X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for May 2014

Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their Toho, Kadokawa/Daiei and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late May 2014. X-Plus reported that no decision has been made yet regarding figures from the upcoming American GODZILLA film. The company also refuted recent online reports of changes to their release schedule that would have push back several figures until late August 2014. Upcoming figures will follow the same release pattern X-Plus has used for the past several years. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Ultraman 80 Version 2 /??????? ???????80 Ver.2? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥10,044 Shounen Ric Limited Edition Includes: Luminescent Pedestal Price: ¥12,960 (Tax Included) The "Teacher Ultraman" returns to the Large Monsters Series with an all-new sculpt and improved molding, depicting the hero ready to face the monsters born from negative energy. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition Ultraman 80 comes with a pedestal that illuminates the figure`s eyes and color timer. There is also a switch operation that changes the color timer from blue to blinking red. Please Note: X-Plus has not yet received final approvals from Tsuburaya Pro for the painted Ultraman 80, so the photos included here show the unpainted prototype. SciFi Japan will post photos of the fully painted figure as soon as they become available. April 21 Update: X-Plus has provided photos of the painted Ultraman 80 which are now posted on SciFi Japan.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Alien Prote -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥12,204 (Tax Included) 2014 marks the 10th Anniversary of the Tsuburaya Pro Large Monsters Series so X-Plus has begun reissuing some of the line’s most popular figures, including the villainous Alien Prote from ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968) Episode 29: HIJACKED SATELLITE (??????????, Hitoriboochi no Chikyujin). The Alien Prote figure is molded in soft vinyl with translucent parts for the creature`s head. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Giant Dodongo -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????? ?????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 35cm; Length Approximately 30cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥21,384 (Tax Included) Rescheduled from last month, Dodongo from ULTRAMAN Episode 12- CRY OF THE MUMMY (??????, Miira no Sakebi) joins X-Plus` 30cm line with a new sculpt. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Daiei Large Monster Series: GAMERA 2: ADVENT OF LEGION Gamera (1996 Edition) /??????? ????? ?????1996??? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23.5cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥11,880 Shounen Ric Limited Edition Includes: Light-Up Abdomen Price: ¥12,960 (Tax Included) The Daiei Large Monster Series continues with the Gamera design from GAMERA 2: ADVENT OF LEGION (???2 ??????, Gamera 2: Region Shurai, 1996). The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition Gamera 1996 comes with a light-emitting gimmick in the figure`s abdomen to replicate Gamera`s final plasma strike on the alien monster Legion. Please Note: X-Plus has not yet received final approvals from Kadokawa for the painted Gamera 1996, so the photos included here show the unpainted prototype. SciFi Japan will post photos of the fully painted figure as soon as they become available. April 21 Update: X-Plus has provided photos of the painted Gamera 1996 which are now posted on SciFi Japan.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Terotirus -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ??????????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) Another reissue for the 10th Anniversary of Tsuburaya`s Large Monsters Series will be the flying monster Terotirus from the RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-1972) television series. The creature first appeared in Episode 16- MYSTERY OF THE GIANT BIRD MONSTER TEROTIRUS (??????????, Dai Kaichoo Terochirusu no Nazo). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Alien Borg -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥9,504 (Tax Included) May`s third and final 10th Anniversary Tsuburaya Large Monsters Series reissue is Alien Borg from ULTRA SEVEN Episode 27: OPERATION CYBORG (???????, Saiboogu Sakusen). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Real Master Collection: Godzilla 1989 -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????????? ????1989? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥30,780 (Tax Included) The "Biogoji" Godzilla design from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira tai Biorante, 1989) comes to the Real Master Collection to celebrate the King of the Monsters` 60th anniversary. Previously released as a soft vinyl figure, the Real Master Collection: Godzilla 1989 is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail. The figure stands on a base with an attached nameplate. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Real Master Collection: Ultraman Ace Appearance Pose-- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????????????????????? ????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (Without Base) Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late May - Early June, 2014 Price: ¥19,224 (Tax Included) Ultraman Ace comes to the Real Master Collection in his classic "hero appears" pose. Previously released as a soft vinyl figure, the Real Master Collection: Ultraman Ace is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail. The figure stands on a base with an attached nameplate. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.