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Thursday, 8 August 2013

Seasons 8-12 DVD Box Set Art Revealed

Posted on 14:21 by Unknown

Thanks to Rangercrew for the picture of the boxart for the Seasons 8-12 DVD set. Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue, Time Force, Wild Force, Ninja Storm, and Dino Thunder. People noticed that on the bottom there is Quantum Ranger, Zeo Ranger One, Wild Force, Lightspeed, Mighty Morphin and Time Force Red Rangers, a continuation of the ones in the box set of Zeo to Lost Galaxy as a reference of Forever Red. I suppose the next set would be SPD to RPM (5 seasons), because Samurai to Megaforce will be included in the 20th Anniversary Red Ranger head and they belong to Lionsgate. I suppose Saban only let Shout Factory have Samurai to Megaforce only for the 20th anniversary set. Director Brian Ward says he will be creating new discs and menus for Samurai to Megaforce for the anniversary set.

November 12, 26 disc set.

http://blog.samuraicast.com/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue-to-dino-thunder-dvd-box-set/

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Sunday, 14 July 2013

20-11: Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

Posted on 12:00 by Unknown

This episodes were accumulated by a mixture of two questionnaires I did, polls on the blog and ranking of best seasons. For example, the top 5 seasons were voted by you guys to be MMPR, In Space, RPM, Time Force and Zeo. Then with that base, they were ranked up and down and mixed up. I know not everyone will agree with the order nor which episodes were picked but I think these pretty much sum up what we love about Power Rangers.

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html

66-51: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/65-51-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

50-36: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/36-50-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

35-21: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/35-21-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

20. Hogday Afternoon Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

This two-parter almost did not end up in the top 20 but I think it is too important to ignore. It was an end of an era. The Power Coins (either Ninja or Dino was not clear) were gone and the Command Center was blown up, which was the coolest moment in children's television ever. Not only it ended the Alien Ranger saga, but also the Mighty Morphin name all together and it was also Yellow Ranger-centered episodes. Aisha was out, Tanya was in and Zeo was up next.

19. Wild West Rangers Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

One of my favorite two-parter of season two and notice that The Wedding two-parter isn't here. As important as Rita and Zedd's wedding was, it was mostly suit actors running around a theater with bad effects and re-hashed megazord battles. Wild West Rangers gave us a funny twist to the time traveling trope and Kimberly as leader, also cool western-twist to the Power Ranger suits. The tortured twists to the ancestor's name and the wrong colors shining on the Power Coins were forgivable.

18. Belly of the Beast (RPM)
This episode was the last headed by Eddie Guzelian who was the executive producer until he was let go and replaced with Judd Lynn. In this episode, the Rangers return to a factory to destroy the Doomsday bot but end up reprogramming it into Whale Zord. Dillon and Summer almost kiss in the episode, much like Jen and Wes. Tommy and Kim actually kissed.

17. The Power Transfer Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

I was 12 during season 2 and I noticed quickly that Jason, Zack and Trini weren't around anymore and footage and the back of replacement actors were inserted. When Aisha, Rocky and Adam came in
"The Ninja Encounter," it was pretty obvious they were the replacements. But it was forgivable as they gave us a couple of episodes to transition from one to another. But the end where the previous trio was sent away so quickly was a bit bittersweet but it was killer to see Serperntera premiere. The pyramids and weird imagery of the planet was strange until I watched Dairanger.

16. Lost and Found in Translation (Dino Thunder)

Some might be wondering why this episode is here but to be honest when I first saw it, I was upset. I was upset because I had discovered Super Sentai in 1999 and watched many of the Sentai series from Gaoranger and on before the Power Rangers adaption and I felt it was blasphemy to say they were watching Japanese Power Rangers when it originated in Japan. But now in retrospect, I see it as trying to get fans that were not into Sentai to give it a try. Connor at first is not for what he sees (Abaranger, which was a pretty goofy and dark series to start with) because it is 'goofy' but then gets into it. ABC Family promotion made it sound like the actual Sentai actors would be in the show interacting with the Power Rangers but Doug Sloan online clarified it wasn't the case.

15. Green Candle Parts 1 & 2 (MMPR)

We discover that when Tommy was under Rita's evil spell, he touched some kind of wax that we never really saw and she made a candle form it that will take his power away. Tommy worries about asking Kim on a date and at the end, losing his powers, he gets a yes from her and a kiss as well. I like that these two episodes not only highlighted Tommy but also aspects of the other Rangers. For example, Billy used his smarts to make a portal to the Dark Dimension, Jason didn't want to give up on Tommy when fighting Goldar, Zack used his reasoning skills to get Jason out of the Dark Dimension and Kimberly was a supportive girlfriend and a strong woman as well. Trini's only highlight here is getting rid of Bulk and Skull but at least it worked.

14. Green No More Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

With a confusing time plot hole, Tommy's tenure as the Green Ranger is rendered moot and with Goldar to boot. I'm rhyming again, I know. I didn't want the Green Ranger to dominate the majority of the top 20 but the episodes kept staying in the top 20. As a kid I wasn't a big fan of Tommy but I have to admit these episodes were one of the best moments of the first few seasons.

13. Changing of the Zords Parts 1 & 2 (MMPR)

While I didn't consider it that important, fans did vote it up to the top 20. It originally was in the 20's. The biggest thing is Lord Zedd entering the Command Center which rocked our world. He had Kimberly as ransom and wanted the Rangers to pilot his new Shogunzords but we all know what happened in the end.

12. Return of an Old Friend Parts 1 & 2 (MMPR)

Rita's most evil plot yet, she kidnaps the Rangers' parents and they give up their coins in a very emotional scene. But the one gleam of hope is that Jason still has the Dragon coin, we all yelped when we saw it, admit it. So Tommy returned, but with limited power but we were all happy he came back, complete with tan.

11. Rangers Gone Psycho (In Space)

This one kept going up the countdown, it started somewhere in the 30's and came up here. It only established the Psycho Ranger saga but I guess fans just can't let it go. If you haven't seen it, basically Astronema has been brainwashed to be evil and to distract her brother Andros, she sends five evil Rangers that take info from the Rangers to learn how to fight them.

Check out the top 10!

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35-21: Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

Posted on 06:00 by Unknown

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html

66-51: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/65-51-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

50-36: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/36-50-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html

35. From Out of Nowhere (In Space)
These two episodes were great in that it establishes the world of “In Space” with Dark Specter, Astronema, Andros and the Astro Megaship. Not only that, we see all the past villains together in one place. We went from something so terrestrial as cars the previous season to space ships and foreign planets, a space saga. What was awesome was to see Andros slowly turn around in accepting the Rangers.

34. Fowl Play in the Sky (MMPR)

This episode is important to me and it almost fell out of the countdown. Some people might think that 'oh, this episode doesn't belong here or how does it outrank this other episode?' but I don't think of it that way. It just belongs in the best episodes because it is so good. It might be underrated and have very little fighting in it, but Kimberly proves she is more than a just a 'valley girl' and can be brave when in a pinch. Alpha even helps in realistic airplane piloting instructions.

33. In or Out (RPM)

Scott joins Gem and Gema in a more offensive assault while Truman traps everyone inside the city while a bot sucks all the air out of the city. This episode makes fun of the trope of defending the city without getting old... for a second maybe.

32. Not So Simple (RPM)

Flynn wants to help but fails but doesn't give up. Gema writes in her dairy and discovers there is more to the eye to Flynn. Flynn and Gema work together on a zord and it turns out to be successful. While there is some romantic link with Flynn and Gema, Gem puts a wall against it pretty quickly and it is not mentioned again.

31. A Date with Danger (In Space)

Zhane and Astronema are paired off with hilarious results. Zhane saves Astronema from a monster who goes awry (and we never see again) and later Astronema disguises as a human to flirt with Zhane briefly. Later he gets an invite to a date. He gets new clothes and presents but Ecliptor sends a monster that makes him late and Astronema mad.

30. When is a Ranger not a Ranger? (MMPR)
Bulk and Skull shine as true heroes when the Rangers' memories are wiped and they discover their true identities finally. First Billy, Tommy and Kim lose their memories and replay some things they said in “Day of the Dumpster” with delightful whimsy. But of course, Bulk and Skull loose their memories in the end.

29. Shell Shocked (In Space)

The Ninja Turtles meet the Power Rangers. Nough Said! Okay, maybe I got to explain. Some Ninja Turtles fans still don't know about this. Basically, Saban got the rights for a short-lived series called Ninja Turtles: The Next Mutation, complete with a female Ninja Turtle (the only occurrence of Venus De Milo). Basically since the suit actors and voice actors were from Canada, the PriS crew had to get other suit and voice actors. D.E.C.A. Gets turtle-fied and Andros, being the resident de-truster distrusts the turtles and understandably as Astronema puts them under an evil spell.

28. Doomsday Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

Originally set up as a finale, it sure felt final. December and January was a long wait for new episodes. Angel Grove makes Power Rangers Day, Rita comes down to Earth and steals the whole city. When fighting Goldar's zord, Titanus goes down and the zords too. The Rangers do save the day in the end, but what is cool is that Zordon asks them if they want to continue and Billy mentions other threats like criminals and such which opened some doors in my head but wouldn't fully be delved in until seasons later. Plus we even got a cameo from Tommy, seeing he still in town even though we don't see him around anymore.

27. Alien Rangers of Aquitar Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)
Starting out the 10 episode Alien Ranger saga bridging Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with Power Rangers Zeo, the Rangers are now kids again and the Alien Rangers are introduced. The Aquitians look like something out of Star Trek and have water-y voices, we learn more out of the blue one Cestro and Billy becomes his normal age again.

26. Road to Cornith Part 1 & 2 (RPM)

These two episodes establish the tone of RPM. Two potential Rangers even end up in jail! Venjix has taken over the world, it has become a giant desert and all of humanity are under a dome city. We actually get more character development out of Dillon and Ziggy than the main three but that is forgivable.

25. Different Shade of Pink Parts 1, 2 & 3(MMPR)

Katherine is introduced early on and fans knew that she would replace Kim. Kim gets an offer to do gymnastics and heads off to Florida in a more proper farewell than Jason, Zack and Trini did. Heck, even better than Aisha or Billy's. Also the third season has shadows of the evil Green Ranger saga with Kat being under an evil spell by Rita and Kim losing her powers.

24. Always A Chance (In Space)
Johnny Yong Bosch returns to help Carlos out in a very good episode dealing with character. Carlos accidentally hurts Cassie and thinks of quitting which is a powerful and emotional episode.

23. Fighting Spirit (PRDT)

Originally I had “Gung Ho!” in the countdown but since it got really low votes, I decided to add this episode. I saw Jason David Frank at the Florida Supercon recently and he said it was one of his favorite episodes because he had to be sleeping in a coma. The episode introduces the infamous silver-stripe helmet Green Ranger as well.

22. Ninja Quest Parts 1, 2 & 3 (MMPR)

This was in the top 20 for a while but ultimately got out of it. Basically retelling the movie, this saga introduces Rito Revolto (who delightfully refers Zedd as 'Ed') and Ninjor. I actually liked the Ranger's journey to find the temple more true to character than the movie version. Also noticeably their clothes got sexier.

21. Return of the Green Ranger Part 1 & 2 (MMPR)

The Green Ranger seemed to be all forgotten but we all got what we wanted: a showdown between the White and Green Ranger. The other Rangers were thrown into the past. This two-parter was obviously shot in Australia and we finally got to see extended footage of the Dragonzord from Zyuranger and also new footage of American actors reacting to it to boot. My favorite scene was Tommy's hair being cut off and the clone being made from it. Also the first time I saw the Rat monsters that the Wizard of Deception creates in the past, I thought they were lame but to my surprise they were originally in the movie! Instead of the Oozemen, the Power Rangers fought the Rat monsters who Haim Saban thought were great. Maybe there were rat monsters from some old Israeli show he liked as a kid but that is just a theory, who knows.

Posted in Aquitar Rangers, Dino Thunder, Episode Review, MMPR, Ninja Turtles, Power Rangers, PR In Space, RPM, Top 100 | No comments

Saturday, 13 July 2013

65-51 Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

Posted on 06:10 by Unknown

Continuing with the top 100, these were accumulated by two questionnaires and various polls on here Henshin Grid and my own opinions. You know that not everyone will agree with all of these or the order.

100-80: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/100-80-lavender-rangers-top-100-power.html
66-79: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/07/79-66-lavender-rangers-top-100-episodes.html

65. Trial By Fire (PRLR)
Captain Mitchell teaches Carter a lesson, one that he probably had to learn more times over as the Rangers continued shooting before thinking all season long.

64. Perspective (SPD)
You can say everyone has an opinion or has their own view on things, in this episode the 5 Rangers tell their own story on what occurred... usually with them in the spotlight. But then they discover the truth... that a ball of light helped them. Even though footage is repeated over and over again, it is a pretty funny episode.

63. Facing the Past (PRLG)
I accidentally had this episode marked as a PRLR episode but it is from PRLG, I hope people didn't confuse it with "A Face from the Past." The Rangers need help and Karone, being the new member but also has inside info on powers and such, helps Leo get a new power that leads to the Battlizer. She must face her past and that means evil Astronema.

62. From Deep in the Shadows (PRLR)
The fabulous Titanium Ranger debuts. I am still confused as to why the morpher didn't work with Carter and did with Ryan but it doesn't matter.

61. The Mighty Mega Battles (PRLR)
Silly name, great episode. In revealing new battlizers (a pizza cutter and ice cannon) but pretty entertaining with the Joel/Jennifer love triangle. Joel gets jealous of a new scientist guy (the actor was a body builder and personal trainer) but it turns out he is Fairweather's brother. We also see a stereotypical nerdy Joel.

60. Katastrophe (SPD)
Kat gets her own episode where she becomes a Ranger. It is a fun and entertaining episode, even though they say her morpher only last for 1 hour or something like that. Fans consider it a disposable morpher. In Dekaranger, her counterpart appeared for 2 episodes and in Gokaiger, for much longer.

59. Beginnings Part 1 & 2 (SPD)
These two episodes well establish the world of SPD and the characters, especially Jack and Sky. It has some iffy moments but more or less entertaining beginning.

58. Wormhole (SPD)
This episode was accidentally shown early in Canada and aired in the US later on and was also a bonus episode in certain SPD DVD volumes. Even though Dr. Tommy Oliver is in this episode, he is not voice by Jason David Frank but Jeffrey P. (Trent). Many people have criticized that the Rangers made a circle and said nothing would break though but in mere sections, it dissolves. My co-webmaster Mike said both this episode and History never occurred because their memories were wiped but I think Doggie and Kat's memories were not.

57. History (SPD)
The Dino Rangers are brought to the future and discover various things about themselves but ultimately their memories are wiped but ours aren't.

56. Passing the Torch Part 1 & 2 (Turbo)

Trade in four for another four. Carlos and Ashley were introduced before, so here we get to know Cassie and TJ and they help out Kat and Tommy. In the end, we see the old Alpha 5, Zordon, Dimitria and Alpha 6 all together. And is Justin chopped liver? I don't think so.

55. Endings Part 1 & 2 (SPD)
The A-Squad show their true colors and get taken down. Jack leaves the team. Nova gets a brief cameo and takes Sam back with her. We see a Disney-only Megazord battle and a showdown between Grumm and Doggie. In the end, Sky finally becomes the Red Ranger.

54. Legacy of Power (PRDT)
Bascially a clipshow but it ties in the past as canon to Dino Thunder.

53. Back in Black (PRDT)
Tommy is back and he might be 'old' but he proves he is still a pretty entertaining dude.

52. Reinforcements from the Future Part 1 & 2 (PRWF)

Teamups rank pretty high in this countdown. Not only do we get the Time Force Rangers back but Ransik's past is tied with the Mutorgs, we get a badass battle sequence with Jen and potential love with Taylor and Eric. Plus, Ransik gets cured of his Toxie face.

51. Chase into Space Part 1 & 2 (Turbo)

This episode also bounced around in the countdown, from the 30's to 80's and then firmly in the 50's. This was the transition episode from Turbo and In Space and what I consider the first real finale that felt like finale. The Rangers lose their Turbo powers and the Power Chamber and abandon Justin, who finally lives with his dad and his deadbeat dad gets a job. Also thank god NASADA doesn't exist in the real world, letting the 'Power Rangers' take their shuttle with no appointment by the word of a little kid and not even checking if they were four teenage jokers.

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Friday, 12 July 2013

79-66 Lavender Ranger's Top 100 Power Rangers Episodes

Posted on 17:46 by Unknown

UPDATED 7/13/13 9AM EST
These were accumulated by two questionnaires and various polls on here Henshin Grid and my own opinions. Not everyone will agree with these, I know. This is inspired by IGN's Top 25 Mighty Morphin Power Rangers episodes.

Check out 100-80

79. Burning at Both Ends (PRDT)
Not mentioned a lot but one of my favorite episodes of Dino Thunders, it has a great balance of comedy and drama, also changing Power Rangers conventions. Trent, now completely overwhelmed by the evil influence of his Dino Gem, joins forces with Mesogog. After tricking the Rangers into believing he has reformed, he presents them with brand new Dino ATV's as a gift of goodwill, but Tommy discovers his trick.

78. A Matter of Trust (PRLR)

77. Pizza Slice of Life (Jungle Fury)

76. Party Monsters (Samurai)

75. Bad to the Bone (Jungle Fury)
In a underrated episode, Lily changes from sweet good girl to a 'bad girl' because of a monster but she kicks butt in this episode and also includes the RJ-werewolf.

74. The Lone Wolf (PRWF)

73. Shift into Turbo Parts 1, 2 & 3

72. The Thunder Strangers Part 1, 2 & 3 (Ninja Storm)
The Thunder Rangers reveal themselves and their zords and cycles that they stole info from Cam's Tsunami Cycles. They have teamed with Lothor and think Sensei is responsible for their adoptive parents' death but in reality, it was Lothor.

71. Prelude to a Storm (Ninja Storm)

70. Ryan's Destiny (Lightspeed Rescue)
On a mission to discover who he is, the awesome Titanium Ranger leaves the team but then discovers who he really is... is a hero.

69. Destined for Greatness (Lost Galaxy)

68. Robo Knight (Megaforce)

67. Mega Mission (Megaforce)
There is only two Megaforce episodes in this list since only 9 episodes has aired at this time. I am sure some more would be cherished by fans soon enough. Even though some fans criticize the use of some "Day of the Dumpster" dialogue and situations, the episode does a good job of establishing the characters and the writing for the season.

66. A-Bridged (SPD)

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Monday, 3 June 2013

Universe of Hope Power Rangers Action Card Game (Series Three)

Posted on 17:32 by Unknown

UPDATED 7/26/13 9:30PM EST

Check your local stores now!

Like I did last time, I will be posting the pics of cards that the Power Rangers Action Card Game Facebook will post. Below is the related link of the last time I did this. So come back here or go to Facebook. It is 2 cards per day except for Super Rares and Ultra Rares. Friday is Super Rare day and Villains are on Sundays. It also seems that we are only getting one Lightspeed card (Red), one In Space (Silver), and one Lost Galaxy (Magna Defender) judging by the numbering. SPD seems to at least have 3. Also it is awesome we are getting more MMPR Ranger cards.

Facebook page:

https://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection#!/PowerRangersCards?fref=ts

For RangerCrew exclusives, check out:

http://blog.samuraicast.com/power-rangers-action-card-game-series-3-universe-of-hope-preview/

For Henshin Justice Unlimited exclusives, check out:

http://henshinjustice.com/2013/06/19/power-rangers-acg-set-3-preview-part-2-exclusive-look/

Fury Diamond reports 7 SDCC (San Diego Comic Con) Card Exclusives by Bandai:

http://blog.samuraicast.com/bandais-san-diego-comic-con-exclusives/

MMPR

Evil Green Ranger, Black Ranger

Yellow Ranger, Team Card

Dino Megazord, Lord Zedd

ZEO

Red Zeo Ranger, Pink Zeo Ranger

Yellow Zeo Ranger, Blue Zeo Ranger

Green Zeo Ranger (Andy of Action Card Game Facebook added these three on 7/3/13 at my suggestion), Gold Zeo Ranger (Rangercrew.com exclusive)

Zeo Power Rangers

IN SPACE

Silver Space Ranger

LOST GALAXY

Magna Defender

LIGHTSPEED RESCUE

Red Lightspeed Ranger

TIME FORCE

Red Time Force Ranger, Pink Time Force Ranger

Green Time Force Ranger, Yellow Time Force Ranger

Blue Time Force Ranger, Quantum Ranger

Quantasaurus Rex, Q-Rex Megazord

WILD FORCE

Red Wild Force Ranger, Blue Wild Force

White Wild Force, Yellow Wild Force

Lunar Wolf Ranger, Black Wild Force

NINJA STORM

Red Wind Ranger, Blue Wind Ranger

Yellow Wind Ranger, Green Samurai Ranger (Super Mode)

Crimson Ranger, Navy Thunder Ranger

Storm Megazord, Storm Megazord (Lighting Mode)

Ninja Storm Rangers

DINO THUNDER

Red Dino Ranger, Tyrannozord

Triassic Ranger, Battlizer mode

Blue Dino Ranger, Tricerazord

Yellow Dino Ranger, Pterazord

Black Dino Ranger, Brachiozord

White Dino Ranger, Dino Stegazord
Trent has a dual ally/evil ability and Stegazord is an evil zord!

Zeltrax, Thundersaurus Megazord

SPD

Omega Ranger, Shadow Ranger

SPD Rangers

JUNGLE FURY

Red Jungle Fury Ranger, Blue Jungle Fury Ranger

Yellow Jungle Fury Ranger, Jungle Fury Rangers

Jungle Fury Wolf Ranger, Jungle Fury Rhino Ranger

Dai Shi, Camille

Jungle Pride Megazord

RPM

Gold RPM Ranger, Red RPM Ranger

RPM Power Rangers, Zenith Megazord

SAMURAI

Red Samurai Ranger (Lauren), Gold Samurai Ranger

Light Megazord

Samurai Battlezord, Team Card

Pink Super Samurai Ranger, Red Super Samurai Ranger

Red Super Samurai Ranger, Red Samurai Ranger

Yellow Samurai Ranger, Yellow Super Samurai Ranger

MEGAFORCE

Yellow Megaforce Ranger, Gosei Tiger Mechazord

"Red Megaforce Ranger" (Includes RPM Ranger Red), Red Megaforce Ranger

Red Megaforce Ranger (with VulEagle of Sun Vulcan -- Rangercrew.com exclusive)
Red Megaforce Ranger (With Red Samurai Ranger--Henshin Justice exclusive)

Black Megaforce Ranger (With MidoRanger of Goranger --Rangercrew.com exclusive)
Blue Megaforce Ranger (with AoRanger of Goranger -- Rangercrew.com exclusive)