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 more than 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster and anime figures scheduled for release in June 2019. 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 (1971) "Tagonoura Landing" Ver. /?????? ???(1971) ??????Ver. Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $58.30 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Set out and save the earth! Following the release of Hedorah in April, Godzilla from the 1971 movie GODZILLA VS HEDORAH (???????, Gojira Tai Hedora) joins the DefoReal Series! The DefoReal Series line was inspired by the idea of combining both realistic and super deformed figures into one ultra-unique design. This figure depicts the 1971 Godzilla design -- commonly known by fans as "Hedogogi" -- as seen when the monster challenges Hedorah for the first time at Tagonoura on the west coast of Suruga Bay. Now both Hedorah and Godzilla can go head-to-head in an all-out DefoReal brawl! DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1971) “Fierce Fight at Mt. Fuji” Ver. /?????? ???(1971) ??????Ver. Limited Edition Price: $57.68 US/¥6,912 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Damaged Eye X-Plus` Shonen-Ric website and Toho`s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition “Fierce Fight at Mt. Fuji” version of Godzilla (1971). This figure showcases a battle-torn Godzilla at the moment when he ripped two white spheres from Hedorah’s body during their final battle at the foot of Mt. Fuji. The damage to Godzilla’s eye, received during the final battle with Hedorah, can be replicated with the included eye patch.

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Daikaiju Series: King Bockle -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????? ???? Product Size: Height (Including Antenna) Approximately 29cm (11.4 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC (Figure), ABS (Antenna) Shipping: June 2019 Price: $124.37 US/¥14,904 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents King Bockle 2 Antennae Instruction Manual The "Primitive Underground Human" King Bockle from the 50th episode of RETURN OF ULTRAMAN, INVITATION FROM HELL (???????, Jigoku Kara no Sasoi), joins the Daikaiju Series! King Bockle evolved from a species of underground humans, who had lost their sight and developed a pair of antennae that can manipulate radio waves. X-Plus has carefully recreated every detail on King Bockle`s body, from its antennae to the vein-like wrinkles on its skin. This item is sold internationally by the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Re-Giant Yapool -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????????????? Product Size: Height (Including Horns) Approximately 27cm (12.2 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC (Figure, Spear), ABS (Figure) Shipping: June 2019 Price: $124.37 US/¥14,904 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Giant Yapool Spear Instruction Manual Also coming in June is Re-Giant Yapool from the ULTRAMAN TARO two-part story, Episode 29: BEMSTAR RETURNS! TARO`S IN A DESPERATE PINCH! (???????!???????!, Bemusut? Fukkatsu! Tar? Zettaizetsumei) and 30: REVENGE OF THE MONSTER ARMY! (??!????, Gyakush?! Kaij? Gundan). After being defeated by Ultraman Ace, Yapool hid in exile, waiting for a perfect time to take his revenge on Ultraman and Earth. Building army of resurrected Kaiju, Yapool tried to conquer Earth once again but is confronted by Ultraman Taro. Also known as the "Alternate Dimension Being", Yapool used its cunning and intelligence to avoid death, and came back to haunt the Ultra Heroes again and again over many Ultra series. X-Plus has taken great care to recreate all the spikes that cover Re-Giant Yapool`s body, its colorful eyes, and even the spear that he carried in the ULTRAMAN TARO episodes! This item is sold internationally by the Shonen-Ric website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Real Master Collection PLUS: Ultraman Zero /?????????????PLUS ???????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height (Including Display Stand) Approximately 28cm (11 Inches), Width (Including Display Stand) Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches) Material: Polystone, ABS Specifications: Complete Painted Statue Shipping: June 2019 Price: $185.00 US/¥19,980 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Zero Display Stand Instruction Manual Ultraman Zero joins the Shonen Ric`s Real Master Collection line of statues with bonus features. Using the mold for the Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Zero Light Up Version soft vinyl figure released in May 2017, this poly statue depicts the hero in his famous Wide Zero Shot pose. The polystone material will reproduce details of the sculpt such as the wrinkles of the Zero suit better than the PVC used for the 2017 release. The statue features built-in lighting for the eyes, color timer and the Ultraman Zero logo on the display stand. The light-up feature requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by Shonen-Ric and the Premium Bandai website, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Real Master Collection: Atragon VS. Manda (1963) /????????????? ????????(1963) (????)? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Atragon Length Approximately 42cm (16.5 Inches), Length (Including Base) Approximately 52cm (20.5 Inches) Material: PUR, PVC (Atragon, Manda), Polystone (Base) Specifications: Complete Painted Statue Shipping: June 2019 Price: $414.58 US/¥49,680 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Atragon Manda Base Instruction Manual The latest entry in X-Plus’ statue line, the Real Master Collection, depicts the epic battle between the undersea warship Atragon (aka the Gotengo) and Manda, the serpentine guardian of the Mu Empire, from the 1963 film ATRAGON (????, Kaitei Gunkan). Using the mold for the Real Master Collection EX: Gotengo VS. Manda 1963 (ATRAGON) released in June 2013, this poly statue recreates the memorable scene of Manda wrapping its body around the hull of the Atragon. Both Atragon and Manda have been modeled with polyurethane, a polymer known for its low shrinkage factor, in order to replicate the smallest of details from the original sculpt. In addition, this statue comes with a display base inscribed with the film`s logo, making it an excellent piece to have in any collection. This item is sold internationally by Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: King Saurus ? Ver.2 -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ????????? Ver.2 ???? Product Size: Height (Including Horns) Approximately 17cm (6.7 Inches), Length Approximately 37cm (14.6 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥14,904 (Approximately $134.10 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents King Saurus ? Body King Saurus ? Tail Instruction Manual First released by X-Plus in 2012, King Saurus ? returns to the Daikaiju Series with a brand-new sculpt! One of the most popular monsters from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN, King Saurus ? used its horns and energy barrier to bedevil Ultraman Jack and the Monster Attack Team in Episode 4: SUPER ATTACK! METEOR KICK (??! ?????, Hissatsu! Ryuusei Kikku). This item is sold exclusively by the Shonen-Ric, and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) Frozen Ver. - Limited Distribution /?????? ???(2016) ??Ver.?????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height (To Tip of Tail) Approximately 20cm (7.9 Inches), Height (To Top of Head) Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥7,992 (Approximately $71.91 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla Figure The DefoReal Series presents another variant figure of the Godzilla design from SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). Based on the final scene of the film, this figure depicts Godzilla frozen by the Japanese government`s “Yashiori Strategy”. The shape of Godzilla`s tail has been newly modeled, with details that are reproduced realistically while also maintaining the deformed look of the DefoReal line. In addition, the tip of the tail features humanoid shapes that suggest the possibility of Godzilla`s ongoing evolution. This item is sold exclusively by Premium Bandai and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from Shonen-Ric or retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: SSSS.GRIDMAN /?????? SSSS.GRIDMAN Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Base) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Package: Window Box Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $58.30 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gridman Limited Edition Price: $57.68 US/¥6,912 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Gridman Light-Up Display Stand Hyper Agent Gridman from Tsuburaya Productions` SSSS.GRIDMAN (SSSS.??????, SSSS.Guriddoman, 2018-19) joins the DefoReal Series! This figure stands approximately 15cm tall and is packed full of details to faithfully portray the Gridman design from the anime series. The figure is modeled to recreate the Grid Beam pose, one of the most memorable postures throughout the series. The realistically modeled details of the metallic body combined with the adorable deformed shape is what makes this figure special! Shonen-Ric is offering a Limited Edition version of this figure equipped with a light emitting function. Gridman`s eyes, the Energy Lamp on his forehead, and the Crystal Converter on his chest can light up.

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Daikaiju Series: ULTRAMAN B-Type Appearance Pose /??????? ?????? (B???) ????? Product Size: Height (Top of Head) Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches), Height (Top of Right Fist) Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $97.17 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Limited Edition Price: $117.16 US/¥14,040 (Tax Included) Light Up Display Stand and Support Arm Material: MBS ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Light Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual Ultraman returns to the Daikaiju Series in the hero’s iconic appearance pose. This figure features all the characteristics of the B-Type suit from the middle episodes of the original TV series, such as the sharply molded mask, curved toes and a more massive upper body compared to the A-Type suit. Shonen-Ric is offering a Limited Edition version of Ultraman with a built-in lighting function for the figure’s eyes and Color Timer. The light-up feature requires two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

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Daikaiju Series: Kemular Light-Up Ver. -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ???? ??Ver. ???????????? Product Size: Length Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Product Material: PVC (Figure), ABS (Power Supply Unit) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: June 2019 Price: ¥14,580 (Approximately $131.18 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kemular Power Supply Unit Previously released as a standard Daikaiju Series figure in May 2010, the poison gas monster Kemular from the original ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-67) is being reissued in a new Light-Up Version. The new edition comes with a built-in gimmick to illuminate the monster’s eyes and the secondary brain located on on its hips. This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-Ric and will not be available from retail stores.