Audio Cassette Trading Cards

During the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers boom, Saban’s Cool Kids Records in association with TW Kids released four audio cassettes telling episodic Power Rangers stories. Each of these four releases came with four limited edition bonus trading cards, some of which were signed. These cards are also sometimes referred to as the “bolt” or “helmetless” cards by fans.

Print advertisement for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Audio Entertainment.

From February through April 1995, Borden  (off-site link) promoted these TW Kids releases on their single cheese packs by offering miniature trading cards (front & back) as well as a discounted price on the “Day of the Dumpster” release by mail with proof-of-purchase.

On Fins and Needles

Released: October 1994

In the exciting episode of “On Fins and Needles,” Rita Repulsa™ casts a spell of rivalry on Tommy and Jason. She then creates a land shark programmed to destroy them.

  • Front of “Power Rangers”Back of “Power Rangers”
    Power Rangers
  • Front of “Jason”Back of “Jason”
    Jason
  • Front of “Tommy”Back of “Tommy”
    Tommy
  • Front of “Trini”Back of “Trini”
    Trini

Island of Illusion

Released: October 1994

In the exciting double episode of “Island of Illusion,” Rita Repulsa™ transports the Power Rangers to an island from another dimension. The suspense is thrilling when the Rangers must overcome their hidden fears to keep from vanishing under Rita’s spell.

  • Front of “White Ranger”Back of “White Ranger”
    White Ranger
  • Front of “Pink Ranger”Back of “Pink Ranger”
    Pink Ranger
  • Front of “Lord Zedd”Back of “Lord Zedd”
    Lord Zedd
  • Front of “Bulk & Skull”Back of “Bulk & Skull”
    Bulk & Skull

Lord Zedd’s Holiday Humbug

Released: December 1994

Alpha 5™ and Zordon™ are having a special Christmas celebration at the Command Center. Kids from all over the world are invited. Meanwhile, Lord Zedd™ is determined to shut down Christmas. It is a wicked plot using the evil Primator™ monster. Who will stop them?

  • Front of “Blue Ranger”Back of “Blue Ranger”
    Blue Ranger
  • Front of “Red Ranger”Back of “Red Ranger”
    Red Ranger
  • Front of “Black Ranger”Back of “Black Ranger”
    Black Ranger
  • Front of “Goldar”Back of “Goldar”
    Goldar

The White Album

Released: May 1995

Lord Zedd™ is more menacing than ever in the action-packed double episode of “WHITE LIGHT.” But Zordon™ and Alph 5™ create The White Ranger, the ultimate good, to battle pure evil. Join the Power Rangers™ and their new leader in their toughest battle yet.

The four limited edition trading cards in this release double as a puzzle - when their card backs are combined they create a signed image of the White Ranger.

  • Front of “White Ranger”Back of “White Ranger”
    White Ranger
  • Front of “White Tigerzord”Back of “White Tigerzord”
    White Tigerzord
  • Front of “Tommy”Back of “Tommy”
    Tommy
  • Front of “White Ranger”Back of “White Ranger”
    White Ranger