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** Since ''Series/TheBradyBunch'' is not remembered as much as other sitcoms in Italy, the Italian dub has Ivan Ooze complaining he missed ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' instead.

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** Since ''Series/TheBradyBunch'' is not remembered as much as other sitcoms in Italy, the Italian dub has Ivan Ooze complaining he missed ''Series/TheAddamsFamily'' instead. Similary, the european-spanish dub also changes it to make Ivan complain he missed the 70's.
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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular Rangers (Rocky, Billy and Adam) had something to do with it.

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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular male Rangers (Rocky, Billy and Adam) had something to do with it.
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** The Yellow Ranger disposes of the villain by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to [[GroinAttack knee him in the groin]]]] (while getting cheered on by Rita and Zedd). Twelve years later, in [[Film/PowerRangers2017 the live-action reboot]], the Yellow Ranger does something similar to Rita herself - [[spoiler: this time slapping her out into space]].

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** The Yellow Ranger disposes of the villain by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to [[GroinAttack knee him in the groin]]]] (while getting cheered on by Rita and Zedd). Twelve Twenty-two years later, in [[Film/PowerRangers2017 the live-action reboot]], the Yellow Ranger does something similar to Rita herself - [[spoiler: this time slapping her out into space]].

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** The film used CGI for the Ninjazords because they didn't want to use the original props or costumes for the film -- and ''boy'' do the CGI ones look bad, even by 1994-95 standards. They're a poor match for the correct designs, as well. [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11119/111192712/4289996-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-ninja-megazord.png The Ninja Megazord]] in particular looks like it's made of liquid.
** The Ninja Mega Falconzord is the biggest offender, being based not off the full-sized toy but a smaller special edition with the wolf's head uncovered and the cover for the Ape hand being able to hold a sword (a large version of one of the Ape's Ninja-to, but the artists interpreted it as the Shogun Megazord's Fire Saber. Ouch.) Finally, they botched the head.
** There's also the scene where Ivan launches the Ninja Megazord through a building and it's extremely obvious the Megazord is a model (or perhaps even the figurine) being launched through it.
** Also on the topic of the CGI, Hornitor can be seen on ''the animation program's grid'' instead of the streets of Angel Grove in the Ape Zord's cockpit when it jumps off the roof during the climax.
** Scorpitron's tail can be seen on its back just moments after it's torn off by the Wolf Zord.
** The Bear Zord loses its yellow markings when its knocked into a building by Hornitor.
** The majority of Ivan's morphing effects look astonishingly bad as well; with a noticeable lack of physics and horrendous textures.

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** The film used CGI for the Ninjazords because they didn't want to use the original props or costumes for the film -- and ''boy'' do the CGI ones look bad, even by 1994-95 standards. They're a poor match for the correct designs, as well. [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11119/111192712/4289996-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-ninja-megazord.png The Ninja Megazord]] Megazord in particular looks like it's made of liquid.
** *** The Ninja Mega Falconzord is the biggest offender, being based not off the full-sized toy but a smaller special edition with the wolf's head uncovered and the cover for the Ape hand being able to hold a sword (a large version of one of the Ape's Ninja-to, but the artists interpreted it as the Shogun Megazord's Fire Saber. Ouch.) Finally, they botched the head.
** *** There's also the scene where Ivan launches the Ninja Megazord through a building and it's extremely obvious the Megazord is a model (or perhaps even the figurine) being launched through it.
** *** Also on the topic of the CGI, Hornitor can be seen on ''the animation program's grid'' instead of the streets of Angel Grove in the Ape Zord's cockpit when it jumps off the roof during the climax.
** *** Scorpitron's tail can be seen on its back just moments after it's torn off by the Wolf Zord.
** *** The Bear Zord loses its yellow markings when its knocked into a building by Hornitor.
** *** The majority of Ivan's morphing effects look astonishingly bad as well; with a noticeable lack of physics and horrendous textures.textures.
*** An unbroken shot of the Crane Zord zooming in to see Kimberly in the cockpit has the footage of her warped to match the space, making her look 50% wider.
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** CreatorPaulFreeman is having a blast as a cartoon villain, overshadowing everyone else in the film through strength of personality.

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** CreatorPaulFreeman Paul Freeman is having a blast as a cartoon villain, overshadowing everyone else in the film through strength of personality.

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** Viewers have noted that, years later, it's very obvious that Amy Jo Johnson and Johnny Yong Bosch turn in very spirited performances for the most part. Tellingly, out of all the cast members, they've had the most success since leaving the series.

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** Viewers have noted that, years later, it's very obvious that Amy Jo Johnson CreatorPaulFreeman is having a blast as a cartoon villain, overshadowing everyone else in the film through strength of personality.
** Creator/AmyJoJohnson
and Johnny Yong Bosch Creator/JohnnyYongBosch turn in very spirited performances, bringing some nuance next to the more heroic performances for of the most part.rest of the Rangers. Tellingly, out of all the cast members, they've had the most success since leaving the series.

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* CompleteMonster: [[BewareTheSillyOnes Ivan Ooze]] is a [[EvilIsHammy bombastically evil]] enemy of Zordon, who once "ruled the world with a reign of unparalleled terror". Awoken in the present day by Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa in order to help defeat the Power Rangers, Ooze uses a group of monsters to distract the Rangers so he's able to destroy the Command Center and leave Zordon to slowly die. Double-crossing Zedd and Rita and taking over their operations, Ivan intends on digging up the Ectomorphicons to help branch out his ambitions of conquest to a universal scale. After giving some of his Ooze to children so that he can brainwash the adults so he can force them to dig up the Ecto-Morphicons for him, Ivan then sends a group of monsters to destroy the Rangers when they try to get their powers back--[[BadBoss killing them]] when [[YouHaveFailedMe they fail]]. Ivan Ooze eventually [[PsychicAssistedSuicide orders all of the adults to commit suicide]] when [[YouHaveOutlivedYourUsefulness he no longer needs them]] and orders the Ectomorphicons to devastate Angel Grove. When one of his Ecto-Morphicons is destroyed by the Rangers, Ooze [[VillainOverride forcibly takes over the other]] to try and kill the Rangers himself.
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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular Rangers had something to do with it.

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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular Rangers (Rocky, Billy and Adam) had something to do with it.
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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular male Rangers had something to do with it.

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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular male Rangers had something to do with it.
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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: The soundtrack of this film is quite memorable, if only because a lot of the songs are impossible to get out of your head.

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The soundtrack of this film is quite memorable, if only because a lot of the songs are impossible to get out of your head.



** A large majority of the fan base would have liked to see the original line-up - Jason, Zack and Trini - starring in the film. They were planned to, and the movie was even used as an ultimatum to keep them from leaving the show.

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** A large majority of the fan base would have liked to see the original line-up - Jason, Zack Zack, and Trini - starring in the film. They were planned to, and the movie was even used as an ultimatum to keep them from leaving the show.



** In the same scene, Kimberly pushes the Tengu Warriors away rather awkwardly; again demonstrating that Amy Jo Johnson was a gymnast rather than martial artist. They cover for this by having her do a backflip to dodge one and then deliver a kick allowing them to change the angle. She too becomes more polished at technique once she's morphed and played by a stuntwoman.

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** In the same scene, Kimberly pushes the Tengu Warriors away rather awkwardly; again demonstrating that Amy Jo Johnson Creator/AmyJoJohnson was a gymnast rather than martial artist. They cover for this by having her do a backflip to dodge one and then deliver a kick allowing them to change the angle. She too becomes more polished at technique once she's morphed and played by a stuntwoman.



** The Yellow Ranger disposes of the villain by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to knee him in the groin]] (while getting cheered on by Rita and Zedd). Twelve years later, in [[Film/PowerRangers2017 the live-action reboot]], the Yellow Ranger does something similar to Rita herself - [[spoiler: this time slapping her out into space]].

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** The Yellow Ranger disposes of the villain by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to [[GroinAttack knee him in the groin]] groin]]]] (while getting cheered on by Rita and Zedd). Twelve years later, in [[Film/PowerRangers2017 the live-action reboot]], the Yellow Ranger does something similar to Rita herself - [[spoiler: this time slapping her out into space]].



** Creator/AmyJoJohnson's ''terrible'' delivery of "Zordon, you can't leave us". Was that really the best take?

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** Creator/AmyJoJohnson's Amy Jo Johnson's ''terrible'' delivery of "Zordon, you can't leave us". Was that really the best take?



* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: The UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis and [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]] beat-em-ups were well-received - even though the latter's only connection to the movie is having Ivan Ooze as the final boss.

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* SugarWiki/NoProblemWithLicensedGames: The UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis and [[UsefulNotes/SuperNintendoEntertainmentSystem SNES]] beat-em-ups BeatEmUp games were well-received - even though the latter's only connection to the movie is having Ivan Ooze as the final boss.
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** The KidHero imagining himself as a Silver Ranger - no, a Gold Ranger; since then, both have become staple colors for {{Sixth Ranger}}s. It gets even funnier after ''Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger'', where the SixthRanger is Silver but has a Gold [[SuperMode powerup mode]], and once (when PowerCopying) couldn't decide between [[Series/EngineSentaiGoOnger Go-On Gold or Silver]] (also known as [[Series/PowerRangersRPM RPM Gold and Silver]]) and so chose both, creating a suit that's half of each.

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** The KidHero imagining himself as a Silver Ranger - no, a Gold Ranger; There was ''neither a Silver Ranger nor a Gold Ranger'' in either Power Rangers or Super Sentai at the time this film was made, but since then, both metallic colors have become staple colors for {{Sixth Ranger}}s. It gets even funnier after ''Series/KaizokuSentaiGokaiger'', where the SixthRanger is Silver but has a Gold [[SuperMode powerup mode]], and once (when PowerCopying) couldn't decide between [[Series/EngineSentaiGoOnger Go-On Gold or Silver]] (also known as [[Series/PowerRangersRPM RPM Gold and Silver]]) and so chose both, creating a suit that's half of each.
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** The film used CGI for the Ninjazords because they didn't want to use the original props or costumes for the film -- and ''boy'' do the CGI ones look bad, even by 1994-95 standards. They're a poor match for the correct designs, as well. [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11119/111192712/4289996-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-ninja-megazord.png The Ninja Megazord]] in particular [[UncannyValley looks like it's made of liquid]].

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** The film used CGI for the Ninjazords because they didn't want to use the original props or costumes for the film -- and ''boy'' do the CGI ones look bad, even by 1994-95 standards. They're a poor match for the correct designs, as well. [[https://static.comicvine.com/uploads/original/11119/111192712/4289996-mighty-morphin-power-rangers-the-movie-ninja-megazord.png The Ninja Megazord]] in particular [[UncannyValley looks like it's made of liquid]].liquid.

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** Scenes were planned of Dulcea training the Rangers to be able to get the great power. This would have added some actual reason for them to not immediately head off to try for it.

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** Scenes were planned of Dulcea training the Rangers to be able to get the great power. This would have added some actual reason for them to not immediately head off to try for it. Steve Cardenas even called it his favourite scene in the movie.



* FightSceneFailure: In the first fight with Ivan Ooze's {{Mooks}}, Aisha's moves are very obviously covering for the fact that Karan Ashley was a dancer rather than martial artist; including obviously stumbling backwards after throwing a front kick. Notably, once Aisha has morphed and therefore played by a stunt woman, her technique becomes much more polished.

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In the first fight with Ivan Ooze's {{Mooks}}, Aisha's moves are very obviously covering for the fact that Karan Ashley was a dancer rather than martial artist; including obviously stumbling backwards after throwing a front kick. Notably, once Aisha has morphed and therefore played by a stunt woman, her technique becomes much more polished.
** In the same scene, Kimberly pushes the Tengu Warriors away rather awkwardly; again demonstrating that Amy Jo Johnson was a gymnast rather than martial artist. They cover for this by having her do a backflip to dodge one and then deliver a kick allowing them to change the angle. She too becomes more polished at technique once she's morphed and played by a stuntwoman.



*** Even better, Adam's disappointment is Creator/JohnnyYongBosch's own genuine sentiment, but later in life, especially appearing in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6YQo1WCDog this educational video about the whole frogs-as-ninja motif]], his opinion about it has greatly improved. It helps that the titular character from the folktale discussed in the video that cemented the motif in Japanese culture was indeed a prince (albeit an exiled one) who could summon or even turn into a frog, and who was HappilyMarried to a beautiful princess, also an exile.

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*** ** Even better, Adam's disappointment is Creator/JohnnyYongBosch's own genuine sentiment, but later in life, especially appearing in [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E6YQo1WCDog this educational video about the whole frogs-as-ninja motif]], his opinion about it has greatly improved. It helps that the titular character from the folktale discussed in the video that cemented the motif in Japanese culture was indeed a prince (albeit an exiled one) who could summon or even turn into a frog, and who was HappilyMarried to a beautiful princess, also an exile.


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** The Yellow Ranger disposes of the villain by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to knee him in the groin]] (while getting cheered on by Rita and Zedd). Twelve years later, in [[Film/PowerRangers2017 the live-action reboot]], the Yellow Ranger does something similar to Rita herself - [[spoiler: this time slapping her out into space]].
* JustHereForGodzilla: Some just watch for the fight scenes, which are generally agreed to be the best part of the movie.


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** Aisha defeats Ivan Ooze by [[spoiler: using the Megazord to perform a GroinAttack]]. It should be ridiculous but it's the most appropriate way to dispose of him. And there's even an emergency button just for that!


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* TheyChangedItNowItSucks: A few fans express annoyance that Tommy calls out "White Tiger" during the morphing sequence, rather than "Tiger Zord" as in the series.

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* FightSceneFailure: In the first fight with Ivan Ooze's {{Mooks}}, Aisha's moves are very obviously covering for the fact that Karan Ashley was a dancer rather than martial artist; including obviously stumbling backwards after throwing a front kick.

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* FightSceneFailure: In the first fight with Ivan Ooze's {{Mooks}}, Aisha's moves are very obviously covering for the fact that Karan Ashley was a dancer rather than martial artist; including obviously stumbling backwards after throwing a front kick. Notably, once Aisha has morphed and therefore played by a stunt woman, her technique becomes much more polished.



** In another one connected to frogs. When Adam expresses disappointment over getting a frog as a Zord, Dulcea cheers him up by invoking the tale of ''Literature/TheFrogPrince''. Disney, who at one point owned ''Power Rangers'', later produced [[WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog their own take on The Frog Prince tale]].
*** Interestingly, the entire reason Adam even has a frog motif is ultimately due to an actual frog prince, or at least the Japanese equivalent of one, but with a different manner of his association with frogs.

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** In another one connected to frogs. When Adam expresses disappointment over getting a frog as a Zord, Dulcea cheers him up by invoking the tale of ''Literature/TheFrogPrince''. Disney, who at one point owned ''Power Rangers'', later produced [[WesternAnimation/ThePrincessAndTheFrog their own take on The Frog Prince tale]].
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tale]]. Interestingly, the entire reason Adam even has a frog motif is ultimately due to an actual frog prince, or at least the Japanese equivalent of one, but with a different manner of his association with frogs.



* NeverLiveItDown: Poor Kimberly is often accused of {{Chickification}} for two scenes in which she ends up in trouble - getting carried away by a Tengu warrior and cornered by a dinosaur skeleton. Both times she's left screaming for Tommy, which can leave a bad taste in fans' mouths. She kicks ass plenty of other times in the film, and without her powers is just a gymnast with no martial arts training, so it's plausible that she would need help.

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* NeverLiveItDown: Poor Kimberly is often accused of {{Chickification}} for two scenes in which she ends up in trouble - getting carried away by a Tengu warrior and cornered by a dinosaur skeleton. Both times she's left screaming for Tommy, which can leave a bad taste in fans' mouths. She kicks ass plenty of other times in the film, and without her powers is just a gymnast with no martial arts training, so it's plausible that she would need help. In fact, when she gets carried off by a Tengu warrior, she's caught off guard because she'd just fought off another and she even tries to free herself defiantly.


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* TookTheBadFilmSeriously:
** Viewers have noted that, years later, it's very obvious that Amy Jo Johnson and Johnny Yong Bosch turn in very spirited performances for the most part. Tellingly, out of all the cast members, they've had the most success since leaving the series.
** Gabrielle Fitzpatrick makes you believe she is indeed a fearsome warrior and TheMentor to the heroes, all while fighting in a ChainmailBikini and talking about animal spirits.

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* FanPreferredCutContent:
** Scenes were planned of Dulcea training the Rangers to be able to get the great power. This would have added some actual reason for them to not immediately head off to try for it.
** A large majority of the fan base would have liked to see the original line-up - Jason, Zack and Trini - starring in the film. They were planned to, and the movie was even used as an ultimatum to keep them from leaving the show.
* FightSceneFailure: In the first fight with Ivan Ooze's {{Mooks}}, Aisha's moves are very obviously covering for the fact that Karan Ashley was a dancer rather than martial artist; including obviously stumbling backwards after throwing a front kick.



* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release.

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* LGBTFanbase: The movie apparently had quite a gay following, and for awhile was shown frequently in gay bars after its initial release. Perhaps the sleeveless muscular male Rangers had something to do with it.



** After the skydiving scene, Tommy ends about three sentences with the word [[TotallyRadical "man"]] in less than two minutes.



** Kimberly and Billy backflipping simultaneously to get away from the mooks...with Billy's "right behind you Kimberly" dubbed in for some obvious VocalDissonance.



* NarmCharm: Rita and Zedd, of all people, chanting "Go go, Power Rangers!" It's ridiculous, but also hilarious and satisfying to fans of the series that had watched countless episodes of the two being absolutely consumed with hate for the heroes.

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Rita and Zedd, of all people, chanting "Go go, Power Rangers!" It's ridiculous, but also hilarious and satisfying to fans of the series that had watched countless episodes of the two being absolutely consumed with hate for the heroes.heroes.
** "You haven't seen a morphological being around here" is delivered in a way that Amy Jo Johnson knows it's a goofy line and is embracing the fact.
** The above-mentioned bad puns fight scene can still work out of sheer RuleOfCool (all actors are obviously doing their own stunts, and all pull off some impressive moves).
* NeverLiveItDown: Poor Kimberly is often accused of {{Chickification}} for two scenes in which she ends up in trouble - getting carried away by a Tengu warrior and cornered by a dinosaur skeleton. Both times she's left screaming for Tommy, which can leave a bad taste in fans' mouths. She kicks ass plenty of other times in the film, and without her powers is just a gymnast with no martial arts training, so it's plausible that she would need help.


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* TheScrappy: Fred isn't too well liked for his MouthyKid persona, and the fact that he's a movie-exclusive character who takes screen time away from the Rangers.
* SignatureScene: The skydiving scene set to "Higher Ground" is probably the most remembered part of the film.


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* WTHCostumingDepartment: Mild example but Rocky for some reason gives himself a curtains hairstyle that almost looks like a parody of NinetiesHair (by contrast, Adam actually suits the same style). Understandably, by ''Series/PowerRangersZeo'', he had cut it much shorter.

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