X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for May 2018

Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Chameleking, Zoffy and Ultraman Great © Tsuburaya Productions. Mognetudon © P-Production

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 more than 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in May 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla Earth /??30????? ??????? Sales Agent: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: May 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥21,600 (Approximately $206.06 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥21,600 Product Code: 411-P3AG05R ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Despair evolves... The latest addition to the Toho 30cm Series comes from the Godzilla anime feature film, GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS (GODZILLA ????, Gojira Kaijuu Wakusei, 2017). Dubbed "Godzilla Earth", this incarnation of the King of the Monsters appears at the climax of the movie, laying waste to the landing forces led by the human hero, Haruo Sakaki. Having grown and evolved over 20,000 years Godzilla Earth stands over 300 meters tall, making it -- by far -- the largest Godzilla in the movie series. X-Plus emphasizes the power of the anime Godzilla with a three-dimensional portrayal of the monster`s thick, muscular body and gigantic tail. The figure`s pose is based on the Japanese theatrical poster for the movie. The Shounen Ric website is offering an exclusive version of Godzilla Earth with an alternate paint scheme, featuring orange tones to reflect the monster`s onscreen appearance at sunset.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Shounen Ric Limited Edition version with

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Real Master Collection PLUS: Zoffy -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /?????????????PLUS ???? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TRZF05R Product Size: Height (Including Display Stand) Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: May 2018 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $190.61 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Zoffy Display Stand Instruction Manual X-Plus brings Zoffy, Captain of the Space Garrison to their Real Master Collection PLUS line of statues with bonus features. Introduced in the final episode of ULTRAMAN (?????? Urutoraman, 1966-1967), Zoffy was previously released by X-Plus as a soft vinyl figure in December 2013. Sculpted in the hero`s M87 Ray pose, the polyresin figure comes with a display stand that includes a gimmick to illuminate Zoffy`s eyes and color timer, and change the color timer from blue to blinking red. The light-up feature requires two AAA 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Daikaiju Series: Chameleking -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-TSKR05R Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: May 2018 Price: ¥16,200 (Approximately $155.49 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Chameleking Body Chameleking Tail Golden Egg The Ancient Super Beast Chameleking from Tsuburaya Productions’ ULTRAMAN ACE (??????A?????, Urutoraman Eesu, 1972-1973) joins X-Plus’ Daikaiju Series figure line in May. Introduced in the series` second episode, Chameleking was one of the first monsters sent by the evil alien Yapool to battle Ace and the defense team TAC (Terrible Monster Attacking Crew). As the creature`s name suggests, Chameleking has eyes like a chameleon along with oddball features including space dragon wings, a crooked nasal horn, and a Gigan-style abdominal cutter blade. The figure comes with a bonus egg; a key part of Chameleking`s ULTRAMAN ACE episode. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © P-Production

Daikaiju Series P-Production: Mognetudon -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /????????????? ???????? ???????????? Product Code: 411-GSMT05R Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: May 2018 Price: ¥16,740 (Approximately $159.70 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mognetudon P-Production’s SPECTREMAN (???????, Supekutoruman, 1971-72) returns to the Daikaiju Series with the Earthquake Monster Mognetudon. The powerful, lava-eating creature appeared in Episodes 15 and 16 of the television series, shown in the United States as THE DAY THE EARTH SHOOK. Mognetudon`s design was intended to be visually shocking, with an upper body based on a mole and the lower body a catfish. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © P-Production

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

Daikaiju Series: Ultraman Great /??????? ?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: May 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $103.03 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Great Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥14,040 (Approximately $133.94 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-TSUG05R Display Stand and Support Arm Material: ABS (Plastic) ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Great Light Up Display Stand Support Arm 2 LR44 Batteries Instruction Manual ~Eternal Hero~ Ultraman Great... Five years after X-Plus released Ultraman Powered, Ultraman G (Great) -- the other English language Ultraman -- is finally added to the Daikaiju Series! Great was the hero from the 1990 Ultraman series, known internationally as ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE and in Japan as ULTRAMAN GREAT (?????????????, Urutoraman Gureeto). A co-production between Tsuburaya Productions and the South Australian Film Corporation, the show broke many traditions of the Ultraman franchise. It was the first Ultraman series produced in English, as well as the first based outside Japan. X-Plus` Ultraman Great is sculpted in the character`s classic Finger Beam attack pose. The figure is highlighted with pearl paint to replicate the unique glossy feeling of Great`s costume, which was made of fabric rather than the wetsuit material used for previous Ultramen. The Shounen Ric website is offering an exclusive version of Ultraman Great that comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that illuminates the figure’s eyes and color timer, and change the color timer from solid green to blinking white. Two LR44 button batteries are included for testing the light-up feature.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

DefoReal Series: Godzilla Earth /?????? ??????? Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches), Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: May 2018 General Distribution Version Price: ¥6,480 (Approximately $61.82 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Earth Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥7,992 (Approximately $76.24 US, Tax Included) Product Code: 411-PDAG05R Power Supply Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Earth Power Supply Unit Will it be mankind or Godzilla who perishes? This May, X-Plus offers Godzilla Earth from GODZILLA: PLANET OF THE MONSTERS in multiple shapes and sizes! In addition to the 30cm scale figure, the anime Godzilla will also be available as part of the DefoReal Series which blends the cute "Super Deformed" (SD) style with more realistic/detailed sculpts. The Shounen Ric Limited Edition version of Godzilla Earth has light up dorsal fins molded in transparent material. The illumination effect is powered by a battery box using two AAA batteries (sold separately).