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 May 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: Gabara /????????? ????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-May 2017 General Distribution Version Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $113.59 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gabara Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥16,200 (Approximately $141.99 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSGA05R Minilla Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Minilla Material: PVC ? Set Contents Gabara Minilla

The heinous monster Gabara from ALL MONSTERS ATTACK (??????????? ????????, Gojira Minira Gabara Ooru Kaijuu Daishingeki, 1969) -- aka GODZILLA’S REVENGE -- joins X-Plus` Toho Daikaiju Series in May. Existing only in the dreams of the young boy Ichiro, Gabara is a frog-like goblin who bullies weaker monsters, particularly Godzilla`s son, Minilla. While undeniably mean, Gabrara has an unusual comical character that gives the creature a unique charm. The Shounen Ric website Limited Edition version comes with an exclusive bonus figure of Minilla, boasting a new sculpt based on the young monster`s look in ALL MONSTERS ATTACK. Minilla is still in the unpainted prototype stage, so SciFi Japan will run an update with photos of the completed, painted figure as soon as they’re available from X-Plus. This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Toho Daikaiju Series: Keizer Ghidorah /????????? ????????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Prototype Sculptor: Yukimune Atari (GOWROW) Product Size: Height (Including Horns) Approximately 33cm (13 Inches), Length Approximately 45cm (17.7 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Mid-May 2017 General Distribution Version Price: ¥28,080 (Approximately $246.12 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Keizer Ghidorah Body 2 Keizer Ghidorah Tails 2 Keizer Ghidorah Wings Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥28,080 (Approximately $246.12 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PSKG05R Power Supply Unit Material: ABS (Plastic), PE (Polyethylene), PVC ? Set Contents Keizer Ghidorah Body 2 Keizer Ghidorah Tails 2 Keizer Ghidorah Wings Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual Originally announced for April, the super kaiju Keizer Ghidorah from GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira: Fainaru Uoozu, 2004) will now be released in May. The true form of Monster X, Keizer Ghidorah is Godzilla`s last -- and most powerful -- foe in the Millennium Series. The Shounen Ric Limited Edition version comes with a light-up feature that makes Keizer Ghidorah`s eyes glow red. The gimmick requires four AAA batteries (sold separately). This item is recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Zero Light Up Version /??????? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ????????????ver. Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code: 411-TSNG04R Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Display Stand and Support Arm Material: ABS Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: May 2017 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $113.59 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Zero Light Up Display Stand Support Arm 2 LR44 Batteries Instruction Manual Commemorating the Japanese launch of the ULTRAMAN ZERO THE CHRONICLE (???????? THE CHRONICLE, Urutoraman Zero THE CHRONICLE, 2017) television series, X-Plus and Bandai team up for a limited edition figure of Ultra Seven`s son. Ultraman Zero comes with a display stand featuring a light up gimmick that illuminates the figure`s 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 for testing the light up feature. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and 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 30cm Series: Godzilla (1999) Poster Image Ver. /??30????? ????1999?????????ver. Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Code: 411-P3MP06R Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm (11.8 Inches), Length Approximately 47cm (18.5 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Power Supply Unit Material: ABS, PE, PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: May 2017 Price: ¥22,000 (Approximately $192.83 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla (1999) Body Tail (Large) Tail (Small) Power Supply Unit Instruction Manual Four years after GODZILLA VS DESTOROYAH (???vs??????, Gojira Tai Desutoroia, 1995) brought a temporary end to the Godzilla series, the King of the Monsters returned to Japan with GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen: Mireniamu, 1999). The film introduced a new design for Godzilla, highlighted by massive, jagged purple dorsal fins. X-Plus first released their Toho 30cm Series: GODZILLA 2000 Godzilla (1999 Edition) /??30cm????????2000 ??????????1999?) figure in November 2013, with an American edition coming from X-Plus USA and Diamond Comic Distributors this March. Now, in collaboration with Bandai, X-Plus will release a new light-up, color variation. The new Poster Image Version is painted to resemble the Japanese theatrical poster for GODZILLA 2000, which depicted Godzilla standing in a sea of flames in the heart of Shinjuku. Godzilla`s fins are molded in translucent red vinyl, with a light-up feature which requires four AAA batteries (sold separately). The jaws of the figure can be opened and closed. Two interchangeable tails are also included. The Godzilla 1999 Poster Image figure is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and Shounen Ric, and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series: Plooma -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????????????????? Product Code: 411-TSPL05R Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-May 2017 Price: ¥15,552 (Approximately $136.31 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Plooma X-Plus continues their release of figures based on kaiju from Tsuburaya Productions’ RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-72) with the beetle monster, Plooma. Introduced in Episode 31: BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND AN ANGEL (????????…, Akuma to Tenshi no ma ni...), Plooma was used as a decoy by the Alien Zelan in order to gain control of Ultraman Jack`s weapon, the Ultra Bracelet. Shortly after Plooma`s appearance in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN, Tsuburaya Pro modified the creature`s costume to create the monster Dustpan for their MIRROR MAN (?????, Miraaman, 1971-72) television series. The product is still in the unpainted prototype stage. SciFi Japan will run photos of the finished, painted figure as soon as they`re available. 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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Daikaiju Series: Star Bem Gyeron "Night Color Ver." -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ??????ver.????????????? Product Code: 411-TSGN05R Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Mid-May 2017 Price: ¥12,960 (Approximately $113.59 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gyeron Dismembered Arm X-Plus celebrates the 50th anniversary of the ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-68) television series with a new version of the space monster Gyeron. First released by X-Plus in January-February 2009 with Gyeron`s traditional brown coloring, the figure is being reissued with navy blue tones inspired by a classic nighttime scene from ULTRA SEVEN Episode 26: THE CREATED MONSTER (???R1?, Choheiki R1-go). The figure also comes with an amputated arm, torn from Gyeron during its battle with Seven. In related news, X-Plus has announced their ULTRA SEVEN TV 50th Anniversary Project for 2017. Further details will be revealed soon.