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 daikaiju-sized photos of their monster figures scheduled for release in November 2019. 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: Kong 2.0 (Octopus) / ?????? ??? 2.0 Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Size: Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches), Base Height Approximately 1.5cm (0.6 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Release Date: November 2019 (Japan) Price: $78.99 US/¥11,000 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong Diorama Base X-Plus’ Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Star Ace Toys, Ltd., presents their second DefoReal Series Kong figure based on the 2017 movie KONG: SKULL ISLAND. The giant ape Kong is the guardian of Skull Island and protects the inhabitants from other giant monsters. In this DefoReal diorama the mighty Kong wrestles with the "Riverdevil", a huge octopus living in a Skull Island lake. This scene has never been depicted before in any other collectible and features a highly detailed base that not only has the many tentacles of the octopus as they envelop Kong, but also has detailed sculpted water splashing about the combatants. This super detailed diorama features the best artistic representation of Kong to date and was sculpted by the Kaibutsuya workshop under the direction of master sculptor Yoshio. Standing 16cm tall, this soft vinyl statue features an accurately sculpted, oversized head on a figure in a dynamic fighting scene.

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Gigantic Series: Godzilla (2019) ? General Distribution Version /??????????? ???(2019) ????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Head Height Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches), Tip of Tail Height Approximately 53cm (20.9 Inches), Length Approximately 97cm (38.2 Inches), Width Approximately 34cm (13.4 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Prototype Production: Monster Store Shipping: November 2019 Price: ¥66,000 (Approximately $617.85 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Base The Godzilla design from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS comes to X-Plus` Gigantic Series line of large scale soft vinyl figures. Over 3 feet long from nose to tail, the figure depicts Godzilla in an attack pose and features accurate sculpting of the monster`s body and skin texture. This is the General Distribution version of Godzilla (2019). A Limited Edition version will be released at a later date.

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Daikaiju Series: Gronken -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ????? ???? Gronken Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Kannon Statue Size: Height Approximately 19cm (7.5 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: November 2019 Price: ¥17,930 (Approximately $167.85 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gronken Body Gronken Tail Kannon Statue The Saw Monster Gronken joins the Daikaiju Series in November. Introduced in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 27: GO TO HELL WITH THIS ONE BLOW! (??????????!, Kono Ichi-patsu de Jigoku e Ike!), Gronken has spinning buzzsaws in its hands with additional blades on its head, elbows and knees. The beast was also able to jump like a kangaroo. The figure comes witha bonus statue of Kannon, Goddess of Mercy, which Gronken attempted to destroy in the RETURN OF ULTRAMAN episode. This “Japan Exclusive Item” item is sold by Shonen-Ric, and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Kamen Rider Decade /?????? ??????????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: November 2019 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $61.78 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kamen Rider Decade Neo Decadriver Display Stand Instruction Manual The fifth DefoReal Series Kamen Rider figure depicts the hero from MASKED RIDER DECADE (??????????? Kamen Raid? Dikeido, 2009), the 10th Heisei Rider television series. Decade, called the "Destroyer of Worlds," is sculpted in an impressive pose holding a "Final Attack Rider" special move card. The figure features Decade`s characteristic compound eyes, which are molded in translucent plastic and can glow in green. The light up gimmick requires requires two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately). In addition, ?Neo Decadriver parts are included which, by replacing the buckle, allow Decade to appear as he did when he guest starred on KAMEN RIDER ZI-O (?????????, Kamen Raid? Ji?, 2018-19). 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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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Dyna (Flash Type) Appearance Pose /??? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ????????? (????????) ????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches), Width Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand and Support Arm) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: November 2019 Price: ¥11,000 (Approximately $102.97 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Dyna Limited Edition Price: ¥14,300 (Approximately $133.71 US, Tax Included) Material: MBS, EVA, TPU ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Dyna Light Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual Ultraman Dyna returns to the Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION line in his traditional appearance pose. The sculpt depicts Dyna`s basic form, known as the Flash Type. Premium Bandai and Shonen-Ric are offering a Limited Edition Ultraman Dyna 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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Also Coming in November

DefoReal Series: Balrog /?????? ???? Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6018 Product Size: Height Approximately 16.5cm (6.6 Inches), Length Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches), Width Approximately 15cm Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Gift Box Shipping: November 2019 Price: $84.99 US/¥11,000 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Balrog The Deforeal Series ventures into Middle Earth with the Balrog, a fire demon from a forgotten age that dwells in the tunnels beneath Moria. In Peter Jackson`s THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING (2001), the wizard Gandalf faces the Balrog to protect the fellowship from certain doom. This figure features a stylized sculpt with an oversized head.

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DefoReal Series: Balrog Deluxe Edition /?????? ???? (??????? Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6019 Product Size: Height Approximately 16.5cm (6.6 Inches), Length Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches), Width Approximately 15cm; Display Base Approximately 1.5cm (0.6 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Gift Box Shipping: November 2019 Price: $105.99 US/¥14,300 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Balrog Diorama Display Base Mini Gandalf The Deluxe Edition Balrog comes with a diorama display base and a mini Gandalf figure.

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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.