Product Info and High-Res Photos, Direct from X-Plus! Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese collectibles company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in March 2017. 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.

Toho Daikaiju Series: Titanosaurus /????????? ????????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late March 2017 – Early April 2017 General Distribution Version Price: ¥14,580 (Approximately $129.50 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Titanosaurus Body Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥15,012 (Approximately $133.34 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Titanosaurus Body Interchangeable Closed Tail The sea dinosaur finally joins the Toho Daikaiju Series, completing the trio of monsters featured in the 1975 film TERROR OF MECHAGODZILLA (????????, Mekagojira no Gyakushuu). With its long neck, Titanosaurus stands taller than the previously released Daikaiju Series figures of Mechagodzilla 2 and Godzilla (1975 Version). Titanosaurus` fins are molded in translucent vinyl. The standard version of the figure comes with the monster`s tail open in the open "hurricane" attack posture. The Shounen Ric website is also offering an exclusive version of Titanosaurus with both the standard tail and a bonus, interchangeable closed tail. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series: Alien Mefilas (Second Generation) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????????2?????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late March 2017 - Early April 2017 Price: ¥14,364 (Approximately $127.58 US, Tax Included) ? Contents Alien Mefilas Mandarin Grass X-Plus continues their release of figures from the ULTRAMAN TARO (?????????, Urutoraman Tarou, 1973-1974) television series with Alien Mefilas (Second Generation). The villain battled Ultraman Taro and the Earth defense team ZAT in Episode 27: HE`S OUT! IT`S ALIEN MEFILAS! (????????????, Deta! Mefirasu Seijin da!). In the episode, Mefilas hides the plant monster Mandarin Grass in a soda vending machine so that it can infect people using the machine. The X-Plus figure comes with a bonus mini Mandarin Grass, which can be held in Mefilas` left hand. X-Plus has also announced that a new prototype is currently being developed for a figure of the "First Generation" Mefilas from the original ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Shin Godzilla Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit (Roar Luminous Purple Clear Version) Premium Bandai Limited /?????????????????????????????????????Ver.?.????????????? Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches), Length Approximately 50cm (19.6 Inches) Material: PVC Shipping: March 2017 Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $95.93 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Parts (18 Pieces) Instruction Manual X-Plus` partners with Bandai for this glow-in-the-dark model kit of the new Godzilla design from SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016). Using the same sculpt as the Shounen Ric exclusive "roar head" figure sold by X-Plus this December/January, the kit depicts Godzilla with the wide, open mouth position for firing his radioactive breath. The figure is molded with purple clear soft vinyl to replicate the radiant energy as Godzilla powers up, and also uses phosphorescent material so the figure will glow in the dark. Unlike the traditional X-Plus Godzilla figures, this item is a kit that must be fully assembled. Model adhesive (not included) is required, and the individual pieces may need to be trimmed with a knife or heated with a hair dryer to fit snugly. Please read the instruction manual carefully before assembly. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Shin Godzilla Soft Vinyl Assembly Kit (Red Clear Version) Premium Bandai Limited /????????????????????????????????Ver.? Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Kadokawa Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches), Length Approximately 50cm (19.6 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Shipping: Late March 2017 Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $95.93 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Parts (18 Pieces) Instruction Manual Last summer X-Plus and the publishing giant Kadokawa Corporation announced they were be partnering on a product tie-in for Toho`s SHIN GODZILLA in which Kadokawa would release a pair of mooks (a cross between a magazine and a book) that would be packaged with either a clear red or a glow-in-the-dark green figure kit of the new Godzilla. Scheduled for release in August 2016, the publication/figure sets were never produced. But, inspired by the demands of Godzilla fans, on December 22nd Kadokawa began taking pre-orders on a new collaboration with X-Plus; a Shin Godzilla limited edition color kit that would be sold on its own. Using the same sculpt as the standard Toho Daikaiju Series: Shin Godzilla figure recently released by X-Plus, the kit is molded with red clear soft vinyl to replicate the nuclear energy that glows from Godzilla`s body in the film. As with the Roar Luminous Purple Clear Version Shin Godzilla from Premium Bandai, this X-Plus figure is a kit that must be fully assembled. Please read the instruction manual carefully before assembly. This item is sold exclusively by the Kadokawa website and will not be available from retail stores. Pre-orders are open until January 31, 2017. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Mebius Light Up Version (Premium Bandai Limited) /??????? ULTRA NEW GENERATION?????????????Ver.????????????? Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Display Stand and Support Arm Material: ABS (Plastic) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Shipping: March 2017 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $115.11 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Mebius Light Up Display Stand Support Arm 2 LR44 Batteries Instruction Manual X-Plus and Bandai are also collaborating on an Ultraman Mebius Light Up Version figure, produced in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the ULTRAMAN MEBIUS (??????????, Uruotraman Mebiusu, 2006-07) television series. Previously released by X-Plus as a standard figure in December 2009, this new limited edition comes with a display stand featuring a light up gimmick that illuminates Mebius` eyes and color timer, along with a switch operation to change the color timer from blue to blinking red. Two LR44 button batteries are included. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Real Master Collection PLUS: Ultra Seven -- Shounen Ric Limited Edition /RMC Plus ????????? ????????? Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Material: Polystone (Ultra Seven, Display Stand) Specifications: Painted (Some Assembly Required) Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late March 2017 – Early April 2017 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $177.47 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultra Seven Display Stand Instruction Manual In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Ultra Seven, X-Plus brings the hero to their Real Master Collection PLUS line of statues with bonus features. Previously released as a soft vinyl figure (August 2015), Ultra Seven is sculpted in the classic "advent pose" with both arms raised. The polyresin figure comes with a display stand that includes a gimmick to illuminate Seven’s eyes and Beam Lamp, and change the Beam Lam from to blinking. The light-up feature requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively online from the company`s official Shounen Ric website and will not be available from retail stores.