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1995 fan letter to Tommy Oliver

October 24, 2009 Leave a comment

No Pink Spandex pulled this from the archives published in the June 30, 1995 issue of The Hartford Courant.

Changes to TMNT-featured PR episodes?

October 22, 2009 Leave a comment

Nick has purchased the rights to the TMNT CGI TV series, set to debut in 2012. There is also plans between Nick and Paramount Pictures to develop a film (also planned for 2012).

Some fans are wondering what will become of In Space episodes “Save Our Ship” and “Shell Shocked”. Will there be any edits? Join in on the talk over at RangerCrew.

Categories: Discussion, In Space

Thanks to Spandex Report

October 22, 2009 Leave a comment

I’d like to thank the Spandex Report for giving the Portal a mention in their October 18th edition!

Note: we haven’t been able to keep up with much podcast coverage, nor other smaller fandom coverage such as new web projects, videos, etc. So from now on please visit the Spandex Report for all things covered of that nature. Thanks!

Categories: Fandom in General

Star Points RangerCrew Discussion threads

October 18, 2009 Leave a comment
Categories: Discussion

Ultraman: The Complete Series review

October 18, 2009 Leave a comment

Portion of IGN’s review:

This series eventually evolved into Ultraman, a show about a giant, skyscraper-sized extraterrestrial being that protects us from equally gigantic monsters, aliens, dinosaurs and other nefarious foes. Each week, Ultraman faces off against fantastically fun villains, destroying towns, villages, forests and cities along the way.

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Categories: Reviews, Ultraman

Bandai sets up Facebook account

October 18, 2009 Leave a comment
Categories: Social Networks

Saban interested in Arab television network

October 17, 2009 Leave a comment

Haim Saban is reportedly interested in purchasing 50% of the Arabic news network Al Jazzera. Talks between the company and Saban are ongoing.

Categories: Haim Saban

Disney remasters MMPR, New Toys on the way!

October 17, 2009 Leave a comment

The 1993 series will return to television on ABC Kids in January 2010. Bandai will be releasing a new line of toys to coincide with the return (toy advertisement here).

Categories: MMPR, Toys

RPM Volumes 3 and 4 to be Amazon exclusive

October 17, 2009 Leave a comment

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Volume 3: Mastering the Machines and 4: Revved-up Rescue are to be sold exclusively through the online shopping site, however no word as to when. A sneak peek of next year’s MMPR remastered series is included amongst the bonus feature.

Source: TVShowsOnDVD.com

Categories: R.P.M

Bandai launces “Power Up Video Challenge”

October 17, 2009 Leave a comment

Bandai has launched the “Power Rangers Power Up Video Challenge” in which those who enter have to end the story of the video viewable on Bandai’s website. Endings need to either consist of photographs or a video. Contest ends December 15, 2009 at midnight Pacific time. Contest specifics also at the link.

Categories: Contests, Toys