GODZILLA/TOHO COLLECTIBLES

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Script/Switch Planning is releasing two Godzilla jackets, the Godzilla Japanese Souvenir Jacket GZSJ-001 Script Men's Sukajan and the Shin Godzilla Japanese Souvenir Jacket GZSJ-002 Script Men's Sukajan. Both are made with 100% satin rayon and lined in 100% polyester satin polyester, and they have an embroidered design on the back and front. They come in sizes S,M, L, XL, and XXL and retail for 38,880 yen (approx $350 US). They can be purchased direct from Switch Planning or retailers like Amazon. Switch Planning also has a number of Ultraman designs.
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Marusan is releasing a number of figures as part of their March Godzilla figure line-up. There are two Gigan figures a standing version and a flying version, both are 24cm in size with the standing version retailing for 8,640 yen and the flying for 7,560 yen. There's a red bronze Hedorah, and a blue red bronze Godzilla '64  standing 23cm and retailing for 10,800 yen each. There are a Giant Gorilla (Kong) and blue Classic Godzilla both 30cm tall and retailing for 17,280 yen. Finally there is the Black Object Godzilla '73 and Mogera '57 both standing 23cm tall and retailing for 6,480 yen. All should be released May/June from Marusan and other retailers.
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X-Plus has been teasing us with Kaiser Ghidorah and Gabara now we have the full reveal and info. Kaiser Ghidorah stands 33cm tall and 45cm wide (wing to wing, approx 13 inches/18 inches), the Ric version features light up eyes on all three heads. Retail for the Ric is 28,080 yen (approx $250 US). Gabara stands 23cm tall (approx 9 inches), and the Ric version comes with Minya (15cm tall). Retail for the Ric is 16,200 yen (approx $144 US). Both are scheduled for a May release and can be pre-ordered now from X-Plus (non-Ric version should be available from other retailers).
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Diamond announce at Toy Fair 2017 that they were reissuing 7 X-Plus figures now we have info on four of these via John/Kaiju Addicts. Godzilla '54 Train Biter, Battra Larva, Mechagodzilla '75,  are scheduled for released August 2017 and have a retail price of $180. The Yuji Sakai Godzilla '92 is scheduled for release Sept 2017 and has a retail price of $230. These can be pre-ordered now from Flossie's Collectibles as well as other retailers.
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X-Plus has shown this figure at a few shows now we have full details, the Godzilla 2000 (1999) Poster Version is based on a poster for the film where it is nighttime and Godzilla appears to have a reddish glow. This figure has an open/close function for the mouth and a light up gimmick for the fins which are molded in a clear orange/red color, the body also has similar highlights. It stands 30cm tall and 47cm in length, and will retail for 22,000 yen. It can be pre-ordered now with release in May from the Ric site, and also the Bandai Premium site.
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TAMASHII NATIONS WORLD TOUR
WHAT IS TAMASHII NATIONS WORLD TOUR?
In commemoration of the 10th anniversary, TAMASHII NATIONS announces a worldwide tour of figure display events to be held in 10 cities over the course of the year.
The twofold aim is to thank all of the TAMASHI NATIONS fans who have supported the brand, and to spread the word about TAMASHII NATIONS to even more potential fans across the globe.

The World Tour kicked off in December, 2016 in Sao Paolo, Brazil. It was followed by Hong Kong in February, and coming up in April, New York City.
The worldwide celebration will continue with exciting new events and product unveilings in Osaka, Mexico, and other cities leading up to October of 2017, with the final stop, TAMASHII NATION 2017, being held in November in Tokyo -- a spectacular event commemorating the 10 year history of the beloved brand.

TAMASHII NATIONS 10th Anniversary WORLD TOUR “NEW YORK CITY”
  • Sponsor: BANDAI Co., Ltd., Collectors Toy Department
  • Date: April 29, 2017 – April 30, 2017 (Saturday & Sunday), 29th: 9:00am – 7:00pm; 30th: 9:00am – 6:00pm (EST)
  • Venue: Grand Central Terminal, Vanderbilt Hall, NYC
  • Admission: Free
  • For Sale: 9 exclusive items sold on-site
TAMASHII NATIONS is proud to announce the third event in the annual series. TAMASHII NATIONS 10th Anniversary WORLD TOUR: NEW YORK CITY will be held at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall in Manhattan on April 29th-30th.The event will center around new products from the DRAGON BALL series (the latest incarnation of which, DRAGON BALL SUPER, is now airing in the US), and the MEISHO MOVIE/MANGA REALIZATION action figure series of popular STAR WARS and MARVEL UNIVERSE characters re-envisioned in Japanese samurai style. In addition, popular anime characters from NARUTO and SAILOR MOON, plus characters already well known to fans from the WWE franchise and GODZILLA series, will also be on display. Other interactive opportunities are planned as well, such as a “touch and try” corner allowing fans to interact with the actual products and a photo spot for taking fun pictures. A total of 9 commemorative products will make their world debut for sale on-site as well.
Click here to check out the other locations.
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NECA has revealed their Godzilla 2001 Atomic Blast version, this figure is not a new sculpt but looks like a repaint possible with clear parts. It also seems to be the first Godzilla figure to come with a breath effect (like S.H. MonsterArts figures normally do). It looks like release is scheduled for 3rd quarter 2017. Pics via Ultrazilla Toys.
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Diamond revealed 6 new X-Plus Godzilla reissue figures, via John from Kaiju Addicts, they include Battra Larva, Gigan (with Ric exclusive parts), MechaGodzilla  '75, MechaGodzilla/Kiryu '02, Godzilla '14 Emission Version, and Godzilla '54 Train Biter (without base). Not displayed but also to be reissued will be the Yuji Sakai Modeling Collection Godzilla '92. Release dates and prices were not revealed. More info as we get it.
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