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    Upcoming releases from the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series Figure Collection include Alien Baltan, Garamon and two versions of Zetton. Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions continues their cute -- or creepy -- Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series Figure Collection (??????????????? ???????????, Urutora Kaijuu Ggijin-ka Keikaku Shiriizu Figyuakorekushon). Based on the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project stories serialized in Kadokawa Publishing`s Dengeki G`s Magazine (??G`s????), the product line depict monsters from Tsuburaya`s Ultraman franchise as young women and schoolgirls. Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project feat. POP Space Ninja Alien Baltan/ ???????????feat.POP ???? ?????? Ultraman`s most famous foe as reimagined by POP, character designer for the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project manga. Manufacturer: Griffon Enterprises Product Number? UM01 Product Size: Height Approximately 22cm Material: PVC, ABS Sculptor: TEAM GENESIS Release Date: August 31, 2015 Price: ¥12,744 (Approximately $103.55 US, Tax Included)

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla © Toho Co., Ltd. Gamera © KADOKAWA 1996 NHFN. Platic, Aboras, Ultraman and Banilla © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late July 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho Large Monster Series: Godzilla 1995 /????????? ????1995? ???????? Product Size: Height Approximately 26cm, Length Approximately Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Window Box Shipping: Late July 2015 - Early August 2015 Price: ¥22,680 (Approximately $182.30 US, Tax Included) Shounen Ric Limited

    Gomora and Alien Guts from the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series Figure Collection. Photos courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Tsuburaya Productions and Surprise Next Co., Ltd. have partnered for the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Series Figure Collection (??????????????? ???????????, Urutora Kaijuu Ggijin-ka Keikaku Shiriizu Figyuakorekushon). The figures are based on the Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project stories serialized in Kadokawa Publishing`s Dengeki G`s Magazine (??G`s????), which depict monsters from Tsuburaya`s Ultraman franchise as young women and schoolgirls. Ultra Monster Anthropomorphic Project Gomora/ ??????????????? The ancient monster Gomora -- introduced in ULTRAMAN Episodes 26 and 27: THE IMPERIAL MONSTER Parts 1 and 2 (????, Kaijuu Denka) -- is reimagined as "Gomora-chan", a cute and innocent girl clad in a swimsuit. Product Size: Height Approximately 21cm Material: PVC, ABS Sculptor: Usagi Prototype Advisor: Gotaro Takeuchi (Atelier Bamboo) Release Date: February 19, 2015 Price: ¥10,584 (Tax Included) ? Bonus Items Display Stand Gomora Clear File Illustrated by minoa (Nitroplus)

    Photos courtesy of Bandai. © Bandai 2015 © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Source: Bandai Co., Ltd. Bandai`s ever-expanding selection of Ultraman candy toys (toys or figures packaged with candy or gum) now includes the 66 ACTION ULTRAMAN (66???????????, 66 Akushon Urutoraman) line, featuring poseable, pre-painted action figures of heroes and villains from the Ultra Series. Each boxed figure stands 66mm and comes with bonus parts including display stands, weapons and interchangeable hands plus a piece of gum. Bandai debuted the line this past January with a second wave released this month in Japan. 66 ACTION ULTRAMAN/ 66??????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 66mm (2.6 Inches) Figure Materials: PVC, ABS Weapon and Bonus Part Materials: PVC Gum Ingredients: Glucose, Starch, Acidulant, Emulsifiers, Flavoring Release Date: January 20, 2015 Price: ¥410 (Approximately $3.31 US, Tax Included) Each ? Set Contents 1. Ultraman (??????) 2. Ultra Seven (???????) 3. Ultraman Ginga Strium (??????????????) 4. Alien Baltan (??????)

    Logo for the new series, ULTRAMAN X. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    News and Photos from Tsuburaya Pro for the Latest Ultraman Series Source: Tsuburaya Productions Official Site: b-boys.jp/ultrax (Japan) Tsuburaya Productions will introduce their latest hero show, ULTRAMAN X (???????, Urutoraman Ekkusu), as part of their ongoing NEW ULTRAMAN CHRONICLES (?????????, Shin Urutoraman Restuden) television series. Ultraman X, the 41st Ultraman in the long-running franchise, will fight alongside the members of the special defense team "Xio" against giant monsters and extraterrestrial menaces starting 6:00pm Tuesday, July 14th on six TV Tokyo stations. The creative team for ULTRAMAN X is headed by lead director Kiyotaka Taguchi. Born in Muroran, Hokkaido in 1980, Taguchi studied cinema at the Nikkatsu Institute of the Arts in Tokyo. While still in school he worked on special effects for the movies WHITEOUT (???????, Howaitoauto, 2000), SAKUYA (??????, Sakuya Yokaiden, 2000) and GODZILLA VS MEGAGUIRUS (??? × ????? G????, Gojira tai

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in September and October 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: Justice Gundam/ THE ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? ?????????? Following the release of Freedom Gundam, comes ROBOT SPIRITS Justice Gundam! Just like in the MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM SEED (????????SEED, Kidoo Senshi Gandamu Shiido, 2002-2003) anime, you can adjust the Fatum-00 unit to expand for use. A special design technique used just for this ROBOT SPIRITS Justice Gundam allows you to adjust the width of the Fatum-00 where you place

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Muto © 2014 Toho Co., Ltd. © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. © Legendary. Dino-Tank and Fiveking © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late June 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla (2014) /??30cm???? ?????2014?? Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm, Length Approximately 46cm Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late June 2015 - Early July 2015 Price: ¥23,000 (Approximately $191.59 US, Tax Included) Shounen Ric Limited Edition

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in July and August 2015. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Imperialdramon Paladin Mode/ S.H.Figuarts ???????????????????? From the Digital World to S.H.Figuarts comes the legendary ancient Digimon, Imperialdramon Paladin Mode from DIGIMON ADVENTURE 02: THE REVENGE OF DIABOROMON (???????????02 ???????????&????!?????????, Dejimon Adobenchaa Zero Tsuu Dejimonharikeen Jouriku & Chouzetsu Shinka! Ougon no Dejimentaru, 2001). The renowned holy knight is realized in a spectacular white pearl paint and comes with a highly detailed Omega Blade accessory. Along the blade reads the DigiCode for the

    Photo courtesy of Bluefin. © Tsuburaya Productions

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    Articulated Bandai Figure to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Ultra-Act Official Site: tamashii.jp/ultra (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim ULTRA-ACT and S.H.Figuarts are coming together in a brand collaboration of cosmic proportions to bring you the new Ultraman from the popular HERO`s manga series! Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for the figure, which will be released in July/August 2015. ULTRA-ACT x S.H.Figuarts ULTRAMAN combines the superior articulation technology of S.H.Figuarts and the exceptional sculpt detail of ULTRA-ACT at the 6in size. Three interchangeable wrist accessories allow you to pose Ultraman in his most powerful poses. Set also includes 2 interchangeable hands, Specium Ray effect and attachment pieces, and interchangeable chest piece. Fans and collectors can purchase Ultra-Act figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle. Ultra-Act X S.H. Figuarts: Ultraman/ ULTRA-ACT X

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Earlier this month, SciFi Japan posted information and photos of the giant monster figures scheduled for release by X-Plus Co., Ltd. in late April 2015, including the unpainted prototype of Ultraman (C-type). The final design has been approved so X-Plus has now provided photos of the fully painted figure. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Ultraman (C-type) Appearance Pose /??????? ??????? C???? ????? ?? Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm (Tip of Right Hand) Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications:

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Bandai Figures and Collectibles to be Sold in Japan and America Source: Bluefin Corp. Bandai Tamashii Nations Official Site: tamashii.jp (Japan) Special Thanks to Xavier Lim Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for figures and collectibles coming from Bandai`s Tamashii Nations in June and July 2015. In related news, Bluefin has announced that the Bandai Tamashii Nations Movie Realization STAR WARS line will be officially available in North America starting in June 2015. The distributor has also added new manufacturing partners Studio Ghibli, X-Plus, Beast Kingdom, Pullip and Hero Cross to their catalog. Look for pricing and information availability in the near future. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Metal Build: Gundam Astray Gold Frame Amatsu Mina/ METAL BUILD ???????????????????? -?????- Gundam Astray Gold

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Mothra TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Ultraman © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late April 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Toho 30cm Series Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection: Godzilla (1991) Gidogoji Hokkaido Version /??30cm???? ????????????? ???1991?????????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 27.5cm, Length Approximately 44cm Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation:

    Left to right: Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Ginga Victory, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Mebius, Ultraman Max and Ultraman Nexus. Photo courtesy of Shochiku Co., Ltd. © 2015

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    Press Notes and High-Res Images from the Latest Ultraman Film Source: Shochiku Co., Ltd. Official Site: m-78.jp/ginga/movie A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE Tsuburaya Productions and Shochiku have released press notes and new images from the next Ultraman movie, ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE (??? ?????????? ??! ????10??!!, Gekijoo-ban Urutoraman Ginga S Kessen! Urutora 10 Yuushi!!), opening in Japanese cinemas on Saturday, March 14, 2015. Based on the ULTRAMAN GINGA S (??????????, Urutoraman Ginga S, 2014) television series, the movie stars the show’s heroes Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Victory plus the UPG (Ultra Party Guardians) team. The two Ultramen combine to form Ultraman Ginga Victory, who fights alongside the “New Generation” of Ultra Warriors — Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia, Ultraman Cosmos, Ultraman Nexus, Ultraman Max, Ultraman Mebius and Ultraman Zero -- against an inter-dimenensional threat. ULTRAMAN GINGA S THE MOVIE ticket buyers in Japan will

    © Tsuburaya?© HERO’S INC. All Rights Reserved

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    Japan’s Most Famous Superhero Returns In a Sleek New Original Manga Series Official Site: heros-ultraman.com (Japan) Source: VIZ Media, MediaLab press releases Special Thanks to Jane Lui and Erik Jansen VIZ Media, LLC, the largest distributor and licensor of manga and anime in North America, brings the action-filled adventures of one of Japan’s greatest superheroes to English readers later this summer as it announces the acquisition of the Ultraman (?????? Urutoraman) manga series. Ultraman depicts a new story inspired by the original classic Japanese superhero TV show that ran in the late 1960s. The Ultraman manga series was created by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi and launches in print on August 18th under the VIZ Signature imprint. In Japan, the series currently appears in Hero’s magazine. Decades ago, a being known as the Giant of Light joined Shin Hayata of the Scientific Special Search Party to

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Chief of Ultra Seven © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their limited edition Godzilla and Ultra Seven figures to be sold at the upcoming Tokyo hobby festival, Wonder Festival. The Winter 2015 Festival will be held Sunday, February 8th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center. Toho 30cm Series: Godzilla 2004 Light Up Ver. WF2015 Winter Commemorative Merchandise /??30cm???? ????2004 ??Ver.? ??2015? ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm (12.6 Inches) Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Price: ¥20,000 (Approximately $168.84 US, Tax Included) X-Plus will reissue their 30cm figure of Godzilla 2004 from the 50th anniversary film, GODZILLA: FINAL WARS (??? ?????????, Gojira Fainaru Uoozu, 2004), as a Wonder Festival commemorative edition with new "light up" translucent

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Anguirus TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Billgamo © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1999 Kadokawa Shoten TNNH

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    Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. has provided SciFi Japan with information and high-res photos of their giant monster figures scheduled for release in late March 2015. X-Plus` monster figures can be purchased directly from the company`s official Shounen Ric website. Shounen Ric offers Limited Editions of the figures with exclusive features or bonus pieces not available from other retailers. The standard versions of the figures are sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Real Master Collection PLUS: Gamera (1999) -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????????????? PLUS ?????1999?? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 32cm, Length Approximately 38cm Material: Poly Resin Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late March - Early April 2015 Price: ¥29,700 (Approximately $252.67 US, Tax Included) The aggressive

    Photo courtesy of X-Plus. © Tsuburaya Productions.

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    Exclusive High-Res Photos from X-Plus Source: X-Plus Co., Ltd. Special Thanks to Sachiko Ikenouchi A SCIFI JAPAN EXCLUSIVE The 67th edition of the international model and toy show, Super Festival, was held at the Science Museum in Tokyo on January 11th, 2015. The Japanese toy company X-Plus Co., Ltd. produced a limited "Green Version" of the ULTRA Q monster Garamon for the event. Super Festival 67 Commemorative Merchandise Large Monsters Series: Garamon Green Ver. /?????67?????????????? ?????? ????Ver. Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Soft Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: January, 2015 Price: ¥10,000 (Approximately $85.02 US, Tax Included) First released as a standard color figure last November, the Large Monsters Series: Garamon figure has been reissued with a new green paint scheme. The sculpt depicts the look of the monster as seen in it’s first appearance,

    Promotional art for ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE. Image courtesy of Tsuburaya Productions. © Tsuburaya ? Fields

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions press release Official Site: m-78.jp/acrobattle In 2015, the long-running Ultraman franchise goes beyond the confines of the television screen with an all-new "Hero Live Entertainment Spectacular". Tsuburaya Productions and Fields have announced that ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE (????????? THE LIVE ?????? ?????, Urutorahiiroozu THE LIVE Akurobatoru Kuronikuru) will be held in sequentially Tokyo, Osaka and Fukuoka starting March 2015. ULTRA HEROES THE LIVE ACRO BATTLE CHRONICLE will present an onstage "Ultra Battle" by top sport athletes and other stage performers, using 3D projection mapping and other high-end imaging techniques. The show stars Olympic gold medalist Daisuke Nakano and parkour performer ZEN. The show`s producers promise an unprecedented "Ultra World" that can be widely enjoyed by families and people of all ages. The popular Ultraman Ginga and Ultraman Belial will be joined by new characters that can only be seen on

    The 1990 Australian Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE, is featured in the latest edition of Shadowland Magazine. Photo courtesy of Norman Yeend. © Ultraman Production Committee

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    Source: Shadowland Magazine Special Thanks to Andrew Parietti Editor/publisher Andrew Parietti is offering SciFi Japan readers a chance to win Shadowland Magazine #10, featuring an ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE retrospective! Shadowland Magazine is a print publication that covers the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy entertainment with retrospectives, exclusive interviews, movie reviews, industry news, and more. The current issue contains a 22 page article 1990 Australian Ultraman series plus a report on the `90s animated series SKELETON WARRIORS, a Top 10 ranking of comic book hero serials, a look at ninja movies, and a 30th anniversary retrospective of the NIGHTMARES ON ELM STREET films. Shadowland Magazine #10 has a cover price of $9.95. but here is your chance to get the issue for free! OFFICIAL CONTEST RULES and INFORMATION Prize: A. There are three (3) prizes, with each prize consisting of

    Front and back covers for Shadowland Magazine #10. The issue contains a lengthy article on the Australian series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE © 2014 Shadowland Magazine

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    Source: Shadowland Magazine Special Thanks to Andrew Parietti The 1990 Australian Ultraman series, ULTRAMAN: TOWARDS THE FUTURE is the subject of an in-depth retrospective in the latest edition of Shadowland Magazine. The 22 page article in Issue #10 covers the history of the show (known as ULTRAMAN GREAT in Japan), looks at each of the 13 episodes, and features interviews with director Andrew Prowse and stars Dore Kraus (Ultraman`s alter-ego, Jack Shindo) and Gia Carides (Jean Echo). Edited and published by Andrew Parietti, Shadowland Magazine is a print publication that covers the best in horror, sci-fi and fantasy entertainment with retrospectives, exclusive interviews, movie reviews, industry news, and more. Additional articles in the current issue include a cover story on the `90s animated series SKELETON WARRIORS, a Top 10 ranking of comic book hero serials, a look at ninja movies (featuring an interview

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