Ultraman 60th Anniversary: S.H.Figuarts A-Type and Shin Hayata
The inclusion of a spoon accessory to recreate a specific comedic moment from episode 34 signals a new level of niche, meme-driven detail in premium collector figures, appealing to deep-cut fans.
Key Facts
- Ultraman (A-Type) figure costs 9,900 yen and is 150mm tall.
- Shin Hayata figure costs 11,000 yen and is 150mm tall.
- Pre-orders for both figures start July 17, 2026 at 16:00 JST via Premium Bandai.
- Both figures are scheduled to ship in February 2027.
- The Shin Hayata figure includes a spoon accessory to recreate a scene from episode 34.
Reporting from 3 sources: Dengeki Hobby Web, Inside, Magmix.
Bandai Spirits is releasing two S.H.Figuarts figures to mark the 60th anniversary of the Ultraman television series. The Ultraman (A-Type) figure, part of the Shinkocchou Seihou line, is based on body scan data of original suit actor Bin Furuya and sculpted by Yō Narita, who worked on the Ultraman Tiga series. It includes a Spacium Beam effect part and an Ultra Water Stream effect part, and uses soft parts for a wide range of motion. The figure stands 150mm tall, costs 9,900 yen, and ships in February 2027. The Shin Hayata figure, the protagonist and Science Patrol member, is newly sculpted with Soul Digital Coloring technology to reproduce his facial expressions. It includes a removable helmet, interchangeable head parts, a Super Gun, a Beta Capsule, and a spoon accessory to recreate the episode 34 scene where Hayata accidentally holds up a spoon instead of the Beta Capsule. The Hayata figure costs 11,000 yen, also ships in February 2027. Pre-orders for both open on July 17, 2026 at 16:00 JST via Premium Bandai.
The two figures were announced together for the 60th anniversary, but they target different collector interests. The Ultraman (A-Type) represents the earliest version of the first suit, with slightly upward-slanting eyes and hollow cheeks that distinguish it from later types. The prototype was handled by Yō Narita, with cooperation from Tsuburaya Productions' modeling department LSS. The body scan data from Bin Furuya ensures accuracy in proportions. Soft parts in the chest and limbs allow for dynamic posing, and the part separation is designed to match the A-Type's surface lines. The Spacium Beam effect is based on episodes 1-13, and the Ultra Water Stream effect is from episode 13.
The Shin Hayata figure uses Soul Digital Coloring to reproduce the actor's face from the live-action footage, under LSS supervision. The Science Patrol helmet is removable, and the head can be swapped for different expressions. The spoon accessory references the episode where Hayata, while eating curry, grabs a spoon instead of the Beta Capsule in a panic to transform. Social media reactions have highlighted the spoon as a humorous touch, and some fans have noted they are learning Hayata's full name for the first time. The figures are Premium Bandai exclusives, with pre-orders starting July 17, 2026, and shipments scheduled for February 2027.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 3 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.