Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and more than 200 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2018. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

Daikaiju Series: Mururoa -- Shonen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ???????????? Product Size: Figure Height Approximately 30cm (11.8 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Closed Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: $171.47 US/¥20,520 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mururoa Featured in Episode 24: THIS IS THE LAND OF ULTRA! (??????????!, Kore Ga Urutora no Kuni Da!) and Episode 25: BURN ON! THE 6 ULTRAMAN BROTHERS (???! ????6??!, Moero! Urutora Roku Kyoudai) of ULTRAMAN TARO, the Great Space Monster Mururoa who once defeated Ultraman Taro and covered the earth in dark smoke finally joins the Daikaiju Series! With a height of 30cm and a unique monstrous design, this figure has an even larger presence than Ultraman Taro. Mururoa`s distinctive eyes are made with clear materials, and the details of the mustache-like parts on the head, as well as the spikes all around the body, are all carefully recreated to replicate the suit from the TV series. This item is sold internationally by the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1962) /?????? ???(1962) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: ¥5,940 (Approximately $52.65 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Limited Edition Price: ¥5,940 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Godzilla (1962) from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira, 1962) comes to X-Plus` DefoReal Series in December. The modeling of the "super deformed" figure gives a sense of weight and volume to the lower body, a trademark of the fan-favorite Godzilla `62 design (commonly known as "Kingogi"). Shonen-Ric and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of this figure with dorsal fins molded in phosphorescent material, allowing them to glow in the dark.

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DefoReal Series: Kong /?????? ??? /DF Kong Sales Agent: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6001 Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 8cm (3.1 Inches), Width Approximately 9.5cm (3.7 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: $54.99 US/¥6,480 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong The DefoReal Series continues to expand with figures from the 2017 movie, KONG: SKULL ISLAND, courtesy of X-Plus’ Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Star Ace Toys, Ltd. This “super deformed” figure of Kong wields the ship`s propeller and chain used in his climactic battle with the giant Skullcrawler.

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DefoReal Series: Skullcrawler /?????? ???????? /DF Skull Crawler Sales Agent: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6002 Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm (7.9 Inches), Length Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches), Width Approximately 10cm (3.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: $54.99 US/¥6,800 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Skullcrawler The Skullcrawlers have repeatedly challenged Kong for the dominant role in Skull Island`s ecosystem. The big Skullcrawler is ready to face Kong once again as part of the DefoReal Series.

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DefoReal Series: Kong vs. Skullcrawler /?????? ??? vs. ???????? /DF Kong vs. Crawler Sales Agent: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6003 Product Size (Both Figures Together): Height Approximately 22.5cm (8.5 Inches), Length Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches), Width Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figures Shipping: December 2018 Price: $110.99 US/¥12,960 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong Skullcrawler The DefoReal Series Kong and Skullcrawler are paired together in a 2 figure set based on the final battle of KONG: SKULL ISLAND. The Kong in this set has a different left arm than the solo version in order to clutch the lower jaw of the Skullcrawler figure.

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Daikaiju Series: Gorbagos Another Color Ver. /??????? ????? ???????Ver. Product Size: Figure Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Material: PVC (Figure), ABS (MAT Gyro) Package: Closed Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: $117.16 US/¥14,040 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gorbagos Body Gorbagos Tail MAT Gyro Instruction Manual First released by X-Plus in September 2011, the Transparent Monster Gorbagos from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 7: OPERATION MONSTER RAINBOW (?????????, Kaijuu Reinboo Sakusen), returns to the Daikaiju Series with a new paint scheme! Gorbagos is a unique monster that can change its skin color like a chameleon, allowing it to blend into its surroundings. While the 2011 X-Plus figure had red and blue highlights, this new version features a grey stone-imitation look. As an bonus, this figure comes with an exclusive small plastic model of the MAT Gyro, an attack plane used by the defense organization, Monster Attack Team. The Gyro model comes unpainted and unassembled. Don`t miss this chance to get Gorbagos and the exclusive MAT Gyro! This item is sold internationally by the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Gamera 1999 /??????? ????? ???(1999) Product Size: Height Approximately 19cm (7.5 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: December 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥14,040 (Approximately $124.44 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gamera Body Gamera Tail Limited Edition Price: $117.16 US/¥14,040 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Gamera Body Gamera Tail Interchangeable Gamera Head with Closed Mouth Instruction Manual The aggressive Gamera design from GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (???3 ?????????, Gamera 3: Jyashin Iris Kakusei, 1999), the finale to the 1990s Gamera Trilogy, will join the Daikaiju Series in December! Also known as "G3", this Gamera has stronger, sharper details than were seen in the two previous films. Working under the supervision of license holder Kadokawa Pictures, X-Plus` sculptors have carefully recreated the monster`s fighting pose, showing that Gamera will stand up to any enemy before him as a guardian god. The Shonen-Ric website is offering a Limited Edition version of this figure that includes an exclusive bonus Gamera head with a closed mouth that can be exchanged with the normal, open mouth head.

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Real Master Collection PLUS: Ultraman Taro Appearance Pose -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /?????????????PLUS ????????? ????? ???????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Complete Painted Statue Package: Blind Box Shipping: December 2018 Price: $166.73 US/¥19,980 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Taro Display Stand Instruction Manual Ultraman Taro joins the Real Master Collection Plus line of statues with bonus features. Using the mold for the Daikaiju Series: Ultraman Taro Appearance Pose soft vinyl figure released in June 2018, this poly statue depicts the hero`s famous appearance pose: standing straight with his right arm in the air and left hand on his waist. The statue features built-in lighting for the eyes, color timer and the ULTRAMAN TARO logo on the display stand. The light-up feature requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold internationally by the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (1967) /??30????? ???(1967) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 33cm (13 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: December 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $177.09 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Limited Edition Price: ¥23,760 (Approximately $210.60 US, Tax Included) Puppet Minilla Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches) Minilla Size: Height Approximately 18cm (7 Inches) ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Interchangeable Godzilla Left Arm Interchangeable Godzilla Right Arm Puppet Minilla Minilla Instruction Manual The Godzilla design from SON OF GODZILLA (?????? ?????? Kaijuu-to no Kessen Gojira no Musuko, 1967) comes to the Toho 30? Series! The sculpt faithfully reproduces the look of the 1967 Godzilla suit, which had a large, wrinkly body shape created to emphasize the size difference with Minilla. The Shonen-Ric website is offering a Limited Edition version of this figure that comes with two bonus figures of Minilla... a newborn version (portrayed by a puppet in the film) and the standard suit version. These figures use the same sculpts from Toho 30cm Series: Minila set released in June 2010, but -- in the style of the new Soft Series line -- are made from Sofvi (soft vinyl) and filled with cotton to feel like stuffed toys. In addition, the Limited Edition Godzilla (1967) comes with interchangeable left and right arms, which allow Minilla to sit on Godzilla`s shoulders as seen in classic publicity photos for SON OF GODZILLA.

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Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1989) Alert Level Four: "Osaka Landing" Closed Mouth Ver. /30cm ??? ????????????? ???(1989) ????????????????Ver. Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop Shipping: December 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥27,000 (Approximately $239.31 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail A Godzilla Tail B Limited Edition Price: ¥28,620 (Approximately $253.67 US, Tax Included) Material: PVC (Super X2), ABS (Power Supply Unit) ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail A Godzilla Tail B Super X2 Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual 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. In September 2014, X-Plus launched their "Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection" with the Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1989) Alert Level Four: Osaka Landing figure from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989). The film opens with an onscreen explanation of four "Godzilla Alerts", and Sakai`s sculpt depicted the 4th -- and highest -- Alert Level as Godzilla comes ashore at Osaka. X-Plus is now reissuing the figure with a new closed mouth. By closing the mouth, the beautiful silhouette of the fan-favorite “Biogoji” design is emphasized, from head to tail. As with the 2014 open mouth version, the revised 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. Sakai has also supervised the painting of the figure. The Shonen-Ric Limited Edition version comes with an exclusive built-in light-emitting gimmick for Godzilla’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. The light-up feature requires two AA batteries (sold separately). The Limited Edition also comes with the anti-Godzilla mecha, the Super X2.

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Gigantic Series: Ultraman Jack (RETURN OF ULTRAMAN) /??????????? ??????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl), Iron (Support Arm), MBS (Support Parts, Display Stand) Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Prototype Sculptor: Kenji Seki Shipping: December 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥19,440 (Approximately $172.31 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Jack Support Arm Support Parts Set Display Stand Limited Edition Price: $178.45 US/¥21,384 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Jack Interchangeable Left Arm with Ultra Bracelet Support Arm Support Parts Set Display Stand Instruction Manual Following the first Ultraman and Ultra Seven, Ultraman Jack from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-72) joins the Gigantic Series of colossal painted soft vinyl figures. Standing over a foot and a half tall, the sculpt faithfully reproduces every little detail of Ultraman Jack, from the precise curves of the hero`s mask to the wrinkles of the bodysuit. The Shonen-Ric website Limited Edition version comes with a bonus left arm adorned with the Ultra Bracelet, plus a light-up feature for Jack’s eyes and color timer (which can be switched from blue to blinking red). The light-up gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately).