{"rewrite":{"id":"r_96e018b225547d715cf80030","clusterId":"c_45acef18a3c8504436dc37fa","slug":"monochrome-ultraman-a-type-figure-to-debut-for-60th-anniversary","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Monochrome Ultraman (A-Type) Figure to Debut for 60th Anniversary","summary":"Bandai Spirits has announced a new S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocho Seiho) Ultraman (A-Type) figure based on the 1966 television special 'Ultraman Eve Festival: The Birth of Ultraman'. The figure is cast in monochrome coloring to replicate the viewing experience of the original broadcast, which was shown in black and white on monochrome televisions. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026 at 16:00 via Premium Bandai at 11,000 yen (tax included, shipping not included). The figure stands 150mm tall and includes a new Spacium beam effect part sculpted from episodes 1-13, left and right replacement hands (7 left, 6 right), and a 60th anniversary commemorative base. The suit actor at the time, Satoshi Furuta, was body-scanned to recreate the A-Type costume accurately. The prototype was sculpted by Jo Narita, with cooperation from Tsuburaya Productions' modeling department LSS. The figure is scheduled to ship in March 2027.","whyItMatters":"The figure's monochrome design and reliance on original suit-actor scan data reflect a deliberate effort to recreate the historical broadcast context, marking the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman franchise with a focus on authenticity.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eBandai Spirits announced the S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocho Seiho) Ultraman (A-Type) -Ultraman Birth- figure on July 10, 2026, the 60th anniversary of the original \u0026#39;Ultraman Eve Festival\u0026#39; program. The figure uses body scan data from suit actor Satoshi Furuta, who performed in the A-Type suit during the first 13 episodes. Sculptor Jo Narita, known for the \u0026#39;S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocho Seiho) Ultraman Tiga\u0026#39; series, handled the prototype with oversight from Tsuburaya Productions\u0026#39; modeling department LSS. The monochrome coloring was chosen after multiple prototypes and verification, aiming to preserve the original color feel while matching the visual impact of period television. The Spacium beam effect is newly sculpted to match the series\u0026#39; depiction. The figure includes a commemorative base for the Ultraman Series 60th anniversary. The product is manufactured by BANDAI SPIRITS and is priced at 11,000 yen, with pre-orders available on Premium Bandai until stock lasts.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The new S.H.Figuarts Ultraman (A-Type) is cast in monochrome, a deliberate choice to recreate the 1966 broadcast as viewers saw it on black-and-white TVs.","twitterPost":"Bandai Spirits scanned suit actor Satoshi Furuta's body to craft the new S.H.Figuarts Ultraman (A-Type) figure, down to the A-Type mask molding.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"Bandai Spirits has unveiled a monochrome S.H.Figuarts Ultraman (A-Type) figure to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman franchise. Pre-orders open July 10, 2026, with the figure shipping in March 2027.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Dengeki Hobby Web\",\"url\":\"https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/3077520/\",\"title\":\"From 'Ultraman Eve Festival: The Birth of Ultraman', Ultraman (A-Type) that reproduces the viewing experience of the time appears in 'S.H.Figuarts (Shinkocho Seiho)'! 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