Bandai is releasing the second set of SHODO Ultraman VS candy figures, they include Ultraman Jack, Bemstar, Ultraman Ace, Ace Killer, and Extended Set (accessory set). All figures stand approx 10cm tall, both Ultraman come with extra hands and stand, and the Extended Set comes with two stands, beam effects, and weapons. Each figure retails for 500 yen and are scheduled for release June 13. (From Bandai via Dengeki Hobby)

CCP is releasing King Joe Vs Ultra Seven 1/6 Scale Tokusatsu figures, two King Joe figures standard and mounting pose (there words not ours), Ultra Seven, Confrontation Set (Ultra Seven and King Joe mounting pose), and Ultra Seven and lower half of King Joe set. Both King Joe (both versions) and Ultra Seven include a light up gimmick, the figures stand 30cm tall. Both King Joes and Ultra Seven retail for 18,000 yen (approx $163 US), the Confrontation Set for 35,000 yen (approx $317 US), and the other set for 20,000 yen (approx $181 US). They can be pre-ordered now with release in March 2018 from the CCP website and other retailers.

X-Plus is releasing the Large Monster Series Firemons Ric Boy figure, this figure stands 28cm tall (approx 11 inches) it features it's flame sword weapon. The figure will retail for 19,980 yen (approx $181 US) it can be pre-ordered now from the X-Plus Shounen Ric site with release scheduled for August 2017.

Kaiyodo is releasing a new line of cold cast (polystone) statues, Character Classics, the first two being Ultraman B and Ultraman Ace. Both are sculpted by Takashi Kinoshita, with each standing 33cm tall (approx 13 inches) including a base. They will both retail for 32,184 yen (approx $294 US) and can be pre-ordered now from Kaiyodo's web store and retailers like AmiAmi with release in August 2017.

X-Plus is releasing Ultra Kaiju Muruchi, Real Master Collection Plus Return Of Ultraman, and teased that Firemons will be released as well. Muruchi is similar to Bemstar in that it will be made from a soft "swishy" vinyl. It stands 25cm tall and will retail for 13,500 yen (approx $122 US). Return Of Ultraman is made of resin like the other Real Master Collection figures and features a light up gimmick for it's chest piece and base. It stands 29cm tall (to it's raised fist), and will retail for 19,980 yen (approx $180 US). Both can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus with release in August 2017. There is no info on Firemons yet but it looks to be a vinyl figure, more info as we get it.

X-Plus sold the Large Monster Series Alien Waiell Kit at Super Festival 74 as an exclusive now there is a limited number still available to be sold through a lottery sale. The kit molded in clear green vinyl will retail for 8,188 yen (approx $73 US). The lottery sale runs from May 2 till May 12 so time is short, it needs to be purchased through the X-Plus website.

X-Plus is releasing two Large Monster Series Ultra Kaiju Bemstar and Garan, Bemstar is a "soft" figure that can be squished or bent similar to the costume. Bemstar (same mold used in 2010) stands 23 cm tall (approx 9 inches) and retails for 13,500 yen (approx $121 US). Garan stands 25cm tall and retails for 16,991 yen (approx $152 US). Both can be pre-ordered from X-Plus and will be released in July 2017.

Aquamarine is releasing the ULTRAMAN Bust Limiter Release Version (anime based version), Aquamarine has release the regular version of this bust previously (in Dec 2016). It is the same bust with a new paint scheme and the light-up feature, eyes and chest piece, are different colors. The bust stands 24cm tall (approx 9.5 inches), and it will retail for 14,904 yen (approx $134 US). It is available for pre-order from Aquamarine and other retailers and will be released in June 2017.

Tamashii is releasing the S.H. Figuarts Ultraman A figure, this figure stands 15cm tall (approx 6 inches), it comes with extra hands, chest piece, and Spectium Ray effect. It will retail for 5,940 yen (approx $54 US) it will be available for pre-ordered starting April 28 from a number of retailers with release Sept 2017.

Bandai Gashapon is releasing the Ultimate Luminous King Joe figure. This figure, like others in the series, features a light up gimmick for head and chest (image above). It stands 12.9cm tall (approx 5 inches), and will retail for 3,980 yen (approx $36 US). It can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release in July 2017.