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Nylon
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Nylon
Singapore-based art studio Chiral Comics collabs with Archie Comics Publications for exclusive SG60 cover
To celebrate Singapore's 60th birthday in a unique way, Singapore-based Chiral Comics has collaborated with Archie Comics publication to launch an exclusive SG60 variant comic cover for the first issue of Betty & Veronica: Summer Fun in the Sun. Image courtesy of Chiral Comics. This special cover, illustrated by local comic artist Kang Jing (KJ), reimagines Archie and fan-favourite characters Betty, Veronica, Jughead and Reggie, taking a selfie while exploring the iconic Gardens by the Bay. The SG60 cover marks his debut collaboration with Archie comics, following months of development since April 2025. KJ had previously worked with the Power Rangers cast on exclusive comic covers for BOOM! Studios. Officially licensed by Archie Comics Publications, this variant is strictly limited to only 300 copies worldwide, and is a rare collectible for both long-time fans and new collectors. The SG60 Exclusive Cover will be available for pre-order from 19 July, 12pm online at
Time Business News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Business News
Pop Culture Icons Reimagined: Red Hood Jackets and Power Rangers Hoodies
Pop culture has a way of coming back around. Characters that once lived in comic panels or early morning cartoons are showing up again. But this time they are coming back not just on screens but in our wardrobes. Two unique jackets have become famous in fashion circles and fan communities, which is Red Hood Jacket and Power Rangers Hoodie. These may sound like costume pieces. But they're designed for everyday wear, reimagined to fit today's streetwear aesthetic, and built for people who grew up with these characters but now express that love a little differently. The rise of pop culture in fashion is due to nostalgia and the desire to create one's own identity. In a world where personal style is increasing and becoming more about storytelling, clothes that relate to characters carry meaning. They remind us of who we were at a certain age, and how much of that version of ourselves we've brought forward. For many, Red Hood and the Power Rangers aren't just fictional characters. They are a reflection of their childhood and what they have learnt and grown up watching. These characters show teamwork and just childhood simplicity. Reworking those symbols into wearable, thoughtfully designed clothing gives fans a way to carry that meaning into their day-to-day lives. Jason Todd's evolution from Robin to Red Hood was one of DC's more complex character arcs. He isn't the classic hero, and that's exactly why people connect with him. His character brings something darker, more conflicted, and more real. That tone carries through to the design of the Red Hood-inspired jackets. They're usually made in deep, neutral tones like browns, blacks, detailing like shoulder panels, fitted cuts, and minimal embellishments. Some versions incorporate a subtle bat symbol or a detachable hood. Others also show the tactical feel, with utility-style zippers or armor-type stitching. This jacket works well as a standalone statement piece. You can pair one with a black crewneck, jeans, and boots for a balanced, grounded look. If you want to add a layer, a hoodie underneath adds depth without making it feel too extra. Red Hood comes in many different styles, like the Arkham Knight's armour, which gives a high-tech look. The street-level realism of Titans and the graphic simplicity of the animated Under the Red Hood film. Power Rangers may have started as a kids' show, but the visuals, the suits, the symbols, and the color coordination were always different. Now, years later, those same design elements are being used in surprisingly wearable ways. Modern Power Rangers Hoodie pulls from the show's most recognizable features. For example, bright blocks of color, lightning bolts, dino emblems, and the occasional helmet-inspired hood design. But instead of being loud or over-the-top, many designs are surprisingly minimal. Some are even subtle enough to pass as everyday basics, with only a small emblem or stripe suggesting their origin. These hoodies work well in laid-back, casual settings. You can pair one with joggers or cargo pants and sneakers for an easy weekend look. For something more stylish, you should try it under a denim or bomber jacket to break up the color and texture. Think about this: If you had to wear just one color for a day, which Power Ranger hoodie would you choose? Red: gives off classic leadership energy. gives off classic leadership energy. Blue: It is super low-key and yet makes a statement. It is super low-key and yet makes a statement. Green: Definitely bold, but it makes you look wonderful. Definitely bold, but it makes you look wonderful. Pink: for a softer look. for a softer look. Yellow: grounded and easy to match with other outfits. Wearing a jacket inspired by Red Hood or a hoodie that subtly nods to the Power Rangers says something about what you value or what shaped you growing up. These aren't costumes if you're worried about looking like you're going to some comic-con. They are clothes. These are designed to fit into your life. They're made with comfort and versatility in mind, so they can be styled just like any other outerwear or casual piece. The fashion world is filled with basics and neutrals. These jackets with a quiet reference to a fictional universe can be a good way to add individuality without being overly bold. Pop culture fashion doesn't need to be loud to be impactful. The key is balance and letting the jacket shine without overwhelming your look. For any type of look, these jackets can easily be styled in the following ways: Minimalist: Pair it with an all-black outfit and sleek boots. Layered: Use it over a hoodie for a structured but comfortable look. Toned-down edgy: Combine with grey or olive tones to soften the overall effect. Everyday look: Pair with jeans and sneakers for something clean and simple. Vintage touch: Add retro sneakers or accessories for a subtle '90s nod. Both jackets can be worn as either the focus of your outfit or as an added accent. It just depends on how you wear them. What makes these pieces stand out today is their design versatility. Even if you've never followed these characters, you can still wear these jackets. You can wear these jackets because they have really good features. Like their structure, clean lines, a fitted silhouette, and subtle tactical details that resemble modern moto or bomber jackets. There's something satisfying about revisiting childhood icons in a more grown-up way. These jackets and hoodies don't scream for attention. Instead, they offer small reminders of who you used to admire, what you used to dream about, and the kind of stories that still stick with you. And maybe that's the point. Fashion doesn't have to shout to make an impression. If you had to choose just one of these jackets, would you go for the street-smart edge of Red Hood or the color-coded nostalgia of the Power Rangers? TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Business Times
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Times
Funko replaces CEO after one year amid losses, falling sales
[NEW YORK] Toymaker Funko replaced chief executive officer Cynthia Williams after just one year on the job, naming board member and former CEO Michael Lunsford as interim head to reverse the company's slumping fortunes. 'We believe a change in leadership is necessary to deliver full shareholder value and believe Mike's appointment positions us accordingly,' the Everett, Washington-based company said. Shares of Funko have dropped more than 50 per cent in the past year. Recruited from Hasbro, Williams narrowed annual losses at the company, which is known for big-headed pop-culture figurines from brands such as the Power Rangers. Revenue, however, has fallen for two straight years after a surge during the pandemic and is poised to slip again in 2025. In 2022, Hollywood moguls Peter Chernin and Bob Iger invested US$263 million in the company. 'I believe we have yet to achieve the full potential of Funko,' Lunsford said. He served as interim-CEO prior to Williams' appointment. Tariffs and the rising price of materials led Funko in May to raise the suggested price of its basic Pop! figure to US$15 from US$12. 'The recent changes to the global business environment have constrained our growth initiatives, and we intend to first address those challenges but always with an eye towards the long-term growth of the business,' Lunsford said. Williams was previously in charge of Hasbro's Wizards of the Coast division, which makes Magic: The Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons. She did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Shares of Funko tumbled as much as 11 per cent to US$4.33 in New York. BLOOMBERG
Gizmodo
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Gizmodo
The Simple Joys of Watching a Giant Robot Knee a Giant Monster in the Balls
Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: The Movie is a movie filled with many absurd excesses. A combination of the intense mania surrounding the '90s phenomenon and a big-picture budget, it is a film that constantly asks the question, 'What if we could possibly be doing the most at all times?' The film also constantly answers that. From the opening skydiving sequence to the Rangers' new 'armored' super suits slapping layers of plasticky padding on top of their now even shinier, faux-leathered Spandex suits, to a climactic CG smackdown that includes perhaps some of the most chromed but worst-aged visual effects of the decade, Power Rangers: The Movie might as well have just been called Power Rangers: More instead. Which is why it remains absurdly funny that that excessive CG showdown that wraps the film up comes down to one simple moment. It's the moment Aisha decides to defeat the big bad of the piece, Ivan Ooze, by kneeing him in the dick. Okay, she's admittedly kneeing him in the dick to punt him in the direction of a passing comet so he can violently explode into, well, ooze. But still, it's a moment of sheer simplicity in a climax that's already about doing the most that remains profoundly funny to this day, even if much of the movie around it struggles to hold up. Let's rewind a little. The battle between Ooze—who becomes giant-sized, as the third act of any Power Rangers story demands, by taking over the body of one of his Zord-esque minions, the Ecto-Morphicons—and the Rangers' brand-new Ninja Megazord begins on Earth, a brief but titanic battle that is now best remembered for its absolutely wild CGI. Ooze and the Megazord themselves are rendered in the chromiest chrome to ever grace a chrome-silver screen, and while rudimentary to modern standards, you can still see the spirit of what the creative team was trying to capture here. This was a chance to do more than what could usually be done with Power Rangers' TV budget and people-in-suits mecha/monster action. It's clunky, sure, but not clunky in that live-action, model work, and rubber suit way, and brief because there's no doubt that, for as laughably off as it looks to us now, at the time this looked expensive. There are rolls, there's a smoothness to the Zord's and Ooze's action; there is even a great, quick cut to a practical model when Ivan tosses the Megazord through a building—it's just that you can barely see it because it's not illuminating the screen with the sheen of polished chrome that the VFX Zord model has. The fight takes to the skies and into space (because again, if you were asking 'more,' where else would you take it?) as the shiny CG models of Ooze and the Megazord hurtle around each other, locked in supposedly dire combat. Sparks start flying in the cockpit; things look bad for the Rangers as they try to free themselves in time to enact their last-ditch plan of using the passing comet to destroy Ooze. And it's only then that Aisha decides enough is enough. 'Desperate times call for desperate measures,' she says, flicking a series of switches at her console before cracking open a comically huge red button labeled 'FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY.' Slamming it with all the might she can muster—heralded by the equally comical blaring of a horn that sounds more like a clown car than the weapons system of a giant robot—what happens is not some massive beam attack or some otherwise unholy flashing of visual effects. The Megazord just… knees Ivan in the dick. Sure, it looks like it hurts; the Ninja Megazord has a spiked piece of knee armor that no one would be comfortable getting hit in the junk with. But this is the attack that saves the day, that sends Ooze spinning off into the path of the comet so he can explode in that typically Power Rangers flourish of pyrotechnics. There's something charming that in a movie about giving in to excess, this simple move—one that feels ripped right out of Power Rangers and its Japanese sibling Super Sentai's practical stunts work, of people just grappling and punching at each other in oversized rubber suits—is what seals the deal. And 30 years later, it's still an utter delight to watch unfold. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
Express Tribune
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
28 Years Later: Fans question ending amid Power Rangers comparisons
The ending of 28 Years Later has divided fans after an unexpected twist that many are comparing to Power Rangers. While the film features tense action and horror sequences, it closes with a stylised scene that caught audiences off guard. As Spike (Alfie Williams) faces a swarm of infected, a group in colourful tracksuits appears, fighting off zombies with martial arts. Their leader, Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O'Connell), invites Spike to join them. The dramatic shift in tone, featuring coordinated moves and vibrant outfits, drew immediate comparisons to the classic action series. On social media, viewers shared mixed reactions. One wrote, 'The ending of 28 Years Later was crazy where Df the power rangers came from,' while another commented, 'I didn't expect a cameo from the power rangers.' A third added, 'I swear some of the choices in that movie are just baffling and that ending straight up does feel like an episode from Power Rangers.' Some pointed to a Power Rangers toy shown earlier in the film as a potential clue to the ending. 'Spike had some sort of Power Ranger toy that he was gonna take with him and his dad,' one viewer noted. Director Danny Boyle addressed the scene in an interview with The Independent, saying, '[The ending] is about reintroducing evil into what has been a compassionate environment,' and explained that each film explores a theme—this one, the nature of evil. As discussion continues, anticipation grows for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, set to release on January 16, 2026.
