Power Rangers - the appreciation and discussion thread

[Darth Knuckles]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

Whilst I'm positive the Alien Rangers saga is on the third season set, I count them as being part of season four on my bootleg sets since they build it up so much, for me the third season ends with "The Sound of Discordia", which is really the last time the MMPR era nabs a proper victory, it's also more in keeping with how the other two seasons end on standalones.



There's an awesome limited edition digi-book set of the show, which opens up like a hard-back book, it also has a free 90s-era Spidey comic with it. Sadly I think it's out of print now. As badly as I think the show has aged over the years, I was tempted to get it.

I agree that the Alien Rangers will probably be included with season 3 and that they really are more needed with season 4. As you mentioned season three probably should have ended a show earlier.
I also agree that Spider-Man got pretty bad in the last few seasons. But I'm a completest about shows...except for Power Rangers where I go as far as the White Ranger went.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

I agree that the Alien Rangers will probably be included with season 3 and that they really are more needed with season 4. As you mentioned season three probably should have ended a show earlier.

There's no probably. The Alien Rangers saga WILL be included with the season 3 set. Just look at the link. It says the season 3 will have 43 episodes, and that's just how much the third season had, including the Alien Rangers saga. That's where they belong anyway.

[Darth Knuckles]

Oh! I'd only been looking on Amazon when I found out about the DVDs. I see on the Time Life site now that we were right. That's pretty pricy for an exclusive DVD set even with the exclusive figure. I'm glad I only want the DVDs through season 3.

[Brodie]

That figure isnt exclusive. I have it on my shelf in the box. I got it for 3.99 at Marshalls.

Its a 3.75 inch figure. Dont let that be a factor in your buying choice.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

Oh! I'd only been looking on Amazon when I found out about the DVDs. I see on the Time Life site now that we were right. That's pretty pricy for an exclusive DVD set even with the exclusive figure. I'm glad I only want the DVDs through season 3.

Well the box set is being made for the so-called die hard fans. I just like the idea of knocking out nearly half of the first 700 episodes in one fell swoop. I started taping episodes regularly when Space started, and even tried getting all the pre-Space episodes taped afterwards, but Fox Kids didn't show them all again. ABC Family and ToonDisney also just showed select episodes. So (God) bless Shout! Factory and TimeLife for coming through for me. I can even get rid of all those tapes. I've packed them up and they're getting shipped to a recycling facility. I'm also interested in the special features. Hopefully the remaining seasons (from Lightspeed Rescue to R.P.M.) will get released like this as well.

Originally Posted by Brodie

That figure isn't exclusive. I have it on my shelf in the box. I got it for 3.99 at Marshalls.

Its a 3.75 inch figure. Dont let that be a factor in your buying choice.

It sure as hell wasn't a factor in my decision for getting the set. It was pretty much the fact that it would have discs with special features, and the fact that I could score nearly the first half of the 700 episodes quickly like I mentioned above. The price is a bit hefty, but it's better than what others thought it might be. Plus a discount code is helping me save some money, and I'm not so impatient that I'm inclined to pay extra just to get the goods to arrive at my door faster. It's just too bad that my state is among those that Time Life charges tax for. Anyway I'll just see about selling the action figure on eBay. Its mold has most likely been broken (and that's probably what they meant by "exclusive"), so there may be some collectors who'd be more than happy to take it off my hands.

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

The code for a 10% discount is valid up to Father's Day, so I decided to just pre-order, despite not having enough money on my credit card for it at the moment. That will change soon though, and I'll just have to make sure it's still on my card for whenever it's ready to ship. I also opted for the standard shipping method since it's free. I can wait. The only extra thing I have to pay is the state tax on it. I'm also going to be doing the installment plan. They tell me that even while I'm in the process of paying it off, I can just pay off the remainder whenever possible, no matter how many monthly payments I make until I'm done.

If you call to place an order, you can even have the representative put the code through for you and it'll work. I told the guy I spoke with about the code, and he wasn't sure if it would work on a pre-order for something that's not even out yet. I told him I've seen people say that it has worked, and it even worked for me when he tried it. All I wanted to know though, is how much each installment would be. He pretty much pressured me into pre-ordering. If you pre-order over the phone though, they'll try to get you to order other things, but just tell them no if you're not interested.

ah very cool! thanks for the info. and i actually got an email from tvshowsondvd and it gave me a Canadian Pre-order link, so i might just go ahead and do that

Edit: DADDYDOUBLE doesn't seem to be working for me. so either it's wrong code or only works for the US pre-order?

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by TMNT_Canadian

Ah very cool! Thanks for the info. And I actually got an email from tvshowsondvd and it gave me a Canadian pre-order link, so I might just go ahead and do that.

Edit: DADDYDOUBLE doesn't seem to be working for me. So either it's wrong code or only works for the US pre-order?

Yeah unfortunately it seems to be US only. Though even on Canada's site, there's still another way to get 10% off, and that's by signing up for their e-mail. Same with the American site.

[sdp]

I'm not in the US now, would any dromer be willing to order and ship it abroad?

[ZariusTwo]

This article on Saban seems to confirm the name of the 2013 season is "Megaforce" (which most of us fans knew for a few months)

http://www.retail-merchandiser.com/i...orts/706-saban

[Darth Knuckles]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

Well the box set is being made for the so-called die hard fans. I just like the idea of knocking out nearly half of the first 700 episodes in one fell swoop. I started taping episodes regularly when Space started, and even tried getting all the pre-Space episodes taped afterwards, but Fox Kids didn't show them all again. ABC Family and ToonDisney also just showed select episodes. So (God) bless Shout! Factory and TimeLife for coming through for me. I can even get rid of all those tapes.

Yeah I can certainly understand that. I have tapes full of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Spider-Man, and Dragon Ball Z that I had taped years ago and it is a nice relief to be able to get rid of them now that these shows are on DVD. I hope they do a nice big box set for the second half or so of Power Rangers on DVD so you can have them all Storm Eagle.

[ZariusTwo]

If your VHS tapes have rare things like ads or bumpers for other shows, it'd be wise to hold on to them until you can convert and upload them to Youtube or something. There's a real interest in tapes.

I remember having the UK airings of things like PR, Beetleborgs etc, and they contained all the links from Mr. Motivator (don't ask, it's a UK thing), and a lot of adverts, sadly I didnt know how to convert them to DVD at the time and my mother junked them.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

Yeah I can certainly understand that. I have tapes full of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, Spider-Man, and Dragon Ball Z that I had taped years ago and it is a nice relief to be able to get rid of them now that these shows are on DVD. I hope they do a nice big box set for the second half or so of Power Rangers on DVD so you can have them all Storm Eagle.

Thanks, and if they do, I hope I can afford it better.

I even owned some of the official VHS releases of some PR episodes, but I recently got them sold on eBay.

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

If your VHS tapes have rare things like ads or bumpers for other shows, it'd be wise to hold on to them until you can convert and upload them to Youtube or something. There's a real interest in tapes.

The tapes I used to tape Space and Lost Galaxy, and the first half of Lightspeed Rescue aren't that great anymore. I used a non-stereo VCR and taped them off of a non-stereo TV, so they really don't play too well on a stereo VCR. It sucks, because I even taped the PR tribute/pilot episode on one of those tapes. It's a good thing I downloaded it from a site and have it saved on my flash drive though.

[kyfm]

i have many FK airings of mmpr-pris then tf on abc family and wf on fk and abc kids, ns on abc kids, dt on abc family, spd on abc family, also had mf on abc family before they took PR and Jetix off their schedule and the rest onwards on abc kids (i eventually taped over abc family/kids airings cuz they weren't the original airings) kinda taped oo but the schedule was really bad on abc kids with even "once a ranger, pt 1" NOT shown here on the west coast. i stopped recording PR for the rest of that season and jf then recorded rpm and mmpr 2010 on abc kids. also heard they're using the international masters for the 40-dvd mmpr-prlg set.

[MikeandRaph87]

Originally Posted by Darth Knuckles

I agree that the Alien Rangers will probably be included with season 3 and that they really are more needed with season 4. As you mentioned season three probably should have ended a show earlier.
I also agree that Spider-Man got pretty bad in the last few seasons. But I'm a completest about shows...except for Power Rangers where I go as far as the White Ranger went.

I find your comment amusing because with the DVDs I will go until the White Ranger arrives and get Season 1 part 1,Season 2 part 2 and Season 2 part 1. I watched through Turbo but nostalgia just can seem to be mustered for Zeo and Turbo.

[Storm Eagle]

Originally Posted by kyfm

also heard they're using the international masters for the 40-dvd mmpr-prlg set.

That hasn't even really been confirmed. They've been informed that there are domestic masters that are better than the international masters, so they've been seeing about getting the better domestic masters.

Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

I find your comment amusing because with the DVDs I will go until the White Ranger arrives and get season 1 part 1, season 2 part 2 and season 2 part 1.

Don't you mean you'll get season 1-part 1, season 1-part 2 (not season 2) and season 2-part 1?

[TheCanadiandrome]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

Yeah unfortunately it seems to be US only. Though even on Canada's site, there's still another way to get 10% off, and that's by signing up for their e-mail. Same with the American site.

oh cool, never saw that

[MikeandRaph87]

Originally Posted by Storm Eagle

That hasn't even really been confirmed. They've been informed that there are domestic masters that are better than the international masters, so they've been seeing about getting the better domestic masters.



Don't you mean you'll get season 1-part 1, season 1-part 2 (not season 2) and season 2-part 1?

That is what I thought I said. If I did not well you understood. I am planning on getting the first three releases.

After 2009 it seemed Power Rangers was cancelled and yet it was revived after a year off. How many seasons can it go? Is there an end point or will it just stop with the defeat of the season's villain?

[ZariusTwo]

Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

After 2009 it seemed Power Rangers was cancelled and yet it was revived after a year off. How many seasons can it go? Is there an end point or will it just stop with the defeat of the season's villain?

It'll go for as long as there is a market for it, and as long as Sentai is running.

Originally Posted by mikeandraph87

I find your comment amusing because with the DVDs I will go until the White Ranger arrives and get Season 1 part 1,Season 2 part 2 and Season 2 part 1. I watched through Turbo but nostalgia just can seem to be mustered for Zeo and Turbo.

It's a pity you're basing your purchase on nostalgia and not objectivity, as Zeo is great and Turbo has a brilliant second half...and of course there is the excellent In Space

[MikeandRaph87]

[QUOTE]

Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

It'll go for as long as there is a market for it, and as long as Sentai is running.

It amazes me still that is a Japanese show and the fact it has been going since the mid 70s'.I think PRs problem is it is not advertised and not aired on a primary channel just a digital only extra Nick station. If Nick airs it that would help it a bit. I'm not around kids younger than 14 for the most part so I don't know how big fandom is these days either.

It's a pity you're basing your purchase on nostalgia and not objectivity, as Zeo is great and Turbo has a brilliant second half...and of course there is the excellent In Space

At least I admit it is nostalgia. I just could not keep interest in it like Ninja Turtles that I always loved and to a lesser extent Pok'emon. Actually it was Turbo's second half that started my interest decline. I'm glad you thought it was brilliant but then In Space happens and that jerk Andros. It was time for me to quit. At different times in a series people see their interest decline while some never stop enjoying it no matter where it is taken.

[ZariusTwo]

Saban's press release on the 2013 season Power Rangers Megaforce. Looks like Goseiger is being adapted instead of Gokaiger (though I still suspect a hybrid show is being made)

LOS ANGELES (June 11, 2012) – (Virtual Press Office) - Saban Brands will launch the newest version of Power Rangers, the number-one kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce . The all new series, which premieres in 2013, will deliver mega action, humor, excitement, and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, and helping others. Power Rangers Megaforce will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise.

“Power Rangers continues to delight fans of all ages, even nearly 20 years after it was first introduced to kids across the world,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “We are excited to continue the success we’ve experienced with our partnership with Nickelodeon and introduce fans everywhere to a MEGA- installment in 2013.”

Power Rangers Megaforce introduces a plot line that is sure to captivate audiences with exciting new characters, villains, and high-octane action. The new series features Gosei, a supernatural guardian who for centuries, has protected the earth with his robotic aide, Tensou. But when the evil Warstar aliens begin their massive invasion, Gosei calls upon five teenagers with attitude to form the ultimate team...the Power Rangers Megaforce!

When the teens morph into Power Rangers, they gain superhuman strength, agility, and mastery over martial arts. In addition to defending earth against the Warstar aliens, other monstrous factions emerge to challenge the Megaforce Rangers. Under the leadership of a malevolent alien, toxic beasts rise from their slimy underground lair to attack the Earth and a ruthless robot army launches an offensive from their deep sea compound. In order to face these new threats, the Power Rangers Megaforce unlock powerful battle modes to fight their adversaries. Go Go Power Rangers! – fans can look forward to all new MEGA adventures in 2013.

Saban Brands’ Power Rangers Megaforce
Saban Brands will launch the newest version of Power Rangers, the number-one kids action series on television, with Power Rangers Megaforce. The new series, which premieres in 2013, will deliver mega action, humor, excitement, and entertainment, in addition to the core themes of friendship, teamwork, fitness, and helping others. Power Rangers Megaforce will air as Saban Brands celebrates the 20th Anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise. The series will be helmed by Haim Saban, who created and produced the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series in 1993. Following its introduction, Power Rangers quickly became the most-watched children’s television program in the United States. The series followed the adventures of a group of ordinary young people who “morphed” into superheroes. It was seen in more than 60 countries, translated into numerous languages, and was a mainstay in the most prominent international children’s programming blocks. Power Rangers LLC, which licenses and merchandises the Power Rangers brand, is an affiliate of Saban Brands. For more information, visit http://www.powerrangers.com.

http://www.virtualpressoffice.com/pu...enuName=Events