We posted the preview of a number of new X-Plus figures we now have some more info on the Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection Godzilla 2004 Poster Version "Farewell, Godzilla." RMC statue. This statue looks to be the first in the series, this statue stands 23cm tall (25cm with pedestal base with a plate), and is 26cm wide, it features a light up feature for the fins and base on the Ric version. There was no info on price or release date yet and this maybe a shared figure with Bandai (graphics are similar to those used by Bandai). More info as it becomes available.

Update: this statue will be up for pre-order May 8th, and will retail for 41,800 yen (38,000 yen on US site ($353), approx $391 US, 40,700 yen for the standard), it is scheduled for a Sept 2020 release.

​"Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection", a new series produced and produced by Yuji Sakai, has finally started!
"Yuji Sakai Best Works Selection" is made from material that pursues reproduction of Sakaihara model by selecting masterpieces with high artistic characteristics from the past works of Mr. Yuji Sakai,
and a plate on which the work name and series number are written It also comes with a pedestal attached, and it will be delivered as a high-class collectable series.

The memorable first installment is "Godzilla (2004) poster version" Farewell, Godzilla. "" From "Godzilla FINAL WARS" (released in 2004)!

This work was reproduced in 2004 by Mr. Sakai, who reproduced the movie poster drawn at the time of the movie release by the great master Noriyoshi Noriyoshi.
The poster Godzilla, which is different from the one in the play, is reproduced in a lively and beautiful way, and in addition, details such as the building groups at the foot of the diorama and the expression of the rampaging waves are reproduced, but
it is not drawn in the illustration The world of posters of Ikuse is made up to the part.

-The product specifications are molded as a statue figure using poly material,
and detailed details such as sharp dorsal fins and unevenness of the body surface that can not be expressed with ordinary PVC figures are reproduced.
A dedicated pedestal base with a plate is also included, making it a highly collectable product with a presence and luxury.

In addition, the Shonen Rick Limited Edition has a built-in LED, and the diorama pedestal on the dorsal fin and feet has a light emitting function. (Uses 2 AA batteries, sold separately)

Please enjoy this "" Godzilla (2004) poster version "Farewell, Godzilla." "Which is three-dimensionalized as a high-quality statue with your beauty.

X-Plus as part of their Spring Kaiju Festival (an online event) has previewed a number of new figure releases, these include DefoReal Mechagodzilla 1974, Large Monster Series Irys, Favorite Sculptors Line Rodan 1956, Favorite Sculptors Line Gamera 1965, X-Plus Yuji Sakai Best Works Collection Godzilla 2004 Poster Version “Goodbye Godzilla” (resin statue), and four Ultra Kaiju teasers. Both FSL figures are based on Asai Zoukei kits (Gamera looks release ready, Rodan is an unpainted prototype) the Rodan Ric will feature the base pictured and Gamera is based on a poster image, Irys looks to be complete with the Ric having a light up for the head chest and legs (pre-order soon hopefully), and the Mechagodzilla DefoReal is an unpainted prototype. The poster statue looks incredible, it looks like it will come with a plaque style base, and will likely be a pricey item.  The four Ultra Kaiju are teasers (blacked out reveals, Large Monster Series). No other info is given but Irys and Gamera look release ready so pre-orders could hit soon.

Bandai is releasing the Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla First Appearance Set 1 (Kaiju Extra Land Mechagodzilla Project Godzilla Vs. Mechagodzilla (1974) First Appearance Set 1 Fake Godzilla Version), the second or technically first set of figures in the full set. This set features the two before versions of Fake Godzilla (Mechagodzilla in disguise), one looks like Godzilla but has a couple of patches of Space Titanium showing, the second is Godzilla beginning his transformation with his lower half "phasing". Both stand approx 20cm tall, and the set will retail for 13,200 yen. They can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release scheduled for Oct 2020.

Medicom is releasing the First Godzilla Puppet (Guigno) Version Figure, this figure was a Wonder Festival exclusive. The sale is a lottery sale, and the figure stands 26cm tall, and will retail for 12,000 yen. It can be ordered from the Medicom website and it will be released in May 2020.

CCP has announced their CCP Toy Festival what looks to be an online toy sale. With events and shows being cancelled CCP has turned to a virtual sale of sort, the sale will be anywhere from 30 to 50% off (possible as high as 70%) on 150 or more items. These include Ultraman and Toho related figures and more, the sale runs from April 24th to April 26th. Keep an eye out on the CCP website here.

Tanaka Studio (Kenichi Tanaka) is releasing two new busts the FMS (Film Monsters Statue) Godzilla 1954 Arrange Image Bust (FMS18), and Godzilla 2019 Bust (FMS19). Both are unpainted and unassembled kits (6 pieces for Godzilla 1954, 9 pieces for Godzilla 2019), designed with ZBrush, each is 17cm tall, Godzilla 1954 is 10,000 yen and Godzilla 2019 is 12,000 yen. Both can be ordered now from Tanaka Studio, with the 1954 releasing now and 2019 releasing in May 2020.

Behold! The monster so powerful that even Godzilla, King of the Monsters, had to enlist help to fight it. Ghidora may be a destructive, 3-headed serpent, but this is one Phunny that came to party (cuddle)! Standing at 8-inches of plush awesomeness, this Ghidorah is a must-have for your plush, Godzilla, or Kidrobot collection.
Retail price: $14.99
​Release date: July 2020

CCP is releasing the Artistic Monster Collection (AMC) Hedorah Japan Culture 02 Version, the second series of figures with a design based on balloons from Japanese festivals. There are four versions landing, adult, chimney, and crawling (quadruped), each is molded in cream colored luminous vinyl with a black and red splatter paint app. They are 21cm, 26cm, 19.5cm and 30cm respectively in height (length for crawling), limited to 150,100, 200, and 50 pieces each respectively, and retail for 11,000 yen, 14,000 yen, 12,000 yen, and 9,000 yen respectively as an early order price (all will increase by 2,000 yen afterwards), all can be pre-ordered now from CCP with release scheduled for August/September 2020.

X-Plus has announced a number of new figures these include 30cm Series Godzilla 1993, DefoReal Godzilla 1974, as well as the first figure for the Spring Big Kaiju Festival, DefoReal Hedorah Clear Black Version. The Godzilla 1993 the Ric version features a paint app that gives the appearance when Godzilla is restructured by Rodan, standard has a regular paint scheme, it stands 30cm tall, will retail for 22,000 yen (20,350 yen for the standard), and it will release July 2020. The DefoReal Godzilla 1974 Ric comes with a Black Hole Third Planet Alien, Godzilla stands 13cm, the Alien stands 5cm, it retails for 7,700 yen (7,150 yen for the standard), and will be released Sept 2020. The Spring Big Kaiju Festival will be a lottery that looks to feature a different limited figure each week (on Fridays), the first is Hedorah which is the same sculpt as the previous releases in clear black vinyl, it is limited to 300 pieces, and will retail for 5,000 yen. The Rics and lottery items can be pre-ordered from X-Plus, standard from other retailers.

Marusan has announced their June 2020 releases including Classic Godzilla 350 Sakura-mochi Version, Godzilla 1971 Dark Glitter, Hedora 350 A-Type Green Clear Body Gold Star Eyes, and Ultraman 350 B-Type GID. All figures are 22cm tall, Classic Godzilla has a clear white body with glitter and pink and green highlights, Godzilla 1971 is a black clear vinyl with glitter and paint highlights, Hedorah is clear green with red and yellow highlights and "star" eyes, and Ultraman is a glow in the dark figure. Both Godzillas and Hedorah retail for 11,000 yen, Ultraman for 8,800 yen, all can be pre-ordered now from Marusan. The Ultraman figure is an international release, the Godzilla and Hedorah are Japanese releases only, all are scheduled for  release June 2020.