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 nearly 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in July 2018. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including SFJ`s sponsors Anime Jungle and Flossie`s Gifts & Collectibles. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

Toho Daikaiju Series: Spacegodzilla /???????????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: July 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥21,600 (Approximately $197.34 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Spacegodzilla Body Spacegodzilla Tail Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥23,220 (Approximately $212.14 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSSP06R Little Godzilla Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches) ? Limited Edition Contents Spacegodzilla Body Spacegodzilla Tail Little Godzilla Instruction Manual Nearly 5 years after joining the Toho 30cm Series, Spacegodzilla finally comes to the Toho Daikaiju Series! The new figure features crystal formations molded of translucent plastic for Spacegodzilla`s shoulders, forehead and dorsal fins. Unlike the 30cm figure, there will be no light-up version. Shounen Ric is offering the Daikaiju Series Spacegodzilla in a Limited Edition set with an exclusive figure of Little Godzilla.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraseven X /??????? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ???????X Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: July 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥11,664 (Approximately $106.56 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraseven X Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥13,824 (Approximately $126.30 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSSX07R Light Up Display Stand and Support Arm Material: MBS (Plastic) ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraseven X Light Up Display Stand Support Arm 2 LR44 Batteries Instruction Manual The legend reawakens! The titular hero from the late night series ULTRASEVEN X (??????? ????, Urutorasebun Ekkusu, 2007) comes to X-Plus` Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION figure line. A reimagining of the classic hero, Ultra Seven, Ultraseven X featured a modified design with sharper features and enhanced musculature. The X-Plus figure presents X in an iconic fighting poses, and faithfully reproduces details like the honeycomb structures on the silver parts of the hero`s body. Shonen Ric is offering a Limited Edition version of Ultraseven X with a gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes and beam lamp. Two LR44 button batteries are included for testing the light-up feature.

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FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (1962) /FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE ??30?????????(1962? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Prototype Sculptor: Monster Store Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS (Plastic) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: July 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $182.54 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Shounen Ric Limited Edition Light Up Version Price: ¥21,600 (Approximately $197.34 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-P3MG05R ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Base Nameplate Instruction Manual The popular “Kingoji” design from KING KONG VS GODZILLA (??????????, Kingu Kongu Tai Gojira, 1962) returns to X-Plus with a new 30cm Series figure, part of the FAVORITE SCULPTORS LINE based on previously released/limited edition models from top sculptors. Sculpted by Monster Store, Godzilla has a "dirty" paint scheme to replicate the monster`s look during the final battle with Kong on Mt. Fuji. The Shounen Ric website is offering an exclusive version of Godzilla 1962 with a built-in light-up gimmick for the figure’s dorsal fins. The LED lights are powered by two AAA batteries (sold separately). A KING KONG VS GODZILLA nameplate is also included.

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Daikaiju Series: Ultraman (ULTRAMAN TARO Guest Version) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????????????????ver. ) ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSBB06R Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Figure Material: PVC, MBS (Plastic) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: July 2018 Price: ¥13,500 (Approximately $123.34 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Display Stand with Support Arm X-Plus presents a new figure of the original Ultraman, this time based on the hero`s guest appearances in ULTRAMAN TARO Episodes 33: 5 SECONDS BEFORE THE GREAT EXPLOSION OF THE LAND OF ULTRA! (?????????5??!, Urutora no Kokudai Bakuhatsu 5-Byo Mae!) and 34: THE LAST DAY OF THE 6 ULTRA BROTHERS! (????6??????!, Urutora 6 Kyodai Saigo no Hi!). In the two-part story, the six Ultra Brothers (Ultraman, Zoffy, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Ace and Ultraman Taro) team up against the evil Alien Temperor. Unlike Ultraman`s design in his own series, the ULTRAMAN TARO version wore prominent gloves and boots. These changes are reflected in the new sculpt. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Alien Fire -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSBB06R Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Material: PVC, PU (Polyurethane) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: July 2018 Price: ¥14,580 (Approximately $133.20 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Alien Fire Fire Sword The Super Beast Alien Fire from ULTRAMAN ACE Episode 39: LIFE OF SEVEN, LIFE OF ACE! (????????????, Sebun no Inochi, Eesu no Inochi!) comes to X-Plus` Daikaiju Series in July. Fire was a malicious alien with a large head resembling a welder`s mask, who invaded Earth with the monster Firemons (released by X-Plus in August 2017). The figure comes with a sheathed fire sword. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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KONG 32cm SOFT VINYL STATUE /?????????????????? ??? ???????????? (KING KONG: GIANT GOD OF SKULL ISLAND Kong Soft Vinyl Statue Standard Edition) Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA9002 (International), 413-SAKS08T (Japan) Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches), Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches), Width Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: July 2018 (International), August 2018 (Japan) Price: ¥15,552 (Approximately $142.08 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong X-Plus` Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Star Ace Toys, Ltd., presents a soft vinyl statue of King Kong from the 2017 movie, KONG: SKULL ISLAND. The meticulous paint job, sculpted fur and authentic likeness recreate the huge ape in extreme detail. A Deluxe Limited Edition Version with bonus pieces is scheduled for release in August.