POWER RANGERS 1998 :|: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Bandai America's Power Rangers in Space Toys 1998 marks the fifth anniversary of Bandai America's Power Rangers toys -- one of the most popular and enduring action figure toy lines in history. In celebration of this milestone, Bandai launches Power Rangers in Space, the latest evolution of this phenomenally popular brand. During February 1998 "sweeps," the #1 children's weekly television show is blasting into space with a new team of Power Rangers, new weapons, and cool new vehicles for intergalactic travel. Aided by the mightily Astro Megazord, the Power Rangers in Space team continues in its quest to save and preserve the earth from all evil. Bandai America's new Power Rangers in Space toys include: 5-INCH LITE STAR POWER RANGERS IN SPACE ACTION FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA.; AVAIL FEB. Five muscular Power Rangers in Space figures. Push the button on the back of the figure to illuminate the front of the helmet and reveal the secret symbol for each Power Ranger. Sold separately, each comes with a two-piece AstroBlaster in a holster, a secret symbol, individual weapon that morphs with other Power Rangers weapons to create an every more powerful fighting machine, and additional battle accessories. Batteries are included. 5-INCH EVIL SPACE ALIENS APPROX. RETAIL $6.75 EA.; AVAIL FEB. Two new ESA, each with a unique action feature. ECLIPTOR Black alien architectural-sheathed skeleton with red-lined black cape and swinging sword action. CRATERITE In pink body suit and full head mask; head turns and "flaming" sword twirls in hand. 5-INCH ACTION ZORDS APPROX. RETAIL $6.00 EA.; AVAIL: FEB. & MAR Five new Zords: ASTRO MEGASHIP, ASTRO MEGAZORD, MEGA TANK, DELTA MEGAZORD AND MEGA WINGER--each with secret storage compartments and detailed interiors. Each comes with two one-inch, poseable Power Rangers figures, and additional accessories, and is sold separately. GALAXY GLIDERS APPROX. RETAIL $8.50 EA.; AVAIL JAN. Five powerful 4-inch articulated figures, each with a pull-back-activated glider. Each figure detaches from the glider and comes with its own AstroBlaster. ZORD ASSORTMENT APPROX. RETAIL $15.00 EA.; AVAIL: FEB. Three new Zords including the 8-inch ASTRO MEGAZORD and ASTRO DELTA MEGAZORD, each with sword, shield, and a punching action feature, and the ASTRO MEGASHIP with one-inch Galaxy Glider, mini-megaton and Shuttle, and secret compartments with ramps. SPIRAL SABER APPROX. RETAIL $14.00; AVAIL: JAN The Red Ranger's spinning spiral drill. This roll-play toy comes with a fork-tipped second attachment and requires 1 AA battery, not included. MULTI-QUADROBLASTER APPROX. RETAIL $21.00; AVAIL. JAN Four Power Ranger's weapons in one deluxe package: the Pink Ranger's satellite stunner; Blue Ranger's astro axe; Black Ranger's lunar lance and Yellow Ranger's stellar stunner. These four weapons can be played with individually, or morph to create the Quadroblaster. MULTI-SPIRAL QUADROBLASTER * Combination of two items above The Spiral Saber and Quadroblaster morph to create this super deluxe weapon. ASTRO BLASTER APPROX. RETAIL $15.00; AVAIL. JAN The sidearm of choice for the Power Rangers in Space. This deluxe role-play toy has trigger activated lights and sound and comes in two pieces with a removable, flexible hand blade with pop-out muzzle. Comes with a kid-sized holster and clip-on buckle. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included. ASTRO MORPHER APPROX. RETAIL $10.50; AVAIL JAN The new wrist band, multi-function power morpher for the Power Rangers in Space. Six individual codes activate a different play pattern. The first code starts the morphing sequence; second calls the Galaxy Gliders; third calls the MegaTank; fourth commands the computer; fifth calls the Astro MegaZord; and sixth enters into a game play pattern. There is a different sound and/or a digitized voice for each coded activity. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. DIGIMORPHER APPROX. RETAIL $10.00; AVAIL JUN. The multi-function power morpher of the Silver Ranger with a digitized voice, coded lights and sound. Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. 8-INCH TALKING POWER RANGERS IN SPACE APPROX. RETAIL $10.00 EA.; AVAIL: JUN. Five super heroes -- the Red, Blue, Black, Pink and Yellow Power Rangers in Space--each with a different phrase from the TV show. DELUXE GALAXY GLIDERS APPROX. RETAIL $10.00 EA.; AVAIL MAY Six deluxe gliders that morph from glider to cycle mode. Each comes with a 4-inch detachable Power Ranger figure that can ride in either cycle of glider mode. JUMBO MEGAZORD ASSORTMENT APPROX. RETAIL: $20.00; AVAIL APR. 18-inch tall versions of the Astro Megazord and Mega Voyager. The Jumbo Astro Megazord morphs from Zord mode to Megaship mode, with an Astro Shield and Astro Lance. The Jumbo Mega Voyager is formed by connecting five individual space vehicles together, and it has a secret compartment that is large enough to hold a 5-inch Power Ranger figure. DELUXE MEGA VOYAGER APPROX. RETAIL $40.00; AVAIL MAY The latest version of the traditional Power Rangers Megazord, it is a compilation of five Mega-V vehicles which can be played with individually, or morphed together to form the Mega Voyager. DELUXE MICRO PLAYSET APPROX. RETAIL $10 EA.; AVAIL MAY Two deluxe playsets, the Astro Delta Megazord and Mega Voyager, each with an assortment of armor and a one-inch Power Ranger figure. The playsets can be morphed together into several different play environments. 5-INCH ASTRO RANGER FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $6.00 EA.; AVAIL APR. The Red, Black, Blue, Yellow, Pink and Silver Astro Ranger, each with it's own powerful action weapon and Astro Blaster. Collect them all and morph all six of the Astro Power Ranger's weapons to form an even more powerful weapons. 5-INCH BATTLIZED POWER RANGERS FIGURES APPROX. RETAIL $8.00 EA.; AVAIL JUL. The Red, Black, Blue and Silver Battlized Ranger, each with special armor that attaches to the back or can be played with independently, and a wide assortment of accessories. 5-1/2-INCH MEGA LAUNCHING POWER RANGERS APPROX. RETAIL $6.00 EA.; AVAIL JULY The Red, Black, Blue and Silver Power Rangers, each with a powerful squeeze-activated flying weapon. DELUXE MEGA WINGER APPROX. RETAIL $25.00; AVAIL JUN. An exclusive 8-inch Silver Power Ranger talking figure with the Deluxe Mega Winger. The Silver Power Ranger has a voice chip and its own unique phrase, while the Mega Winger has push-button transformation from zord with weapons to a deluxe ready-to-role super shuttle. DELUXE SILVER RANGER ROVER APPROX. RETAIL: $15.00; AVAIL JULY A futuristic Silver Ranger Rover, with a 4-inch Silver Ranger figure. Explore new territory in Rover mode or add the Silver Glider to glide through the galaxy. The 4-inch figure attaches to both the Ranger Rover and Silver Glider. Bandai America's Power Rangers in Space toys are recommended for ages 4 and up, and are manufactured under an exclusive licensing agreement with Saban Entertainment, Inc. Return to Pressroom ADVERTISEMENT © Copyright 1998 Bandai America Incorporated