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 anime figures scheduled for release in June 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.

Ultra Daikaiju Series 5000: Gavora /???????????5000 ??? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Length Approximately 27cm (10.6 Inches) Product Material: PVC (Figure), Paper (Card) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2020 Price: ¥5,500 (Approximately $51.32 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Gavora Card In 1983, Bandai launched the Ultra Collection of soft vinyl figures based on heroes and monsters from the Ultraman franchise. Bandai and X-Plus are now teaming up for the Ultra Daikaiju 5000* Series, a new figure line featuring Ultra Monsters that were not included in the earlier Ultra Collection. The second wave for the Ultra Daikaiju 5000 Series once again contains two figures, including the Uranium Monster Gavora that first appeared in ULTRAMAN Episode 9: LIGHTNING OPERATION (??????, Denk?sekka Sakusen). Gavora, characterized by its large mouth and six fins around its head, is one of a handful of early Ultra Monster designs created by modifying the Baragon suit from Toho`s FRANKENSTEIN CONQUERS THE WORLD (???????????????????, Furankenshutain Tai Chitei Kaij? Baragon). The figure is produced in scale with the older line, and comes with the traditional tagged character card. This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai. It will not be available from retail stores. *The 5000 in the series title refers to the figure price before taxes.

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Ultra Daikaiju Series 5000: Muruchi /???????????5000 ??? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 19cm (7.5 Inches) Product Material: PVC (Figure), Paper (Card) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2020 Price: ¥5,500 (Approximately $51.32 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Muruchi Card Also coming from the Ultra Daikaiju 5000 Series in June is the Giant Fish Monster Muruchi. The aggressive sea kaiju first appeared in RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 33: THE MONSTER TAMER AND THE BOY (???????, Kaij? Tsukai to Sh?nen). This "Japan Exclusive Item" is sold online by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai. It will not be available from retail stores.

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Deforeal Series: SpaceGodzilla / ?????? ??????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height to Tip of Crest Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2020 Price: ¥8,800 (Approximately $82.11 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents SpaceGodzilla Limited Edition Price: $92.89 US/¥11,000 (Tax Included) Light Up Unit Material: ABS ? Limited Edition Contents SpaceGodzilla Light Up Unit Created from Godzilla cells in space, the titular foe from from GODZILLA VS SPACEGODZILLA (???VS???????, Gojira Tai Sup?sugojira, 1994) comes to the Deforeal Series of palm-sized vinyl figures in June. The DefoReal Series combines the cute “super deformed” look with more realistic features to create an ultra-unique design. Although the dimensions of SpaceGodzilla`s body have been altered, the details from the film, such as the distinctive crystals on each shoulder and the crest on its head, are faithfully recreated. X-Plus’ Shonen-RIC website and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of SpaceGodzilla with an exclusive illumination feature for the figure`s eyes, crest and shoulder crystals. The light up function requires 2 AA batteries (sold separately).

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Daikaiju Series: Redkiller -- Shonen-RIC Exclusive /??????? ?????? ???? Product Size: Height to Tip of Horns Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: June 2020 Price: ¥15,620 (Approximately $145.75 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Redkiller Body Redkiller Tail The Boomerang Monster Redkiller from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 46: WITH ANGER IN THIS BLOW (???????????, Kono Ichigeki ni Ikari o Komete) joins the Daikaiju Series! This figure accurately replicates the monster`s design, from the curved weapons on its limbs and head to the block-shaped patterning on its back. Redkiller is a “Japan Exclusive Item” item sold by Shonen-RIC, and will not be available from retail stores.

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Deforeal Series: Burning Godzilla (2019) -- General Distribution Version / ?????? ?????????(2019) ????? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches), Length Approximately 21cm (8.3 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: June 2020 Price: ¥8,250 (Approximately $76.98 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla The DefoReal Series presents their second figure of Godzilla from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS (2019). This figure depicts the powered up "Burning Godzilla" that defeated King Ghidorah at the film`s climax. Shonen-RIC will release a Limited Edition version of this figure at a later date.

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Daikaiju Series: Ultraman Leo Ver. 2 /??????? ???????? Ver.2 Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Support Arm) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: June 2020 Price: Price: ¥11,000 (Approximately $102.64 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Leo Limited Edition Price: ¥14,300 (Approximately $133.43 US, Tax Included) Display Stand Material: MBS ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Leo Light-Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual Ultraman Leo returns to the Daikaiju Series with a new sculpt! This "Version 2" figure is based on Ultra Hero`s appearance in the first half of the ULTRAMAN LEO television series, and depicts Leo in a fighting pose with his his left arm outstretched. Ultraman Leo Ver. 2 is a “Japan Exclusive Item” item. Shonen-RIC is offering a Limited Edition with a built-in LED light system for Leo`s eyes and color timer. By turning the switch, the color timer can be changed from solid blue to blinking red. The light-up gimmick uses two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

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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.