X-Plus is releasing the Large Monster Series Ultraman Hanzagiran Ric limited figure, an armored Ultra kaiju. This figure is 15cm tall (approx 6 inches) and will retail for 16,200 yen (approx $150 US). It can be pre-ordered from the Ric site with release scheduled for Oct 2018 (no general release).

Bandai/Tamashii have revealed the S.H. Figuarts Ultraman X & Gomora Armor Set that they teased recently. The figure features snap on armor and weapons (Gomora Armor Set). It should be about 15cm tall and retail for 7,560 yen. It will be released in Oct 2018 from general retailers, pre-orders should be up soon. More info as we get it.

X-Plus is releasing three new Ultraman figures in July, Large Monster Series ULTRA NEW GENERATION Ultra Seven X, Ultraman (Ultraman Taro Guest Version), and Alien Fire. Ultra Seven X features a light up gimmick for the Ric, stands 23cm tall, and retails for 13,824 yen (11,664 yen for the standard). Ultraman is a Ric only figure, it stands 23cm tall, and retails for 13,500 yen. Alien Fire is a Ric only figure, it comes with his Fire Sword (w/base but can not be removed), stands approx 23cm, and retails for 14,580 yen. All can be pre-ordered now with release scheduled for July 2018.

Ken Elephant is releasing the Art Of Colossus Powered Red King Statue, this statue is designed to look more like the actual monster rather than a suit. It is designed by Shinji Higuchi and Mahiro Maeda (Dummy Head Designs?), it stands 30cm tall and is 42 cm in length (approx 12 and 16.5 inches). It will retail for 33,500 yen (approx $307 US, 36,180 yen w/tax), it can be pre-ordered from Ken Elephant (and possible other retailers) 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.

X-Plus is releasing four Ultraman figures in June, they include LMS Ultraman Taro Appearance Pose, LMS Babarue, and the "I'm Taking The Earth" (Return of Ultraman episode 48) Soft Set that includes Yametaranese and Sasahiller. Ultraman Taro Appearance Pose features a light up gimmick for the eyes and color timer (Ric version only), it stands 25cm tall, and retails for 14,040 yen. Babarue comes with Babarue chain(?), it stands 23cm tall, and retails for 15,552 yen. Yametaranese and Sasahiller are both soft vinyl figures (squishy), they stand 23.5 and 23cm tall respectively, and the set will retail for 27,000 yen. All can be pre-ordered from the X-Plus site with release scheduled for June 2018.

Bandai/Tamashii is releasing the S.H. Figuarts Antlar figure, this figure comes with a base to create the look that it is emerging from the ground. It stands 15cm tall (approx 6 inches) and will retail for 7,560 yen (approx $71 US). Pre-orders start April 20 from the Tamashii Web Shop, with release scheduled for Sept 2018.

Bandai Gashapon is releasing the Ultimate Luminous Ultraman Series 6 and Ultimate Luminous Structures, Series 6 includes Ultraman Leo, Ultraman Nexus Junis, and two buildings, the Structures include seven different structures, all feature a light up gimmick and the Ultras stand approx 5 inches.  Series 6 are 500 yen each and the Structures are 300 yen each all should be released by the end of April 2018.

UMA(HK LTD) is releasing four Flying Ultraman Statues, Ultraman, Ultraman ACE, Ultra Seven, and Ultraman Zoffy. Each figure comes with a magnetic base that the figure can be placed on. All are 26cm long (except Ultraman who is 26.5cm, approx 10 inches) and retail for 12,960 yen (approx $121 US). They can be pre-ordered now from various retailers with release scheduled late April 2018.

Kaiyodo is releasing the Ultra Seven Character Classics Statue, it is sculpted by Takashi Kinoshita. It stands 35cm tall (approx 14 inches) including a base, it also features a removable eye slugger. This figure will retail for 32,184 yen (approx $306 US) and can be pre-ordered now from Kaiyodo's web store and retailers like AmiAmi with release scheduled for May 2018.