X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for June 2014

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 Toho and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late June 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Verokron -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥13,824 (Tax Included) Verokron, the first Super Beast unleashed by the alien Yapool, joins the X-Plus Large Monsters Series in June. The monster was introduced in ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-73) Episode 1: SHINE! FIVE ULTRA BROTHERS (??! ???????, Kagayake! Urutora Go Kyoodai) and was recently featured in the theatrical short GIANT MONSTER RUSH: ULTRA FRONTIER – VEROKRON HUNTING (??????? ?????????? VEROKRON hunting, Daikaijuu Rasshu Urutorafurontia VEROKRON hunting, 2014). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Banilla -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25.5cm Includes: Blue Capsule (Length Approximately 6cm) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥12,204 (Tax Included) Also coming from X-Plus in June is Banilla from ULTRAMAN (?????? Urutoraman, 1966-67) Episode 19: DEVILS RETURN (???????, Akuma wa Futatabi). The red-skinned monster -- called `Aleba` in the American dub -- has a design based on seahorses, while the figure is sculpted in a pose depicted in 1966 publicity photos for the show. The X-Plus figure comes with a bonus replica of the Blue Capsule that held Banilla`s rival, the blue-skinned Aboras. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Alien Chibull -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥10,584 (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. June`s offerings include the villainous Alien Chibull from ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968) Episode 9: OPERATION ZERO (??????0??, Andoroido 0 Shirei). The episode aired on American television as TOYS IN CRISIS. The Chibull figure comes with a bonus figure of the "android maiden" Android 0-1. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Gublla -- Shounen Ric Exclusive Reissue /??????? ????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 14cm Includes: Alien Shadow Bust (Height Approximately 8cm) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) June`s Large Monsters Series anniversary reissues also include the poison monster Gublla from ULTRA SEVEN Episode 23: SEARCH TOMORROW (?????, Ashita-o Sagase). The episode aired in the United States as THE FUGITIVE FORTUNE TELLER. The Gublla figure has a removable head to simulate the monster`s decapitation by Ultra Seven. Also included is a bonus bust of the beast`s masters, the Alien Shadow. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Large Monsters Series: Seagorath and Seamons Set -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????????? ???? ????????? Product Size: Seagorath Height Approximately 25.5cm, Seamons Height Approximately 12.5cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥20,304 (Tax Included) Previously released separately, Seamons and Seagorath from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-72) will be reissued as a two figure set. The monster mates were introduced in the two-part story from Episodes 13: TERROR OF THE TORNADO MONSTERS: TOKYO’S BIG PINCH! (?????????????!, Tatsumaki Kaiju no Kyoufu Tokyo Dai Pinch) and 14: TWO GIANT MONSTERS OF TERROR (????????????, Ni Daikaiju no Kyoufu Tokyo Otatsumaki), which were later combined for the second RETURN OF ULTRAMAN theatrical mini-movie. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (1968 edition) Light Up Version -- Shounen Ric Limited Edition /??30cm???? ?????1968????Ver.? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 33cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥21,600 (Tax Included) Previously released as a standard version in May 2010, the Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (1968 edition) from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968) is being reissued with a new built-in light-emitting gimmick for the figure`s dorsal fins. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Real Master Collection EX: Type-3 Kiryu (2003 Version) Heavy Arms Type -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /?????????????EX ?????????2003?? ????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 34cm Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥44,820 (Tax Included) In celebration of Godzilla`s 60th anniversary, the fully-loaded Type-3 Kiryu joins the Real Master Collection. The figure depicts the Millennium incarnation of Mechagodzilla as it appeared in the 2003 film GODZILLA: TOKYO SOS (???×???×????? SOS, Gojira Tai Mosura Tai Mekagojira Tokyo Esu Oo Esu) and features the cyborg`s additional weaponry, including the backpack unit and 4 Formula Railguns. Released as a soft vinyl figure last September, the Real Master Collection: Type-3 Kiryu is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail. The figure stands on a base with an attached nameplate. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Real Master Collection: Ultraman (B-type) Standing Pose-- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????????????????????B???? ?????????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (Without Base) Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥19,224 (Tax Included) The Real Master Collection presents the original Ultraman B-type sculpt, capturing the look of the character from the middle episodes of the ULTRAMAN 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 on a base with an attached nameplate. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.