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 200 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in June 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 30cm Series: Type-3 Kiryu (2002 Version) Heavy Arms Type (Night Fighting Version) /??30?????3???(2002?)????(????Ver.) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code: 411-P3KN06P Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS, MBS (Figure); ABS (Power Supply Unit) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥24,840 (Approximately $226.90 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kiryu Body Kiryu Tail Pilot Figure Pilot Display Stand Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual X-Plus and Bandai team up for a limited edition figure of Mechagodzilla (aka Kiryu) from GODZILLA AGAINST MECHAGODZILLA (???×?????, Gojira x Mekagojira, 2002), adorned with the “Heavy Arms” backpack unit and weaponry. The figure features a darker paint scheme based on the nighttime battle with Godzilla at the film`s climax. Kiryu comes with a light up gimmick for the cyborg monster’s eyes that requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). A bonus mini-figure of pilot Akane Yashiro (played by Yumiko Shaku in the movie) is also included. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website, Shounen Ric and Toho`s official Godzilla Store, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Ultraman Taro Appearance Pose /???????????????? ????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: June 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $98.65 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Taro Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥14,040 (Approximately $128.25 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-TSTA06R Display Stand: ABS (Plastic) ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Taro Light Up Display Stand The Daikaiju Series presents Ultraman Taro in the classic appearance pose, left hand on the hero`s waist, right hand raised to the heavens. The Shounen Ric website is offering an exclusive version of Ultraman Taro that comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that illuminates the figure’s eyes and color timer, and change the color timer from blue to blinking red.

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Soft Series: I`M TAKING THE EARTH! Set -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /???????????? ?????????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSID06R Sasahiler Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Yametarans Size: Height (Including Antenna) Approximately 23.5cm (9.25 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Finished Figures Package: Closed Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥27,000 (Approximately $246.63 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Sasahiler Yametarans X-Plus` Soft Series presents a two figure set based on RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 48: I`M TAKING THE EARTH! (???????, Chikyuu Itadakimasu!). In the episode, the Space Phantom Sasahiler sends his minion, the Lazy Monster Yametarans, to increase sloth in mankind. Previously released as standard Daikaiju Series figures, both monsters are being reissued in extra-soft vinyl. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series: Alien Babarue -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????????????????? Product Code: 411-TSBB06R Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC, MBS (Figure and Display Stand); Iron (Support Arm) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥15,552 (Approximately $142.06 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Alien Babarue Babarue Chain Display Stand with Support Arm Revealed in ULTRAMAN LEO Episode 39: THE LEO BROTHERS, THE ULTRA BROTHERS, THE MOMENT OF VICTORY (???? ?????? ????, Reo Kyoudai Urutora Kyoudai Shori no Toki), the shape-shifting Alien Babarue -- aka Alien Babalu -- have returned on multiple occasions to bedevil (and sometimes aid) the Ultramen. Based on the character`s first appearance, X-Plus` Babarue figure comes with the Babarue Chain. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Real Master Collection PLUS: Gamera (1995) Poster Image Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /?????????????PLUS ???(1995) ????????Ver. ???????????? Product Code: 411-KRGP06R Product Size: Height Approximately 27.5cm (10.8 Inches), Length Approximately 28.5cm (11.2 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥29,700 (Approximately $271.29 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gamera Instruction Manual The Gamera design from GAMERA: GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE (??? ???????, Gamera Daikaijuu Kuchu Kessen, 1995) comes to X-Plus` Real Master Collection PLUS line of statues with bonus features. Previously released as a 30cm soft vinyl figure in May 2013 and a standard Real Master Collection statue in October 2015, the Real Master Collection PLUS: Gamera (1995) is constructed of poly resin to allow a higher degree of surface detail than is possible with vinyl. The figure is painted to resemble Gamera`s appearance on the GUARDIAN OF THE UNIVERSE theatrical poster, which depicted the monster lit from below by a sea of flames. It also features built-in LEDs for Gamera`s head to recreate the effect of energy building in his mouth before an attack. The light-up feature requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. The production run is limited to only 100 figures, and has already sold out from X-Plus.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Mothra (1964) DX Set -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /????????????(1964) DX??????????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code? 411-PSMD06R Mothra Imago Size: Height Approximately 38cm (15 Inches), Wingspan Approximately 65cm (25.6 Inches) Mothra Larvae Size: A Length Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches), B Length Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches) Material: PVC and ABS (Figures); PVC (Display Stand); Iron (Support Bar); ABS (Power Supply Unit) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥24,840 (Approximately $226.90 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mothra Imago 2 Mothra Larvae Display Stand Support Bar Power Supply Unit The adult Mothra and its offspring are brought together in this DX set based on the classic MOTHRA VS GODZILLA (???????, Mosura Tai Gojira, 1964). This set is a collection of modified pieces from previous X-Plus releases. The adult Mothra uses the same sculpt as the Toho Large Monster Series: Mothra (1964) figure from May 2015, and features large wings sculpted of ABS plastic. Exclusive to this new edition is a light up gimmick for Mothra’s eyes that requires two AAA batteries (sold separately). The two Mothra larvae were originally included as bonus figures with the Limited Edition Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla 1964 released in February 2012. The poses for the larvae have been reworked for the DX set. The display stand base was originally included with the Toho Daikaiju Series: Mothra (1961) figure released in June 2012. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Frankenstein /????????? ?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure); ABS (Support Arm) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: June 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥12,636 (Approximately $115.42 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Frankenstein Display Stand Support Arm Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥30,240 (Approximately $276.22 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSFS05R Baragon Size: Length Approximately 25cm Display Stand Material: ABS (Plastic) Package: Closed Box ? Limited Edition Contents Frankenstein Baragon Display Stand Support Arm 2 Interchangeable Frankenstein Arms Kenichiro Kawaji X-Plus follows up on their War OF THE GARGANTUAS releases in April with the giant Frankenstein from FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD (???????????????????, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaijuu Baragon, 1965) in June. The figure comes with a display stand and a built-in gimmick to move the monsters’ eyes. Shounen Ric is offering a Limited Edition set that includes a pair of bonus arms for Frankenstein, a mini-figure of Dr. Kenichiro Kawaji (played by Tadao Takashima in the film), and a reissue of the Toho Daikaiju Series: Baragon (1965 Edition) figure first released in July 2011.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Rodan (1956 Edition) -- Shounen Ric Limited Reissue /????????? ????1956??????????????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Code: 411-PSFR05R Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches), Wingspan Approximately 44cm (17.3 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: June 2018 Price: ¥14,580 (Approximately $133.18 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Rodan Flying Rodan First released in 2012, the Toho Daikaiju Series figure of the original version of Rodan is being reissued by X-Plus this June. This edition comes with a new mini-figure of Rodan in a flying pose. While only palm-sized, the flying Rodan boasts a detailed sculpt. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

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Toho 30cm Series: MOGERA (1994) /??30????? ???(1994) Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm (11.8 Inches) Figure Material: PVC, ABS Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: June 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥22,680 (Approximately $207.86 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents MOGERA Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥24,840 (Approximately $226.90 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-P3MG05R Power Supply Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents MOGERA Interchangeable Maser Cannon Parts Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual Light Up Display Stand The giant robot MOGERA (Mobile Operation Godzilla Expert Robot Aero-type) from GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA (???VS???????, Gojira Tai Supeesugojira, 1994) is the latest addition to X-Plus` June 2018 lineup. A further advancement of the technology that created Mechagodzilla (1993), MOGERA -- aka MOGUERA -- is the ultimate mecha developed by G-Force in their fight against Godzilla. Shounen Ric is offering a Limited Edition version of MOGERA that includes an interchangeable maser cannon for the robot`s torso and a light up gimmick for MOGERA’s eyes that requires two AAA batteries (sold separately).