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The '''Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword''' set was designed to emulate the essential tools of the Power Rangers as seen in the series. The Power Morpher enabled fans to “morph” into their favorite Ranger by inserting collectible Power Coins, while the Power Gun/Sword (Blade Blaster) offered dual functionality for both melee and ranged play, mirroring the Rangers’ signature weapon. | The '''Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword''' set was designed to emulate the essential tools of the Power Rangers as seen in the series. The Power Morpher enabled fans to “morph” into their favorite Ranger by inserting collectible Power Coins, while the Power Gun/Sword (Blade Blaster) offered dual functionality for both melee and ranged play, mirroring the Rangers’ signature weapon. | ||
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* ''' | * '''Design:''' The Morpher featured a grey, metallic finish with a central slot to hold Power Coins. | ||
* '''Interchangeable Power Coins:''' Each Morpher came with collectible coins representing the five original Dinozords: Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon, Triceratops, Sabertooth Tiger, and Pterodactyl. | * '''Interchangeable Power Coins:''' Each Morpher came with collectible coins representing the five original Dinozords: Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon, Triceratops, Sabertooth Tiger, and Pterodactyl. | ||
* '''Activation Sound Effects:''' The Morpher emitted a sound effect when the coin was inserted and the device was opened. | * '''Activation Sound Effects:''' The Morpher emitted a sound effect when the coin was inserted and the device was opened. | ||
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The European version of the set featured packaging with darker artwork and didn't have the window box like the American version.<gallery widths="500" heights="500"> | The most common European version of the set featured a smaller packaging with darker artwork and didn't have the plastic window on the box like the American version.<gallery widths="500" heights="500"> | ||
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There is a second European version that isn't very common and might be a bootleg. It features the Power Rangers logo that doesn't have the "Mighty Morphin" branding like most European versions but comes in a window box like the American version. The text on the box are featured in English, German, French and Spanish language. It is unknown if this was an earlier release, later release or a bootleg.<gallery widths="500" heights="500"> | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:33, 22 January 2025
2250 Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword, released in 1993 by Bandai, was a role-play toy from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise. This set allowed fans to step into the shoes of the Power Rangers, offering an interactive experience that combined the iconic transformation device, the Power Morpher, with the versatile Power Gun/Sword.
Overview
The Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword set was designed to emulate the essential tools of the Power Rangers as seen in the series. The Power Morpher enabled fans to “morph” into their favorite Ranger by inserting collectible Power Coins, while the Power Gun/Sword (Blade Blaster) offered dual functionality for both melee and ranged play, mirroring the Rangers’ signature weapon.
Information
| Name | 2250 Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword |
|---|---|
| Series | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1993) |
| Height | N/A |
| Manufacturer | Bandai |
| Release | Fall 1993 |
| Case Number | 2250 |
| Case Count | 6 |
| Item Number | 2250 |
| UPC |
Design & Features
The Power Morpher & Power Gun/Sword set was a meticulously crafted role-play item, designed to immerse fans in the world of the Power Rangers:
Power Morpher
- Design: The Morpher featured a grey, metallic finish with a central slot to hold Power Coins.
- Interchangeable Power Coins: Each Morpher came with collectible coins representing the five original Dinozords: Tyrannosaurus, Mastodon, Triceratops, Sabertooth Tiger, and Pterodactyl.
- Activation Sound Effects: The Morpher emitted a sound effect when the coin was inserted and the device was opened.
Power Gun/Sword
- Dual Mode Functionality: The weapon could transform between a Power Gun (blaster mode) and a Power Sword (melee mode).
- Lights and Sounds: The weapon included flashing lights and sound effects activated by a trigger.
Packaging
The set was packaged in a vibrant window box featuring images of the Power Morpher and Power Gun/Sword in action. The packaging highlighted the collectible Power Coins and emphasized the interactive features, including morphing action and light/sound effects.
Parts
| Name | Quantity | Part Number | Notes | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Morpher | 1 | Includes coin slot. | ||
| Power Coins | 5 | One for each Dinozord. | ||
| Power Gun/Sword | 1 | Converts between modes. 9v battery not included | ||
| Stickersheet | 1 | |||
| Instructions | 1 |
Variants
European Release - Version 1
The most common European version of the set featured a smaller packaging with darker artwork and didn't have the plastic window on the box like the American version.
European Release - Version 2
There is a second European version that isn't very common and might be a bootleg. It features the Power Rangers logo that doesn't have the "Mighty Morphin" branding like most European versions but comes in a window box like the American version. The text on the box are featured in English, German, French and Spanish language. It is unknown if this was an earlier release, later release or a bootleg.
Trivia
- The Power Morpher’s design was based on the Japanese Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger counterpart, where it was called the Dino Buckler.
- The Power Gun/Sword was an adaptation of the Rangers’ Blade Blaster, a versatile weapon that appeared frequently in the series. It is unkown why Bandai didn't use the show accurate name.