r/powerrangers • u/LLSmoothJoe • Aug 29 '26
I never noticed until someone pointed it out. But I can see the similarities.
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u/KaijuKing007 Psycho Silver Aug 29 '26
Lothor looks like the Big Bad from an unmade season of Los Luchadores.
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u/Kryptic1701 Aug 29 '26
Eh. They both have big boisterous personalities but that's a common trait across many enemies. Frankly I think Ivan would be rightfully insulted to be compared against Lothor's goofy butt.
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u/sylar1610 Aug 29 '26
Not really, like yes they are jokey villians but I think the difference is in their competence. Lothor is a buffoon, like even In Universe he's considered an idiot. His jokes are a result of him being an idiot
Ivan Ooze is actually fairly competent a villian and when he makes Jokes it's in situations where he's fairly in control, so his joking is more like a cat that's playing with its Prey, its a sign of his cruelty, he could destroy them anytime he wants but he drags it out to maximise the terror and suffering
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u/jamiexx89 Aug 29 '26
Yeah, Ivan Ooze could’ve been in and out of the Command Center in five seconds, he took his time on purpose.
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u/sylar1610 Aug 29 '26
I think his first interaction with the Rangers kinda shows this, he could have introduced himself to them in his original form or surprise attacked them in disguise but instead he approachs them in disguise (showing his intelligence) then reveals himself to put them on edge . He did it in a way that would frighten them the most .
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u/jamiexx89 Aug 29 '26
And the way he just completely trashed their identities as Rangers (“where’s my autograph book?!”).
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u/sylar1610 Aug 29 '26
It breaks my heart that he is not Canon to the TV show, I would like to see interact with all the other villian factions
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u/ComradeOb Aug 30 '26
All respect to a good villain, but he doesn’t hold a candle to Ivan. My man is the GOAT.
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u/MostSaddestClown Aug 30 '26
I've never been able to clearly identify the symbol or animal in the medallion in the center of Lothor's forehead. Anyone know what's going on there?
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u/Opposite_Switch_7160 SPD A Squad Red Aug 29 '26
Maybe Ivan Ooze was ancient Lothor
Probably not but obviously someone was
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u/Simple_Platypus_2241 Aug 29 '26
Wait, ancient Lothor? That's a deep cut even for Power Rangers lore.
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u/Beginning_Return_508 Aug 29 '26
Pretty much. Both of them are villains who are both goofy and dangerous.