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

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted information and photos of the giant monster figures scheduled for release by X-Plus Co., Ltd. in late October 2013, including unpainted prototypes of Toho`s Spacegodzilla and Tsuburaya Productions` Ultra Seven, Alien Pega and Kanegon. The final designs have been approved so X-Plus has now provided photos of the fully painted figures. 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 figures are also sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Toy Freakz.

Toho 30cm Series: Spacegodzilla (1994 Version) /??30cm???? ?????????1994??? Product Size: Height Approximately 35cm, Length Approximately 42cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late October - Early November, 2013 Sales Agency: Plex Co.,Ltd. Distributed by: X Plus Co.,Ltd. Price: ¥19,845 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Illuminated Crystals Price: ¥21,000 (Tax Included) New to X-Plus` Toho 30cm series is Spacegodzilla, the evil alien Godzilla clone from the 1994 film GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA (???VS???????, Gojira tai Supeesugojira). With four tusks protruding from the left and right sides of the mouth and huge crystals that grew over the monster`s back and shoulders, Spacegodzilla presents an impression of mass to overwhelm even the mighty Godzilla. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition Spacegodzilla comes with illuminated crystals.

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Large Monsters Series: Ultra Seven Standing Pose -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????????? ?????????? ???????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (including square) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late October - Early November, 2013 Price: ¥12,600 (Tax Included) In addition to Ultraman Gaia V2, October`s Large Monsters Series of Ultraman characters will feature the popular hero, Ultra Seven. Based on the pose seen in still photographs for the ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutora Sebun, 1967-1968), the figure includes an extra set of arms to replicate the character`s "hands on hips" stance. It also comes with a display stand with a feature that illuminates Ultra Seven`s eyes and the Beam Lamp on his forehead. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Large Monsters Series: ULTRA SEVEN Alien Pega -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ?????? ????????? Product Size: Length Approximately 29cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late October - Early November, 2013 Price: ¥10,815 yen (Tax Included) The hypnotic, birdlike Alien Pega makes his first appearance in the X-Plus Large Monsters Series. The evil invader from outer space was introduced in ULTRA SEVEN Episode 32- THE ETERNAL SECOND (???0.1?, Hissatsu no Rei-ten-ichi Byoo). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Large Monsters Series: ULTRA Q Kanegon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????Q ?????? ????????? Product Size: Length Approximately 22cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late October - Early November, 2013 Price: ¥10,290 yen (Tax Included) Also scheduled for release in October is the money-eating monster Kanegon from ULTRA Q (????Q, Urutora Kyuu, 1966) Episode 15- KANEGON`S COCOON (??????, Kanegon no Mayu). The "Mascot Monster of ULTRA Q" is sculpted with the character`s distinctive eyes, zipper mouth, and cash register on its chest. The figure also has movable arms. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.