Brad

[Ranger Retrocenter @retrocenter]

32 years ago this week saw the filming of the MMPR season 2 premiere: the two-part story named "The Return of Lord Zed".

Cluster #17 was a 9-day shoot involving exteriors at Rowher Flats for the dirt biking and new stock footage Zedd's Chamber and the Thunderzord cockpits.

[Brad @passwordisfail]

@PowerVidIO @retrocenter PFM?

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@retrocenter You fessed up on the other thread, so does that mean this one is real and not another April Fools' joke?

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@razzle1337 What's the story behind this photo? There are so many "spot the difference" quirks compared to the suits seen in the actual movie.

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@PR_Media_Info Thanks for sharing! Hmm. It says Preparation Date: 12/15/94 and Release Date TBA. But all sources say the VHS was released Oct '94. 🤔

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@PR_Media_Info Good thing Haim Saban and Shuki Levy were so well-compensated with music royalties. They must've spent a lot of time composing all those songs. 🤡

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@OiToast @retrocenter Hahaha! 😅

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@retrocenter The two feat. 5-Ranger team in front of low trees (bushes?)... Now that feels new to me!

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@retrocenter Second row photo #1 of 6-Ranger team is, I believe, an outtake -- but extremely similar to a shot that was used.. VERY sparingly in my experience. Shame as I think it looks great

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"Rush to get Power Rangers toys". 1994 news archive footage. Counterfeiters (bootlegs), scalpers, frustrated parents, confused adults wondering what the appeal could be. And one lady who acquires her rare toys using "a computer system". https://t.co/GEAXAuAbOT
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[Brad @passwordisfail]

@retrocenter So, so cool. Many thank yous for sharing!

[Ranger Retrocenter @retrocenter]

I’ve shared this a few times in various places but this is the first time I’ve actually framed it for display. This is JDF’s audition script for MMPR. About 20 years ago, JDF seemed to be pretty done with PR and was liquidating all the memorabilia he had in storage. I was put in touch with him and given the chance to pick up a few items, almost all of them managed to make it through the post too. This has become one of the most special ones, since it’s an absolute one of a kind item.

It’s cheap fax paper, worn and yellowed with age. It won’t lost forever, it’s been stored away since I got it but I think it’s time to bring it out.

You can see that the scene is between Victor and Zack- Victor was the original name for Jason. Presumably this is a re-use of the sides used to audition for Jason, since the character of Tommy was originally called Rocky at this point.

[Brad @passwordisfail]

Graded JP MMPR:TM promo VHS. 🫠 @PR_Media_Info @PowerVidIO
https://t.co/0ybJdJwefi

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@retrocenter They're all simultaneously attacking the poor monster. Would Zordon approve of such behaviour?

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@retrocenter Was one of these takes from the actual video shoot, or are they all later overdubs?

(Is this AI audio separation?)

[Brad @passwordisfail]

@retrocenter Too cool! Was the book Jurassic Park big in Japan?? I'm surprised he would've paid attention to news about film rights, that long before movie pre-production.

So Dragon Quest... Dragon Ranger?

What's the source for the art and interview(s)?

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@retrocenter @Dusk_geist Cast/crew mentioned that toys were purchased from specialty shops carrying the JP imports. Since those wouldn't be using the typical supply chain, maybe they retained stock?

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@retrocenter @JRa1amrez Same beach location as the unmorphed scenes at the start of the episode? Maybe?

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@bougiegentleman @retrocenter Love it!!

[Power Rangers Media Info @PR_Media_Info]

Currently ✨away from scanner✨ but… some BeetleBorgs content coming soon!