By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
I’m not at all sure what that black goo is that Evil Axiotl used for this photo. But whatever it is, it’s working for me. The effect is awesome!
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Category: Toys
Power Rangers Dino Fury, “Cut Off” Review
SERIES: Power Rangers Dino Fury
TITLE: S28:E9 – “Cut Off”
STARRING: Russell Curry, Hunter Deno, Kai Moya, Tessa Rao, Chance Perez
WRITERS: Becca Barnes, Alwyn Dale, Guy Langford, Maiya Thompson
DIRECTOR: Charlie Haskell
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: June 15, 2021
SYNOPSIS: Ollie takes too much technology on a camping trip. Then, Void Knight cuts the Rangers off from their tech.
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By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
Episodes 9, 10, and 11 of Dino Fury are the first episodes of Power Rangers to premiere on Netflix, along with the eight episodes that had already aired on Nickelodeon. I’m curious as to why those last three episodes hadn’t aired beforehand. Still, it makes for a nice little mini-binge.
What’s more, apparently season two of Dino Fury will be exclusive to Netflix. As someone who’s been having a lot of fun following the series on a week-by-week basis again, I’ve got mixed feelings about that. But you certainly can’t argue with the distribution Netflix has. And if it turns out to be good for the show overall, then I can’t complain. It may just take some getting used to.
When the Rangers realize they’re cut off from their tech, Amelia says she’ll “call the old fashioned way,” and goes to find her smartphone. As an adult fan who was around before the age of the iPhone, that line makes me feel old.
So the premise is that the Rangers are “miles from the city,” and can’t teleport in case Void Knight launches an attack. I appreciate that Zayto brought up the fact that they could walk there, despite how long it would take. I was ready for them to simply stay stuck in the forest until they found a solution.
They literally built a giant crossbow to fire Ollie’s arrow at the big tech-blocking balloon. Pure insanity, and I kinda love it.
Based on their interaction in this episode, I’m convinced we’ve got an Ollie/Amelia romance coming our way. I mean, why not?
So…where was Zayto going with the “Why did the chicken cross the road?” joke? Especially if he didn’t know what the punchline was? Not the most important detail in the world. But it’s nagging at me.
Right before the zord battle starts, Ollie says that the bird monster is about to be “all out of cluck.” *cringes* Really? You sure about that?
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Toy Chest Theater: Green Rangers, Father and Son
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
For timing reasons, I couldn’t resist this shot from Dafranchise. Not just because three new episodes of Power Rangers Dino Fury drop on Netflix today, but because of the Father’s Day connection. In the graphic novel Power Rangers: Soul of the Dragon, Tommy Oliver’s son JJ grows up to become the Green S.P.D. Ranger, complete with his dad’s old dragon shield. And of course, the Lightning Collection figures make for a great shot.
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Toy Chest Theater: Ghostbusters Day with Mitchel Wu
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
I’ve been looking for an excuse to feature a Mitchel Wu shot for awhile. Low and behold, an opportunity has presented itself. Wu posted this image just in time for today, the 37th anniversary of the release of Ghostbusters, a.k.a. Ghostbusters Day!
Fun fact: In The Nightmare Before Christmas, Zero (seen below) was voiced by Frank Welker, an iconic voice actor who also voiced Ray Stantz and Slimer in The Real Ghostbusters.
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Toy Chest Theater: It’s a Super Shredder!
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
Super Shredder damn sure didn’t look this good in the movie. A big hat-tip to Callie Rodgers for adding some ooze to The Secret of the Ooze.
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Toy Chest Theater: Run Mario, Run!
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
Mario has had a connection to dinosaurs since Super Mario World in 1990. So this shot from Jason B. Michael makes sense in that way. I like the juxtaposition of how cartoony Mario is compared to the real-word look of the raptor.
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Toy Chest Theater: Bowser’s Fury by Rip Rocket Photography
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
This shot of Bowser from Rip Rocket Photography gives me serious underwater Godzilla vibes. Did Mario ever fight Bowser underwater? Not that I can remember. But this image is a hell of a pitch for it!
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Toy Chest Theater: Hulk vs. Doomsday by Anthony Mattea
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
I’m a sucker for a good water shot. So naturally, this shot from Anthony Mattea has a lot of appeal for me. Mattea has a lot of shots like this on his page. But in this one I can practically hear the respective roars of Hulk and Doomsday. Any time a toy pic can activate one of your other four senses, chances are it’s a good one.
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Toy Chest Theater: Nosferatu in New York City
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
In very much the same spirit as Sunday’s Easter post, comes a great image from scruffy_nerf_herder.
This photo tells a fun story. I imagine Count Orlock somehow waking up in New York City, in living color, and being totally overwhelmed.
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Toy Chest Theater: Bebop & Rocksteady Do Easter
By Rob Siebert
Fanboy Wonder
I can’t believe they sell these figures. It’s a testament to just how beloved that original TMNT animated series is.
This shot from tone.toys was done in Times Square in New York City. The funny thing? Two mutants in bunny suits probably isn’t the weirdest thing you’d seen in Times Square on a given day.
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