TODAY ON POWER RANGERS....Wayne and Joseph fight over a spotlight as MooTant decides that he should appear in MMPRNL land and tell everyone a little about himself. Meanwhile, the evil Carnage appears in the swimming poll. But, will the Rangers find the answers in time to stop Michigan from banning their toys? And, will Max find the newest TV Guide in time to quote it? Find out next on the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Newsletter! WHAT DO WE HAVE TODAY? I. Today On Power Rangers II. What Do We Have Today? III. The Online Welcome Mat IV. Ask Max V. Guide to the Episodes VI. You Can Quote Me On That VII. Trivia Pursuit VIII. Scoreboard IX. Fun and Games X. Did you know...? XI. The Swimming Poll XII. You Need To Get Out More XIII Mark's Amazing Joke Column XIV. The Grand Prize XV. Simmertime XVI. Quiz Show XVII. Standing In The Spotlight XVIII. Nice To Meet You IXX. The Unoriginal Ranger XX. Advertisement XXI. Things You Didn't Know... XXII: Ask TV Guide XXIII. Michigan School Bans Mighty Morphin Merchandise XXIV. That's All Folks THE ONLINE WELCOME MAT Please welcome our three new members: kelleyo@csra.net (better known as Kelley) jrovang@netcom.com (better known as Joe Rovang) and rsmith@awinc.com (Better known as Roger W. Smith) ASK MAX Q: Where can I get the back issues of the MMPR newsletters? A: When the summer ends, I will start including back issues...for those of you who already have them, they're still fun to read! ;-) --Mm__) Q: In "Return of the Green Ranger", they couldn't morph because they hadn't met Zordon yet and so they didn't have their Power Coins. But in "Wild West Rangers", Kimberly still had hers..." --Mesia13 A: Kimberly got swept through a time hole--the others got sent back in time. -Mm Q: If Zedd turned back time in "Rangers Back In Time", why was it a young Aisha, Adam, and Rocky and why was Tommy there? They didn't move to Angel Grove until high school. --Mesia13 A: Even though it was "the hands of times" thingee, it didn't mean that it would make Angel Grove go back to the past--it stayed the same and the people turned younger. GUIDE TO THE EPISODES A lot of great episodes get overlooked. So, using my episode guide, I'm going to name one episode and I want everyone to tell what they thought of the episode. What you liked, what you didn't like, what you thought of it, what mistakes you noticed. This way we can focus on just one episode... Last week's was 23- "Itsy Bitsy Spider". Here is what people thought of it: Well...It was a pretty good episode. I like the end when Tommy tricked Zack with the fake spider. (Hm...was this the episode with Billy and his pet mouse in the beginning, or was that another episode? Either way I liked that scene.) --sthj@maristb.marist.edu I loved it when Tommy first tried to hit the spider off Zack's shoulder in the beginning and missed and then at the end when Tommy put a fake one on Zack's shoulder. It made me laugh. --Hoshiko466 An average episode I suppose, with some really nice moments. The putty fight when the teens are hunting bugs is cute. Especially Billy. He's so funny. I enjoyed Zack demonstrating Hip Hop Kido. Does that martial art really exist? I kinda reminds me of Capoeira. This is also one of the few episodes that showed the zords fighting separately. There aren't nearly enough of those scenes. --c.mikoluff@genie.geis.com Today's episode that MORE OF US are going to focus on is: #9- I, EYE GUY Written by Stewart St. John Directed by David Blyth Rita Repulsa wants to use the intelligence of Billy's brilliant friend Willie and she sends the evil Eye Guy to do the job. Will the Power Rangers get Willie back from Eye Guy? YOU CAN QUOTE ME ON THAT Last week's first quote was "I heard the Pink and Yellow Rangers are the coolest!" This was an easy one but I picked it for a reason. I kept forgetting to talk about this and now I can. That girl was none other than "Sylvia" from 'No Clowning Around'. And, the boy who liked the Red Ranger was the onje who was teaching the Hip Hop Kido dance in 'Itsy Bitsy Spider'. I don't know where the other two people came from...THEY were just extras...I think. But, Sylvia and that one dude was there! So, SYLVIA actually said this quote in "Doomsday Part II"! STHJ got it right first, Hoshiko466, MooTant, br550 and sbolton. Almost no one got the second quote right. THIS is what I call a "Second Quote". Instead of telling you guys the answers...I'll give you one more chance-and one more word. But, KibaRanger got it right... QUOTE 1- "Catch ya on the flip side" QUOTE 2- "Don't you recognize us? We're your parents." TRIVIA PURSUIT Last week's trivia question is "What was the name of the talk show host who interviewed the Power Rangers? EXTRA CREDIT: "What was the Power Rangers "message" to everyone. [Guys, I don't remember this one but oh well...] Well, I finally remembered. His name was Harvy Garvy (A name you'd only find on TV...but I do know a girl named Lindsay Kimsey--that would be a cool team: Harvy Garvy and Lindsay Kimsey) And, the Rangers' message was...."Stay in school!" I know a couple kids who dropped out after watching this one ;- ). STHJ got the extra credit right first (1), Patrick got the extra credit right (1), Hoshiko got them both right (2), MooTant got the answer right (1), Mesia13 (1), KibaRanger (1), the Herndons(2) and then c.mikoluff (2). Tee hee...you guys can't get the extra credit right without answering the question!!! But, I'll let it slide this time! ;-) Today's trivia question: What did Kimberly call Melissa because of her help? Extra credit: What made Kimberly believe Melissa was this? [Hint: Melissa is deaf] SCOREBOARD br550: 1 point c.mikoluff@genie.geis.com: 5 points KibaRanger: 4 points Herndons: 4 points Hoshiko466: 6 points Mesia13: 1 point MooTant: 2 point Patri56297: 1 point sbolton@nbnet.nb.ca: 3 points STHJ@MARISTB.MARIST.EDU: 4 points FUN AND GAMES ONLY THE HERNDONS ANSWERED THIS! COME ON GUYS--GIVE IT A TRY! YOU'LL BE HAPPY AND HAVE FUN!!!: If each Ranger got a gift certificate, where would they spend it? Mix and match. You can use the same store twice (No more than twice) and you must use all of the stores. Two of the answers are jokes so they don't necessarily have to be where that Ranger would go shopping...[Part of the fun was trying to guess the store but no one answered! Guys, here's a hint: Think about a character and something they made famous. BThen, play around that -- one of the Rangers store has to do with the movie--hint, hint...And, I will not accept Karate Kuts for Jason and only one Ranger can get the pet store...which one ;-)?] Jason B. DALTONS [BOOKS] Kimberly GNC [HEALTH/WEIGHTS] Trini PETSTOP [PETS] Zack BLOOMINGDALES [CLOTHES] Billy KARATE KUTS [MADE UP-KARATE] Tommy MUSICLAND [MUSIC] Aisha TOYS R US [TOYS] Adam Rocky B-DALTONS: 1 answer GNC: 1 answer PETSTOP: 1 answer BLOOMINGDALES: 1 or 2 answers KARATE KUTS: 2 answers MUSICLAND: 1 or 2 answers TOYS R US: 2 answers DID YOU KNOW....? The Valves on the Dragon Dagger are on the same side as the coin, not the top like the toy. --Meiche@teleport.com My family ordered a pizza. Because of that idiotic story, I couldn't eat it (You know--the anology at the end). Thanks to me and the guy who wrote the story, $11.71 was down the drain. Can I sue him in small claims court? Luckily Tien CO (Angela) helped me eat the crust! Hee hee...Dark Ranger posted a really [stupid] message on alt.fan.power-rangers and accused me of going to a porno newsgroups. Man...this guy is so [dumb]. Does the fact that I love MMPR mean anything to you???? Someone sent it to me!!! He has a book on how to torture someone to get information from the US Army and he used it to write a MMPR story...why a kids show? Doesn't he expect--kids-- to read it??? He's a sick person who seriously needs help! Or, in Kim's words, "Maybe what he needs is some friends." So, yes--I'm making peace with the guy who traumatized me. Tee-hee. ***Another Did You Know that is focused on MMPR is coming up from KibaRanger...and, man--anyone who reads this column next Wednesday is going to be really surprised. [KibaRanger found something BIG! Something none of us knows about! Something that is really cool to know! Something...well, you'll see what I mean.]*** THE SWIMMING POLL Here is an update on the polls... POLL 1- FAVE RANGER [From greatest # of points to lowest # of points.] Who is your favorite Ranger? 1. PINK RANGER - 12 points 2. BLUE RANGER and WHITE RANGER- 6 points 3. RED RANGER- 5 points 4. GREEN RANGER- 4 points 6. YELLOW RANGER and BLACK RANGER- 2 points FAVE NON-RANGERS: Who is your favorite non-Ranger? 1. BULK & SKULL-15 points 2. JASON/TRINI/ZACK: 3 points 3. ZORDON- 2 points 4. ALPHA 5, DRAGONZORD, ERNIE, FINSTER, FROG ZORD, GOLDAR, LORD ZEDD, RICHIE/CURTIS, RITA, SABA/ WHITE TIGERZORD, SABER-TOOTHED TIGER ZORD and TOR- 1 point POLL 2: WEIRDEST MERCHANDISE With Saban Entertainment getting all this cash, they have been making a lot of weird products? What do you think is the weirdest? Trini and Kimberly Dolls, The Gummy Rangers, Mac n Cheese, ALL OF IT, the Swiss Army Pencil Box, Parachuting Ranger, The Punching Bags, The McDonald zords, the MMPR fruit snacks, Mr. Caplan POG., Micro-Morphin Mini Playsets, Zordon Spin Fighter, Ranger Fruit Drinks and Granola Bars, Popcorn, 3' tall Ranger figures, MMPR oatmeal w/marshmallow lightning bolts Rita Repulsa Nighlight, bathroom sets, Power Ranger nightlight, Red Ranger's motorcycle bedside lamp, and MMPR talking bank and.... Definitely the Power Ranger rings. They're plastic rings of each of the original five helmets. --Mesia13 Second would be the Power Rangers paint set. --Mesia13 The MMPR 7-UP can. I have about 250 but I only saved one. --Mm__) Know what? I think the weirdest merchandise is the coolest. If anyone can get me some of this stuff, tell me!!! POLL 3- NOBODY'S PURFICT! If you're a new member, you've missed a lot of dumb mistakes. Because of old footage, MMPR goofs a lot on the script and stuff. Anything you noticed? POLL 4- WHO IS Marx Okman? Whenever you read a message from marxokman@aol.com, what picture goes through your mind? What do you think I look like? BTW, ag216 sent me her picture and it's really good! Let's see what you guys can do! When you guys are done with your pics, e-mail me for my address if you don't have a scanner! You can also cut out a picture, if you're not an artist. Here's previous clues: I'm a boy. I have hazel eyes. Brown hair Dark skin A surfer cut. Black shorts, watch. White shirt, socks. Black/white shoes. [Black hat.] TODAY'S CLUE: I have dimples seen when I smile. This poll will end after more people sends their pic of me! Do it on "Paintbrush" if you want. POLL 5- CREATE A CREATURE It's your time to outdo Zedd. Give me a monster and a description of it. I'm still working on mine (Justin--how about the Moneyspender or Repizard? ;-) B A C L's plague, Clayoozer, The Time Being, The Study Putty, Megazoid, Wastem, Wastit, Hoover Head, Gold Ranger, Matrix, Megamallrat and... CARNAGE: Carnage was created to put the Rangers in another world, that Zedd himself couldn't take out. Carnage did so. Carnage is a combo of 5 different monsters. MAX'S NOTE: Those monsters were [if I remember correctly]: Pete & Repeat, Snizard, Rhinoblaster...what were the others? (Oh yeah...Mantis and Lizzinator) POLL 6-FAVE MONSTER (In ABC Order) Which monster do you love? [Aw--Gnarly Gnome is losing!!!] 1. EVIL GREEN RANGER-4 points 2. EVIL ALPHA, GNARLY GNOME, and SCORPINA- 2 points 3. BEAMCASTER, CHUNKY CHICKEN, FANG, IVAN OOZE, MADAME WOE, MONDO THE MAGICIAN, MORDANT, NIMROD, OCTOPHANTOM, PUDGY PIG, PURSEHEAD, ROBOGOAT, SCORPINA, SERPENTERA, SNOWMAN. POLL 7-L.O.L. What do you think is the funniest MMPR episode? 1. THE WEDDING PART I/II- 5 points 2. WILD WEST RANGERS- 4 points 3. BEST MAN FOR THE JOB and ROCKY JUST WANTS TO HAVE FUN- 3 points 4. SWITCHING PLACES- 2 points 5. BLUE RANGER GONE BAD, DIFFERENT DRUM, FOUL PLAY IN THE SKY, MIGHTY MORPHIN MUTANTS, POWER RANGER PUNKS, RETURN OF THE GREEN RANGER, SOMETHING FISHY, STORYBOOK RANGERS- 1 point POLL 8-MUSIC BOX What is your fave song from Ron's album? FAVE MIGHTY RAW SONG: 1. WE NEED A HERO- 9 points 2. FIGHT- 6 points 3. ALL OF THEM!- 3 points 4. 5-4-1 and GO GO POWER RANGERS- 2 points 5. I WILL WIN- 1 point FAVE SOUNDTRACK SONG (In Order of Track): What is your fave song from the MMPRTM soundtrack: 1. KUNG FU' DANCIN'- 6 points 2. AYEYAIYAI (Alpha's Song)- 5 points 2. CROSS MY LINE and DREAMS- 4 points 3. ARE YOU READY?, GO GO POWER RANGERS, and SENSURROUND- 3 points 4. HIGHER GROUND and TROUBLE- 2 points 5. THE POWER, ALL OF THEM!- 1 point POLL 9-THE EMPEROR'S NEW CLOTHES If you could have any MMPR costume--monster or Ranger--from the show or movie, which would it be? 1. BLACK NINJETTI- 3 votes 2. RED NINJETTI- 2 votes 3. BLUE NINJETTI, BLUE RANGER, GNARLY GNOME, GOLDAR (With wings), FINSTER, KIMBERLY'S OUTFIT [From "Wild West Rangers"] RED POWER SUIT, SCORPINA, SKULL'S PINK GOWN [From "The Song of Guitardo"], TOMMY'S PIRATE OUTFIT [From "Zedd's Monster Mash"] TOMMY'S SUIT [From "An Oyster Stew"] and WHITE NINJETTI YOU NEED TO GET OUT MORE... 'cause there is some stuff that you don't know. Right now we're focusing on Saban Studios. Here's Justin with his report: The news on the MMPR tours is this, they DO NOT have tours open to the public, but do have tours for charity. So, why don't all of us MMPR fans create the " MMPR Poor Fan Socity ", and ask for a charity tour ? NOTE ... I have been told by some people I know at Saban Entertainment that there is tours but they didn't know more than that. If they find something out, they'll let me know. BTW, the lady who told me there was no tours seemed as if she was new at the company, she didn't know who Shuki Levy was, and almost didn't remember the name Hiem Saban. ( Sorry guys, you must run a big company for the people who work for you not to remember who you are. ) I'll update in the future nls. MAX'S NOTE: NO!!!! Everyone who works at "Saban" has told me that there are occasional tours. Everytime I call, the person on the phone tells me a different thing. If it's not Haim, they just say anything--he asked me if I was Haim, I said no and he said Then go away! MARK'S AMAZING JOKE COLUMN Q: What did Johnny say when he saw his picture on a MMPR milk cap? A: I'm a pog! If you want more "I'm a frog" jokes, tune in on Wednesday--with Dave's! It's a good one...so stay tuned! THE GRAND PRIZE Here is where we talk about the contests. This is not like the quote/trivia thing. It's more like the "Who Is Max Mouse" thing? Today's contest: This newsletter is missing one thing: it has a season premiere, changes for the new season, a cast, a writer, etc. But, it doesn't have what I think is the most important part (Besides the title which will be next)...it doesn't have a theme song! So, if you're good at songwriting [I got my money on Ron ;- )], think up a MMPR newsletter theme song. I'll post one in every issue and then we can vote on our fave. So, get your computer warmed up...you've got some writing to do! YOU GUYS--DO YOU KNOW WHAT INTERACTIVE MEANS??? Only the Herndons did the "Fun and Games" and "The Grand Prize". Is anybody else even reading this stuff? Just kidding...this stuff is supposed to be fun! It's summer and everyone should be bored [Unless you have a job--then this will be a way to relax] If you're going to do a song, tell me! That's all I want! Kay? Aharhel already sent in hers and it will be in the next issue. It's gooooddd! Now back to our regularly scheduled program... SIMMERTIME Very few people got to come to the sim. Of course, Zedd and Finster were the best--ha ha ha! Justin wrote the "choose your own adventure" story and everyone added to it. Is there a chat thing for Internet people? Next time will be the game show or maybe a chat (I had a lot to say tonight but was outvoted) Don't miss out on this fun, Internet people!!! Ask XSENTAIX for the result of the sim if you'd like. QUIZ SHOW So, what do you guys think of the MMPR gameshow idea? I already have a lot of contestants but if you really want to be one (And, if you have AOL) I can see what I can do. I also need a load of people to help me think up ideas for the show. Like, games and stuff--anyone want to be behind the scenes with me? And, I'll take a "Vanna White" too. ;-) Assistant, in other words. ANY VOLUNTEERS??? STANDING IN THE SPOTLIGHT WAYNE WAHRMAN (Editor), A.C.E. has worked on the features "Searching for Bobby Fischer," "The Last Of The Mohicans," "Necessary Roughness," "Street Knight," "The Perfect Weapon," "Kickboxer" and "Tunnelvision." Among JOSEPH PORRO's (Costume Designer) numerous motion picture credits are the upcoming "The Quest," "Stargate," "Tombstone," "Universal Soldier," "Super Mario Brothers," "Double Impact," "Near Dark," "The Blob" and "Meet the Applegates." He has also worked extensively in television. Porro was an assistant designer to renowned designers Halston and Geoffrey Beene, both in New York. He was educated at UCLA and Parsons School of Design. NICE TO MEET YOU SCREEN NAME: MooTant REAL NAME: Robert McKeone BIRTHDATE: 11-20-81 CURRENT RESIDENCE: Carlsbad, CA FAVE EPISODE: Green With Evil Part III FAVE QUOTE: "I'm a frog." Next we'll hear from Mousy99, Lunette399, and then c.mikoluff@genie.geis.com. THE UNORIGINAL RANGER Here's Justin.... This is a poll that has been taken, I just wanted to share this usless info with everyone. 23 people were asked what Ranger they would HATE to see on MMPR. 1 person said Red White and Blue Ranger - Clinton Zord. 1 person said Brown Ranger - Bull Waste Zord. ( The guy who said this was weird. ) 2 people ( brother and sister ) said our mommy won't let us watch Power Rangers. 19 people said the one Ranger they would not want to see on MMPR would be......Purple w/ Pink dots Ranger, who controlls the not so mighty Barney Zord ! This poll was not my idea, nor was it of anyone from MMPR nl. We take no responsibility for any mental damages this article might have caused. Mm__): Thank you, Justin! Very....interesting. I don't think there is going to be much more than a bright primary colored Ranger--but people can dream, can't they? ADVERTISEMENT Meiche@teleport.com is writing a "Your Obsession with MMPR has gone too far when...." list and she is looking for add ons. Here's an example: 'Your Obsession with MMPR has gone too far when... Your kids say, "Mommy and Daddy have more toys than we do!"' Got anything to add? Meiche would love to hear from you! THINGS YOU DIDN'T KNOW... -- Over 3000 people tried out as Power Rangers last year -- Trini: gentle persistence, quiet determination likes Eastern Philisophy and is slow to anger. Lightening hands, peaceful soul -- Earned UofC, Irvine Scholarship, there, encouraged to take acting and appeared in commercial to fight racism. Likes jogging, romance novels. -- Austin's dad was member of the US Marine Corps, family moved all over US -- Zack: Voice of Caution -- Walter: studies wrestling, Afto American Studio Theatre Troupe, U of performing and visual arts in San diego -- Jason: Started studying karate at 4 Ellen sent me this! Thanks, dear! ;-) BTW, I'm posting KibaRanger's amazing discovery here too! ASK TV GUIDE --TV Guide ["Ask TV Guide"] . _TV Guide_. Pennsylvania: News America Publications, Inc., August 12, 1995. Pg. 3.) Q Where do old Mighty Morphin Power Rangers go when they retire? --M.P., New Haven, Conn. A To Congress! (well, sort of.) Three former "Rangers"--Austin St. John (Jason), Thuy Trang (Trini), and Walter Jones (Zack)--went to a reception for families of the 104th Congress in Washington, D.C., last January. They also make public appearances at auto shows and the like. MICHIGAN SCHOOL BANS MIGHTY MORPHIN MERCHANDISE A private preschool in Oak Park, MI, a suburb of Detroit, has banned dolls, T-shirts, lunch boxes, and other Mighty Morphin Power Ranger merchandise, saying show culitivates violent behavior. The Workmen's Circle Early Childhood Center said its ban will take effect Jan. 23 '95. (C) Copyright Critics' Choice and Studio Befriefing 1995 THAT'S ALL FOLKS NEXT TIME ON POWER RANGERS... The Rangers identity is revealed...in other words, their real names! But, more trouble lurks when a Canadian Anti-TV-Violence group opens a hot line and sends the infamous Mousy99 to battle the Rangers and introduce herself. But, SKULL and/or Bulk in the spotlight might cause trouble. Meanwhile, Moneyspender appears in the Swimming Poll...but, will the Rangers get "burned" or will they survive in time to hear a very, very interesting fact from KibaRanger [see Did You Know?] And, will the first theme entry be enough to make people 'wipeout' or just make people want to know who each Ranger has a crush on (in real life)? Find out next on the Mighty Morphin Power Ranger newsletter....gotta go for now. "Ninjetti.............................................THE QUETZAL!" Mm__)