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    On April 19th, Wacko / Soap Plant in Los Angeles will be selling a Glitter Red Gigantor Hikari Exclusive Sofubi Figure and hosting an in-store appearance by Fred Ladd, American producer of GIGANTOR, ASTRO BOY and KIMBA! TM & © Entercolor Technologies Corp.

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    Source: William Winckler Productions, Wacko / Soap Plant press release Special Thanks to William Winckler Glitter Red Gigantor Hikari Sofubi Exclusive USA Toy Release & Signing Party with Fred Ladd Sunday, April 19, 2015, 3-6pm Wacko / Soap Plant 4633 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90027 323-663-0122 Fred Ladd, the “Father of American Anime” will be making an in-store appearance at Wacko / Soap Plant to promote the new Funko GIGANTOR Hikari vinyl robots on Sunday, April 19th, between 3:00 pm ~ 6:00 pm. This is a very rare opportunity to meet, and have merchandise signed by the man who introduced Japanese animated cartoons to North America. Mr. Ladd is one of the true pioneers from the Golden Age of Television and recently celebrated his 88th birthday. Fred will autograph any Funko GIGANTOR toy purchased at Wacko for FREE. For any other GIGANTOR item (Japanese

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for GUNDAM figures and collectibles coming from Bandai Hobby Nations in May and June 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Master Grade 1/100: Hyaku-Shiki Ver 2.0/MG 1/100 ??Ver2.0 (????Z????) Created to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the MOBILE SUIT ZETA GUNDAM (?????????, Kidoo Senshi Zeeta Gandamu, 1985-1986) TV series and complete the Gundam Team trio of the Zeta Gundam and Gundam MK II, the Hyaku-Shiki re-appears in the MG line! Featuring a slimmer profile with stylish new proportion, it contains under-gated parts to reduce visible cut marks and a special finish over the plastic to replicate its fantastic gold appearance! The vestigial transformation in the legs

    Gorosaurus tears into a Trilopod in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Sneak Peek at the Next Issue of IDW`s Godzilla Comic Book Series! Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22. The issue -- featuring Toho favorites Godzilla, Gorosaurus, Mechagodzilla, Moguera, Baragon, King Caesar, Mothra, Jet Jaguar, Battra and SpaceGodzilla plus the new Trilopod monsters -- will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, March 25th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #22 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Matt Frank Inks Assist: Mostafa Moussa Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Chris Mowry and Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Josh Perez Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow In-Store Date: March 25, 2015 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ Lucy and Woods journey to find King

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2012 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Production Committee

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    Collectible to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim In May, the heavy bomber that almost destroyed the Yamato featured in SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199 (???????2199, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199, aka STAR BLAZERS 2199) will be featured in the Mecha Collection lineup from Bandai Hobby! The iconic drill missile included with this kit is in scale with the Mecha Collection Yamato (sold separately) and can be displayed to recreate that launching scene! Display stand included. STAR BLAZERS 2199 Mecha Collection #17: Garlent/ ???????????????2199 No.17 ???? Product Size: Length Approximately 4 Inches Package Size: Approximately 6 Inches x 3.25 Inches x 1.5 Inch Material: Plastic Shipping: May 2015 (Japan), June 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Bandy Hobby (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥432 (Japan), $4.99 (United States) EAN: 4543112967053 SKU: BAN196705 ? Set Contents Schderg 4 Runners Display Stand Assembly Instructions

    Left:Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25 cover mockup by Matt Frank. Right: Jeff Zornow`s Subscription Variant cover. Images courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Double-Sized Final Issue Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer IDW Publishing has announced solicitations for Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25, the double-sized mega-final issue coming to comic book shops and retailers in June 2015. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #25 Writer: Chris Mowry Artists: Matt Frank and Jeff Zornow Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Matt Frank Tentative In-Store Date: June 2015 Pages: 48 Cover Price: $7.99 MFSTFSFJ The incredible finale to the longest-running Godzilla series ever is here! The final battle between the monsters of Earth and the Cryog forces will prove deadly for many. Will Earth survive? Subscription Variant Cover: Jeff Zornow For subscription customers only... a variant cover from Jeff Zornow! About IDW Publishing IDW is an award-winning publisher of comic books, graphic novels and trade paperbacks, based in San Diego, California. Renowned for its diverse catalog of licensed and independent

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © PRODUCTION REED 1985

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. Official Site: sentinel-toys.com (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim The Super Beast Machine God from the anime series DANCOUGA (?????????, Choojuu Kishin Dankuuga, 1985) is at last coming to the "METAMOR-FORCE" series known for its transforming and combining gimmick. Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for the upcoming release from Sen-Ti-Nel Co., Ltd. The 3-stage transformation for each beast machine and the 4-unit combination -- along with that of Daigan -- have been faithfully recreated while retaining Dancouga`s dynamic proportion. This combinable toy includes diecast materials, and the action gimmicks are fantastic and charming... as it is called, this is "the ultimate DANCOUGA". Designed by Yuuki Nakamura and painted by Yoji Hayakawa, this set includes the main figure, Dankuken, Daigan, transformable flying booster, non-transformable roar head, plus diecast-made bonus parts for the overseas version

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    Join Hello Kitty and Her Friends in a Fun New Box Set Featuring Six Full-Color Editions Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of anime and manga in North America, previews a special treat for the ardent Hello Kitty fan and pop culture aficionado with the release in September of the first-ever Hello Kitty Graphic Novel Box Set. Set to be published under the company’s Perfect Square imprint, the forthcoming Box Set will contain all six Hello Kitty original graphic novels released to date and will come packaged in an illustrated slip case. The Hello Kitty Original Graphic Novel Box Set is rated ‘A’ for All Ages and will carry an MSRP of $39.99 U.S. / CAN. Perfect Square’s Hello Kitty titles depict whimsical, full-color adventures of the iconic Sanrio character and

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. is proud to announce Bandai`s Tamashii Nations Movie Realization STAR WARS (?? MOVIE REALIZATION ???????) line will be officially available in North America! The Movie Realization brand takes the theme of movies and infuses that concept into high quality figures. Top creators "re-arrange" characters from films... and the secret ingredient? All figures have an added pinch of "wa" (Japanese style) that makes for a one and only, completely unique design. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Movie Realization Samurai General Darth Vader/ ?? MOVIE REALIZATION ??? ??????? An exquisitely rendered figure of Darth Vader portrayed as a Japan feudal era Samurai General. A unique artistic interpretation master crafted by

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    Double Shot of Blood Mary and Honey So Sweet Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest publisher, distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, announces the acquisition of two new shojo manga series -- Blood Mary, by Akaza Samamiya, and Honey So Sweet, by Amu Meguro. Both titles will be published in English under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint. They will also be available digitally via VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App, as well as from select VIZ Media content partners’ proprietary digital platforms. Blood Mary will launch in December; Honey So Sweet is scheduled to debut in January 2016. Creator Akaza Samamiya’s Blood Mary is a heart-pounding tale of an unorthodox allegiance between

    Photos courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai Toho monster figures produced for the American "Bandai Creation" line have been released in Japan under the "Movie Monster EX Series" moniker. Movie Monster EX Series: King Ghidorah/ ??????????????? ?????? King Ghidorah figure from GODZILLA, MOTHRA, AND KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira, Mosura, Kingughidora: Daikaiju Soshingeki, 2001). Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 1000095981 Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (Approximately 7.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Release Date: February 14, 2015 Price: ¥1,728 (Approximately $14.44 US) Movie Monster EX Series: Godzilla 1968/ ??????????????? ??????? Godzilla figure from DESTROY ALL MONSTERS (?????, Kaiju Soshingeki, 1968). Manufacturer: Bandai Item No.: 1000095982 Product Size: Height Approximately 180mm (Approximately 7.1 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Release Date: February 14, 2015 Price: ¥1,728 (Approximately $14.44 US) Movie Monster EX Series: Mechagodzilla / ??????????????? ????? Original Mechagodzilla

    Godzilla battles Biollante in Godzilla: Cataclysm, coming next week in a collected edition from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of their trade paperback collection of the Godzilla: Cataclysm mini-series. The five part series is scripted by acclaimed writer Cullen Bunn (The Sixth Gun, Venom) with artwork from Russ Manning Award nominee Dave Wachter (Breath of Bones, Night of 1000 Wolves). The Godzilla: Cataclysm TPB will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, March 11th. Godzilla: Cataclysm TPB Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Dave Wachter Letterer: Chris Mowry Editor: Bobby Curnow Collection Editors: Justin Eisinger and Alonzo Simon Cover: Dave Wachter In-Store Date: March 11, 2015 Pages: 124 Cover Price: $19.99 ISBN: 978-1-63140-242-5 Years have passed since the monster apocalypse nearly destroyed mankind. Now it is merely a distant, nightmarish memory for Hiroshi, an elder in one of the few remaining tribes

    Funko will be releasing figures based on the classic anime series GIGANTOR. Photos courtesy of William Winckler Productions. TM & © Entercolor Technologies Corp.

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    New Product and Video Releases from Fred Ladd / Entercolor Technologies Corp. Source: William Winckler Productions Special Thanks to William Winckler A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE American toy company Funko has licensed the classic black and white, 1960`s GIGANTOR TV series property for all new GIGANTOR merchandise, from writer/producer/director Fred Ladd (GIGANTOR, KIMBA THE WHITE LION, ASTRO-BOY) and his company Entercolor Technologies Corp., thru GIGANTOR official merchandise licensing agent William Winckler Productions, Inc. Fred Ladd / Entercolor Technologies Corp. is the owner of the classic GIGANTOR TV series and its merchandising for all English speaking world territories, and has owned and exercised all English speaking rights since the 1960`s. Funko will be producing 7-8 inch tall HIKARI Japanese Vinyl Robot Figures, 4-inch tall Pop! style Vinyl Robot Figures, and 3-inch tall Mini Blind Box Vinyl Figures from the GIGANTOR series. The HIKARI vinyls are all "hand-made"

    Burning Godzilla Bank. Photo courtesy of Diamond Select Toys. © 2015 Diamond Select Toys. GODZILLA and the character design are trademarks of Toho Co., Ltd. © 1995, 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Diamond Select Toys press release Special Thanks to Zach Oat It’s a big New Toy Day for Diamond Select Toys! Hitting comic shops today are a whole bunch of new products, including banks, Minimates, bottle openers and action figures based on Godzilla, Aliens, Star Trek, My Little Pony and the films of Kevin Smith! Pick them up at your local comic shop, or order online from your favorite retailer! Find your nearest comic shop at findcomicshop. Godzilla Classic Godzilla Metal Bottle Opener A Diamond Select Toys Release! From out of the burning sun it came, a monster called... Thirst! Godzilla stands ready to defeat Thirst with this 4" solid metal bottle opener, which will pry off a bottle cap easier than Godzilla tearing the roof off of a skyscraper. When Thirst has been defeated, simply hang the King of all Monsters on

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin. Chogokin Hello Kitty (Red Stripe Ver.) © 1976, 2015 SANRIO CO., LTD. APPROVAL NO.S555155 Chogokin Hello Kitty (Blue Ver.) © 1976, 2014 SANRIO CO.,LTD.

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for two Chogokin Hello Kitty releases from Bandai Tamashii Nations. This ultimate combination of Japan cute and cool brings together the adorable Hello Kitty and awesome diecast robot line -- Chogokin (means "super alloy"in Japanese). Chogokin Hello Kitty portrays this beloved character as a robot that can be piloted by Hello Kitty herself -- small Hello Kitty can sit (sideways of course) in the cockpit in the head area. The Hello Kitty robot features diecast and can be transformed in to three different modes: Drive Mode -- wheels on her legs let you "drive" her on surfaces. Attach the accessory ribbon to her back for Flight Mode. The ribbon disassembles to create fins for her feet for Dive Mode. Three eye mode

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    Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for GUNDAM figures and collectibles coming from Bandai Hobby Nations in April and May 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Real Grade 1/144 00 Raiser/RG 1/144 GN-000+GNR-010 ????????? (????????00) Utilizing real world technology to interpret the futuristic elements of the Gundam universe, the Real Grade series presents its version of the 00 Raiser from the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM 00 (????????00???????,Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Daburu Oo, 2007-2009) animated series. The iconic GN drives which act as both an energy transmission and propulsion system are modeled on the designs of the high voltage power transmission lines and propulsion systems found on real world exploration satellites. The 0 Raiser support craft has been

    Image courtesy of VIZ Media. © 2014 AYA KANNO / AKITASHOTEN

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    New Series by the Creator of Otomen Based on Shakespeare’s Richard III Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, delivers an engrossing new series from one of the most exciting voices in contemporary manga with the launch of Requiem of the Rose King on March 10th. Inspired by an early draft of William Shakespeare’s Richard III, one of literature’s most famous and polarizing political dramas, Requiem of the Rose King was created by Aya Kanno, widely known for her previous manga series Blank Slate and Otomen (both published by VIZ Media). Requiem of the Rose King is rated ‘T’ for Teens and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN. Future volumes of the continuing series are scheduled to be published

    The Gargantuas Sanda and Gaira battle the alien Trilopods in Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #21, coming next week from IDW. Image courtesy of IDW Publishing. © 2015 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Sneak Peek at the Latest Issue of IDW`s Godzilla Comic Book Series! Source: IDW Publishing Special Thanks to Kahlil Schweitzer A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE IDW Publishing has provided SciFi Japan with an exclusive preview of the first five pages from Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #21. The issue -- featuring Godzilla, Rodan, Baragon, Sanda, Gaira, Kumonga, Zilla, Battra, Gorosaurus, King Caesar, Kumonga, Mechagodzilla, Megaguirus, Moguera, Mothra, SpaceGodzilla and the new Trilopod monsters -- will be available from comic shops and retailers on Wednesday, March 4th. Godzilla: Rulers of Earth #21 Story: Chris Mowry and Matt Frank Writer: Chris Mowry Artist: Jeff Zornow Colors: Priscilla Tramontano Letterer: Shawn Lee Editor: Bobby Curnow Cover: Jeff Zornow Subscription Variant Cover: Matt Frank, Colors by Tommy Shelton In-Store Date: March 4, 2015 Pages: 32 Cover Price: $3.99 MFSTFSFJ The Trilopods arrive, and no monster is safe! As the Cryog Emperor

    Photo courtesy of Bandai Co., Ltd. Godzilla and Biollante TM & © TOHO CO., LTD.

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. The winner of this battle will be mankind`s greatest enemy... Bandai and X-Plus are partnering on a limited edition Godzilla 1989 & Biollante Light Up Ver. Set from GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989). The abdomen of the Biollante figure and the dorsal fins of Godzilla come with built-in, battery operated light up gimmicks. Biollante`s internal light can also be switched to flashing mode with the flip of a switch. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and will not be available from retail stores or X-Plus` own Shounen Ric site. Orders are limited to 1 per customer. Toho Large Monsters Series: Godzilla 1989 & Biollante Light Up Ver. Set - Premium Bandai Limited Edition /????????? ???1989 & ????? ??Ver.??? ???????????? Distributor: Bandai Co., Ltd. Manufacturer: X Plus Co., Ltd. Production: Plex Co., Ltd. Specifications: Painted;

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © 2012 Space Battleship Yamato 2199 Production Committee

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    Collectible to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Special Thanks to Xavier Lim In April, Bandai Hobby will release the multilayer aircraft carrier Schderg from SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO 2199 (???????2199, Uchuu Senkan Yamato 2199, aka STAR BLAZERS 2199) as part of their Mecha Collection plastic model kit line. One of the ships of the Domeller fleet, the Schderg features its own personal display base and measures approximately 4” long. Assembly instructions are printed on the box back. Mecha Collection #16: Schderg/ ???????? ???????2199 No.16 ????? Product Size: Length Approximately 4 Inches Package Size: Approximately 6 Inches x 3 Inches x 1 Inch Material: Plastic Shipping: April 2015 (Japan), May 2015 (United States) Distributed by: Bandy Hobby (Japan), Bluefin (United States) Price: ¥432 (Japan), $5.99 (United States) ? Set Contents Schderg 4 Runners Display Base Assembly Instructions For more

    Images courtesy of VIZ Media. Claymore © 2001 by Norihiro Yagi/SHUEISHA Inc. Rosario + Vampire © 2004 by Akihisa Ikeda/SHUEISHA Inc.

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    Sets to Feature Entire Series Runs With Exclusive Premium Items Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, details two substantial forthcoming manga releases set for the Fourth Quarter that feature new complete series box sets for Claymore and Rosario + Vampire. Both sets will be published under the Shonen Jump Advanced imprint and will arrive in time for the start of the 2015 Holiday shopping season. The Claymore complete series box set releases in October and will include Volumes 1-27 of creator Norihiro Yagi’s epic medieval action saga. Claymore is a riveting, multi-arc, character-driven action story that has been a New York Times manga bestseller. The Rosario + Vampire set debuts in November and will contain BOTH “seasons” of creator Akihisa Ikeda’s acclaimed high school

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