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    Photos courtesy of Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://9229.co.jp/ultraman/   To the heroes of the earth, fight the scorching heat! Air-Conditioned clothing manufacturer Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Itabashi-ku, Tokyo; President: Hiroshi Ichigaya) has teamed up with Ultraman, one of Japan's leading science fiction special effects heroes, to produce Ultraman-colored starter kits and vest-type A/C suits featuring Ultraman, popular Ultra Monsters, and the Science Special Search Party. These products were released in Japan in late July 2024.   Kuchofuku ULTRAMAN EDITION (空調服 ULTRAMAN EDITION, Kūchōfuku ULTRAMAN EDITION) Product Outline Photos courtesy of Kuchofuku Co., Ltd. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS SK23011UL: Kuchofuku Starter Kit (空調服 スターターキット, Kūchōfuku Sutātā Kitto) Price: 23,980円 (Approximately $163.44 US, Tax Included) Maximum instantaneous airflow of 106 liters/second!! Instant cooling with the strongest power!! This limited edition starter kit includes

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    Photo courtesy of elCOCO Co. ©TTITk ©TOHO CO., LTD. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©ISHIMORI PRODUCTION INC. TOEI COMPANY, LTD. ©khara / Project Eva. Source: elCOCO Co., Ltd. press release Photo courtesy of elCOCO Co. ©2024 ELCOCO co., LTD Toy and collectible manufacturer elCOCO Co., Ltd. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; President: Satoshi Yamashita) will release a set of four "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" amusement prizes in mid-December 2024. The lineup includes poseable figures of Shin Godzilla, Evangelion Unit-01, Shin Ultraman, and Shin Kamen Rider in the DFORM PLUS style that combines the cute proportions of the SD (Super Deformed) style with more realistic details. The "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" prizes will be available exclusively at some Round One amusement arcades across Japan, with exact locations to be announced at a later date.   INTRODUCTION The "Shin Japan Heroes Universe" (シン・ジャパン・ヒーローズ・ユニバース, Shin Japan Hīrōzu Yunibāsu) project was launched

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    The official 3 volume graphic novel sequel to PACIFIC RIM and PACIFIC RIM UPRISING! Source: Legendary Comics, Rocketship Entertainment press release Photo courtesy of Legendary Comics. © 2024 Legendary Comics, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Pacific Rim TM & © Legendary. All Rights Reserved. Humanity faces its ultimate threat as the Precursors unleash a new wave of devastating Kaiju assaults on Earth in Pacific Rim: Final Breach! After years of failed attempts to enter the Anteverse, the trans-dimensional realm from which all Kaiju emerge, Jake Pentecost and Hermann Gottlieb conceive a daring last-ditch plan whose success hinges on finding legendary Jaeger pilot Raleigh Becket—the only human being to ever survive behind enemy lines. Living in exile off the grid, Raleigh must choose assured annihilation or confront his past and team up with a new generation to pilot the brand-new Gipsy Destroyer, the last Jaeger standing. Tensions escalate and

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Among the product reveals shown by Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD. at this year's Comic-Con International 2024 was a diorama of Godzilla from the 1978-81 cartoon series by Hanna-Barbera. This diorama will be available from retailers in early 2025. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. To purchase the Godzilla diorama, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or pre-order from Diamond Select Toys or Toho's Godzilla Store.   Godzilla (70s Animated) Deluxe Gallery Diorama A Diamond Select Toys release! Up from the depths? Check!His head in the sky? Check! Breathing fire? Check! 30

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    Win a set of three Godzilla Penguin Young Readers books! Photo courtesy of Penguin Random House. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Penguin Random House Special Thanks to Garrett Bond   SciFi Japan is offering our readers a chance to win new Godzilla books provided by Penguin Young Readers. We have three sets of the children's books Love From Godzilla, Brave Like Godzilla and What is the Story of Godzilla? Love From Godzilla is written by Olivia Luchini and Illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. This hardcover gift book, complete with monstrously adorable illustrations of everyone's favorite kaijus, is perfect for that special someone. Love From Godzilla is intended for readers ages 5-8 and retails for $9.99. Brave Like Godzilla is written by Charlie Moon and illustrated by Jordan Bradley and Milo Moore. In this story, Minilla and his friends are

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    Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS ©2024 MARVEL Comics to be Released Simultaneously in Japan and the U.S.Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releases   Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayuki Tsukagoshi) has revealed details on two comic book collaborations with Marvel that will team Japan's famous Ultraman with the iconic American superheroes The Avengers and Spider-Man. Through a comic book series in the United States and a manga series in these heroes will join forces to take on some of the most evil and legendary villains in comic book history. Each story will be told by a different creative team in Japan and the United States. Published by Marvel Comics, Ultraman x Avengers is an epic four-issue crossover event bringing together the greatest hero of Japan and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes for an epic battle against the most powerful supervillain of

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Ultraman Card Game will Enjoy an Industry-First Release in Four Languages & 15 Regions Simultaneously on October 25thSource: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://ultraman-cardgame.com/ In celebration of Ultraman Day, Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake)  is pleased to announce that the ULTRAMAN CARD GAME (ウルトラマン カードゲーム, Urutoraman Kādo Gēmu) will be released on Friday, October 25, 2024 in 15 countries and regions around the world in 4 languages, a first in the history of trading card games. The ULTRAMAN CARD GAME is a new trading card game inspired by the world of Ultraman featuring playability appealing to both adults and kids, as well as collectability with specially designed cards by renowned creators from around the globe. The game will also offer several rare cards to collect from artists and designers who have worked on

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    Photo courtesy of TOKYOPOP. Source: TOKYOPOP press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen (MediaLab) Publisher TOKYOPOP returns to North America’s most celebrated anime convention this summer as it announces plans and show exclusives for Anime Expo 2024. Included for this year’s event will be a slate of not-to-be-missed panels, special guests and special booth activities and premiums that will be available during the convention. Anime Expo will take place July 4-7 at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA. The annual event draws more than 100,000 attendees and is the nation’s biggest dedicated anime fan convention. TOKYOPOP will be located on the main exhibit area in Booth #920. Additional details on Anime Expo are available at: https://www.anime-expo.org. The TOKYOPOP booth will be a hub of activity with a variety of exclusive manga and recently launched titles available for purchase as well as additional

    Celebrate the 70th anniversaries of Godzilla and the Mirai Tower with multiple events in Nagoya. Photo courtesy of NAKED, INC. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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    Celebrate the 70th anniversaries of Godzilla and the Mirai Tower with multiple events in Nagoya. Photo courtesy of NAKED, INC. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. Author: Keith Aiken Source: Nagoya TV Tower Co., Nagoya Railroad Co., and NAKED, INC. press releasesOfficial Site: http://www.nagoya-tv-tower.co.jp/event/miraitower70/ Main artwork for the event. Photo courtesy of Nagoya Railroad Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. Chubu Electric Power Company's MIRAI TOWER (formerly Nagoya TV Tower) celebrated its 70th anniversary on June 20 this year. To commemorate the occasion, Nagoya TV Tower Co., Ltd. (Address: 6-15 Nishiki 3-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya, Representative: Kazuhiro Osawa), which operates MIRAI TOWER, has partnered with Nagoya Railroad Co. to host a tie-in special event featuring Godzilla, who also celebrates his 70th anniversary in 2024. The "Godzilla Attacks Chubu Electric Power Company's MIRAI TOWER" (中部電力 MIRAI TOWERにゴジラ襲来, Gojira ga Chūbudenryoku MIRAI TOWER o Shūgeki!) event will run

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    Source: Titan Books press release Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Photo courtesy of Titan Books. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & ©Netflix. This December, Titan Books will release The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising, a hardover book written by Drew Taylor that details the creation of the hit Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING. When Tokyo is threatened by rising monster attacks, an all-star athlete reluctantly returns home to take on the mantle of Ultraman, discovering that his greatest challenge isn’t fighting giant monsters – it’s raising one. The Art and Making of Ultraman: Rising goes behind the scenes for an in-depth look at the animated movie-making process. Starting at the genesis of the original idea, follow along as the team designs a baby kaiju, creates bold, stylized worlds, and crafts the emotional heart of the story, accompanied by expert

    Mechagodzilla, Godzilla, Mothra and Gigan patirntly wait on Gashpon's latest Machiboke set. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD.

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      Mechagodzilla, Godzilla, Mothra and Gigan patirntly wait on Gashpon's latest Machiboke set. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. Author: Keith Aiken Source: Bandai Co. Vendor Division press release   Gashapon Station capsule toy vending machine. Photo courtesy of Bandai. Gashapon TM Bandai Co. Godzilla TM ＆ © TOHO CO.,LTD. This week, Bandai Co., Ltd.'s Vendor Division (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo) is releasing their "Toho Monsters Godzilla Machiboke" (東宝怪獣 ゴジラまちぼうけ, Gojira Kaijū Machibōke) at Gashapon Bandai Official Shop specialty stores for Bandai's new Gashapon products, toy stores, mass merchandisers, and electronics stores throughout Japan. Gashapon (ガシャポン) is a best-selling Bandai toy brand named after the capsule containing a toy that "pops" out when the handle is turned on a "gasha" (vending machine). Since the brand's launch in 1977, it has produced a rich lineup of products

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    Author: Keith AikenSource:  PARCO Co., Ltd. press releaseOfficial Site: https://godzillatheart.com/Official X: https://twitter.com/godzillatheartInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/godzillatheart   Photo courtesy of PARCO. © TOHO CO., LTD. PARCO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) iwill host the "GODZILLA THE ART by PARCO vol.3" exhibition at GALLERY X BY PARCO at Shibuya PARCO  B1F for 17 days from from July 5 to July 21, 2024. This exhibit will be third installment of the project "GODZILLA THE ART," a series of events that kicked off in April 2023 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the birth of Godzilla.  A global icon since his first theatrical release in 1954, Godzilla has shown the world various, ever-changing expressions over the past 7 decades with a total of 38 films  produced and released, including 30 domestic films, 3 animated films, and 5 Hollywood versions. Under the supervision of anatomist Takeshi Yoro, artists from Japan and abroad

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    Source:  Ghost X Ghost press release Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher  Ghost X Ghost & Jason Edmiston are back with a limited variant of the Godzilla Minus One Eyes Without A Face print- Godzilla Minus One Minus Color! Orders go live today, June 28th at Noon PST, only at www.GHOSTXGHOST.com. Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. ■ Godzilla Minus One Minus Color Eyes Without A Face Print Hand signed and numbered Archival inks on acid-free paper. Shipping in 1-2 weeks. One per customer.  Price: $100 Edition of 50 Size: 24” x 10 1/4”           About Ghost X Ghost All the strange in the world. The odd, bizarre, and weird. That’s us, that’s the stuff we love, and the things we make. We welcome all who

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    Source: Titan Books press release Special Thanks to Isabelle Sinnott and Hannah Scudamore Last August, SciFi Japan ran an article about Godzilla Great Anatomical Picture Book: The Abyss of Monsters Unraveled by Shinji Nishikawa (ゴジラ大解剖図鑑　西川伸司が紐解く怪獣の深淵, Gojira Dai Kaibō Zukan Nishikawa Shinji ga Himotoku Kaijū no Shinen), a new Japanese language book from Graphic-sha Publishing Co., Ltd.  Written and illustrated by the popular artist Shinji Nishikawa who has worked on botht the Godzilla and Ultraman franchises, it featured over detailed, full-body illustrations of  Toho monsters and offered commentary on the differences in suit specifications, differences in the films in which they appeared, and more. While Godzilla fans were excited to learn of the new book, many expressed disappointment that it would only be available in Japanese. But, thankfully, that is about to change. This September, Titan Books will release an English language edition of Godzilla Great Anatomical Picture Book

    Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America kicks off its North American toy line for Ultraman with products based on the new Netflix animated film ULTRAMAN: RISING and the classic Ultraman shows of the 1960s and 70s. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & © Netflix. Used with permission

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    Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America kicks off its North American toy line for Ultraman with products based on the new Netflix animated film ULTRAMAN: RISING and the classic Ultraman shows of the 1960s and 70s. Photo courtesy of Bandai Namco. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. TM & © Netflix. Used with permission Source: Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc., Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment Special Thanks to and Jeff Gordon, Justin Cavender, and Carey Simon In partnership with Tsuburaya Fields Media & Pictures Entertainment, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America will launch its North American toy line for Ultraman this July 1st. The initial lineup will include products based on the new Tsuburaya x Netflix animated family feature film ULTRAMAN: RISING and the classic Ultraman shows of the 1960s and 70s. These items can be ordered from Amazon and toy retailers, comic shops and specialty

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    Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat Diamond Select Toys has announced that their latest addition to their Godzilla Legends in 3-D 10-Inch Resin Bust line will be Godzilla 1974 from the movie GODZILLA VS. MECHAGODZILLA (ゴジラ対メカゴジラ, Gojira Tai Mekagojira). The limited edition statue will be available in stores in early 2025. To purchase the Godzilla 1974 bust, find a store at comicshoplocator.com or order at https://www.diamondselecttoys.com/godzilla-1974-legends-in-3-dimensions-bust/ Godzilla Legends in 3-D Godzilla 1974 10-Inch Resin Bust A Diamond Select Toys release! From the fires of a nuclear explosion rises Godzilla! The irradiated monster takes on his 1974 appearance in this approximately 9.5-inch resin bust, set atop a pedestal base

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    Photo courtesy of Insight Editions. 2024 © Insight Editions by Arenathemes. All Rights Reserved © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. All rights reserved. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Source: Insight Editions Special Thanks to John Schork Insight Editons is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win a copy of their new deluxe art book, The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.Written by James Mottram (The Making of Dunkirk, Jurassic Park: The Ultimate Visual History), this 224 page slipcased hardcover dives into the creation of GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE with stunning visuals from the production, including never-before-seen concept art and storyboards. Featuring commentary from the filmmakers, this volume explores how a team of world-class artists brought stunning creatures and epic battles to life for an all-new, big screen Monsterverse adventure. The Art of Godzilla x Kong: The

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    Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS Source: Tsuburaya Productions press releaseOfficial Site: https://www.ultra-expo.com/osaka2024/Official Twitter: https://twitter.com/m78expo Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President: Masayuki Nagatake) will hold the "ULTRAMAN TO THE WORLD HANEDA AIRPORT" exhibition at Haneda Airport in Tokyo from Wednesday, July 3 to Saturday, August 31, 2024.   ■ About "ULTRAMAN TO THE WORLD HANEDA AIRPORT" The Ultraman series, which has been loved all over the world for 58 years since its first broadcast of ULTRAMAN (ウルトラマン,  Urutoraman) in 1966, is collaborating with Haneda Airport this summer! Fans fcan enjoy the special exhibition and event at Haneda, the gateway connecting Japan and the world. The popularity and momentum of the Ultraman series continues to spread globally, transcending borders, generations, and language barriers, with ULTRAMAN: RISING, which began worldwide distribution on Netflix on Friday, June 14, and ULTRAMAN ARC (ウルトラマンアーク, Urutoraman

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    Source:  Ghost X Ghost Special Thanks to Brock Otterbacher  Photo courtesy of Ghost X Ghost. TM & ©TOHO CO., LTD. Ghost X Ghost's Godzilla Minus One enamel pin, designed by Christian Gonzalez, is in stock and ready to ship!  ■ Godzilla Minus One Head Soft Enamel Pin   Soft enamel pin on black metal, approx. 1.5" wide x 2" high. Pin features double posts and rubber clutches, bagged on a card back. Designed by Christian Gonzalez Price: $12.00 Order Link:  https://ghostxghost.com/products/godzilla-minus-one-head-soft-enamel-pin          About Ghost X Ghost All the strange in the world. The odd, bizarre, and weird. That’s us, that’s the stuff we love, and the things we make. We welcome all who abandon the norm. With 20 years of experience in the world of apparel, collectibles, music, etc., we started Ghost

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    Source: Playmates Toys Limited Special Thanks to Sarah Gumina International toy titan Playmates has provided SciFi Japan with product info and large photos of their new GODZILLA X KONG: THE NEW EMPIRE Giant and Battle Roar Shimo figures. The company had planned to release these figures in Fall 2024 but has moved up the date, with the Shimos now available from some retailers and going wider in the coming weeks. Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary Photo courtesy of Playmates. © 2024 Legendary and Warner Bros. Entertainment. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. MONSTERVERSE TM © Legendary 7" Battle Roar Shimo Figure Unleash Shimo’s mighty battle cry with the GODZILLA X KONG: 7" Battle Roar Shimo figure. Simply press the button

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