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    Mini-episodes of ULTRAFIGHT ORB will be shown with ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE starting April 15. Logos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: tv-tokyo.co.jp/uz (Japan) On Saturday, April 15th, Tsuburaya Productions will launch their new 8 episode mini-series, ULTRAFIGHT ORB (??????????? ????????????). Each 3 minute-long episode will air with the ongoing series, ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017). A spin-off of the ULTRAMAN ORB (?????????, Urutoraman Oobu, 2016) television series and ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!, 2017), ULTRAFIGHT ORB focuses on the bond between parent and child. The father and son team of Ultra Seven and Ultraman Zero assist Orb in his battle with a fierce new villain, Reibatos. The series marks the live-action debuts for two forms of Ultraman Orb introduced in the Data Cardass game, Ultraman Fusion Fight! (????????????????!, Urutoraman Fuyuujon Faito!). The new fusion up "Ultraman Orb Emerium Slugger" is achieved by merging

    Ultraman Orb Trinity poses with the members of Da-iCE at a promotional event for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have held a number of promotional events featuring cast and crew members of their new release, ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). The most recent took place this past Tuesday, March 21st at the CINECITTA` Kawasaki. In attendance were Taiki Kudo, Toru Iwaoka, Yudai Ohno, Sota Hanamura and Hayate Wada of Da-iCE (pronounced “Dice”), the musical group that performed the film`s theme song, “Two As One”. Lead performer Kudo and vocalist Hanamura were also voice actors for some of the aliens in the movie. Ultraman Orb was also on hand in his new Orb Trinity form from the film, along with the bad guys Alien Serpent and Rekyum the Radio Wave Creature. ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE is now

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gabara and Minilla. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Plooma and Vakishim © Tsuburaya Productions

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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 details for the giant monster figures scheduled for release by X-Plus Co., Ltd. in May 2017 that included photos of some unpainted prototypes. X-Plus has now provided high-res pics of 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. FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE Tsuburaya 30cm Series: Vakishim /FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE ??30??????????? Prototype Sculptor: Koji Sugimoto (GORT) Product Size:

    Photos courtesy of Bandai Co. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. In 2015, Bandai halted their main line of “Ultra Hero 500” and "Ultra Monster 500" soft vinyl figures to make way for subsets devoted to ULTRAMAN X (???????, Urutoraman Ekkusu, 2015) and ULTRAMAN ORB (?????????, Urutoraman Oobu, 2016). Now, as a tie-in with the ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017) television show, the Ultra Hero 500 and Ultra Monster 500 series resume with Zero`s friends and foes plus reissues of some figures previously released under the “Ultra Hero X” imprint. Additional releases for March and April 2017 include new larger scale Ultra BIG and Ultra Monster DX figures. Ultra Hero 35: Ultraman X/ ???????????? 35 ?????????? Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660117155000 Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm (5.5 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: March 25, 2017 Price: ¥648 (Approximately $5.75 US, Tax Included)

    The cast and director of ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE attend the film`s opening day screening. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE While monster movie fans in American were heading to theaters for the opening weekend of KONG: SKULL ISLAND, their Japanese counterparts were doing the same for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). The latest Ultraman film was released in cinemas across Japan this past Saturday, March 11th. Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos from the ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE opening day stage greeting at Shochiku`s flagship theater, the Shinjuku Piccadilly. The event was held from 9:35-10:00am with the first screening of the film. In attendance were director Kiyotaka Taguchi and the main cast of the ULTRAMAN ORB television series and the new movie; Hideo Ishiguro (Ultraman Orb’s alter ego, Gai Kurenai), Miyabi Matsuura (SSP leader

    The stars of ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE attend a celebration for the end of the film`s production. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have provided SciFi Japan with a another batch of high-res photos from ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). The film opens at cinemas across Japan this Saturday, March 11th. On Thursday, February 23rd, the cast of ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE celebrated the completion of post-production with a live appearance in Tokyo. The fan meet-and-greet was attended by star Hideo Ishiguro (Ultraman Orb`s alter ego, Gai Kurenai), Koji Moritsugu (Ultra Seven`s alter ego, Dan Moroboshi), Kensuke Takahashi (Ultraman X`s human host, Daichi Ozora), Oniyakko Tsubaki (Murnau), and the comedy trio Jungle Pocket -- Hirohisa Ota, Otake and Shinji Saito -- who provided voices for Alien Hipporito Callisto, Alien Temperor Batista and Alien Guts Doppel. Callisto, Batista and Doppel also

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The whole universe is mine!! The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their latest collaboration with Bandai; a light up Ultraman Belial figure produced as a tie-in to the ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017) television series. Introduced in MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE (?????? ???????? THE MOVIE, Daikaiju Batoru Urutora Ginga Densetsu THE MOVIE, 2009), Belial is the first evil Ultraman from the Land Of Light in Nebula M78. Betraying his people in the quest for ultimate power, the villain has earned the title "the worst of the worst." X-Plus first released their Ultraman Belial figure in 2010. This new edition comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that

    Unpainted prototype. 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 Jun Umeji A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Note: This item is still in the unpainted prototype stage. SciFi Japan will run photos of the finished, painted figure as soon as they`re available. The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of Vakishim, the first giant monster figure in their new FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE. Vakishim was introduced in Tsuburuya Productions` ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-73) Episode 3: BURN! SUPER-BEAST HELL (??? ????, Moeru Choujuu Jigokuu), a Super-Beast synthesized from a caterpillar and a space monster by the evil alien Yapool. The fan favorite returned in ULTRAMAN MEBIUS (??????????, Uruotraman Mebiusu, 2006-07) asnd has appeared in various Ultra shows and movies over the past decade. The FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE offers soft

    Dubbing director William Winckler discusses his work creating and distributing the English dubbed versions of ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE and other Ultra titles. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. ©2016 UX FILM PARTNERS

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    Author: Keith Aiken Special Thanks to William Winckler A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions` original ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-67) television series was a syndication hit in America, airing on stations around the country for close to two decades. Despite that, the Japanese company had -- at best -- limited success getting other titles in the Ultra franchise distributed in the US... years of effort resulted in a few co-productions, a handful of home video releases, some festival screenings, and the occasional TV broadcast, but nothing of any consistency. The tide finally began to turn in 2014, as Tsuburaya entered into an agreement with Crunchyroll to stream several of the older shows and -- for the first time -- simulcast the latest series, ULTRAMAN X (???????, Urutoraman Ekkusu, 2015) and ULTRAMAN ORB (?????????, Urutoraman Oobu, 2016). This past January saw

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Keizer Ghidorah, Gabara and Godzilla. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman Zero, Plooma and Gyeron © Tsuburaya Productions

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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 May 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. Toho Daikaiju Series: Gabara /????????? ????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-May 2017 General Distribution Version

    The machine monster Diabolic faces off with Ultraman X and Ultraman Orb (Spacium Zeperion form) in ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have provided SciFi Japan with a new batch of high-res photos from ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!). The film will open at the Shinjuku Piccadilly and other cinemas across Japan on Saturday, March 11, 2017. About Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions, creator and copyrights owner of the superhero ULTRAMAN series was founded in 1963 by Eiji Tsuburaya, world-renowned special effects wizard also known for his special effects work on the Godzilla series. With more than fifty years` experience, it is one of Japan`s oldest and most respected independent film and television production houses. Its popular Ultraman

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd., Bandai 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 latest collaboration with Bandai; an Ultraman Zero Light Up Version figure produced to commemorate the Japanese launch of the ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017) television series. Ultraman Zero comes with a display stand featuring a light up gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes and color timer, along with a switch operation to change the color timer from blue to blinking red. Two LR44 button batteries are included for testing the light up feature. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shounen Ric, and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla, Oxygen Destroyer and King Ghidorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Nokogirin © Tsuburaya Productions

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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 April 2017 that included photos of unpainted prototypes. X-Plus has now provided complete product specs and high-res pics of the painted figures so we`re back with an update. Note: The previously announced Keizer Ghidorah figure has been rescheduled for May. 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 30cm Series: Godzilla 1995 /??30????? ????1995? Sales

    Photos courtesy of Bandai Co. © Tsuburaya Pro © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: b-boys.jp/ultraman/orb/products (Japan) The latest Ultraman products from the Japanese toy company Bandai include figures from ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!), the DX Orb Slasher, plus two 9-inch soft vinyl figures from the Ultra BIG series. Ultra Hero Orb 06: Ultraman Orb (Orb Trinity)/ ??????????? 06 ????????? ?????????? Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660087168 Product Size: Height Approximately 140mm (5.5 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: February 25, 2017 Price: ¥648 (Approximately $5.76 US, Tax Included) Ultra Monster DX: Suddeth/ ??????DX ??? Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 4549660087267 Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (7 Inches) Material: Soft Vinyl Release Date: February 25, 2017 Price: ¥1,620 (Approximately $14.39 US, Tax Included) Ultra

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. King Ghidorah, Godzilla and Keizer Ghidorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Nokogirin © Tsuburaya Productions

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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 an early look at their giant monster figures scheduled for release in April 2017. Some items are still in the unpainted prototype stage, so we`ll run a full update with complete product information and painted figure pics as soon as they`re available. 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 30cm Series: Godzilla 1995 /??30????? ????1995? Sales Agent:

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

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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 March 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. Toho Daikaiju Series: Titanosaurus /????????? ????????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late March

    Opening day Ultraman Fusion Fight! ULTRAMAN ORB Orb Trinity Card (Glitter Ver.). Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE 60 second trailer. Video courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have provided SciFi Japan with an update for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE (??? ?????????????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Oobu Kizuna no Chikara, Okari Shimasu!), with two new trailers, info and pics of promotional merchandise, and new high-res photos. In ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE, the titular hero joins forces with Ultraman Zero and Ultra Seven to rescue the “New Generation Heroes” Ultraman Ginga, Ultraman Victory and Ultraman X and prevent an unprecedented global crisis. To battle the villains led by Murnau, Juggrus Juggler and Alien Gapiya Suddeth, Orb will also take on the new “Orb Trinity” form via the “Trinity Fusion” with X,

    Otake, Hirohisa Ota and Shinji Saito of the comedy troupe Jungle Pocket pose with the screenplay and figures of the characters they play in ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE. Photo courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku. © 2017 “Ultraman Orb The Movie” Film Partners

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    Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd., Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: m-78.jp/orb/movie (Japan) Translations: Kevin Grays A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and distributor Shochiku have issued a new update and high-res photos for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE focusing on the guest actors providing voices for some of the film`s aliens. As previously reported, “Two As One”, the theme song for ULTRAMAN ORB THE MOVIE, will be performed by the five-man dance group, Da-iCE (pronounced "Dice"). But two members of Da-iCE -- lead performer Taiki Kudo and vocalist Sota Hanamura -- are also making their voice acting debuts in the movie as, respectively, the evil Cicadawoman and Alien Kukaratch. "I used to watch ULTRAMAN GREAT and ULTRAMAN POWERED [both Japanese dubbed versions of English language Ultraman shows] but I never thought that I would have the opportunity to actually work on an Ultraman movie,"

    Photos courtesy of William Winckler Productions. ©2015 UGS FILM PARTNERS. ©2016 UX FILM PARTNERS

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    Source: William Winckler Productions, Tsuburaya Productions Special Thanks to William Winckler A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Note: We ran into some trouble clearing the prize for yesterday`s ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE contest so we`re relaunching it with an alternative prize. We apologize for the inconvenience. Everyone who entered yesterday is automatically included in this Ultraman Movie Double Feature contest. For the first time, Ultraman movies will be screened at select theaters across the United States and Canada. Beginning this month, Tsuburaya Productions and distributor William Winckler Productions, Inc. will bring the two most recent films -- ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (2016) and ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (2015) -- to cinemas as a double feature with all-new English language dubs by William Winckler Productions. A list of booked theaters can be found here. In celebration of the theatrical release, William Winckler Productions is now offering SciFi

    CREEPY. Photo courtesy of Asmik Ace. © 2016 “CREEPY” Film Partners

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    12 Months of Exclusive Content Direct From Japanese Studios and Distributors Author: Keith Aiken SciFi Japan is proud to be the one and ONLY English language website devoted to Japanese fantasy films and TV that is officially press registered with all five major Japanese studios (Toho, Toei, Shochiku, Nikkatsu and Kadokawa), several Japanese production companies (including Tsuburaya Pro, Nippon TV, Tohokushinsha and Showgate), plus their distributors and licensees. While other sites will run information and images taken from Japanese news sources and publications, SciFi Japan regularly posts content provided directly to us by the companies and people making and releasing Japanese movies, programs and merchandise. And this allows us to present our readers with accurate, verified information rather than rumors and speculation and also more, larger and higher quality photos and artwork than can be found elsewhere. Please look over the handy list below to sample some

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