Power Rider Trademark extended A SECOND TIME

http://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=85379396&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch

 

SCG POWER RANGERS LLC sent an application for trademark of Power Rider in July of 2011, it was granted in September. Then they filed extension and it was granted in May of 2012. April of 2013 it was approved for a second extension. But nothing has happened with it. What is the difference between Copyright and Trademark?

 

The purpose of a copyright is to protect works of authorship as fixed in a tangible form of expression. The registration processes of copyright and trademark are entirely different. For copyright the filing fee is small, the time to obtain registration is short. For trademark the filing fee is larger, the time to obtain registration is much longer and examination by the Trademark Office. The purpose of a trademark is to protect words, phrases and logos used in federally regulated commerce to identify the source of goods and/or services.

 

Many fans think that Power Rider has to do with Kamen Rider, which is also made by Toei like Super Sentai. Saban adapted Kamen Rider Black RX into Masked Rider in 1995. Adness Entertainment adapted Kamen Rider Ryuki (2002) into Kamen Rider Dragon Knight in 2009. Many fans want Kamen Rider Fourze (2012) to be adapted into Power Rider. But maybe Power Rider is something else or just a trademark to get one 'just cause.'

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Non-Super Sentai Power Ranger Exclusive Artwork In Action Card Game Cards

When the Power Rangers Action Card Game came out, we fans (or I, on my own) assumed that the artwork was only coming from Super Sentai Dice-O (2010-now). Some cards are mixed with photoshoots of Mighty Morphin, RPM, Samurai and Lost Galaxy. But recently it has been revealed they are also using artwork from Ranger Strike (2006-now). Funny enough, American Power Rangers fans saw Ranger Strike artwork with the Power Rangers Collector Card Game back in 2008 but there was only one series and was quickly cancelled. This week Bandai America's ACG Facebook page revealed cards for Gold Samurai Ranger (Mega Mode) and Red Dragon Fire Ranger.

Red Dragon Fire Ranger is from Mystic Force only and did not appear in Mahou Sentai Magiranger. So this is new artwork exclusively made for the American card game. Red Dragon Fire Ranger is a Battlizer, which were only in Power Rangers than Super Sentai. SPD Battlizer is the only one to appear in Sentai that AFTER it appeared in Power Rangers, having appeared in Magiranger vs. Dekaranger. The SPD Battlizer did get artwork for the Rangerstrike and Dice-O cards so fans suspect we would only get those. In fact, the SPD Battlizer appeared in the CCG (2008).

I am not surprised to see Mega Mode, I figured they would make artwork for them. But it has been pointed out that the same pose of Gold was used in a Super Samurai poster--meaning it is a photo just enhanced with photoshop. I am pleasantly surprised to see the Battlizer though. Other than SPD Battlizer, I hope we get the original In Space Battlizer, Lost Galaxy Battlizer, Ninja Storm Battlizer, and Shogun Mode. I doubt we will get Lightspeed Rescue Red's because it was more of a bike-related armor but we'll see.

Related: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/03/guardians-of-justice-power-rangers.html | http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/03/rangerstrike-card-art-used-for-action.html

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If Lavender Ranger adapted Gokaiger into Super Megaforce

UPDATED 3/27/13
Because of new revelations, I decided to make a new post 
http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/03/2-spoilers-adapting-gokaiger-into-super.html
THE FOLLOWING ARE LAVENDER RANGER'S OPINIONS, TAKE WITH GRAIN OF SALT

I personally know nothing about Super Megaforce, the second season of Megaforce other than Gokaiger footage being used, GokaiSilver being the Sixth Ranger, GokaiOh and other robos being used and the main villains from Gokaiger being related to Vrak. But this is my own personal opinion to what should be done and/or what I would like. I know most likely this won't be done as the second season already started shooting this week (I think).

So there will only be 20 episodes like Megaforce and 2 specials. Maybe Megaforce will have a teamup special with Samurai in between seasons. Also I am going with the assumption that Gokaiger suits will be used even though FuryDiamond says his source says the same suits of Megaforce will be used. This post includes Gokaiger spoilers, so if you never seen Gokaiger, beware. I also had to skip some tribute episodes (Jungle Fury, Operation Overdrive, In Space, etc.) in order to fill a story point. I will use Power Ranger terms instead of Super Sentai terms for the most part.

SPECULATION

Episode 1

Gokaiger Episode: 1

Usable Footage: GokaiOh has been to seen in some trailers of Megaforce so pretty sure it will appear. Anyway, Gokaiger's first episode's useable footage is the Legend War, the 'Megazord' zipping around against the armada of villains and then the Rangers transforming and then changing to Mystic Force and Samurai.

My Explanation: So the Legend War or whatever they will call it (Mega Battle?) will be first and then  Gosei will give the five rangers new powers as they gave up their own with the other Rangers. I would switch Jake to Blue and Noah to Green. Explanation? When MMPR went to Zeo, Zordon said something changed with the sub crystals, so Gosei can say because the big battle, they had to change things. Why the switch? Gokai Green is the brainy one and Gokai Blue is more stalwart fighter, which is better for Jake.

Episode 2

Gokaiger Episode: 3

Usable Footage: Episode 2 of Gokaiger is more of a filler so Episode 3 can be used, when they receive the 'Mystic Dragon' or whatever they will call the dragon. So usuable footage is the Blue, Pink and Yellow Ranger becoming Black Dino Ranger, RPM Ranger Black and Black Aquitar Ranger. Then they fight the monster as Mystic Rangers and get the dragon.

My Explanation: Since Blue, Pink and Yellow transform into White Rangers but two of them are Sentai, they can always transform into White Wild Force Ranger, White Rhino Ranger and White Aquitar Ranger. They can have a former Mystic Force Ranger guest star, whoever they can get since they live in Australia and New Zealand. I think one or two are in America.

Episode 3

Gokaiger Episode: 5

Usable Footage: The Rangers transform into RPM Rangers without Red and then with Red, SPD Rangers and get a SPD zord.

My Explanation: The Rangers also become Dairanger, which was never PR so they can always reshoot that with another team. The guest in the ep is Doggie Cruger, they can always have PR version or another SPD actor. Red and Yellow are in the US and the majority of the others are in Canada. I totally forgot that plot wise, SPD was set in the future, said 2025. In Operation Overdrive, when Sentinel Knight brought Bridge, the Red Ranger to 2007---they mentioned the future but not why he selected him. My own storyline would be that the SPD team was brought in for the big war and when they give up their powers, they became stuck in present time (whenever it might be, 2013 or 2014). So the Super Megaforce Rangers don't have to go to the future.

Episode 4

Gokaiger Episode: 9

Usable Footage: Episode 8 and 10 of Gokaiger are fillers. The Rangers find Anamirum and transform into two non-PR teams so they can always reshoot that. They later gain the Red Lion Zord and use it on their Megazord. I skipped Episode 7 of Gokaiger which has Jungle Fury in order to fulfill a plot point (Basco), save time and because JF has no actual new zord. But they can skip any other (Turbo, Lightspeed, etc.).

My Explanation: Pretty straightforward. Rick Medina (Cole) said kids might be confused if he returned as Cole if they know him as Deker. SB will have to pay a bill to ship one of the WF cast unlike Jungle Fury, Mystic Force and SPD.

Episode 5

Gokaiger Episodes: 11 and 12

Usable Footage: I squeeze those two episodes because to make more space for other episodes. In these two episodes they become MMPR and Lost Galaxy. Then the others without Blue transform into random Rangers, so they can reshoot the non-PR ones. They become Samurai Rangers and  then gain Samurai mode of their Lion/Megazord. In this episode, they meet the character who most likely will become Vrak's brother.

My Explanation: In this ep, they used the female Red Ranger but Australian native Kimberely Crossman (Lauren) is in the US so regardless they have to ship a Samurai Ranger over.

Episode 6

Gokaiger Episode: 14

Usable Footage: 13 is another filler, 14 is a Turbo tribute. They transform into MMPR and Turbo Rangers (our turbo, they do transform into Sentai's Turbo Rangers but that can't be used). There is no Megazord battle.

My Explanation: Most people want Justin back, but it is up to them and who can do it. This is still kinda filler-y so SB can always add some villain stuff from past or future episodes that were skipped.

Episode 7

Gokaiger Episodes: 15 and 16

Usable Footage/My Explanation: This episode introduces Basco, but who knows if they will use him. The footage has the 15 'Sixth' Rangers fighting the Gokaiger and then de-morphed humans. So if they do just use Goseiger suits, they have to reshoot anyway.

Episode 8

Gokaiger Episodes: 17 and 18

Usable Footage/My Explanation: Silver Ranger debut. Hopefully they already casted him now. If they use the Goseiger suits instead of Gokaiger, they would have to reshoot scenes with GokaiSilver, like White Ranger (of Dairanger footage) with the MMPR. Episode 18 shows off his zord. He has the MMPR, Time Force and Dino Thunder powers.

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Episode 9

Gokaiger Episode: 19 & 20

Usable Footage: In Episode 19, Silver gains armor. Lots of Gokai Green in this one, so if they do not use him, they'd have to reshoot a lot of this. Episode 20 is the Lost Galaxy Episode. Basco uses Magna Defender, Wolf Warrior, Shadow Ranger and White Mystic Rangers against the Rangers. The five transform into the Lost Galaxy Rangers.

My Explanation: They can bring back Leo and Mike or anyone else. I squeezed these two episodes (19 and 20) together to save time.

Episode 10

Gokaiger Episode: 23

Usable Footage: Lightspeed Rescue Episode. Pink and Yellow become Mystic Force and a non-PR team. Five Rangers become Lightspeed Rescue. If they do use Titanium Ranger, they can reshoot that. Episode 22 was a filler. Episode 21 (Operation Overdrive) to fulfill a plot point (Basco stealing powers) but they could skip PRLR if they can't get any of those actors at that time.

My Explanation: They can bring back Dana of PRLR or whoever else.

Episode 11

Gokaiger Episode: 25 and 26

Usable Footage/My Explanation: Ninja Storm Episode. Red, Blue and Yellow become Dino Thunder and a non-PR team. In the footage, the Hurricanger return and transform and fight along side the Gokaiger. But if they can't get all 3 Ninja Storm Wind Rangers, then they can't use the footage. The Rangers also receive a new zord. Episode 24 was a filler.

Episode 12

Gokaiger Episodes: 31 and 32

Usable Footage/My Explanation: Lots of usable footage here as the Rangers have to fight the Extra Heroes that Basco has. Also, they could use the cannon from episode 32 in here to save time. This is a Zeo episode as the five become Zeo Rangers. The Gokaiger episode had OhRed and OhPink, which would mean Tommy and Kat but most fans want Tommy back for MMPR. "Basco" villain has stolen 3 greater powers but they are non-PR, in order to save time, they can say they are In Space, Jungle Fury and Operation Overdrive or whichever teams they are unable to locate.

Episode 13

Gokaiger Episodes: 35 and 36

Usable Footage/My Explanation: Episode 33 was a Dairanger episode (non PR) and 34 was a filler of sorts. These two episodes are the RPM episodes. They could use Scott (Eka Darville) who had to be a fake name for his voiceover in the Samurai teamup. In the forage, they become SPD but also non PR teams so they can skip that. They become RPM and use a new zord. My take would be them going to the dimension where Venjix took over.

Episode 14

Gokaiger Episodes: 37 and 38

Usable Footage/Explanation: They mix in the showdown between the main villain and the Rangers and their own Greater Power. I hated to skip the 'In Space' episode but this is just an example, the 'Basco' character can steal other powers and we could have an In Space episode. Blue can also destroy the 'Sid' cyborg character. They destroy SPOILER Vrax's brother.

Episode 15

Gokaiger Episode: 40

Usable Footage/Explanation: Time Force episode. The Gokaiger traveled back and rescues a temple from Metal Alice and inadvertently leads to rescuing "Ninjor." I'm sure people will want Wes and Jen back for this one.

Episode 16

Gokaiger Episode: 45 and 46

Usable Footage/Explanation: Ninjor can come back and give them the Aquitar Rangers Greater Power. Why is Ninjor connected to the Aquitar Rangers? Well, in the Alien Ranger saga I watched again---they did say that Ninjor gave them their powers long ago. And this could explain what happened to Ninjor after a long time. Maybe Master Vile trapped him in a jar.

Episode 17

Gokaiger Episodes: 42 and 43

Usable Footage/Explanation: These episodes are Green-centric and they defeat the red villain 'Damaras.' Also Basco tells them they have 2 other powers.. Let's say for the case of this speculation, Basco steals the Aquitar powers and also gets the first Megaforce powers (Goseiger, if separate) so that makes five powers he stole (Jungle Fury, Operation Overdrive, In Space, Aquitar and Megaforce). It doesn't have to be those. It could also be Lightspeed Rescue, Turbo, Lost Galaxy, and Zeo if they can't find actors for those because those don't have zords.

Episode 18

Gokaiger Episodes: 47, 48 and 49

Usable Footage/Explanation: The final battle to defeat 'Basco' and get the Greater Powers that he stole. Preferably five in order to do the part where they get approval from one member of each team. In Gokaiger, they got approval from Flashman, Changeman, Sun Vulcan, Maskman and Fiveman. They each transformed into one of each team. Pink became Green Flash, Green became Change Griffon, Red became VulEagle, Blue became Blue Mask and Yellow became Five Yellow.

So in this situation, they can transform into one of Jungle Fury, Operation Overdrive, In Space, Aquitar and Megaforce. But like I said before, it doesn't have to be those teams. It could also be Lightspeed Rescue, Turbo, Lost Galaxy, and Zeo if they can't find actors for those because those don't have zords. So in my fantasy, Pink can be Pink Overdrive Ranger, Green can be Black Aquitar Ranger, Red can be Red Space Ranger, Blue can be Blue Jaguar Ranger (Jungle Fury), and Yellow can be the Yellow Megaforce Ranger. Or if using Operation Overdrive, Lightspeed Rescue, Turbo, Lost Galaxy and Jungle Fury; it could be Red Overdrive Ranger, Pink Lightspeed, Blue Turbo, Green Lost Galaxy and Yellow Cheetah Ranger. And then they could get those actors like Rose (Rhoda Montemayor), Corcus (Alan Palmer), Andros (Christopher Lee), Robo Knight, and Theo (Aljin Abella) to appear and approve of them. Also in Episode 49, they defeat the green villainess.

Episode 19

Gokaiger Episode: 50

Usable Footage/Explanation: The Rangers go against the whole army. Mammoth Ranger (MMPR Black) shows up. So we can have one of the MMPR actors in this one. Silver becomes Green MMPR Ranger and gives his shield to the Red Ranger to defeat villains. There is the whole 'Greatest Treasure in the Universe' thing that can grant a wish but the Rangers will no longer exist but who knows if they will use that.

Episode 20

Gokaiger Episode: 51

Usable Footage/Explanation: The Rangers decide not to the use the treasure and defeat the bad guys on their own. The Rangers use powerups in this episode (Shark Mode Red Samurai Ranger, Super Megaforce Blue, Yellow Cheetah Ranger Master Mode, Green Ranger SWAT Mode, Legend Mystic Pink, and Silver Gold Mode). They also transform into 1 of all 35 teams in Sentai, which they could reshoot or use parts of.

Halloween Special

The monster from Gokaiger Episode 33 looks ghoulish and they can use him for a Halloween special and use it as a clip show because the episode is more of a Dairanger tribute so they can reshoot battle sequences or not use it.

Christmas Special

Gokaiger Episode 44 can obviously be used for the Christmas special. It is where the Silver Ranger becomes a 'Christmas' Ranger. In the ep, all of them become Yellow Rangers which they can also use. Most likely SB will use this as a clip show like the Samurai specials.

So that is my take. It doesn't necessarily have to be this way and for sure will not be like this. If it was ideal, I would had done 36 episodes or more. But oh well. I also hate that I skipped episodes that would have Rangers becoming one color all which will probably only be the red ones in this adaption but what can be done?



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Power Rangers Legends App Game Review from a non-gamer

Download the app:

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/power-rangers-legends/id558089674?mt=8

Believe it or not, I am not a gamer. People don't get it. But yeah, the last game system I ever owned was the Super Nintendo. So yeah that's aging me. I don't play games on my phone. When I heard about this new game app, I wanted to play it but I don't own an iPod, iPad or whatever. My sister does own an iPad 2 (2010). This review is from the prospective of a non-gamer adult and a 3-year-old boy observing the game. In fact in 2013, I am taking this blog Henshin Grid to a new direction with more videos and reviews from my nephew.

 

The app is usually $1 but I somehow found it for free tonight. Pictures are from MorphinLegacy and MegaforceCast.com. Thanks to FuryDiamond from MegaforceCast.com: http://www.megaforcecast.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=167

And this is the review from my buddy MorphinLegacy:

http://morphinlegacy.com/2012/12/power-rangers-legends-app-game-finally-available.html

Here is the review from FuryDiamond:

http://blog.samuraicast.com/power-rangers-legends/

So I had my nephew Jaiden play the game with me. He loved it but he wanted the Red Ranger. I explained we could only play the Green Ranger first and slowly get more Rangers. When downloading the game, there is a screen capture of the Red Ranger, making him conclude we would be able to use him right now but that is not the case. More on that later. 

 

You are given a certain amount of points when you start. You can 'buy' stuff with these points. So far you only start as the Green MMPR Ranger and can unlock the Pink Ranger, no other Rangers. Soon there will be more Rangers with updates. If you don't have points, you can always pay actual money (usually $1) for these points.





There are certain levels, you choose an 'episode' but you got to pass one to unlock it. The blacked out ones are Xandred (PRS) and Trakeena (PRLG) but so far you can only unlock 5 episodes of Lord Zedd. Each 'episode' has 3 or so villains to fight. I only got to the 2nd level, I only fought Putties.

 

The Putties are the Z-Putties but they are given different names and have Samurai Swords (but not the Spin Swords---they are more a mix of the Spin Sword and Nanashi swords). They are given different colors and one has fire. I say it would had been better if they had actually Putties from MMPR like the regular first season ones, those dark putties, putties with rocks on their hands and Z-Putties. Also, there were a variety of Putties: Clown Putties, Pumpkin-headed Putties, Putty Mutants, and Football Puttis from season one.

 

Anyway, they give you a tutorial and you can swipe with your finger horizontally, vertically and diagonally to fight, you can block by pushing the arrows left or right or block with the shield button on the lower left on the screen. Also when it fills up and powers up, different attacks light up. When they fill up, you can use an attack or finisher. I wasn't so good and kept dying and needed to be revived and it needed points. Once I was out of points and needed to be revived, I needed to pay for that and I didn't want to do it yet.

So my complaints are of 'new' characters like the Dark Rangers (Dark Orchid Ranger, Dark Fire Ranger) and various Putties without using in-show characters which they are plenty of! Also, another complaint is having a picture of the Red Ranger for 'Equip' because my nephew kept demanding for the Red Ranger but there was no available. So maybe other parents might go through this, even with children of six years of age. As a non-gamer, the gameplay was not so challenging but the actual game and passing it was challenging.

 

The following I haven't gotten to yet:

 Dark Lotus Ranger basically has the MMPR Pink Ranger's helmet, black body and purple gloves, boots and belt and hostler.

 

 The music is an instrumental version of the PRS theme and some incidental PRS orchestral music.

 

There are some level up stuff I don't get. Also, I don't like how the Red Ranger's Power Sword is called something else and is blue. Other than that, great game and you guys should get it! There have been complaints of crashing on older iPods, iPhones and iPads but I had no crashes or problems on a iPad 2.

 



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WeLoveFine.com Power Rangers T-Shirt Design Contest!

WeLoveFine.com has had My Little Pony and Jem contests for fans to design their own shirts. Here the judges are Elie Dekel, Saban Brands president (who've I've met) and Paul Schrier (Bulk). Contest ends in February. I will be submitting stuff as well.

 

http://www.welovefine.com/contest/32-power-rangers-design-contest

 

I first heard about this from fellow Power Force member Keith Justice of HenshinJustice:

http://henshinjustice.com/2012/12/15/power-rangers-design-contest-from-welovefine/

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Winners and Losers of 2012: Power Rangers and Super Sentai

I decided to do posts for the end of the year in review if it isn't already evident by the last posts. Here are the winners and losers in Power Rangers and Super Sentai. I grouped them together because you will see why, they work together.

WINNERS and LOSERS of 2012

5. DVD Buyers

Winners:

We have gotten a flurry of DVDs this year: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers three seasons box set, Zeo-Lost Galaxy box set, Beetleborgs dvds, VR Troopers dvds, and Ninja Turtles: Next Mutations dvds. Also Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai dvds and complete season of Super Samurai.

Losers:

Saban Brands gave out Blu-Rays to Power Force members without asking if they had Blu-Ray. One disadvantage. Also, fans don't like that Zeo-Lost Galaxy DVD box set is not available on sale yet other than Time-Life but we are sure they will be out soon. No Power Rangers Samurai season one complete season yet though.

4. Power Rangers Samurai/Super Samurai

Winner:

#1 Kids action show and high toy sales, Saban successfully made Power Rangers a hit with kids once again.

Loser:

Well the real loser is Power Rangers Samurai, not Nick. Nick is just fine. Well the real real loser is kid fans who love the show and are treated by too many repeats and too many months of waiting for new episodes. For info on what I think should have done, check my Year in the Review on Scheduling of Power Rangers.

 3. The Color Pink

Loser:
This past year, the Pink Samurai Ranger got shafted when it came to Mega Bloks, with no turtle zord nor her own hero pack. Plus her regular figure was cancelled. In Sentai, there was no Pink Ranger this year with Go-Busters. They did get a 'Pink Buster' but it was just a crappy costume ala AbarePink.

Winner:
This past year, Pink Ranger did get a costume and a Mega Mode mask in the Samurai line. Also, the MMPR Pink Ranger seems to be getting love in 20th anniversary collectibles and Halloween costumes for women. In the coming year with the new sentai Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger, the lone female ranger is Pink and her mecha, unlike other Pink Ranger's mecha is COMPLETELY Pink.


2. The Color Yellow

Winner:
In the past year, Yellow Ranger got stuff in MegaBloks that the Pink Ranger did not in Power Rangers Samurai like Ape Zord, Super Mode Hero Pack and multiple figures. Also, she is often grouped with the male figures unlike the Pink Ranger. She also got a Morphsuit.

Loser:
For Samurai Halloween Costumes, Yellow Ranger did not get a costume. This is common on teams with a Pink Ranger. Also there was no adult Yellow Ranger costume, sans the Morphsuit. Samurai Yellow's Shogun Mode was not seen in action on the show. This upcoming year, there will be NO yellow Ranger for Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013), making Yellow also the loser for 2016 when it is adapted for Power Rangers.


1. The Fans

Winners:
It has been confirmed that we will be getting the Legend War for Power Rangers Megaforce but not clear at which point. Also we have Power Force, 20 influential fans selected to represent fans and give feedback to Saban Brands. Also the 20th anniversary will be giving new merchandise and also a new Power Morpher! Also the Power Morphicon had Saban as a presence and it was just plain awesome.

Losers:
Lol just kidding... uh.. not really. Well, you guys know what. We are always unhappy about something. Look at Nick, where we don't even get promos anymore. Or look at PRS itself, where adult fans are not happy. But that is just part of being a fan. Not everyone is going to happy because there is always different opinions on how to run things.

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