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Shout Factory, known for bringing Power Rangers to DVD recently here in the US, and the 3 Japanese exclusive G1 Transformers series before that, is taking a stab at some classic tokusatsu. Announced today, Shout Factory will be releasing a full DVD set of Ultra Q!

Ultra Q, as you may or may not know, is the precursor to the original Ultraman series which ran from 1966-67. This DVD release will contain the full 28 episode run of Ultra Q. Currently it’s unknown whether or not these DVD’s will only contain the Japanese audio track with english subtitles, or if it will also contain the elusive english dub produced in the late 60’s by Film House in Canada.

What is known is that it will be digitally colored and re-mastered from it’s original black and white, contain the full 6-disc 28 episode series, and that retail price will be $59.97. However pre-ordering through the shout factory site will reduce the price to $47.98.

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This year marks Tsuburaya Productions’ 50th Anniversary. At a special event next month (April 12th to 14th) the company is expected to reveal a new Ultraman and possibly start off another new franchise.

The TV Magazine scan included here is the first real look we have at the rumored new character. What abilities it may have are yet to be revealed. Stay tuned for more details!

Source: Rising Sun Tokusatsu

UPDATE: Tsuburaya has apparently registered the trademark for Ultraman Ginga, which appears to be the name of this new hero.

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And now a sad bit of news folks. After 17 years of business, Tokyo’s famed Ultraman Land is closing its doors. The park was opened for operation in 1996 in Tokyo’s Sunshine City Complex. Ever since its creation the park has featured tons of activities for fans of all ages. Stage shows, live events, interviews and public appearances by cast and crew, and so much more. There are even replicas on display of nearly every Ultraman prop or costume that you could think of from the entire franchise!

Tsuburaya (Ultraman’s parent company) has stated that the parks closure coincides with the 50th Anniversary of the franchise. They’re gearing up for the anniversary itself but are closing the most memorable place for fans to enjoy Ultraman which seems odd. The park will close this September 2013 so if you’re a Japanese based fan or will be traveling there soon then be sure to drop in to see Ultraman Land for the last time.

Credit: RisingSunTokusatu

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Ultra Zero Fight, the recently wrapped 3 minute segments of Ultraman Retsudan, are known for having featured Ultraman Zeros’ 2 new forms. Though he originally wasn’t going to have additional forms, this series introduced us to Luna Miracle Zero & Strong Corona Zero.

Ultra Zero Fight Season 2 will again feature at least one new form for Zero. This season we see the debut of Shining Ultraman Zero! Be sure to tune in for the 2013 debut of this new form as Zero faces off against the Darkness Five!

Source: Jefusion

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A trailer for the upcoming 45th Anniversary Celebration film for Ultraman, entitled Ultraman Saga, is available for watching.

A mysterious race of invaders have taken over the Earth. It’s up to Team U and the Ultraman hosts to save the planet. You’ll see Ultraman Zero teaming up with both Ultraman Dyna and Ultraman Cosmos to save the Earth.

Check it out below!

Source: JEFusion