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Hello everyone.
My name is Nino and I am in charge of Ultraman toy planning and development.


There's quite a lot of information this time, so make sure you stick with me until the end!!
As promised last time, we will be covering Ultraman Omega "Ultra Action Figure"!



The "Ultra Action Figure" series
In fact, it has been over seven years since its release, making it a fairly long-running series.

Even up until today, weapons have been added, the range of movement of the neck has expanded,
Little by little, we've been incorporating new elements and minor changes.
As we continue working on a series for a long period of time, we as a development team
・If this part moved, the range of poses would be even wider...
・I hope the ray pose can be made cooler...
・It's hard to get the flying pose right unless you look straight up...
We began to notice small details that bothered us, and there was a growing desire to carry out a more drastic renewal.

...That's to be expected.
I'm going to digress a little bit, but actually, there was a member of the Ultraman toy planning team at the time of product development.
・First generation Ultra Action Figure designer
・Third generation Ultra Action Figure creator
- Formerly in charge of the candy toy "Yudou" and "SHODO SUPER" series
・First person in charge of the Shodo candy toy series
All the people in charge of planning action figures from the past were there...!

With this background, we thought, "Maybe now is the time to carry out a meaningful renewal?"
It was time for Omega and we decided to completely redesign the body.

Here is the finished product!



"Ultra Action Figure Ultraman Omega"!



As you can see in the image above, there are many things we paid special attention to when renewing the product.
Of course, there are improvements to the mobility and quality of the design.​
As we proceed with the design, we also place great importance on "how to ensure that the toy is easy to play with."​
Taking this into consideration, we will introduce seven topics in order regarding "What has been improved and how?"


1. The long-awaited chest movement has been added!!
This was something that was requested by many users, and we are now happy to finally implement "upper body movement"!!



The upper torso can be rotated, making it extremely easy to recreate powerful poses!

The range of motion is shown in the image below.
...In fact, it can actually be rotated 360 degrees with almost no hitches.



2. Hidden roll movement has been added to the thighs!!
It's hard to tell from the outside, but we've actually added a roll axis to the thighs as well.



The above image shows the base of the legs spread apart, but the joints visible on the inside are
Now that it moves independently, it's easier to add nuance to the flow of the legs.

If you check the rotation range in a long shot, you can see that the roll range is as shown in the diagram below.


Thanks to this mobility, it's now easy to pose with the legs spread wide or even kneeling!



Personally, I like the fact that the axis is located on the inside of the thigh, which increases the range of motion while eliminating the appearance of a dividing line.



3) Greatly improves ankle contact with the ground!!
The ball joint structure of the ankle itself has not changed, but by revising the structure of the receiving side (toes), ground contact has been significantly improved.



Can you see how the ankle bends inward more than before?



Even with her legs spread this wide, she's still able to stand on her own!!

Because your ankles make firm contact with the floor, you can maintain good balance even when you are in a pose where your hips are lowered and sinking down.



The best part is this image!



The joints are just the right amount of stiff, so if you get the balance right you can make it stand on its own even in the kick pose you see here!
(The above photo is without the stand!)


4. Make sure your neck is pointing way up!!
This is something that's hard to notice from the outside, but the range of motion in the neck has also increased!

Viewed from the side, it looks like this.



This is an element unique to Ultraman
I want to make the character take a "flying pose" or an "appearance scene pose (the so-called gun-gun cut)."
It is an element that was incorporated with this perspective in mind.



As a side effect, this also makes poses from overhead angles look even better!



I think this is a great improvement for people who enjoy taking photos of figures, so I hope you'll pick one up and take some photos from some cool angles!


⑤ What a surprise! We even added a pull-out joint!!
And what's more, to further increase mobility, we've added pull-out joints at the base of the arms.



This structure allows you to pull your arms up to your chest,
Finally, I can get the "ray pose" right!!


This is what Omega's Reticleute Ray (= Specium Ray type) looks like.



Omega is an exception, but the wide shot model makes the pose look even more beautiful!



···and
These are the improvements made to "movability".
There's still more, so let's keep going!


⑥ The Omega Slugger misses!
This "Ultraman Omega action figure" cannot be overlooked, as it perfectly complements this element!



Rather than replacing the entire head, the slugger can be removed seamlessly while keeping the original head intact.
What's more, the slugger parts are fixed at a surprisingly deep position, so they won't fall off!

By detaching the slugger, you can enjoy a wide range of actions using the space boomerang, just like the Ice Slugger!



7. Interchangeable wrist parts for posing are included!!
Well, I have already shown you some of the elements in the photos so far,
Starting with this release, we are using "replacement wrists specialized for posing."

This was also renewed with the aim of being able to recreate specific scenes.
Ultraman Omega comes with the following four wrist patterns:
(1) The "Omegascope" pose, which is synonymous with Omega
(2) Clenched fists, effective for fighting poses and punches
(3) Straight palms that can achieve both light beam and flying poses
(4) Right hand for holding items



By the way···
It's frustrating that it's hard to understand unless you touch it,
What I personally like about it is how easy it is to replace the wrist parts!

They don't fall off when you're playing normally,
When you twist it with the intention of removing it, it comes off with a snap, and​ ​when you put it back on, it slides right into place... it's an exquisite feeling of putting on and taking off.

If swapping wrists becomes a hassle, it can be very stressful, so this is something we paid particular attention to.


So that's all the points I wanted to introduce today!!

When we list the "increased number of movable parts," some people might worry that it's harder to play with, but as we mentioned at the start, our development focus this time was on "making it easy to move while still maintaining ease of play!"

I think that the increased mobility has greatly reduced concerns about the joints becoming loose or the figure not looking good, so I hope you will take the time to try it out!


So when and how much will it be sold for?
Regarding that point,

There's one thing I can't tell you yet!

because!

The strengths of this Ultra Action Figure are not limited to the elements introduced today!!

Further information
Please look forward to the information being released on Friday, June 6th at 11:00 AM!


P.S.
We are putting a lot of effort into action figures, but rest assured that we are also fully committed to developing soft vinyl figures!


Until the end Thank you for reading.

Ultraman Omega Toys Manager Nno


＜Click here for information on Ultraman Omega toys!＞
"First-run limited edition Ultraman Omega -Soft Vinyl & Meteor Starter Set-"
Scheduled to be released on Saturday, June 7, 2025 / Manufacturer's suggested retail price 550 yen (tax included)
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"Transformation item DX Omega Slugger"
Scheduled to be released on Saturday, July 5, 2025 / Manufacturer's suggested retail price 5,995 yen (tax included)
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"Meet Ultraman Omega! Greeting Campaign"
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