SOMA: Sonic Ranger

Sonic Ranger - Robocop / Power Ranger bootlegs
Soma International LTD.
Made in China
Archive figure checklist

For more information on other toy lines produced by Soma International, please visit the SOMA home page by clicking here.

Soma's SONIC RANGER - 1994
(v1 Diamond chest pattern)

9" Tall

Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Blue Ranger
9.5" figure

Sonic Ranger (heros) vs. Invaders (enemy)

Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Blue Ranger
9.5" figure
National Wholesale Liquidators $9.90

Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Black Ranger
9.5" figure

Photo Credit: winches_58

Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Yellow Ranger
9.5" figure
Willis Import Inc. NY

Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Green Ranger
9.5" figure

Photo Credit: Vintage Toys Box Italy

ITALIAN - Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte White & Gold Ranger
9.5" figure
8 Suoni elettronici con luce

Photo Credit: Vintage Toys Box Italy

ITALIAN - Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Red Ranger
9.5" figure
8 Suoni elettronici con luce

Full ENGLISH set of 9.5" tall (v1) Sonic Rangers
Sold at BIG LOTS for $7.99 each.

4.5" Tall

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte White Ranger
4.5" figure
Price sticker from Cornet (values variety) store: $2.99

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Blue Ranger
4.5" figure

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Green Ranger
4.5" figure

 

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Black & Gold Ranger
4.5" figure

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Yellow & White Ranger
4.5" figure
Sold at Rite Aid for $1.99

No. 594
Sonic Ranger (v1) diamond chest
Matte Red & White Ranger
4.5" figure
Sold at Rite Aid for $1.99
 

Photo Credit: tbowles0420

No.87/949
Full set of 4.5" tall (v1) Sonic Rangers
$1.99 price stickers
Soma - Distributed by E-TOYS

Photo Credit: Pixel Store

No.594
Sonic Ranger Soma
FRENCH /ENGLISH bilingual Canada card - Les yeux a'allume
Black ranger on heavily faded card

Full set of 4.5" tall (v1) Sonic Rangers - Soma
6 figure combo pack with weapons.
$8.99 price tag
"Press buckle to light up my eyes"

INVADERS - ENEMY LINE

Leader & Solider Invaders

Awesome vintage artwork of the enemy Invader figures. For the purpose of this blog, the figure on the left is the 'Leader' (exposed face) and on the right 'Soldier' (masked face).

No. 598
ENGLISH (v1) Soldier Invader: Red, Yellow, Black & Silver
Soma International

No. 598

 ENGLISH (v2) Soldier Invader: Red, Black & Blue
Soma International

 

Photo Credit: reisobrien

Sonic Ranger - Invader color variants
Only known picture of the (v3) green deco figure on the right. (custom?)
 

Ref. 13609
Sonic Ranger Soldier Invaders (v1 & v2)
 ITALIAN - Gli Invasori Occhi Luminosi
Soma International Toys

Photo Credit: The Flippin Dad

Sonic Ranger Soldier (v1 & v2) Invader - Soma
1994 Distributed by St. Jacques
FRENCH / ENGLISH bilingual Canadian cardback

Chest & eyes light up action!

No.87/962
(v1) Leader Invader: black & purple variant version enemy of the Sonic Rangers.
Soma toys

No. 598
(v2) Leader Invader: Red & blue variant version enemy of the Sonic Rangers.
Family Dollar price tag $2.00
Soma International

Variant versions (v3, v4) of the exposed face Leader Invader figure over several Soma lines.
(See Space Warrior & Star Challenger posts)

 
No. 5860
Sonic Ranger- SOMA - 1994
Mystery Bump & Go Motorcycle
Motorangers
Yellow version
Box Display
Made in China

Photo Credit: Vintage Toys Box Italy

Sonic Ranger- SOMA
ITALY - Motoranger
Gli Invinibili Eroi
Mystery Bump & Go Motorcycle
White version
Box Display

Sonic Ranger- SOMA
Mystery Bump & Go Motorcycle
Black version
Box Display
Distributed by E-TOYS - No.5860

Sonic Ranger- SOMA - 1994
Mystery Bump & Go Motorcycle
Motorangers
Red version
Box Display
Made in China - No. 5860

Sonic Ranger- SOMA
Mystery Bump & Go Motorcycle
Blue version
Cardback Display

2" Tall

Mini figures are made of light weight plastic not rubber.

Sonic Ranger - 1994
English -12 pack vinyl figures
Mini figures 2" tall
Note: Black figures, original gold paint faded down to a grey color.
No.59612
Sold at Family Dollar stores for $2.99

©1994 Soma 'Made in China' Sonic Ranger box.

Sonic Ranger
ITALIAN - 12 Personaggi in vinile
Mini figures 2" tall

Sonic Ranger - 2" mini figures checklist
Figures: Sonic Ranger (SR) 1-12
Soma Toys

Foot stamp - © SOMA  CHINA

Sonic Ranger - 1994
English - 8 pack vinyl figures
Mini figures 2" tall

Soma International Toys
Sonic Ranger - 2" Mini 6 pack
ITALIAN - Distributed in Italy by CEPPIRATTI

Soma International Toys
Sonic Ranger - 2" Mini 4 pack

Soma International Toys
Sonic Ranger - 2" Mini 4 pack
No. 5964

E-TOYS: Soma International Toys
Sonic Ranger - 2" Mini 3 pack
No.87/957

(v1)
Soma International Toy - catalog advertisement
Mystery Bump 'N Go
See-thru action robot
No.534

(v2)
Stock No.200613
Soma Sonic Ranger
ACTION ROBOT - see thru figure
Released 1994  No.597
Distributed by E-TOYS.
Wal-mart $19.96 price tag.

Colorful & visible internal gears and inter workings.
Action Robot came with both a blaster & shield.

(v3)
In 1998, Soma will repurpose the 'Action Robot' mold. The later version will be released under the Star Rider line of toys and called 'Super Fighter'. Super Fighter will sport a new white, black and silver paint job. (Click Here) to learn more about Star Rider Super Fighter.

Electronic Talk 'N Walk Robot
Soma Sonic Ranger Red
Figure is missing wire connected to handheld remote controller
(See boxed examples in the Super Robotic Rangers post)

Sonic Ranger (Diamond artwork)
Hand held race game
No.588

Video by: The RetroTinker
Great tutorial on how to restore a Sonic Ranger figure.
Like magic!

 Soma's SONIC RANGERS
(v2 Oval chest pattern)

Sonic Ranger (heros) vs. Invaders (enemy)

9" Tall

Sonic Ranger (v2) oval chest
Matte Red Ranger
9.5" figure

4.5" Tall

Full set of 4.5" tall (v1) Sonic Rangers - Soma
Oval chest pattern

Sonic Ranger (v1) oval chest
Matte White Ranger
4.5" figure
Made in China - No.594

Sonic Ranger (v1) oval chest
Matte Red Ranger
4.5" figure
Made in China - No.594

Sonic Ranger (v1) oval chest
Matte Blue Ranger
4.5" figure
Made in China - No.594

2" Tall

Soma International Toys - 1994
Sonic Ranger - 2" Mini 6 pack
Made in China - No.5966

RED - Sonic Ranger
U-Drive Hand Held Game
Soma Toys - made in China
Damman Howe price tag: $5.99
Other samples have Walmart & Dollar General price tags: $5.00

Photo Credit: Pop Culture Connection

GREEN - Sonic Ranger
U-Drive Hand Held Game
Soma Toys - made in China

Red Soma Sonic Ranger - Digital Watch (oval chest pattern)
No.613
Made in China


Green Soma Sonic Ranger - Digital Watch (oval chest pattern)

SUPER FIGHTER
These figures look like the previous Soma Robot Warrior line but on steroids.

Super Fighter Robot - Extendable legs
A. Extended legs B. Retracted legs.
Red, blue & yellow Super Fighter Soma

Each Super Fighter came with blaster, sword & shield.
Light up eye and chest action!

Photo Credit: tbowles0420
Click to enlarge

Sonic Rangers - Super Fighter 4.5" tall
Family Dollar $2.99 price tag
No.600

Variant versions - Soma Super Fighters

Photo Credit: Retropazzia
Click to enlarge

Sonic Rangers - Super Fighter 4.5" tall
Gli Eroi - Italian Italy RED cardback versions
Yellow & Red variants vs. English figures above.
Made in China - Ref. 13608

For more information on other toy lines produced by Soma International, please visit the SOMA home page by clicking here.