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Mons-Ahgar; One of Bandai's newest figures in the Ultra Monster Series

The Ultra Monster Series (ウルトラ怪獣シリーズ, Urutora Kaiju Shirizu) is a series of sofubi soft vinyl action figures designed specifically for Kids created by Bandai that portrays the monsters found in the hit TV series: Ultra Q, Ultraman, Ultraseven, Return of Ultraman, Ultraman Ace, Ultraman Taro, Ultraman Leo, Ultraman 80, Ultraman Tiga, Ultraman Dyna, Ultraman Gaia, etc. The line of figures first started production in 1966, and since then, many other figures have joined the collection. The line's latest release was in 2011 December, although other figures had been scheduled to be released.

In 2013, the line concluded and was replaced by the Ultra Monster 500 and Ultra Monster DX. Later, it was started following TV series figure are Ultra Monster X in 2015 and Ultra Monster Orb in 2016.

History[]

The first batch of the Ultra Monster Series had a decent look that had something competitors Bullmark, Marusan, and other companies could not offer: The accuracy of the figures to their costume counterparts. The other toys were not as accurate to the suit themselves as the new Bandai figures were, and because of this advantage, these figures became very popular and quickly became a force to be reckoned with for both Kids and Adults alike. The first set of these figures contained many memorable monsters from the original series. The later ones contained many other monsters. Later, there came SP's and EX's. Even later, Heisei monsters also joined the list, and the series became complete.

1st Series[]

1991 Releases[]

This year saw one of the largest releases for this series.

  • 1 Bandai Alien Baltan Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 2 Bandai Red King Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 3 Bandai Black King Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 4 Bandai Eleking Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 5 Bandai Gomora Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 6 Bandai Zetton Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 7 Bandai Bemstar Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 8 Bandai Tyrant Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 9 Bandai Kanegon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 10 Bandai Garamon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 11 Bandai Hipporit Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 12 Bandai King Joe Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 13 Bandai Antlar Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 14 Bandai Star Bem Gyeron Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 15 Bandai Keylla Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 16 Bandai Telesdon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 17 Bandai Neronga Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 18 Bandai Geronimon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 19 Bandai Gango Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 20 Bandai Bemular Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 21 Bandai Gandar Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 22 Bandai Seabozu Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 23 Bandai Alien Godola Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 24 Bandai Miclas Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 25 Bandai Alien Metron Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 26 Bandai Alien Mefilas Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 27 Bandai Alien Icarus Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 28 Bandai Alien Pegassa Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 29 Bandai Windom Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 30 Bandai Skydon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 31 Bandai Re-Dorako Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 32 Bandai Gubila Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 33 Bandai Namegon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 34 Bandai Alien Guts Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 35 Bandai U-Tom Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 36 Bandai Kemular Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 37 Bandai Hydra Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 38 Bandai Banila Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 39 Bandai Saramandora Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 40 Bandai Gikogilar Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 41 Bandai Takkong Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 42 Bandai Astromons Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 43 Bandai Ron Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 44 Bandai Satan Beetle Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 45 Bandai Verokron Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 46 Bandai Agira Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 47 Bandai Gymaira Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 48 Bandai Gudon Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 49 Bandai Twin Tail Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 50 Bandai Mukadender Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 51 Bandai Vakishim Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 52 Bandai Ace Killer Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 53 Bandai Kilazee Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 54 Bandai Bogun Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 55 Bandai Kingsaurus III Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 56 Bandai Alien Temperor Release Date: TBA, 1991
  • 57 Bandai Shugaron Release Date: TBA, 1991

1992 Releases[]

1993 Releases[]

  • 66 Bandai Gamakugira Release Date: TBA, 1993
  • 67 Bandai Barrangas Release Date: TBA, 1993
  • 68 Bandai Alien Borg Release Date: TBA, 1993
  • 69 Bandai Crazygon Release Date: TBA, 1993
  • 70 Bandai Nurse Release Date: TBA, 1993

1994 Releases[]

1995 Releases[]

  • 74 Bandai Jirahs Release Date: TBA, 1995

Second Series[]

1995 Releases[]

  • 74 Bandai Gudis Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 75 Bandai Gerukadon Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 76 Bandai Degunja Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 77 Bandai Majaba Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 78 Bandai Bios Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 79 Bandai Kodalar Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 80 Bandai Drengeran Release Date: TBA, 1995
  • 81 Bandai Alien Zamu Release Date: TBA, 1995

Third Series[]

1996 Releases

  • 82 Bandai Alien Benzene Release Date: March 1996
  • 83 Bandai Cotton-Poppe Release Date: March 1996
  • 84 Bandai Golza Release Date: September 1996
  • 85 Bandai Melba Release Date: September 1996
  • 86 Bandai Gakuma Release Date: September 1996
  • 87 Bandai Kyrieloid Release Date: September 1996
  • 88 Bandai Ligatron Release Date: September 1996
  • 89 Bandai Alien Reguran Release Date: October 1996
  • 90 Bandai Evolu Release Date: November 1996
  • 91 Bandai Gazort Release Date: December 1996

Fourth Series[]

1997 Releases

  • 92 Bandai Leilons Release Date: April 1997
  • 93 Bandai Digital Kanegon Release Date: April 1997
  • 94 Bandai Lady-Benzene Release Date: April 1997
  • 95 Bandai Miraclon Release Date: April 1997
  • 96 Bandai Darklar Release Date: April 1997
  • 97 Bandai Gobnu (Ogma) Release Date: July 1997
  • 98 Bandai Deban Release Date: July 1997
  • 99 Bandai Silvergon Release Date: July 1997
  • 100 Bandai Taraban Release Date: July 1997
  • 101 Bandai Alien Standel (Redle) Release Date: July 1997
  • 102 Bandai Magnia Release Date: August 1997
  • 103 Bandai Jobarieh Release Date: August 1997
  • 104 Bandai King Molerat Release Date: August 1997
  • 105 Bandai Goldras Release Date: August 1997
  • 106 Bandai Guardie Release Date: August 1997
  • 107 Bandai Gatanothor Release Date: August 1997
  • 108 Bandai Daigelun Release Date: September 1997
  • 109 Bandai Bao-on Release Date: October 1997
  • 110 Bandai Mons-Ahgar Release Date: November 1997
  • 111 Bandai Hanejiro Release Date: November 1997

Fifth Series[]

1998 Releases

Sixth Series[]

1999 Releases

2000 Releases[]

2001 Releases[]

2002 Releases[]

2003 Releases[]

2004 Releases[]

2005 Releases[]

  • N3 Bandai Lafleya Release Date: TBA, 2005
  • N4 Bandai Nosferu Release Date: TBA, 2005
  • N5 Bandai Golgolem Release Date: TBA, 2005
  • N6 Bandai Kutuura Release Date: TBA, 2005
  • 1 Bandai Grangon Release Date: July 2005
  • 2 Bandai Lagoras Release Date: July 2005
  • 3 Bandai Eleking (2005) Release Date: August 2005
  • 4 Bandai Pigmon (2005) Release Date: September 2005
  • 5 Bandai Antlar (2005) Release Date: October 2005
  • 6 Bandai Alien Kesam Release Date: November 2005
  • 7 Bandai Natsunomeryu Release Date: December 2005

2006 Releases[]

  • 8 Bandai Neo IF Release Date: January 2006
  • 9 Bandai Gomora (2005) Release Date: March 2006
  • 10 Bandai Alien Metron (2005) Release Date: March 2006
  • 1 Bandai Dinozaur Release Date: April 2006
  • 2 Bandai Gudon (2006) Release Date: May 2006
  • 3 Bandai Miclas (2006) Release Date: May 2006
  • Bandai SP Miclas (2006) Release Date: May 2006
  • 4 Bandai Birdon (2006) Release Date: June 2006
  • 5 Bandai Bogarl Release Date: June 2006
  • 6 Bandai Sadola (2006) Release Date: June 2006
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  • 7 Bandai Windom (2006) Release Date: July 2006
  • 8 Bandai Zamsher Release Date: August 2006
  • 9 Bandai Kelbim Release Date: August 2006
  • Bandai SP Alien Zarab Release Date: August 2006
  • Bandai SP Alien Guts Release Date: August 2006
  • Bandai SP Alien Nackle Release Date: August 2006
  • Bandai SP Alien Temperor Release Date: August 2006
  • Bandai SP U-Killersaurus Release Date: August 2006
  • 10 Bandai Fire Windom Release Date: September 2006
  • 11 Bandai Verokron Release Date: October 2006
  • 12 Bandai Vakishim Release Date: October 2006
  • Bandai WoO (Normal form) Release Date: November 2006
  • Bandai SP WoO (Aikichi version) Release Date: November 2006

2007 Releases[]

2008 Releases[]

2009 Releases[]

2010 Releases[]

2011 Releases[]

2012 Releases[]

2013 Releases[]

  • Bandai "Ultra Zero Fight The Darkness Five set" Release Date: February 2013

Other[]

Ultra Monster Battle[]

To Be Added

Immortal Ultra Monsters Set[]

Similar to the Ultra Hero Collection Box/Everlasting Ultra Warriors, this 8-piece figure set was released in 2 box sets. Each figure stands about 10 cm tall (about 4 inches).

Special Tags[]

Throughout the ages, the Ultra Monster series went through many tag designs, from double sheeted to single sheeted, the tags remain a colorful part of the toys and are highly valued. This section talks about the unusual tags and Easter Eggs of UMS Tags.

Bagged Tag[]

The bagged tag monsters are some of the rarer tags, or rather, head-a-cards to find. The toys are no longer bound by a tag attached by a hook, but now a plastic bag with a piece of cardboard stapled to it. The version was also released in China by Bandai under the name "Fuman" with the ensign of "奥特曼" on it, marking the beginning of the official Ultraman name in China.

Promo Tag[]

The promo tag was originally released in the 1966 Ultra Q Monster Series (as there were no other Ultras at the time, the UMS was just called the Ultraman Monster Series. Later, it would be Ultraseven, then Return of Ultraman, and Ultraman Ace.). The tags were only slightly different from the common tags and were used as an Easter Egg for buyers. Later, the tags were specifically attached to blanks figures made from white vinyl in the Ultraseven series, but the concept was ditched after the Return of Ultraman Series kicked in. The tags stopped production after the Ace series.

"Typo" Tags[]

Typo tags were a strange series of tags in the 1989 run of UMS that had the manufacturer information printed right under the picture of the Ultras in white, successfully cutting the picture in half. The tags, however, featured something the common tags didn't: the name of the monster on the bottom of the back of the tag. A black-bordered version was also produced, but there has not been any trace of these tags since the 1989 run of UMS.

Great Decisive Battle! Box of 49 Tags[]

Some of the Box of 49

Some of the box of 49

The Box of 49 tags were special tags created for a boxset of Ultras and Ultra monsters created by Bandai in the 1989 run of UMS. The box was rather clustered and featured tags with the box name on the picture of the Ultras, which was: Great Decisive Battle! Box of 49. The Ultras also had tags hooked to their back, instead of boxes.

Trivia[]

  • Some of the old UMS figures were reissued and released in department stores in Asia, and it includes a generic Ultra Monster Series card.
  • Many monsters were not made due to Bandai thinking that they will not sell well. However, most of the Showa monsters not made by Bandai were produced by Marusan, Bullmark, and POPY. Later monsters can also be found as garage kits (assembling and painting required kits) by X-PLUS, The Lawless Monster Zone, and other companies. X-PLUS also issues out pre-built and painted sets in their "Giant Ultra Monsters" sets, with minor assembly required.
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  • In Thailand, the figures are packaged in a windowed box.
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