X-Plus is releasing the  1/8 Scale Vampirella Jose Gonzalez Edition Glow in the Dark Plastic Model Kit. This kit is the same sculpt as the previous version but molded in a glow in the dark pink coloring, it features a skull nameplate base, it stands 23cm tall and retails for 5,499 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from various hobby shops, comic book shops, etc. with release scheduled for Nov 2023.

Tweeterhead has officially announced their Gillman Color and Black And White Myths & Monsters figures. Both figures are the same except for color, number, and availability, check out the details and pics below.

Tweeterhead Gillman Color & Black And White Myths & Monsters Figures
Tweeterhead presents the new Gillman Maquette!

It is the very first in our new original “Myths & Monsters” maquette line. This fully sculpted polyresin statue features Gillman emerging from the water in an Amazon-like environment—a predator lurking, ready to strike its prey. Surrounding it are lifelike plant life and creatures, meticulously sculpted and painted with intricate and realistic details, making the beast seem as real as the snakes, turtles, and frogs accompanying it. ,

There will be two versions of the Gillman available for purchase. A fully painted edition(available on Sideshow and directly on Tweeterhead), and a Tweeterhead Exclusive Black and White edition. The black and white edition will ONLY be available from Tweeterhead.com and will be limited to only 100 pieces worldwide. Will will ship the black and white addition internationally as well.

The Gillman Maquette measures approximately 16.5″ tall, 11.25″ wide, and 12.5″ deep when fully assembled. It comes with two unique portraits: one with a more “Classic” look and another with a more fierce, “Modern” appearance, allowing fans to choose their preferred display. Both editions include both portraits.

Add either or both of these epic Gillman versions to your display and begin your Tweeterhead Myths and Monsters collection in style!

Brand

• Myths and Monsters

Product Type

• Maquette

Material

• Polyresin

Product Size

• Height: 16.5”, Width: 11.25”, Depth: 12.5”

Weight

• 12 lbs

Artist

• Paul Komoda (Design & Sculpt)
• David Igo (Design)
• Ariel Mora Remis (Design & Sculpt)
• Amilcar Fong (Design & Sculpt)
• Quincy Vadan (Sculpt)
• Jesse Sandifer (Sculpt)
• Charles Wills (Paint)
• Melissa Ramirez (Paint)
• Neil Winn (Paint Lead)

Price: $500
Limited: Color TBD, Black And White 100 pieces.
Release date: JAN 2024 - MAR 2024
​Pre-order: Color Tweeterhead, Sideshow. Black And White Tweeterhead.

X-Plus is releasing the Masterpiece Series Princess of Mars Dejah Thoris Motoichiro Takebe Picture Sogen SF Bunko Edition Statue. This statue is based on the original Edgar Rice Burroughs creation, it is a resin figure that stands 22cm tall, 18cm wide, and 11cm deep, the base (with name plate) has a diameter of 22cm, it comes with a space backboard for display that is 26cm tall and 29cm wide, and a framed print (by Motoichiro Takebe) that is 21cm tall and 16.5cm wide. It is 33,000 yen and can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus with release scheduled for Nov 2023.

A terrifying statue of Kali, the Goddess of Death, stands at rest waiting for any would-be adventurer to try and steal her treasure. She stands with her arms out and palms up and the eyes in her palms looking for any sign that she should attack. One of Ray Harryhausen’s more ambitious stop-motion creations, Kali would move all her arms as she battles the heroes.

Traditionally sculpted by the artisans of the famed creature shop of Kaibutsuya, this detailed Kali statue is made from polyresin and stands 30cm tall. Each piece is hand-painted to look like it is made of ancient stone. She is posed at rest standing on a base with gold treasure and a name plate.

The Deluxe version of this statue includes a polyresin diorama carved stone circle and a green light to enhance the display.

PRODUCT SIZE: KALI STAUTE : APPROXIMATELY L 230MM W 230MM H 300MM
RETAIL PRICE: DELUXE $358.99 , STANDARD $288.99
RELEASE DATE : Q4, 2023

X-Plus is releasing the Limited Edition Revenge Of The Creature 1/8 Scale Plastic Model Kit, from the sequel to Creature From The Black Lagoon. This kit stands 22cm tall to the head (without base), or 28cm tall with base to top of its hand, it comes with open and closed mouth heads, underwater base and more, and it will retail for 6,270 yen (on the Japanese Ric site, 5,700 yen on the US Ric site). It can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus with release scheduled for August 2023. A general release without the extra head part will also be available.

Star Ace has announced a number of new Prehistoric Creature statues, two are Ammonites, prehistoric marine creatures, the Nautilus and the Trilobite, the other two announcements are a T-Rex skull and a Spinosaurus skull. Check out the info and pics below on each.

NAUTILUS & TRILOBITES MINIATURE FRAME & FOSSIL 15CM POLYRESIN STATUE (PRE-HISTORIC CREATURES)
Ammonites are an extinct group of marine animals in the Cephalopoda class. They are invertebrates and are more closely related to coleoids (squids, octopus, and cuttlefish) than they were to the modern chambered nautilus, even though they are closer in appearance to the latter. Ammonites first appeared in the oceans during the Devonian Period, some 400 million years ago. They died out around 65.5 million years ago along with the dinosaurs.

This full scale replica of the Nautilus is fixed in a frame with a prehistoric ocean background and depicts the creature partially outside its shell. Available as a Deluxe set with the Nautilus replica or separately, a fossil of three nautilus as they would be unearthed today is a separate display piece.

The trilobite is an extinct marine arthropod that lived over 500 million years ago during the Paleozoic Era. These creatures were one of the earliest complex organisms to evolve on Earth and have left behind a rich fossil record. The trilobite had a hard exoskeleton which protected it from predators and environmental hazards. Some species grew up to three feet in length. They lived in a variety of marine environments, from shallow tropical seas to deep ocean trenches.

This replica of a trilobite is mounted in a display frame and shows how it might have looked as a living creature in the prehistoric ocean. A fossil replica of two trilobites is available as part of the deluxe set with the framed trilobite or as a separate piece.

The Nautilus and Trilobite are also featured on the base of the Star Ace Dunkleosteus statue.

Product Size: Frame

• Height: 4.01" (10.2 cm)
• Width: 5.98" (15.2 cm)
• Depth: 3.14" (8 cm) *

Product Size: Fossil

• Height: 5.90" (15 cm)
• Width: 9.44" (24 cm)
• Depth: 1.18" (3 cm) 

The two versions of the Ammonites available are $198.99 for framed creature and fossil replica, and $114.99 for framed creature only. 

SPINOSAURUS HEAD SKULL STATUE
The Spinosaurus was the largest carnivorous dinosaur that ever lived, outweighing the Tyrannosaurus Rex with a much larger head and body. It roamed North Africa over 90 million years ago and may have hunted in and out of the water.

This replica Spinosaurus Skull is made of polyresin and measures over 30cm long. It can be mounted on the wall or displayed on the accompanying environmental base with a nameplate.

Product Size:

• Height: 6.69" (17 cm)
• Width: 3.54" (9 cm)
• Depth: 13.38" (34 cm) *

Price: $268.99.

T-REX HEAD SKULL POLYRESIN STATUE
The terrifying Tyrannosaurus was king of the dinosaurs during the late Cretaceous period, over 60 million years ago. A giant predator that could measure 14 meters long and weigh over 6 tons, the Tyrannosaurus is the most well-known and beloved dinosaur for kids and collectors alike. 

This replica Tyrannosaurus Skull is made of polyresin and measures over 30cm long. It can be mounted on the wall or displayed on the accompanying environmental base with a nameplate.

Product Size:

• Height: 6.69" (17 cm)
• Width: 3.54" (9 cm)
• Depth: 12.59" (32 cm) *

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Price: $268.99.

All are releasing Q3 2023, from multiple retailers. (View In Your Room by Sideshow Collectibles)

X-Plus is releasing the 1/35 Scale Cyclops Glow in the Dark Edition Plastic Model Kit, base on the previous announced non glow kit. This kit stands 24.5cm tall with base (23cm without base), it should retail for approx. $50, and will be released August 2023. It should be available for pre-order from multiple retailers soon.

Elasmotherium Rhino Winter Version (Brown color/Black color)
An extremely limited new release of the Elasmotherium Rhino will feature snow decoration on the animals and base to recreate these majestic creatures in the cold environment of the last Ice Age.

The Elasmotherium ranged the wide-open plains of Eurasia as recently as 29,000 years ago, making it contemporary with early humans. It was most likely made extinct by the change in climate during the most recent Ice Age.

Elasmotherium was as large as a Wooly Mammoth, measuring from 4 to 5 meters in length and standing over 2 meters tall. It may have had a large horn up to 2 meters long used for defense and digging.

Star Ace presents a new statue sculpted by renowned animal sculptor, Sean Cooper as part of the Wonders of the Wild series. This polyresin prehistoric rhinoceros features two bird companions to help keep the larger animal free of bugs, just as birds do for modern rhinos. The Elasmotherium is attached to a base representing its natural habitat.

This polyresin statue is 28cm long and stands 16.5cm tall. The Elasmotherium (Winter) will be available with black fur. Only 150 pieces of this variant will be produced, and it will quickly become a much sought after collector’s item!

PRODUCT SIZE: STATUE: APPROXIMATELY L 280MM W 140MM H 165MM
RELEASE DATE: Q3, 2023
RETAIL PRICE: $284.99
​PRE-ORDER HERE.

2-Horned Cyclops
The master of stop-motion special Effects, Ray Harryhausen, created many memorable creatures.  One of the most popular is the Cyclops and he did more than one version.

Star Ace had such great success with the original single horned Cyclops that now they are bringing out the 2-horned version, most famous for fighting a dragon.

This menacing creature has an articulated eyeball that can be rotated.  His jaw is also articulated for different display options. 

Traditionally sculpted by the artisans of the famed creature shop of Kaibutsuya, this detailed Cyclops statue is made from soft vinyl and stands 32cm tall. Each piece is hand-painted to bring out the very fine details of the sculpt.  
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This Deluxe version of this statue includes a polyresin display base with a miniature recreation of the cave entrance from the dragon’s lair.

Size: Cyclops - 30cm tall (32cm with base), 15cm wide. Base - 12.5cm tall, 22cm deep, 18cm wide.
Price: $184.99 Standard, $274.99 Deluxe.
Release date: Q3 2023.
​Pre-order from Star Ace and other retailers.

An extremely limited new release of the Woolly Mammoth 2.0 will feature snow decoration on the animals and base to recreate these majestic creatures in the cold environment of the last Ice Age. Sculpted by renowned animal sculptor, Sean Cooper, this polyresin mammoth statue features this prehistoric creature and child on a base representing her natural habitat.

The Woolly Mammoth or Mammuthus primigenius roamed much of the Northern Hemisphere as recently as 4,000 years ago. Standing approximately 3 meters tall and weighing over six tonnes, this elephant ancestor was an important resource for early humans.

This polyresin statue of the Mammoth is 33cm long and stands 22cm tall. She is depicted with her young calf on a diorama base of a rocky outcropping covered in snow. This all-new sculpt has been painted by the Japanese artisans at X-Plus.

Only 150 pieces of this variant will be produced, and it will quickly become a much sought after collector’s item!
Size: 33cm long, 20cm wide, 22cm tall.
Price: $334.99.
Release date: Late Q2, 2023.
​Pre-order here.
Note this sculpt is the same as the previous 2.0 Woolly Mammoth version but with winter scenery.