Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Jun Umeji

A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE

The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late November 2016. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Exclusives and Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus 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 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla 1992 Tanzawa Advance /??30cm???? ????????????? ???1992 ???? Product Size: Height Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 General Distribution Version Price: ¥27,000 (Approximately $260.88 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Shounen Ric Limited Light Up Version Price: ¥28,944 (Approximately $279.67 US, Tax Included) Includes: Light Up Dorsal Fins Power Supply Unit Material: ABS (Plastic), PE (Polyethylene), PVC ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail Power Supply Unit Renowned artist Yuji Sakai returns to X-Plus with the popular Heisei Godzilla design from Toho`s GODZILLA VS MOTHRA (???vs???, Gojira Tai Mosura, 1992). Sakai based his sculpt on a sequence of the film in which Godzilla battles the Self-Defense Forces and their Maser vehicles as he marches through the Tanzawa Mountain range en route to Tokyo. The Shounen Ric website offers an exclusive version of Godzilla 1992 with a built-in light-emitting gimmick for the monster’s dorsal fins, not available from other retailers. The LED lights are powered by a battery box using four AAA batteries (sold separately). Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Kaiju Kidoairaku: Red King Painted Polystone /?????? ???????? ????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 20cm (7.9 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥7,992 (Approximately $77.51 US, Tax Included) X-Plus` new Kaiju Kidoairaku (meaning "Monster Emotion") line offers resin sculpts at an easy to display size and affordable price. The concept for the series is monster busts conveying a specific emotion or impression. Representing "violence" is Red King from the original ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67) television series and countless Ultra Series movies and shows. Despite its rugged, wild appearance, Red King has an almost droll expression on his face that hints at the monster`s comical, charming nature. The bust was sculpted by RYO, with production and painting supervised by Kaibutsuya studio (X-Plus` Gigantic Series Godzilla figures and Wonder of Wild Series).

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Kaiju Kidoairaku: Kanegon Painted Polystone /?????? ?????? ????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥7,992 (Approximately $77.51 US, Tax Included) The second release in the Kaiju Kidoairaku series is the fan favorite money-eating monster Kanegon from ULTRA Q (????Q, Urutora Kyuu, 1966). Representing "joy", Kanegon boasts a wide smile, his mouth full of his beloved coins. The bust was sculpted by RYO, with production and painting supervised by Kaibutsuya studio.

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Daikaiju Series: Zetton Light Up Renewal Version -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????????????ver.?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Zetton), ABS and Iron (Display Stand) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥13,500 (Approximately $130.93 US, Tax Included) ? Contents Zetton Light Up Display Stand with Support Arm Instruction Manual X-Plus presents an upgraded version of their light up Zetton from ULTRAMAN. The figure comes with a built-in gimmick that illuminates the Space Dinosaur`s chest and head, with the facial lights blinking upwards in a series from bottom to top. A light up Zetton figure was previously released by X-Plus in April 2012. The new version moves the gimmick from the figure`s torso to the display span, allowing for easier access to replace batteries or check the mechanism. The alien`s arms have also been shifted from a raised to a lowered position. The new pose allows Zetton to be paired with X-Plus` Ultraman C-type Fighting Pose Light Up Version figure to replicate a famous publicity still for ULTRAMAN Episode 39: FAREWELL, ULTRAMAN (?????????, Saraba Urutoraman). This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.

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Daikaiju Series: Zetton Second Generation -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Zetton), ABS (Display Stand) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥14,040 (Approximately $136.17 US, Tax Included) ? Contents Zetton Display Stand Instruction Manual In conjunction with the Zetton Light Up Renewal Version, X-Plus also brings Zetton II from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman 1971-72) to their Daikaiju Series figure line. The alien battled Ultraman Jack and MAT (Monster Attack Team) in the series finale, Episode 51: THE 5 ULTRA OATHS (????5????, Urutora Itsutsu no Chikai). This Zetton has a stockier appearance than the incarnations of the character seen in other Ultraman shows and films. This item is sold exclusively online by Shounen Ric and will not be available from retail stores. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.

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Daiei 30cm Series: Daimajin /??30????? ????

Note: This item was originally announced for October but has been rescheduled for November. This entry has also been updated with additional information on the standard and Limited Edition versions.

Product Size: Height Approximately 30cm (11.8 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥19,980 (Approximately $193.05 US, Tax Included) Shounen Ric Limited Edition Price: ¥22,680 (Approximately $219.14 US, Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Set Contents Daimajin Body 4 Interchangeable Right Hands 2 Interchangeable Left Hands Stake Replacement Face Anchor and Line Chain Tsurukichi Instruction Manual X-Plus celebrates the 50th anniversary of Daiei`s DAIMAJIN Trilogy with a new 30cm soft vinyl Majin figure The figure comes with a sword and sheath plus a gimmick to move Daimajin’s eyes, replicating the fierce stare of suit actor Riki Hashimoto. The Shounen Ric Limited Edition comes with several bonus items from all three 1966 films. Extras from the first movie, DAIMAJIN (???), include an interchangeable "resting" face, right and left fists, the stake driven into Daimajin’s forehead, and the chains and anchor he uses to tear down the samurai camp during the film’s climax. From the sequel, RETURN OF DAIMAJIN (?????, Daimajin Ikaru), comes two "open palm" replacement hands to pose Daimajin as he parts the waters of Lake Yakumo. From the series finale, DAIMAJIN STRIKES AGAIN (?????, Daimajin Gyakushu), are bonus hands for Daimajin to hold his sword and carry a small figure of Tsurukichi, the film`s child protagonist. Recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

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Wonder of Wild Series: Sperm Whale & Giant Squid Painted Polystone /Wonder of wild series ???????????????? ????????????? Product Size (Including Display Stand): Height Approximately 34cm (13.4 Inches), Length Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches), Width Approximately 9cm (3.5 Inches) Material: Polystone Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: Late November 2016 - Early December 2016 Price: ¥17,928 (Approximately $173.88 US, Tax Included) November sees the second release in X-Plus` new "Wonder of Wild Series" depicting amazing animals from across the Earth. While not a giant monster figure, the Sperm Whale & Giant Squid statue may have crossover appeal for fans of gigantic creatures battling to the death. Production and painting of the statue was supervised by Kaibutsuya studio (Gigantic Series Godzilla).