X-Plus Giant Monster Figure Lineup for September 2019

Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Ultraman and Alien Varduck © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. Orga and Varan TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co

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 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster and FX movie figures scheduled for release in September 2019. The company`s official Shonen-Ric as X-Plus website offers Exclusives and Limited Editions with bonus features or extra pieces not available from other retailers, with shipping on some items also now available to customers in North America, Hong Kong, Korea and Taiwan. The standard "General Distribution" versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers, including SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Most X-Plus figures are recommended for fans and collectors ages 15 years and older.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Daikaiju Series: Alien Varduck -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ???? Product Size: Length Approximately 25cm (9.8 Inches) Product Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: September 2019 Price: ¥13,932 (Approximately $132.26 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Alien Varduck The Snowman Alien Varduck is the latest addition to the Daikaiju Series of Ultraman monster figures. Introduced in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 39: WINTER HORROR SERIES: TWENTIETH CENTURY ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN (???????? ? 20?????, Fuyu no Kaiki Shirizu ? Niju Seiki no Yuki Otoko), the space alien had been conducting research and collecting data for the invasion of the Earth. Based in Gongenyama, Nagano Prefecture since the late Edo period, Varduck inspired the "Snowman" legend among the local population. The creature`s design is very unique, with a distinctive face, a beak reminiscent of a bird, a forehead with dual humps, and eerie sucker-like fingers. This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-Ric and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Toho Daikaiju Series: Varan (1958) Black and White Ver. -- Shonen-Ric Exclusive /?????????????(1958) ????Ver. ???? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 14.5cm (5.7 Inches), Length Approximately 38cm (15 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: September 2019 Price: $108.15 US/¥12,960 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Varan Body Varan Tail Instruction Manual First released in December 2012, the Toho Daikaiju Series: Varan (1958) figure returns with a new black and white paint.* Its shape is faithful to the 1958 film VARAN THE UNBELIEVABLE (??? ???, Daikaij? Baran), with the demon-like shape of its face, and the horns on its back! Varan`s return is marked with the black and white coloration of the coating on its entire body, reminiscent of the film. Fans will now have the opportunity to enjoy the figure in a form more faithful to the movie. This item is sold by Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores. *This product does not come with the mini flying Varan bonus figure included with the Toho Daikaiju Series: Varan (1958) Shonen-Ric Limited Edition December 2012 release.

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

Toho Daikaiju Series: Orga /????????????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: September 2019 Price: ¥16,200 (Approximately $153.79 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Orga Body Orga Tail Limited Edition Price: $148.71 US/¥17,820 (Tax Included) Millennian Size: Height Approximately 8cm (3.1 Inches) Material: PVC ? Limited Edition Contents Orga Body Orga Tail Millennian Instruction Manual Orga from GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999) is coming to the Toho Daikaiju Series! After absorbing “Organizer G1,” the substance which provides Godzilla his self-regeneration ability, the alien Millennians were able to recreate the physical form. But they were unable to control Godzilla`s genetic material, and their body was transformed into the kaiju Orga. This figure accurately reproduces the mutated, monstrous body and massive arms of Godzilla`s first enemy from the Millennium Series. Shonen-Ric and the Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of Orga that comes with an 8cm tall version of the Millennian, not available from other retailers. The figure is molded in translucent blue to reproduce the skin texture as seen in GODZILLA 2000.

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

The Limited Edition comes with a bonus Millennian figure. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Daikaiju Series: ULTRAMAN A type Appearance Pose /??????? ?????? (A???) ????? Product Size: Height to Top of Head Approximately 25cm (9.84 Inches), Height to Right Fist Approximately 28cm (11 Inches) Product Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: September 2019 Price: ¥10,800 (Approximately $102.52 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Limited Edition Price: $117.16 US/¥14,040 (Tax Included) Material: ABS (Display Stand, Support Arm) ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Light-Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual The original Ultraman returns to the X-Plus lineup with the A type suit, with the unique asymmetrical mask and slender body as seen in the earliest episodes of the ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman K?s? Tokusatsu Shir?zu, 1966-67) television series. The figure is sculpted in the iconic appearance pose with one arm raised. The Shonen-Ric website Limited Edition version features a built-in lighting function for Ultraman’s eyes and Color Timer. The gimmick requires two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Also Coming in September

DefoReal Series: Discovery Astronaut Silver Space Suit Version /?????? ??????? ??????? ????Ver. Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6011 Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure Package: Gift Box Shipping: September 2019 Price: $51.99 US/¥6,912 ? Set Contents Astronaut X-Plus` Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Star Ace Toys, Ltd., continues to expand their DefoReal Series with the astronauts from the iconic Stanley Kubrick science fiction movie, 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY. This film and its cutting edge designs inspired an entire generation of filmmakers and set the standard for special effects movies. The DF astronauts are about 15cm tall with space suits and helmets featuring authentic details modeled directly from the film. Iconic images from 2001 will be seen reflected in the helmet visors. The silver space suit was worn by Dr. Haywood R. Floyd when he traveled to the Monolith dig site on the moon. The lunar surface is reflected on his helmet visor.

Figures sold separately. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co.

DefoReal Series: Discovery Astronaut Yellow Space Suit Version /?????? ??????? ??????? ????Ver. Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6012 Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure Package: Gift Box Shipping: September 2019 Price: $51.99 US/¥6,912 ? Set Contents Astronaut The yellow space suit worn by Discovery Astronaut Frank Poole during activities outside the ship. A pod is reflected in his visor.

Figures sold separately. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co.

DefoReal Series: Discovery Astronaut Red Space Suit Version /?????? ??????? ??????? ???Ver. Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6013 Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure Package: Gift Box Shipping: September 2019 Price: $51.99 US/¥6,912 ? Set Contents Astronaut The red space suit worn by Captain David Bowman of the Discovery features the Star Gate reflected in his visor.

Figures sold separately. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co.

DefoReal Series: Discovery Astronaut Blue Space Suit Version /?????? ??????? ??????? ???Ver. Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA6014 Product Size: Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Painted Figure Package: Gift Box Shipping: September 2019 Price: $51.99 US/¥6,912 ? Set Contents Astronaut The blue space suit was intended for use by the doctors frozen in hibernation aboard the Discovery. The helmet visor depicts a reflection of the electronic eye of HAL 9000 computer.

Figures sold separately. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co.

About X-Plus

X-Plus is manufacturer for popular character and franchise figures, such as Godzilla, Dragon Ball, Ultraman, as well as many others. They have many limited edition items that customers can only buy through their online shop, Shonen-Ric.