zords are used for combat and not for races.

1. Listen to Zarius, he's right.
2. Let's assume the following: You are a pro tennis player. Wimbledon is like a relaxed morning workout for you. You're Roger Federer times 5000. One day, you get approached by a guy telling you that he has something for you: A special piece of sports equipment, tailored just for your unique talent. You show up and you see the best tennis racket ever lying in front of you on a table. The guy tells you and four other people that are present that each of the sporting goods in front of you are made just for you and for nobody else on the planet. The choice would be obvious as to what you should get, since you excel at it... the tennis racket. But you get a basketball instead and the guy next to you, who was probably never near a tennis court gets the tennis racket.

Despite the fact that you might never use the racket, it still doesn't make sense that you don't get it. The only logical conclusion would be to give you the racket, since you're the expert at tennis, the other guy has never played tennis before. Also, if it's custom made just for you, the guy must have studied you beforehand, probably seeing that you aren't a pro basketball player. So why choose the Basketball for you?

ZariusTwo

07-15-2007, 02:55 PM

So wait, Adam is back?

Yes, Adam's returned for this two part episode only

The Terror of Death

07-15-2007, 03:12 PM

1. Listen to Zarius, he's right.
2. Let's assume the following: You are a pro tennis player. Wimbledon is like a relaxed morning workout for you. You're Roger Federer times 5000. One day, you get approached by a guy telling you that he has something for you: A special piece of sports equipment, tailored just for your unique talent. You show up and you see the best tennis racket ever lying in front of you on a table. The guy tells you and four other people that are present that each of the sporting goods in front of you are made just for you and for nobody else on the planet. The choice would be obvious as to what you should get, since you excel at it... the tennis racket. But you get a basketball instead and the guy next to you, who was probably never near a tennis court gets the tennis racket.

Despite the fact that you might never use the racket, it still doesn't make sense that you don't get it. The only logical conclusion would be to give you the racket, since you're the expert at tennis, the other guy has never played tennis before. Also, if it's custom made just for you, the guy must have studied you beforehand, probably seeing that you aren't a pro basketball player. So why choose the Basketball for you?

I see what you guys mean but still pr isnt exactly know for its logic. I really dont see why the writers would reverse Will and Ronnys characters just for the sake of matching zords. Matching zords may make more sense but it still does not add anything to the story.

ZariusTwo

07-15-2007, 05:17 PM

Noone is saying the writers should retcon anything at this juncture, it's just they should have before it began production.

Brodie

07-15-2007, 07:46 PM

Is this episode thing on the youtube?

Anarky

07-15-2007, 07:50 PM

1. Links to episodes on Youtube are not allowed here.
2. It airs on July 23rd, therefore it is not available anywhere yet.

Brodie

07-15-2007, 08:34 PM

That was all I needed.

Didn't ask for a link.

Don't jump to conclusions, Plissken.

Anarky

07-15-2007, 08:45 PM

Call me Snake.

Man, I always wanted to say that.

Brodie

07-15-2007, 09:30 PM

Happy to help...

Why'd you stop with the numbers?
the
1. blah blah blah
2. blah blah blah

Anarky

07-15-2007, 09:55 PM

Because I'm useless with numbers and can't count any higher than two. After that, it's something like... seven.

Instead of numbers, have some Red Ranger!

http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/2295/1181181069585du9.gif

DrSpengler

07-24-2007, 12:33 AM

I missed "Once a Ranger" on TV, unfortunately. However, the first episode is on You Tube.

I got a kick out of Thrax's "After all these years I'm free!" Funny little reference. Thrax's design is great, particularly the "diablo" horns and Zedd's staff. The smackdown the Rangers received from the Evil Alliance was great, mostly because I *really* don't like this cast (especially the Blue Ranger). They went down like the punks they are.

The introduction of the old Rangers at Stone Henge was cool, particularly how they played bits from the theme songs for all the appropriate Rangers...EXCEPT they didn't play "Go Go Power Rangers!" for Adam. :|

I liked Bridge's whole shpiel about his various promotions and the wackiness of SPD. Great seeing Adam still in shape. I know he got a job in voice acting and I always figured he let himself go. Not the case at all.

I can't wait for Part 2 to show up.

ZariusTwo

07-24-2007, 01:28 AM

Disney don't have the rights to use the MMPR theme for any new material, only the reruns.

Part two, having aired, was better than the first part. Again, they did'nt use the MMPR theme, but they prepared an all new morphing sequence for Adam rather than the old school style

The "mysterious ally" that could help with the repair of the Morphing Grid was Alpha 6 from Turbo, In Space, and Lost Galaxy, though how he got from Mironoi to being placed in a crate is'nt explained. His voice changed again too.

Mr._Mutant_Man

07-24-2007, 02:44 AM

Anyone else remember VR Troopers? I found some episodes online. As far as actors in American adaptations of Japanese superhero shows, Sarah Brown seems to have done the best.

I tried watching Turbo a few days ago, and couldn't bring myself to get too far into it. Maybe the first movie wasn't canon, but it was easier to swallow.

I haven't really watched the series since Lost Galaxy. Turbo was where I really lost interest, and In Space brought that interest back a little. After that I lost track. That little kid as the Blue Ranger in Turbo was totally the "Wheelie" or "Jar Jar" or "Wesley Crusher" of Power Rangers.

DrSpengler

07-24-2007, 11:40 AM

Disney don't have the rights to use the MMPR theme for any new material, only the reruns.

That's...odd. How can Disney own Saban, the Power Rangers library AND the Power Rangers franchise...but not the original theme song? Does Shuki Levy hold some kind of right to it or something?

The Terror of Death

07-24-2007, 01:44 PM

That's...odd. How can Disney own Saban, the Power Rangers library AND the Power Rangers franchise...but not the original theme song? Does Shuki Levy hold some kind of right to it or something?

I was thinking the same thing.
And its weird that the old rangers kept their powers. And I guess we can assume the Sentinel Knight(sp?) is responsible for some rangers in the past getting back their powers in teamups. I know that wasnt said and never will be but still it would make alot of sense since he was able to do it in once a ranger.(Well, it would make sense to me.)

DrSpengler

07-25-2007, 12:15 AM

Okay, just watched part 2. Good stuff.

I thought killing off Thrax was a big mistake since he would've made a great returning villain. He also went out like a bit of a shmuck, with the Sentinal Knight just showing up and whooping his ass without breaking a sweat. Also a bit irked they could use the MMPR theme or Adam's original Morphin sequence.

Still, those quibbles aside, great set of episodes. The final battle was done really well and I'm a sucker for all those transformation scenes. Even though they didn't use Adam's original sequence, the one they put together was pretty good. Also, the return of Alpha was a nice surprise. I want to ask, did they change Alpha's voice at some point during In Space or something? Because that wasn't Richard Horvitz.

Anyhow, I hope Thrax isn't gone for good. They're going to have a hard time topping this team-up episode.

The Terror of Death

07-25-2007, 11:50 AM

I want to ask, did they change Alpha's voice at some point during In Space or something? Because that wasn't Richard Horvitz.

Alpha had about 4 or 5 different voices. This one being the fourth. (I think but I am not too sure)

Anarky

07-25-2007, 12:28 PM

I wish I could say that this episode was good... but it wasn't. Sure, Dino Power Yellow and especially Ninja Storm Blue were smoking hot, but the episode itself was a huge disappointment. I mean, I was so looking forward to this and all we got were a ridiculous story and mediocre action. And of course the very annoying Overdrive Rangers were in there way too often. You had two of the hottest rangers ever and all we get were Mac and his buddies? Nah, thanks...