Thursday, March 22, 2012

More Akibaranger Scans - March

 Hyper Hobby April 2012






 I can see MagiMother, OhBlocker and Galaxy Mega in the background, they seem to have mecha and toys in the shelves.

His phase: "Dekaranger nara Banban Osshu!" (If it's Dekaranger, Let's BanBan!)
Ban/DekaRed is returning for a cameo too, the link might disappear:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5NFqIptfoM

Akagi Nobuo:
A man who works for the Sasaki Ponpoko Delivery Service. At 29 years old, he is almost an "Oji-san"; it's a rather delicate age. A Serious Sentai Otaku; when it comes to Super Sentai Knowledge, he is unmatched. Exceeding in "MosouChikara" (Delusion Power), he is made the leader of the Akibaranger. Because he is a bike messenger, he is useless in battle. Recently, he's been getting hooked on a new Anime called "Nijiyome Gakuen Zukyuuuun Aoi".


Her phrase: "AkibaBlue.....tte koto de" (AkibaBlue....is kind of...)

Aoyagi Mizuki:
While a cool high school student, she is also trained in mixed martial arts. She decides to join the Akibaranger to help her excel in the world of sports and surpass competition. Has an unyielding character and uses harsh language; she is especially merciless with Nobuo. Despite her lack of sensitivity, she is actually in love with the Aoi anime. When posing and introducing themselves, she's often reluctant. When it comes to being an otaku, she is nowhere near the level that Red and Yellow are. 


Phase: "Eto, Nyaa wa Yellow.....Ah! AkibaYellow de" (Umm...cat is yellow.....so! AkibaYellow)

Moegi Yumeria (Cosplay Name):
A cosplay girl. Likes Super Sentai and the new Aoi anime. Although she looks really young, she is actually 23, and a "clear member of society."Although she is dressed as a cat, she does change her costume, and likewise, her character. Although not quite at the level of Akagi, she is also quite knowledgeable about Super Sentai. She also has a certain affection towards women.


 MMZ-01 MoeMoe Zukyuuun
A Henshin Figure that transforms the 3 into Akibaranger! After transformation, it becomes a gun for the Akibaranger! Also acts as a communication device with with Hiroya Hakase. The Akibaranger's finishing move is the "MoeMagnum" where all 3 fire the Zykyuuun.

 Hiroya Hakase:
Developed the MMZ-01. Store Manager of the Sentai Cafe "Himitsu Kichi" in Akihabara. Why did she develop the MMZ-01? Who is she really? Although she seems bad, she is merely full of mysteries.

 Itashaa Robo:
A robot transformed from the Machine Itashaa (named by Nobuo), achieved through "Hikounin Henshin". Since it transforms from a normal car, its' size is nowhere near that of the official Super Sentai bots. To control the robot, a large portion of MosouChikara is needed. When not in use, Itashaa is parked in the Tenant Building that houses the Himitsu Kichi.




 Redevelopment Division Manager Marshuuna:
Female manager of the Jyadan Houjin. Disguises herself as a leader of the Akihabara community.

 Hirashain Shachiiku:
The Jyadan's combatants. They shout "Norm" and "Zangyou!" inviting sadness. Their lower clothes change to fit the jobs they are doing, their heads are always the same.


 Gingaoh behind them.


 Nai Mea?


Power Rangers Samurai in public

At the toy fair 2012


 Thanksgiving Parade NY 2011

 Comic Con 2011

Thanksgiving Parade NY 2011

 





Rose Bowl


At Toy Fair 2012 NY

At Reagan Elementary

At a viewing of Clash of the Red Rangers



Most of these pics are available at Power Rangers Facebook.

Power Rangers are pictured near Tower Bridge in London to mark the return of the kids’ favourite TV show. (Ken Lennox)

Sunday, March 18, 2012

Power Hoodiez Sued by Saban


The defendant in the lawsuit is Michael Alen, who the plaintiffs believe resides in Los Angeles and does business marketing "Power Hoodiez." The allegedly infringing merchandise in question has been written up glowingly on several websites including io9, which lusted over the $85 sweatshirts by noting that it can be custom made in different colors. "Looking for gold lining? An all-metallic jacket? Your hoodie can be as flashy or as (relatively) sedate as you'd like," the website wrote. Copyright law doesn't permit "useful articles" like clothing to enjoy protection, but it does allow the protection of "any pictorial, graphic, or sculptural authorship that can be identified separately from the utilitarian aspects of an object."Copyright law doesn't permit "useful articles" like clothing to enjoy protection, but it does allow the protection of "any pictorial, graphic, or sculptural authorship that can be identified separately from the utilitarian aspects of an object."

Saturday, March 17, 2012

Power Rangers Samurai for St. Patrick's Day 2012

In ABC local of Chicago, Power Rangers appeared for St. Patrick's Day.


Power Rangers Super Samurai - The Rescue - Episode Review

Because of my DVD-R problems, the pictures below are from SamuraiCast.com!
 Antonio and Jii are kidnapped by Nighlok in a valley when Mike played around with Antonio and cat food. Antonio leaves a spool for them to follow. The team enters a dark tube area and fight Moogers. Lightzord flies on its own. Jii tells Antonio he thought he was trouble but glad he came back. Mike gets to the Lightzord and pops out the Shark Disc from the Lightzord. Jayden uses the Shark Disc and Shark Mode in the tunnel. When they get out, they face a massive army. Bulk and Spike make Samurai Symbols for themselves, both imitating what they both look like, Spike is a twig and Spike draws a hamburger for Bulk.


The Nighlok threatens Antonio. Jayden flies in with the Samurai Battlewing taking out Moogers. The other Rangers come in and Mia saves Jii and Antonio. The Four Rangers surround the Nighlok. Antonio morphs to Gold. Jayden confronts the monster with Shark Mode. They fight the Moogers. Lightzord flies in and serves as a shield. Gold fights the monster and pushes him down. Jayden uses Shark Mode against the monster.


They form the Samurai Megazord and Jayden enters with Mega Shark Mode. Gold uses Clawzord and its various modes. Monster holds down Clawzord and the Rangers ' blindside' him with Shark Zord and it attacks the monster. Monster lets go Clawzord. Sharkzord makes Samurai Shark Megazord. They destroy the monster. Later Mike feeds a cat. Jii congrats the team. Antonio talks about the Shark Disc. Kevin says he will be full of himself. Mike puts cat food in a bowl and gives it to Antonio. Antonio takes it and Jii says he will warm up food in the kitchen. Everyone laughs.
Review:
Mike's prank side has been dormant, I hope it comes out more. It was an interesting focus on Jii and Antonio but seem sort of  'on the surface' and didn't delve into too much. I LOVED the Bulk and Spike scenes, they reminded me more of Bulk and Skull more than anything else in the past episodes. Everyone is still complaining that this episodes doesn't explain much more about the Shark Zord but the Shinkenger episode this comes from didn't either.

And I feel both the Light Zord and Shark Zords had lackluster explanations. And the Lightzord seems to only move in Japanese footage. And the matching of the tunnels wasn't great because it was too bright in the new footage. They needed 'Light' but it barely 'Lit' anything. I remember how 'dark' it was in MMPR The Movie and this was no where near it. I love the Rainbow cockpit of the Shark Megazord.