Say "goodbye" to the shiny spandex Power Rangers costumes of the '90s — it's morphing time.
The first promo for the new "Power Rangers" movie that's set to premier in 2017 has arrived, and the Rangers have been upgraded, though not everyone is thrilled about the new uniforms.
Each ranger still has their own color, but the suits now also feature body armor, and in the case of the yellow and pink rangers, heels too.
That's right, Yellow Ranger Trini (who will be played by pop singer Becky G) and Pink Ranger Kimberly (played by Naomi Scott) are wearing wedges in a promo photo released by Entertainment Weekly.
It’s time to suit up! @EW gives you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the POWER RANGERS! https://t.co/jeziYUdmfS#PowerRangersMovie
— Power Rangers (@ThePowerRangers) May 5, 2016Shortly after the photo was released, Twitter was awash with nostalgic sentiments about the early Power Ranger days and excitement for the upcoming movie, but there was also some criticism about the new outfits.
When I see the new Power Rangers costumes pic.twitter.com/cjQGEvINJB
— FashionweekNYC (@FashionweekNYC) May 5, 2016
RE Power Rangers Costumes: okay well that doesn't look too bad. And they got rid of the skirts which is a plus--WHY ARE THEY IN HEELS?
— Evan Churchill (@rtaChurchy) May 5, 2016
I was super excited for the new Power Rangers movie until I saw their suits...why did they give the girls weird boobages and heels? O.o
— ZaiLetsPlay (@ZaiLetsPlay) May 5, 2016
When you gotta defeat Rita Repulsa in the morning, but you gonna get it popping at the club that night. pic.twitter.com/quj5p1lcXQ
— X (@XLNB) May 5, 2016Chrissy Teigen even got involved, expressing surprise at the introduction of heels to the costumes, tweeting to her 1.47 million followers: "Go go power....WEDGES?????"
go go power....WEDGES????? pic.twitter.com/Lam5s8X9NJ
— christine teigen (@chrissyteigen) May 5, 2016Others called the practicality of all the armor into question:
I understand the desire to come up with a "modern/fresh" take, but lord these new costumes are STIFF. #PowerRangerspic.twitter.com/lLKHrA7Cp0
— Matt Doering (@mattdoering) May 5, 2016
The new #PowerRangers suits sure look... alien. A little bulky, like most modern super-suits. Could be cool though! pic.twitter.com/xsQNRhboxH
— DJ Wooldridge (@djtalkstrash) May 5, 2016Join the conversation about this story »
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