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Power Rangers Zeo 1996

The Power Rangers Zeo were the second iteration of the Power Rangers, after the Mighty Morphin Rangers from 1993-1995. The Zeo Rangers took over in 1996, and launched the fourth television season on the small screen. The team consisted of a mix between older known characters with some new additions. This new team of Rangers were powered by the Zeo Crystal, which gave them their powers. 

For more information about Bandai’s Power Rangers Zeo line, see bottom of the page for a complete summary.

Action Feature Zeo Rangers (1996): Basic 5.5″ Figures (2530)

The first series of figures released in 1996 featured all five Zeo Rangers, along with the Gold Rangers. The packaging was re-designed for the Zeo team with a blue/black color theme.

Scarcity Factor: The Action Feature Zeo Rangers series can still be found, but they’re getting tougher to find each year.
Notes: The Action Feature series was the first one that was released for the Zeo Rangers line. It contained all six Ranger characters, with each one having a unique action feature.

Action Feature Evil Space Aliens (1996): Basic 5.5″ Figures (2750)

The always unique and interesting Evil Space Aliens are just as much a staple of the show, as the Rangers are, so a new wave of Aliens seems appropriate here. This series contains some old favorites, along with several brand new characters as well.

Scarcity Factor: Most of the Evil Space Alien figures from the Zeo Rangers can still be found, but it may take a little patience.
Notes: Bandai did a great job of producing LOTS of different Ranger characters, but every kid knows that you need bad guys for the good guys to fight. So, I humbly introduce……the bad guys. These figures remain popular on the secondary market but are usually pretty affordable.

Action Feature Zeo Rangers (1996): Basic 8″ Figures (2680)

The Action Feature Zeo Rangers were released in an 8″ format, and featured all five Rangers, along with the Gold Ranger.

Scarcity Factor: The 8″ Action Feature Zeo Rangers series can still be found, but they’re getting tougher to find each year.
Notes: The 8″ Action Feature Ranger series was released in an unusual 8 inch format, but they didn’t have much in the way of articulation. It contained all six Ranger characters, with each one having a unique action feature.

Auto-Morphin Zeo Rangers (1996): Basic 5.5″ Figures (2750)

The Auto-Morphin Power Rangers figures proved extremely popular for the Mighty Morphin line, so Bandai brought them back for the Zeo Rangers. The Head Flipping action remained for this line.

Scarcity Factor: The Auto Morphin Zeo Rangers can still be found, but they’re getting tougher to find each year.
Notes: In the tradition of the original Mighty Morphin line, the Auto Morphin series returns for the Zeo Ranger line. It contained all six Ranger characters, with each one having the popular Auto Morphin feature.

Action Feature Zeo Zords (1996): Basic 5.5″ Figures (2560)

No Power Rangers show would be complete without the amazing Zords each one piloted and controlled. This series of figures were essentially smaller versions of the Zords from the show. Larger versions of each Zord were later released and shown further down the page.

Scarcity Factor: The Action Feature Zord series can still be found, but it may take a little patience.
Notes: The Action Feature Zord series for the Zeo Rangers line was a popular one, as are all the Miro Zords for other lines. Most can be found on the secondary market, with a couple like Super Zeo Megazord and Zeo Megazord being a bit tougher to find.

Zord Morphin Zeo Rangers (1996): Basic Figures (2703)

Bandai released several new and interesting series for the Rangers, and these Zord Morphin Rangers were one of them. They were essentially a Power Rangers version of the Transformers with each Ranger going from the Zord to the Ranger. Only three of the Rangers were released in this set.

Scarcity Factor: The Zord Morphin Zeo Ranger series can be easily found on the secondary market.
Notes: The Zord Morphin series were basically Ranger versions of the Transformers, with each changing from a Zord to a Ranger figure. The series was small, with only three Ranger characters being released.

Micro Zeo Zord Playsets (1996): Basic Figures (2590)

The Micro Zeo Zord Playsets were a new addition to the Power Rangers line in 1996. They were basically smaller versions of each Zord that could change into a tiny playset, complete with miniature figures.

Scarcity Factor: The Micro Zeo Zord Playsets can be easily found on the secondary market.
Notes: The Micro Zord Playset series contained small versions of the Zords, that can open up into micro playsets. Each set contained tiny figures and accessories, that are typically missing with loose versions.

Power Rangers Zeo (1996): Accessories

Bandai once again released several role playing accessories for kids to imitate their favorite Ranger characters.

Scarcity Factor: Zeo Power Ranger accessories can still be found, but they’re getting tougher to find each year.
Notes: The various accessories released from the Zeo Ranger line were produced in large numbers, so they can be easier to find than the Mighty Morphin line. The Zeonizers were popular at the the time, and can be a bit tougher to find nowadays.

Power Rangers Zeo (1996): Multipacks

New to the Zeo Rangers line were multipacks in 1996. A Zeo Ranger Collection set was released, as well as two different Special Edition 2-packs featuring the Gold Team characters.

Scarcity Factor: The Zeo Power Ranger Multipacks are on the rare side, and tough to find nowadays.
Notes: The Zeo Ranger Collection set contained all six Ranger characters, and is difficult to find. The Special Edition Gold Team two-packs are very difficult to find, and contained White and Green Ranger figures.

Power Rangers Zeo (1996): Vehicles

The Zeo Jet Cycles were released for this line, which featured each Ranger character with their uniquely colored Jet Cycle and weapons.

Zeo Jet Cycles

Scarcity Factor: The Zeo Jet Cycles can be easily found on the secondary market.
Notes: The Zeo Ranger Jet Cycle series contained each Ranger character with their own uniquely painted vehicles. These cycles can be found pretty easily on the secondary market nowadays.

Power Rangers Zeo (1996): Vehicles – Zords

As any Power Rangers fan knows, the Zords are the big guns of the Rangers world, and the Zeo Rangers are no exceptions. Bandai released six different large scale Zords for the line.

Scarcity Factor: Most Zeo Power Ranger Zords can be tough to find on the secondary market.
Notes: The Zords from the Zeo Ranger line were very popular, and remain so to this day, so they can be tough to find on the secondary market nowadays. The Zeo Megazord and Pyramidas can be the toughest to find of the series.

For the first several years of the Power Rangers, they followed a continuous story line that evolved with each new season. The 1996 version was of course, the Zeo Rangers. This team was a mix of older and known characters, along with some new additions. Each of the Rangers were powered by the Zeo crystal. The fan-favorite character of Tommy Oliver, returned to the show as the Red Ranger and leader of the team. The design of the Power Rangers outfits also changed for this season, to fit the Zeo Ranger design.

The Zeo Rangers consisted of five core Power Ranger characters, Zeo Ranger I (Pink), Zeo Ranger II (Yellow), Zeo Ranger III (Blue), Zeo Ranger IV (Green), and Zeo Ranger V (Red). They would be joined by the Gold Ranger, who was actually portrayed by two separate versions, Trey of Triforia and Jason Scott. Once again, these Rangers would battle various villains called “Evil Space Aliens”. Like the Mighty Morphin version, multiple waves of Zeo Rangers would fill retail toy aisles in 1996, featuring the Rangers and evil aliens.

The Zeo Ranger figures and accessories still proved to very popular with the kids who were watching the show at the time. Toy sales and show ratings were both strong enough to show that a little change to the team certainly didn’t slow down their popularity. New uniforms and Zords just meant more new action figures and toys to sell. Most items from the Zeo Ranger line of 1996 can still be easily found on the secondary market nowadays, with the bigger Zords being among the more coveted items.