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As well as showing up with a huge load of Kamen Rider reveals, Bandai Tamashii Nations had plenty to show off from the Ultraman during today’s Tamashii Nations figu @ HOME livestream event. These latest S.H. Figuarts reveals included:

  • Ultraman Leo
  • Ultraman Z Beta Smash
  • Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw
  • Ultraman 55th anniversary edition (featuring a metallic finish and Brothers’ Mantle)
  • Golza from Ultraman Tiga

With these reveals not only do we finally see all of Ultraman Z’s television forms in the S.H. Figuarts line, but also a welcome return of kaiju figures! While the majority of these figures naturally do not have release dates at this time, S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Leo will be up for preorder tomorrow! This is a general retail figure due for release in November, with a price of 6050 yen.

Check out images of all these fantastic figures after the jump!

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Netflix has announced an exciting new project for Ultraman fans!

A new CGI feature is in development for the streaming platform, written and directed by animation veteran Shannon Tindle.

A brief plot synopsis has already been released:


“Baseball superstar Ken Sato returns to his home country of Japan to pick up the mantle of Earth-defending superhero Ultraman, but quickly finds more than he bargained for when he’s forced to raise the offspring of his greatest foe, a newborn Kaiju. Struggling to balance the roles of teammate and new father, Ken must confront his own ego, his estranged father, and the conniving Kaiju Defense Force to rise up and discover what it truly means to be Ultraman.”

An exact release date for this new film has not been confirmed at time of writing. Stay tuned to TokuNation for further details on this new chapter in Ultra history!

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Tamashii Nations 2020 is underway and it’s another good year for Ultraman. On display at the online event are a number of different S.H. Figuarts dioramas, primarily focusing on Ultraman Z, Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy, Ultraman Zero, Ultraman Leo and initial six Ultra Brothers. Displays are made up of released, previously revealed and brand new reveals.

Ultraman Z:

  • Ultraman Z Original Form (newly revealed)
  • Ultraman Z Alpha Edge
  • Ultraman Geed Galaxy Rising (newly revealed)
  • Jugglus Juggler Ultraman Z version (newly revealed)
  • Sevenger (newly revealed)
  • Ultraman Zero Mantle

Ultra Galaxy Fight: The Absolute Conspiracy

  • Ultrawoman Grigio
  • Ultraman Zero
  • Ultraman Ribut
  • Ultraman Titus
  • Ultraman Taiga
  • Ultraman Fuma

Ultraman Zero:

  • Ultraman Zero
  • Aegis Armour
  • Ultraman Zero Beyond
  • Ultraman Zero Beyond Galaxy Glitter
  • Strong Corona Zero
  • Luna-Miracle Zero
  • Shining Ultraman Zero
  • Ultraman Zero Special Color Ver.

Ultraman:

  • Ultraman
  • Zetton Trillion Degree Fireball ver.

Ultra Brothers

  • Ultraman
  • Zoffy
  • Ultraseven
  • Ultraman Jack
  • Ultraman Ace
  • Ultraman Taro
  • Brothers’ Mantle

Ultraman Leo

  • Ultraman Leo (newly revealed)
  • Sevenger

Stay tuned to Tokunation for more Tamashii Nations 2020 reveals over the weekend!

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TokuChris continues his on site reporting from New York Toy Fair 2020! This round we have a ton of images straight from the Bluefin Brands/Team Rider booth! Feast your eyes on Kamen Rider & Ultraman!

CSM Kivat Belt & Tatsulot
S.H. Figuarts
Ultraman (Netflix)
Ultraman Suit Ver 7 (Netflix)
Bemular (Netflix)
Shinkocchou Seihou Kamen Rider Kuuga (Decade Ver)
Kamen Rider Shikishi Vol 5
Converge Kamen Rider Wave 17
DX Lost Driver (Ver 20th)
DX Decadriver (Ver 20th)
S.H. Monsterarts
Godzilla (KOM)
Burning Godzilla (KOM)
S.I.C.
Kamen Rider Ghost Ore Damashii
Kamen Rider Fourze Base States

Be sure to come back later today as we begin full coverage of Hasbro’s Brand Preview Event as well. Their live stream presentation begins at 1:30 PM EST! 

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“Actually. I’m Ultraman.”

In a world where the giant of light Ultraman, left Earth years ago, the SSSP has found a new way to defend their world. Relying on individuals who possess the Ultraman Factor, and equipping them with suits of armor, the heroes of Earth fight back Kaiju! But in the case of Dan Moroboshi, he has no Ultraman Factor. Lucky for him, SSSP has developed a next generation Ultraman suit specifically for those who don’t possess these abilities. The Ultraman Suit Ver. 7 not bestows non-powered individuals with the ability to fight Kaiju, but it can be upgraded after repeated combat. Evolving and adapting to any situation, the Seven Suit is a force to be reckoned with!

The Ultraman Suit Ver 7 is a gorgeous entry in Tamashii Nations Ultraman line of S.H. Figuarts. Recreating the Seven Suit as it appears in the Netflix ULTRAMAN anime, this figure implements some dynamic and interesting new choices for articulation we don’t often see. That being said, it makes for a figure with tons of expressive personality. Armed with his Throwing Knife & Specium Sword and a sweeping fiery effect part for it, Dan Moroboshi is ready to defend the Earth!

Check out our full 60+ image gallery of the Seven Suit after the jump! Just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post to see the full gallery & review. Next time we visit a hero of the Showa era with Ultraman Taro!

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Mill Creek Entertainment is hyping up their Blu-Ray releases for both Ultra Q & Ultraman with some new preview pics! Posted up over on their twitter, are our first in hand looks at the Steelbook packaging for each series. Each series set in the Mill Creek collection will be numbered in order, making each new series a gorgeous addition to any toku collectors’ library of titles, and in my personal collection a nice uniform set of spines on a shelf! With the promise of many more series to come, like the recently announced Orb & Geed, these first two sets are bound to be big sellers with fans.

Both the Ultra Q & Ultraman Steelbook Blu-Ray sets will be released on October 15th. Currently, you can pre-order either set for the incredibly low price of $27.99 on Amazon.

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Hot on the heels of the release of the Ultraman Suit, Tamashii Nations has just revealed (via the Ultraman Manga/Anime Twitter) their next entry in the Ultraman anime line of S.H. Figuarts. Once again, it’s a bit of a do-over, but one that should please collectors.

Bemular (The Animation) takes the original Manga Bemular S.H. Figuarts X Ultra-Act release, and re-works it into a newly improved design more in line with the Netflix anime’s design style. A side by side comparison of the two figures attached here shows just how different the new animation release really is.

Tamashii has confirmed that Bemular will be released as a Tamashii Web Exclusive, though at this time release date and price have yet to be announced. We’ll update this story when that information becomes available.

 

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Happy Ultraman Day indeed! As revealed exclusively by SciFi Japan, Mill Creek Entertainment (in conjunction with Indigo Entertainment) has just struck a tremendous deal with Tsuburaya Productions. Mill Creek has just acquired the *entire* Ultraman library of series and films ranging from 1966’s Ultra Q all the way through to today for both physical home media & digital releases!

This announcement means that nearly every single production released as a part of the Ultra Series in the last 50+ years (over 1100 episodes and 20 movies) has the potential for both physical Blu-Ray releases as well as digital streaming options. To kick off this acquisition, Mill Creek has also officially revealed it’s first two home media releases, Ultra Q and Ultraman!

Both Ultra Q & Ultraman will be released in Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-Ray series sets on October 15th for $49.98 each. Standard Packaging releases of each series will be made available on the same day for $39.98 as well. Each set will also include Digital redemption codes through Mill Creek’s Moviespree streaming service! Both series have been remastered in high definition with DTS-HD Masters of the original Japanese audio, with a fresh set of English subtitles. You can pre-order each set at the following links.:

Ultra Q Complete Series Limited Steelbook Blu-Ray – $49.98
Ultra Q Complete Series Standard Blu-Ray – $39.98
Ultraman Complete Series Limited Edition Steelbook Blu-Ray $49.98
Ultraman Complete Series Standard Blu-Ray $39.98

This is a pretty huge announcement on a day that was already a true celebration of the franchise itself. The door is now wide open for the heroes that came after the original Ultraman to finally be available to English speaking audiences on Blu-Ray & digital streaming widely. We eagerly await Mill Creek’s next announcement!

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Our friends at Hobby Link Japan sent through information on 3 new Ultraman products hitting the Japanese market.  The high end collectibles will include Character Classics Ultraman Taro, Ultraman Tiga Art Master 3D, Ultra Q Decayed Garamon Art Master 3D.  Each of them are based on the classic series and are meant for the most die-hard Ultraman fans.  Read on to check out the details and info from HLJ!

80cm Tiga, Two More Breathtaking Ultraman Statues from GomoraKick

GomoraKick (Kaiyodo International) presents three premium, highly-detailed Ultraman statues for summer release: Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Taro, and Gamaron.

SANO, Japan — HobbyLink Japan, one of the largest and longest-operating international retailers of Japanese hobby products and toys, announced today the release of three premium statues for Ultraman fans, brought to life by master sculptors Takashi Kinoshita and Ryu Oyama. All three statues will be available outside of Japan this July from GomoraKick (Kaiyodo International), and are currently available for pre-order from HobbyLink Japan with no prepayment required.

Character Classics Ultraman Taro (¥34,800 JPY)
https://shop.hlj.com/2Kuf8X8

Based on the in-depth knowledge and research of Takashi Kinoshita, Ultraman Taro is recreated in impressive detail at 35cm tall. The mask has been crafted with the original mask used as reference, and the Color Timer has been reproduced in translucent material and reverse installed for an impeccable appearance. Includes a magnetic display stand.

  • 35cm tall
  • Completed cold-cast model
  • Display stand included (cold-cast, magnetic)
  • Sculpted by Takashi Kinoshita

Ultraman Tiga Art Master 3D (¥158,000 JPY)
https://shop.hlj.com/2KlGgYa

Created by Takashi Kinoshita, Ultraman Tiga features a realistic, screen-accurate costume created by 3D scanning the original vinyl kit, then enlarging and improving details into a stunning 80cm-tall statue. His eyes and Color Timer are LED-lit, and sound effects are built in, adding interactivity to aesthetic. A remote control for the LEDs and sound effect, as well as a display stand, are included.

  • 80cm tall
  • Dynamic fighting pose
  • LED-powered Color Timer and eyes
  • Sound effect model
  • Remote control (lights, sounds) included
  • Display stand included
  • Sculpted by Takashi Kinoshita

Ultra Q Decayed Garamon Art Master 3D (¥59,800 JPY)
https://shop.hlj.com/2Kjy8aq

Sculptor Ryu Oyama brings us the most detailed, delightfully grotesque version of Garamon yet. Garamon was crafted as a 14cm-tall clay model which was CT scanned to capture every layer and detail necessary to enlarge the final statue to a 20cm height. Made from blown poly-resin similar to plastic, this kaiju is made to be particular resistant to breakage and damage to protect each carefully-crafted thorn and edge.

  • 20cm tall
  • Blow-molded poly-resin
  • Sculpted by Ryu Oyama

About Hobby Link Japan

In 1995, HobbyLink Japan Ltd. began offering Japanese model kits to international customers out of a small apartment in Tokyo, Japan. Today, HobbyLink Japan Ltd. operates out of a custom-built office and warehouse in cozy Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, and offers over 120,000 hobby products, toys, publications, and collectibles at domestic prices, shipping to 225 countries and regions worldwide. In addition to retail sales, the company offers wholesale, third-party logistics, and third-party ecommerce services. With its staff of over 75 Japanese and international employees, HobbyLink Japan Ltd. won feefo’s Gold Trusted Service Award in 2018 for outstanding service scores, as rated by real customers. To learn more, visit https://hlj.com/corporate-profile.
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In an exclusive being reported by THR, Tsuburaya has just tapped Jeff Gomez and his Starlight Runner Entertainment along with LA based The Licensing Group to rebrand and reboot the Ultraman franchise across multiple platforms for markets outside Japan. This is massive news for a number of reasons, but THR has a great exclusive breakdown of what this all means as well.

U.S. transmedia producer Starlight Runner Entertainment has been tapped by Tokyo-based Tsuburaya Productions to build out the Ultraman mythology for the digital age outside of Japan, to include a possible live action streaming TV series. The original live action Ultra Q and Ultramanseries that launched in 1966 featured a high-tech police force and their silver superhero Ultraman battling to save the Earth from invading aliens and giant monsters.

Dozens of sequel TV series, movies, video games and other spinoff content followed, including recent movies like Ultraman X the Movie in 2016, Ultraman Orb the Movie last year and Ultraman Geed the Movie in 2018, the 29th installment of the franchise.

As Tsuburaya looks to restore Ultraman’s profile outside Japan, Starlight Runner will team with The Licensing Group to reboot the superhero property across multiple platforms, with story-driven licensing and merchandising programs for the U.S. and international markets.

The Ultraman licensing program will be supported by new content distributed on cable, streaming and SVOD platforms. “Ultraman is one of my greatest childhood heroes. We’re honored to be embarking on this mission to bring this family of characters back to the world stage,” Starlight Runner CEO Jeff Gomez said in a statement.

So, how exciting is this? Seeing one of the oldest and most beloved Tokusatsu franchises in the world, stepping into the modern day in an entirely new fashion. SHare your thoughts on the subject by visiting our discussion thread on the topic, just click “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post.