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COOLPLAYFUN Unveils Multi-Territory Licensing Deal With Tsuburaya Productions for 1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-Cast Action Figures
Press release,
July, 2023 – COOLPLAYFUN is thrilled to announce its latest achievement – a multi-territory licensing deal with Tsuburaya Productions, paving the way for a remarkable 1/12 scale die-cast action figure product line. This exceptional collection has been developed based on the groundbreaking 3DCG animation “ULTRAMAN”. Pre-orders are available from COOLPLAYFUN’s official website now.
“We are incredibly excited about our forthcoming 1/12 scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” die-cast action figure series in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions,” expressed a representative from COOLPLAYFUN. “Our vision is to faithfully recreate the entire animation series through our meticulously crafted die-cast action figures. We recommend getting in your pre-orders as soon as possible. This series will definitely be one of our most popular releases!”
Scheduled to hit the market in December 2023, COOLPLAYFUN’s initial offering will feature four beloved superhero characters: ULTRAMAN, ACE SUIT, ULTRAMAN SUIT ZOFFY, and ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK. These meticulously crafted action figures are constructed with a blend of manly ABS and Zinc Alloy materials, guaranteeing durability and authenticity. With LED lights illuminating their eyes and a Color Timer on their chests, each fully-articulated figure boasts over 30 points of articulation, allowing fans to pose and display them in various dynamic positions. In 2024 the series will continue to grow with five more characters added.
COOLPLAYFUN is committed to delivering an extensive range of Ultraman characters from the animation series, ensuring enthusiasts have the opportunity to complete their collections. The pre-order phase, active now, offers dedicated fans an exclusive chance to secure these coveted items.
As anticipation mounts for the release of the 1/12 scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” die-cast action figures, fans can look forward to immersing themselves in a world of collectible treasures that pay homage to this cherished animation series.
To obtain more information or place pre-orders, collectors are encouraged to contact COOLPLAYFUN via email at po@coolplayfun.com. Distributors or retailers interested in partnering with COOLPLAYFUN contact sales@coolplayfun.com.
Pre-orders of the new Ultraman series of action figures are now available from COOLPLAYFUN.
About COOLPLAYFUN
Toys are cool and fun to play with!
That’s the not-so-hidden message in our name.
COOLPLAYFUN licenses characters, ideas, and artwork and transforms them into high-quality collectible toys that we bring to the world through our global sales network.
We make it easy for our clients to bring their visions vividly and memorably to life. Our experienced toy experts and factory engineers deliver a one-stop solution that includes concept design, prototyping, production, and fulfilment.
About Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions is a global entertainment company founded in 1963 by the father of Tokusatsu, Eiji Tsuburaya. The company is dedicated to providing creative and innovative content, products, and services to people worldwide. Tsuburaya Productions is best known for its production of the Ultraman Series.
Press release,
July, 2023 – COOLPLAYFUN is thrilled to announce its latest achievement – a multi-territory licensing deal with Tsuburaya Productions, paving the way for a remarkable 1/12 scale die-cast action figure product line. This exceptional collection has been developed based on the groundbreaking 3DCG animation “ULTRAMAN”. Pre-orders are available from COOLPLAYFUN’s official website now.
“We are incredibly excited about our forthcoming 1/12 scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” die-cast action figure series in collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions,” expressed a representative from COOLPLAYFUN. “Our vision is to faithfully recreate the entire animation series through our meticulously crafted die-cast action figures. We recommend getting in your pre-orders as soon as possible. This series will definitely be one of our most popular releases!”
Scheduled to hit the market in December 2023, COOLPLAYFUN’s initial offering will feature four beloved superhero characters: ULTRAMAN, ACE SUIT, ULTRAMAN SUIT ZOFFY, and ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK. These meticulously crafted action figures are constructed with a blend of manly ABS and Zinc Alloy materials, guaranteeing durability and authenticity. With LED lights illuminating their eyes and a Color Timer on their chests, each fully-articulated figure boasts over 30 points of articulation, allowing fans to pose and display them in various dynamic positions. In 2024 the series will continue to grow with five more characters added.
COOLPLAYFUN is committed to delivering an extensive range of Ultraman characters from the animation series, ensuring enthusiasts have the opportunity to complete their collections. The pre-order phase, active now, offers dedicated fans an exclusive chance to secure these coveted items.
As anticipation mounts for the release of the 1/12 scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” die-cast action figures, fans can look forward to immersing themselves in a world of collectible treasures that pay homage to this cherished animation series.
To obtain more information or place pre-orders, collectors are encouraged to contact COOLPLAYFUN via email at po@coolplayfun.com. Distributors or retailers interested in partnering with COOLPLAYFUN contact sales@coolplayfun.com.
Pre-orders of the new Ultraman series of action figures are now available from COOLPLAYFUN.
About COOLPLAYFUN
Toys are cool and fun to play with!
That’s the not-so-hidden message in our name.
COOLPLAYFUN licenses characters, ideas, and artwork and transforms them into high-quality collectible toys that we bring to the world through our global sales network.
We make it easy for our clients to bring their visions vividly and memorably to life. Our experienced toy experts and factory engineers deliver a one-stop solution that includes concept design, prototyping, production, and fulfilment.
About Tsuburaya Productions
Tsuburaya Productions is a global entertainment company founded in 1963 by the father of Tokusatsu, Eiji Tsuburaya. The company is dedicated to providing creative and innovative content, products, and services to people worldwide. Tsuburaya Productions is best known for its production of the Ultraman Series.
1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-cast Action Figure (ULTRAMAN)
PRODUCT DETAILS
1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-cast Action Figure (ACE SUIT)
PRODUCT DETAILS
1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-cast Action Figure (ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK)
PRODUCT DETAILS
1/12 Scale Anime ULTRAMAN Die-cast Action Figure (ULTRAMAN SUIT ZOFFY)
PRODUCT DETAILS
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Size: Approximately 15cm in height
- Material: ABS, Zinc Alloy, PVC & POM
- Packaging: Blister/Box
- Pre-order Closing Date: 31 August 2023
- Shipping Date: December 2023 / January 2024
- Other Details: -One (1) Fully-articulated action body with over 30 points of articulation
- – LED lights in eyes and color timer on chest (batteries excluded)
- -One (1) pair of Specium Blade effect parts
- -One (1) pair of Ultra Slash effect parts
- -Four (4) pairs of interchangeable hands
- -One (1) Figure Stand
- Retail price: $95
- Pre-order here.
1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-cast Action Figure (ACE SUIT)
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Size: Approximately 15cm in height
- Material: ABS, Zinc Alloy, PVC & POM
- Packaging: Blister/Box
- Pre-order Closing Date: 31 August 2023
- Shipping Date: December 2023/January 2024
- Other Details: -One (1) Fully-articulated action body with over 30 points of articulation
- – LED lights in eyes and color timer on chest (batteries excluded)
- -One (1) Vertical Guillotine effect parts
- -Four (4) pairs of interchangeable hands
- -One (1) Figure Stand
- Retail price: $95
- Pre-order here.
1/12 Scale Anime “ULTRAMAN” Die-cast Action Figure (ULTRAMAN SUIT JACK)
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Size: Approximately 18cm in height
- Material: ABS, Zinc Alloy, PVC & POM
- Packaging: Blister/Box
- Pre-order Closing Date: 30 September 2023
- Shipping Date: February/March 2024
- Other Details: -One (1) Fully-articulated action body with over 30 points of articulation
- -LED lights in eyes and color timer on chest (batteries excluded)
- -Four (4) pairs of interchangeable hands
- -One (1) Figure Stand
- Retail price: $125
- Pre-order here.
1/12 Scale Anime ULTRAMAN Die-cast Action Figure (ULTRAMAN SUIT ZOFFY)
PRODUCT DETAILS
- Size: Approximately 15cm in height
- Material: ABS, Zinc Alloy, PVC & POM
- Packaging: Blister/Box
- Pre-order Closing Date: 30 September 2023
- Shipping Date: February/March 2024!
- Other Details: -One (1) Fully-articulated action body with over 30 points of articulation
- -LED lights in eyes and color timer on chest (batteries excluded)
- -One (1) pair of Specium Blade effect parts
- -One (1) pair of Ultra Slash effect parts
- -Four (4) pairs of interchangeable hands
- -One (1) Figure Stand
- Retail price: $95
- Pre-order here.
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Tamashii/Bandai is releasing the S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Blazer figure, this figure stands 15cm tall and comes with extra hands, replacement color timer, and weapon, it is unclear if it will light up (most likely not). It will retail for 7,150 yen (w/tax, 6,500 yen without), pre-order start July 14th with release scheduled for Nov 2023.
Update: the Chilsonite Sword will be included as an accessory with the figure (pic below).
Update: the Chilsonite Sword will be included as an accessory with the figure (pic below).
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Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero 30cm Statue
XM Studios is excited to present our next Ultraman 30cm series, Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero Premium Collectible! Highly detailed, fully sculpted and individually hand-painted, this diorama showcases the father and son duo combining efforts to defeat their adversaries.
Ultraseven’s Emerium Beam, Ultraman Zero’s Beam Lamp and Color Timer, as well as their eyes come with light up features. Multiple switchouts are available to fully showcase their signature weapons.
Ultraseven comes with an additional left arm to display him holding his Eye Slugger. It comes with an alternate head sculpt without Eye Slugger mounted to match the pose while the weapon is in use.
Ultraman Zero comes with an additional pair of left and right arms to display him holding the Zero Sluggers. Fans will be delighted to know that we included an additional right arm to showcase him wielding the Zero Twin Sword. Similarly, it comes with an alternate head sculpt without the Zero Sluggers mounted to match the pose while the weapon is in use.
Both Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero come with mantles that can be removed.
Learn more about Ultraseven here and Ultraman Zero here.
Features:
Ultraseven:
Ultraman Zero:
Artists:
Product and Box Dimensions:
Pre-order here.
XM Studios is excited to present our next Ultraman 30cm series, Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero Premium Collectible! Highly detailed, fully sculpted and individually hand-painted, this diorama showcases the father and son duo combining efforts to defeat their adversaries.
Ultraseven’s Emerium Beam, Ultraman Zero’s Beam Lamp and Color Timer, as well as their eyes come with light up features. Multiple switchouts are available to fully showcase their signature weapons.
Ultraseven comes with an additional left arm to display him holding his Eye Slugger. It comes with an alternate head sculpt without Eye Slugger mounted to match the pose while the weapon is in use.
Ultraman Zero comes with an additional pair of left and right arms to display him holding the Zero Sluggers. Fans will be delighted to know that we included an additional right arm to showcase him wielding the Zero Twin Sword. Similarly, it comes with an alternate head sculpt without the Zero Sluggers mounted to match the pose while the weapon is in use.
Both Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero come with mantles that can be removed.
Learn more about Ultraseven here and Ultraman Zero here.
Features:
- Highly detailed sculpt of Ultraseven and Ultraman Zero in a defensive stance, ready to face their adversaries
- Crafted in polystone
- Each painstakingly handcrafted statue is individually hand-painted with the highest possible quality finish
- Light up features on eyes, Emerium Beam, Beam Lamp and Color Timer
Ultraseven:
- 2 headsculpts: 1 with Eye Slugger mounted on, 1 without Eye Slugger
- 2 left arms: 1 holding Eye Slugger, 1 in a clenched fist defensive pose
- Removable mantle
Ultraman Zero:
- 2 headsculpts: 1 with Zero Sluggers, 1 without Zero Sluggers
- 2 left arms: 1 holding Zero Slugger, 1 in a clenched fist defensive pose
- 3 right arms: 1 holding Zero Twin Sword, 1 holding Zero Slugger, 1 in a clenched fist defensive pose
- Removable mantle
Artists:
- Tanaka Kenichi
- XM Studios Design and Development Team
Product and Box Dimensions:
- Est. Product Size: 25 X 30 X 32.5cm
- Est. Box Size: 65 X 75 x 17cm
- Est. Product Weight: 4.5kg
- Est. Shipping Weight: 6kg
Pre-order here.
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X-Plus is releasing the Large Monster Series Alien Centaurus figure, from Return Of Ultraman. This figure stands 24cm tall and will retail for 18,700 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus with release scheduled for Oct 2023.
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X-Plus is releasing the Large Monster Series Oil Drinker Luminescence Version figure. This figure was previously released in 2016 without the light up gimmick, it stands 28cm tall, featuring light up eyes, it will retail for 19,800 yen. It can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus with release scheduled for Sept 2023.
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Recently teased by Kaiyodo was a figure of Hiroko Asami from Shin Ultraman, now we have info on its release, it is based on the scene where she becomes giant size transformed by Mefilas. This figure is resin and stands 21cm tall, 23cm with base, and will retail for 88,000 yen (approx. $609 US). Pre-order will be on the Kaiyodo official shop from July 24th to August 25th with the Tsuburaya Store starting pre-orderes two weeks earlier on July 10th. These are Japanese shops so a proxy will most likely be needed to order from the US.
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X-Plus is releasing the Large Monster Series Ultraseven Emerium Ray Pose Version figure. This is a new sculpt by Kenji Seki that stands 24cm tall, the Ric includes a light up gimmick for for eyes and forehead beam, and an extra set of arms, the Ric retails for 19,800 yen, standard is 16,500 yen. It can be pre-ordered now with release scheduled for Sept 2023.
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Ultraman Zero THE CHRONICLE
threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero
The threezeroX is a premium product line by threezero that collaborates with renowned artists from different parts of the world to create action figures with distinct designs. One of the collectible figures, the “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Ultraman Zero,” was created in partnership with the Japanese sculptor Akinori Takaki. Recently, a new version of the figure has been introduced, dubbed “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero,” featuring a red color scheme and showcasing special abilities and the strong energy fields that Strong Corona Zero creates.
The collectible figure “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero” is an articulated figure that stands at a height of around 34.6cm (13.6 inches). With over 52 points of articulation, this figure is highly posable and can be adapted to various dynamic poses. The figure’s intricate details, sculpted by Akinori Takaki, are accentuated by the meticulous paint application.
The figure includes LED light-up features for its eyes, forehead Beam Lamp, and chest Color Timer. The Color Timer’s LED lights can be toggled between red and blue options. Additionally, the detachable pair of “Zero Sluggers” on the figure’s head adds an extra level of customization.
Other accessories include an “Ultra Zero Lance”, 5 pairs of interchangeable hands (1 pair of opened hands, 1 pair of hands for holding weapons, 1 pair of fists, and 2 pairs of posed hands), and a threezeroX articulated figure stand.
(This item is available worldwide, excluding Japan)
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Estimated Shipment: 4th Quarter 2023
Retail price: 179.99
Specifications
FEATURES
ACCESSORIES
*LED FEATURES
Remarks
* Requires AG1 batteries x 4 (Batteries Not Included)
* Magnets included (For attaching the Zero Sluggers to the chest)
Materials
threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero
The threezeroX is a premium product line by threezero that collaborates with renowned artists from different parts of the world to create action figures with distinct designs. One of the collectible figures, the “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Ultraman Zero,” was created in partnership with the Japanese sculptor Akinori Takaki. Recently, a new version of the figure has been introduced, dubbed “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero,” featuring a red color scheme and showcasing special abilities and the strong energy fields that Strong Corona Zero creates.
The collectible figure “threezeroX Akinori Takaki Strong Corona Zero” is an articulated figure that stands at a height of around 34.6cm (13.6 inches). With over 52 points of articulation, this figure is highly posable and can be adapted to various dynamic poses. The figure’s intricate details, sculpted by Akinori Takaki, are accentuated by the meticulous paint application.
The figure includes LED light-up features for its eyes, forehead Beam Lamp, and chest Color Timer. The Color Timer’s LED lights can be toggled between red and blue options. Additionally, the detachable pair of “Zero Sluggers” on the figure’s head adds an extra level of customization.
Other accessories include an “Ultra Zero Lance”, 5 pairs of interchangeable hands (1 pair of opened hands, 1 pair of hands for holding weapons, 1 pair of fists, and 2 pairs of posed hands), and a threezeroX articulated figure stand.
(This item is available worldwide, excluding Japan)
©TSUBURAYA PRODUCTIONS
Estimated Shipment: 4th Quarter 2023
Retail price: 179.99
Specifications
FEATURES
- Redesign and original sculpt by Akinori Takaki
- Approximately 34.6cm (13.6”) tall
- Fully-articulated figure with approximately 52 points of articulation
- Detailed paint application highlighting the artistic details of the sculpt
ACCESSORIES
- One (1) pair of detachable “Zero Slugger” on the head
- One (1) “Ultra Zero Lance” weapon
- Five (5) pairs of interchangeable hands: One (1) pair of fists, one (1) pair of hands for holding weapons, one (1) pair of relaxed hands, two (2) pairs of posed hands
- One (1) threezeroX articulated figure stand
*LED FEATURES
- Eyes
- Beam Lamp on the forehead
- Color Timer on chest
Remarks
* Requires AG1 batteries x 4 (Batteries Not Included)
* Magnets included (For attaching the Zero Sluggers to the chest)
Materials
- ABS, PVC, POM and magnet
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Beams has announced the Shin Ultraman & Gomess Soft Vinyl Lottery Figure Set, Gomess features a slightly different color scheme. The figures are 12cm tall, 6.5cm wide, and 2.8cm deep for Ultraman, and 12cm tall, 5.5cm wide, and 10.5cm deep for Gomess, the set retails for 13,200 yen. The lottery runs from Monday June 12, 2023 to Sunday June 18, 2023, with winners announced on Thursday, June 22, 2023, it can be entered on the Beams website.
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Bandai/Tamashii is releasing the S.H. Figuarts Absolute Diavolo figure from Ultra Galaxy Fight. This figure stands approx 18cm tall, comes with extra hands, and the Absolute Heart that can be used with S.H. Figuarts Absolute Tartarus, and it retails for 9,350 yen. It will be available for pre-ordered June 9th with release scheduled for Nov 2023.
Also available is the S.H .Figuarts Ultraman Tregear S.H. Figuarts 15th Anniversary Version, it appears the only difference from the previous version is the 15th Anniversary logo base, it retails for 8,250 yen and will release Nov 2023.
Also available is the S.H .Figuarts Ultraman Tregear S.H. Figuarts 15th Anniversary Version, it appears the only difference from the previous version is the 15th Anniversary logo base, it retails for 8,250 yen and will release Nov 2023.
