X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for September 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 giant monster figures scheduled for release in late September 2014. 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. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1989) Alert Level Four: Osaka Landing /??30cm???? ?????????????: ????1989????????? ????? Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop Shipping: Late September 2014 - Early October 2014 Price: ¥27,000 (Tax Included) Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Light Up Dorsal Fins Price: ¥28,944 (Tax Included) Recognized as the world`s greatest Godzilla sculptor, Yuji Kaida has worked on the Toho films and produced hugely popular collectibles including model kits, statues, toys, books and the S.H. MonsterArts line. Now X-Plus launches their new "Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection" of 30cm Toho figures. First in the new series is the "Biogoji" design from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989), the movie recently declared the favorite of fans in Japan. The film opens with an onscreen explanation of four "Godzilla Alerts", and Sakai`s sculpt depicts the 4th -- and highest -- Alert Level as Godzilla comes ashore at Osaka. The Godzilla (1989) figure will be manufactured from the master mold, in order to reproduce in soft vinyl as much as much detail as possible from Yuji Sakai`s sculpt. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with an exclusive built-in light-emitting gimmick for the monster’s dorsal fins, not available from other retailers. The fins have been molded with translucent soft vinyl to allow the LED lights to shine through.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Real Master Collection: Godzilla (1962 Version) KING KONG VS GODZILLA -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????????? ?????1962? ??????????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 33cm Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late September 2014 - Early October 2014 Price: ¥30,780 (Tax Included) In celebration of Godzilla`s 60th anniversary, Godzilla (1962 Version) joins X-Plus` Real Master Collection of Toho statues. This popular Godzilla design -- nicknamed the "Kingoji" -- was featured in the international hit, KING KONG VS GODZILLA. First released as a soft vinyl figure in December 2010, the Real Master Collection: Godzilla 1962 Version 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Mirror Man /??????? ??????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late September 2014 - Early October 2014 Price: ¥10,584 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Crossed Arms Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) For the first time, a Tsuburaya hero other than the Ultramen joins the X-Plus Large Monsters Series! The half-alien hero Mirror Man starred in his own 1971-72 television series, fighting alongside the Science Guard Members to defend Earth from the alien Invaders and their monsters. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with bonus crossed arm parts to recreate Mirror Man`s classic fighting pose.

Large Monsters Series: Rigger -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ?????? ????????? Product Size: Length Approximately 28cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late September 2014 - Early October 2014 Price: ¥12,600 (Tax Included) The 10th anniversary celebration of X-Plus` Tsuburaya Pro Large Monsters Series continues with reissues of some of the line’s most popular figures. This month will see a re-release of the "mechanism monster" Rigger from ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968) Episode 33: THE DRIFTING PLANET (????????, Sanpo-suru Wakusei). The episode aired on American television as ISLAND IN THE SKY. If you missed out on the first release in July 2011, here is your second chance to get this figure. Display Rigger in combat with Ultra Seven or Seven`s Capsule Monster, Agira. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.