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    Front and back covers for Shadowland Magazine #10. The issue contains a lengthy article on the Australian series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE © 2014 Shadowland Magazine

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    Source: Shadowland Magazine Special Thanks to Andrew Parietti The 1990 Australian Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE is the subject of an in-depth retrospective in the latest edition of Shadowland Magazine. The 22 page article in Issue #10 covers the history of the show (known as ULTRAMAN GREAT in Japan), looks at each of the 13 episodes, and features interviews with director Andrew Prowse and stars Dore Kraus (Ultraman`s alter-ego, Jack Shindo) and Gia Carides (Jean Echo). Edited and published by Andrew Parietti, Shadowland Magazine is a print publication that covers the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy entertainment with retrospectives, exclusive interviews, movie reviews, industry news, and more. Additional articles in the current issue include a cover story on the `90s animated series SKELETON WARRIORS, a Top 10 ranking of comic book hero serials, a look at ninja movies (featuring an interview

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Alien Metron, Ultraman Taro and Jumbo King © Tsuburaya Productions. Minilla and Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    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 January 2015. 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. Large Monsters Series: Ultraman Taro Ver.2 /??????? ?????????? Ver.2? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late January - Early February 2015 Price: ¥10,800 Shounen Ric Limited Edition Includes: Light Up Version Price: ¥12,960 (Tax Included)

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in February and March 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Honoka Kosaka/ S.H.Figuarts ????? Tamashii Nations introduces Honoka Kosaka from the popular school idol project LOVE LIVE! (?????!, Rabu Raibu!). Honoka-chan joins S.H.Figuarts dressed in the fashionably pink television series outfit from the episode ‘First Live’. Use the three additional interchangeable face parts to recreate scenes from her live performances. Set comes with interchangeable hands (x5 set), and display stand. Product Size: Height Approximately 130mm Material: ABS, PVC

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun At the end of October the Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a 1:1 scale mask for the Tsuburaya Productions superhero, Mirror Man. The mask is sculpted by Toru Saegusa -- known for sculpting life-size figures of anime and tokusatsu characters -- and comes with a display stand featuring Mirror Man`s color scheme and design. The production run is limited to 15 serial numbered pieces. Toru Saegusa Collection: 0 Edition Mirror Man/ ??????????????????? (Saegusa Toru Korekushon Dai 0-dan Miraaman) Product Size: Height Approximately 53cm (20.9 Inches) Material: FRP Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Toru Saegusa Release Date: Late October 2014 Price: ¥180,000 (Japan), Approximately $1,682.86 (United States)

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun At the end of October the Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a statue of the monster Garan from the ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-1973) television series. Introduced in Episode 4: 300 MILLION YEAR SUPER BEAST APPEARS! (3??????!, 3 Oku Nen Choo Shishi Shutsugen!), Garan was a ancient, fish-like creature from the Devonian period that was transformed by the Alien Yapool into one of their Super Beasts. Super Beast Collection: 4th Mysterious Fish Monster Garan/ ??????????4?????????? (Chojuu Korekushon Dai 4-dan Kai-Gyo Kaijuu Garan) Product Size: Height Approximately 18.5cm (7.3 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Hiroshi Matsuo Release Date: Late October 2014 Price: ¥17,280 (Japan), Approximately $161.55 (United States)

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and King Ghidorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Alien Zarab, Alien Baltan, Ultraman Ace, Pigmon and Aboras © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    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 and Tsuburaya Productions giant monster figures scheduled for release in late December 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. Toho Large Monster Series: King Ghidorah (1968) /????????? ????????1968?? ???????? Product Size: Height Approximately 37.5cm, Length Approximately 78cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late December 2014 - Early January 2015 Price: ¥38,880 (Tax Included) Shounen

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    Latest Issue of Japanese Sci-Fi and Kaiju Magazine on Sale Now Official Site: Monster Attack Team In 2010, Monster Attack Team returned from a long hiatus with a new self-published issue. This sparked a period of transition for the fanzine as it went through various formats solicited by Diamond and was then sold at book stores and newsstands for the first time with the massive issue #10 published by Famous Monsters of Filmland in 2013. Monster Attack Team now returns to its roots with the self-published eleventh issue, featuring 80 pages of historic and current information on the golden age of tokusatsu, manga, toys, and Japanese music culture as only MAT can present it. SciFi Japan spoke with their Captain, Edward Holland and Executive Officer, Mike Keller about Monster Attack Team #11 now available as a print on demand magazine and digital download

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Aribunta, Garamon, Alien Cool, Ultraman Tiga and Zoffy © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    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 November 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. Large Monsters Series: ULTRA Q Garamon /??????? ????Q ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late November - Early December 2014 Price: ¥11,124 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: TBA Price: ¥11,664 (Tax Included) The iconic Garamon

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM&© 1962, 1989, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Rigger and Mirror Man © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    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. 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

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in October and November 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: Zeta Gundam/ ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? Z???? Zeta Gundam makes its debut in the Robot Spirits line-up. In pursuit of perfect robot proportion, Zeta Gundam is portrayed in the same stylish form and proportions from the anime. With articulated joints and dynamic posing possibilities, you’d expect Zeta Gundam to start moving any second! Set comes with Hyper Mega Launcher, Beam Saber, interchangeable hands (right x3, left x4), and Grenade Launcher parts

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gamera © KADOKAWA 1967. Alien Baltan Junior and Dancan © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    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 August 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. Large Monsters Series: Alien Baltan Junior -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????Jr.?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late August - Early September, 2014 Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) August`s addition to the Large Monsters Series

    Original Ultraman suit actor Satoshi Furuya celebrated his 71st birthday on July 5th. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka.

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    Author: Daisuke Ishizuka Mr. Satoshi Furuya (he often uses Bin Furuya as his stage name) is well known by tokusatsu fans as the suit actor who played the title character in ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-1967) and the actor who played Ultra Guard member Amagi in ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968). On July 5th, 2014, more than 50 fans and friends gathered to celebrate his 71st birthday at Ebisu, Tokyo. The festivities began with Mr. Furuya being congratulated by Ms. Mari Shimizu, the voice actress who played Atom in the famous TV animation series MIGHTY ATOM (?????, Tetsuwan Atomu) that aired in the U.S. as ASTRO BOY. And Ms. Yoko Mizugaki -- the voice performer of Atom’s sister Uran -- also congratulated him. Both actresses are friends of Mr. Furuya and had worked with him in their youth. A special ULTRAMAN birthday cake were prepared

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    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 July 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. Large Monsters Series: Grandking /??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 36cm, Length Approximately 43cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late July - Early August, 2014 Price: ¥21,384 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Light-Up Gimmick Price: ¥22,464 (Tax Included) The mechanical fusion super-beast Grandking

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in September and October 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: God Gundam/ ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? ??????? Make way for the long-awaited Robot Spirits God Gundam from MOBILE FIGHTER G GUNDAM (?????G????, Kidoo Butooden Ji Gandamu, 1994-1995)! Gundam Fight All Set. Ready! Gooooo! We pulled out all the stops, using the latest in articulation technology! This is the ultimate action figure! Also known as Burning Gundam in the U.S., moveable joints are expertly placed to allow for the hand-to-hand combat

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Kiryu TM & © 1968, 2003, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Ultraman, Gublla, Seamons, Alien Chibull, Seagorath, Banilla and Verokron © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    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 and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late June 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. Large Monsters Series: Verokron -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥13,824 (Tax Included) Verokron, the first Super

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Bandai Figures to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in August and September 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Kamen Rider Hibiki/ S.H.Figuarts ???????? Kamen Rider Hibiki joins the S.H.Figuarts series that features enhanced articulation without compromising silhouette accuracy. By capturing the proportion of the actual suit actor and employing overlaid bone frame and muscle diagrams, the final sculpt captures Kamen Rider Hibiki’s exact proportions. The deep purple coloring changes in the light, adding an increased depth and realistic feel. Set includes handheld (left and right) and holstered Demon

    The Godzilla 89 resin kit from Yuji Sakai was one of the many models and figures available at this year`s Winter Wonder Festival. Photo by Ed Godziszewski. © 1989 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Severe Snowstorms Can`t Stop Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera and More from Attending Tokyo Hobby Festival Author: Ed Godziszewski Official Site: wf.kaiyodo.net Having attended so many Wonder Festivals over the last few years, one finds oneself hard pressed to come up with new things to say. But the Winter Wonder Festival of 2014 (held Sunday, February 9th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center) will always stand out from the others, not so much because of the show itself, but because of the circumstances surrounding it. Flying into Tokyo on the evening before Wonderfest after a brief stopover in Hawaii, I was completely unprepared for what I was about to encounter, as I expect the rest of the Tokyo area was. I was greeted by the largest snowstorm to hit the Tokyo area in over 30 years. While 12 inches of snow is a good sized snowstorm

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Ultraman 80 © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1996 KADOKAWA ????.

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    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 May 2014, including unpainted prototypes of Ultraman 80 Version 2 and Gamera (1996 Edition). The final designs have been approved so X-Plus has now provided high-res 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 sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Ultraman 80 Version 2 /??????? ???????80 Ver.2? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl)

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © 1989, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Ultraman Ace, Alien Borg, Dodongo, Terotirus, Ultraman 80 and Alien Prote © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1996 KADOKAWA ????.

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    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

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Danger, Mochiron, Alien Guts, Dodongo and Ultra Seven © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera and Viras © 1968 Kadokawa Shoten. Godzilla TM & © 1954,2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    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 April 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. Large Monsters Series: Mochiron -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April - Early May, 2014 Price: ¥12,204 (Tax Included) Eating rice cakes

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