Sound off - Only 60 Ranger Keys, no Ranger Key Blind Bags

Deathryuger · 02-16-2014, 10:37 PM

I understand the logic behind it, but it sucks that we won't be able to get a U.S. collection of our rangers. Oh well, now I know for a fact to not waste my money on the Legendary Morphed or any of the keys and just focus on getting the Gokaiger keys for the teams I want.

Galvantula · 02-16-2014, 10:55 PM

Figures we only get double digits for Ranger Keys. Since PR has only been with us for 20 something years it makes sense from a marketing standpoint to only release Keys that boys wants.

My issue with this is this: Why are American boys so against female heroes? Not being a man doesn't make you weaker than anyone else. How nostalgia blind is Saban?

Matrixbeast · 02-16-2014, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Galvantula

Figures we only get double digits for Ranger Keys. Since PR has only been with us for 20 something years it makes sense from a marketing standpoint to only release Keys that boys wants.

My issue with this is this: Why are American boys so against female heroes? Not being a man doesn't make you weaker than anyone else. How nostalgia blind is Saban?

I really don't think it's American boys to blame. Just that BoA is too afraid to take risks.

Sentai · 02-16-2014, 11:28 PM

Horrible solely because of the lack of female rangers.

Deathryuger · 02-16-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I really don't think it's American boys to blame. Just that BoA is too afraid to take risks.

It's not even just BoA, most American toy/entertainment companies still operate under the fallacy that boys can't like girl characters and vice versa. It is a shame, but also a misstep on the BoA marketing department. I realize that Power Rangers is considered a boys line first, but isn't this the same company, along with Saban, that has reversed the gender on numerous ranger characters?

Matrixbeast · 02-16-2014, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Deathryuger

It's not even just BoA, most American toy/entertainment companies still operate under the fallacy that boys can't like girl characters and vice versa. It is a shame, but also a misstep on the BoA marketing department. I realize that Power Rangers is considered a boys line first, but isn't this the same company, along with Saban, that has reversed the gender on numerous ranger characters?

It's a shame. "Oh, Scarlet didn't sell in the GI Joe line 30 years ago. Boys will never buy toys of female characters!" seems to be the mentality they've stuck with...

As for the gender of characters changing, it's clear that Saban wants more female characters, but it's Bandai who's too afraid to market them.

guncannon109 · 02-17-2014, 01:19 AM

Will we at least get the sixth ranger keys like Zeo Gold and Gokai Silver?

Blade Raider · 02-17-2014, 02:37 AM

Anyone have source (and don't "Toy Fair," I want a link)? There's so many news coming out I can't follow it all.

Anyways, BoA has been losing my money at every turn this year and this is the final nail in the coffin. I wanted to give you money Bandai of America, but you done fucked it up. I'm out.

Starscream Gaga · 02-17-2014, 03:13 AM

The keys looked awful anyway and the difference in price with the much better BOJ DX ones is small enough that I thought the BOA were a waste of money anyway. I'm indifferent.

But, less cynically, we could sort of tell this would happen. BOA were clearly hesitant to give any girls and the idea of BOA pulling off all of the keys was a bit of a long-shot. I feel bad for the people that actually wanted the keys though.

xSkullheartx · 02-17-2014, 08:14 AM

At this point it's a non factor.I kind of knew they wouldn't make all of them because there were so many,so I'm looking forward to the Dino Prisms.There is what,23?

They'll come out with them,and more then likely be the same quality as BoJ,only smaller.

02-16-2014, 10:55 PM	#12
Galvantula Neon Blade Outlaw Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Californa Posts: 2,725	Figures we only get double digits for Ranger Keys. Since PR has only been with us for 20 something years it makes sense from a marketing standpoint to only release Keys that boys wants. My issue with this is this: Why are American boys so against female heroes? Not being a man doesn't make you weaker than anyone else. How nostalgia blind is Saban? __________________ 3DS F.Code: 2363 6720 7569 Quote: Originally Posted by Mmicb0b inb4 his final form is just MetalCluster Hopper wearing all the belts

02-16-2014, 11:24 PM	#13
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,454	Quote: Originally Posted by Galvantula Figures we only get double digits for Ranger Keys. Since PR has only been with us for 20 something years it makes sense from a marketing standpoint to only release Keys that boys wants. My issue with this is this: Why are American boys so against female heroes? Not being a man doesn't make you weaker than anyone else. How nostalgia blind is Saban? I really don't think it's American boys to blame. Just that BoA is too afraid to take risks. __________________

02-16-2014, 11:37 PM	#16
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,454	Quote: Originally Posted by Deathryuger It's not even just BoA, most American toy/entertainment companies still operate under the fallacy that boys can't like girl characters and vice versa. It is a shame, but also a misstep on the BoA marketing department. I realize that Power Rangers is considered a boys line first, but isn't this the same company, along with Saban, that has reversed the gender on numerous ranger characters? It's a shame. "Oh, Scarlet didn't sell in the GI Joe line 30 years ago. Boys will never buy toys of female characters!" seems to be the mentality they've stuck with... As for the gender of characters changing, it's clear that Saban wants more female characters, but it's Bandai who's too afraid to market them. __________________

02-17-2014, 02:37 AM	#18
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Anyone have source (and don't "Toy Fair," I want a link)? There's so many news coming out I can't follow it all. Anyways, BoA has been losing my money at every turn this year and this is the final nail in the coffin. I wanted to give you money Bandai of America, but you done fucked it up. I'm out. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

02-17-2014, 03:13 AM	#19
Starscream Gaga GOKAIPOP Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 1,786	The keys looked awful anyway and the difference in price with the much better BOJ DX ones is small enough that I thought the BOA were a waste of money anyway. I'm indifferent. But, less cynically, we could sort of tell this would happen. BOA were clearly hesitant to give any girls and the idea of BOA pulling off all of the keys was a bit of a long-shot. I feel bad for the people that actually wanted the keys though. Last edited by Starscream Gaga; 02-17-2014 at 03:38 AM..