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 May 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: Mothra (2019) / ?????? ???(2019) Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Antenna Height Approximately 9cm (3.5 Inches), Wingtip Height Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches), Width Approximately 24cm (9.4 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS (Figure), MBS (Support Parts, Stand), Iron (Support Pole) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥11,550 (Approximately $107.43 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mothra Support Parts Support Pole Stand Limited Edition Price: $97.53 US/¥11,550 (Tax Included) ? Limited Edition Contents Mothra Support Parts Support Pole Stand X-Plus` DefoReal Series completes their set of the four main Titans from GODZILLA: KING OF THE MONSTERS with Mothra 2019. This figure of the Monsterverse version of Mothra features an oversized head with a small body and big wings, reproducing and deforming the form of the theatrical monster. X-Plus’ Shonen-RIC website and Toho’s official Godzilla Store are offering a Limited Edition version of Mothra with open mandibles and the blue-white wing coloring shown in the climactic final battle of the movie.

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Daikaiju Series: Re-Sabotendar -- Shonen-RIC Exclusive /??????? ??????(??) ???? Product Size: Height to Tip of Horn Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥17,820 (Approximately $72.73 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Sabotendar Body Sabotendar Tail The Cactus Terrible-Monster Re-Sabotendar finally joins the Daikaiju Series! Sabotendar first appeared, and was defeated, in ULTRAMAN ACE Episode 12: THE RED FLOWER OF A VICIOUS CACTUS (??????????, Saboten Jigok? no Akai Hana). The monster was later returned in ULTRAMAN TARO Episode 30: REVENGE OF THE MONSTER ARMY! (???????, Gyakush?! Kaij? Gundan) as Re-Sabotendar (Reconstructed Sabotendar), part of team of revived monsters that hunted down Ultraman Taro. X-Plus` figure accurately depicts the Re-Sabotendar design and green and yellow coloration. The numerous thorns on its body made it difficult to reproduce in soft vinyl, but the sculptors were able to include the fine details by splitting the figure into more parts than is the norm. The “Japan Exclusive Item” item is sold by Shonen-RIC, and will not be available from retail stores.

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DefoReal Series: Kamen Rider Den-O Sword Form /?????? ???????? ??????? -- ??????????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 12cm (4.7 Inches) Material: PVC (Figure), MBS (Display Stand) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥6,600 (Approximately $60.40 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kamen Rider DEn-O Display Stand Instruction Manual Kamen Rider Den-O`s Sword Form from the eighth Heisei Rider television series, MASKED RIDER DEN-O (????????, Kamen Raid? Den`?, 2007-08), comes to the DefoReal Series. The palm-sized Kamen Rider Den-O comes with compound eyes molded in translucent plastic that glow red when the figure is placed on his display stand. The light-up gimmick requires requires two LR44 button batteries (sold separately). This item is sold exclusively by Shonen-RIC and Premium Bandai and will not be available from retail stores.

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Gigantic Series: Mechagodzilla (1974) /??????????? ?????(1974)

Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 49cm (19.3 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS, MBS (Figure), PVC (Base) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Modeling: Kaibutsuya Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥55,000 (Approximately $511.56 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Mechagodzilla Body Mechagodzilla Tail Base Limited Edition Price: ¥57,200 (Approximately $483.00 US, Tax Included) Light Up Unit Material: ABS ? Set Contents Mechagodzilla Body Mechagodzilla Tail Base Light Up Unit Instruction Manual A giant Toho monster other than Godzilla is finally joining the Gigantic Series! The original Mechagodzilla has arrived, straight out of the 1974 film GODZILLA VS MECHAGODZILLA (?????????, Mekagojira Taui Mekagojira). The robot weapon modeled after Godzilla is reproduced in tremendous size, standing more than one and half feet tall. The Shonen-RIC Limited Edition version comes with a bonus illumination feature for Mechagodzilla’s eyes and chest panel. The light up gimmick requires two AA batteries (sold separately).

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Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION: Ultraman Neos /??? ULTRA NEW GENERATION ????????? Manufacturer: Plex Co., Ltd. Product Size: Height Approximately 22cm (8.7 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥11,550 (Approximately $107.43 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Ultraman Neos Limited Edition Price: ¥14,850 (Approximately $138.12 US, Tax Included) Material: MBS, EVA, TPU (Display Stand and Support Arm) ? Limited Edition Contents Ultraman Neos Light Up Display Stand Support Arm Instruction Manual Ultraman Neos is the latest addition to the Daikaiju Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION figure line. The star of the straight-to-video series ULTRAMAN NEOS (?????????, Urutoraman Neosu, 2000-01), he is a member of Hero Command, an elite group of the Inter Galactic Defense Force from the Land of Light. Shonen-RIC is offering a Limited Edition Ultraman Neos that comes with a display stand featuring a gimmick that illuminates the figure`s eyes and Color Timer. The light up feature uses two LR44 coin batteries (sold separately).

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Daikaiju Series: Black End -- Shonen-RIC Exclusive /??????? ??????? ????

Product Size: Height to Tip of Horns Approximately 28cm (11 Inches), Length Approximately 53cm (20.9 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: May 2020 Price: ¥20,900 (Approximately $194.27 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Black End Body Black End Tail Instruction Manual Featured in the last episode of ULTRAMAN LEO, Episode 51: THE TERRIFYING SAUCER CREATURE SERIES! FAREWELL, LEO! SETTING OF THE SUN (???????????????????????????????), Ky?fu no Enban Seibutsu Shir?zu! Say?nara Reo! Taiy? e no Tabidachi), Black End is the largest and strongest Saucer Creature unleashed against Earth by Commander Black. With long deadly horns, a flexible tail and dangerous colors of black and red, Black End was a ferocious final enemy for Ultraman Leo. The monster`s size is reflected in this X-Plus figure, which measures more than 20 inches from the point of its horns to the tip of the tail. It is the largest Ultraman Monster yet released in the Daikaiju Series! The “Japan Exclusive Item” item is sold by Shonen-RIC, and will not be 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.