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Bandai Spirits Co., Ltd. press release
Premium Bandai, the official mail order site of Bandai Namco, is now accepting pre-orders for the "Ultra Replica X Devizer" (ウルトラレプリカ エクスデバイザー, Urutora Repurika Ekusu Debaizā), a replica of the transformation device used by Daichi Oozora (played by Kensuke Takahashi) in Tsuburaya Productions' 2015 series ULTRAMAN X (ウルトラマンＸ, Urutoraman Ekkusu).
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Photo courtesy of Bandai. ©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONSandai produced a DX version of the X Devizer at the time of the show's original broadcast, but has now created a new design and sculpt for their "Ultra Replica Series" that more accurately matches the props used in ULTRAMAN X. A voice recognition gimmick, which was not included in the DX version, has been added to help fans recreate the frequent conversations between Daichi and Ultraman X that took place during the show.
In addition to the device itself, the Ultra Replica X Devizer comes with an Ultraman X Spark Doll as used by Daichi to transform into Ultraman X, plus six Cyber Cards used to create the hero's various MonsArmor.
■ Transformation Gimmick
When the switch on the top of the X Devizer is pressed, the left and right wings deploy into an "X" shape. When the Spark Doll's "Live Sign" is read by the main unit, the transformation sound is triggered and the user can transform into Ultraman X. The post-transformation sound effects are also enhanced, and will include the Ultraman X shouts, various special moves, and color timer sounds actually used in the show.
Furthermore, six different armor changes and special moves can be activated by using the included Cyber Cards. As a bonus, the transformation sequence into "Hybrid MonsArmor"as seen in the final episode of the show is recreated for the first time in a toy, along with the "Ultimate Xanadium" special attack.
■ Voice Recognition Gimmick
With its built-in microphone, the Ultra Replica X Devizer offers a voice recognition gimmick that allows the user to speak specific phrases and receive a response from Ultraman X. Lead actor Kensuke Takahashi has provided his voice to more than 60 different lines of dialogue between Daichi and X, and seven background aongs from the series can also be played at the touch of a button.
Additional Cyber Cards and other peripheral items compatible with Ultra Replica X Devizer are scheduled to be released in the near future. Please stay tuned for more information.
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■ Ultra Replica X Devizer Product Overview
Price: 16.500円 (Approximately $116.33 US, Tax Included) Shipping and Handling Not Included
Ages: 15 Years and Up
Set Contents: X Devizer and Display Stand, Ultraman X Spark Doll, Spark Doll Live Sign Sticker, 6 Cyber Cards
Product Size: X Devizer - H Approximately 150mm x W Approximately 90mm x D Approximately 60mm (H 5.9 Inches x W 3.6 Inches x D 1.2 Inches), Display Stand - H Approximately 85mm x W Approximately 100mm x D Approximately 85mm (H 3.5 Inches x W 3.9 Inches x D 3.5 Inches), Ultraman X Spark Doll - H Approximately 135mm x W Approximately 60mm x D Approximately 20mm (H 5.3 Inches x W 1.2 Inches x D 0.8 Inches), Cyber Cards - H Approximately 85mm x W Approximately 58mm (H 3.5 Inches x W 2.3 Inches)
Product Material: X Devizer - ABS, PC, Display Stand - ABS, Spark Doll - PVC, Live Sign Sticker - PP, PT, Cayber Cards - PP
Distributor: Bandai Co.
Production Area: China
Retailer: Premium Bandai
Pre-Order Period: Through 11:00 pm (PST) Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Product Delivery: Scheduled for November 2023
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About Bandai Spirits
Bandai Spirits was established in 2018 with the goal of achieving business growth in global markets for products geared toward a mature fan base.
With plastic models, toys for a mature fan base, character lottery, and amusement prizes at their core, they are expanding their category brands globally in each business, including Gunpla, TAMASHII NATIONS, Ichibankuji, and BANPRESTO.
They are also strengthening their system to deliver products to more customers around the world through Premium Bandai, the Group's official e-commerce website operated by Bandai Spirits.