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 and Jun Umeji

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

Due to circumstances beyond our control, SciFi Japan has fallen behind on our coverage of the latest figures from the Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. To get back on schedule, we present a look at both the January and February 2020 lineups with information and more than 200 photos -- direct from X-Plus! 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.

Ultra Daikaiju Series 5000: Beakon /???????????5000 ???? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches) Product Material: PVC (Figure), Paper (Card) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: January 2020 Price: ¥5,500 (Approximately $50.01 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Beakon Card In 1983, Bandai launched the Ultra Collection of soft vinyl figures based on heroes and monsters from the Ultraman franchise. Bandai and X-Plus are now teaming up for the Ultra Daikaiju 5000* Series, a new figure line featuring Ultra Monsters that were not included in the earlier Ultra Collection. The first wave of Ultra Daikaiju 5000 Series releases contains two figures, including the Electric Wave Monster Beakon that appeared in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 21: THE MONSTER CHANNEL (???????, Kaij? Chan`neru). The figure is produced in scale with the older line, and comes with the traditional tagged character card. This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai. It is not available from retail stores. *The 5000 in the series title refers to the figure price before taxes.

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Ultra Daikaiju Series 5000: Gira Doras /???????????5000 ????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches), Length Approximately 21cm (8.3 Inches) Product Material: PVC (Figure), Paper (Card) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: January 2020 Price: ¥5,500 (Approximately $50.01 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gira Doras Card Also available from the Ultra Daikaiju 5000 Series is the Core Monster Gira Doras from ULTRASEVEN Episode 20: DEFEAT SEISMIC SOURCE X (???X???, Jishingen X o Taose). This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai. It is available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: King Ghidorah (2019) / ?????? ??????(2019) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches), Width Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Release Date: January 2020 Price: $120.75 US/¥13,200 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents King Ghidorah Limited Edition Price: $117.16 US/¥14,300 (Tax Included) Power Supply Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents King Ghidorah Light Up Unit Instruction Manual King Ghidorah from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS has come to X-Plus` DefoReal Series, which combines the cute "super deformed" look with more realistic features to create an ultra-unique design. This King Ghidorah is both cool and cute at the same time, and the palm-sized figure captures all the details of the monster`s design from the movie. Shonen-RIC and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of the figure with a light-up feature for King Ghidorah`s eyes and necks. The gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately).

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DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1955) / ?????? ???(1955) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figures Release Date: January 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $60.01 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla The DefoReal Series has issued figures based on GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN (??????, Gojira no Gyakush?, 1955), the second film in the Godzilla series. The General Distribution version of Godzilla features a paint scheme that replicates look of the black & white movie.

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DefoReal Series: Anguirus (1955) / ?????? ?????(1955) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figures Release Date: January 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $60.01 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Anguirus Like Godzilla, his first monster opponent, Anguirus, is painted in monochrome tones.

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DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1955) & Anguirus (1955) Technicolor Ver. Set -- Limited Edition / ?????? ???(1955) & ?????(1955) ????Ver. ??? ???? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Godzilla Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm Anguirus Size: Height Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figures Release Date: January 2020 Price: $120.75 US/¥14,300 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Anguirus Shonen-RIC and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition "Technicolor Ver." set pairing the DefoReal Godzilla and Anguirus figures, both painted in colors based on the Japanese theatrical poster for GODZILLA RAIDS AGAIN. Highlights on the monsters` bodies reflect the red flames of Osaka burning during their battle to the death.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Gaia (V2) Appearance Pose /??? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ?????????(V2) ????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches), Width Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand and Support Arm) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: January 2020 Price: ¥11,000 (Approximately $100.901 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Gaia Limited Edition Price: ¥14,300 (Approximately $130.02 US, Tax Included) Material: MBS, EVA, TPU ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Gaia Light Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual Ultraman Gaia returns to the Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION line in his traditional appearance pose. The sculpt depicts Gaia`s V2 form, which was introduced after he had absorbed the light of Ultraman Agul. Premium Bandai and Shonen-RIC are offering a Limited Edition Ultraman Gaia that comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes and Color Timer. The light up feature uses two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

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Daikaiju Series: Alien Baltan Jr. & Billgamo Set -- Limited Edition /??? ??????Jr. ????? ??? ???? Alien Baltan Jr. Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Billgamo Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Figures), MBS (Display Stand, Support Arm, Power Supply Unit), Base (ABS) Specifications: Complete Painted Figures; Some Assembly Required Shipping: January 2020 Price: ¥26,400 (Approximately $240.08 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Alien Baltan Jr. Billgamo Light Up Display Stand Support Arm Power Supply Unit Base Instruction Manual The Daikaiju Series figures of Alien Baltan Jr. (first released in September 2014) and his robot Billgamo (from March 2015) have been reissued in a 2-figure set based on RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 41: REVENGE OF ALIEN BALTAN JR. (??????Jr???, Barutan Seijin Jr no Fukush?). Alien Baltan Jr. is sculpted with the stocky build and blunted pincers that differentiated Jr. from the first generation Baltans. The figure’s eyes and crest are molded in transparent plastic for the built in light up gimmick. The eyes and parts of the nose of the Robot Monster Billgamo are also have a built in light-up feature. This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-RIC. It is not available from retail stores.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Baragon (1965) Fighting Color Ver. -- Limited Edition /????? ????(1965) ?????Ver. ???? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Figure), ABS (Light Up Unit) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: January 2020 Price: $120.75 US/¥14,300 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Baragon Body Baragon Tail Light Up Unit Instruction Manual First released in August 2013, the Toho Daikaiju Series: Baragon (1965) Standing Pose figure has been reissued with new fighting coloration. Based on the underground monster`s appearance in FRANKENSTEIN VS BARAGON (???????????????????, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaij? Baragon, aka FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD, 1965), Baragon is sculpted in the dynamic standing pose he displayed when facing off against Frankenstein. The updated paint scheme replicates Baragon`s appearance during his fierce battle with Frankenstein at the film`s climax. This new edition also includes a light-up feature for Baragon`s eyes and horn. The gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold by Shonen-RIC and the Godzilla Store. It is not available from retail stores.

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FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE Toho 30cm Series: Moguera (1957) -- Limited Edition /FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE ??30?????????(1957) ??? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Prototype Production: ASAI ZOUKEI Product Size: Moguera Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches), Mysterian UFO Length Approximately 7cm (2.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure and UFO), ABS (Light Up Unit) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: January 2020 Price: ¥25,300 (Approximately $230.03 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Moguera Light Up Unit Mysterian UFO Instruction Manual The FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE, based on previously released/limited edition models from top sculptors, returns with a 30cm scale soft vinyl figure of the giant robot Moguera from THE MYSTERIANS (?????, Chiky? B?eigun, 1957). The original model was created and released by ASAI ZOUKEI. The figure comes with a light-up feature for Moguera’s eyes. The gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately). Also included is a bonus Mysterian flying saucer. This item is sold exclusively by Shonen-RIC and the Godzilla Store. It is not available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Rodan (2019) / ?????? ???(2019) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 17cm (6.7 Inches), Width Approximately 17cm Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Support Parts), Iron (Support Pole), ABS (Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: February 2020 Price: $¥7,040 (Approximately $64.30 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Rodan Support Parts Support Pole Stand Limited Edition Price: $65.02 US/¥7,700 (Tax Included) Power Supply Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents Rodan Support Parts Support Pole Stand Following the release of Godzilla and King Ghidorah, the 2019 Rodan from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS comes to X-Plus` DefoReal Series, which combines the cute "super deformed" look with more realistic features to create an ultra-unique design. The figure is modeled after Rodan`s appearance as he rises from the volcano to descend upon the fighter jets. X-Plus’ Shonen-RIC website and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of Rodan painted with burning wings and legs, reminiscent of volcanic magma.

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DefoReal Series: Kamen Rider Kuuga Rising Mighty -- Premium Bandai Exclusive /??????????????? ????????? -- ??????????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: February 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $60.40 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kamen Rider Kuuga Display Stand Instruction Manual Kamen Rider Kuuga from the first Heisei Rider television series, MASKED RIDER KUUGA (?????????, Kamen Raid? Kuuga, 2000-01), returns to the DefoReal Series. The figure depicts Kuuga`s Rising Mighty form, which features golden highlights. The palm-sized Kamen Rider Kuuga comes with compound eyes and Arcle (henshin belt) crystal molded in translucent plastic that glow red when Kuuga is placed on his display stand. The light-up gimmick requires requires two LR44 button batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Kamen Rider Build RabbitTank Form /??????????????? ??????????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: February 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $60.40 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kamen Rider Build Display Stand Instruction Manual Also coming to the DefoReal Series in February is the primary form of the titular hero from KAMEN RIDER BUILD (?????????, Kamen Raid? Birudo, 2017-18), the nineteenth Heisei Rider television series. The figure depicts Build in his decision pose that sets up his transformations and special moves. The palm-sized Kamen Rider Build comes with compound eyes molded in translucent plastic that glow when Build is placed on his display stand. The light-up gimmick requires requires two LR44 button batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai and will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1984) “The Final Battle at Shinjuku” /??30????? ????????????? ???(1984) ??????? Sales Agent: PLEX Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches), Length Approximately 48cm (18.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop Shipping: February 2020 Price: ¥27,500 (Approximately $251.66 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Part A Godzilla Tail Part B Limited Edition Price: $246.15 US/¥29,150 (Tax Included) Light Up Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Part A Godzilla Tail Part B Light Up 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. His latest X-Plus figure is based on THE RETURN OF GODZILLA (???, Gojira, 1984, a.k.a. GODZILLA 1985), and depicts Godzilla as he battled the Super-X in Tokyo`s Shinjuku district. As with the other "Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection" figures, Godzilla 1984 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. Shonen-RIC, Premium Bandai and the Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version that 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).

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Gigantic Series: Ultraman Ace /??????????? ?????????

Product Size: Height Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl), Iron (Support Arm), MBS (Support Parts, Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Prototype Sculptor: Kenji Seki Shipping: February 2020 Price: ¥19,800 (Approximately $181.19 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Ace Display Stand Support Parts (Short/Long) Support Arms (A/B) Limited Edition Price: ¥21,780 (Approximately $198.58 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Ace Display Stand Support Parts (Short/Long) Support Arms (A/B) Instruction Manual Following the release of Ultraman, Ultraseven and Ultraman Jack, Ultraman Ace now 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 Ace, from the precise curves of the hero`s mask to the wrinkles of the bodysuit. The Shonen-RIC Limited Edition version comes with a bonus light-up feature for Ace’s eyes, Ultra Star beam lamp and color timer (which can be switched from blue to blinking red). The light-up gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately).

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About X-Plus

X-Plus is manufacturer for popular character and franchise figures, such as Godzilla, Dragon Ball, Ultraman, as well as many others. They have many limited edition items that customers can only buy through their online shop, Shonen-Ric.