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COSPA is releasing there Shin Godzilla Destruction Jacket, it features print on the front and back, front pockets and a pocket on the left arm. It is insulated and comes in 4 sizes S, M, L, and XL. It will retail for 12,960 yen (approx $119 US) and will be released in Jan 2017 from AmiAmi and other retailers.
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Bandai is releasing the Art Spirits Hyper Solid Godzilla 2000 Limited Glow Version, previously released in 2014 without the glow feature. This figure's dorsal fins feature a phosphorescent paint, stands 20cm tall (approx 8 inches) and retails for 9,936 yen (approx $95 US). The figure is made by X-Plus and sold through the Bandai Premium website. Pre-orders start now with release in March 2017.
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When Toho announced Shin Godzilla everyone's curiosity peaked with just what would it look like. When it was revealed, love it or hate it, we knew most toy companies would make figures of it. As we know now there are multiple forms and figures were released of each, with more on the way. While there can easily be debate as to who has done it best, Bandai, S.H. MonsterArts, X-Plus, or even NECA we know who may have hit a homerun with theirs, Albatross Japan. Albatross Japan has been teasing many in progress pics and now has release pics of the pretty much finalize versions of all five figures, yes 5! They are releasing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and two 4th forms. The first is the version in the water where you only see it's back and tail, the second and third are the ones we see in it's first land appearance, and the to fourth forms are a regular and emissions versions. The sculpts and paint schemes on these figures look incredible besides the completeness of doing all the forms, Albatross Japan did an amazing job, all we need to know now is availability and price. We will post the official final pics and info once available.
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Fujimi is releasing the Chibimaru Kiryu/Mechagodzilla 3 model kit, this 4 1/2 inch deformed style kit was teased a while back. This is a snap together kit (no glue), has color and clear parts, and features articulation including opening mouth and chest. It will retail for 2,600 yen (approx $25 US), and will be available this month from Hobby Search and other retailers.
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NECA has released a number of figures in there Godzilla line, their most recent reveal was Shin Godzilla, the latest incarnation of this classic monster. Their most recent release however is Godzilla 2001 (GMK), that was featured in 2001's Godzilla, Mothra, King Ghidorah: All Out Attack.
This version is definitely a fan favorite, a classic yet modern design with a very aggressive look, sort of evil. Many toy companies have recently released versions of this figure now NECA has released theirs. Up to now, arguably, their best figure was Godzilla '54 but admit-tingly this figure is quite well done.
​The overall sculpt is spot on, while some will compare to other companies figures, I felt that this figure was an excellently designed figure. Articulation on this figure is great too, NECA has improved the fit of the joints to give it a cleaner look then some early figures. An example of the improvement is the tail the joints are further down the tail before you get to the end (which like other is a solid piece with internal wire) and are less noticeable.
This version is definitely a fan favorite, a classic yet modern design with a very aggressive look, sort of evil. Many toy companies have recently released versions of this figure now NECA has released theirs. Up to now, arguably, their best figure was Godzilla '54 but admit-tingly this figure is quite well done.
​The overall sculpt is spot on, while some will compare to other companies figures, I felt that this figure was an excellently designed figure. Articulation on this figure is great too, NECA has improved the fit of the joints to give it a cleaner look then some early figures. An example of the improvement is the tail the joints are further down the tail before you get to the end (which like other is a solid piece with internal wire) and are less noticeable.
​If I had to find fault with anything there are two issues, both minor. The back spikes are fine on the main portion of the back but the ones where the tail starts are not painted very well, looking from one side it can be accepted but it's more noticeable from the other side. It also seems like the edges of these spikes are rougher then the others possibly part of the problem.
The other issue also paint related involves the lower jaw, looking closely it appears the entire jaw is either the same color as the inside of the mouth or the inside was painted first and the outside skin color didn't cover it all because of the skin texture. There are a few spots if you look closely you can see it but it's not noticeable at a quick glace. A second issue with the lower jaw is the tongue, which is a separate piece, the paint doesn't cover it all the way to the back of the mouth, you won't notice it unless you look for it because when posed normally the head is tilted forward.
Other then the minor paint issues this is right there with Godzilla '54 as one of the best NECA Godzilla figures, possible the best, and a definite must have, you can't go wrong with this awesome figure.
The other issue also paint related involves the lower jaw, looking closely it appears the entire jaw is either the same color as the inside of the mouth or the inside was painted first and the outside skin color didn't cover it all because of the skin texture. There are a few spots if you look closely you can see it but it's not noticeable at a quick glace. A second issue with the lower jaw is the tongue, which is a separate piece, the paint doesn't cover it all the way to the back of the mouth, you won't notice it unless you look for it because when posed normally the head is tilted forward.
Other then the minor paint issues this is right there with Godzilla '54 as one of the best NECA Godzilla figures, possible the best, and a definite must have, you can't go wrong with this awesome figure.
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Bandai is releasing three Shin Godzilla T-Shirts, two are of the fourth form and the third is Shin Godzilla's 2nd form. All shirt feature the images on a black shirt and they actually look pretty cool. The shirts come in four sizes M, L, XL, and XXL, and retail for 3,240 yen (approx $31 US). They are scheduled to ship this month and are available from both Bandai and the new Godzilla Store.
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Cross-CF has released some unique Godzilla items and now they are releasing the Shin Godzilla Sake Set, it comes with a Sake bottle (a No.2 sake bottle: size (approx) 8cm×14.5cm, and capacity (approx) 320cc) and two sake cups (size (approx) 6cm×3.2cm) all made of pottery. retail for the set is 4,800 yen (approx $46 US), they can be ordered now from the Cross-CF website and will ship between March and May 2017.
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At Tamashii 2016 S.H. MonsterArts showed off the Tamashii Mix MechaGodzilla Poster Version, a figure based on a stylized movie poster for 1993's Godzilla Vs MechaGodzilla by Noriyoshi Ohrai. but there is more to the background of this figure. The original concept of MechaGodzilla had him being made from 7 separate ships each transforming into a vehicle (very similar to the combiner Transformers).
The original plans were scrapped and a two part MechaGodzilla was designed with the upper body becoming a jet, and its lower body becoming a tank, this set-up would end up being used for M.O.G.U.E.R.A. in being able to split into the Land Moguera and Star Falcon in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. Eventually MechaGodzilla was a single unit with Garuda attaching to him to form Super MechaGodzilla.
The original plans were scrapped and a two part MechaGodzilla was designed with the upper body becoming a jet, and its lower body becoming a tank, this set-up would end up being used for M.O.G.U.E.R.A. in being able to split into the Land Moguera and Star Falcon in Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla. Eventually MechaGodzilla was a single unit with Garuda attaching to him to form Super MechaGodzilla.
Early Draft (from Wikizilla)
The Transforming MechaGodzilla's role was nearly identical to the normal Heisei MechaGodzilla's role in the finished film, however one of its individual vehicle forms would have battled two pteranodons early in the film on Adonoa Island.
This MechaGodzilla would have successfully killed both Godzilla and Rodan later in the movie, but the Garuda would be destroyed and explode, causing Godzilla to be revived by the released radiation and destroy MechaGodzilla.
Trivia
The Transforming MechaGodzilla was likely scrapped due to how expensive and difficult it would have been to portray the various machines and their fusion into MechaGodzilla. Toho may have also wanted to avoid too much similarity to King Joe, a mecha created by Tsuburaya Productions which moves around and transforms in a very similar way.
The Kaiju Guide entry for Super MechaGodzilla in Godzilla: The Game references Transforming MechaGodzilla.
The Transforming MechaGodzilla's role was nearly identical to the normal Heisei MechaGodzilla's role in the finished film, however one of its individual vehicle forms would have battled two pteranodons early in the film on Adonoa Island.
This MechaGodzilla would have successfully killed both Godzilla and Rodan later in the movie, but the Garuda would be destroyed and explode, causing Godzilla to be revived by the released radiation and destroy MechaGodzilla.
Trivia
The Transforming MechaGodzilla was likely scrapped due to how expensive and difficult it would have been to portray the various machines and their fusion into MechaGodzilla. Toho may have also wanted to avoid too much similarity to King Joe, a mecha created by Tsuburaya Productions which moves around and transforms in a very similar way.
The Kaiju Guide entry for Super MechaGodzilla in Godzilla: The Game references Transforming MechaGodzilla.
The early artwork poster for Godzilla vs. MechaGodzilla 2 drawn by Noriyoshi Ohrai features the Transforming MechaGodzilla. This is notable, in that it is one of the few instances of an unmade kaiju or unmade design for a kaiju appearing in a piece of official media for the completed product. Ohrai's depiction of Transforming MechaGodzilla is the same as the artwork for the mecha created by Shinji Nishikawa, indicating that the design used for the poster was the final design for Transforming MechaGodzilla before the character was redesigned into the Heisei MechaGodzilla.
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Tamashii is releasing the S.H. MonsterArts Tamashii Mix MechaGodzilla Poster Version a figure based on the movie poster for 1993's Godzilla Vs Mechagodzilla II that featured a stylized version of MechaGodzilla. no info was given on price, release date, etc. This figure as well as a Godzilla 1995 figure were shown in a magazine scan a couple of days ago no word yet on that figure or an official reveal.
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S.H. MonsterArts revealed there Shin Godzilla 2nd and 3rd forms at Tamashii 2016, both were shown in a magazine scan previously. No word on release date, price, etc. More info as we get it.
