This is one of the more historically minded Tamashii figure launches of the summer. The official Tamashii Nations product page for S.H.Figuarts Ultraman A Type shows preorders opened on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 9,900 yen including tax, with a scheduled February 2027 release.
This is a live official product-page listing, so here is what is actually confirmed as of Friday, July 31, 2026.
Tamashii's official page confirms the following:
That gives the release a stronger restoration-style appeal than a more generic Ultraman update would have had.
Tamashii is not pitching this as just another Ultraman body. The official page specifically highlights body-scan data from Bin Furuya, the original suit actor, which makes the release feel more like an attempt to recapture a specific performance silhouette. For long-time Ultraman collectors, that kind of proportion choice matters more than a random accessory increase would have.
It makes the figure feel historical, not merely nostalgic.
Most collectors will naturally look first at the Spacium Beam, but the official inclusion of the Ultra Water Current effect helps this version stand apart. It gives the figure another scene-specific display option instead of reducing everything to the franchise's most famous beam pose.
That broader scene flexibility is one of the best reasons this release can earn space next to other Ultraman figures.
If you want to keep the many interchangeable hands and effect parts organized instead of scattering them between setup changes, an acrylic modular case is the easiest way to keep everything together. If you want the beam or water-current pose to read more clearly from the shelf, a 4-step acrylic display stand helps elevate Ultraman into a stronger action angle.
Preorder details matter in this line because S.H.Figuarts releases often live or die on the specifics. Price, order date, shipping month, materials, and how the optional parts are allocated usually tell collectors more about the actual value than the headline character name alone. That is especially true when a figure is built around a small but carefully chosen set of display parts instead of a crowded tray of extras. Reading those details closely is often the difference between buying for the right reasons and buying only because a familiar character is attached.
S.H.Figuarts collectors usually evaluate display utility very practically. They look at whether an effect part changes the pose options in a meaningful way, whether an alternate arm or expression unlocks a signature scene, and whether the silhouette reads correctly from a normal shelf distance. Those are the choices that make a release feel dialed in rather than merely adequate. When they are chosen well, even a relatively compact accessory list can outperform a bulkier box with less intentional design.
Small included parts can change the value of a release more than casual buyers expect. A single beam effect, pose-specific arm set, or alternate expression can be the difference between a figure that only approximates the character and one that captures the version fans actually want to see. That is why collectors tend to focus less on raw quantity and more on whether the included pieces unlock the right emotional read and action language.
Long-term distinction usually comes from how clearly the release owns one version of the character. A suit-specific silhouette, a historical callback, or a particularly expressive set of effects can all help the figure avoid blending into the rest of the line. Looking at the preorder through that lens keeps the decision tied to collector fit and display value instead of just the pressure of an open order window.
S.H.Figuarts collectors usually know that a shorter accessory list is not a weakness if the included parts unlock the right poses. One well-chosen effect, stance part, or expression can create more display value than a crowded tray of extras that never leave the box. Looking at the release through pose quality instead of raw part count is often the best way to judge whether the preorder is actually well designed.
Strong Figuarts releases often win because the figure communicates the character immediately, even before every optional part is swapped in. When the silhouette, stance, and strongest included display choice all line up cleanly, the preorder tends to feel more complete and more memorable. That kind of readability is one of the clearest signs a release will still feel right months later.
The official Tamashii page lists it at 9,900 yen including tax, before shipping and handling.
July 17, 2026.
February 2027.
Tamashii confirms Spacium Beam effects, Ultra Water Current effects, a red Color Timer, and a very large interchangeable hand set.
This is the kind of anniversary-era Ultraman release that works because it tries to reconstruct a specific presence, not just a logo. If you are checking the official page on Friday, July 31, 2026, the strongest draw is the combination of Bin Furuya-based proportions and scene-specific effects that make the figure feel carefully studied instead of routine.
If you want to compare this release with other current Ultraman and Tamashii coverage, these guides may also help:
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