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    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and King Ghidorah TM & © TOHO CO., LTD. Alien Zarab, Alien Baltan, Ultraman Ace, Pigmon and Aboras © 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 Toho and Tsuburaya Productions giant monster figures scheduled for release in late December 2014. 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: King Ghidorah (1968) /????????? ????????1968?? ???????? Product Size: Height Approximately 37.5cm, Length Approximately 78cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late December 2014 - Early January 2015 Price: ¥38,880 (Tax Included) Shounen

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    Latest Issue of Japanese Sci-Fi and Kaiju Magazine on Sale Now Official Site: Monster Attack Team In 2010, Monster Attack Team returned from a long hiatus with a new self-published issue. This sparked a period of transition for the fanzine as it went through various formats solicited by Diamond and was then sold at book stores and newsstands for the first time with the massive issue #10 published by Famous Monsters of Filmland in 2013. Monster Attack Team now returns to its roots with the self-published eleventh issue, featuring 80 pages of historic and current information on the golden age of tokusatsu, manga, toys, and Japanese music culture as only MAT can present it. SciFi Japan spoke with their Captain, Edward Holland and Executive Officer, Mike Keller about Monster Attack Team #11 now available as a print on demand magazine and digital download

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Aribunta, Garamon, Alien Cool, Ultraman Tiga and Zoffy © 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 November 2014. 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: ULTRA Q Garamon /??????? ????Q ?????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late November - Early December 2014 Price: ¥11,124 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: TBA Price: ¥11,664 (Tax Included) The iconic Garamon

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM&© 1962, 1989, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Rigger and Mirror Man © 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 September 2014. 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 (1989) Alert Level Four: Osaka Landing /??30cm???? ?????????????: ????1989????????? ????? Product Size: Height Approximately 28cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted; Some Assembly Required Package: Blind Box Prototype Production and Supervision: Yuji Sakai Planning Cooperation: Yuji Sakai Modeling Workshop

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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 October and November 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: Zeta Gundam/ ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? Z???? Zeta Gundam makes its debut in the Robot Spirits line-up. In pursuit of perfect robot proportion, Zeta Gundam is portrayed in the same stylish form and proportions from the anime. With articulated joints and dynamic posing possibilities, you’d expect Zeta Gundam to start moving any second! Set comes with Hyper Mega Launcher, Beam Saber, interchangeable hands (right x3, left x4), and Grenade Launcher parts

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Gamera © KADOKAWA 1967. Alien Baltan Junior and Dancan © 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 August 2014. 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: Alien Baltan Junior -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ???????Jr.?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late August - Early September, 2014 Price: ¥11,124 (Tax Included) August`s addition to the Large Monsters Series

    Original Ultraman suit actor Satoshi Furuya celebrated his 71st birthday on July 5th. Photo courtesy of Daisuke Ishizuka.

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    Author: Daisuke Ishizuka Mr. Satoshi Furuya (he often uses Bin Furuya as his stage name) is well known by tokusatsu fans as the suit actor who played the title character in ULTRAMAN (???????????????, Urutoraman: Kuso Tokusatsu Shirizu, 1966-1967) and the actor who played Ultra Guard member Amagi in ULTRA SEVEN (???????, Urutorasebun, 1967-1968). On July 5th, 2014, more than 50 fans and friends gathered to celebrate his 71st birthday at Ebisu, Tokyo. The festivities began with Mr. Furuya being congratulated by Ms. Mari Shimizu, the voice actress who played Atom in the famous TV animation series MIGHTY ATOM (?????, Tetsuwan Atomu) that aired in the U.S. as ASTRO BOY. And Ms. Yoko Mizugaki -- the voice performer of Atom’s sister Uran -- also congratulated him. Both actresses are friends of Mr. Furuya and had worked with him in their youth. A special ULTRAMAN birthday cake were prepared

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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 2014. 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: Grandking /??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 36cm, Length Approximately 43cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Blind Box Shipping: Late July - Early August, 2014 Price: ¥21,384 Shounen Ric Exclusive Includes: Light-Up Gimmick Price: ¥22,464 (Tax Included) The mechanical fusion super-beast Grandking

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    Bandai Figures 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 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Robot Spirits: God Gundam/ ROBOT? ?SIDE MS? ??????? Make way for the long-awaited Robot Spirits God Gundam from MOBILE FIGHTER G GUNDAM (?????G????, Kidoo Butooden Ji Gandamu, 1994-1995)! Gundam Fight All Set. Ready! Gooooo! We pulled out all the stops, using the latest in articulation technology! This is the ultimate action figure! Also known as Burning Gundam in the U.S., moveable joints are expertly placed to allow for the hand-to-hand combat

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla and Kiryu TM & © 1968, 2003, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Ultraman, Gublla, Seamons, Alien Chibull, Seagorath, Banilla and Verokron © 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 Toho and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late June 2014. 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: Verokron -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ??????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 29cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late June - Early July, 2014 Price: ¥13,824 (Tax Included) Verokron, the first Super

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Bandai Figures 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 August and September 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. S.H.Figuarts: Kamen Rider Hibiki/ S.H.Figuarts ???????? Kamen Rider Hibiki joins the S.H.Figuarts series that features enhanced articulation without compromising silhouette accuracy. By capturing the proportion of the actual suit actor and employing overlaid bone frame and muscle diagrams, the final sculpt captures Kamen Rider Hibiki’s exact proportions. The deep purple coloring changes in the light, adding an increased depth and realistic feel. Set includes handheld (left and right) and holstered Demon

    The Godzilla 89 resin kit from Yuji Sakai was one of the many models and figures available at this year`s Winter Wonder Festival. Photo by Ed Godziszewski. © 1989 Toho Co., Ltd.

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    Severe Snowstorms Can`t Stop Godzilla, Ultraman, Gamera and More from Attending Tokyo Hobby Festival Author: Ed Godziszewski Official Site: wf.kaiyodo.net Having attended so many Wonder Festivals over the last few years, one finds oneself hard pressed to come up with new things to say. But the Winter Wonder Festival of 2014 (held Sunday, February 9th at Makuhari Messe exhibition center) will always stand out from the others, not so much because of the show itself, but because of the circumstances surrounding it. Flying into Tokyo on the evening before Wonderfest after a brief stopover in Hawaii, I was completely unprepared for what I was about to encounter, as I expect the rest of the Tokyo area was. I was greeted by the largest snowstorm to hit the Tokyo area in over 30 years. While 12 inches of snow is a good sized snowstorm

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Ultraman 80 © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1996 KADOKAWA ????.

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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 May 2014, including unpainted prototypes of Ultraman 80 Version 2 and Gamera (1996 Edition). The final designs have been approved so X-Plus has now provided high-res photos of the fully painted figures. 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 figures are also sold by stores and online retailers including amazon.com, amazon.co.jp and SFJ sponsor Anime Jungle. Large Monsters Series: Ultraman 80 Version 2 /??????? ???????80 Ver.2? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl)

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Godzilla TM & © 1989, 2014 TOHO CO.,LTD. Ultraman Ace, Alien Borg, Dodongo, Terotirus, Ultraman 80 and Alien Prote © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera © 1996 KADOKAWA ????.

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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 Toho, Kadokawa/Daiei and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late May 2014. X-Plus reported that no decision has been made yet regarding figures from the upcoming American GODZILLA film. The company also refuted recent online reports of changes to their release schedule that would have push back several figures until late August 2014. Upcoming figures will follow the same release pattern X-Plus has used for the past several years. 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

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Danger, Mochiron, Alien Guts, Dodongo and Ultra Seven © Tsuburaya Productions. Gamera and Viras © 1968 Kadokawa Shoten. Godzilla TM & © 1954,2014 TOHO CO.,LTD.

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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 Toho, Kadokawa/Daiei and Tsuburaya Pro giant monster figures scheduled for release in late April 2014. 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: Mochiron -- Shounen Ric Exclusive /??????? ?????? ????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 24cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications: Painted Package: Window Box Shipping: Late April - Early May, 2014 Price: ¥12,204 (Tax Included) Eating rice cakes

    Photos courtesy of Bluefin.

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    Bandai Figures 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 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Bandai Tamashii Nations products from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan`s sponsor Anime Jungle. Saint Cloth Myth: Sagittarius Seiya/ ??????? ???????? The powerful Sagittarius Seiya from the SAINT SEIYA OMEGA (??????????????????, Seinto Seiya Omega, 2012) series joins the Saint Cloth Myth line-up! Clad in shiny gold metallic armor, a combination of translucent and diecast armor parts were ambitiously used to create this brilliant Saint Cloth Myth release. In addition to the always exceptional level of detail and stellar articulation of the Saint Cloth Myth series,

    Photos 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 Distributor Bluefin Corp. has provided product specs and high-res photos for Ultraman and Ultraman Ginga figures coming from Bandai’s Ultra-Act line in June and July 2014. Fans and collectors can purchase Ultra-Act figures from authorized Bluefin dealers, including SciFi Japan sponsor Anime Jungle. Ultra-Act: Ultraman Ginga/ ULTRA-ACT ????????? Ultraman Ginga joins the ranks of the popular Ultra-Act series in all his universal glory! Showcasing an all new, truly unique design, parts of Ultraman Ginga`s armor have been molded with translucent details which have then been seamlessly integrated into the final piece. Two brilliant effect parts specifically designed for Ginga are also featured, including the Cross Shoot and Ginga Saber finishers. An interchangeable color timer and additional hands for posing complete

    Photos courtesy of X-Plus. Zigra © 1971 Kadokawa Shoten. Ultraman Jack © 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 March 2014. This month will be much lighter than usual, with just one figure apiece for Kadokawa/Daiei`s Gamera series and Tsuburaya Productions` Ultraman line. 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: RETURN OF ULTRAMAN Standing Pose Version /??????? ????????????? ?????????? Product Size: Height Approximately 23cm Material: PVC (Vinyl) Specifications:

    © Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd.

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    Source: Tsuburaya Productions Co., Ltd. The following list presents English and Japanese titles for live action and animated movies, television programs and home videos produced and/or released by Tsuburaya Productions (?????????, Tsuburaya Purodakushon). Rather than relying on any of the many unofficial fan translations, this list features the official English titles created and used by Tsuburaya Pro, their business partners and licensees. Information has been culled from multiple sources, including materials from Tsuburaya`s International Sales & Promotion Department, US copyright registrations, sales catalogs and publicity materials, screenings at film festivals and trade shows, and film organizations such as UniJapan. Each entry is presented in order of release and contains the following information... TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS OFFICIAL ENGLISH TITLE aka ALTERNATE TITLE USED BY TSUBURAYA PRO OR THEIR LICENSEES* Original Title in Japanese and Romaji (Literal English Translation) Format: Japanese Release Date US Version TITLE* * If applicable This

    The Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival will host an exhibition of Yuji Kaida`s kaiju and tokusatsu artwork. © TOHO. © TOHO ? TOHO EIGA. © Tsuburaya. © Ishimori Pro ? Toei. © 1995 KADOKAWA NH. © KADOKAWA

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    Source: FieldWorks Inc. Event Site: yubarifanta.com (Japan) From Thursday, February 27 - Monday, March 3, 2014 the Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival returns to Hokkaido in northern Japan. The festival will again present a selection of independent and amateur films and feature an international directors competition, to be judged this year by director Kichitaro Negishi (CRAZY FRUIT, VILLON`S WIFE), writer Mike Hostench (ASMODEXIA, BENEATH STILL WATERS), Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival Managing Director Thomas Nam, actor Takumi Saitoh (SPACE BATTLESHIP YAMATO, ACE ATTORNEY), actress Eihi Shiina (AUDITION, TOKYO GORE POLICE), anime director Shinji Aramaki (APPLESEED, HARLOCK: SPACE PIRATE), Bucheon International Animation Festival programmer Eugene Kim and visual effects supervisor Tsuyoshi Kazuno (COLD FISH, ULTRAMAN SAGA). Kyoraku Pictures is sponsoring one of the highlights of this year`s festival -- "ART OF KAIJU: Monster Artist Yuji Kaida Original Exhibition" (ART OF KAIJU ?????????????, ART OF KAIJU Kaijuu Eshi

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