Saban’s Power Rangers will be back in action at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con International, taking place July 18-21. Fans can expect a MEGA presence in honor of the Power Rangers’ 20th Anniversary. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet some of their favorite Legendary Rangers of all time, collect Power Rangers Comic-Con exclusive premium items, get a first look at upcoming products, pose for photos with thePower Rangers Megaforce, participate in giveaways and so much more.
“We have an exciting, jam-packed schedule planned for the Power Rangers at this year’s Comic-Con,” said Elie Dekel, President of Saban Brands. “We encourage all attendees to check out the latest and greatest Power Rangers merchandise at our partners’ booths, as well as follow us on social media to learn how to participate in our various on-site activations to win MEGA prizes!”
On Friday, July 19 at 11 a.m., Jason David Frank, who played Tommy Oliver, the original Green turned White Ranger from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series, will make an appearance at the Bandai America Incorporated booth (#2813) to sign posters for fans. Selwyn Ward, who played T.J., the Red Ranger in Power Rangers Turbo turned Blue Ranger in Power Rangers in Space, will host a signing at the Shout! Factory booth (#4248) Friday at 2 p.m. He will be signing fans’ purchased Power Rangers: Seasons 4-7 box sets and 20th Anniversary Power Rangers posters.
On Saturday, July 20 at 11 a.m., the cast of Power Rangers Megaforce will appear for an autograph signing on at the Nickelodeon booth (#4113). Actors Andrew Gray (Red Megaforce Ranger), John Mark Loudermilk (Blue Megaforce Ranger), Ciara Hanna (Yellow Megaforce Ranger), Azim Rizk (Black Megaforce Ranger) and Christina Masterson (Pink Megaforce Ranger) will be on-hand to greet fans and pose for photos. Plus, attendees can keep their eyes peeled for the Power Rangers Megaforce who will be walking the floor throughout the entire show!
On the show floor, fans will have access to all things Power Rangers including exclusive merchandise, premium giveaways, and a POWERED UP presence at various partner booths. Bandai America Incorporated (booth #2813) will be offering Limited Edition Legacy products based on the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series, including both the Legacy Power Morpher and Gosei Morpher. Fans can also stop by to check out Bandai’s 20th Anniversary tribute – a full wall of trading cards showcasing Rangers from all seasons! Funko (booth #5343) will be selling Limited Edition San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive White GLOW Rangers, while other licensees including MEGA Brands (booth #3949), Bluefin (booth #3545), Papercutz (booth #2546), USAopoly (booth #721), The Bridge (booth #3513B), ACME Archives (booth #5629) and WeLoveFine (booth #5647), will have a Power Rangers presence as well, with various products for sale, giveaways, new product unveilings and more. Shout! Factory (booth #4248) will be featuring an interactive Power Rangers photo booth Thursday from 3 p.m.—6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.—1 p.m. where fans can obtain both a printed photo and a digital copy to easily share online with friends. Additionally, NAMCO BANDAI Games (booth #121) will be offering consumers the first-ever chance to play the highly anticipated Power Rangers Megaforce on the Nintendo 3DS, showcasing the next chapter of the Power Rangers legacy, due out later this year.
To further POWER UP the 20th Anniversary celebration, Saban Brands released a tribute video for Comic-Con where the Power Rangers Morph Through 20 Years, featuring a legendary Ranger from each of the past 20 seasons. Including 19 Red Rangers and the beloved White Ranger, the video depicts the exciting visual evolution, starting with the classic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers all the way through the current season on Nickelodeon, Power Rangers Megaforce.
In addition to the Morph video, Saban Brands, in partnership with Nickelodeon, will also be unveiling a never-before-seen clip of a future episode of Power Rangers Megaforce.