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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! 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 giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Hedorah the Smog Monster. Hedorah becomes the second Toho monster -- following several variations of Godzilla -- to join the DefoReal line, which balances cuteness and coolness by mixing the SD (Super Deformed) style with more realistic details. The figure depicts its final form seen in the 1971 movie, GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora), and features a paint scheme that faithfully reproduces the monster`s distinctive coloration from the film. X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version with a bonus damaged left eyelid, not available from retail stores. DefoReal Series: Hedorah

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    Learn How To Crochet Gorgeous Desserts That Become Fun Accessories Including Key Chains, Magnets, Pouches, And More! Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, presents the vivid world of Japanese amigurumi with the release of Amigurumi Sweets: Crochet Fancy Pastries and Desserts! on February 12th. Featuring easy-to-follow patterns created by Miyuki Ichikawa, Amigurumi Sweets: Crochet Fancy Pastries and Desserts! carries a print MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN. The book features various patterns that can be used to crochet an array of delectable desserts from parfaits and macarons to cream puffs and taiyaki. Patterns also contain instructions on how to turn desserts into a variety of sweet accessories including key chains, pouches, bag mascots, and more! “Amigurumi Sweets features the Japanese

    Legendary Pictures’ panel at LA Comic-Con. Picture courtesy of Andrew Nguyen.

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    Author Andrew Nguyen From October 26-28, 2018, the Los Angeles Convention Center played host to the annual Stan Lee’s LA Comic-Con. Formerly known as Stan Lee’s Comikaze, it followed the lead of other conventions in adapting the Comic Con name when it rebranded in 2016. Although the focus of the convention is on comic books, it also deals with animation and live-action properties.

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    Source: NECA press release Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA goes back to the movie that started the reign of the most famous kaiju in the world with the Godzilla – 12? Head to Tail Action Figure – 1956 Movie Poster Godzilla figure! This version of the beloved monster is based on the one-sheet poster for the original movie’s 1956 U.S. release, GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS!, featuring the bright green coloring depicted on the poster. The figure measures 6? tall and 12? long from head to tail. It features over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! The package insert doubles as a foldable backdrop that brings the one-sheet to life -- Godzilla can be posed in the fold of the backdrop creating a 3D version of the poster illustration in toy form. Comes in collector-friendly window box packaging with opening flap. Manufacturer: NECA Item

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! 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 giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of the American version of Godzilla from TriStar Pictures` GODZILLA (1998). Also known in Japan by the nickname "Emegoji" -- after the film`s director, Roland Emmerich -- the monster was a vastly different take on Toho`s King of the Monsters. The DefoReal figure maintains the line`s balance of cuteness and coolness, mixing the SD (Super Deformed) style with realistic reptilian textures. X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version with a bonus hatching Baby Godzilla on a display base (that even includes a fish!), not available from retail stores. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1998) /??????

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    A College Student Must Cook Her Way Out Of Being Eaten By Spirits In New Supernatural Romance Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announces the release of Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast For Spirits on January 1st. Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast For Spirits was illustrated by Waco Ioka and features character designs by Laruha. The series, which is based on a collection of popular Japanese light novels by Midori Yuma, is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will be published in print under VIZ Media’s Shojo Beat imprint with an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. The series is also available digitally for $6.99 via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology,

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    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 limited edition clear Godzilla figures scheduled for release in March 2019. Both figures are based on the hit Toho movie SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series Limited Edition: Godzilla (2016) Second Form Clear Version /????????? ???? ???(2016)?2?? ???Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches), Length Approximately 53cm (20.9 Inches) Product Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: March 2019 Price: ¥16,200 (Approximately $142.78 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla Body

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2018 Pokémon. © 1997 Nintendo, Creatures, GAME FREAK, TV Tokyo, ShoPro, JR Kikaku. TM, ® Nintendo.

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    New Manga Depicts Ash And Pikachu’s First Adventure Together Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Official Site: VIZ.com/Pokemon Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC,a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers adventure and fun with the release of the Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! manga on December 11th. Under license from The Pokémon Company International, the Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! manga adaptation of the popular 2017 anime film depicting Ash and Pikachu’s first adventure together is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $14.99 U.S. / $19.99 CAN. The Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! manga features story and art by Ryo Takamisaki. When Ash Ketchum oversleeps on his 10th birthday, he ends up with a stubborn Pikachu instead of the first partner Poke?mon he wanted! But

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. Dragon Ball © 2015 by BIRD STUDIO, Toyotarou/SHUEISHA Inc. Bleach © 2001 Tite Kubo/Shueisha Inc.

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, has announced the release of Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! and Bleach Box Set 3 in early November. A hilarious manga spin-off based on famed creator Akira Toriyama’s original series, Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! will debut in print and digital editions on November 6th. Shonen Jump fans can also enjoy the exclusive print release of the final manga box set for the bestselling supernatural action adventure series Bleach. Dragon Ball: That Time I Got Reincarnated As Yamcha! Print MSRP: $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN / Digital MSRP $6.99 Rated ‘T’ for Teens · Debuts November 6th A Dragon Ball fan’s greatest dream is getting to live in

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    Hardcover Collector’s Edition Features More Than 300 Illustrations From Hiromu Arakawa’s Bestselling Series Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, releases The Complete Art of Fullmetal Alchemist on November 13th. The Complete Art of Fullmetal Alchemist contains more than 300 illustrations of Fullmetal Alchemist by creator Hiromu Arakawa. The MSRP for The Complete Art of Fullmetal Alchemist will be $34.99 U.S. / $46.99 CAN. The release contains the artwork collected in the two previously published art books from Fullmetal Alchemist as well as all new content, perfect for collectors and fans of the bestselling series. This massive hardcover collection contains all the Fullmetal Alchemist color artwork by manga artist Hiromu Arakawa from 2001 to 2017, including the series’ entire

    Win the new Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure from NECA! Photo courtesy of NECA. GODZILLA TM & © Toho Co., Ltd. © 2018 NECA, Inc.

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    Source: NECA Special Thanks to Summer Mullins NECA is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win their new Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure! From the hit SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016), this version of the most famous kaiju in the world is based on Godzilla’s “Atomic Blast” attack in the movie. The figure measures 6? tall and 12? long from head to tail. It features Atomic Blast effects that attach to both mouth and tail, all new paint deco, new head sculpt, and over 30 points of articulation, including an articulated tail! The figure is scheduled for release in November and has a suggested retail price of $24.99. OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There is one (1) prize, each consisting of one (1) Shin Godzilla (Atomic Blast) 12” Head-to-Tail Figure. B. The prize will be shipped to the contest

    Totoro Anniversary Plush. Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 1988 Nibariki • G

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    Enter Bluefin Online Contest To Win A Prize Basket Packed With Fun Officially Licensed Totoro Premiums Source: Bluefin Corp., MediaLab press release Special Thanks to Erik Jansen Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, invites anime fans, collectors, and pop culture aficionados to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the pivotal Studio Ghibli anime classic, MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO (???????, Tonari no Totoro, 1988), with an officially licensed plush doll that is available from Barnes & Noble. The 9-inch tall plush doll of the beloved Totoro character by Japanese manufacturer, Sun Arrow, is now available for purchase at participating Barnes & Noble locations nationwide for $30.00. Bluefin is further supporting the anniversary with a special online giveaway contest. 10 Totoro themed gift baskets will be awarded. Each contains a whimsical collection of Studio Ghibli officially licensed Totoro products valued

    VIZ Media`s 2019 releases include The Art of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: 2007-2017. © khara

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    Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, announced a pair of new publishing acquisitions this past weekend at New York Comic Con 2018, including of The Art of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: 2007-2017 and the shojo manga series Daytime Shooting Star. A collection of artwork from the groundbreaking series will be presented in The Art of NEON GENESIS EVANGELION: 2007-2017. The comprehensive edition, which is set for release in the summer of 2019, compiles a decade’s worth of bold imagery and vivid illustrations for the enduring property. Also announced was the acquisition of the famed shojo manga series, Daytime Shooting Star. The manga has drawn rave reviews and inspired a popular live-action feature film. Additional information on each of these titles will

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    Bestselling Series Available For The First Time Ever As Digital Editions Source: VIZ Media press release Special Thanks to Jane Lui VIZ Media is proud to announce the digital launch of creator Yun Kouga’s acclaimed series Loveless. Yun Kouga’s bestselling series, an ongoing tale of magic, violence,and innocence lost, is available for the first time ever digitally. Previously published Volumes 1 – 13 are available now via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. The digital MSRP for individual volumes are $6.99 each. Future volumes of the series will be published digitally as well as in print. In Loveless, Ritsuka Aoyagi is alone in the world—never fitting in at school and alienated from his own past by a fragmented memory. When his beloved older brother is brutally murdered, Ritsuka is heartbroken but determined to

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    A Feisty Herbalist Saves A Prince From A Poisoned Apple In The New Shojo Manga Series Set To Debut Next Summer Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media announced its latest publishing acquisition, Snow White With the Red Hair, during its official panel held at Anime Weekend Atlanta this past weekend. The series, by creator Sorata Akizuki, is rated ‘T’ for Teens and joins the Shojo Beat imprint scheduled to launch in the summer of 2019. The ongoing series, which has been published in Japan since 2007, also spawned a popular anime adaptation. In Snow White With the Red Hair, Shirayuki is an herbalist with bright red hair. Raj, the prince of her kingdom, catches word of her beauty and demands that she marry him! But she refuses and runs away. While on the run, she meets

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    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

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! 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 giant, high-res photos of their DESTROY ALL MONSTERS 50th anniversary figure set, the most expensive release in the history of the company’s official Shonen-Ric website! Celebrating the 50th anniversary of DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968), this special set contains the Toho Daikaiju Series figures of all 11 monsters featured in the film -- including the new King Ghidorah (1968) Flying Version -- plus a backdrop tapestry depicting the Mt. Fuji setting for the climatic battle. 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

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    Complete Collection Of The Acclaimed Manga Series Includes All 14 Volumes And An Exclusive Double-Sided Poster Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, delivers the grotesque horror/action story about a reluctant monster with the release of the Tokyo Ghoul Complete Set on October 16th. The definitive collection of Sui Ishida’s bestselling manga, which has since spawned spin-off novels and the sequel series Tokyo Ghoul: RE, features all 14 volumes of the original series and includes an exclusive double-sided poster. The Tokyo Ghoul Complete Set is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens and will carry an MSRP of $149.99 U.S. / $199.99 CAN. Ken Kaneki is an ordinary college student until a violent encounter turns him into the first half-human, half-Ghoul hybrid. Trapped between two

    © Junji Ito

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    Beautiful Hardcover Edition Reimagines Mary Shelley’s Classic Monster Story And Includes Six Short Stories And More From Junji Ito Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, a premier company in the fields of publishing, animation distribution, and global entertainment licensing, proudly announces the release of Frankenstein: Junji Ito Story Collection on October 16th. The latest release from the famed horror manga creator will receive a hardcover print release under the VIZ Signature imprint and will carry an MSRP of $22.99 U.S. / $32.00 CAN. Digital editions of Frankenstein will also be available for $15.99 via viz.com and the VIZ Manga App, as well as from the Nook, Kobo, Kindle, iBooks, comiXology, and Google Play stores. Junji Ito meets Mary Shelley! The master of horror manga bends all his skill into bringing the anguished and solitary monster—and

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    Product Info and Exclusive GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! 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 giant, high-res photos of their DefoReal Series figure of Godzilla (1964) from MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964), based on the classic scene where a Mothra larva latches onto Godzilla`s tail. X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition with a bonus second Mothra larva on a display base, not available from retail stores. Recreate Godzilla`s fierce fight with the two Mothras! DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1964) /?????? ???(1964) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: January 2019 Price: ¥6,912 (Approximately $61.56 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents

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