In 1997 Bandai America's Power Rangers toys begin their fifth consecutive year as the #1 male action figure toy line since their introduction in August of 1993. Bandai America marks this milestone with the most powerful line of Power Rangers ever- Power Rangers Turbo. All of the new toys are based on vehicle themes, adding a new turbo-charged dimension to Power Rangers play. Bandai America's Turbo Rangers is the newest generation of the Power Rangers toy phenomenon. Bandai's Power Rangers Turbo line includes action figures, vehicles, accessories and role-play toys based on the new movie from 20th Century Fox which opens nationwide in March of 1997. Power Rangers Turbo will also be featured in new episodes of the #1 rated TV series on the Fox Kids Network beginning in April and continuing through the 1997 Fall season. To keep the property fresh and exciting for kids, new characters and zords are periodically introduced. During the Spring TV Sweeps in May, a new character will be introduced, the Blue Senturion, with his official patrol zord, the Robo Racer. In September, Power Rangers shifts into overdrive with the powerful Rescue Megazord, and in November a mysterious character, the Phantom Ranger, joins the team. In addition to a multi-million dollar advertising and promotional campaign for the toy line, Bandai America has teamed up with K-Mart as an official sponsor of the K-Mart Kranefuss-Hass Winston Cup NASCAR Team, which makes its debut at the Daytona 500 in February. This agreement allows for Bandai to display the Turbo Rangers likenesses on the K-Mart Thunderbird, along with special promotional opportunities at racing events throughout the ten-month racing season. Through its sponsorship of Major League Soccer, Bandai America will also promote the Power Rangers Turbo toy line with character appearances and special events at Major League Soccer games. 5-INCH KEY DOUBLE ACTION TURBO RANGERS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL FEB The Blue, Pink, Red, Yellow and Green Turbo Ranger, each with two unique actions that are activated with a special key. (If the key is misplaced, the action features can be activated manually.) 5-INCH ACTION FEATURE EVIL SPACE ALIENS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL APR Griller, Elgar, Rygog and Chromite each exotically detailed, with special action features. 5-INCH ACTION FEATURE TURBO MEGAZORD APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA AVAIL FEB A lot of power in a small package! The friction action Turbo Megazord rolls forward and automatically stands up to fight. TURBO MORPHER APPROX. RETAIL $10.50; AVAIL MAR Like their favorite TV characters, kids can morph into action with the Turbo Morpher, which fits on the wrist and is activated by a key or with push buttons. Turbo Morpher is battery operated and features flashing lights and electronic sounds. AUTO BLASTER AND TURBO BLADE APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL FEB Kid-sized role-playing toys with flashing lights and two electronic sounds. Auto Blaster looks like a super sports car, but it's much more. Pull back on the spoiler and the body extends; a push button pops open the front end to reveal the Power Blaster. The set includes the Turbo Blade and a clip-on holster. TURBO CARTS & 4-INCH TURBO RANGERS APPROX. RETAIL $11.00 EA. AVAIL FEB When the Turbo Rangers need to get somewhere in a hurry, they use their Turbo Carts, five free-wheeling vehicles, each individually packaged with a 4-inch Turbo Ranger. TURBO R.A.M. APPROX RETAIL $28.00; AVAIL MAR The Turbo Robotic Arsenal Mobilizer. Kid-sized Turbo Rangers' weapons morph together to become this deluxe vehicle with exciting action features. Weapons can be played with individually or in two different vehicle modes. MINI TURBO R.A.M. APPROX. RETAIL $7.00; AVAIL FEB Miniature version of the above; individual weapons can be used with 5-inch Key Double Action Turbo Rangers. TURBO CHARGED TURBO ZORDS APPROX. RETAIL $6.00 EA; AVAIL APR Six two-inch, pull-back spring-activated powered vehicles, including Wind Fire, the Pink Ranger's sports car; Mountain Blaster, the Blue Ranger's blue truck; Dune Chaser, the Green Ranger's utility van; Desert Thunder, the Yellow Ranger's ATV; Red Lightning the Red Ranger's rocket-type sports car; and the Blue Senturion's official patrol car, Robo Racer. Packed two on a card for instant racing fun. DELUXE TURBO MEGAZORD APPROX. RETAIL $42.00; AVAIL MAR This impressive robot fighter consists of five separate Turbo Zord vehicles. The WhiteRanger's vehicle separates to become the arms; the Green and Yellow Ranger Turbo Zords become the legs; the Blue Ranger's vehicle becomes the torso; and the Red Ranger's vehicle becomes the head. The Deluxe Turbo Megazord also comes with a shield and sword. TURBO RANGERS BLUE SENTURION In May a special mini-series will introduce the Blue Senturion, a powerful robot from another planet, who brings with him a Zord and weaponry to help the Turbo Rangers. His arrival will be celebrated with contests and special promotions. KEY DOUBLE ACTION BLUE SENTURION APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL MAR 5-inch figure with key-activated double action. He draws his weapon and the lights on his chest change color. BLUE SENTURION & SENTURION CYCLE: APPROX. RETAIL $11.00; AVAIL MAR A 4-inch figure with free-rolling Senturion Cycle; accessories include a miniature Senturion Synergizer. ROBO RACER APPROX RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL FEB 5-inch Key Double Action Zord; raises and lowers both of his weapons. Accessories include a red transparent shield and interchangeable hand weapons. SENTURION SYNERGIZER APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL APR Kid-sized voice recorder and personal identifier with electronic light and sound. Morphs into three play modes including identifier, hand blaster, and sword. The child's recorded message can be played back in all three modes. DELUXE ROBO RACER APPROX. RETAIL $15.50; AVAIL APR The personal Zord of the Blue Senturion, the Robo Racer has flashing lights and electronic siren sound. Robo Racer also morphs into a modernistic patrol car for high speed chases. POWER RANGERS TURBO: FALL. 1997 The Power Rangers Turbo toy line shifts into overdrive for Fall with new vehicular themed figures, vehicles, play sets and accessories, and the Turbo Rescue Megazord, coinciding with the new TV Fall season episodes on the Fox Children's Network. 5-INCH TURBO SHIFTER ACTION FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL AUG Each of the Turbo Rangers with a gear shift lever on the back to activate two different special action features. 5-INCH EVIL SPACE ALIENS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA; AVAIL JUL Divatox, the Pirate Queen and leader, plus her henchmen--Amphibitor; Visceron and Hammeron each intricately detailed, with special action features. 8-INCH REPEAT ACTION TURBO RANGERS APPROX. RETAIL $11.00 EA; AVAIL JUL The five Turbo Rangers with wind-up repeat action features. The Blue, Pink and Red Turbo Rangers have a repeat punching action; the Yellow and Green Turbo Rangers have repeat karate chop action. 5-INCH TRIPLE ACTION TURBO RANGERS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL SEP Five figures, each with three action features automatically activated by squeezing the legs together: the head changes from teenager to Power Ranger mode, the chest plate morphs, and the Turbo Ranger does a "quick draw" with the Auto Blaster. 5-INCH TURBO RESCUE MEGAZORD APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL JUL A high detailed version of the Turbo Rescue Megazord, with unique turbo drilling action. 5-INCH ARTILLATRON APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL JUL Free-wheeling reconstruction action; automatically morphs from triple-deck Zord to Turbo Transport. 5-INCH X-RAY ZORDS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL SEP See the inner construction of the Turbo Megazord and Robo Racer through their clear plastic bodies; each comes with special accessories. TURBO RANGERS DELUXE VEHICLES APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL SEP Lightning Cruiser and Storm Blaster, each with an exclusive 4-inch metallic Turbo Ranger. Lightning Cruiser is a sleek sports car that morphs into a flying vehicle; Storm Blaster comes with a mini-Turbine Blaster that fits on the back of this ATV. Each sold separately. REAL METAL TURBO VEHICLES APPROX. RETAIL $4.50; AVAIL AUG For the first time -- Turbo Ranger Zords in die-cast metal and plastic. These heavy duty, free-wheeling vehicles include Red Lightning, Mountain Blaster, Robo Racer, Lightning Cruiser and Storm Blaster. Each sold separately. TURBO MEGAZORD PLAYSET APPROX. RETAIL $10.00; AVAIL SEP A 7-inch Turbo Megazord that opens to reveal a whole world of fun. It can be assembled in three different configurations; comes with six one-inch Turbo Rangers, two vehicles, and lots of fun accessories. DIVATOX'S SUBCRAFT PLAYSET APPROX. RETAIL $10.00; AVAIL OCT Replica of Divatox's Subcraft from the movie; opens to show interior playset with launch ramp for vehicles and other accessories. Comes with Divatox figure; Maligore figure, three Pod Monsters and a Pod. TURBO NAVIGATOR APPROX. RETAIL $28.00; AVAIL JUL Replicated from the movie version, the Turbo Navigator helps the Turbo Rangers find and capture the evil Divatox. This unique role-play toy has several different functions. In "lap top computer" mode it opens to reveal an interactive e LCD screen and map with a game to play; morphs to defender mode with a target-finding site. Can be combined with the Auto Blaster to become the Auto Blaster Defender. DELUXE TURBINE LASER APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL AUG Free-wheeling vehicle with detachable chassis; morphs to Flight Mode and into Laser Mode with trigger-activated sound and motion. For added play, the bodies of the Deluxe Turbo R.A.M. and the Turbine Laser are interchangeable on the chassis. DELUXE RESCUE MEGAZORD APPROX. RETAIL $45.00; AVAIL AUG Two times the morphing action! Each of the individual rescue vehiclesÑLightning Fire Tamer, Siren Blaster, Thunder Loader, Star Racer, and Wind Rescue morphs into a small individual fighting Zord; then they combine together to become the 12-inch Deluxe Rescue Megazord. TURBO RANGERS GARAGE PLAYSET APPROX. RETAIL $28.00; AVAIL SEP A deluxe playset with parking areas for all of the Zord vehicles. There's a crane to lift the vehicles, a turntable that can accommodate individual vehicles or the assembled Deluxe Rescue Megazord (sold separately), a hoist for service, ramps, and other accessories. Included in the playset is a bonus figure, Lerigot, a star character from the movie. This special figure is not available elsewhere in the line. THE PHANTOM RANGER In November of 1997 a new major character will be introduced into the TV series, the mysterious Phantom Ranger, who helps the Turbo Rangers in their fight against evil. The Phantom Ranger will be a key continuing character in future episodes of the show. 5-INCH TURBO SHIFTER PHANTOM RANGER ACTION FIGURE APPROX. RETAIL $6.75; AVAIL AUG A shiny black figure with silver accents. The gear shift mechanism opens the chest cavity to reveal spinning turbine; thigh guards open manually. 8-INCH REPEAT ACTION PHANTOM RANGER APPROX. RETAIL $11.00; AVAIL SEP The Phantom Ranger with wind-up,"quick-draw" action. ARTILLATRON. THE TURBO TRANSPORT APPROX. RETAIL $45.00; AVAIL AUG Deluxe 18-inch Turbo Transport can hold all of the Deluxe Turbo Megazord or Deluxe Rescue Megazord vehicles. The three-tiers of the Artillatron can be separated and hitched together to create a free-rolling transport vehicle that is over two feet long.