Spandex Report - 03-27-11

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The Spandex Report
Fans of 'The Power of Pink' Unite!
March 27, 2011

News
- Among many things the fandom has been up in arms about recently (including events from today's episode we won't be discussing here due to spoiler issues; you can read up and talk about it here), the news has dropped that executive producer Jonathan Tzachor apparently feels the Disney seasons should all be treated as non-canon. Discussion on the subject can be seen at the following places.

Next Episode Airtimes

- Samurai - Test of the Leader (Nickelodeon - Apr. 10, 2011 at 12:00pm)
- Samurai - Jayden's Challenge (Nickelodeon - Apr. 17, 2011 at 12:00pm)
- Samurai - Unexpected Arrival (Nickelodeon - Unknown day in May 2011 at 12:00pm)
- Samurai - Room for One More (Nickelodeon - Unknown day in May 2011 at 12:00pm)

Test of the Leader episode synopsis, spoilers, highlight to read -=- A Nighlok is sent to stop the Red Ranger from using his special power to seal Master Xandred in the Netherworld forever, but their duel is interrupted by the mysterious Deker. -=-

Podcasts

- No Pink Spandex Episode 127: Mike! Mia! SpongeBob! Kevin! - Power Rangers Samurai Episode 7 "I Got a Spell on Blue" and Jonathan Tzachor Rumors.
- Ranger Bar Episode 14: The People VS Jonathan Tzachor - In an emergency session the Ranger Bar crew talks about the rumored statements of Power Rangers Samurai Executive Producer Jonathan Tzachor.
- Ranger Bar Episode 15: Chris Funaro Sets The Record Straight - Chris Funaro sits down with us to talk about the latest controversy and moving forward.

Blogs, RPGs, and Communities

- ranger_recaps celebrates their two year anniversary, and follows it up with recaps of Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie part 1 and 2, Shift Into Turbo part 1, 2, and 3, and Shadow Rangers.
- pr_samurai has discussion posts up for Forest for the Trees: PR-Only Post/For comparisons to the Sentai version.

Fanfiction

- Earth Song by dj_rocca (NS/JF, PG-13)
- The Other Side of the Coin by kaitlia777 (MMPR, PG)
- Yellow Ranger Club by thesecondbatgirl (Multi-season, PG)
- Not Quite Alone by thesecondbatgirl (NS/DT, PG)
- UnSubs and Agents and Ninjas, Oh My by hagar_972 (NS/Criminal Minds, PG)
- Two plus two makes three by hagar_972 (NS, Hunter/Tori/Blake, R, incest, genderswap)
- Between the Desert and the Sea, parts 2 + 3 by hagar_972 (NS, R)

Artwork

- prgirlsrock posted some Turbo gifs.
- Trini Yellow Ranger by dangerman-1973 (MMPR)
- Green Ranger Movie Style by sricketts (MMPR)
- Power Ranger Melty beads by jackel328 (MMPR)
- Jason the Red Ranger by darkssj3goku (MMPR)
- Taylor Earhardt sketch by amulet-spade-miki (WF)
- Power Rangers Jungle Fury Red, Green Mighty Morphin Ranger by powerranger02 (JF, MMPR)
- Go Go Zombie Rangers by demonicneko (MMPR)
- C2E2 2011 Sketch Kat Manx by saulone (SPD)
- morphin time is over by justblah (MMPR)
- Navy Thunder Ranger II by sdmarquez (NS)
- Go Go Power Rangers by troyessinger (MMPR)
- Power Rangers Aura Mask comic by leveyyes (Zeo/Original team)
- Billy Blue Ranger by mrjriddle (MMPR)

Pictures and Screencaps

- paynesgrey posted some motivational posters from PRS's Fish Out of Water: 2 here and 1 here.

Multimedia

- Music Video: BACK TO ACTION by heropower (Multi-season)
- Music Video: That Should Be Me by singerstars (MMPR, Jason/Kim/Tommy triangle)
- Music Video: The Best Is Yet To Come by catt021 (Samurai, Jayden+Kevin friendship)
- Music Video: If They Call It Heartache by jenndubya (Mutli-season)

Notable Discussion

Henshin Justice Unlimited

- Samurai Episode: I Got a Spell on Blue
- Samurai Episode: Forest for the Trees
- PR Samurai: Power Rangers Samurai - News/Rumors/Discussion! (BULK RETURNS TO POWER RANGERS)

- General: The History of the Power Rangers - Discussion Thread
- General: What is(are) your best ever Blue Ranger moment(s)?
- General: Jonathan Tzachor declares Disney seasons to be non-canon
- General: EVENT: No Pink Spandex Live - Saturday, April 30th - Guest: David Yost

Power Morphicon

- Samurai Episode: I Got a Spell on Blue
- Samurai Episode: Forest for the Trees

Power Rangers United

- Samurai Episode: Fish Out of Water
- Samurai Episode: I Got a Spell on Blue
- Samurai Episode: Forest for the Trees
- PR Samurai: Spike

- General: Secret Identities
- General: Lip Service To Dino Thunder Fans
- General: Spd Ranks

Rangerboard

- Samurai Episode: I Got a Spell on Blue
- Samurai Episode: Forest for the Trees
- PR Samurai: Do you want a Samurai/RPM Teamup?
- PR Samurai: The Samurai Ratings Thread
- Saban: New PowerRangers.com online!!

- General: Jonathan Tzachor declares Ninja Storm to RPM is non-canon
- General: MMPR Behind The Scenes Footage - XviD Download
- General: Zeo Numbers?
- General: Lack of serious evil ranger teams
- General: Has Power Rangers directly influenced Sentai?
- General: Zord comparison question
- General: If Tommy & Co didn't leave, how would that cause problems?
- General: Double the Power - MMPR & RPM airing in UK again!!
- General: EVENT: No Pink Spandex Live - Saturday, April 30th - Guest: David Yost
- General: Interesting PR facts
- General: If a Zord battle was near you!
- General: Of Power Rangers and helmetless scenes
- General: Power Rangers vs Kamen Rider - The Game! Made In MUGEN
- General: Tommy and Kim's Relationship
- General: History of Power Rangers by Linkara (Dont ask when the next review's coming)
- General: Is it true Phantom Ranger was suppoused to be in Lost Galaxy?
- General: Old MMPR Online Articles
- General: Who would you like to see return?
- General: Lightspeed Rescue question

Rangercrew

- Samurai Episode: Forest for the Trees
- PR Samurai: Power Rangers Samurai Discussion
- PR Samurai: PR Samurai Ratings Thread
- PR Samurai: RangerCrew's Interview with the Power Rangers: Samurai Cast
- PR Samurai: Rick Medina as Deker

- General: a question about Zeo
- General: Special Civillian Powers
- General: Who do you imagine the Team up between Samurai/RPM !
- General: Has Power Rangers directly influenced from Sentai ?
- General: Tzachor: Disney seasons not canon.
- General: Titanium Powers in LSR : Handle the Powers
- General: Lack of serious Evil Rangers Teams !!
- General: Erase the Memories from the Rangers !
- General: PR Continuity Theories
- General: There's a megazord battle in your town...
- General: EVENT: No Pink Spandex Live - Saturday, April 30th - Guest: David Yost
- General: What happened to Rito post-C2D?
- General: Repairing the Thunderzords
- General: Are "Forever Other Colour" episodes possible?
- General: Grid taps
- General: What if Tommy hadn't been the White Ranger !!!

Tokusatsu Fusion

- PR Samurai: Power Rangers Samurai Discussion Thread


Did we miss anything? Got news for next Sunday's report? Send it to spandexreport@gmail.com.