Playmates Toys Debuts the Kaiju Power Rangers
Kalin Ned — February 16, 2026 — Life-Stages
References: wfmz
Playmates Toys unveiled a new action figure line titled Kaiju Power Rangers at the Toy Fair New York. This product merges characters from the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers franchise with iconic monsters from Toho's Godzilla universe.
Playmates Toys' collection draws inspiration from the IDW comic book series 'Godzilla vs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II' and reimagines the Rangers as figures embodying the forms and attributes of famous kaiju such as Godzilla, Anguirus, and Rodan. The first wave, which is scheduled to arrive at Target stores in March 2026, includes the Green Ranger styled after Godzilla, the Blue Ranger representing Anguirus, and the Red Ranger modeled after Rodan. Each figure measures at a standard action figure scale with multiple points of articulation, a signature weapon, and a gold Morpher medallion figure stand.
Image Credit: Playmates Toys
Playmates Toys' collection draws inspiration from the IDW comic book series 'Godzilla vs Mighty Morphin Power Rangers II' and reimagines the Rangers as figures embodying the forms and attributes of famous kaiju such as Godzilla, Anguirus, and Rodan. The first wave, which is scheduled to arrive at Target stores in March 2026, includes the Green Ranger styled after Godzilla, the Blue Ranger representing Anguirus, and the Red Ranger modeled after Rodan. Each figure measures at a standard action figure scale with multiple points of articulation, a signature weapon, and a gold Morpher medallion figure stand.
Image Credit: Playmates Toys
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