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    Haruo Nakajima as a young actor and Hollywood`s Godzilla star on the Walk of Fame.

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    On August 7, 2017, the news came out that Haruo Nakajima, beloved Godzilla and Kaiju suit actor and a pioneer of the art, had passed away. Word spread through fandom quickly via social media and the outpouring a affection, grief and shock was amazing and heartfelt. At SciFi Japan, we felt a fitting tribute needed to be done and it was something that should not be rushed or thrown together. Over the last month we have been talking to people who worked closely with Mr. Nakajima to bring him to the US and around the world, to meet his fans and share his stories of the golden years of suit acting in Japanese films. We start off with an overview of his life and career, written by author Ed Godziszewski, followed by remembrances from a variety of colleagues that traveled with him over the last few years.

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Destoroyah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Tiga © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Product Info and 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 giant monster figures scheduled for release in October and November 2017. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho Daikaiju Series: Destoroyah Light-Up Version /????????? ?????? ??Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code:

    DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN theatrical poster. Ultraman © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd

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    Details on Events and Players Behind DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN Author: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to Bob Johnson, Brad Warner, Kazuo Suzuki and Robin Kwok On July 10th in Beijing, the Chinese animation studio Guangzhou BlueArc Culture Communications Co., Ltd. hosted a promotional event for DRAGON FORCE: SO LONG ULTRAMAN (??????????, G?ngti? f?ilóng zh? zàijiàn àotèmàn), a 3D computer animated film featuring the iconic Japanese superhero, Ultraman. Director/BlueArc Founder/President Wang Wei -- aka Tommy Wang -- described his movie as an official re-interpretation of the classic character, saying, "This domestic animation film presents a new image of the hero Ultraman to the world, in the hopes it can surprise adults and children." BlueArc`s announcement certainly came as a surprise to Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the Ultraman series. On July 19th, Tsuburaya President and CEO Shinichi Oka issued a press

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultra Seven and Alien Platic © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Exclusive Large 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 daikaiju-sized photos of their Event Exclusive figures for the Tokyo hobby show, Wonder Festival. These items will be available at the X-Plus booth (#4-01) this Sunday, July 30th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) 4th Form Clear Red Ver. /?????? ???(2016)?4?? ??????Ver. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches), Length Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Unpainted Package: Window Box Price: ¥3,000 yen (Approximately $26.98 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla Figure Celebrate Summer with this red color variant of the

    The TOKU network brings three more of Tsuburaya Productions` Ultra Series to American television. © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd

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    Highly-anticipated NEO ULTRA Q, ULTRA GALAXY MEGA MONSTER and ULTRAMAN ZERO to Launch Next Month Source: TOKU press release Introduction: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango After a decades-long drought, fans of Tsuburaya Productions` Ultraman franchise are finally seeing a veritable monsoon of Ultra Series releases in North America. Over the past few years, the streaming service Crunchyroll has licensed 11 different Ultra shows, including simulcasts of the newer series like ULTRAMAN GEED (?????????, Urutoraman Jiido, 2017). Tsuburaya has also partnered with William Winckler Productions to create all-new English language dubbed and subtitled versions of the most recent Ultraman feature films; the English language ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!, 2015) and ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (??? ??????? ??????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman X Kita Zo! Ware-ra no Urutoraman, 2016) both played in theaters in 2017, and

    Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Zero and Ultraman Cosmos from ULTRAMAN SAGA (?????????, Urutoraman Saga). © 2012 Ultraman Saga Film Partners

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    Author: Bob Johnson Source: William Winckler Productions, Inc., Tsuburaya Productions Special Thanks to William Winckler A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Last year, William Winckler Productions, Inc. created all-new English language dubs for the feature films ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!, 2015) and ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (??? ??????? ??????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman X Kita Zo! Ware-ra no Urutoraman, 2016) and the TV movie ULTRA FIGHT VICTORY (?????????????, Urutora Faito Bikutorii, 2015). ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE and ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE enjoyed successful screenings in theaters across the United States in a limited run that covered more than fifty theaters. ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE and ULTRA FIGHT VICTORY played as a double feature in the Philippines. Due to the success of these screenings, and Tuburaya`s appreciation of Winckler`s dubbing, Winckler and Tsuburaya Productions are

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla, Mechagodzilla and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Gamera © KADOKAWA. Ultraman Powered, Doragory and Mefilas © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto and Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in September 2017. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (1975) /??30cm????????1975? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto and Jun Umeji The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their Daikaiju Series figure of the "Flame Super Beast" Firemons from the ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-1973) television series. Introduced in ULTRAMAN ACE Episode 39: LIFE OF SEVEN, LIFE OF ACE! (????????????, Sebun no Inochi, Eesu no Inochi!), Firemons boasts an outlandish, almost comical design typical of Ultra Monsters from the early 1970s. But the kaiju`s appearance was deceiving... Firemons proved to be one of Ace`s greatest foes, even defeating the Ultraman in their first encounter. X-Plus` Firemons towers over their Daikaiju Series Ultraman Ace, standing 11 inches tall. The figure comes with a fire sword. Firemons joins X-Plus’ lineup of figures scheduled for release this

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto and Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of Garamon for their Real Master Collection PLUS line of statues with bonus features. The popular monster was introduced in ULTRA Q Episode 13: GARADAMA (????Q 13: ???). First released as a soft vinyl figure in November 2014, the Garamon statue is constructed of poly resin to more closely reproduce the high degree of detail from the prototype sculpt. The figure comes with a bonus display stand. This item is sold exclusively online from the company`s official Shounen Ric website and will not be available from retail stores. Real Master Collection PLUS: Garamon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /????????????? ???? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TRGM07R Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches)

    The TOKU network`s selection of Ultraman series are among the programming coming to TOKU`s new Amazon Prime channel. Photo courtesy of TOKU. © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.

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    Source: TOKU press release Official Site: amazon.com/toku Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango Olympusat Inc., has announced that TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on-demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, is now available for Amazon Prime members on Amazon Channels. Amazon Prime members can now sign up for a monthly subscription to watch TOKU’s exciting and highly-entertaining content for just $3.99 per month, after a 7-day free trial. The TOKU subscription on Amazon Channels allows Amazon Prime members to stream and enjoy their favorite anime, live-action movies and cult classics from Asia, on demand, whenever they want and without the need for a cable subscription. “TOKU caters to a wide audience of anime, tokusatsu and Asian programming fans, which is why we are thrilled to work with Amazon to bring our cutting-edge

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Kiryu TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Jack and Muruchi © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Product Info and GIANT High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Author: Keith Aiken Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Shingo Fujimoto and Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in August 2017. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1991) Shinjuku Version /??30????? ????????????? ???(1991)??????? Product

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Mechagodzilla and Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Eleking, Gomora, Garan, Neronga and Bemstar © Tsuburaya Pro. Barugon and Gamera © KADOKAWA 1966. Rei Ayanami X Alien TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. © khara

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in July 2017. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older. Toho 30cm Series: Mechagodzilla 1993 /??30cm???? ????? 1993 Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code: 000014960 Product Size: Height Approximately 35cm (13.8 Inches)

    The TOKU network brings Tsuburaya Productions` ULTRASEVEN X series to American television. Photo courtesy of TOKU. 2007 Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd./ Ultraseven X Project

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    QUEEN`S BLADE: THE WANDERING WARRIOR Network Premiere Also Announced Source: TOKU press release Official Site: sevenx.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, announced the U.S. premiere of the highly anticipated tokusatsu television series, ULTRASEVEN X (??????? ????, Urutorasebun Ekkusu) on Monday, June 5, 2017. Weekdays at 7 p.m. EST, TOKU will feature back-to-back episode of ULTRASEVEN X. This 12-episode Japanese television series follows the story of a powerful and mysterious red and silver giant whose main mission is to protect mankind from the Shadow Rulers, an evil alien species who threatens conquer the planet and destroy humanity. “As the tokusatsu genre continues to gain strength outside of Japan, we are thrilled to present to our audience the U.S.

    The TOKU network brings Tsuburaya Productions` ULTRAMAN NEXUS series to American television. Photo courtesy of TOKU. © 2005 Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. / CBC

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    Source: TOKU press release Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, announced the network premiere of the highly anticipated tokusatsu television series ULTRAMAN NEXUS (??????????, Urutoraman Nekusasu, 2004-05) on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. Weekdays at 7 p.m. EST, TOKU will feature back-to-back episode of ULTRAMAN NEXUS. This 37-episode Japanese television series follows the story of a powerful warrior whose main mission is to protect mankind from destructive monsters and gigantic creatures called the Space Beasts. As a member of the Terrestrial Liberation Trust (TLT), Ultraman Nexus is committed to fight any threats that could endanger the planet. When needed, his powers and abilities can be summoned by the deunamists, a group of young and brave individuals who poses the power

    The TOKU television network brings Tsuburaya Productions` ULTRAMAN NEOS series to America. Photo courtesy of TOKU. © 2000 Tsuburaya Pro

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    Source: TOKU press release Official Site: vap.co.jp/neos (Japan) Special Thanks to Jesús Piñango TOKU, the only 24/7 live and on demand television network dedicated to eye-catching anime, popular live-action titles and cult classics from Asia dubbed into English, presents the U.S. premiere of the tokusatsu television series, ULTRAMAN NEOS (?????????, Urutoraman Neosu, 2000–01) on Monday, May 1, 2017. Weekdays at 7 p.m. EST, TOKU will feature back-to-back episodes of the 15th installment of the Ultra series, ULTRAMAN NEOS. This 12-episode Japanese television series follows the adventures of Ultraman Neos, a skilled warrior from Nebula M78 who is sent to Planet Earth alongside his commander Ultraseven 21 to protect mankind from terrifying kaiju and alien invasions. Upon arriving to earth, Neos quickly merges with Genki Kagura, a young member of the Hi-tech Earth Alert Rescue Team, to join the fight against any terrestrial or

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Neronga, Gomora and Eleking © Tsuburaya Pro. Gamera and Barugon © KADOKAWA 1966

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their upcoming coin banks of monsters from the Gamera and Ultraman franchises. The new banks bring together two recently-announced additions to X-Plus` giant monster product lines. The FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE is scheduled to launch in May with a Tsuburaya 30cm Series figure of the ULTRAMAN ACE villain Vakishim, and will offer soft vinyl figures based on previously released/limited edition models from top sculptors. The DefoReal Series premieres in June with a Godzilla (2016) 4th Form figure, and will blend the popular “Super Deformed” style -- cute figures with large heads, squat, chubby bodies and stubby limbs -- with more realistic features. The SD proportions on the coin banks are less extreme than those

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Ultraman, Barabas and Ultraman Belial © Tsuburaya Productions. Hedorah, Godzilla, Sanda and Gaira TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Spectreman © P-Production.

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji and Shingo Fujimoto A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Let`s try this one more time! Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted a look at X-Plus’ giant monster figures for June 2017 that included information and exclusive photos provided by the manufacturer. X-Plus has since added several more items to their lineup, so we’re back with an update covering all (hopefully) of June`s giant monster figures with more than 60 HUGE high-res pics! X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles.

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Exclusive Large Photos from X-Plus Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their event exclusive figure kit of the ULTRA SEVEN villain Alien Waiell. The creature first appeared in Episode 2: TERROR IN GREEN (????, Midori no Kyoofu) of the Tsuburaya Productions television series. Originally released as a standard soft vinyl figure in August 2015, the Daikaiju Series: Alien Waiell is being reissued as a model kit that must be fully assembled for display. The pieces of the unpainted figure are molded in semi-transparent green soft vinyl. The figure kit will be available this Sunday, April 23 exclusively at X-Plus` booth during the Tokyo model and toy show Super Festival 74 (???????????74, Suupaafesutibaru 74). The production run for this

    Photos courtesy of Bandai Co. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai`s “Ultra Hero 500” line continues with new soft vinyl figures of characters from the upcoming Tsuburaya Productions mini-series, ULTRAFIGHT ORB (??????????? ????????????, Urutorafaito Oobu Oyako no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). Ultra Hero 40: Ultraman Orb (Lightning Attacker)/ ???????????? 40 ?????????(???????????) Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660117292000 Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm (5.5 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: April 22, 2017 Price: ¥648 (Approximately $5.83 US, Tax Included) Ultra Hero 41: Ultramann Orb (Emerium Slugger)/ ???????????? 41 ?????????(??????????) Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660117230000 Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm (5.5 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: April 29, 2017 Price: ¥648 (Approximately $5.83 US, Tax Included) Ultra Monster DX: Reibatos/ ??????DX ????? Manufacturer:

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Barabas and Ultraman Belial © Tsuburaya Productions. Godzilla and Hedorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Spectreman © P-Production.

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    Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted an early look at X-Plus’ giant monster figures for June 2017 that included photos of unpainted prototypes. X-Plus has now provided complete product specs and more than 40 HUGE high-res pics of all the painted figures so we’re back with an update. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Toho Daikaiju Series: Hedorah /????????? ????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately

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