X-Plus Monster Figure Lineup for March 2020

Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Zanika and Doragory © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS. KONG: SKULL ISLAND © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

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 monster figures scheduled for release in March 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.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Kong 2.0 Soft Vinyl Statue /??? 2.0 ??? ????? Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA9006 Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches), Depth Approximately 35cm (13.8 Inches), Width Approximately 15cm (5.9 Inches) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: March 2020 Price: $154.00 US/¥19,140 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong The soft vinyl statue of King Kong from the 2017 movie, KONG: SKULL ISLAND, is manufactured by X-Plus` Hong Kong-based subsidiary, Star Ace Toys, Ltd. Featuring the protector of Skull Island in a defiant roar with arms outstretched wide, this piece is meticulously sculpted to show the rage in his face, all the detail of his hair and the battle scars across his chest. Kong is painted by hand to bring out all of the incredible nuances of his expression and recreate the realism that makes the figure look alive.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Standard figure. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Contents of the Deluxe Limited Edition. Photo courtesy of X-Plus. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Kong 2.0 Soft Vinyl Statue Deluxe Limited Edition /??? 2.0 ??? ????????????? Manufacturer: Star Ace Toys Product Code: SA9005 Product Size: Figure Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches), Length Approximately 18cm (7 Inches), Width Approximately 11cm (4.3 Inches); Diorama Base Height Approximately 3cm (1.2 Inches) Material: PVC, ABS Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Closed Box Shipping: March 2020 Price: $194.00 US/¥23,980 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Kong Diorama Base The Kong 2.0 Deluxe Soft Vinyl Statue features a diorama base with the remnants of a ship, and Kong holding a ship’s propeller with the chain wrapped around his arm.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. KONG: SKULL ISLAND and all related characters and elements © Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Daikaiju Series: Zanika -- Shonen-RIC Exclusive /??????? ??? ???? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm (9 Inches) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Material: PVC Shipping: March 2020 Price: ¥15,950 (Approximately $145.23 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Zanika The Cancer Monster Zanika from RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Episode 23: SPIT OUT THE STARS, DARK MONSTER! (???? ??????!, Anko? Kaij? Sei wo Hakidake!)* joins the Daikaiju Series in March. Zanika is an alien that fled to Earth after its star was eaten by the Dark Monster Vacumon. Initially perceived as a threat, Zanika is attacked by Ultraman Jack and MAT. But the Ultraman realizes his mistake and turns his attention to Vacumon before it can reach Earth. X-Plus` Zanika figure faithfully replicates the monster`s sad expression. The “Japan Exclusive Item” item is sold by Shonen-RIC, and will not be available from retail stores. *This episode is included in the new RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Blu-ray sets from Mill Creek.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Toho Daikaiju Series: Godzilla (2016) Frozen Ver. /??????????????2016???Ver. Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Head Height Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches), Tip of Tail Height Approximately 37cm (14.6 Inches), Length Approximately 44cm (17.3 Inches) Figure Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: March 2020 Price: ¥20,350 (Approximately $185.29 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Godzilla Body Godzilla Tail The frozen version of Godzilla shown during the climax of SHIN GODZILLA (??????, Shin Gojira, 2016) is the latest addition to the Toho Daikaiju Series. At the tip of the tail are several of Shin Godzilla`s 5th Form, humanoids with dorsal fins and tails. Some are posed with their head in the hands, others rearing back and screaming. This item is sold by Premium Bandai, Shonen-RIC and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. TM & © TOHO CO.,LTD.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

Daikaiju Series: Doragory Light Up Ver. -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /????????????? ??Ver.???? Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm (10.2 Inches) Figure Material: PVC (Figure), ABS, PE, PVC (Light Up Unit) Specifications: Complete Painted Figure; Some Assembly Required Shipping: March 2020 Price: ¥16,500 (Approximately $150.24 US, Tax Included) ? Set Contents Doragory Light Up Unit Instruction Manual First released by X-Plus in September 2017, the Moth Terrible-Monster Doragory figure returns in a new light up version. The monster was introduced in the ULTRAMAN ACE two-part story from Episodes 7: MONSTER VS TERRIBLE-MONSTER VS ALIEN (?????????, Kaij? Tai Ch?j? Tai Uchujin) and 8: LIFE OF THE SUN IS THE LIFE OF ACE (??????????, Taiy? no Inochi ?su no Inochi). This new edition features a slightly different pose than the 2017 version, with arms raised for battle. The figure also comes with an illumination feature for Doragory’s eyes. The light up function requires 2 AA batteries (sold separately). The “Japan Exclusive Item” item is sold by Shonen-RIC, and will not be available from retail stores.

Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS

DefoReal Series: Godzilla (2016) Clear Ver. -- Limited Edition /?????????? ???(2016) ???Ver. ???? Manufacturer: PLEX Corporation Product Size: Height Approximately 13cm (5.1 Inches), Length Approximately 14cm (5.5 Inches) Material: PVC Specifications: Complete Painted Figure Shipping: March 2020 Price: $55.73 US/¥6,600 (Tax Included) ? Set Contents Shin Godzilla In June 2017, X-Plus kicked off their DefoReal Series with the Godzilla (2016) 4th Form from SHIN GODZILLA. That figure is being reissued in a new Limited Edition version. The new edition is molded in translucent red vinyl, with the insterior painted in silver. When exposed to light, the clear molding reveals the detailed sculpt and texture of Godzilla`s body. This item is sold exclusively by Shonen-RIC and the Godzilla Store. It will not be available from retail stores.

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.