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 nearly 100 daikaiju-sized photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in April 2020. 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.

DefoReal Series: Godzilla (1999) / ?????? ???(1999) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches), Width Approximately 10cm (3.9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Release Date: April 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $61.43 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Limited Edition Price: S65.02 US/¥7,700 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Godzilla Lower Jaw Boat The Godzilla design from GODZILLA 2000 (???2000 ?????, Gojira Nisen Mireniamu, 1999) comes to the popular DefoReal Series. Compared to earlier incarnations of the King of the Monsters, the 1999 Godzilla had a more reptilian body and oversized, sharper dorsal fins. Those features have been faithfully recreated in this palm-sized figure while maintaining a perfect balance between cuteness and awesomeness. Shonen-RIC and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version that includes an interchangeable lower jaw and miniature boat so Godzilla can be posed to recreate the opening title sequence from the movie.

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DefoReal Series: Orga / ?????? ??? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Orga Size: Height Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches), Length Approximately 22cm (8.7 Inches) Millennian Size: Height Approximately 7cm (2.8 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Release Date: April 2020 Price: ¥8,800 (Approximately $81.91 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Orga Millennian In tandem with the DefoReal release of Godzilla 1999 comes Orga, Godzilla’s first enemy from the Millennium Series. The General Distribution version of this figure depicts the alien kaiju`s Phase I appearance. After absorbing “Organizer G1,” the substance which provides Godzilla his self-regeneration ability, the alien Millennians were able to recreate their physical form. But they were unable to control Godzilla’s genetic material, and their body was transformed into a gigantic monster. Orga comes with a bonus Millennian mini figure.

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DefoReal Series: Orga -- Limited Edition / ?????? ??? ??? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Head Height Approximately 15cm (5.1 Inches), Dorsal Height Approximately 16cm (6.3 Inches), Length Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Release Date: April 2020 Price: $102.17 US/¥12,100 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Orga X-Plus’ Shonen-RIC website and the Godzilla Store are selling an exclusive Limited Edition version of the DefoReal Orga. While most Limited Editions offer a bonus feature or alternate coloring, the LE Orga has a completely different sculpt from the General Distribution version. This figure shows the monster`s Phase II design, as it further mutated while absorbing greater quantities of Godzilla’s Organizer G1. Orga`s body is covered in Godzilla-style scales and features dorsal spikes as well as a massive gaping maw with which it attempts to swallow the King of the Monsters whole. Orga`s mouth is made of extra-soft vinyl, making it easy for collectors to combine it with the DefoReal Godzilla 1999 figure (sold separately) to recreate the memorable climax of their battle in GODZILLA 2000. This figure is not available from retail stores.

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Daikaiju Series Daiei Special Effects: Gamera (1999) Damage Ver. -- Shonen-RIC Exclusive /??? ????? ???(1999) ????Ver. ???? Product Size: Height Approximately 19cm (7.5 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Release Date: April 2020 Price: $139.33 US/¥16,500 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gamera Body Gamera Tail Replacement Right Arm Ayana Hirasaka Instruction Manual The aggressive Gamera design from GAMERA 3: REVENGE OF IRIS (???3 ?????????, Gamera 3: Jyashin Iris Kakusei, 1999), the finale to the 1990s Gamera Trilogy, returns to the Daikaiju Series!* Also known as "G3", this Gamera has stronger, sharper details than were seen in the two previous films. Working under the supervision of license holder Kadokawa Pictures, X-Plus` sculptors have carefully recreated the monster`s appearance from the climactic battle at Kyoto Station, with Gamera continuing to fight even while enduring severe injuries from Iris` attacks. To further reenact the final battle at Kyoto Station, this set includes a removable Ayana Hirasaka encased inside one of his foe`s organs. Gamera also comes with a replaceable right arm to recreate his lethal "Vanishing Fist" technique. This item is a Shonen-RIC exclusive and will not be available from retail stores. Fans in Japan were able to preorder the figure at the DNA Heisei Gamera Special Effects Exhibition, held December 13, 2019 at the Japan Kogakuin University College in Kamata, Tokyo. *This product uses part of the same mold as the Daikaiju Series: Gamera 1999 figure released in December 2018.

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Gigantic Series: Ultraman (C Type) Still Color Ver. /??????(C???) ???????Ver. Product Size: Height Approximately 50cm (19.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), Iron (Support Arm), MBS (Support Parts, Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Prototype Sculptor: Kenji Seki Shipping: April 2020 Price: ¥20,000 (Approximately $186.16 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Display Stand Support Parts (Short/Long) Support Arms (A/B) Instruction Manual First released in September 2016, the Gigantic Series: Ultraman (C Type) is being reissued with a new color scheme. The figure is now painted with bluish silver and vermilion colors to replicate the look of classic publicity photos for the original ULTRAMAN (??????, Urutoraman, 1966-67) television series. Standing over a foot and a half tall, this figure depicts the third design of Ultraman as seen in the final episodes of the series. The sculpt faithfully reproduces every little detail, from the precise curves of the hero`s mask to the wrinkles of the bodysuit. The Gigantic Series: Ultraman comes with a light-up feature for the figure’s eyes and color timer (which can be switched from blue to blinking red). The light-up gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately). This “Japan Exclusive Item” is sold online by Shonen-RIC. It is not available from retail stores.

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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.