ULTRA-Act

[Manda2012]

What does this bode for UA Red King?

[Gojira Prime]

Even though we're only seeing a minimal amount of Ultra-Act presence at SDCC, Tamashii Nations has their new Ultra-Act display set up at the Akiba Showroom.

Looks like they're promoting the updated Ultraman 2.0 body, by showing off the poseability.

Photo credit goes to http://shishioh.info

http://shishioh.info/AKIBA_SHOWROOM_2012-7.php



























I'm becoming more convinced the Ultraseven figure is sporting the newer body type in that display.

[gojimatt]

Phew! Got my order in for Ultraman ace over on Hobbylink, thought I was gonna miss that one.

[Petezilla]

Phew! Got my order in for Ultraman ace over on Hobbylink, thought I was gonna miss that one.

Why that? Is he like a Zoffy 2.0 already...?

[Captain Aktion]

I love how they're recreating all the poses from this promo shot:



Except Ultraseven's crossed arms...still the hurdle their engineers can't get past...

And yeah, it's almost impossible to tell if this is a new body-type for U7 or just the old mold doctored to hold the mantle. Every time I want to say, "yes, that is a new sculpt" some detail stands out or I check it against my figure and realize that jeez...just can't quite tell from the photos.

[Stuckey]

I got an order in for the Ultraman 2.0. After all of this Ultraman I've been watching I felt I needed to get one haha.
Anybody know if Ultraman Noa is planned to be released eventually? I'd definitely buy one of those. And if they made a Bogal that would be even better.

[Moonknightspect]

I'm going to start getting some of these ultra act figs but I don't know where to start or who I should get, any ideas. Also I was wondering wich figs have the 2.0 body mold.

[godzilla898]

I'm going to start getting some of these ultra act figs but I don't know where to start or who I should get, any ideas. Also I was wondering wich figs have the 2.0 body mold.

For starters, I'd say get a couple of the Ultras you like if they're not overly hard to find. I'd avoid the first releases of Ultraman and Ultraseven, as they're really outdated and a remake is imminent. Personally I'd recommend Gaia, Zoffy, and Belial. From what I've read Agul, Glenfire, Mirror Knight, Jean-bot, and Leo are also pretty great. I don't have any of the monsters, but I've heard that Gomora, Eleking, and Golza are all excellent releases, if rather expensive at this point. Max and Red King are also coming out soon, and they look like great figures as well.
Any release with a box like this is a 1.0 release. Most of them are rather good, but some of the Ultras are outdated. If the box is like this, then it's got a 2.0 mold. Glenfire, Gaia, Agul, Mirror Knight, Andro Melos, and Zoffy have the 2.0 mold.

[Moonknightspect]

Thanks for the help.

[RedZillaKing]

Anyone interested in the difference between the 1.0 and 2.0 Ultramen?

Who loves ya? http://importingmonsters.blogspot.com/2 ... _5206.html

[Plexton]

He looks great; I'm glad I ordered him. Thanks RedZillaKing!

[RedZillaKing]

Yeah that article is pretty extensive. Apparently significant changes were made even since the Zoffy body type! It's just awesome.

And you're welcome! Hope you enjoy Toho Kingdom!

[Plexton]

Thanks, I'm sure I will!

[godzilla898]

So this just popped up on the Tamashii website. Orders start tomorrow, ending in October. Scheduled for January release.
EDIT: Nevermind, it's from last year. That's what I get for not reading.

[Plexton]

It's still news to me! Very cool!

[godzilla898]

BBTS still has it if you've got $150 to spare.

Quick little question: Amiami has the Brother's Mantle back up for preorder, and the page for it used to say "July stock." Do you think there will be any difference in the May and July releases, or will it just be identical, right down to the box? The one released with Zoffy had Zoffy's silhouette on the front; would the other Brothers have their silhouette?

[Plexton]

BBTS still has it if you've got $150 to spare.

Ouch. It's tempting, but I think I'll save the money. Thanks for the information though!

[Stuckey]

Ultraman 2.0 comes out Friday, right?

[RedZillaKing]

Yeah, should be. Really looking forward to it!

[Godzilla 2000]

Ya know, with all this news about the new Ultramen we have coming, i cant help but wonder; what happened to the kaiju (besides redking)? In particular, what happened to this guy?

It just occured to me what a missed opportunity MechaGomora was. Think about the accessories:

-chest laser
-horn laser
-body missiles
-chain hands

I dunno. I just think that compared to all the other kaiju we havent gotten, this was the biggest missed opportunity. Would've gone with Gomora and Darclops Zero to tie into that special, too.

Instead, we get a bunch of Ultras. I mean, is anyone REALLY interested in the Ultras? REALLY?

I mean, sure, you'll probably get the Ultraman you personally like, but who's actually going to pick up most of these guys?

Eh.