S.H. Figuarts

S.H. Figuarts (エスエイチフィギュアーツ,   Esu Eichi Figyuātsu) is a line of figures by Tamashii Nations, the collector's division of Bandai, that began in 2008. The line started releasing Ultraman figures in 2016.

Information

In 2015, it was announced that S.H. Figuarts would release figures of the Ultraman franchise starting in 2016, after the discontinuation of Tamashii's previous line for the franchise, to celebrate the series' 50th anniversary. This line has become vary popular among collectors due to the care and attention to detail, articulation and accuracy to represent the characters the figures are based on. Currently, every figure of the line is modeled after how their onscreen characters looked in their debut. Additionally, every Ultra Hero comes with multiple hand accessories as do as some of the monsters and aliens.

2016

Ultraman The first Ultraman Series figure, Ultraman, was released in late July of 2016. The figure came with three pairs of interchangeable hands, two interchangeable color timers, and a Specium Ray effect. The figure was reissued in June of 2020 as a part of Tamashii Nations' BEST SELECTION line up. Alien Baltan The second figure, Alien Baltan, was released in the middle of August. It came with no accessories. Ultraman (50th Anniversary Edition) For Ultraman's 50th anniversary, the Ultraman 50th Anniversary Edition set was released in late July of 2016. The set came with a reissue of the line's Ultraman figure and all of its original accessories, a road platform, two tan buildings, two brown buildings, two gray platforms, an Ultra Barrier effect, and a Baltan space craft. Zetton Zetton was released in October of 2016. It came with a Final Beam effect that has two hands attached to it. The figure also came with an interchangeable hand accessory that has part of Ultraman's Specium Ray attached to the hand which can clip onto the Ultraman figure's Specium Ray effect piece. Zoffy The Zoffy figure was released in November of 2016. The figure came with two pairs of interchangeable hands, two interchangeable color timers, a Beta Capsule with an interchangeable hand to hold it, and a M87 Ray effect. It also came with an interchangeable head for the Ultraman figure to reenact the scene in episode 39 of Ultraman when Ultraman was defeated by Zetton.

2017

Ultraseven For the 50th anniversary of the original Ultraseven series, the Ultraseven figure was released on March 2017. It came with three pairs of interchangeable hands, an Emerium Ray effect, and Wide Shot effect. It also came with an extra Eye Slugger accessory and another pair of interchangeable hands, with the right hand being able to hold the Eye Slugger. Alien Metron Alien Metron was released in April of 2017. It came with a coffee table, a cigarette package and two cigarettes. Alien Baltan Shadow Clone Set To be added Alien Mefilas The Alien Mefilas figure was released in May, 2017. It came with a pair interchangeable hands that are open, a Pair Hand Ray effect and an Ultra-Slash effect for the Ultraman figure. King Joe King Joe was released on June 24, 2017 and came with no accessories. Gomora Gomora was released in late July of 2017. It came with an interchangeable sliced tail and an interchangeable torn off horn accessory. Ultraman Orb Origin Ultraman Orb Origin, was released in August of 2017. The figure came with three pairs of interchangeable hands, two interchangeable color timers, and the Orbcalibur. Ultraman Orb Origin the First Ultraman Orb Origin the First, was released in late August of 2017. The figure came with three pairs of interchangeable hands, a Origium Ray effect, and an Origium Light Ring effect. Ultraman (A Type) Ultraman (A Type) was released in late September of 2017. The figure came with four pairs of interchangeable hands, two interchangeable color timers, and a Specium Ray effect. Dan Moroboshi To be added Dada To be added Ultraman Orb Spacium Zeperion Ultraman Orb Spacium Zeperion was released in December 2017. It came with a Sperion Ray effect, a Sperion Light Ring effect, interchangeable hands and interchangeable color timers.

2018

Jugglus Juggler To be added Ultraman Geed Primitive The Ultraman Geed Primitive figure was released on February 24, 2018. It came with interchangeable hands and a Wrecking Burst effect. Alien Guts Images of the Alien Guts figure were first seen in a Japanese magazine. It came with a Paralysis Ray effect and an Ultra Knock Tactics effect for the Ultraseven figure. It was released on March 31, 2018. Ultraman Jack Ultraman Jack was released in April of 2018. It will come with three pairs of interchangeable hands, the Ultra Spark, the Ultra Lance, the Ultra Cross, an Ultra Slash effect, and a Specium Ray effect. Alien Zarab To be added Ultraman Orb Thunder Breastar To be added Ultraman Belial Atrocious To be added Twin Tail To be added Ultraman Geed Royal Megamaster To be added Pandon The Biggest Invasion in History Set The Pandon set was released in August of 2018. It came with many accessories, including normal and mechanical versions of the left arm and the right leg, a second neck piece to recreate when the monster's head was chopped off and a second right hand holding Ultraseven's Eye Slugger. Antlar To be added Ultraman X & Gomora Armor Set To be added Ultraman Zero Beyond To be added Gudon To be added Ultraman Rosso Flame To be added Ultraman Blu Aqua To be added

2019

Ultraman Rosso Wind To be added Ultraman Blu Ground To be added Ultraman Zero To be added Ultraman Geed Primitive Ultra Heroes Tamashii Limited Version To be added Jugglus Juggler Ultra Heroes Tamashii Limited Version To be added Ultraman Orb Dark To be added Ultraman Belial To be added Ultraman Blu Wind To be added Ultraman Rosso Ground To be added Ultraman Ruebe To be added Ultraman Victory To be added Ultimate Aegis/Ultraman Zero Armor Option Parts Set To be added Black King To be added Ultraman Ginga To be added Ultraman Geed Magnificent To be added ULTRAMAN Suit To be added ULTRAMAN Suit Ver. Seven To be added Strong-Corona Zero and Luna-Miracle Zero To be added Ultraman Taro To be added Ultraman Geed Darkness To be added Ultraman Taiga To be added Ultraman X Darkness To be added

2020

Ultraman X MonsArmor Option Parts Set To be added BEMULAR To be added Ultraman Tregear To be added Ultraman Taiga Tri-Strium To be added Ultraman Geed Ultimate Final To be added Ultraman Ace To be added Ultraman Titas To be added Shining Ultraman Zero To be added Brothers' Mantle To be added Ultraman Z Alpha Edge To be added Ultraman Geed Primitive (New Generation Edition) To be added

2021

Ultraman Ginga Strium To be added Ultraman Zero Beyond Galaxy Glitter To be added Ultraman Zero (10th Anniversary Special Color Ver.) To be added Ultraman Fuma To be added Zetton (Trillion-Degree Fireball Ver.) To be added Ultra Zero Mantle To be added Jugglus Juggler (New Generation Edition) To be added Ultraman Taiga (Special Clear Color Ver.) To be added SC-1 Sevenger To be added Shin Ultraman The figure of Ultraman based on his appearance in the 2021 film Shin Ultraman was announced on February 1, 2021 with a release date of June. The figure comes with three pairs of interchangeable hand accessories. Ultraman Geed Galaxy Rising Ultraman Geed Galaxy Rising was released in July 2021. It came with four pairs of interchangeable hands, an Ultra Z Riser and the Z Lance Arrow accessory for the Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure. Ultraman Tiga Multi Type (True Bone Sculpting Method) An Ultraman Tiga Multi Type figure was first seen at TAMASHII NATION 2016. The final version of the figure was reveled on March 5, 2021, under the True Bone Sculpting Method title. The figure was sculpted with extreme attention to detail, going as far as to have Shunsuke Gondo scanned for the figure's base. It was released in July 2021. TAMASHII NATION 2016 early ver. TAMASHII NATION 2016 early ver. TAMASHII NATION 2016 early ver. Final Ultraman Z Gamma Future Ultraman Z Gamma Future was revealed on April 9, 2021. It comes with six sets of interchangeable hands, a bladed Z Riser and a Gamma Through portal. The figure was released in September with a second version being released the following month. Ultraman Z Original The Ultraman Z Original figure was shown at TAMASHII NATION 2020 and was revealed on April 23, 2021. The figure came with six pairs of optional hands, interchangeable color timers, and a Zestium Ray effect piece. The figure was released in October 2021 with limited quantity available. It was later reissued as a part of Tamashii Nations' BEST SELECTION on June 23, 2022. Ultraman Leo Ultraman Leo was revealed on June 3, 2021 and came with six pairs of optional hands, interchangeable color timers, a Leo Nunchaku, a Leo Kick flame effect and a Energy Light Ball effect. It was released in November 2021. Ultraman 55th Anniversary Ver. On June 21, 2021, a glossy retool of the Ultraman figure was revealed to coincide the 55th anniversary of the Ultraman series. It came with three pairs of optional hands, interchangeable color timers, a Brothers Mantle, and a 55th anniversary stand. The figure was released in November 2021. Ultraman Trigger Multi Type The Ultraman Trigger Multi Type figure was announced on July 15, 2021 and was released in November 2021. It came with four pairs of optional hands and interchangeable color timers. Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero A retool of Shining Ultraman Zero featuring a new paint job was announced on July 19, 2021, being based on Ultimate Shining Ultraman Zero. It came with four pairs of optional hands, interchangeable color timers and the Ultimate Aegis. It was released in December 2021. Ultraman Fuma (Special Clear Color Ver.) A clear retool of the Ultraman Fuma figure was revealed on December 3, 2021, with shipping begining the same day.

2022

Golza A figure of Golza was first seen in two promotional images alongside Ultraman Tiga and the GUTS-Wings No. 1 and 2. The figure began shipping on January 2022. GUTS-Wings 1 and GUTS-Wings 2 Set Figures of the GUTS-Wings 1 and 2 appeared in two promotional images alongside the Ultraman Tiga and Golza figures. The set was released in January 2022. Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw The Ultraman Z Delta Rise Claw figure was revealed on September 11, 2021 and came with the Beliarok and an effect piece of the Alpha Chain Blades for the Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure. It was released in January 2022. Ultraman Taiga Tri-Strium Rainbow Ultraman Taiga Tri-Strium Rainbow was revealed on September 25, 2021 and will come with the Taiga Tri-Blade as an accessory to recreate the Rainbow Strium Bust. The figure was released in February 2022. King Joe STORAGE Custom King Joe STORAGE Custom was announced on September 4, 2021. It will come with an extendable left arm to recreate the Pedanium Hammer and was released in March 2022. Ultraman Z Beta Smash On November 10, 2021, a figure of Ultraman Z Beta Smash was announced. It will come with effect pieces of the Beta Crescent Slash, and the Space Z, as well as the Zestium Maser for the Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure. The figure was given April 2022 release. Ultraman Ribut The Ultraman Ribut figure was first seen at TAMASHII NATION 2020. During TAMASHII NATION ONLINE 2021, the figure's information and release date were revealed. It will come with a Galaxium Blaster effect, the Ribut Blocker, and a Spreader Rod piece. It was released in April 2022. Ultraman Z Alpha Edge (Special Color Ver.) A glossy retool of the Ultraman Z Alpha Edge figure was revealed during TAMASHII NATION ONLINE 2021. It will come with a Zestium Charge effect piece and was released in April of 2022. Kyrieloid Kyrieloid was revealed on November 27, 2021 and was released in May 2022. It will come with three pairs of hands and a Prison Fire Bomb effect piece. Ultraman Tiga Power Type (True Bone Sculpting Method) Ultraman Tiga Power Type was reveled on December 3rd, 2021, as the second True Bone Sculpting Method figure. Like the previous figure, Ultraman Tiga Power Type was sculpted with Shunsuke Gondo scanned once more for the figure to capture extreme accuracy and detail. It began shipping in May 2022. Trigger Dark A figure of Trigger Dark was revealed on December 25, 2021. It will come with a Circle Arms accessory and was released in June of 2022. Ultraman Trigger Sky Type On January 15, 2022, Ultraman Trigger Sky Type was revealed and was released in July 2022. It will come with a Runboldt Beam Shell effect piece and a Circle Arms Sky Arrow accessory. Carmeara The Carmeara figure was revealed on the same day as the airing of the last episode of Ultraman Trigger: New Generation Tiga. Accessories include a Carmeara Whip and a Zeperion Beam piece for the Ultraman Trigger figure. Ultraman (True Bone Sculpting Method) On February 7, 2022, the 100th S.H. Figuarts Ultraman Series figure was revealed to be a re-sculpt of the Ultraman figure. Serving as the third release under the True Bone Sculpting Method title, the new Ultraman figure's sculpt was created by scanning veteran suit actor Bin Furuya to capture extreme detail. It released in July 2022. Ultraman Suit Taro -the Animation- A figure of the Ultraman Suit's Taro version began preorders on April 15, 2022 and was released in September that year. It came with a flamethrower effect piece and a Spacium Slash piece for the original Ultraman Suit figure. Ultrawoman Grigio Ultrawoman Grigio was first seen at TAMASHII NATION 2019. It was eventually released in September of 2022 and came with a Grigio Shot accessory. SC-1M Space Sevenger Released in December 2022, Space Sevenger came with various accessories, including a Type 20 Multi-Purpose Taser Baton, the Super Rigid Core Drill Fist, a Type 20 Bayonet Type-2 (dagger), and the SAA Support Weapon 40mm General Purpose Autocannon (rifle).

Currently Unreleased Figures

Ultraman Orb Burnmite Ultraman Orb Hurricane Slash Ultraman Dyna Flash Type Redman Imitation Ultraman Ultraman Rosso (Aqua) Ultraman Blu (Flame) Ultraseven (Special Color Ver.) Tyrant Alien Hipporit Ultraman Joneus Ultraman Zero Darkness Ultraman Orb Darkness Ultra Dark-Killer Windom Tector Gear

Acrylic logos

There are logos made out of acrylic that can be paired with the S.H Figuarts Ultraman Series figures.

Ultraman (1966) logo

Logo with Ultraman figure

Logo with Zetton figure

SSSP logo

Logo with Ultraman (A Type) figure

Logo with Zoffy figure

Logo with Alien Baltan figure

Hero on Stage

An assembling diorama called "Hero on Stage" was revealed on September 10th 2021. Both S.H Figuarts figures and acrylic logos can be paired with the Hero on Stage diorama.

Ultraman (1966)

Ultraman (1966) diorama

Diorama with acrylic Ultraman logo

Diorama with SSSP logo

Diorama with Ultraman figure

Diorama with Ultraman figure

Diorama with Ultraman (A Type) figure

Gallery

Promotional

Figures

Production

The clay prototypes Gudon and Twin Tail

Articulated versions of the clay Gudon and Twin Tail under construction

The articulated prototype of Gudon

The articulated prototype of Twin Tail

The articulated prototypes of Gudon and Twin Tail

The CG prototype of Ultraman Ace

The articulated prototype of Ultraman Ace

Clay prototype of Ultraman Tiga Multi Type

Unassembled CG prototype of Tiga Multi Type

Assembled

Tiga Multi Type being studied

The articulated prototype of Tiga Multi Type

CG prototype of Tiga Power Type

Trivia

The "S.H." part of the line's name is an acronym for "Simple Style and Heroic Action."

External Links

• Original S.H. Figuarts Ultraman website
• New Ultra Arts website

References

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