Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji and Shingo Fujimoto

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Let`s try this one more time! Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted a look at X-Plus’ giant monster figures for June 2017 that included information and exclusive photos provided by the manufacturer. X-Plus has since added several more items to their lineup, so we’re back with an update covering all (hopefully) of June`s giant monster figures with more than 60 HUGE high-res pics! X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles.

Toho Daikaiju Series: Hedorah /????????? ????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: Mid-June 2017 General Distribution Version Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $182.89 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Hedorah Body Hedorah Tail Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥24,840 (Approximately $227.37 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSHD06R Power Supply Unit Material: ABS (Plastic), PE (Polyethylene), PVC ? Set Contents Hedorah Body Hedorah Tail 2 Interchangeable Arms Interchangeable Damaged Left Eye Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual The X-Plus Toho Daikaiju Series will release a new figure of the ever-popular pollution monster Hedorah from GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971), aka GODZILLA VS THE SMOG MONSTER. In the film, Hedorah evolved through several different stages, and this new sculpt depicts the monster`s final -- and largest -- form. At 28cm tall, the figure stands 5cm over X-Plus` Godzilla 1971 figure. The standard version of the figure comes with Hedorah`s arms in a lowered position. The monster`s infamous eyes (shaped like vaginas at the request of the movie`s director, Yoshimitsu Banno) are molded in clear plastic. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with a wealth of bonus features, including additional interchangeable raised arms and a damaged left eye. There is also a light-up feature that can be switched between two different patterns. The first makes both of Hedorah`s eyes blink, the ray-emitting part of the eyes light up, and also illuminates the top of the monster`s head. The second option lights up both eyes. The gimmick requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla 2004 /????????? ???? 2004? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-June 2017 General Distribution Version Price: ¥14,040 (Approximately $128.52 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥15,120 (Approximately $136.47 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSFG06R Power Supply Unit Material: ABS, PE, PVC ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual Godzilla 2004 from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira: Fainaru Uoozu, 2004) comes to the Toho Daikaiju Series! This figure is sculpted to be posed with the Daikaiju Series Keizer Ghidorah scheduled to be released in May. Described as mankind`s first and greatest daikaiju enemy, Godzilla unwittingly comes to be humanity`s strongest weapon against the invading Xiliens and their monster army. As one of the more powerful incarnations of the King of the Monsters, Godzilla 2004 had a slimmer physique that allowed for faster movement and action in battle. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with a light-up feature for Godzilla’s dorsal fins which requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series: Barabas "Earth Invasion Color Ver." -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????????????ver.? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSVI06R Product Size: Height (Including Horn) Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-June 2017 Price: ¥15,660 (Approximately $143.34 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Barabas Body Barabas Tail Previously released in August 2013, the “Killer Super Beast” Barabas from Tsuburaya Productions’ ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-73) is being reissued by X-Plus with a new paint scheme. Barabas was featured in the two-part ULTRAMAN ACE story from Episodes 13: EXECUTION! THE 5 ULTRA BROTHERS (??! ????5??, Shikei! Urutora 5 Kyoodai) and 14: FIVE STARS SCATTERED ACROSS THE GALAXY (??????5???, Ginga Ni Chitta Itsutsu no Hoshi). The highly regarded story was packed with Biblical references with the Ultramen crucified by the evil Alien Yapool on Planet Golgotha, and Barabbas` name taken from a prisoner freed by the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate. This new version of the Barabas figure is painted to duplicate the darker colors seen during the monster`s extended battle with the Terrestrial Defense Force TAC (Terrible Monster Attacking Crew) in the ULTRAMAN ACE episodes. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series P-Production Heroes: Spectreman -- Shounen Ric Limited Reissue /??????? ????????? ????????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-GSSP06R Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-June 2017 Price: ¥10,584 (Approximately $96.88 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Spectreman 2 Interchangeable Arms X-Plus is re-releasing their figure of the titular hero from P-Production’s television series, SPECTREMAN (???????, Supekutoruman, 1971-72). An English dubbed version of the show was syndicated in the United States starting in 1978. First released in December 2012, the figure depicts Spectreman in his classic fighting stance. Also included are two bonus arms to create the Spectre-Flash pose, a deadly technique Spectreman uses to destroy enemies with energy rays. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Belial Light Up Version /??????? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ?????????? ??ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code: 411-TS Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Display Stand and Support Arm Material: ABS Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: June 2017 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $118.63 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Belial Light Up Display Stand Support Arm 2 LR44 Batteries Instruction Manual The whole universe is mine!! X-Plus and Bandai team up for a light up Ultraman Belial figure, produced as a tie-in to the ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017) television series. Introduced in MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE (?????? ???????? THE MOVIE, Daikaiju Batoru Urutora Ginga Densetsu THE MOVIE, 2009), Belial is the first evil Ultraman from the Land Of Light in Nebula M78. Betraying his people in the quest for ultimate power, the villain has earned the title "the worst of the worst." X-Plus first released their Ultraman Belial figure in 2010. This new edition comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes and color timer. Two LR44 button batteries are included for testing the light up feature. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shounen Ric, and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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DefoReal Series Godzilla (2016) 4th Form /?????????? ??? 2016 ?4?? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code: 411-PGSG09T Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: TBA Shipping: June 2017 Price: ¥5,940 (Approximately $54.37 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla June sees the launch of X-Plus` new DefoReal Series, which blends the popular "Super Deformed" (SD) style -- cute figures with large heads, squat, chubby bodies and stubby limbs -- with more realistic features. The DefoReal Series kicks off with Godzilla (2016) from the blockbuster hit SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). Godzilla goes through several stages of evolution in the film, with the DefoReal figure depicting the "4th Form" seen during the King of the Monsters` raid on Tokyo. The figure features detailed sculpting for Godzilla`s face, tail, dorsal fins and teeth. Unlike most of their giant monster figures, X-Plus is not offering an exclusive, limited edition version on their Shounen Ric website. Instead, the DefoReal Series Godzilla (2016) will receive a standard “General Distribution” release through stores and online retailers. This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Bust Up Statue Series: WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS Sanda /??????????????? ??? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: TBA Shipping: Late June 2017 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $182.89 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Sanda Bust X-Plus presents resin sculpts of the the titular monsters from the Toho classic, WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS (????????????? ???????, Furankenshutain no Kaiju: Sanda Tai Gaira, 1966). At more than 11 inches tall, the Sanda bust captures the strength of the heroic brown Gargantua. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Bust Up Statue Series: WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS Gaira /??????????????? ??? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: TBA Shipping: Late June 2017 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $182.89 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gaira Bust The resin bust of the evil green Gargantua Gaira captures the ferocity of the man-eating monster born from Frankenstein`s cells.

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WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS: Sanda vs. Gaira Bust Up Statue Set /????????????? ??????? ?????????????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches) Each Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late June 2017 Price: ¥32,400 (Approximately $296.58 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Sanda Bust Gaira Bust Both WAR OF THE GARGANTUAS busts will be available as a set, sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Gigantic Series Real Master Collection PLUS: Ultraman (C-type) /??????????? ?????????????PLUS ???????C???? Product Code: 411-TRGU06R Product Size: Figure Height Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted Statue Package: Closed Box Shipping: Mid-June 2017 Price: ¥32,184 (Approximately $294.60 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Figure Display Stand Instruction Manual First released as a soft vinyl figure in September 2016, the Gigantic Series: Ultraman (C-type) now comes to X-plus` Real Master Collection PLUS line of statues with bonus features. Standing over a foot and a half tall, this figure depicts the third design of the hero as seen in the final episodes of the original ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67) television series. The Ultraman (C-type) statue is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail than is possible with vinyl. It also comes with a display stand plus a light-up feature for Ultraman’s eyes and color timer. The gimmick requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.