Detailed Figure Stands Over 3 Feet Tall; Costs $1,000 Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Official Site: Premium Bandai (Japan) Premium Bandai commemorates the 50th anniversary of the original ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67) television series, with the Ultimate Modeling Series SP: Ultraman figure. The new large-scale figure is based on ULtraman`s C-type design as seen in the final episodes of the show.

The Ultimate Modeling Series is a line of figures standing 1 meter (3.3. feet). The large size allows for more accurate replication of details from the original character suits and props such as production wear and tear, subtle changes in color, and sculpting of the suits and masks. Previous Ultimate Modeling Series entries include Ultraman A-type, Ultra Seven, and Ultraman Jack from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN (???????????, Kaettekita Urutoraman, 1971-72). The Ultraman C-Type prototype was produced by Tsuburaya Productions LIGHT SCULPTURE STUDIO (LSS), the company`s visual effects and modeling division. Established in 2008, LSS has expanded to designing character merchandise for Tsuburaya and other companies. Sculpting was supervised by Fuyuki Shinada, FX supervisor and monster maker for GODZILLA VS BIOLLANTE (??? VS ?????, Gojira Tai Biorante, 1989), GODZILLA, MOTHRA, KING GHIDORAH: GIANT MONSTERS ALL-OUT ATTACK (?????????????? ??????, Gojira Mosura Kingu Gidora: Daikaijuu Sookoogeki, 2001), MEGA MONSTER BATTLE ULTRA GALAXY: THE MOVIE (?????? ???????? THE MOVIE, Daikaiju Batoru Urutora Ginga Densetsu THE MOVIE, 2009), ULTRAMAN SAGA (?????????, Urutoraman Saga, 2012) and NEO ULTRA Q (???????Q, Neo Urutora Kyuu, 2013). Features of the Ultimate Modeling Series SP: Ultraman C-type figure include... ? The silver colors are in slightly different shades to reproduce the different materials used for Ultraman`s face and body. ? The left and right arms have different thicknesses. The upper right arm of the actual C-type suit had a double structure, making it bigger than the left. ? Small protrusions on the color timer at the 4:00 and 10 o`clock positions. ? Damage to the dorsal fin which occurred during filming of the show. ? The red on the back of Ultraman`s head is a slightly different shade than elsewhere on his body. ? The fine stitch pattern of Ultraman`s boots. This item is sold exclusively by the Premium Bandai website and ZEEM Online Shop and will not be available from retail stores. ZEEM is also offering a Gold Version of the figure. Manufactured in China. Recommended for fans and collectors age 15 years and older.

Ultimate Modeling Series SP Ultraman C-Type Drama Color Ver. /????????SP?????????????????Ver. Manufacturer: Bandai Co., Ltd. Sales Agent: Plex Co., Ltd. Item No.: 1000105832 Product Size: Height Approximately 1 Meter (3.3 Feet) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Shipping: January 2017 Price: ¥108,000 (Approximately $1017.86 US, Tax Included)

Ultimate Modeling Series SP Ultraman C-Type Gold Ver. /????????SP ?????????? ????Ver. Manufacturer: Bandai Co., Ltd. Sales Agents: Plex Co., Ltd., ZEEM Online Shop Item No.: 103497066 Product Size: Height Approximately 1 Meter (3.3 Feet) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Shipping: December 2016 Price: ¥108,000 (Approximately $1017.86 US, Tax Included)