X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for August 2016

Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to 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 their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late August 2016. 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Daikaiju Series: Imit-Ultra Seven Light Up Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????????????????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Imit-Ultra Seven), ABS (Display Stand) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late August 2016 - Early September 2016 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $123.66 US, Tax Included) ? Contents Imit-Ultra Seven Display Stand Instruction Manual Hot on the heels of of their Daikaiju Series Imit-Ultraman (Imitation Ultraman) figure reissue, X-Plus will do the same with the Ultra Seven doppelganger, Imit-Ultra Seven. The robot invader was first unleashed by the Alien Sarome in ULTRA SEVEN Episode 46: DAN VS ULTRA SEVEN (?????????, Dan Tai Sebun no Ketto). Initially released as a standard figure in January 2012, Imit-Ultra Seven is now being offered in a new Light Up Version. The figure comes with a display stand that illuminates the robot`s eyes and beam lamp, and can also switch the beam lamp to blinking mode. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Toho Large Monster Series: Godzilla 1973 Fierce Fighting Color Ver. -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /????????? ???1973??????ver.?????????? ? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late August 2016 - Early September 2016 Price: ¥11,880 (Approximately $113.36 US, Tax Included) ? Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Instruction Manual First released in November 2010, the Large Monster Series: Godzilla 1973 figure is being reissued with an updated paint scheme that replicates the dust and bruises on Godzilla`s body during the climactic battle of GODZILLA VS MEGALON (???????, Gojira tai Megaro, 1973). Partner Godzilla with the recently reissued Jet Jaguar figure (sold separately) for the classic tag-team monster fight against Megalon and Gigan! This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Jet Jaguar figure sold separately. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

Daikaiju Series - Daiei Special Effects Edition: Legion /??????? ????? ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 38cm (15 Inches), Length Approximately 57cm (22.4 Inches), Width Approximately 46cm (18 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl), ABS (Plastic) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late August 2016 - Early September 2016 Price: ¥43,200 (Approximately $412.21 US, Tax Included) Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥44,820 (Approximately $438.32 US, Tax Included) ? Shounen Ric Limited Edition Contents Mother Legion Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual The Mother Legion from GAMERA 2: ADVENT OF LEGION (???2 ??????, Gamera 2: Region Shurai, 1996) comes to X-Plus` lineup of figures from the Gamera film series. Built in scale to their Gamera (1996 Edition), Legion stands nearly 15 inches tall and more than 22 inches long. Each of Legion`s 10 claws are fully poseable. The head can move and its hood opened and closed to reproduce the alien`s microwave blast posture. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with a bonus light-up feature for the eyes (which can switch from blue to red) and microwave emitter. The gimmick requires four AAA batteries (sold separately). Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.