X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for December 2017 & January 2018

Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Baragon and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Alien Katan, Ultra Seven and Leogon © Tsuburaya Productions

Product Info and 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 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in December 2017 and January 2018. 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. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Daikaiju Series: Leogon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSLG11R Product Size: Height (Top of Horns) Approximately 20cm (7.9 Inches), Length Approximately 33cm (13 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: December 2017 Price: ¥16,200 (Approximately $143.69 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Leogon 2 Interchangeable Lower Hind Legs The synthetic monster Leogon from Tsuburaya Productions’ RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman 1971-72) joins X-Plus Daikaiju Series figure line in December. The creature made its debut in the show`s 34th episode, THE INFERNAL LIFE (?????????, Yurusanzai no Inochi). The X-Plus figure comes with interchangeable lower legs that allow the normally 4-legged Leogon to be posed upright. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE Toho Daikaiju Series: Mothra (2001) & Baragon (2001) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE ????????? ????(2001)&????(2001)? ???????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Prototype Sculptor: Shunsuke Niwa (MONSTER MAKER 28) Product Code? 411-PSBM10R Mothra 2001 Size: Height Approximately 9cm (3.5 Inches), Length Approximately 20cm (7.9 Inches), Wingspan Approximately 35cm (13.8 Inches) Baragon 2001 Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC and ABS (Figures), MBS (Display Stand), Iron (Display Stand Bar) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: January 2018 Price: ¥27,000 (Approximately $239.49 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mothra Mothra Display Stand Baragon body Instruction Manual Who will be the last monster standing? X-Plus` Toho Daikaiju Series completes their quartet of daikaiju from GODZILLA, MOTHRA, KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora: Daikaijuu Sookoogeki, 2001) with a 2-figure set of Mothra and Baragon. Part of the FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE based on previously released/limited edition models from top sculptors, the figures were created by Shunsuke Niwa, sculptor of the Toho Daikaiju Series: King Ghidorah (2001 Edition) released this past April. Niwa previously issued the two as the "GMK 30cm Series NO.1: Godzilla `01 Yokohama Battle!!" (which paired Mothra with Godzilla) and "GMK 30cm Series NO.2: Baragon `01" resin kits from his studio, MONSTER MAKER 28. For this release, Mothra`s eyes and Baragon`s horn and crest are molded in translucent plastic. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Daikaiju Series: Alien Katan -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSKA01R Product Size: Height (Tip of Horn) Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: January 2018 Price: ¥15,552 (Approximately $137.95 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Alien Katan The "Binding Alien" Katan from the ULTRAMAN TARO (?????????, Urutoraman Tarou, 1973-1974) television series joins the Daikaiju Series figure line in January. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Gigantic Series: Ultra Seven /??????????? ???????? Product Code: 411-TGUS11R Prototype Sculptor: Kenji Seki Product Size: Height Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl), ABS (Plastic) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: January 2018 Price: ¥19,440 (Approximately $172.43 US, Tax Included) Shounen Ric Limited Edition Includes: Light-Up Gimmick Price: ¥21,384 (Approximately $189.68 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultra Seven Figure Display Stand Instruction Manual In celebration of Ultra Seven`s 50th anniversary, the Tsuburaya Productions hero joins X-Plus` Gigantic Series of colossal painted soft vinyl figures. Standing over a foot and a half tall, the sculpt faithfully reproduces the hero`s mask and suit from the classic television series. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with a bonus light-up feature for Ultra Seven’s eyes and beam lamp. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.