Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gander, Grandking and Ultraman © Tsuburaya Productions.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.
© Tsuburaya Productions.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 from the feature film ULTRAMAN STORY (????????, Urutoraman Sutori, 1984) joins the X-Plus Large Monsters Series in July. Created by the evil Emperor Judah from the souls of monsters defeated by the Ultra Brothers, Grandking proved to be one of the toughest foes the Ultramen ever faced. The sculpt features surface detailing to resemble rusty metal rusty, painted with colors like red copper reflecting the surface of the planet where Grandking battled the Ultra Brothers. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition Grandking comes with a bonus light-emitting gimmick not available from retailers.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
© Tsuburaya Productions.
© Tsuburaya Productions.
© Tsuburaya Productions.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.Large Monsters Series: Gander (Snow Mountain Battle Ver.) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????????Ver. ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Includes: Alien Poll (Height Approximately 8cm) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late July - Early August, 2014 Price: 10,044 (Tax Included) The 10th anniversary celebration of X-Plus’ Tsuburaya Pro Large Monsters Series continues with reissues of some of the line’s most popular figures, including Gander from ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-68) Episode 25: THE FROZEN STATION (??140????, Reika 140-do no Taiketsu). The figures boasts a new paint scheme, reflecting Gander`s look in that episode as it fought the Capsule Monster Miclas during a snowstorm. The X-Plus Gander comes with a bonus mini-figure of the monster`s master, Alien Poll. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.
© Tsuburaya Productions.Real Master Collection: Ultraman (A-type) Standing Pose (Akimbo Version) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????????????? ???????A???????????????????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (Without Base) Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late July - Early August, 2014 Price: ¥19,224 (Tax Included) The Real Master Collection presents the original Ultraman A-type sculpt, capturing the features of the hero’s mask and suit from the earliest episodes of the ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67) television series. Previously released as a soft vinyl figure, the Real Master Collection: Ultraman is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail. The figure stands, arms akimbo (hands on hips) in a "bring it" pose, on a base with an attached nameplate. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.