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I, Eye Guy

Revisiting Power Rangers is a project which compares the video of the original airings of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers with that of the reversioned ones which aired on ABC Kids in 2010. For the most part, we leave it to the fan to make their own (educated) decisions on whether the changes are improvements or not.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) versus Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (2010)
MMPR logo at the end of the opening credits Is that Regda 2? A space shuttle approaches the moon
MMPR logo at the end of the opening credits Is that Phantom Ranger’s Power Ruby? A glowing light in the distance (at night).
MMPR logo at the end of the opening credits Wait a second... Two astronauts go to check it out (at night).
Static shot of the Earth as seen in the opening credits The segue of the rehashing of Day of the Dumpster into the opening segment is much better than what they had been doing, but as they’re still cutting stuff from the episodes, the need to -add- stuff for time seems odd. Static shot of the Earth.
Zack enjoying the virtual reality experience That is not Zack trying to look like Cyclops. This is Zack trying to look like Cyclops. Zack enjoying the virtual reality experience and shooting red beams from his eyes.
Fade to black for a commercial break. In 1993, we change scenes; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode before a commercial break. Eye Guy arrives in Rita’s palace
Fade to black for a commercial break. In 1993, we change scenes; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode before a commercial break. Eye Guy’s main eye
Fade to black for a commercial break. In 1993, we change scenes; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode before a commercial break. Eye Guy’s main eye ensnares a child on Regda 2
Fade to black for a commercial break. In 1993, we change scenes; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode before a commercial break. Eye Guy’s main eye ensnares Willie
Fade to black for a commercial break. In 1993, we change scenes; in 2010, we foreshadow the rest of the episode before a commercial break. Willie’s cap falls to the ground in the park
Kimberly kicks a Putty BIFF! Kimberly kicks a Putty as a comic “BIFF!” appears on screen
Zack kicks a Putty BAM! Zack kicks a Putty as a comic “BAM!” appears on screen
Trini kicks a Putty POW! Trini kicks a Putty as a comic “POW!” appears on screen
Bulk’s pants drop, revealing boxer shorts Oops! Bulk’s pants drop as a comic “Oops!” appears on screen, obscuring his boxer shorts
Skull’s punch is caught in Zack’s hand Snap! Skull’s punch is caught in Zack’s hand as a comic “Snap!” appears on screen
Jason ducks under Bulk’s roundhouse punch DUCK! Jason ducks under Bulk’s roundhouse punch as a comic “DUCK!” appears on screen
Billy flips Bulk over his head FLIP! Billy flips Bulk over his head as a comic “FLIP!” appears on screen
Bulk and Skull emerge dressed in drag In 1993, we have Bulk and Skull dressed in drag; in 2010, we have Disney EMPHASIZING Bulk and Skull in drag. Bulk and Skull emerge dressed in drag amidst disco lights
Bulk and Skull in drag In 1993, we have Bulk and Skull dressed in drag; in 2010, we have Disney EMPHASIZING Bulk and Skull in drag. Bulk and Skull in drag cut-out from the background
Willie spins in the contraption in Eye Guy’s Internal Vortex The amount of footage shown of Willie in Eye Guy’s Internal Vortex is shorter in 2010. [Scene Missing]
The original pre-morph sequence lightning bolt graphic. Lightning bolt. The updated pre-morph sequence lightning bolt graphic.
The Rangers pose battle ready Sometimes these are better than others. The Rangers pose battle ready in front of a stylistic background
Black Ranger prepares Power Axe for Power Blaster formation Mastodon logo Black Ranger prepares Power Axe for Power Blaster formation with Power Coin symbol in the background
Pink Ranger prepares Power Bow for Power Blaster formation Pterodactyl logo Pink Ranger prepares Power Bow for Power Blaster formation with Power Coin symbol in the background
Yellow Ranger prepares Power Daggers for Power Blaster formation Sabertooth Tiger logo Yellow Ranger prepares Power Daggers for Power Blaster formation with Power Coin symbol in the background
Blue Ranger prepares Power Lance for Power Blaster formation Triceratops logo Blue Ranger prepares Power Lance for Power Blaster formation with Power Coin symbol in the background
Red Ranger prepares to leap up and complete the Power Ranger Glowing with power. Red Ranger, glowing, prepares to leap up and complete the Power Ranger
Red Ranger completes the Power Blaster and Tyrannosaurus logo over a team weapon. Red Ranger completes the Power Blaster with Power Coin symbol in the background
Power Rangers stand ready to fire the Power Blaster Shiny Rangers! Power Rangers, glowing, stand ready to fire the Power Blaster
Blue Ranger peers downward Ranger profiles as a commercial bumper? Not a bad idea. Jason’s profile on a Billy focus episode? Not a good idea. Splitscreen profile for Jason
Establishment shot of the Command Center Ranger profiles as a commercial bumper? Not a bad idea. Jason’s profile on a Billy focus episode? Not a good idea. Splitscreen profile for Jason
Tyrannosaurus raises from its hiding spot Red Ranger Tyrannosaurus! Tyrannosaurus raises from its hiding spot with a comic book graphic saying “Red Ranger Tyrannosaurus!”
Mastodon raises from its hiding spot Black Ranger Mastodon! Mastodon raises from its hiding spot with a comic book graphic saying “Black Ranger Mastodon!”
Triceratops raises from its hiding spot Blue Ranger Triceratops! Triceratops raises from its hiding spot with a comic book graphic saying “Blue Ranger Triceratops!”
Sabertooth Tiger raises from its hiding spot Yellow Ranger Sabertooth Tiger! Sabertooth Tiger raises from its hiding spot with a comic book graphic saying “Yellow Ranger Sabertooth Tiger!”
Pterodactyl raises from its hiding spot Pink Ranger Pterodactyl! Pterodactyl raises from its hiding spot with a comic book graphic saying “Pink Ranger Pterodactyl!”
The Rangers and Willie at the Science Fair End credits now run over the last act of the episode to save time. Compared to the old way, the credits are arguably more readable now. The Rangers and Willie at the Science Fair as end credits roll
Freeze frame with Executive Producer credits COLORS! Freeze frame with the rest of the end credits and a repeated radial patterned background with Bulk and Skull cut-out.