Power Force: Clarifications and the Future

I don't even know how to start this post. I wanted to clarify things but maybe it will still be misconstrued. Basically I will be clarifying any misconceptions about Power Force. 

For people who do not know, I am a member of Power Force which was created by Saban Brands to have 20 members who were going to be like spokespeople for the PR fans and provide feedback for merchandise and the show. Saban Brands has a representative that communicates with us, I will keep the person's name mum but this person has told me that SB keeps them in the dark probably because of the closeness to us. Man this is hard to write without pronouns. Fine, I will use the 'he' pronoun. He says that Saban Brands probably keeps him in the dark because he is close to us. He is at a 'need to know' basis and so are we.

Official Statement:

 Power Rangers' 'Power Force' is an exciting new super fan program designed to honor the fan community, engage Power Rangers super fans and reward them with exclusive access to content, news and more. Through their own relationships and influence within the Power Rangers fan community, 'Power Force' members will help to build and expand the Power Rangers brand and its far-reaching initiatives.

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/saban-brands-launches-power-rangers-power-force-super-fan-program-164294136.html

Some other fans have told me or I've seen them write that they thought we would get behind the scenes stuff on the show and our opinions heard. Some of us in PF did think that to but it hasn't quite been that. Here are some e-mails topics I have received:

• To promote full episodes on Powerrangers.com
• MMPR Takeover at Hot Topic
• Promote Powerrangers.com new look
• February 8th Mega Monday in New York
•  Megaforce on HULU
• MMPR Design Contest from We Love Fine.com
• Power Rangers on Instagram
• Power Rangers MEGA Album Playlist
• Vortexx Red Ranger Twitter Chat (Canceled) 

 Free stuff we have gotten:

• 3 months free on HULU Plus
• Morphsuits Power Ranger morph suit
• Exclusive picture of Megaforce cast
• Rangerize yourself with Kideo.com
• Power Rangers Super Samurai Full Season on Blu-Ray
• PMC Gift Bag

 And we got to submit trivia questions for the Power Rangers Trivial Pursuit coming out this summer, we are suppose to get credit for it and a free copy for ourselves.

CLARIFICATIONS

Some people thought that I got my behind the scenes Super Megaforce stuff from Power Force but that is not true. We have not gotten any show info from Saban Brands. All those info and pics are from other fans that spot them on Instagram or other sources. Also Fury Diamond has a source on these things. And any questions we have go to our representation and he tries to get it to the higher ups or whoever but so far no solid answers. And some of my e-mails have gone unanswered. Some of the PF members told me they have experienced the same.

THE FUTURE

Some fans have expressed to some of us in Power Force that we should speak up to Saban Brands because of this whole budget and quality thing of Super Megaforce. Some feel we shouldn't rock the boat, some like getting free stuff and doesn't wanna risk it, some don't know it would make a difference and some haven't said a thing. I have sent some e-mails with these concerns but there has been no answer. I'm just going to wait and see. If anyone is discerned about this and feels bad about the outlook between fans and Saban Brands, I say don't. I mean, I'm really grateful for everything so far. And I think things will work out in the end. Not every fan will be happy with the results of anything anyway, I mean people are still upset about the Disney Era, "Forever Red", Samurai, or other things. So I say Just Relax!!!!

Related: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2012/09/what-is-power-force.html

Top Ten Things I'd like to see in Super Megaforce but don't think we will be seeing

The following is Spoiler heavy so click 'Read More' for you know what.

I know I talk too much about Super Megaforce but I feel it is more interesting that Megaforce. There are repeats now until September (probably or maybe October like last year with Super Samurai) and they are almost finished filming Super Megaforce. The following I'd like to see (or think fans would like to see) that I think most likely we won't be getting. Doesn't mean for sure we won't and also doesn't mean for sure we will.

Related: http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2012/04/toei-when-filming-legend-war-for-power.html | http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2011/03/pros-and-cons-if-saban-adapts-gokaiger.html 
| http://henshingrid.blogspot.com/2013/05/relax-people-guest-spots-on-super.html

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Super Megaforce: Ranger Classifications

The following is for those who have NOT seen Gokaiger and want to be spoiled. If you already saw Gokaiger OR don't want to be spoiled, then don't continue reading.

Most of these things are from Gokaiger and being carried on to Power Rangers Super Megaforce. Evidenced by shooting footage, them sticking to footage of Sentai with Samurai and Megaforce and also Fury Diamond saying that only Gokaiger Ranger Keys will be used and not Spirit Rangers and Titanium Ranger.

1. Ranger colors

Before Gokaiger started, fans thought that the Gokaiger would only become the color they are assigned, like Pink would only be Pink Rangers, but in fact the Rangers take the color in order of the team. For example, if the Super Megaforce Rangers become MMPR, Green becomes Black. If they become Wild Force, Green becomes Black and Pink becomes White. But when a team doesn't have Green or Pink like Ninja Storm, Green becomes Crimson and Pink becomes Navy. In the case of Dino Thunder, even though there are 5 Rangers---White is considered a Sixth so Pink won't become him when they do a tribute. Well in Gokaiger, she does once, I don't know if she will use it in PRSM. And in RPM, Pink becomes Black.

 2. Gender Swaps

If the previous Yellow Ranger did not have a skirt, Gia gains a skirt for them like Yellow Wind Ranger, Yellow Mystic Force Ranger, Yellow Mighty Morphin Ranger, Yellow Galaxy Ranger, etc. Same goes for formerly female Blue Rangers. If Noah becomes Blue Wind Ranger or Blue Mystic Ranger, he gains a male-version of the suit without a skirt. Same goes for any other suits, they gain or loose a skirt. In Gokaiger, this happens to equivalents of Navy Ranger, RPM Ranger Black, Rhino Ranger, etc. These gender swaps do not apply to the Extra Heroes like Wolf Warrior, Shadow Ranger, and Sentinel Knight.

  

3. White Dino Ranger, RPM Ranger Silver and Robo Knight considered Sixth Rangers

This made debate in Gokaiger and I am sure there will be more debate when Super Megaforce episodes air. The Silver Super Megaforce Ranger has 15 'sixth' rangers that help him with his powers, they appear on a special armor powerup he has. Even though White Dino Ranger is technically a fifth ranger in Dino Thunder, he is included. This was probably done to have the Dino Thunder influence in Silver's zord because he is a sixth Ranger. RPM Silver is probably included because she and Gold are a duo. Some people thought Robo Knight more of an Extra Hero but here he is considered a sixth ranger.

4. Nova Ranger, Phantom Ranger, Titanium Ranger and Spirit Rangers not included.

Even though Nova Ranger has a Japanese counterpart DekaBright in Dekaranger, she will not be featured in Super Megaforce because she did not get a Ranger Key in Gokaiger. Phantom Ranger has the equivalent of VRV Master in Carranger but he did not get a key. Fury Diamond reports that the American-made Rangers won't be getting keys, so that means no keys for Titanium, Bat, Shark and Elephant Rangers. Fans are truly sad about the exclusion of Titanium Ranger, I have already talked about that. Hopefully Bandai America might make some Ranger Keys, they would be losing a lot of money. A great idea would be a PMC exclusive.

5. The Extra Heroes

Here are the 10 that are considered 'Extra Heroes' by Gokaiger and hence get Ranger Keys in Super Megaforce: Blue Senturion, Magna Defender, Wolf Warrior, White Mystic Ranger, Shadow Ranger, Kat Ranger, Sentintel Knight, Camile, Dai Shi, and Lauren the Red Samurai Ranger. Many people wondered why Ninjor's equivalent was not included but he appears in a later episode, the Kakuranger tribute and he did not participate in the Legend War. Also people did not understand the reason the female Red Samurai Ranger was included because her powers are basically the same as her male counterpart. The idea is whoever participate in the Legend War, let go their powers and got a key.



6. Aka Red
Aka Red basically means 'Red Red,' he is the representation of all past Red Rangers. He first appeared in Boukenger 30th Anniversary Special 'Boukenger vs. Super Sentai.' The logo on his chest representing the 30th anniversary changed to the 35th, he served as a mentor to Gokai Red and appeared in flashbacks and a quick cameo at the end. He only interacted with Gokai Red and Basco, a villain who betrayed Gokai Red. There has been debate among fans if he will be on the show or not. There is very little footage of him and the logo on his chest would have to be changed for Power Rangers. Fans have wanted Phantom Ranger from Power Rangers Turbo to take that place. Why? Well, Phantom Ranger was a mysterious hero with no real identity. And one of the plans for him was to the representation of past Rangers. So fans think he would fit the bill. I personally doubt we will see either.

 7. Lost Power Alums

In Gokaiger, all the past heroes fought in the war and gave up their powers and those powers became Ranger Keys. So the former cast alums had no powers now. But they could take their key back, their morpher would appear and they could change instantly. In Gokaiger, this happened for the three Hurricangers (Ninja Storm) and Black Condor of Jetman (which did not become PR). They might change it around in Super Megaforce.

Polls: Early May 2013

 

 Now with the logo, set shooting pictures and news on cameos, what do you think of Super Megaforce so far? 

Very Excited	23 (30%)
Excited	16 (21%)
Curious	32 (42%)
Not so excited	10 (13%)
Don't Care	7 (9%)
Bad Outlook	20 (26%)

What do you think about Rhett Fisher being univited to guest star in Super Megaforce?

Bad Idea	61 (72%)
Maybe invited later	24 (28%)
I didn't Know	8 (9%)
Don't Care	8 (9%)

 Who do you regret is not going to be a guest in Super Megaforce?

Matt Austin (Bridge)	50 (57%)
Karan Ashley (Aisha)	36 (41%)
Steve Cardenas (Rocky)	44 (50%)
Rhett Fisher (Ryan)	55 (63%)

What do you think about reports about Saban Brands not forking out a lot of money for cameos of past Ranger actors?

Bad	69 (81%)
Good	5 (5%)
Don't Know	12 (14%)
Don't Care	8 (9%)