How many Ultraman have come out of Kaiyodo? ——Comprehensive inventory of popular IP collection models
Recently, Kaiyodo, a well-known model manufacturer in Japan, has once again become the focus of heated discussions on social media with its Ultraman series of movable models. This article will systematically sort out the Ultraman product line released by Haiyangdo based on the hot spots on the Internet in the past 10 days, and provide structured data reference for collectors.
1. Background of Kaiyodo Ultraman Series
Kaiyodo has been officially authorized by Tsuburaya Productions since 2002. With its exquisite carving technology and ultra-high mobility, it has become the benchmark in the field of Ultraman models. The pre-sale information for the 2023 new work "Ultraman Regulus" has received more than 50,000 discussions on Twitter.
2. Overview of product data of the entire series
| Series name | Year of issue | Contains the number of characters | Representative works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra-Act | 2008-2016 | 47 | The first generation of Ultraman Ver.2.0 |
| S.H.Figuarts | 2017-present | 32 | Ultraman Zeta Alpha Armor |
| Revoltech | 2020-present | 9 | Ultraman Zero's ultimate form |
3. Ranking of annual popular items
According to Japan Yahoo Auction and Xianyu transaction data (statistics in August 2023):
| Ranking | Product name | Offer price | Second-hand premium rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ultra-Act Ultraman Belial | 6,800 yen | 320% |
| 2 | S.H.Figuarts Ultraman Tiga | 5,500 yen | 280% |
| 3 | Revoltech Ultraman Geed | 8,800 yen | 195% |
4. Collection value analysis
1.Process breakthrough: After 2015, products will adopt new joint technology to achieve the "Spacium Ray" emission posture.
2.Limited strategy: Theatrical version co-branded models account for 38%. For example, the "Ultra Galaxy Fighting" series must be selected and purchased.
3.Chinese market: Taobao data shows that Q2 purchasing volume in 2023 will increase by 67% year-on-year.
5. Future product trends
According to the official Twitter of Haiyangdo, in 2024 it will focus on developing:
- The protagonist of "Ultraman Blaze" (expected to be released in November)
- 55th Anniversary Edition of the first generation Ultraman (with LED light-up function)
- Ultraman Gaia of the New Generation (Agur form)
Conclusion
As of August 2023, Kaiyodo has launched a total of 88 Ultraman-related models, covering all major generations from Showa to Reiwa. The evolution of its product line also reflects the changing times of tokusatsu culture. The next stage of integrated design of "movable + lighting + sound effects" is worth looking forward to.
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