Tamashii is finally treating one of Ultraman's most important human characters like more than a supporting prop. The official Tamashii Nations product page for S.H.Figuarts Shin Hayata shows preorders opened on Friday, July 17, 2026 at 11,000 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 much stronger personality than a plain uniform-body figure would have had.
Hayata is the kind of character who only really works if the figure can sell a specific moment. Tamashii explicitly calls out the pose of raising the Beta Capsule, which matters because that transformation gesture is the reason most collectors would want a Hayata figure in the first place. Without that, this could have felt like a niche completionist-only pickup.
With it, the figure becomes a genuine Ultraman display companion.
The spoon accessory is one of those small extras that tells you the designers were thinking about character memory, not just generic loadout. It references the famous comedic near-transformation scene and gives Hayata more than one emotional tone on the shelf. That is much more interesting than only giving him a weapon and a straight face.
It keeps the release from feeling stiff or overly formal.
If you want to keep the alternate hands, head part, Beta Capsule, spoon, and Super Gun pieces together between poses, an acrylic modular case helps a lot. If you want Hayata to stand out next to larger beam-effect Ultraman releases instead of disappearing into the shelf, a 4-step acrylic display stand gives the character a cleaner elevated position.
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 11,000 yen including tax, before shipping and handling.
July 17, 2026.
February 2027.
Tamashii confirms the Beta Capsule, Super Gun, holstered Super Gun part, alternate hands and head parts, and a spoon accessory.
This release works because Tamashii treated Hayata like a character with scene memory, not just a human extra for an Ultraman shelf. If you are checking the official page on Friday, July 31, 2026, the strongest draw is how specifically the figure is built around transformation and personality moments instead of generic standing poses.
If you want to compare this release with other current Ultraman and Tamashii coverage, these guides may also help:
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