BANDAI SPIRITS’ TAMASHII Collectors division has revealed a new S.H.Figuarts release from "Ultraseven": the King Joe 60th Anniversary Edition Action Figure. Priced at 11,000 yen, the figure is scheduled for release in August 2027.
First appearing in "The Ultra Guard Goes West (Part 1)," the Space Robot King Joe was the series’ first robotic villain. Created by the alien race known as the Alien Pedan, its body is constructed from an incredibly durable space alloy that gives it nearly impenetrable defenses. It also possesses enough raw strength to lift a 100,000-ton ship. Most notably, King Joe can split into four independently operating flying saucers before recombining to attack, making it one of Ultraseven’s most formidable opponents.
King Joe is now returning to the S.H.Figuarts lineup in celebration of Ultraseven’s 60th anniversary. Standing approximately 6.3 inches tall, the King Joe 60th Anniversary Edition appears to reuse the sculpt from the 2017 release, which was developed with supervision from Tsuburaya Productions’ LSS sculpting department. Its updated colors draw inspiration from the fierce battle scenes in the original series, giving the robot a darker, weightier metallic finish.
New accessories include PET backdrop plates featuring the titles of King Joe’s two-part debut story, "The Ultra Guard Goes West (Part 1)" and "The Ultra Guard Goes West (Part 2)," along with an oil tanker model. A dedicated pair of interchangeable hands allows King Joe to securely grip the ship. Pair it with the newly announced S.H.Figuarts (SHINKOCCHOU SEIHOU) Ultraseven to recreate the classic Port of Kobe showdown in which King Joe hoists the tanker overhead.
S.H.Figuarts King Joe 60th Anniversary Edition
Suggested Retail Price: 11,000 yen
Product Size: Approximately 6.3 inches tall
Scheduled Release: August 2027
via： tamashiiweb