2012 X-Plus Vinyl Figures Discussion Thread

[Brad Simmons]

Awesome sauce! MANDA 1963 just announced and prototype pics up on X-Plus's website!! He looks great! I was hoping for the 1968 version but I'll take him anyway I can get him. I've always loved that kaiju. And the best part, he's 30cm!!

After finding a picture online of a full body 1968 Manda and comparing it to the 1963 version announced, it looks like they could pull off a 1968 version via an extra head as their Internet Exclusive (ala 1968/65 Baragon). In the prototype pic, it looks like the head could very well possibly be swapped out! I'm hopeful. The only thing throwing me off is the hair on his back. It's not near that long on the '68 version. That's the only difference between the 1963 & 1968 versions besides the head. X-Plus has been uncharacteristically quiet. They haven't even promoted Manda yet on their Home Page.

[GCrusher]

'74 MG and '54 G have arrived!

First impressions:
'74MG
I love the figure. Not sure if the base adds to the look, would rather had had it come with something else. Though it seems necessary for the figure to be able to stand upright, without leaning backward. Movement at wrists, ankles, arms, neck, jaw and chest has the door hatch that opens. Variations of silver and accents make the figure look metallic, and there are creases present in the figure as they were noticeable in the costume in the movie. The tail comes attached, so there is no assembly.
Very cool, and probably my favorite x-plus figure to date!

'54G
This is a non color figure, so there's no much to say about the paint. You can't tell from the photo, but the teeth and nails on the hands and toes are a bit on the grey side, and probably would have looked better with more white color, as x-plus did with their '55G 25cm figure. Overall representation is good. Nice figure overall. Tail comes not attached, so use a hair dryer to heat up the insert and then the tail inserts easily.

- Frank

[kaijuhunter]

The 54 looks great! I am expecting to receive mine any day...I think I kinda dig the monochrome color scheme, it represents the classic black and white film.

[Brad Simmons]

Painted version of the Manda prototype is up on the X-Plus website and man is it beautiful! Check it out!!

http://www.ric-toy.ne.jp/blog-rojiura/

UPDATE: Looks like they updated their "Coming Soon" page. My translator at work sucks but it looks like they've listed another Gigan and possibly King Seesar but not sure about King. Maybe it's an Ultraman monster.

[kkawachi]

Incredible manda and a manda(tory) buy. At least for me. Love the mu-ite bonus but no internet specials for me.

And brad it appears it is just a 25cm gigan. I didn't translate the other name but it is not part of the toho series. And this gigan will undoubtedly be the 73 version to complete their megalon 25cm set.

With manda ringing in the year of the dragon can another certain chinese dragon inspired monster be far behind?!?

[Captain Aktion]

Okay, so I got my first real X-Plus figure (I have the Bandai Museum G 62 and the American X-Plus Godzilla's) in the mail yesterday, Megalon. I got it from Hobby Search for a ridiculously low price, so no matter what I'm stoked to have it, but I dunno...I guess I don't know what I was expecting, but it's somehow a little disappointing. Don't get me wrong, outside of what I've seen of the Marmit build-up, this is pretty much the best Megalon I could get, but still...for the reputation and price that goes along with X-Plus, I guess I was expecting too much. There could've been some more color gradients, especially since the guy is predominately a dull brown. They could've used that as an opportunity to get in some shading and what not around the scales. And I think that most of the scales themselves could've been done in a deeper relief, but it's the head and legs that really bother me. They didn't bother to apply any different shading to the hairs on his legs and the head is crying out for some shading; It's all a flat brown.

Oh well, it's the best Megalon I could find and at the price I paid, I wouldn't even have been able to afford even a Bandai Megalon. It just didn't make me say, "I have got to have more of these, price be damned" like some other lines have.

EDIT: But I'm sitting here looking at it and it's growing on me...

[GCrusher]

I think X-Plus makes some nice figures, but also feel they can be more detailed at times. What I thought interesting was their 30cm 62 Godzilla wasnt sprayed and painted as detailed as the Bandai Museum X-Plus from a few years before. This was noticable with the lack of detail on the nails. Though I love the 30cm size of the figures.
I dont have the Marmit Megalon so I cant comment on its detail, though was happy with the Megalon mold. Out of their recent 25 and 30cm lines I do think Hedorah is one of the poorer paints, as its mostly the unpainted grey mold color.

[SmogMonster]

I think X-Plus makes some nice figures, but also feel they can be more detailed at times. What I thought interesting was their 30cm 62 Godzilla wasnt sprayed and painted as detailed as the Bandai Museum X-Plus from a few years before. This was noticable with the lack of detail on the nails.

That couldn't be becuase the suit was colored like that, could it?

Nah. That's crazy talk

[GCrusher]

I think X-Plus makes some nice figures, but also feel they can be more detailed at times. What I thought interesting was their 30cm 62 Godzilla wasnt sprayed and painted as detailed as the Bandai Museum X-Plus from a few years before. This was noticable with the lack of detail on the nails.

That couldn't be becuase the suit was colored like that, could it?

Nah. That's crazy talk

More like X-Plus got lazy at the brush and or paint gun when it came to the feet.

[Brad Simmons]

Well, I hope we get a Titanosaurus this year. According to the poll, that and a King Ghidorah will make most of us happy.

[GCrusher]

Well, I hope we get a Titanosaurus this year. According to the poll, that and a King Ghidorah will make most of us happy.

The KG is what I'm waiting for.
Brad, did you get our MG and G54 yet? What did you think of them?

[kaijuhunter]

I am also waiting for the inevitable King Ghidorah! I picked up up the 30cm 54 Godzilla and overall it is an awesome piece.
I was not sure how I was going to like the monochrome color scheme, but I really dig it. I give the figure a solid 4 1/2 stars(out of 5).

[SmogMonster]

I think X-Plus makes some nice figures, but also feel they can be more detailed at times. What I thought interesting was their 30cm 62 Godzilla wasnt sprayed and painted as detailed as the Bandai Museum X-Plus from a few years before. This was noticable with the lack of detail on the nails.

That couldn't be becuase the suit was colored like that, could it?

Nah. That's crazy talk

More like X-Plus got lazy at the brush and or paint gun when it came to the feet.

What Im saying is that the suit really IS colored like that. Watch the film, look at the feet. The Bandai Museum one actually has too much paint detail in that area.

Well, I hope we get a Titanosaurus this year. According to the poll, that and a King Ghidorah will make most of us happy.

If they did Magma of all things, they had better do a Titanosaurus.

[Brad Simmons]

Well, I hope we get a Titanosaurus this year. According to the poll, that and a King Ghidorah will make most of us happy.

The KG is what I'm waiting for.
Brad, did you get our MG and G54 yet? What did you think of them?

Ugh, I got my notice from the Post Office on Friday when I got home from work and today is a holiday so it looks like the soonest I'm getting them will be tomorrow. I'll let you know what I think but I'm sure I'll love them especially the MechG!

[kkawachi]

A few replies to whats been going on here -

Captain Akiton:
I hope you give X-Plus another chance to impress you (though your wallet may vehemently disagree). I agree that while their Megalon is very good there are a lot of missed opportunities with it. I think you and GCrusher are right that some color variation would have enhanced the figure, and absolutely nailed it on the details needing more depth. However, the Marmit is pretty much the only competition it has, and it seems to hold its own against that figure. In general the 25cm series is not quite as impressive as the 30cm series, though I recommend the GMK Godzilla, 55 Anguirus, and Biollante in particular as highlights of the line. Either way it probably will enchant you if you look at it long enough...

GCrusher:
I have to agree with Smog Monster, the Godzilla 62 is a very accurate representation of the suit as seen in the film. It even gets some of the odd tintings from the Eastmancolor to appear subtly in the paint. Definitely among the best in the 30cm line in my opinion.

Brad:
I think that the Black Mechagodzilla is just a test figure (thats what my translator seemed to say). Also I joined you on the vote for the Titanosaurus; X-Plus could really blow us out of the water with a 30cm version to pair (almost accurately) with the MG 74. With Manda on the way, Rodan 56 would be my next vote. Something tells me that KG will either drop this year or at the conclusion of the line.

I should recieve my mega-shipment tomorrow, and will post capsule reviews/opinions of the 5 figures I'm getting when I can.

And again how awesome does that Manda look. X-Plus is really starting to branch out in terms of figure sizes and poses. And including bases!

[GCrusher]

A few replies to whats been going on here -

GCrusher:
I have to agree with Smog Monster, the Godzilla 62 is a very accurate representation of the suit as seen in the film. It even gets some of the odd tintings from the Eastmancolor to appear subtly in the paint. Definitely among the best in the 30cm line in my opinion.

Ok, maybe I need to go back and watch the film again. Though it appears to me, and I respect everyone's opinions, that in the film Godzilla was dirty from rolling around in battle, and the figure just lacks spray on his feet/nails.There is a light/medium grey spray, as opposed to obvious bone colored nails that are say, brown from dirt.
It could be that it appears under sprayed/painted because the figure is displayed next to the other six 30cm Godzillas that I have on display in my cab.
So, you and Smog Monster have the figure to look at as well?


Godzilla and Kong falling into the water.

Godzilla and Kong trampling homes just prior to falling into the water.

So after having quickly gone through the movie again, here is the way it is.
The film quality isn't the best. Far away shots the nails on the feet look to have subtle coloring if any at all, which is consistent with the 30cm X-Plus figure. However, the close up shots, above, often showed the nails colored more prominently, which is in contrast to the X-Plus figure. So there you go.
Pics were taken with my iPhone.

[Brad Simmons]

Exclusive Winter Wonderfest items just announced via the X-Plus blog. It's a two-pack of the 25cm Godzilla and Jet Jaguar from "Godzilla vs. Megalon" with new poses.

http://www.ric-toy.ne.jp/blog-rojiura/

I wonder if they'll offer a limited number of sets through their website like they did the Gargantuas set last year.

[Qaenos]

Exclusive Winter Wonderfest items just announced via the X-Plus blog. It's a two-pack of the 25cm Godzilla and Jet Jaguar from "Godzilla vs. Megalon" with new poses.

Thanks for the link! The new pose on Jet Jaguar is very nice. Better than the original 25cm version, in my opinion. I'd like to see more pics of this 1973 Godzilla. I'm not sure if I like the open mouth or the closed mouth of the original.

[Brad Simmons]

Huh, color me shocked! The Gigan that was announced is another 30cm figure! It looks like a mash-up of the regular and "Night" versions. The color scheme seems mixed. From what my translator says, it's supposed to depict how he looks from different angles (ooooookay). Anyhoo, and the Internet Exclusive has a light-up eye! Pre-order link below...

http://ric-toy.ne.jp/shop/products/deta ... duct_id=77

FYI-Remember X-Plus won't ship domestically, so you'll need a friend in Japan to buy the Internet Exclusive or a third party go-between such as Japantodoor.com. Or, buy the regular version through one of the suppliers most of us deal with such as Hobby Search.

[Qaenos]

So, what's the best way for an American, that has no connections in Japan, to get their hands on one of these 2012 Winter Wonderfest Godzilla/Jet Jaguar exclusives?