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- "Stealth of the Ninja! Ninja Steel Blue!"
- ―Ninja Steel Blue's roll call[src]
Preston Tien is Ninja Steel Blue, the Blue Ranger of the Ninja Rangers, who through the power of the Ninja Steel, can perform feats of magic.
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History[]
Early Life[]
Preston was born to Marcus Tien and Ellen Tien on January 3rd as seen in "The Ranger Ribbon." Preston was very young when he lost his mother to unknown causes. 
TV STORY-The Ranger Ribbon
Ninja Steel[]
When his magic power is unstable (to the point of splitting Monty's body), he realizes that the he had been thinking to impress others instead of helping those in need. TV STORY-Presto Change-O
Preston then receives a magic wand and a spell book from a pack sent by Princess Viera to the Rangers. TV STORY-Abrakadanger
Street Fighter Showdown[]
Ninja Steel Blue Ranger conforming part of the evil Ranger Army.
When Rita Repulsa join forces with M.Bison, as a result they infected the Morphing Grid, Preston is one of the many Rangers who are infected, later as Ninja Steel Blue Ranger summoned among various Rangers by Mr. Bison's side. He appears with the Wild Force Black Bison Ranger. He along with the other Evil Rangers going to fight lead by Mr. Bison against Mighty Morphin Green Ranger V2, Super Megaforce Yellow Ranger, Ryu Ranger and Chun-Li. 
MOVIE STORY-Legacy Wars - Street Fighter Showdown
Dino Fury[]
When the Rafkonian Ranger Zayto from the Dino Fury Rangers read the Ninja Nexus Prism's mind he saw visions of multiples Rangers from the past, including one of Preston getting his Blue Ninja Power Star. TV STORY-Unexpected Guest
Cosmic Fury[]
Preston and the other Ninja Steel Rangers (in their Megazord), arriving to help the Cosmic Fury Rangers.
With the Cosmic Fury Rangers having so many Squidrills in their way, they receive a message from Billy Cranston, having received Solon's distress call before a rift opens up, revealing Preston and the other Ninja Steel Rangers (in their Megazord cockpit) piloting their Ninja Blaze Megazord along with the appearance of the Dino Megazord, Astro Megazord, Galaxy Megazord, and Beast-X Megazord, who start to take on the Squidrills. TV STORY-The End
Personality[]
Preston is kind-hearted and loyal to his friends. He comes from a wealthy family and is obsessed with magic, and loves to entertain others with magic tricks (much like DC Comics' Zatanna). He is also fascinated with mythological creatures, especially dragons.
Non-Ranger Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Magic: Thanks to the Ninja Steel, Preston can perform real magic. However unless he uses it to help others, Preston has no control over his powers. However he seems to have overcome it.
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
- Errant Spells: Unless Preston acts with an intent for the greater good, his spells can go haywire and therefore be devoid of their intended effect. This serves to reinforce longstanding Ranger code that no Ranger power may be used for personal gain.
Forms[]
Ninja Steel Blue
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Ninja Battle Morpher
- Ninja Power Stars
- Blue Ninja Power Star
- Ninja Star Blade
- Ninja Blaster
- Mega Morph Cycle
Zords[]
Appearances: Ninja Steel Episodes 1-22; Super Ninja Steel Episodes 1-22
Stealth of the Ninja! Ninja Steel Blue!
Ninja Master Mode
When combined into the Megazord, the Rangers need to access Ninja Master Mode in order to operate it. Using the Ninja Master Mode Star, the Blue Ranger can access the Ninja Master Blade to perform attacks with the Ninja Steel Megazord. Without it the Megazord is without energy.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Zords[]
Appearances: Ninja Steel Episodes 3-14, 16-19, 21
Ninja Super Steel Mode
When combined into the Megazord, the Rangers need to access Ninja Super Steel Mode, an upgrade version of Ninja Master Mode, in order to operate it. Using the Ninja Super Steel Star, the Blue Ranger can access the Ninja Master Blade or the Ninja Super Steel Blaster to perform attacks with the Ninja Steel Megazord. Without it the Megazord is without energy.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Zords[]
Appearances: Super Ninja Steel Episodes 2-9, 11-17, 19, 21, 22
Lion Fire Blue
Lion Fire Blue is the Ranger's power-up form accessed through the Lion Fire Power Star and Lion Fire Morpher, allowing him to fight with the power of the Lion Fire Zord.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Ninja Star Blade
- Ninja Power Stars
- Lion Fire Power Star
Zords[]
Appearances: Super Ninja Steel Episode 18
Heavy Assault Blue
Heavy Assault Blue is Blue Ranger's toy-exclusive Battlizer Mode armed with Super armor, this form is exclusive in Power Rangers Ninja Steel toyline.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Ninja Power Star launcher
Stabberous
- Height: 191 cm
- Weight: 214 kg
Preston switches bodies with the Gruesome Grunt, Stabberous in an attempt to trick the Halloween Intergalactic Court into putting him on trial in his place.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Pincer Blades: He has pincer-like blades for hands to cut anything down to size.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Ninja Steel Rangers - Teammates
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
- Turbo Rangers
- Space Rangers
- Time Force Rangers
- Dino Thunder Rangers
- RPM Rangers
- Samurai Rangers
- Mega Rangers
- Dino Charge Rangers
- Koda/Dino Charge Blue Ranger - Blue Ranger Predecessor
Family[]
- Marcus Tien - Father
- † Ellen Tien - Mother (deceased)
- Zach - (Angel Grove's) Cousin
TV STORY-Doom Signal - Sandy - Girlfriend
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Galaxy Warriors[]
- Galvanax
- Madame Odius
- Ripcon
- Cosmo Royale
- Badonna
- Lord Draven
- Tynamon
- Brax
- Kudabots
- Basherbots
- Upgraded Basherbots
- Skullgators
Sledge's Crew[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Preston is portrayed by Peter Sudarso, who would also portray Marvin, the Red Ranger in the spin-off Power Rangers HyperForce.
- As the Ninja Steel Blue Ranger, his suit actor was Daisuke Kadowaki (門脇 大輔 Kadowaki Daisuke), along with Yuji Nakata (中田 裕士 Nakata Yuji) in Super Sentai footage from Ninninger.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
- The male given name Preston is of English origin, meaning "priest's town" or "priest's settlement", being also a locale in Northern England.
- His epithet, Presto, from Italian meaning "ready" or "quickly", is a common word used in the practice of magic, intended to distract from the performer's sleight of hand. It carries the sense of being finished with the trick.
- The surname Tien is of Chinese and Vietnamese origin. Incidentally, Preston's actor, Peter Sudarso, is Indonesian-American of Chinese origin.
Legendary Ranger Devices[]
Notes[]
The other Sudarso, saved by the Blue Ranger.
- Preston is portrayed by Peter Sudarso, the younger brother of Yoshi Sudarso who played Koda in the previous season.
- In The Ranger Ribbon, it is revealed Preston's birthday is January 3rd.
- Preston is playable in Power Rangers Legacy Wars.
- Because of his love of Super Sentai, Peter Sudarso has slipped several references to the counterpart franchise in his character's actions.
- In the episode Doom Signal, Preston mentions his "cousin Zack" in Angel Grove. The line was ad-libbed by his actor, Peter Sudarso, and seems to be a reference to Zack Taylor, the original Black Ranger, though it likely is a coincidence in the show's actual canon.
- This could have been a wink and nod reference to the 2017 movie.
- He is the only Ranger to not have a close up of him in his suit.
- According to comments made on an Instagram fan account from the actors that portrayed Preston and Sarah, it was hinted through their acting that their characters had feelings for each other and would spend a lot of time talking about it during their time on the show.
Appearances[]
- Power Rangers Ninja Steel
- Episode 1: Return of the Prism
- Episode 2: Forged in Steel
- Episode 3: Live and Learn
- Episode 4: Presto Change-O
- Episode 5: Drive to Survive
- Episode 6: My Friend Redbot
- Episode 7: Hack Attack
- Episode 8: Gold Rush
- Episode 9: Rocking & Rolling
- Episode 10: The Ranger Ribbon
- Episode 11: Poisonous Plots
- Episode 12: Family Fusion
- Episode 13: Ace and the Race
- Episode 14: The Royal Rival
- Episode 15: The Royal Rumble
- Halloween Special: Grave Robber
- Episode 16: Monkey Business
- Episode 17: The Adventures of Redbot
- Episode 18: Abrakadanger
- Episode 19: Helping Hand
- Episode 20/Finale: Galvanax Rises
- Christmas Special: Past, Presents, and Future
- Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel
- Episode 1: Echoes of Evil
- Episode 2: Moment of Truth
- Episode 3: Tough Love
- Episode 4: Making Waves
- Episode 5: Game Plan
- Episode 6: Attack of the Galactic Ninjas
- Episode 7: The Need for Speed
- Episode 8: Caught Red-Handed
- Episode 9: Outfoxed
- Episode 10: Dimensions in Danger
- Episode 11: Love Stings
- Episode 12: Fan Frenzy
- Episode 13: Prepare To Fail
- Episode 14: Sheriff Skyfire
- Episode 15: Tech Support
- Episode 16: Car Trouble
- Episode 17: Happy to Be Me
- Halloween Special: Monster Mix-Up
- Episode 18: Magic Misfire
- Episode 19: Doom Signal
- Episode 20/Finale: Reaching the Nexus
- Christmas Special: The Poisy Show
- Power Rangers Legacy Wars - Street Fighter Showdown (morphed only)
- Power Rangers Dino Fury
- Season 1
- Episode 8: Unexpected Guest (archive footage only)
- Season 1
- Power Rangers Cosmic Fury
- Episode 10/Finale: The End (offscreen; piloting Ninja Blaze Megazord)
Power Rangers Dash[]
Blue Ninja Steel Ranger in Power Rangers Dash
Preston along with the Ninja Steel Rangers are among all the Ranger teams which appear in the Korean-developed mobile game Power Rangers Dash.
Ultimate Hero Clash 2[]
Preston along with the Ninja Steel Rangers are played characters in the game Ultimate Hero Clash 2. He is armed with his Ninja Star Blade and is also seen in his Ninja Master Mode, using his special attacks he manifested all magic energy during the use of his attacks.
Power Rangers Legacy Wars[]
Ninja Steel Blue is a playable character in Power Rangers Legacy Wars. He is a Legendary (Leader), Legendary (Assist) character. Represents the Ninja Steel Rangers along with Hayley Foster, Sarah Thompson and Levi Weston.
See Also[]
- Yakumo Kato - Super Sentai counterpart in Ninninger. See comparison page.
References[]
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