 Acro has announced the Kaiju Remix Series x Takeya Windom figure, this is the first figure designed by Takayuki Takeyawith an assist from Yoshiki Fujimoto, with more to come. This figure stands approx. 30cm tall, and will retail for 22,500 yen. It can be pre-ordered from Acro and other retailers with release scheduled for Feb 2025. I have been involved in the KAIJU REMIX series, succeeding my dear friend Yasushi Nirasawa. I was born in the same year as him (1963), and like many others, my childhood was heavily influenced by the era of epoch-making creations such as special effects and manga. The opening of Ultraman left a particularly strong impression on me (it started with Ultra Q), and the first thing I wrote in my life was the word "Ultraman". Of course, I also became fascinated with Ultra Seven, and even after a long time, I am still fascinated by the designs of the capsule monsters such as Windom and Micras, Eleking, King Joe, and many others. I feel a sense of responsibility to take over from Yasushi Nirasawa, but I think it's most important to enjoy it to the fullest! I'd be happy if people of all ages could enjoy the arrangements I made with respect for the original! I designed Windom with an arrangement concept that emphasizes that it is a support weapon for Ultra Seven. I can't stop thinking about how Windam must have been a creature from some other planet, and then modified after various events... but in my memory, he was often on the losing side, so I wanted to equip him with a powerful weapon, and equipped him with two pieces of equipment from the same series as the Ice Slinger on his back to strengthen his fighting power. However, I also wanted to preserve his lovable mood, and the arrangement was based on the hidden theme of "It would be great to have a partner like this." The modeling was done by Keiki Fujimoto, who created it 100% digitally. I am extremely grateful that he was able to improve my rough arrangement to a wonderful level of completion! Recently, I have been enjoying imagining this guy moving in CG in my mind, toying with the Guts Alien people. Takayuki Takeya ACRO's KAIJUREMIX recreates monsters with universal designs with loving arrangements. This is the first time I have participated in this series, which I have enjoyed as a user for some time. Windom is a capsule monster that first appeared in the first episode of Ultra Seven. It looks mechanical, but has the setting of a monster and comical movements, making it cool and charming, making it a true "Ultra Monster". Arranged by Takeya Takayuki, it has details that make it seem as if it will start moving at any moment, making a sound, and a more powerful body. It's not just cool, it has a somewhat silly appearance. When I first saw the design arrangement that fully expresses Windom's charm and character, I couldn't help but scream out loud. it's easy to imagine it bending its long arms to deal a great blow to its opponent lol . When it came to sculpting it, I felt like I was asking Takeya for help. I was a little confused by the mechanical mold, which I don't usually make, but I aimed for a beautiful silhouette and a sexy surface composition, and ultimately created it as much as time would allow. I hope you will enjoy it by having it at hand! Fujimoto Yoshiki 
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 Acro is releasing the Kaiju Remix Series PK Zetton vinyl figure, a figure they teased a while back. This figure stands 38cm tall (40cm tall with base, it includes clear vinyl parts, it is designed by Paul Komoda and Genzo Ihara (ZO MODELS), and retails for 20,000 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from Acro and possible other retailers with release scheduled for July 2023. 
 Acro is releasing the Kaiju Remix Series (KRS) Ultraman Belial figure, they have teased this figure for a while now. This vinyl figure stands approx. 30cm tall, is designed by Genzo Ihara (ZO Models), and it retails for 23,800 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from Acro and other retailers (like BBTS), with release scheduled for May-July 2023.
 Acro is releasing the KRS x NIRASAWA Nise Ultraman figure (Kaiju Remix Series, Fake Ultraman). This figure was created by Takayuki Takeya and Tomo Hyakutake based on a design by the late Yasushi Nirasawa. This figure stands approx. 30cm tall, and will retail for $178. It can be pre-ordered from Sideshow Collectibles with release scheduled for Sept - Nov 2021. 
 Acro originally revealed this figure as a prototype back at Summer Wonder Festival 2019 now it a completed figure. This figure was created by Takayuki Takeya and Junnosuke Abe based on a design by Yasushi Nirasawa. The figure uses clear vinyl on the arms and head to give it a cool look, it stands 32cm tall, and will retail for 14,800 yen. It can be pre-ordered from Acro with release scheduled for April 2020. Also being released is the KRS PK Bird Eater figure (bottom) an original kaiju by Paul Komoda, it stands 18cm tall, and retails for 6,500 yen. This is the second version of this creature with this one featuring an open mouth and split jaw (similar to Shin Godzilla). It can also be pre-ordered now here with release in March 2020. 
 ACRO is releasing both version of the SSSS.Gridman kaiju Nanashi(A version and B version). Both versions are made from ACRO's U-Vinyl process, stand approx 20cm tall, and have multiple points of articulation. They each will retail for 5,000 yen and are scheduled to be released Feb 2020 from multiple Japanese retailers like AmiAmi, and others.  
  ACRO revealed at Summer Wonder Festival 2019 their next figure the KRS x NIRASAWA Alien Metron. The KRS (kaiju remix series) features more realistic takes on Ultra kaiju, this figure like many before looks real good and has clear vinyl on his arms. We aren't sure what the circular part is behind it (stand maybe), no release date or other info was available.     ACRO has announced a number of new figures the KRS35 Jirass, the Kaiju Remix Series Gan Q, and an original figure KRS PK Bird Eater. Jirass part of the 1/35 scale series stands 7.5cm tall and will retail for 1,000 yen. Gan Q is a reimagined version of Gan Q, it stands 30cm tall, and retails for 15,800 yen. The Bird Eater figure is original kaiju by Paul Komoda (who also design Gan Q), it stands 20cm tall, and retails for 6,500 yen. All should be available for pre-order soon with release scheduled for April 2019.  
 
 
  ACRO continues their Kaiju Remix Series (reimagining of Ultra kaiju in a more realistic way) with Telesdon. This vinyl figure is designed by Yasushi Kisawa, stands 32cm tall (approx 12.5 inches), and will retail for 13,800 yen (approx $123 US). It can be pre-ordered now with release scheduled for Sept 2018.
ACRO is releasing the Kaiju Remix Series x Nirasawa Gomora, this figure is designed by Yasushi Kisawa and sculpted by Takashi Yamawaki (T's Facto). It stands 28cm tall (approx 11 inches) and 12,800 yen (approx $119 US). This can be pre-ordered now from AmiAmi and other retailers with release scheduled for June 2018.
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