[Official Images] S.H.Figuarts Brothers’ Mantel

Recently, Tamashii Nations announced the upcoming Premium Bandai exclusive release for S.H.Figuarts Brothers’ Mantel. For those unaware, the Brothers’ Mantel is an accessory worn by the Ultra Brothers: Ultraman, Zoffy, Ultraseven, Ultraman Jack, Ultraman Ace and Ultraman Taro. These items are dashing capes that are given to elite members of the Space Garrison for their service. However, there is a variety of mantels worn throughout the series, as seen with Father of Ultra, Mother of Ultra, Ultraman King, and Ultraman Zero.   In addition, Tamashii Nations previously released the Brothers’…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Black King (The Return of Ultraman)

Premium Bandai has recently unveiled an all-new Ultraman related S.H.Figuarts, this time it is based on the kaiju, Black King. For those unaware, Black King originates from the fourth Ultra series, The Return of Ultraman; the character made its debut during episodes 37 and 38, serving as the bodyguard to the sinister Alien Nackle. In addition, a pairing of the two species made appearance working together again in the 2015 series, Ultraman X. Now as for S.H.Figuarts Black King, it apparently does not come with any accessories or optional limbs, making a base…

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Review: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack (The Return of Ultraman)

The fourth Ultraman arrives in the S.H.Figuarts line! Ultraman Jack is from Tsuburaya Productions’ The Return of Ultraman (1971), and competed against the first Kamen Rider series. Now, as a S.H.Figuarts figure, Ultraman Jack does feature a new modified sculpt based on its preceding Ultra Brothers, Ultraman and Zoffy! Since Ultraman Jack is the Ultra to become more of a typical “henshin hero” the figure comes with a variety of accessories; it has weapons and blast effects. Yet, how well does the figure hold up and how many items does…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Twin Tail

At the Tamashii Features event held this past Fall, a variety of new Ultraman related S.H.Figuarts were presented. In this assortment previewed more kaiju appeared like Antlar, Pandon, Gudon, and Twin Tail. Today, Tamashii Nations revealed Twin Tail is the first of characters to receive its official release in the S.H.Figuarts line. For those who are unaware of this kaiju, Twin Tail first appeared in Return of Ultraman; in episodes 5 and 6 of the series, Gudon appears to battle its rival, the monster Gudon. The two are instinctual rivals…

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Official Images: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack

Tamashii Nations has updated their website for the April 2018 releases! The listings feature the production information for the previously revealed S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack from the Return of Ultraman. The official listing and information confirms Ultraman Jack’s accessories will consist of the Ultra Bracelet, the Ultra Spark, Ultra Lance, and Ultra Cross. Whereas, its affects will pertain to Jack’s Spacium Ray, and Ultra Slash. However, as usual the figure will feature an optional color timer, three left hands, and four right hands. Below is the gallery from Tamashii Nations: S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack…

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S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack Announced for April 2018!

The recent issue of Figure-Oh magazine revealed several new items being produced by Bandai, and their sub-division, Tamashii Nations. One of these new items is S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Jack from the Return of Ultraman! The Return of Ultraman consist of 51-episodes, and aired from April 2, 1971 to March 31, 1972. The Return of Ultraman is the fourth installment in the Ultra Series, but it is the third to feature an Ultraman as its lead. The series was meant to be a sequel to the first Ultraman series, but was changed…

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