Heritage Auctions to put up 30 years worth of Power Rangers props and costumes 4 sale

weedle013ZiO · 10-12-2024, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Yes. Exactly 30 years old, it`s beautiful.

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Bandaiman · 10-12-2024, 06:21 PM

So we can officially say its dead right?

Talisman · 10-12-2024, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by TokuKnight89

I thought the Lightspeed Rescue actors were allowed to keep their team jackets, which is why Dana and Carter were wearing theirs in Super Megaforce.

As to the "purge" aspect, it is, but it's an industry standard that isn't going to cease anytime soon. When Star Trek ended production of new shows after Enterprise, Christie's took everything they had in the warehouses and catalogued it for auction. Ending up in private hands may upset some, but at least the pieces will end up in the hands of those who will care for them. Any disdain that's felt over this won't change the reality.

The issue most are taking isn't outrage over a company selling off assets and they'll probably wind up in the hands of private collectors, it's that this is very much Hasbro torching the bridge. IF we ever get a new live action series, it will mean that these suits and thus characters will not be able to appear again barring the expensive endeavor of recreating them from the ground up.

In short, the problem is that this is Hasbro signaling that they have no interest in preserving or having access to the 30 year history of the show. The generous assumption would be that they're intending to look fully forward now, to move on to entirely new stories and possibly mediums. The more realistic is that Hasbro is saying "f*** it, we ain't getting anything else out of this franchise."

Enchilada645 · 10-12-2024, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TokuKnight89

As to the "purge" aspect, it is, but it's an industry standard that isn't going to cease anytime soon. When Star Trek ended production of new shows after Enterprise, Christie's took everything they had in the warehouses and catalogued it for auction. Ending up in private hands may upset some, but at least the pieces will end up in the hands of those who will care for them. Any disdain that's felt over this won't change the reality.

What do these words even do for anyone who feels awful about this situation? That just because it's a thing that happens we should shrug and accept it?

Hell no.

I dislike this attitude that just because something is common or other people have done this in the past, etc, that means it's fine and we shouldn't voice our complaints.

I know people who haven't been happy with how PR's gone or have not watched it in forever, and they're devastated by this. So let's not try to excuse the awful things happening by saying "This is what usually happens", alright?

Sunred · 10-12-2024, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shin Henshin

Multiple actors have also mentioned that they weren't even given the chance to claim their props or suits when they would have gladly taken ownership of them and have expressed interest in doing as much back when their seasons were still in production.

Dang, that really does suck. Hasbro should've asked.

wentwood · 10-17-2024, 04:03 PM

well this would mean they'd have to recrate 30 series worth of Ranger stuff and not use anything from there so if that happened it would be alternate timeline.

Like when they redid MMPR in 2017.

I would dread to think what that would do with the other morphed designs.

Sheepweaver95 · 10-18-2024, 07:01 AM

Bandai America?

I'm sorry. I am so, so very sorry.

GreenPsychoRanger · 10-18-2024, 11:47 AM

All items are up for auction now. EVERYTHING is starting at $500.

Androzani84 · 10-18-2024, 01:18 PM

The Red Quasar Saber is now at four grand

leogemini03 · 11-17-2024, 10:08 AM

According to PwrRngr, a second auction with all the damaged items that weren't included on the main event will happen in Q1 2025.

https://x.com/PwrRngr/status/1857524...%7Ctwtr%5Etrue

10-12-2024, 05:05 PM	#31
weedle013ZiO Adaptation Writer Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 545	Quote: Originally Posted by Mesnick Yes. Exactly 30 years old, it`s beautiful. Fr __________________ Are my guesses correct? Only time will tell.

10-12-2024, 07:18 PM	#33
Talisman Devil from the Depths Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Airspace B7R Posts: 7,858	Quote: Originally Posted by TokuKnight89 I thought the Lightspeed Rescue actors were allowed to keep their team jackets, which is why Dana and Carter were wearing theirs in Super Megaforce. As to the "purge" aspect, it is, but it's an industry standard that isn't going to cease anytime soon. When Star Trek ended production of new shows after Enterprise, Christie's took everything they had in the warehouses and catalogued it for auction. Ending up in private hands may upset some, but at least the pieces will end up in the hands of those who will care for them. Any disdain that's felt over this won't change the reality. The issue most are taking isn't outrage over a company selling off assets and they'll probably wind up in the hands of private collectors, it's that this is very much Hasbro torching the bridge. IF we ever get a new live action series, it will mean that these suits and thus characters will not be able to appear again barring the expensive endeavor of recreating them from the ground up. In short, the problem is that this is Hasbro signaling that they have no interest in preserving or having access to the 30 year history of the show. The generous assumption would be that they're intending to look fully forward now, to move on to entirely new stories and possibly mediums. The more realistic is that Hasbro is saying "f*** it, we ain't getting anything else out of this franchise." __________________ Fly with me on Bluesky! Talisman on MyFigureCollection

10-12-2024, 07:52 PM	#34
Enchilada645 Alias: ZeroEnchiladas Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 2,752	Quote: Originally Posted by TokuKnight89 As to the "purge" aspect, it is, but it's an industry standard that isn't going to cease anytime soon. When Star Trek ended production of new shows after Enterprise, Christie's took everything they had in the warehouses and catalogued it for auction. Ending up in private hands may upset some, but at least the pieces will end up in the hands of those who will care for them. Any disdain that's felt over this won't change the reality. What do these words even do for anyone who feels awful about this situation? That just because it's a thing that happens we should shrug and accept it? Hell no. I dislike this attitude that just because something is common or other people have done this in the past, etc, that means it's fine and we shouldn't voice our complaints. I know people who haven't been happy with how PR's gone or have not watched it in forever, and they're devastated by this. So let's not try to excuse the awful things happening by saying "This is what usually happens", alright? __________________ I Like to Write Fanfics: FF.Net/Ao3

10-12-2024, 08:50 PM	#35
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,179	Quote: Originally Posted by Shin Henshin Multiple actors have also mentioned that they weren't even given the chance to claim their props or suits when they would have gladly taken ownership of them and have expressed interest in doing as much back when their seasons were still in production. Dang, that really does suck. Hasbro should've asked. __________________

10-17-2024, 04:03 PM	#36
wentwood Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Posts: 2,634	well this would mean they'd have to recrate 30 series worth of Ranger stuff and not use anything from there so if that happened it would be alternate timeline. Like when they redid MMPR in 2017. I would dread to think what that would do with the other morphed designs. __________________ Currently watching Galaxy Man - Aba and To Quger - Don Bros. on DVD.