EDIT: New Threezero figures and weapon packs! All 1:6 modern Ultraman figures and kits so far + reviews and in hand pics

GubernatorFan wrote:Right. If and when I do buy HT sets and/or parts, I do so because I like them (and tell myself I could afford them), not because I'd have something that someone else might not be able or willing to have. And if I like them, I'd like them regardless of the price; that last would play a role in whether I get them, not whether I want them. While it happens to be of little importance to me, I do get the notion that one can be proud having something that is rare (like an ancient coin or artifact or something like that), but I certainly find disturbing the notion that things currently produced should be made in small amounts and sold for indecent prices just so someone could tell themselves they are lucky (or something) to have gotten a chance to grab one and pay a small fortune for it, unlike the rest of us suckers.

Same. For me the joy is in getting a design/character I like in a tangible 3D format that I can make a display with, like a museum almost, I do not collect for the bragging rights as I don't view figures as status symbols or investments but sadly many do. I can't stand seeing people buying up figures they do not want just so they can flip them later or (even worse) just brag about owning to make them feel superior to others. I have seen certain collectors buy up multiple of an exclusive figure (Iron Man gunmetal MK3's for example) seemingly to just reduce the number floating around the market (at least that is how it came off in many of the cases, perhaps they just love owning 10 of the exact same figure despite it not being an army builder character) which only goes to increase the price on the secondary market.

I do get a little schadenfreude though when I see HT announcing re-releases of in-demand figures and watching the meltdown among the speculator hoarders who were sitting on the first release figures assuming they could make a fortune off them, but I love more the joy from collectors who missed out before finally being able to get the figures for retail price.

So, Wonderfestival Shanghai had some new prototypes on show:

1: Ultraman (Diecast figure)
Diecast figure version of the Ultraman 1:6 kit. Looks to be painted more like the Anime version of the armour and will have new accessories.
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120796200_3298773230214635_8905129921799800362_o by kraggy2011, on Flickr

2: Ultraman 7.3 (Clear version plastic model kit)
A hologram style figure kit that actually does the effect better than the recent HT holographic Iron Man figure.
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3: Weapon accessories pack
Add-ons for Ultraman/Ultraman 7.3 including sword, pistols, holsters plus 3 smaller blades and by the looks of it also alternate heavy canon weapons for the 7.3 (you can see them on a figure in the background of one of the Ultraman pics above).
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4: The BIG one: Jack
This is the Ultrman equivelent of the Hulkbuster. It is beefy AF and will likely be made as a Diecast figure, a pre-painted plastic model kit and an unpainted plastic model kit. Must buy for me.

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Additionally, the same brand (Eastern Model) is now making 1:9 scale Iron Man figure model kits that look amazing. If they do 1:6 I will be all in.

Links to FB posts with info:
https://www.facebook.com/suprememecha/posts/3298774873547804
https://www.facebook.com/suprememecha/posts/3298771733548118
https://www.facebook.com/suprememecha/posts/3292861330805825
https://www.facebook.com/suprememecha/posts/3296174827141142
https://www.facebook.com/suprememecha/posts/3298815453543746

Great thread! I must admit, I've been tempted to buy a figure, but I never followed the series so I have little knowledge other than it exists. Seems like there's a lot of variations in the armors. I have a friend that is into the classic versions. I believe a company made those, which are more human form (ie man in a jumpsuit haha).

csyeung wrote:Great thread! I must admit, I've been tempted to buy a figure, but I never followed the series so I have little knowledge other than it exists. Seems like there's a lot of variations in the armors. I have a friend that is into the classic versions. I believe a company made those, which are more human form (ie man in a jumpsuit haha).

Yeah, I think there are a lot of the classic ones out there (Medicom and Xplus were a couple of the brands IIRC, plus I think Captain Action had an Ultraman outfit too) but I always prefer more mecha looking characters so the new modern "Iron Man" looking suits are right up my alley.

I do kinda want a set of the classic suit versions too, but modernised somewhat to look less spandex-like. Maybe something more akin to Iron Man's nanotech armour with a seamless look but still armour as opposed to a body suit. I dont think anyone made such a modernised classic suit figure but I think it could look good.

From Threezero:

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"Exclusive 1/6 ACE SUIT Stealth Version is limited to 300 pcs worldwide. The first 70 pcs will be available at Sideshow New York Con on Oct 11th, 2020.
・Sales date: Oct 11, 2020 (USA time zones)
・Qty: 70 pcs
・Price: 129 USD"



Another super limited "make you jump through hoops to get it" figure. Sad as it means I will prob miss out again (I missed out on the stealth Seven).

At least Eastern Model / Dimension Studio are making most of their stuff more easily available for the most part.

Those are cool looking.

And, I'm with you, jaz, I hate those rare exclusives. It screws over so many fans it's not even funny.

Stryker2011 wrote:Those are cool looking. And, I'm with you, jaz, I hate those rare exclusives. It screws over so many fans it's not even funny.

I second that. Hope you are able to get what you want, Jaz.

cheers, I hope I get it but little chance. At least I still have loads of other figures I love. never gonna get everything but I do prefer to know I could get something if I choose to, I hate having the choice effectively taken away through forced scarcity or limiting location.

At least the Jack figure/kits will be easy enough to get given Eastern Model/Dimension Studio's track record.

More info and pics of Threezero stealth Ace suit:


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1/6 ACE SUIT stealth version from "ULTRAMAN"

1/6 scale, movable figure with a total height of about 29 cm

Material: PVC, ABS, zinc alloy die-cast, metal parts

Uses a dedicated body with more than 35 movable points

Precise painting expression including decals

Equipped with chest color timer and LED light emission function for eyes

accessories:

Interchangeable right forearm cannon

Interchangeable forearm cover (both arms, closed and open)

One pair of extended wrists

Extended wrist with vertical guillotine effect parts

4 pairs of interchangeable wrist parts (1 pair of relaxed pose hands, 1 pair of fists, 1 pair of wide open hands, 1 pair of vertical guillotine hands)

Replaceable back thruster parts (closed and open)

AG1 button battery x 4 (batteries sold separately)
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Ace_Suit_Stealth_Version_v02d by kraggy2011, on Flickr
Ace_Suit_Stealth_Version_v02b by kraggy2011, on Flickr
Ace_Suit_Stealth_Version_v02a by kraggy2011, on Flickr

the Threezero stealth Ace is up for order on Sideshow now. limited to 70 (300 total, 70 for sideshow).

I managed to get it this time yay!

https://www.sideshow.com/collectibles/ultraman-ace-suit-stealth-version-threezero-907138

EDIT: also wanted to add an updated mosaic of all the 1:6 figures/kits/statues (not including accessory packs)

c by kraggy2011, on Flickr

So....If someone wanted to get one of the "Jack" figures as a kit, where would one start?
Great thread!! Thank you for all the info and pic's!

sandman1 wrote:So....If someone wanted to get one of the "Jack" figures as a kit, where would one start?
Great thread!! Thank you for all the info and pic's!

Thanks! Yeah, Jack is not officially up for order yet (though I think a couple Taobao sellers were already putting listings using show floor photos of the proto), but I expect it won't take too long as they had the prototype available to show. Maybe mid 2021 it will be up for order as a figure on places like Taobao and Ebay as well as online gundam kit selling hobby stores, then kit version will likely follow soon after (this is how their Seven and Ace figures/Kits were released).
The Diecast Ultraman b type figure will be soonest as they had what looked like final production sample on display. Oh, speaking of which, I only today noticed that it has a newly sculpted belly section while apparently the hands have the "repulsor" looking devices and there will be new accessories. It seems to basically be a stylised version of the Anime armour while the two kits versions released before were Manga based.

I will try to add links for the Jack suit pre-order when I see them on reputable sites. stay tuned.

Thank you! Looking forward to these, and your updates!
Much appreciated!

Finally the stealth SDCC Ultraman ver7 appeared on ebay. 666 usd plus postage. No thanks.

I hate scalpers

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Threezero-1-6-ULTRAMAN-SUIT-Ver7-STEALTH-Version-UltraSeven-Figure-3Z0173-EX/293791928278?hash=item44675d0fd6:g:flQAAOSwpkdfjpQh

Yeah, that’s insane. Sucks, man.

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Another 1/6 Ultraman statue, this one by GNFTOYZ x HIVE Studio

Looks cool.

Just a quick update: Finally found the Threezero stealth Ultra 7 new in box on taobao for just under retail (under £100), much better than the 699 dollars (+plus 205 dollars tax and 43 dollars shipping) on Ebay (do check taobao if you are looking for one, use "threezero 赛文" search term, there is one more listing at roughly £150-£160 atm, more may appear as time goes on). it has arrived to the warehouse and they sent photos of it before it will be prepped for international shipment to me. Shipping shouldn't add too much to the cost so nice to finally find the figure at a not scalper price.

I Also found the Dimension Studio clear Ultra 7 kit (Wonder Festival Shanghai 2020 exclusive, ltd edition 400 pcs) for just a bit over retail also via Taobao, just waiting for it to arrive at the warehouse then I can get them shipped to me together.

In other news I am waiting on a parcel from China containing the other previous Clear Ultraman armour kit, Ace unpainted kit, Bemular diecast figure and unpainted Ultra 7 kit. A diecast Ace figure already arrived (minus the tiny batteries thanks to Chinese export customs for some reason) while I am also waiting on the pre-ordered Threezero figures of Ultra 7 anime version, Ace anime version and Stealth Ace.

All in all 1 new addition arrived, waiting on 9 more. Once all are here I can do more comparisons and list anything interesting I notice.

Holy cow that is an extensive and impressive collection. You can probably take over the world!

GubernatorFan wrote:Holy cow that is an extensive and impressive collection. You can probably take over the world!

it has grown faster than expected but only because compared to brands like HT these figures and kits are cheap. I can order an Ultraman figure and two Ultraman kits from China for the same monies as one HT pre-order.....

Yup, fantastic collection! Any tutorials online for the build of the kits? Like to check them out before a build.
Thats why I am waiting for the "Jack" kit,It's going to become a War Machine, maybe 2. Can't go wrong for the price, just like Bandai's Stormtroopers, got 4 of those for the price of 1 Hot Toys, maybe not perfect, but good enough for my collection.

sandman1 wrote:Yup, fantastic collection! Any tutorials online for the build of the kits? Like to check them out before a build.
Thats why I am waiting for the "Jack" kit,It's going to become a War Machine, maybe 2. Can't go wrong for the price, just like Bandai's Stormtroopers, got 4 of those for the price of 1 Hot Toys, maybe not perfect, but good enough for my collection.

here is one: https://youtu.be/fYcNjuPV35I

Hi!
Just wondering if you have heard of any updates on the "Jack" kit?

sandman1 wrote:Hi!
Just wondering if you have heard of any updates on the "Jack" kit?

no not yet, but there are likely to be updates soon as the diecast ultraman B type has been out for a while and I think the accessory packs are due to release.

There has been some Threezero news too since I last posted here. Their Zero suit was shown again recently but still as a fixed pose prototype (hopefully articulated proto will be shown for SDCC et al) and they had pre-order up for Tiga (ordered obviously).



I expect a stealth version of Tiga to be announced soon given that the B type, Ace and Seven all had stealth variants before.

Cool, Looking forward to the releases!
Thanks for the update on the Zero and Tiga!

sandman1 wrote:Cool, Looking forward to the releases!
Thanks for the update on the Zero and Tiga!

No problem. I also saw that I had completely missed that Eastern Model / Dimension Studios also recently showed off their version of Zero at Shang Hai Wonder Festival (I blame the websites I frequent for not including pics of it).

The e-model version of Zero obviously has different sculpt from the Threezero one and appears to have loads of very Japanese looking add-ons too.
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also in case I forgot to post pic of the two accessory packs that are available to order from the usual places:
e-model_weapon_set_of_2 by kraggy2011, on Flickr

Threezero recently shared some new looks at upcoming Ultraman figures and accessory packs:



Ver7 suit weapons add on pack (anime version):
wh35_05a by kraggy2011, on Flickr
wh35_05b by kraggy2011, on Flickr

Taro (anime version):
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wh35_04b by kraggy2011, on Flickr



Tiga sky type and power type addon packs:

wh35_07 by kraggy2011, on Flickr

wh35_06 by kraggy2011, on Flickr