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    Left to right: Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Ginga Victory, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Mebius, Ultraman Max and Ultraman Nexus. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 2015

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    Press Notes and High-Res Images from the Latest Ultraman Film Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: m-78.jp/ginga/movie A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku have released press notes and new images from the next Ultraman movie, ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!), opening in Japanese cinemas on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Based on the ULTRAMAN GINGA S (??????????, Urutoraman Ginga S, 2014) television series, the movie stars the show’s heroes Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Victory plus the UPG (Ultra Party Guardians) team. The two Ultramen combine to form Ultraman Ginga Victory, who fights alongside the “New Generation” of Ultra Warriors — Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Nexus, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Mebius and Ultraman Zero -- against an inter-dimenensional threat. ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE ticket buyers in Japan will

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    Japan’s Most Famous Superhero Returns In a Sleek New Original Manga Series Official Site: heros-ultraman.com (Japan) Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings the action-filled adventures of one of Japan’s greatest superheroes to English readers later this summer as it announces the acquisition of the Ultraman (?????? Urutoraman) manga series. Ultraman depicts a new story inspired by the original classic Japanese superhero TV show that ran in the late 1960s. The Ultraman manga series was created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi and launches in print on August 18th under the VIZ Signature imprint. In Japan, the series currently appears in Hero’s magazine. Decades ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined Shin Hayata of the Scientific Special Search Party to

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

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their limited edition Godzilla and Ultra Seven figures to be sold at the upcoming Tokyo hobby festival, Wonder Festival. The Winter 2015 Festival will be held Sunday, February 8th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla 2004 Light Up Ver. WF2015 Winter Commemorative Merchandise /??30cm???? ????2004 ??Ver.? ??2015? ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Price: ¥20,000 (Approximately $168.84 US, Tax Included) X-Plus will reissue their 30cm figure of Godzilla 2004 from the 50th anniversary film, GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira Fainaru Uoozu, 2004), as a Wonder Festival commemorative edition with new "light up" translucent

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Anguirus TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Billgamo © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1999 Kadokawa Shoten TNNH

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late March 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Real Master Collection PLUS: Gamera (1999) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????????? PLUS ?????1999?? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm, Length Approximately 38cm Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late March - Early April 2015 Price: ¥29,700 (Approximately $252.67 US, Tax Included) The aggressive

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    Exclusive High-Res Photos from X-Plus Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The 67th edition of the international model and toy show, Super Festival, was held at the Science Museum in Tokyo on January 11th, 2015. The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. produced a limited "Green Version" of the ULTRA Q monster Garamon for the event. Super Festival 67 Commemorative Merchandise Large Monsters Series: Garamon Green Ver. /?????67?????????????? ?????? ????Ver. Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: January, 2015 Price: ¥10,000 (Approximately $85.02 US, Tax Included) First released as a standard color figure last November, the Large Monsters Series: Garamon figure has been reissued with a new green paint scheme. The sculpt depicts the look of the monster as seen in it’s first appearance,

    Promotional art for ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya ? Fields

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Official Site: m-78.jp/acrobattle In 2015, the long-running Ultraman franchise goes beyond the confines of the television screen with an all-new "Hero Live Entertainment Spectacular". Tsuburaya Productions and Fields have announced that ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE (????????? THE LIVE ?????? ?????, Urutorahiiroozu THE LIVE Akurobatoru Kuronikuru) will be held in sequentially Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka starting March 2015. ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE will present an onstage "Ultra Battle" by top sport athletes and other stage performers, using 3D projection mapping and other high-end imaging techniques. The show stars Olympic gold medalist Daisuke Nakano and parkour performer ZEN. The show`s producers promise an unprecedented "Ultra World" that can be widely enjoyed by families and people of all ages. The popular Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Belial will be joined by new characters that can only be seen on

    The 1990 Australian Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE, is featured in the latest edition of Shadowland Magazine. Photo courtesy of Norman Yeend. © Ultraman Production Committee

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    Source: Shadowland Magazine Special Thanks to Andrew Parietti Editor/publisher Andrew Parietti is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win Shadowland Magazine #10, featuring an ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE retrospective! Shadowland Magazine is a print publication that covers the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy entertainment with retrospectives, exclusive interviews, movie reviews, industry news, and more. The current issue contains a 22 page article 1990 Australian Ultraman series plus a report on the `90s animated series SKELETON WARRIORS, a Top 10 ranking of comic book hero serials, a look at ninja movies, and a 30th anniversary retrospective of the NIGHTMARES ON ELM STREET films. Shadowland Magazine #10 has a cover price of $9.95. but here is your chance to get the issue for free! OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are three (3) prizes, with each prize consisting of

    Front and back covers for Shadowland Magazine #10. The issue contains a lengthy article on the Australian series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE © 2014 Shadowland Magazine

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    Source: Shadowland Magazine Special Thanks to Andrew Parietti The 1990 Australian Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE is the subject of an in-depth retrospective in the latest edition of Shadowland Magazine. The 22 page article in Issue #10 covers the history of the show (known as ULTRAMAN GREAT in Japan), looks at each of the 13 episodes, and features interviews with director Andrew Prowse and stars Dore Kraus (Ultraman`s alter-ego, Jack Shindo) and Gia Carides (Jean Echo). Edited and published by Andrew Parietti, Shadowland Magazine is a print publication that covers the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy entertainment with retrospectives, exclusive interviews, movie reviews, industry news, and more. Additional articles in the current issue include a cover story on the `90s animated series SKELETON WARRIORS, a Top 10 ranking of comic book hero serials, a look at ninja movies (featuring an interview

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Alien Metron, Ultraman Taro and Jumbo King © Tsuburaya Productions. Minilla and Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late January 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Ultraman Taro Ver.2 /??????? ?????????? Ver.2? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late January - Early February 2015 Price: ¥10,800 Shounen Ric Limited Edition Includes: Light Up Version Price: ¥12,960 (Tax Included)

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in February and March 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Honoka Kosaka/ S.H.Figuarts ????? Tamashii Nations introduces Honoka Kosaka from the popular school idol project LOVE LIVE! (?????!, Rabu Raibu!). Honoka-chan joins S.H.Figuarts dressed in the fashionably pink television series outfit from the episode ‘First Live’. Use the three additional interchangeable face parts to recreate scenes from her live performances. Set comes with interchangeable hands (x5 set), and display stand. Product Size: Height Approximately 130mm Material: ABS, PVC

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun At the end of October the Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a 1:1 scale mask for the Tsuburaya Productions superhero, Mirror Man. The mask is sculpted by Toru Saegusa -- known for sculpting life-size figures of anime and tokusatsu characters -- and comes with a display stand featuring Mirror Man`s color scheme and design. The production run is limited to 15 serial numbered pieces. Toru Saegusa Collection: 0 Edition Mirror Man/ ??????????????????? (Saegusa Toru Korekushon Dai 0-dan Miraaman) Product Size: Height Approximately 53cm (20.9 Inches) Material: FRP Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Toru Saegusa Release Date: Late October 2014 Price: ¥180,000 (Japan), Approximately $1,682.86 (United States)

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    Source: Chikyu-Boueigun At the end of October the Japanese kaiju product manufacturer Chikyu-Boueigun will release a statue of the monster Garan from the ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-1973) television series. Introduced in Episode 4: 300 MILLION YEAR SUPER BEAST APPEARS! (3??????!, 3 Oku Nen Choo Shishi Shutsugen!), Garan was a ancient, fish-like creature from the Devonian period that was transformed by the Alien Yapool into one of their Super Beasts. Super Beast Collection: 4th Mysterious Fish Monster Garan/ ??????????4?????????? (Chojuu Korekushon Dai 4-dan Kai-Gyo Kaijuu Garan) Product Size: Height Approximately 18.5cm (7.3 Inches) Material: Poly Resin Manufacturer: Chikyu-Boueigun Sculptor: Hiroshi Matsuo Release Date: Late October 2014 Price: ¥17,280 (Japan), Approximately $161.55 (United States)

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and King Ghidorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Alien Zarab, Alien Baltan, Ultraman Ace, Pigmon and Aboras © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their Toho and Tsuburaya Productions giant monster figures scheduled for release in late December 2014. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho Large Monster Series: King Ghidorah (1968) /????????? ????????1968?? ???????? Product Size: Height Approximately 37.5cm, Length Approximately 78cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late December 2014 - Early January 2015 Price: ¥38,880 (Tax Included) Shounen

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    Latest Issue of Japanese Sci-Fi and Kaiju Magazine on Sale Now Official Site: Monster Attack Team In 2010, Monster Attack Team returned from a long hiatus with a new self-published issue. This sparked a period of transition for the fanzine as it went through various formats solicited by Diamond and was then sold at book stores and newsstands for the first time with the massive issue #10 published by Famous Monsters of Filmland in 2013. Monster Attack Team now returns to its roots with the self-published eleventh issue, featuring 80 pages of historic and current information on the golden age of tokusatsu, manga, toys, and Japanese music culture as only MAT can present it. SciFi Japan spoke with their Captain, Edward Holland and Executive Officer, Mike Keller about Monster Attack Team #11 now available as a print on demand magazine and digital download

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Aribunta, Garamon, Alien Cool, Ultraman Tiga and Zoffy © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late November 2014. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: ULTRA Q Garamon /??????? ????Q ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late November - Early December 2014 Price: ¥11,124 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: TBA Price: ¥11,664 (Tax Included) The iconic Garamon

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM&© 1962, 1989, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Rigger and Mirror Man © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late September 2014. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1989) Alert Level Four: Osaka Landing /??30cm???? ?????????????: ????1989????????? ????? Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in October and November 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: Zeta Gundam/ ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? Z???? Zeta Gundam makes its debut in the Robot Spirits line-up. In pursuit of perfect robot proportion, Zeta Gundam is portrayed in the same stylish form and proportions from the anime. With articulated joints and dynamic posing possibilities, you’d expect Zeta Gundam to start moving any second! Set comes with Hyper Mega Launcher, Beam Saber, interchangeable hands (right x3, left x4), and Grenade Launcher parts

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gamera © KADOKAWA 1967. Alien Baltan Junior and Dancan © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late August 2014. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Alien Baltan Junior -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????Jr.?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late August - Early September, 2014 Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) August`s addition to the Large Monsters Series

    Original Ultraman suit actor Satoshi Furuya celebrated his 71st birthday on July 5th. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka.

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    Author: Daisuke Ishizuka Mr. Satoshi Furuya (he often uses Bin Furuya as his stage name) is well known by tokusatsu fans as the suit actor who played the title character in ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-1967) and the actor who played Ultra Guard member Amagi in ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968). On July 5th, 2014, more than 50 fans and friends gathered to celebrate his 71st birthday at Ebisu, Tokyo. The festivities began with Mr. Furuya being congratulated by Ms. Mari Shimizu, the voice actress who played Atom in the famous TV animation series MIGHTY ATOM (?????, Tetsuwan Atomu) that aired in the U.S. as ASTRO BOY. And Ms. Yoko Mizugaki -- the voice performer of Atom’s sister Uran -- also congratulated him. Both actresses are friends of Mr. Furuya and had worked with him in their youth. A special ULTRAMAN birthday cake were prepared

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late July 2014. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Grandking /??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 36cm, Length Approximately 43cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late July - Early August, 2014 Price: ¥21,384 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Light-Up Gimmick Price: ¥22,464 (Tax Included) The mechanical fusion super-beast Grandking

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