Tamashii is releasing the S.H. MonsterArts Mothra Special Color Set, it feature both the adult and larva versions of Mothra. Mothra (adult) features a night time paint scheme, and the larva has a "wet" look based on the water scenes in the film. It comes with a antenna beam effect and flight base for the adult Mothra. The adult Mothra has a 35cm wingspan (approx 14 inches) and the larva is 17cm in length (approx 7 inches). The set retails for 10,800 yen (approx $97 US) and it is a Tamashii Web Shop exclusive. It can be pre-ordered now with release in August 2017.

Bandai is releasing four new Shin Godzilla Movie Monster Series figures, the Shin Godzilla Climax Version (based on the final battle in the film), and a three piece Shin Godzilla Form Change set. All are new sculpts or repainted versions, the Climax version features a roaring head and clear fins to create a glow effect (we are pretty sure it does not light up), the set features the 2nd and 3rd forms as well as the "frozen" version from the end of the film with the tail creatures. The Climax version stands 17cm tall (approx 6.5 inches), and will retail for 2,700 yen (approx $24 US). The set are 9.5cm, 13cm, and 16.5cm tall respectively, and will retail for 8,100 yen (approx $73 US). All can be pre-ordered from the Bandai Premium site till June 19th with release in Sept 2017.

These figures, as we posted previously about, are Godzilla Store exclusives to go with the release of Shin Godzilla on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan. The figures are purchased separately with a ticket enclosed in the Blu-ray/DVD (the figures can not be purchase by themselves without the ticket). There are three choices Shin Godzilla 4th form, Shin Godzilla 2nd & 3rd form set, or all three figures together. The figure are the same ones previously release but with a bronze/bone color. Prices are 12,960 yen, 9,180 yen, and 22,140 yen respectively. They can be pre-ordered now through May 18th with release in Oct 2017.

TAMASHII NATIONS WORLD TOUR
WHAT IS TAMASHII NATIONS WORLD TOUR?
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary, TAMASHII NATIONS announces a worldwide tour of figure display events to be held in 10 cities over the course of the year.
The twofold aim is to thank all of the TAMASHI NATIONS fans who have supported the brand, and to spread the word about TAMASHII NATIONS to even more potential fans across the globe.

The World Tour kicked off in December, 2016 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. It was followed by Hong Kong in February, and coming up in April, New York City.
The worldwide celebration will continue with exciting new events and product unveilings in Osaka, Mexico, and other cities leading up to October of 2017, with the final stop, TAMASHII NATION 2017, being held in November in Tokyo -- a spectacular event commemorating the 10 year history of the beloved brand.

TAMASHII NATIONS 10th Anniversary WORLD TOUR “NEW YORK CITY”

• Sponsor: BANDAI Co., Ltd., Collectors Toy Department
• Date: April 29, 2017 – April 30, 2017 (Saturday & Sunday), 29th: 9:00am – 7:00pm; 30th: 9:00am – 6:00pm (EST)
• Venue: Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall, NYC
  
• Admission: Free
• For Sale: 9 exclusive items sold on-site

TAMASHII NATIONS is proud to announce the third event in the annual series. TAMASHII NATIONS 10th Anniversary WORLD TOUR: NEW YORK CITY will be held at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in Manhattan on April 29th-30th.The event will center around new products from the DRAGON BALL series (the latest incarnation of which, DRAGON BALL SUPER, is now airing in the US), and the MEISHO MOVIE/MANGA REALIZATION action figure series of popular STAR WARS and MARVEL UNIVERSE characters re-envisioned in Japanese samurai style. In addition, popular anime characters from NARUTO and SAILOR MOON, plus characters already well known to fans from the WWE franchise and GODZILLA series, will also be on display. Other interactive opportunities are planned as well, such as a “touch and try” corner allowing fans to interact with the actual products and a photo spot for taking fun pictures. A total of 9 commemorative products will make their world debut for sale on-site as well.
Click here to check out the other locations.

Press release
Premium Japanese Collectibles Brand Marks 10th Anniversary Expanding North American Presence In 2017 With New L.A. Office And Exclusive New Products For Domestic Consumers And Fans

Anaheim, CA, February 14, 2017 – Tamashii Nations, the collector’s toy division of Bandai Japan and its most premium label for ages 15 and up, is expanding its footprint in North America as it prepares to mark its 10th anniversary this Spring.

Since its inception in 2007, Tamashii Nations’ portfolio has grown to include products from top entertainment properties such as Star Wars, Marvel, WWE, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and DC. These new Western licenses compliment the Japanese anime and manga properties contributing to the brand’s meteoric rise in popularity among toy collectors.

“Tamashii Nations is an authentic Japanese brand, however, North America is an important part of our growth strategy,” said Adam Newman, Senior Director of Tamashiii Nations at Bandai. “To facilitate that growth, we’ve opened a Los Angeles office to better understand our U.S. fans and capitalize on the advantages of local access to the entertainment industry, retail partners, and our official distribution partner Bluefin.”

Pioneering technologies like the Digital Color Technology, which prints an exact life-like representation of a character on the portrait of its S.H. Figuarts action figures, have been a key factor in the growing affinity for the Tamashii Nations brand.

“Tamashii Nations is synonymous with quality and as the largest dedicated distributor for Japanese collectibles and imports in North America, we are well positioned to help Tamashii Nations increase its market share and expand their consumer base here in the U.S.,” said John Parker, President of Bluefin.

As the official distributor for Tamashii Nations’ products in the U.S., Bluefin oversees channel distribution to retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, Toys “R” Us, GameStop, and Hot Topic / BoxLunch. Operations in North America have grown ten-fold since the two companies started their relationship eight years ago.

To celebrate the continued success of the Tamashii Nations brand, an international touring exhibit visiting 10 major cities around the world is making its only U.S. stop in New York City this spring. The Tamashii Nations 10th Anniversary World Tour will take place on Sat. and Sun., April 29-30 at the Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The event, which is free to visit, includes specially curated displays featuring exclusive and never-before-seen Tamashii Nations items, as well as a wide array of products available for retail purchase. More details are available at: https://tamashii.jp/special/tour/.

Bluefin will showcase an extensive collection of new and forthcoming Tamashii Nations releases at Toy Fair New York, taking place February 18-21 at the Jacob K. Javitz Convention Center in New York City. The annual conference and trade show is the industry’s largest gathering. Bluefin will be located in Booth #5331.

According to retail sales data reported by the NPD Group, Tamashii Nations currently holds licenses for 7 of the Top 10 brands in the action figure segment of the $22 billion dollar U.S. toy market.

Bandai Premium is re-releasing two S.H. MonsterArts figures the Mecha King Ghidorah and Godzilla 2000 Special Color Version. Both are the same figures previously released (including any accessories this time it is a limited "lottery" sale through the Tamashii Web Shop. Pre-order for these figures is from now till Feb 21 with release in March. Check out our Figure Database for original release info here.

S.H. MonsterArts showed off the Shin Godzilla Awakening Version a few days ago now here is the official pic and info. This appears to be the same figure previously released but with a different color scheme as well as effects and interchangable parts. It features a extra head and extra tail, effects include a beam for both the mouth and tail, two different breath effects and a stand for the effects. It's 18cm tall and 40cm long, and will retail for 15,984 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from the Bandai Premium Webshop with release in July.

Bandai/Gashapon is releasing two different Shin Godzilla items, Chibi Shin Godzilla 2nd Form Capsule Toys, and Shin Godzilla HG Capsule Figures. The capsule toys are Shin Godzilla's 2nd form in four different poses that can be hooked on different items (fingers, pens, drinking glasses, etc.). They are a little over 2 inches long and should be available in late Feb 2017 and are about 200 yen each (approx $1.75 US). The HG (High Grade) figures are one of each form (4 total, fourth form not shown yet), they are approx 2 to 3.5 inches long/tall. These will retail for about 300 yen (approx $2.60 US) and will be available mid March 2017.

It seems Bandai Premium is re-releasing two X-Plus Gigantic Series Godzillas, 2001 and 1954. Both include the extras that came with the Ric versions. This is somewhat of a surprise since they were not released that long ago. Godzilla 2001 is 37.5cm tall and 78cm in length, and will retail for 37,800 yen. Godzilla 1954 is 44cm tall and 75cm in length, and will retail for 49,896 yen. They both are scheduled to be released Feb 2017.

Bandai is re-releasing the Art Spirits Hyper Solid Godzilla 2000, released acouple year back and recently released in the Limited Glow Version. This figure stand 20cm tall (approx 8 inches) and will retail for 9,936 yen (approx $95 US). It should be released in Feb 2017 around the same time as the Glow Version from the Bandai Premium website.