After visiting the UK and France in 2013, the Power Rangers kicked off their Irish visit on Saturday 12th April 2014 with a stop by Our Lady's Children's Hospital in Crumlin, Dublin. The tour will continue on throughout the country from now through Thursday 17th April 2014, and will feature a 10m² pop-up marquee outside several of the leading toy retailer's stores. Beginning at Smyths Toys Superstore in Blanchardstown Centre on April 12th, the free tour will mark the first ever appearance in Ireland for the "Power Ranger Megaforce", which will include six different stops with exciting activities perfect for the whole family. The tour will feature a special Power Rangers performance, followed by exclusive meet and greets, as well as photo opportunities with the Rangers.
All children who visit the tour will receive a free face-mask and professional photograph, and will be able to visit face painting and temporary tattooing stations. The first 100 children who come dressed up as a Power Ranger will receive a special prize, while other guests will have the chance to win prizes. The retailer will also be offering 25% off the Power Rangers toy range on the days of the event.
The "Power Rangers" event is supported by headline sponsors Nicktoons, Bandai, Rubies, Mega Bloks, Channel 5 and Kix TV.
Commenting on the Power Rangers appearances, Dryden Geary, marketing manager for Smyths Toys Superstores, said: "Everyone at Smyths Toys Superstores is thrilled to be welcoming the Power Rangers Megaforce to Ireland for the first time. This event is one of the most exciting we've ever run and we'd like to invite everyone to attend the appearances as we bring the Power Rangers to life exclusively for our Irish customers."
"We had tremendous success with our "Power Rangers Megaforce" live tours last year in the U.K. and France, and this year we wanted to bring the same excitement to the fans in Ireland," added Gustavo Antonioni, managing director of consumer products, Europe, Saban Brands. "We can't wait for our Irish viewers to get the chance to experience the "Power Rangers" in a whole new way during the Easter holidays."
The full schedule of the Smyths Toys Superstores tour is as below:
* 12th April 2014: Blanchardstown Centre, 10am – 3pm
* 13th April 2014: The Park, Carrickmines, 11am – 4pm
* 14th April 2014: Ivory’s Retail Park, Waterford, 10am – 3pm
* 15th April 2014: Kinsale Road, Cork, 10am – 3pm
* 16th April 2014: Ennis Rd. Retail Park, Limerick, 10am – 3pm
* 17th April 2014: Headford Road Retail Park, Galway, 10am – 3pm.
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