For over 15 years now, Funko has been capturing all corners of the pop-culture world with its extensive line of Pop! figures. FromStar Warsto Marvel to DCtoMy Hero Academia, if there’s a popular franchise out there, it’s extremely likely Funko has made at least a handful of Pop! figures for it. The beloved 1995Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movieis the latest to join the Funko family.
The very first feature film in the franchise,Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Moviesees the titular heroes facing off against the recently freed Ivan Ooze, who’s joined by other classic villains like Rita Repulsa, Lord Zedd, and Goldar. ThoughMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Moviewasn’t a hit with critics at the time, its core demographic loved it, and it’s still got a passionate following all these decades later. To celebrate the 30th anniversary, Funko has just released a wave of new Pop! figures based on the nostalgic movie.
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The whole squad is here in Funko’s newMighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movieline. Fans can pick up all of the classic Rangers, including a Funko site-exclusive Green Ranger, who’s wielding the Dragon Dagger. A super-sizedNinja Megazordis also available, coming with a sleek metallic finish. And last but not least, there’s the iconic villain of the movie, Ivan Ooze, in all of his purple glory.
Funko’s Jason Bischoff Discusses Designing These Power Rangers Movie Pops
Game Rant recently sat down with Funko’s Jason Bischoff, VP of Licensing and Business Development. Bischoff gave some intriguing insights into the design process behind thesePower RangersPop!s, along with sharing some of his personal history with the franchise, and teasing what could be on the horizon for Funko andPower Rangers' collaborative efforts.This interview has been edited for brevity and clarity.
Q: How long has this Power Rangers movie line been in the works?
A:Whilst the immediate line has been in the works for the better part of fourteen months, the ask to do this version of the Rangers is far older than that. Suffice it to say, more than fourteen months, but less than a few thousand years in a hyperlock chamber.
Q: These are not the first Power Rangers Pops. What details or design decisions went into making the MMPR movie Pops distinct?
A:The 90s movie suits are (to me) the Ranger fantasy perfected. The suits are clearly elevated and distinct. I love the flexible, segmented armor accents and slightly-exaggerated design features. Funko’s design team meticulously captured every detail, including each Ranger’s Ninjetti coin, based on never-before-seen reference we received from the incredible team at Hasbro. The sculpts are gorgeous. And for eagle-eyed fans, you may notice Pink Ranger rocking her movie-exclusive Pterodactyl Thunder Whip, and Yellow Ranger shining bright with her glow-in-the-dark Power Beam headlamps!
Q: The Power Rangers movie was a major moment for 90s kids. What has it been like to recapture that nostalgia through these Funko Pops?
A:At the risk of oversharing, I may have spent the summer of 1995 listening to nothing but the MMPR: The Movie soundtrack, and playing in creeks with a movie White Ranger toy I pulled from a Happy Meal. Working on this line has felt a bit like those endless months, dumb grin on my face and all.
Q: Is there a particular Pop or detail on a Pop that you are most proud of how it turned out?
A:The fact that this line exists at all is a point of pride, especially for those folks on both sides of the fence that never lost hope. That said, seeing the Falcon coin on White Ranger’s chest brings back all the feels.
Q: Although this release hits a lot of the expected characters, there are still more things Funko could do with the movie, like Pop Rides for the individual Zords or Pops for characters like Dulcea. What do you think of that?
A: I totally agree! There’s a lot more we can mine here if fans show up in force. I’d personally love to see some Ninjetti Rangers (different from the versions we did for our Digital Pop! series), or Alpha. But if I could do anything, it might be Zordon’s resurrection scene, with all of the Rangers encircling their mentor’s tube, helmets off, with their arms extended to one another.
Q: Everyone has a favorite era and a favorite ranger. What are yours?
A:I had the good fortune of being a part of the franchise for three-and-a-half years. Selfishly, it’s that time. Getting to work with incredible, talented friends, getting to meet so many of my heroes (and discovering that they’re even better than the people they played on TV), and getting to help build out so much of the lore that has now become foundational to the series (honoring past, present, and future) – it was magic.
The comics alone are a testament to this time; a period I am so proud of (and grateful for). That said, I know Rangernation wants a proper answer, so speaking as someone who has seen all 973 episodes (several times over), it’s In Space. All day, every day. As for favorite Ranger? Phantom.
Q: I know you are a fan of Power Rangers like me. Are there any characters or Ranger eras you would love to see in a future line? I would love to see a Ninjor Pop!
A:Ninjor’s on a list somewhere! There’s another big set coming up, but if I share any more than that, someone’s going to come and take my Master Morpher away. Sorry.
Q: Funko has other brands within its family like Mondo and Loungefly. Might those brands eventually get in on the Power Rangers action?
A:We just did an evil Green Ranger bag with Loungefly (a few short months ago). It was an instant hit! We’ll probably see more from our friends upstairs shortly. As for Mondo, nothing to reveal at this time, but certainly some aspirations to explore.
