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    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gamera © KADOKAWA 1971. Gorosaurus © TM & © 1968, 2015 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 and Kadokawa/Daiei giant monster figures scheduled for release in late May 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 figures are also sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Daiei Special Effects Large Monster Series: Gamera (1971 Edition) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????? ?????1971???? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23.5cm, Swim Gamera Length Approximately 12.5cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late May -

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    New Wave of Jet Black Toho Figures Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In May, Marusan Toys will reissue a trio of their classic Toho monster vinyl figures with new jet black colors. The lineup includes Godzilla 1962 from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira), the original Rodan from RODAN (???, Radon, 1956), and Hedorah from GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora, 1971). Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Godzilla 1962/ ??????? ???????????? ???1962 (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Gojira 1962) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 230mm (9 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: May 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥5,400 (Japan), Approximately $45.59 (United States) Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Rodan 1956/ ??????? ???????????? ???1956 (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Radon 1956) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 230mm (9 Inches), Wingspan Approximately 240mm (9.45 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl

    Photo courtesy of Diamond Comic Distributors. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © 2014 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: Diamond Comic Distributors Special Thanks to Deborah Moreland Diamond Comic Distributors has provided SciFi Japan with information and photos for new Godzilla items available in comic book shops beginning June 2015. These Godzilla products are also listed in Diamond`s April edition of the Previews Catalog, on sale now. Find your nearest comic shop at findcomicshop. GODZILLA 1954 BODY KNOCKER Enjoy hours of body-bobbling fun that`s powered by the sun! From the classic 1954 movie, Godzilla stands 6" tall and rocks from side to side when exposed to light. Manufacturer: NECA UPC: 6-34482-42877-1 Pre-order Item Code: APR152680 Previews Page: 563 SRP: $13.99 In Comic Shops: Spring 2015 Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25 Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank The incredible finale to the longest-running

    Left:Godzilla in Hell artwork by James Stokoe. Right: EC Comics cover homage variant by Jeff Zornow. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing and Jeff Zornow. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Abandon All Hope... Source: IDW Publishing press release Special Thanks to Rosalind Morehead and Jeff Zornow In over six decades of battles and triumphs, Godzilla has never faced a challenge as great as what’s coming his way this July, when Godzilla goes to hell! In Godzilla in Hell, a five-issue miniseries launching in July, Godzilla will storm through the gates of hell itself, proving that the towering behemoth is King Of The Monsters both above and below! With no warning and no sign of salvation, Godzilla is plummeted to the deepest, darkest bowels of the infernal kingdom. The mystery of what led to Godzilla’s damnation, and what it will face, will take readers on a dark and twisted journey unlike any Godzilla story before! A rotating creative team will each take Godzilla through a new and more dangerous layer of Hell, beginning with none other than writer

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2006 by Kazuki Sakuraba. Cover design by Fawn Lau

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    An Aimless Girl Uncovers the Strange Legends and Shocking History of Her Extraordinary Family Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: haikasoru.com Special Thanks to Elizabeth Ellis and Erik Jansen VIZ Media’s Haikasoru literary imprint has announced the release of its newest book with the publication of Red Girls: The Legend of the Akakuchibas (???????, Akakuchiba-ke no Densetsu, 2006) on April 21st. Author Kazuki Sakuraba delivers a textured, multi-generational mystery that follows an aimless girl’s quest to find meaning and direction in her life as she uncovers the history, secrets and strange legends of her unique family. Red Girls: The Legend of the Akakuchibas will be available in print in an English edition from Haikasoru for $15.99 U.S. / $18.99 CAN. An eBook edition also will debut on April 21st for $9.99 (U.S. / CAN) for the Amazon Kindle, Apple’s iBooks Store, Barnes & Noble’s

    Photos courtesy of Marusan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Available in May 2015 Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In late May, Marusan Toys will reissue two of their classic Godzilla vinyl figures, each paired with a miniature high-voltage tower. Century of Toho Monsters: Godzilla 450 & Large Steel Tower Set/ ?????? ???450 & ?????? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Gojira 450 & Dai Tettoo Setto) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Godzilla Height Approximately 300mm (11.8 Inches), Tower Height Approximately 220mm (8.66 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: Late May 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥19,000 (Japan), Approximately $158.27 (United States) Century of Toho Monsters: Godzilla 350 & Large Steel Tower Set/ ?????? ???350 & ?????? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Gojira 350 & Dai Tettoo Setto) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Godzilla Height Approximately 220mm (8.66 Inches), Tower Height Approximately 220mm Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: Late May 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥13,800 (Japan), Approximately $114.95 (United States)

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2014 AYA KANNO / AKITASHOTEN

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen The Toronto Comic Arts Festival (TCAF) proudly announces that international manga superstar Aya Kanno will attend the 2015 Festival as a Featured Guest! Aya Kanno is the author of the Blank Slate, the New York Times bestselling series Otomen, and the newly-released Requiem of the Rose King, all published in English by VIZ Media. Kanno will participate in a variety of programs at the Festival including a feature interview, panel discussion, and book signing sessions. Aya Kanno will attend TCAF 2015 with her editor Yuri Yamamoto of Akita Shoten, and with the support of VIZ Media. “We’re so happy to be able to welcome Aya Kanno to North America for the first time,” enthused Festival Director Christopher Butcher. “To my mind Kanno’s work really reinforces what TCAF is all about: unique, diverse

    Kotobukiya has released a plastic model of the anti-Godzilla mecha Type-92 Maser Beam Tank. Photo courtesy of Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Classic Anti-Godzilla Mecha Now Available from Kotobukiya Source: Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. The Japanese Hobby manufacturer Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. has released a 1/144 scale plastic model of the DAG-MBT (Defense Against Godzilla Main Battle Tank) Type-92 Maser Beam Tank from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989). The Maser Beam Tank is sculpted by Ayumu Ishii (Kotobukiya`s D-Style and Armored Core lines) and Yudai Itoyama (Kotobukiya`s Character Model line), and constructed of PS (polystyrene) and PE (polyethelyne). The gun turret can rotate left and right, and also move up and down. Two canopy pieces are included; one molded in color and the second in clear plastic. Kotobukiya Plastic Model: Type-92 Maser Beam Tank/ ?????????? 92?????????? (Puramoderu 92-Shiki Meesaabiimu Sensha) Scale: 1/144 Product Size: Length Approximately 125mm (4.9 Inches) Material: PS, PE Sculptors: Ayumu Ishii, Yudai Itoyama Distributor: Kotobukiya Co., Ltd. Release Date: March 20, 2015

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2002 Junji ITO/ SHOGAKUKAN

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    Death From the Sea Ravages Japan on April 21st Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers a lavish new edition of one of the manga genre’s most seminal horror titles with the publication of the Gyo Deluxe Edition on April 21st. This hardcover version of Junji Ito’s story of an invasion of the Japanese island of Okinawa by mutated sea creatures is presented in a definitive 400 page, 2-in-1 edition that features a new cover design and full-color endpapers. The Gyo Deluxe Edition will be published under the VIZ Signature imprint, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $22.99 U.S. / $26.99 CAN. In Gyo, the floating smell of death hangs over an island. What is it? A

    Photos courtesy of Marusan. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Godzilla 1955 and King Ghidorah 1964 Available in Late April Source: Marusan Toys, Inc. In April, Marusan Toys adds to their new jet black and glow-in-the-dark classic Toho monster vinyl figure lines with the Godzilla design from first sequel, GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (??????, Gojira no Gyakushuu, 1955) and the original King Ghidorah from GHIDORAH: THE THREE-HEADED MONSTER (????????????, San Daikaijuu: Chikyuu Saidai no Kessen, 1964). Century of Toho Monsters: Onyx Sculpture Collection Godzilla 1955/ ??????? ???????????? ???1955 (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Shikkoku Obujekorekushon Gojira 1955) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 230mm (9 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: April 30, 2015 Price (Excluding Tax): ¥5,000 (Japan), Approximately $41.65 (United States) Century of Toho Monsters: Luminous Sculpture Collection King Ghidorah/ ??????? ???????????? ?????? (Seiki no Toho Kaijuu Chikukoo Obujekorekushon Kingugidora) Manufacturer: Marusan Product Size: Height Approximately 300mm (11.8 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: April 30, 2015

    On April 19th, Wacko / Soap Plant in Los Angeles will be selling a Glitter Red Gigantor Hikari Exclusive Sofubi Figure and hosting an in-store appearance by Fred Ladd, American producer of GIGANTOR, ASTRO BOY and KIMBA! TM & © Entercolor Technologies Corp.

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    Source: William Winckler Productions, Wacko / Soap Plant press release Special Thanks to William Winckler Glitter Red Gigantor Hikari Sofubi Exclusive USA Toy Release & Signing Party with Fred Ladd Sunday, April 19, 2015, 3-6pm Wacko / Soap Plant 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90027 323-663-0122 Fred Ladd, the “Father of American Anime” will be making an in-store appearance at Wacko / Soap Plant to promote the new Funko GIGANTOR Hikari vinyl robots on Sunday, April 19th, between 3:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm. This is a very rare opportunity to meet, and have merchandise signed by the man who introduced Japanese animated cartoons to North America. Mr. Ladd is one of the true pioneers from the Golden Age of Television and recently celebrated his 88th birthday. Fred will autograph any Funko GIGANTOR toy purchased at Wacko for FREE. For any other GIGANTOR item (Japanese

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin. © SOTSU · Sunrise

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for GUNDAM figures and collectibles coming from Bandai Hobby Nations in May and June 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Master Grade 1/100: Hyaku-Shiki Ver 2.0/MG 1/100 ??Ver2.0 (????Z????) Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM (?????????, Kidoo Senshi Zeeta Gandamu, 1985-1986) TV series and complete the Gundam Team trio of the Zeta Gundam and Gundam MK II, the Hyaku-Shiki re-appears in the MG line! Featuring a slimmer profile with stylish new proportion, it contains under-gated parts to reduce visible cut marks and a special finish over the plastic to replicate its fantastic gold appearance! The vestigial transformation in the legs

    Gorosaurus tears into a Trilopod in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Sneak Peek at the Next Issue of IDW`s Godzilla Comic Book Series! Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22. The issue -- featuring Toho favorites Godzilla, Gorosaurus, Mechagodzilla, Moguera, Baragon, King Caesar, Mothra, Jet Jaguar, Battra and SpaceGodzilla plus the new Trilopod monsters -- will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, March 25th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Chris Mowry and Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Josh Perez Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: March 25, 2015 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ Lucy and Woods journey to find King

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2012 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Production Committee

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    Collectible to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim In May, the heavy bomber that almost destroyed the Yamato featured in SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199 (???????2199, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199, aka STAR BLAZERS 2199) will be featured in the Mecha Collection lineup from Bandai Hobby! The iconic drill missile included with this kit is in scale with the Mecha Collection Yamato (sold separately) and can be displayed to recreate that launching scene! Display stand included. STAR BLAZERS 2199 Mecha Collection #17: Garlent/ ???????????????2199 No.17 ???? Product Size: Length Approximately 4 Inches Package Size: Approximately 6 Inches x 3.25 Inches x 1.5 Inch Material: Plastic Shipping: May 2015 (Japan), June 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Bandy Hobby (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥432 (Japan), $4.99 (United States) EAN: 4543112967053 SKU: BAN196705 ? Set Contents Schderg 4 Runners Display Stand Assembly Instructions

    Left:Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25 cover mockup by Matt Frank. Right: Jeff Zornow`s Subscription Variant cover. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Double-Sized Final Issue Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25, the double-sized mega-final issue coming to comic book shops and retailers in June 2015. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25 Writer: Chris Mowry Artists: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: June 2015 Pages: 48 Cover Price: $7.99 MFSTFSFJ The incredible finale to the longest-running Godzilla series ever is here! The final battle between the monsters of Earth and the Cryog forces will prove deadly for many. Will Earth survive? Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow For subscription customers only... a variant cover from Jeff Zornow! About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © PRODUCTION REED 1985

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Official Site: sentinel-toys.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim The Super Beast Machine God from the anime series DANCOUGA (?????????, Choojuu Kishin Dankuuga, 1985) is at last coming to the "METAMOR-FORCE" series known for its transforming and combining gimmick. Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for the upcoming release from Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. The 3-stage transformation for each beast machine and the 4-unit combination -- along with that of Daigan -- have been faithfully recreated while retaining Dancouga`s dynamic proportion. This combinable toy includes diecast materials, and the action gimmicks are fantastic and charming... as it is called, this is "the ultimate DANCOUGA". Designed by Yuuki Nakamura and painted by Yoji Hayakawa, this set includes the main figure, Dankuken, Daigan, transformable flying booster, non-transformable roar head, plus diecast-made bonus parts for the overseas version

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © 1976, 2015 SANRIO CO., LTD

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    Join Hello Kitty and Her Friends in a Fun New Box Set Featuring Six Full-Color Editions Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, previews a special treat for the ardent Hello Kitty fan and pop culture aficionado with the release in September of the first-ever Hello Kitty Graphic Novel Box Set. Set to be published under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, the forthcoming Box Set will contain all six Hello Kitty original graphic novels released to date and will come packaged in an illustrated slip case. The Hello Kitty Original Graphic Novel Box Set is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / CAN. Perfect Square’s Hello Kitty titles depict whimsical, full-color adventures of the iconic Sanrio character and

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. ©&™ Lucasfilm Ltd.

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. is proud to announce Bandai`s Tamashii Nations Movie Realization STAR WARS (?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????) line will be officially available in North America! The Movie Realization brand takes the theme of movies and infuses that concept into high quality figures. Top creators "re-arrange" characters from films... and the secret ingredient? All figures have an added pinch of "wa" (Japanese style) that makes for a one and only, completely unique design. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Movie Realization Samurai General Darth Vader/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??? ??????? An exquisitely rendered figure of Darth Vader portrayed as a Japan feudal era Samurai General. A unique artistic interpretation master crafted by

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    Double Shot of Blood Mary and Honey So Sweet Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the acquisition of two new shojo manga series -- Blood Mary, by Akaza Samamiya, and Honey So Sweet, by Amu Meguro. Both titles will be published in English under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint. They will also be available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App, as well as from select VIZ Media content partners’ proprietary digital platforms. Blood Mary will launch in December; Honey So Sweet is scheduled to debut in January 2016. Creator Akaza Samamiya’s Blood Mary is a heart-pounding tale of an unorthodox allegiance between

    Photos courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai Toho monster figures produced for the American "Bandai Creation" line have been released in Japan under the "Movie Monster EX Series" moniker. Movie Monster EX Series: King Ghidorah/ ??????????????? ?????? King Ghidorah figure from GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira, Mosura, Kingughidora: Daikaiju Soshingeki, 2001). Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 1000095981 Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (Approximately 7.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Release Date: February 14, 2015 Price: ¥1,728 (Approximately $14.44 US) Movie Monster EX Series: Godzilla 1968/ ??????????????? ??????? Godzilla figure from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968). Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 1000095982 Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (Approximately 7.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Release Date: February 14, 2015 Price: ¥1,728 (Approximately $14.44 US) Movie Monster EX Series: Mechagodzilla / ??????????????? ????? Original Mechagodzilla

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