Morphylogeny

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

#67: MMPR 207: "The Power Stealer".

Features Footage from:
Zyuranger, episode 22;
Dairanger, episodes 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 20, 23, 25, 36, 44;
and episode 20 of Zyu2.

The complete program, from "Today on" to end of Saban logo, lasts roughly 20:45;09.

"Today on" segment is about :30; by itself.

Opening is about 1:00;00 by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note

Zordon Face 1.

Medium shot.

Number of uses this episode: 2.

Zordon Face 2.

Close shot.

Number of uses this episode: 2.

Source Description Edit Note
MMPR 205.

Goldar begins walking to our right, motioning arms and talking to our left, pan left and zoom in as Zedd stands up from throne, and punches right fist forth, slowly lowering it as he glares to our slight right, giving a quick head shiver.

Recycled, start is trimmed.

MMPR 201.

Lord Zedd stands in front of his throne, talking and pointing right arm to our slight left, then gesturing his hand over his head towards our right.

Recycled; fades to black.

MMPR 203.

As shot zooms out, Zedd turns away from Earth, and steps down from balcony, walking to Goldar, who talks and eventually bows before him. Zedd turns back to the Earth, as shot zooms in and he motions his arms in anticipation, while returning to balcony railing.

Recycled; Zedd glows red off and on.

MMPR 201.

Zedd turns his back to us, as he fires electricity from his staff at the cut-out of Earth, as the back of Goldar watches.

Recycled, but includes new stuff at start.

MMPR 101, MMPR 118 & ZYU #02.

Tommy, Kim, Jason's morphing sequences

Recycled. Flash after bolt and after Tommy; fades to white.

MMPR Pilot.

Standard Command Center exterior.

Recycled; fades out to next shot.

MMPR 201.

Images of Lord Zedd motioning arms and talking, appearing upon the cave wall.

Recycled, but runs longer than prior use.

MMPR 102.

Command Center's alarm light spins.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #20.

Between a small pair of Easter Island statues in a park, Octophantom skips in, with a yellow paint can in one hand, and a brush in another. He looks at one, then the other, goes over to it, sets down paint can.

Altered to fit in Viewing Globe.

ZYU2 #20.

POV of the statue as Octophantom leans in close with paint brush in hand.

Altered to fit in Viewing Globe.

ZYU2 #20.

Reverse POV of Octophantom swirling paint brush around on statue surface, making a black circle on it.

Altered to fit in Viewing Globe.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom ceases painting, leans back, and admires his work.

Altered to fit in Viewing Globe.

MMPR 101 & ZYU #02.

Standard morphing sequence, main five.

Recycled. Fades to white.

ZYU2 #20.

Blue, Black, Pink, Yellow, and Red flip over the camera at alternating angles under a cloudy sky.

Fades in from white; Black's flip is recycled but first in context.

ZYU2 #20.

Black & Blue leap up and punch right fists forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Yellow & Pink leap up and punch right fists forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Red leaps up and punches right fist forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Sharp zoom out as Octophantom finds himself being punched by all five Rangers at once.

ZYU2 #20.

POV upward angle of five Rangers punching at the screen in a circle, leaning in, then being shoved back out.

ZYU2 #20.

The five Rangers are thrown into a roll, recovering loosely while Red poses first.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Octophantom points at the downed team.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as the Rangers stand up, in defensive positions.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Octophantom, arms raised, as he pulls them back.

ZYU2 #20.

Side angle, close on Octophantom, as he pitches his raised arms forth.

ZYU2 #20.

A trio of spark bursts erupt in front of the five Rangers, causing them to dive to our right.

ZYU2 #20.

The Rangers roll to our right, and recover in posing positions.

ZYU2 #20.

Five starfish explosives are tossed through the air.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out, as the starfish explosives attach perfectly to the Rangers' chests, causing them to spark burst and fall back.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out, as the five Rangers fall and roll, barely able to get up amid the lingering smoke.

ZYU2 #20.

Side angle, as the Rangers stand up and face the monster, Black nod-talks to Red, who responds with a fist raise. The team then rushes forth into battle, but Blue lingers behind, reaching out in protest.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out, Octophantom ducks under Red's kick, shoves aside Black's kick, blocks Yellow & Pink's double-kick then smacks each aside, before getting both arms grabbed by Black & Red, forcing him to turn around.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom breaks free from Black & Red's arm-pulling, pushing each away from him.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Blue, hiding behind a tree and looking contemplative.

ZYU2 #20.

While Blue keeps his distance and changes trees in background, Octophantom blocks Red's kick, ducks under his second, then grabs his punching fist and pins his arm down.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out, Yellow strikes with Blade Blaster in saber mode, Octophantom blocks, Pink rushes up, uses her Blade, its blocked, she's sparkily slashed away. Yellow strikes again, blocked, kicks, blocked, finally the monster sparkily slashes her into a fall and roll.

ZYU2 #20.

Black & Red leap up and punch right fists forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Upward shot of Octophantom gesturing arms over head, causing Black & Red to fly right over and past him.

ZYU2 #20.

Red & Black land on their backs, rolling over as Pink & Yellow tumble down next to them.

ZYU2 #20.

As the four Rangers writhe on the ground, Octophantom motions arms while talking at them, while Blue rushes onto the scene in the background.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Blue as he steps forth and nod-talks concernedly.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom motions arms menacingly, and steps forth, ending up beside a mirrored trash can.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom turns suddenly, noticing something that causes him to stroke his snout.

ZYU2 #20.

The reflection of Octophantom in the mirrored trash can causes the monster to touch his snout mouth, and give a thumbs up.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom in past Octophantom, on Blue noticing his vanity.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom steps into frame, and holds up a bejeweled bucket in his right hand.

ZYU2 #20.

The bucket, or rather the vase, is held up in front of Octophantom's face.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Red as he quickly gets up into a posed crouch.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom holds up the vase for a moment, then zoom in as he turns the opening on the top forth.

ZYU2 #20.

The vase glows, causing Red Ranger to dive to our right, as a wiggling blob of white shoots out of the vase, swirls around the other three Rangers, scoops them up, then returns to the vase.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom holds vase back upright, and pats his belly proudly.

ZYU2 #20.

Red stands up and reaches out in protest.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom holds up vase, shakes it, holds it forth, then leans back and pats stomach again before teleporting away.

Teleportation effect added.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Blue stepping forth, then lowering head and turning head slowly in shame.

Transitions to next shot via wipe.

MMPR Pilot.

Standard Command Center exterior.

Recycled; transitions in from prior shot, fades into next.

ZYU2 #20.

Red Ranger sprints up over a quarry hill, straight toward us.

ZYU2 #20.

Upward angle as Red rushes into frame and stops, slowly scanning the area.

ZYU2 #20.

Red steps forth and glances about, zoom out to show the large, empty quarry field.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Red, as he turns from looking to our right, to straight on, shifting positions alertly.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom teleports onto the scene, points finger a few times, then shifts arms about.

Teleportation effect added.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Red nod-talks to the monster.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Octophantom as he turns to our left and points, causing shot to quick-pan across the quarry.

Cuts before we see anything. Follow-up shots replaced by US footage to include Green.

ZYU2 #20.

Red reaches out to his teammates, above the camera.

Follow-up shots are replaced with US footage, again for unknown reasons.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Octophantom steps into view, motioning arms as Red remains looking upward to our left.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Red, as he turns away from looking up at his teammates, facing the monster with a determined nod-talk.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom in on Red's right hand as he clenches it into an enraged fist.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom leaps through the air with his own right fist ready.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom lands a punch into Red, knocking him back.

ZYU2 #20.

Red falls, rolls, but quickly gets right up and poses, spoiling for a fight.

ZYU2 #20.

Pan up, real close to Octophantom as he lands and punches into the camera.

ZYU2 #20.

Red gets punched back by Octophantom, who then hops up, arms raised, and grabs his shoulders.

ZYU2 #20.

Side angle as Octophantom grabs Red's shoulders, pulls him in and knees him in the gut twice, before throwing him.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom pitches Red into the air.

ZYU2 #20.

Red falls to the ground, then flips himself onto his weary stomach.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Octophantom pulls out his vase and holds it up, intently.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom in past the vase, as Red remains on his stomach, gripping his arm and unable to get himself up.

ZYU2 #20.

Very close on Octophantom, holding the jar up, pan down slowly as he aims the open top of it forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Push in on Red, as his arm gives out and he falls onto his back.

ZYU2 #20.

Power Lance shoots through the air, swift zoom in on its tip. Repeated once.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom gets sparkily stabbed in the snout by the Power Lance, causing him to jolt back, dropping jar.

ZYU2 #20.

The smoking barrel falls, pan up to Octophantom looking to our left at the source of his assault.

ZYU2 #20.

Blue Ranger struggles to lift his hefty, color-coded shield device, raising arm and waving at us.

Follow-up shot of US Red getting up and running over, is probably a team-shot replacement.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom quickly gestures finger at the Rangers.

ZYU2 #20.

Red stands beside Blue, who looks up at him as he remains leaning above the shield, then back down to it.

ZYU2 #20.

Close side angle, as Red looks at shield, then at Blue, nod-talking to him.

ZYU2 #20.

Upward-ish angle, as Blue and Red talk to each other, mainly Blue, glancing at monster's location, then lifting up his shield.

ZYU2 #20.

Another angle, as Red takes hold of the shield, prompting Blue to shake his arms out and grip bicep, implying its heaviness.

Follow-up shots are US replacements, featuring Z-Putties, meaning regular Putties must've been a reason for the reshoot.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Octophantom motions hands to face, causing his eyes to emit orange blast beams.

ZYU2 #20.

Multiple spark-bursts erupt around Red & Blue.

ZYU2 #20.

Repeat, closer, as multiple spark-bursts erupt around Red & Blue, causing them to dive to our left.

ZYU2 #20.

Red, still holding the shield, and Blue roll to our left and get back up, looking up over the camera.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Blue, nod-talking to our left slightly.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Red, turning and nod-talking to our right, then facing front and jumping up.

ZYU2 #20.

Red leaps up, and punches blue shield forth during zoom in.

ZYU2 #20.

Red lands and turns to face Octophantom, kicks, it's blocked, Octo punches, he shield-blocks it, repeat, then Red spin kicks him away.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom staggers back, then quickly punches forth.

ZYU2 #20.

Close-up of Octophantom's punching right arm.

ZYU2 #20.

Straight-on close-up of Octophantom punching into the camera.

ZYU2 #20.

Despite the shield blocking it, Octophantom's punch throws Red back and off his feet.

ZYU2 #20.

Red falls and rolls, holding the shield up again once he ceases.

ZYU2 #20.

As Red struggles onto his knees in foreground, Octophantom points, taunts, and finally spreads arms.

ZYU2 #20.

Red gets on his feet, only for Octophantom to extend orange energy rope beams outward, snagging the Ranger, pulling him toward him, and once up close enough, causes Red to spark burst.

ZYU2 #20.

Blue leaps up the side of a cliff.

Follow-up shot is another US replacement.

ZYU2 #20.

Pan and zoom past Blue atop the cliffside, as Octophantom approaches the downed Red in the distance.

Start is trimmed to remove Blue fighting regular Putties.

ZYU2 #20.

Oh look, Octophantom has a new weapon.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Octophantom holds his beady staff outward at the groggy, back-laying Red.

Follow-up is more US replacement stuff.

ZYU2 #20.

Continued, Octophantom slowly approaches with his beady staff, as Red reaches out in futile, helpless protest.

ZYU2 #20.

Red lies on his back, chest smoking, sudden pan to the shield as he turns toward it.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom finally stops walking, having got close enough, and raises his beady staff above Red.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Red turning and looking ahead.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on shield, being lifted off the ground.

ZYU2 #20.

Octo's beady staff slashes downward, repeated once.

ZYU2 #20.

Octo slashes beady staff down, as Red raises the shield.

ZYU2 #20.

Red raises shield over his upper body.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom in on Red pushing the button, Frank.

ZYU2 #20.

The shield snaps open, revealing mirrored plates within, causing the beady staff to freeze in place just inches away.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom freezes in his tracks at the sight.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom's reflection in the mirrored shield causes him to grasp at his face in admiration.

ZYU2 #20.

Tossing aside his beady staff, Octophantom strokes at his face with both of his hands.

ZYU2 #20.

Red sees it worked, nods, then tosses the shield aside as he gets up.

ZYU2 #20.

Rolling to our left, Red grips his Power Blaster, then fires several bolts from it.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom spark bursts in the chest, about where his snout comes down, knocking him away.

Follow-up shots of the Rangers being freed are US replacements.

ZYU2 #20.

Lying on his back and side (what'd we miss?!), Red turns his head, nods, then gets up.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom falls and rolls, getting up in a smoking crouch.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as Red stands up, his four teammates finally joining him, Blue touching his back and talking to him for a moment, before Red faces front and poses.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom finishes rising up, snout smoking as he motions his arms about.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom out as all five Rangers pose with their Power Weapons.

MMPR 204.

Standing on balcony, with Goldar cheering him on, Lord Zedd switches staff to right hand, looks at left, creates a growth grenade, then pitches it over the railing, causing flashing of light.

Recycled, but end is a little longer.

MMPR 203.

Aerial left-pass of mountain range, as Zedd's growth grenade floats past us through the air.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #20.

Superimposed explosions bursts out brighter, engulfing the screen with sparks.

Likely trimmed from a Power Blaster-induced explosion; Fades into next shot.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom rises gigantically amid fading smoke, spreading arms out and up, then leaning way down.

Fades in from prior.

ZYU2 #20.

The five Rangers jump back at the sight of the giant menace, then all turn to our upper right, raise arms and make summoning gestures.

DAI #05.

Bluish-white lightning strikes down diagonally, repeatedly, against dangerously dark and storm skies.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Black Ranger, as he goes from posing to our left, to posing to our right, all three motions.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Mastodon Dinozord charges to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Lion Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Pink Ranger, raising both arms at sides then crossing at the wrist in front of chest, bending down and throwing arms back like wings before standing back up and crossing arms as she holds right arm up and back while left hand is held poised near waist.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Pterodactyl Dinozord flies to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Firebird Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Blue Ranger, crossing arms in front of face before posing down in a crouch, then another to our left.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Triceratops Dinozord glides to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Unicorn Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Yellow Ranger, punches left hand forth, right hand down, left hand down with right arm up behind her in a pose. Then quickly punches with right hand downward, before thrusting left hand outward, right arm curled behind.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord races to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Griffin Thunderzord.

Recycled.

ZYU #22.

Close on Red Ranger, posing with arms up, crossing to a pose to our left, then a final one to our right.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord marches to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Red Dragon Thunderzord.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Bluish-white lightning strikes down diagonally, repeatedly, against dangerously dark and storm skies.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

The five Thunderzords race along the mountainous terrain together, slightly wider shot.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As fire burns in background, Red Dragon's roaring head comes into frame, very close-up.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As fire burns in background and electricity crackles about, Red Dragon folds neck back, as tail folds up, both forming into upward legs.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Against fiery background, Red Dragon's front claws snap together in a flash to form a humanoid arm.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Against fiery background, Red Dragon's back claws snap together in a flash to form another humanoid arm.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As flames rage behind it, side angle on Red Dragon's head, as it folds down, zoom in as a humanoid face is revealed beneath.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

As flames rage behind it, Red Dragon's neck and tail twist into legs, claw-hands form into arms, all making up its new body.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

In front of blaze and amid electricity, Red Dragon's new head floats into slot on body, connecting in a flash. As the flash fades, gone is the burning backdrop, as Red Dragon's new humanoid form spins to life beneath a blue sky, amid continued crackling of electricity.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

Red Dragon Thunderzord in Warrior Mode rises up beneath the cloudy sky, lowering raised arms to a battle ready position, as the crackling lightning around it ceases, replaced by a fancy spectrum shimmer behind it.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

RDTZWM's feet touch down on the ground, kicking up dust.

Recycled.

DAI #05.

RDTZWM stands tall over the camera in upward shot.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Track right, as Unicorn folds up into leg, Lion folds up into chest-plate & helmet, Griffin folds up into leg, and Firebird curls around into a... uhh, skirt. Each gets struck by their respective colored lightning, green for Black, natch.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom in as RDTZWM leaps down from the sky, legs poised outward.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Circle around Unicorn & Griffin legs as Red Dragon's legs land inside them, while Firebird waist slips around its hips.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Lion's chestplate connects to Red Dragon's body, as its feet slide over its arms to form armored arms.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close on Red Dragon's head as the helmet locks down over it. Pan down to green gem on chest plate.

Recycled.

DAI #08 & Original stock.

Freeze frame on green chest gem, as the five Power Rangers in the Megazord cockpit superimposes within, as they each cross their arms in front of their chests, then switch to folding forearms, then grabbing controls. A bright flash erupts to conclude it, engulfing the screen.

Recycled, with new cockpit footage.

DAI #08.

Zoom out as lightning crackles about, as the Thunder Megazord stands, fully formed.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's right, Unicorn leg.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's left, Griffin leg.

Recycled.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's Lion head waist region.

DAI #08.

Close-up on Thunder Megazord's Firebird butt region.

DAI #08.

Close, pan-up along Thunder Megazord's Thunder Saber in sheath.

DAI #44.

Zoom out as Thunder Megazord appears to stand up and pose battle ready amid a cloud of dust.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom caresses himself and raises his arms, zoom in just before he begins to slowly rush forth.

DAI #11.

Close-up of Thunder Megazord's right fist coming into frame, then turning palm-down.

DAI #11.

Close-up of Thunder Megazord's left fist turning palm-down, then pulling away.

DAI #23.

Close on Thunder Megazord as it pulls back its right fist, then punches into the camera.

Follow-up shot is US footage of Thunder Megazord punching Octophantom.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Octophantom as he grasps his snout with both hands, then winds up right fist, punching into camera.

Follow-up shot is US footage of Octophantom punching Thunder Megazord.

DAI #25.

Feet staggering back amid mist, pan up to Thunder Megazord posing battle ready.

ZYU2 #20.

Zoom in on Octophantom as he raises his arms menacingly.

DAI #36.

Close on sheath, as Thunder Megazord grip it with its left hand, flips it over, and pulls the Thunder Saber out with its right hand.

DAI #36.

Thunder Megazord whips saber around, then stabs it forth into the camera.

ZYU2 #20.

Close on Octophantom having a spark burst in his chest, causing him to stagger back.

ZYU2 #20.

Pan up Octophantom as he stumbles back, gripping his snout amid the smoke, looking sore about the head.

DAI #10.

Upward-facing camera tracks in a semi-circle so it's directly under Thunder Megazord, as it steps forth and poses battle ready.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom recovers, raises arms, and rushes at the screen, punching right arm forth.

Follow-up shot is US footage of Octophantom punching Thunder Megazord.

ZYU2 #20.

Really close on Octophantom as he holds his arms up and waggles his fingers, tauntingly.

DAI #14.

Thunder Megazord holds its saber up against its chest, causing pink lightning to crackle against the blade, making it surge with yellow energy and blue flashes. Before finally pulling the saber back and in a zoom out, flinging forth a blue energy tornado with pink lightning across the scene.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom falls, rolls, gets back up, wobbles, and grasps snout some more.

DAI #20.

Extreme close-up of Thunder Megazord's face as its eyes glow yellow, while lightning flashes off-frame.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Side angle on Thunder Megazord as it keeps Saber held outward, but turns the blade vertically, causing it to surge with yellow electricity.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

As Saber surges with yellow electricity, blue lightning crackling about the background, Thunder Megazord pulls it back from its right, and holds it up against left shoulder. This causes the blue lightning to fade into a drawn backdrop of waterfalls, eyes flashing, as Thunder Megazord steps forth and slashes Saber diagonally downward.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Close-up side angle of Saber slashing, leaving yellow-shaped energy trails behind.

Recycled; repeats once.

ZYU2 #20.

As Thunder Saber energy trails flick against him and a purple horizontal slash cuts through also, sparks and rings expand out against Octophantom, zoom out as red electricity crackles about, and he falls, flaring out into a large explosion of dust and sparks.

Saber-shaped energy trails superimposed.

DAI #20.

Thunder Megazord finishes turning around, facing the camera in front of the monster's explosion, and begins to re-sheath Saber.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Close-up of Thunder Saber being sheathed by the Megazord.

Recycled.

DAI #20.

Track forth toward Thunder Megazord in upward shot, as it finishes sheathing Saber, then lowers arms and steps ahead victoriously.

Recycled; fades to black.

MMPR 104.

Static image of Youth Center sign.

Recycled; fades in from black and out to next shot.

Around the World in Eighty Dreams.

Sections of the Saban dubbed cartoon, known as "Les Adventures de Carlos" in France. More of it runs throughout the scene in background, as does the original music.

Plays on TV set.

Ending Credits