Toy Fair 2018: Saban Brands Says "Goodbye Bandai, Hello Hasbro Toys!"

HASBRO NAMED GLOBAL MASTER TOY LICENSEE

 FOR SABAN’S POWER RANGERS 

Today, Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS), a global play and entertainment company, and Saban Brands announced that Hasbro has been named the global master toy licensee for Saban’s Power Rangers. Under the terms of the agreement and in collaboration with Saban Brands, Hasbro will design, produce and bring to market a wide variety of toys, games and role-play items inspired by the franchise and its entertainment properties. Hasbro will hold the worldwide rights, excluding Japan and certain other Asian markets, effective as of April 1, 2019.

“We are honored to create a world of play experiences for such an iconic action brand. Saban’s Power Rangers are universally recognized and their hallmark attributes of teamwork and inclusivity perfectly align with our core values at Hasbro.” 

 – Brian Goldner, Chairman and CEO of Hasbro

“Hasbro leads the way in brand storytelling and creating engaging experiences across its exceptional portfolio of blockbuster and partner brands. Quality, innovation and a focus on designing dynamic products for fans of all ages makes Hasbro a great partner for Power Rangers.” 

– Haim Saban, Founder Of Saban Brands

And Creator Of Power Rangers

Created by Haim Saban and launched in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers quickly became a pop culture phenomenon. Today, Power Rangers is one of the longest running kids’ live-action series in television history with nearly 900 episodes produced to date. The TV series, currently in its 25th season with Power Rangers: Super Ninja Steel, and feature films, including 2017’s movie with Lionsgate, follows the adventures of a group of ordinary teens who morph into superheroes and save the world from evil. Saban’s Power Rangers currently airs in 150 markets around the world and is translated into numerous languages.

The first set of products from Hasbro will be available in spring 2019. Both Hasbro and Saban Brands are dedicated to continue growing this iconic brand. In recognition of this investment and during a period of time after Hasbro becomes the master toy licensee, the arrangement provides Saban Brands and Hasbro with the opportunity to initiate Hasbro’s purchase of the Power Rangers property.

Related Links:

• Toy Fair 2018: Saban Brands & Bandai Part Ways!

For continuing news on POWER RANGERS and more from Saban Brands stay tuned to Comic Frontline.

For Power Rangers anytime, anywhere check out Power Rangers and Ranger Nation

Follow & Like On Twitter, Facebook, Google +, YouTube, & Instagram

Let us know in the comments what you think of this Power Rangers Announcement and don't forget to follow us on Twitter for the latest Previews, Reviews, News and Interviews!

All images images are courtesy of Power Rangers