POWER RANGERS
Power Rangers is a legendary American multimedia superhero franchise created by Haim Saban and Toei Company, adapted from Japan's Super Sentai series. Spanning over three decades, the franchise's iconic action figures, Zord vehicle systems, and role-play collectibles have been produced across major master toy eras by Bandai America, Hasbro, and Playmates Toys.
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Overview
Power Rangers is a premier action figure and merchandise franchise based on Toei Company's long-running Super Sentai property.
While often associated with major toy manufacturers, historical record clarifies that the master toy licensing has been held primarily by Bandai America (1993–2018), Hasbro (2018–2024), and Playmates Toys starting in 2025.
The toy line encompasses mass-market figures, combining Zords, role-play Morphers, and specialized collector series such as Bandai's Legacy Collection and Hasbro's 6-inch Lightning Collection. Positioned for both children and adult collectors, the line spans basic articulated play figures up to die-cast metal replicas and highly detailed screen-accurate figures.
History
The franchise debuted in 1993 with Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, accompanied by a Bandai America toy line that became an unprecedented cultural phenomenon and caused nationwide retail shortages.
Saban Entertainment produced the series until 2001, when Disney acquired the property during Power Rangers Wild Force and shifted television production to New Zealand.
Haim Saban re-acquired the franchise in 2010 under Saban Brands, partnering with Nickelodeon for television broadcasts and continuing with Bandai for toys. In 2018, Hasbro bought the franchise outright for $522 million, introducing internal toy production through series like Beast Morphers, Dino Fury, and Cosmic Fury. Following corporate restructuring, Hasbro signed a multi-year global licensing partnership with Playmates Toys in 2025 to manage future mass-market toy lines.
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Features
• Auto-Morphin / Flip-Head Mechanism: Bandai's original 1993 hallmark action feature allowing figures to switch between teenage identity and helmeted Ranger mode. • Zord Combination Systems: Modular mechanical Zords that combine into full-sized Megazord robot figures.
• Bandai Legacy Collection Standards: Collector-focused releases featuring die-cast metal components, premium paint application, and screen-accurate sculpts. • Hasbro Lightning Collection Standards: 6-inch scale action figures equipped with photo-real digital head painting, over 20 points of articulation, swappable unmasked heads, and blast effect pieces. • Role-Play & Prop Replicas: Full-scale Morphers, Power Coins, and electronic weapons featuring show-accurate lights and sound effects.
Waves & Series
• 1993: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 1 Toy Line - Bandai) • 1994: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2 Line) • 1995: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie Toy Line • 1995: Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3) / Alien Rangers Line • 1996: Power Rangers Zeo Line • 1997: Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie & Power Rangers Turbo Line • 1998: Power Rangers in Space Line • 1999: Power Rangers Lost Galaxy Line • 2000: Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Line • 2001: Power Rangers Time Force Line • 2002: Power Rangers Wild Force Line • 2003: Power Rangers Ninja Storm Line (Disney Era Starts) • 2004: Power Rangers Dino Thunder Line • 2005: Power Rangers S.P.D.
Line • 2006: Power Rangers Mystic Force Line • 2007: Power Rangers Operation Overdrive Line • 2008: Power Rangers Jungle Fury Line • 2009: Power Rangers RPM Line • 2011–2012: Power Rangers Samurai / Super Samurai Line (Neo-Saban Era) • 2013–2014: Power Rangers Megaforce / Super Megaforce & Bandai Legacy Collection Debut • 2015–2016: Power Rangers Dino Charge / Dino Super Charge Line • 2017: Saban's Power Rangers Lionsgate Movie Line • 2017–2018: Power Rangers Ninja Steel / Super Ninja Steel Line • 2019–2020: Power Rangers Beast Morphers & Hasbro Lightning Collection Debut (Hasbro Era) • 2021–2022: Power Rangers Dino Fury Line • 2023: Power Rangers Cosmic Fury & 30th Anniversary Line • 2025: Playmates Toys Global License Line & Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Re-Ignition Remaster Line
Iconic Items
1993 Bandai Auto-Morphin Red Ranger — The iconic original 8-inch flip-head action figure that launched the toy craze in 1993., 1993 Bandai Deluxe Megazord — The original transformable 5-Zord combination set, considered the centerpiece of the original toy line., Bandai Legacy Collection Die-Cast Megazord — A premium collector-targeted reissue featuring die-cast metal parts and high-end show accuracy., Hasbro Lightning Collection Lord Drakkon — A highly sought-after 6-inch collector figure based on the evil alternate Tommy Oliver from BOOM!
Studios comics., Hasbro Lightning Collection Ranger Slayer — Detailed 6-inch figure depicting the alternate universe Kimberly Hart from the Shattered Grid comic arc.
Collecting
Power Rangers collecting spans over three decades of distinct manufacturing eras, creating a diverse secondary market. Mint-in-box original 1993 Bandai releases—particularly Auto-Morphin figures and original Deluxe Megazords—fetch top value due to historic nationwide shortages during their initial run.
Discontinued collector lines like Bandai's Legacy Collection and Hasbro's Lightning Collection have steadily appreciated in value following their production wrap. With Playmates Toys entering a global licensing partnership in 2025, early vintage Bandai and Hasbro runs have established themselves as key historical milestones for serious collectors.
Trivia
• Marvel's Stan Lee attempted to pitch a Super Sentai adaptation (Sun Vulcan) to US television networks in the late 1970s, but all major networks turned it down. • Haim Saban originally conceived the idea for Power Rangers after watching Chodenshi Bioman in a hotel room during a business trip to Japan in the 1980s.
• The initial 1993 Bandai Power Rangers toy release caused nationwide store shortages across the United States due to unexpected demand. • In May 2018, Hasbro acquired the entire Power Rangers franchise from Saban Brands for $522 million. • Power Rangers Cosmic Fury (2023) was the first season where the main Ranger team wore original suits designed by Hasbro rather than adapted Japanese Super Sentai suits.
