Upcoming Bandai Reveals...

Bandai Tamashii Nations recently revealed more display photos of upcoming figures. 3 in particular caught my attention.

1. S.H. MonsterArts Jet Jaguar

This figure was already revealed on Godzilla Day (November 3rd). These new display photos have popped up, though no further details on pre-order date, release date, or accessories have been confirmed. I am very much looking forward to this guy, as the original 1973 Jet Jaguar is one of my favorite characters from the Godzilla series. I just hope he comes with several extra hands (including his signature thumbs up), and perhaps an alternate head with his antennas sticking out (for when he flies).

In honor of Jet Jaguar, he's a YouTube link to his classic theme song:

Jet Jaguar Punch Punch Punch

In the S.H. Figuarts line, the one surprising reveal was Red King. Even though he's one of the most popular Ultraman kaiju, I was still kinda stunned to see Bandai finally teasing his prototype in the Figuarts line. It's about time, really. I already own the Ultra Act version, as well as the smaller Bandai Shodo figure, but I will absolutely get this guy. He looks to have multiple points of articulation, including 2 separate neck cuts. Perhaps the recent Eleking was a big enough seller that they decided to start giving us more classic OG Ultra kaiju? Whatever their reason is, I'm psyched.

The final figure reveal that interests me is Greeza from Ultraman X. This weird thing is a monster born from the distortions in space. He was quite an opponent for X, and made a re-appearance in Ultraman Z. Greeza was one of the more original, cool kaiju from the new generation Ultra shows, and having him in figure form would be cool.

Now, I should say that while Jet Jaguar will most certainly get released, Greeza and Red King are not exactly guaranteed. Bandai Tamashii Nations are notorious for showing off prototypes for upcoming figures at shows and then not releasing them. Several years ago they displayed a few Ultra characters, including Alien Hipporito and the kaiju Tyrant, and then we never heard anything about them ever again. I think that Red King has a good chance, due to his popularity. But Greeza? Let's hope he doesn't end up in that phantom zone that those other teased figures are still stuck in.

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