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 photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late April 2016. The lineup includes several reissues commemorating the 50th anniversaries of Ultraman, Daimajin and the second Gamera movie, GAMERA VS BARUGON. 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 SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles.

Daikaiju Series: Liveking -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April 2016 - Early May 2016 Price: ¥15,660 (Approximately $140.38 US, Tax Included) X-Plus` April entry in their Tsuburaya Daikaiju Series is Liveking from the ULTRAMAN TARO (?????????, Urutoraman Tarou, 1973-1974) television series. Introduced in the two-part story from Episodes 2 and 3, the monster`s comical appearance belied its formidable nature. Liveking is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Ultraman C-type Fighting Pose Light Up Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? C???? ?????????? ??Ver. ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April 2016 - Early May 2016 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $116.18 US, Tax Included) In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Ultraman, X-Plus is re-releasing their Ultraman C-type Fighting Pose figure with a new Light Up gimmick. First sold in June 2009, the figure is based on the look of the character from the later episodes of the ULTRAMAN (?????? Urutoraman, 1966-1967) television series. The previous stand version release had Ultraman`s arms in his classic Specium Ray pose, while the Shounen Ric exclusive also included bonus arms with raised hands. The new edition only comes with the raised hands. Also included is a display stand that illuminates the figure’s eyes and color timer. A switch operation allows Ultraman`s color timer to change from blue to blinking red. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Tiga (Multi-type) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ??????????(??????)? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April 2016 - Early May 2016 Sales Agency: Plex Co.,Ltd. Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $116.18 US, Tax Included) X-Plus commemorates the theatrical release of ULTRAMAN X THE MOVIE (??? ??????? ??????????????, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman X Kita Zo! Ware-ra no Urutoraman, 2016) by reissuing their figure of one of the film`s heroes -- Ultraman Tiga! Initially sold in April 2013, Tiga features his standard Multi-type design and comes with a display stand that illuminates the figure`s eyes and color timer. There is also a switch operation that changes the color timer from blue to blinking red. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daiei Daikaiju Series: Daimajin Limited Market Reissue /??????? ????? ????? ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Vinyl) Chain Material: Iron Display Stand Material: ABS Clear Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April 2016 - Early May 2016 Shounen Ric Price: ¥12,312 (Approximately $110.37 US, Tax Included) DeAgostini Price: ¥11,400 (Approximately $102.19 US, Tax Included) Majin again! In conjunction with the collectibles company DeAgostini Japan, X-Plus is offering a limited reissue of their Daimajin figure. First released in August 2012, the sculpt depicts the angry god as seen in his first movie, DAIMAJIN (???, 1966). The figure comes with a feature to move Daimajin`s eyes, replicating the fierce stare of suit actor Riki Hashimoto. Also included are a sword, the stake driven into Daimajin`s forehead, and the chains he uses to tear down the samurai camp during the film`s climax. This Limited Edition item is available exclusively from Shounen Ric and DeAgostini.

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Daiei Daikaiju Series: GAMERA VS BARUGON Set -- Limited Market Reissue /??????? ????? ?????? ???????????? ?????? Product Size: Gamera Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches)/4 Legged Pose Length Approximately 36.5cm (14.4 Inches), Barugon Height Approximately 17.5cm (6.9 Inches)/Length Approximately 53cm (20.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April 2016 - Early May 2016 Shounen Ric Price: ¥23,760 (Approximately $212.99 US, Tax Included) DeAgostini Price: ¥22,000 (Approximately $197.22 US, Tax Included) DeAgostini Japan and X-Plus are also partnering on two-figure set from GAMERA VS BARUGON (????? ????????, Daikaijuu Kettoo: Gamera Tai Barugon, 1966). The set pairs two figures previously sold separately by X-Plus. First released in June 2013, Gamera (1966 Version) comes with multiple limb pieces to allow the figure to be displayed in either bipedal or quadrupedal poses. Barugon (initially sold in January 2013) also comes with a bonus extended tongue. This Limited Edition set is available exclusively from Shounen Ric and DeAgostini.