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 nearly 240 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in November 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.

DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2001) /?????? ???(2001) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: November 2018 Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $57.55 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Limited Edition Price: ¥6,480 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla and Baragon X-Plus` DefoReal Series continues with Godzilla (2001) from GODZILLA, MOTHRA, KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora: Daikaijuu Sookoogeki, 2001). The "super deformed" figure boasts the characteristic white eyes of the GMK Godzilla, along with a realistic sculpt to present an intimidatingly cute monster. In addition to the General Distribution figure with a closed mouth, there will be a Limited Edition version with an open-jawed Godzilla stomping Baragon. The Godzilla and Baragon figures are permanently attached to each other. The Limited Edition Godzilla (2001) will be sold exclusively online by X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store, and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Kamen Rider W Cyclone Joker /?????? ??????W ?????????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height (Excluding Display Stand) Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Closed Box Shipping: November 2018 Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $57.55 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kamen Rider W Display Stand Instruction Manual The second DefoReal Series Kamen Rider figure is Kamen Rider W -- aka Kamen Rider Double -- from Toei`s KAMEN RIDER W (????????????Kamen Raidaa Daburu, 2009-10). The "Super Deformed" (SD) style figure depicts W`s basic Cyclone Joker form. The palm-sized figure features glossy paint on the right/Cyclone side of the body, a matte finish on the left/Joker side, and a scarf sculpted as if flowing in the wind. W`s compound eyes are molded in translucent plastic and glow red when the figure is placed on his display stand. The light-up gimmick requires requires two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shonen-Ric, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Soft Series: Takkong -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /???????????? ????????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Polybag with Header Card Shipping: November 2018 Price: $112.59 US/¥13,500 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Takkong Following the release of Zazarn in October, his foe Takkong from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 1: ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (?????, Kaijuu Soshingeki) joins the Soft Kaiju series! Using the same mold as the Daikaiju Series: Takkong figure released in October 2011, this sculpt captures the Oil Monster`s distinctive octopus-like features, such as its extra-large head and round, sucker-covered body. The figure is made from Sofvi (soft vinyl) and is filled with cotton, making it feels like a stuffed toy. This item is sold internationally online exclusively by Shonen-Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (1965) /????????? ???(1965) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm (9.44 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: November 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥14,580 (Approximately $129.48 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Limited Edition Price: ¥15,660 (Approximately $139.07 US, Tax Included) X Alien Size: Height Approximately 9cm (3.54 Inches) ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Xilien Instruction Manual The 1965 incarnation of Godzilla (knicknamed "Daisensogoji") that appeared in INVASION OF ASTRO-MONSTER (?????, Kaijuu Daisenso, 1965) -- aka MONSTER ZERO -- finally comes to X-Plus` Toho Daikaiju Series! This version is famous for doing the "Shie", a victory dance after defeating King Ghidorah on Planet X. In addition to the standard "Godzilla only" version available from retailers, there will be a Limited Edition release that comes with a bonus figure of an Xilien. The Godzilla (1965) Limited Edition is sold exclusively by Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store.

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Toho 30cm Series: Fire Rodan -- Limited Edition /??30?????????????? ???? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Length Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches), Wingspan Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure); Iron (Support Bar); MBS (Support Parts, Display Bases) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Closed Box Shipping: November 2018 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $177.43 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Fire Rodan 2 Support Parts 2 Support Bars 2 Display Bases The Heisei Rodan from the hit GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA II (???VS?????, Gojira Tai Mekagojira, 1993) is the latest addition to the Toho 30cm Series. In the film, the Flying Monster evolves into the red-skinned, powered up "Fire Rodan" after absorbing radiation during its fight with Godzilla. The new X-Plus figure depicts that incarnation, with horns and spines in translucent plastic. Fire Rodan also comes with support posts so it can be displayed as if in flight. This item is sold exclusively online by Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: King Ghidorah (1968) Flying Version -- Limited Edition /????????????????(1968) ??Ver. ???? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height (Tip of Wings) Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure Body); ABS (Wings); Iron (Support Bar); MBS (Support Parts, Display Bases); Polyester, PVC-U, Cotton (Tapestry) Specifications: Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: November 2018 Price: ¥39,960 (Approximately $354.87 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents King Ghidorah Body King Ghidorah Left Wing King Ghidorah Right Wing 2 Support Parts 2 Support Bars 2 Display Bases Tapestry Set The King Ghidorah design from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968) returns to the Toho Daikaiju Series in a flying pose. This Limited Edition uses the mold for the Toho Daikaiju Series: King Ghidorah (1968) standing pose figure released in December 2014, along with some newly sculpted parts. The figure comes with a tapestry depicting the Mt. Fuji backdrop for the climatic battle between King Ghidorah and the Earth monsters led by Godzilla. This item is sold exclusively online by Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores. Note: The complete contents of this release are also included in X-Plus` DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 50th Anniversary 11 Monster Figure Set (see below).

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Toho Daikaiju Series: DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 50th Anniversary 11 Monster Figure Set -- Limited Edition /????? ????? 50???? ??11???? ???? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Sizes: Godzilla Height Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches), Minilla Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches), Anguirus Length Approximately 34cm (13.4 Inches), Baragon Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches), Gorosaurus Height Approximately 23.5cm (9.25 Inches), Manda Length Approximately 46cm (18 Inches), Rodan Height Approximately 26.5cm (10.43 Inches), Kumonga Width Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches), Mothra Larva Length Approximately 23cm (9 Inches), Varan Length Approximately 21cm (8.27 Inches), King Ghidorah Height Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches) Material: PVC (Figures, Display Stands); ABS (King Ghidorah Wings); Iron (Support Bar); MBS (Support Parts, Display Bases); Polyester, PVC-U, Cotton (Tapestry) Specifications: Painted Figures; Some Assembly Required Package: 3 Cartons Shipping: November 2018 Price: ¥149,040 (Approximately $1,323.56 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Minilla Anguirus Body Anguirus Tail Baragon Body Baragon Tail Gorosaurus Body Gorosaurus Tail Manda Manda Display Stand Rodan Kumonga Kumonga Display Stand Mothra Larva Mothra Display Stand Varan Varan Display Stand King Ghidorah Body King Ghidorah Left Wing King Ghidorah Right Wing 2 King Ghidorah Support Parts 2 King Ghidorah Support Bars 2 King Ghidorah Display Bases Tapestry Set X-plus celebrates the 50th anniversary of DESTROY ALL MONSTERS with the most expensive release in the history of Shonen-Ric! This special set contains the Toho Daikaiju Series figures of all 11 monsters featured in the film (including the new King Ghidorah Flying Version) plus the Mt. Fuji backdrop tapestry. The production run is limited to 50 sets which are being sold exclusively online by Shonen-Ric, 1 set per customer on a first-come-first-served basis. This set will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Ultra Seven Wide Shot (Light-Up Version) -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??? ??????? ??????????(??Ver.) ???? Product Size: Height Approximately 22cm (8.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), ABS (Display Stand, Support Arm) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: November 2018 Price: $117.16 US/¥14,040 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultra Seven Light-Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual First released in October 2010, the Daikaiju Series: Ultra Seven Ver. 2 figure* is being reissued with a light up gimmick. The figure depicts Ultras Seven in his iconic Wide-shot pose. Unleashed when Seven`s arms are crossed in L-shape, the Wide Shot is known as one of the hero’s most powerful attacks. It can only be used on important occasions since it drains too much energy. This new edition comes with a built-in LED light system for Ultra Seven`s eyes and the Beam Lamp on his forehead. By turning the switch, the Beam Lamp can be changed to flashing mode which indicates Ultra Seven is running out of solar energy. The light-up gimmick uses two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately). This item is sold internationally exclusively on the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores. * The bonus fighting pose arms from the 2010 release are not included with this version.