[djmadden99]

Frankenstein looks much less generic and a lot more menacing. Definite improvement!

 

[mrvictor]

Does anyone know if X-Plus plans to issue the monster models in glow plastic?

 

[Ross Bailey]

Not so far…although both Vampirella kits had glow in the dark editions.

 

[otto]

Has anyone heard anymore about the release dates for Wolf Man and Frankenstein? Seems I read somewhere that the Wolfman was for this summer and Frank in the fall? Cant find the source now, did I dream it? LOL

 

[otto]

AHH HA! Found it, on CultTVmans " upcoming kit news/ calendar" Wolfman tentatively summer 2025, Frankenstein tentatively late 2025! We'll just have to wait and see. Hopefully we will see them both within the next 12 months. I'm really looking forward to these two.

 

[Newbie123]

I really do hope we get at least one of them in time for Halloween!

 

[Ross Bailey]

Get ready to go Gyaos-hunting with this brief look at the new 1996 Gamera kit, courtesy of color63ch:

 

[Ross Bailey]

New pictures of the Gamera Legion Soldier set, soon available for preorder according the X-Plus X page. 500 mini Legions per set…

 

[John P]

That's insane!

 

[Ross Bailey]

New photos of the Harryhausen Cyclops reissue, now with a smaller base without the cage and prisoner…

 

[Ross Bailey]

So, the Wonder Festival Summer show kind of snuck up when I wasn’t looking, and honestly, there’s not too much to report. They debuted the Alice prototype from the NIKKE initiative, and also a classic Ultraman that we knew was coming. There’s also now boxart from several upcoming releases. But nothing on any new Harryhausen or Jurassic kits…one wonders if they’re done there. If so it’s a real tragedy for figure kit enthusiasts. The real action, as usual, comes from the X-Plus/Star Ace vinyl/. resin line…

 

[mrvictor]

Does anyone know if X-Plus is planning another run for the Mummy kit?

 

[Ross Bailey]

Ha

Does anyone know if X-Plus is planning another run for the Mummy kit?

Haven’t heard anything but it wouldn’t surprise me, they’re currently doing quite a few reissues with new packaging. The Rhedosaur and Metropolis Maria are being reissued soon with new packaging. The Wolfman is late 2025/Early 2026, and it wouldn’t shock me to see some of earlier Universal Monsters release alongside him.

 

[Ross Bailey]

New shots of The Wolfman, now scheduled for release late 2025/early 2026. CultTVMan has listed it at $94, so yes, tariffs have unfortunately made their mark…

 

[fernieo]

New shots of The Wolfman, now scheduled for release late 2025/early 2026. CultTVMan has listed it at $94, so yes, tariffs have unfortunately made their mark…

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Guess I won’t buying many X-Plus kits in the future. Once you factor tax and shipping this kit is way over $100. That’s too much for a mass produced styrene kit. Bummer since these are really nice kits.

 

[Ross Bailey]

Guess I won’t buying many X-Plus kits in the future. Once you factor tax and shipping this kit is way over $100. That’s too much for a mass produced styrene kit. Bummer since these are really nice kits.

I do wonder, with the advent of the X-Plus NIKKE kits, whether we’re seeing a lessening emphasis on western subjects such as the Universal Monsters, and more of a concentration on Japanese domestic subjects. It would make a certain amount of sense considering the wild ride Japanese manufacturers have had to endure because of the Trump tariffs…

 

[djmadden99]

1/35 Kong! Plus a revised Frankenstein, painted Metalunan and Silene, new Cute Girl kits and more from the Shizouka show, courtesy of Dengeki Hobby:
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[djmadden99]

Frankenstein is looking more and more like a must-have.

 

[djmadden99]

That is hands-down the best styrene Wolf Man ever.

 

[otto]

Well worth the $100, at least I've got some notice. I'll be saving my pennies! I've spent more for less with resin and vinyl kits.