Hasbro’s Lightning Collection

Do you collect Lightning Collection figures?

As a collector who collects specific favorite teams, what is your preference for how to handle improvements/advancements in Lightning Collection figure articulation (i.e. new neck joint, pinless technology, etc.) for Ranger teams that have already been partially released?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they collect Lightning Collection figures from specific favorite teams.

What is your one favorite Lightning Collection figure released so far?

With over 140 different figures to choose from, answers spanned the entire gamut - from the very first wave released to figures currently on shelves as part of wave 13.

1. The most frequent response - given by 6.5% of respondents - was the impeccable Mighty Morphin Finster, which also remains the #1 favorite amongst collectors on LightningCollectors.com  (off-site link).
2. For the second year in a row, second place belongs to a Power Rangers Turbo figure released within the six months - Turbo Blue Senturion, chosen by 5.5% of respondents.
3. Rounding out the top four were a couple figures that elicited some less-than-positive responses when originally released, Wave 7’s Mighty Morphin Green Ranger (4.9%) and the Walgreen’s-exclusive Dino Thunder White Ranger (4.8%)

Of all the possibilities, what is the one character you most want to see released in figure-form as part of the Lightning Collection?

With a seemingly endless number of possible characters to select from, no single response was given by over 5% of respondents. However, the Top 3 spots belong to the same Top 3 from last year, albeit in a slightly different order.

1. Last year’s runner-up moves up to #1, with 4.8% of respondents calling for a release of Time Force’s Quantum Ranger.
2. Slipping to #2, but still increasing its overall percentage, Lightspeed Rescue’s Titanium Ranger (4.7%).
3. The final slot in the top 3 goes to a technically invalid choice (as it’s not one character), but they are an inseparable duo - Bulk & Skull were named by 3.1% of those surveyed.

What do you feel is the current direction of the quality of Lightning Collection figures?

How would you rate recent Hasbro Lightning Collection figure releases in terms of quality?

What is your one biggest complaint with the quality of Lightning Collection products?

This question was only asked of those respondents who rated recent Lightning Collection figure releases as Fair, Poor, or Very Poor.

Note that many responses, due to their free form nature, sometimes fell into more than one of the below complaints.

1. 22% of responses contained the word “paint”. Whether it’s a lack of paint applications or sloppy paint applications, “paint” once again topped the list.
2. 20% of responses mentioned issues with “quality”, both in regards to quality control mishaps as well as just overall quality in general.
3. 19% of respondents complained of the “joints” on the figures, specifically issues with the neck join (head-swapping) and the wobbliness of the new “drop-down” hips.

Have you personally ever purchased a Lightning Collection figure and discovered some type of defect that resulted in your returning or exchanging it?

Which teams are you interested in purchasing future Lightning Collection figures from? Select all that apply.

Percentages represent the portion of total survey respondents who selected the series.

Respondents who selected “Other” were asked to specify what other series they were interested in:

1. 24% of users who specified an “Other” series mentioned unused Super Sentai series, with Dairanger mentioned specifically the most often.
2. 16% of users who specified an “Other” series mentioned BeetleBorgs, often specifically referencing the Machine Empire Generals featured in Forever Red.
3. 15% of users who specified an “Other” series mentioned crossovers/collaborations, though rarely specified any specific IP to collab with.

Please rank the series you would potentially purchase Lightning Collection figures from in the future.

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they would be interested in purchasing Lightning Collection figures from at least one specific series.

While the previous question measures the series as if all are equal, this question is meant to demonstrate how passionate respondents are about the various series.

Results are weighted based on individual rankings. A “perfect score” would be achieved if every respondent who would purchase any Lightning Collection figure ranked a given series #1.

Which teams have you previously purchased Lightning Collection figures from? Select all that apply.

Have you purchased any previously released Lightning Collection figures of recurring villains (i.e. Rita, Zedd, Astronema, Ecliptor, etc.)?

Are you interested in purchasing Lightning Collection figures of additional recurring villains in the future?

What is the one unreleased/unannounced recurring villain at the top of your must-have list?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they would be interested in purchasing figures of recurring villains in the future.

94% of respondents who answered Yes to the previous question provided an answer to this one.

1. Almost 11% of respondents named last year’s numero uno, Rito Revolto.
2. Just over six-and-a-half percent of those surveyed named never-before-action-figured Darkonda while six percent named the previous season’s main antagonist, Divatox.
3. Rounding out the top 5 were Ransik (returning to the top five after being knocked out last year) and Zen-Aku, both with roughly five percent.

Have you purchased any previously released Lightning Collection figures of “monsters of the week” (i.e. King Sphinx, Pudgy Pig, Eye Guy, Snizzard, etc.)?

Are you interested in purchasing Lightning Collection figures of additional “monsters of the week” in the future?

What is the one unreleased/unannounced “monster of the week” at the top of your must-have list?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they would be interested in purchasing figures of “monster of the week” in the future.

84% of respondents who answered Yes to the previous question provided an answer to this one.

With literally hundreds of possible answers, it likely won’t come as a surprise that the majority of monsters named were named only once or twice. That said, it is notable that, once again, no single non-Mighty Morphin monster was named by more than 1.5% of participants.

1. Named by just over 9% of participants, the only remaining monster who has placed in each of our annual surveys that still does not have a Lightning Collection figure - Knasty Knight.
2. One of last year’s runners-up was named by just over 6% - Madame Woe.
3. Bones (just under 6%) and Shellshock (just under 5%) round out the top four.

Have you purchased any previously released Lightning Collection figures of “disposable baddies” (i.e. Putties, Tengas, Cogs, etc.)?

Have you purchased multiples of any previously released Lightning Collection “disposable baddies” (i.e. “army building”)?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they had purchased “disposable baddies” figures in the past.

Are you interested in purchasing Lightning Collection figures of additional “disposable baddies” in the future?

What is the one unreleased/unannounced “disposable baddie” at the top of your must-have list?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they would be interested in purchasing of additional “disposable baddies” in the future.

86% of respondents who answered Yes to the previous question provided an answer to this one.

1. Placing first for the second year in a row, the Quantrons absolutely crushed the competition, being the choice of nearly 1 in 3 respondents. And, it should be noted, that this number would likely be even higher if those who merely answered “Power Rangers in Space” or the like clarified if they meant that season’s Quantrons or Craterites.
2. Also standing pat at #2 from last year’s survey, the Piranhatrons (7%) remain unreleased as the streak of chronological foot soldiers was broken with the release of the Putrids.
3. Rounding out the top four are the Krybots (overdue with the S.P.D. core team now complete) and the Cyclobots, both with over 5% of the vote.

Almost every grunt throughout the show’s history received at least one vote.

Have you purchased or are you planning to purchase any of the “Remastered” Mighty Morphin Lightning Collection figures?

What is the one Lightning Collection figure you own (if any) that would most benefit from a “Remastered” release and what improvements do you think it needs?

1. Time Force Red Ranger was the figure singled out the most, selected by over 7% of respondents.
2. Perhaps unsurprising given the six figures Remastered so far, the original Lightning Collection figure - Mighty Morphin White Ranger - was named by 6.5%.
3. Coming in at third place is perhaps the most infamous of the QC error poster children, Dino Thunder White Ranger (5.5%).

What factors might contribute to you purchasing a Lightning Collection figure for a character you already own?

1. Mentioned by an astonishing 43% of those surveyed, accessories were easily the number one answer on this one. Users often mentioned the inclusion of all standard team weapon variants (e.g. all three Blade Blaster modes) as well as consistency of weapons across the whole team (e.g. Quasar Sabers/Quasar Launchers).
2. Over 19% of respondents mentioned paint - more paint, consistent paint, correctly colored paint, properly applied paint - you get the idea.
3. Over 18% of respondents called for different and/or improved portraits (or, as applicable, their proper inclusion in the first place).

For you personally, how would you rank the importance of the inclusion of swappable heads (aka “portraits”, “civilian heads”) with Lightning Collection figures?

How would you rate the quality of recent swappable heads included with Lightning Collection figures?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that the inclusion of swappable heads was Slightly Important, Moderately Important, Important, or Very Important.

For you personally, how would you rank the importance of the inclusion of Ranger-specific arsenal accessories (i.e. swords, blasters, etc.) with Lightning Collection figures?

How would you rate the variety/selection of recent accessories included with Lightning Collection figures?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that the inclusion of Ranger-specific arsenal accessories was Slightly Important, Moderately Important, Important, or Very Important.

For you personally, how would you rank the importance of the inclusion of blast effect pieces with Lightning Collection figures?

Have you purchased any previously released Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project zords (i.e. Dino Megazord, Dragonzord, Astro Megazord)?

Are you interested in purchasing Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project zords in the future?

What is the one unreleased/unannounced Zord Ascension Project zords at the top of your must-have list?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they would be interested in purchasing Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project zords.

92% of respondents who answered Yes to the previous question provided an answer to this one.

1. 10% of respondents want to see Hasbro’s take on the Mighty Morphin Thunder Megazord, which would be HUGE if they stick with the 1:144 scale.
2. For the second year in a row, number two goes to the Megazord we were left wanting after Bandai America lost the license, Mighty Morphin’s Shogun Megazord (6%).
3. Two zords tied with just under 5% of the vote - the (rumored/leaked/???) White Tigerzord and the Ninja Megazord.
4. Finally, missing the top 3 by a single vote, the Delta Squad Megazord from S.P.D.

For you personally, how would you rank the importance of Lightning Collection Zord Ascension Project releases maintaining a consistent 1:144 scale?

Do you generally watch Hasbro Lightning Collection streaming events such as “Fan First Fridays”?

How would you rate recent Hasbro Lightning Collection streaming events?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they generally watch Hasbro Lightning Collection streaming events.

Do you generally pre-order Lightning Collection figures?

Do you generally pre-order Lightning Collection figures via Hasbro Pulse?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they generally pre-order Lightning Collection figures.

Do you generally pre-order individual Lightning Collection figures from multiple places in an attempt to get the figures as soon as possible?

This question was only asked of those respondents who reported that they generally pre-order Lightning Collection figures.

Do you collect Super7 ULTIMATES! Power Rangers figures?

Do you collect Super7 ReAction Power Rangers figures?

What is the one thing you would like to see more of in the Lightning Collection?

79% of those who took the survey provided a response to this question.

1. Nearly 12% of respondents agree with the webmaster and called for more bad guys, often citing specific seasonal “big bads” that may not have ever received toy representation previously.
2. Just under 10% of respondents expressed an interest in more Ranger teams, often naming specific favorite teams they are hoping to see started soon.
3. 8% of respondents requested more roleplay items - helmets, morphers, weapons, etc.

What is the one thing you would like to see less of in the Lightning Collection?

79% of those who took the survey provided a response to this question.

1. 14% of respondents want to see less Mighty Morphin Power Rangers in the Lightning Collection. This notably included many people who self-identified as fans of MMPR but who want to see its dominance of the Lightning Collection toned down.
2. Almost 12% of respondents want to see better quality control, both in terms of final factory output and the elimination of errors before designs are sent to the factory.
3. And 11% of respondents are tired of repaints/repacks/reissues, with many specifically expressing frustration (again) with MMPR oversaturation.

Are there any other items you’d like to see released as part of the Lightning Collection?

73% of those who took the survey provided a response to this question.

1. Almost 23% expressed interest in seeing more collector’s grade morphers, with multiple people expressing confusion at the repeated color variants of the original Power Morpher.
2. 19% of respondents want roleplay weapons, with many specifically awaiting potential releases of the Power Axe and Power Bow to complete the Power Blaster.
3. And over 10% mentioned bad guys, with a clear preference for recurring villains over monsters du jour or cannon fodder.