X-Plus Vinyl Figures Discussion Thread

[Legion]

This is just an assumption, but my guess is that LP is now aware of the money-making power of the character that wasn't as obvious when companies like Diamond and NECA scored the licenses some time ago. And now that LP is throwing classic co-starring monsters like Rodan, Mothra and King Ghidorah into the mix, I'm willing to bet they want to either end or restructure most licensing agreements to better benefit from the fact that they're tapping into the history of the franchise.

[walshiam]

I'm sure there's no connection between Legendary's Godzilla and Toho's when it comes to merchandising. Warner Bros. has rights to G'14 only and Toho has merchandise rights to their films. That being said, Diamond still may have had a deadline to beat if it was only until the end of 2014.

[Hybrid Gojira]

A small update - Diamond told a member of the X Plus FB group that they are still trying to work out a licensing deal and that there would be an update soon, be it good or bad (or something in between).

[Hybrid Gojira]

I am selling this for anyone interested (also posted in the For Sale section) - X Plus Gomora

[klen7]

Kaiju Korner has some awesome Super Festival pictures up already. It looks like X-Plus G14 may have a a second head as its accessory. Also a new adult Mothra sculpt (which came with egg..1964?)
http://kaijukorner.blogspot.com/2015/01 ... 67-67.html

[klen7]

Looking at the poll at the top of the thread, we've only checked off two releases from this 3 year old wishlist (King Seesar and Space Godzilla).. I wonder how the poll would change based on today's offerings... for instance, after SHMA Ghidorah, Mecha Ghidorah and X-Plus Ghidorah, would a Mecha Ghidorah still poll so highly? and I am actually very surprised that Kamakiras didn't follow Kumonga as a release.

[Legion]

Kamakiras is really the biggest shock. There's a '67 Godzilla, Minya and Kumonga in the 25cm scale. We could really use a Kamakiras.

[Hybrid Gojira]

I'm bored, so...



The Gigantic 95 is so awesome...I sold the rest of my x Plus figs. But he's a keeper.

[klen7]

So far all 3 Godzilla and Gamera X-Plus solicitations for 2015 have been reissues! So in addition to reissuing Gigan, we are now getting Gamera 99 and Angilas again. If it weren't for the leaked shots of G'14 and Mothra 64, i would be worried that we were entering a Marmit/Gigabrain scenario.

Since the Gamera is Real Master Collection (resin) i will be surprised if it comes with interchangeable parts, which would mean you won't be able to switch out the burning fist. The Anguirus is a great sculpt, so if you missed it the first time, pick it up!

[Cookie]

Yup, I got that Anguirus preordered. I'm trying out this Japanese buying site WeBuyJapan and so far they've been incredible! Very quick responses. They ordered it for me in less than 8 hours! You sign up, request what you want(link) and in no time they'll hook you up. I thought the Angilas would be a good one to try since its not terribly expensive for X-plus. WeBuyJapan charges an extra 8% of the price of the figure which isn't too bad. I'll be getting a second invoice once they receive him in late March early April to pay ems shipping.

Can't wait to get him!

[Hybrid Gojira]

^ Ang is easily one of the coolest X Plus releases. If I had the extra funds to get him I would. I'll just have to be content with my Anguirus from Revoltech.

[klen7]

Our 4th release of 2015 is.... A reissue of Godzilla from Final Wars. To be fair, their Winter Wonderfest release is always a reissue.

[Godzilla21]

[Cookie]

[klen7]

i'm kind of surprised they went with G'04, it was one of the few X-Plus figures that sat around at HLJ and Ami Ami after release for a few weeks, so i assumed it was a poor seller.

[Godzilla21]

[ILL GREEN]

Good news that Xplus confirmed a deal being worked on with Diamond. But I think Diamond not satisfied with it.

[Hybrid Gojira]

[ILL GREEN]

[Baltan II]

That's not really confirmation, just the same "we're working on it" we've known for the past month.

[ILL GREEN]

Acknowledged would've been a better word then. Xplus acknowlegded a deal with Diamond

I guess Xplus is not looking to renew the contract, but begin a whole new one where the cut is much greater for them I'm speculating.

[Cookie]

X-plus King Ghidorah has been in customs(Chicago) for 4 days. Normal?

[ILL GREEN]

[at543]

Decided to buy the reissue of Ric Godzilla 68 w/ Minya. This is my first Large Monster Series Godzilla figure, as the other figures I have are in the 30 cm scale. Godzilla is nearly perfect, unless visible seams are a slight problem for anyone.

[ILL GREEN]

Hey, I just ordered my Ric Boy G'68 as well. Could not resist the price and bought from ebay

Looks damn good. Does the mouth open and close? Because the one I ordered showed with his mouth closed with Minya.