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Tamashii/Bandai is releasing the last of the Ultra brothers, Ultraman Ace. Ultraman, Ultraman Jack, Ultra Seven, Zoffy, Ultraman Taro are the others and all have been released in the line. Ace stands 15cm tall, features two effects pieces, extra hands, and color timer, and retails for 6,050 yen. This figure is a general release, pre-orders will start on Feb 25th with release scheduled for July 2020.
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Banpresto has shown teases of there upcoming Ichiban Kuji Ultraman lottery figures and now we have more info on them. There will be a Masterlise figure of Ultraman that stands 25cm tall and is very detailed, also there will be Deforme-X figures of Ultraman, Seven, and Ace, are 7.5cm tall deformed style figures (it appears all three will be the prize). Other prizes include clear file set, towel, key chain/holder, as well as two extra chances to get the Masterlise figure (images of the other prizes were not shown). Tickets will be 850 yen with release set for June, it is unclear when the lottery will start but it will take places in a number of retailers in Japan.
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Bandai is releasing the Converge Ultraman Hero's Series 01 Candy Figures, a series of small deformed style figures. This series includes Ultraman (Anime), Seven (Anime), Adad (Anime), Gaia (from Ultraman Be Ultra game), Ultraman A (not pictured), and Ultraman B (not pictured). Each figure is approx 6cm tall, comes with candy (gum), and retail for 6050 yen for a set of ten figures (at least one complete set). They can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release schedule for June 2020.
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Bandai is releasing the Figure-Rise Standard Ultraman Suit Evil Tiga Model Kit, the next in the Figure-Rise line. The kit is 1/12 scale, articulated, comes with the Evil Fork and Evil shot effect, exchangeable hands, and stickers, it also features a light up color changing color timer unit that also lights up the eyes. This kit will retail for 5,280 yen, can be pre-ordered now from Bandai and other retailers, with release scheduled fro May 2020.
Also of note some of the earlier Figure-Rise kits are being re-releasing with new joint parts for body and neck to give them better articulation (Action models).
Also of note some of the earlier Figure-Rise kits are being re-releasing with new joint parts for body and neck to give them better articulation (Action models).
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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.
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.
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Bandai is releasing the Figure-Rise Standard Ultraman Suit Zero Model Kit, the next in the Figure-Rise line. The kit is 1/12 scale, articulated, comes with a weapon (Zero Lance), exchangeable hands, and stickers, it also features a light up color changing color timer unit that also lights up the eyes. This kit will retail for 3,520 yen, can be pre-ordered now from Bandai and other retailers, with release scheduled fro June 2020.
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Medicom is releasing the Super Extra Large Ultraman (Fukumi specification) figure, based on the Bear Model figure, as a Winter Wonder Festival exclusive. This figure stands 70cm tall (approx 27.5 inches), will be limited to 20, and retail for 58,000 yen (approx $530 US). Winter Wonder Festival is Feb 9th at Makuhari Messe, in Tokyo.
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X-Plus is releasing the Gigantic Series Ultraman C Type Steel Color Version, this is the same figure released in 2016 in a new color scheme. This figure stands 50cm tall, features light up eyes and color timer, and retails for 20,000 yen. It can be pre-ordered from X-Plus, with release scheduled for April 2020.
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Medicom has announced the exclusive Project 1/6 Ultraman A BearBrick set, it includes 100% and 400% versions (7cm and 28cm tall versions). The set will retail for 12,000 yen, and it will be released in Feb 2020 from the Project 1/6 store here.
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A few new Ultraman products are being released this month, Bandai is releasing Ultra Heroes Bath Salt Eggs, and Relax is releasing Ultraman Umbrellas and Car Shade. The bath salt eggs meant for children are orange scented and make bath water orange colored, what makes them even more fun for kids is once it disolves it reveals a mini figure inside. There are five figures Ultraman, Ultra Seven, Ultraman Taro, Ultraman Tiga , and Ultraman Zero, each stands 4.9cm tall, and will retail for 418 yen. The Umbrellas come in four styles, Ultraman, Ultraman Kaiju, Ultra Seven, and Ultra Seven Kaiju, they are approx 100cm in diameter, come with a cover, and retail for 3,300 yen. The car shade features Kanegon, Booska, and Pigmon, it is 130cm by 70cm in size, and is 2,530 yen. The bath salts will be in Japanese retailers later this month and the umbrellas and car shade can be ordered from Amazon Japan.