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X-Plus was at Super Festival 84 and had a bunch of new reveals which were separated into three genres Godzilla/Toho figures, Ray Harryhausen 100 figures, and Ultraman figures.
The big reveal with the Godzilla/Toho (pun intended) was a prototype of the Gigantic Series Favorite Sculptor Line Godzilla 1954 based on a Inoue Arts kit it should be approx 50cm tall and is listed to be released June 2021. Also revealed was a DefoReal Biollante which looks very detailed no release date was given for it. Two other figures were shown in a finish state, both being DefoReals, Mechagodzilla 1975 and Dr. Serizawa in diving suit, Mechagodzilla is scheduled for a June 2021 release no info on the Ric version, Dr. Serizawa will come in two colors monochrome, and natural color versions it's unclear which might be the Ric version they are scheduled for a May 2021 release. Also shown was a new Godzilla 2019 this version looks to be the same sculpt as the previous version but it feature a smoke effect that gives the appearance of his atomic breath, it also has light up fins as well no release date was announced. A place holder display also shown had a Large Monster Series Mothra 1992 no other info was given on it.
The second group of figures were based on Ray Harryhausen creatures, some were ones we have previously seen, the One Million Years B.C. Allosaurus, Triceratops, and Ceratosaurus, the first two have updated release dates Nov 2020, April 2021 respectively, no release date for the third. Also on display was the Cyclops and Ymir, the DefoReal Cyclops that were revealed previously. New reveals include a finished Rhedosaurus from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms and a prototype DefoReal version, prototypes of Gwangi, the Kraken, Talos with ship, and Kali per the placeholder image.
The ultraman figures included DefoReal Ultraman Zero (recently solicited), Varricane, and Hoe both scheduled for 2021 releases, as well as prototypes of Jumborg Ace, Sevenger (Ultraman Leo version), Birdon Version 2, and Robonezu, some of which have scheduled release dates. There was also a few more on a placeholder image like the others.
Lastly there was the Vampirella kit, it was shown unassembled, as well as assembled and painted, no release date was given. All pictures from X-Plus.
The big reveal with the Godzilla/Toho (pun intended) was a prototype of the Gigantic Series Favorite Sculptor Line Godzilla 1954 based on a Inoue Arts kit it should be approx 50cm tall and is listed to be released June 2021. Also revealed was a DefoReal Biollante which looks very detailed no release date was given for it. Two other figures were shown in a finish state, both being DefoReals, Mechagodzilla 1975 and Dr. Serizawa in diving suit, Mechagodzilla is scheduled for a June 2021 release no info on the Ric version, Dr. Serizawa will come in two colors monochrome, and natural color versions it's unclear which might be the Ric version they are scheduled for a May 2021 release. Also shown was a new Godzilla 2019 this version looks to be the same sculpt as the previous version but it feature a smoke effect that gives the appearance of his atomic breath, it also has light up fins as well no release date was announced. A place holder display also shown had a Large Monster Series Mothra 1992 no other info was given on it.
The second group of figures were based on Ray Harryhausen creatures, some were ones we have previously seen, the One Million Years B.C. Allosaurus, Triceratops, and Ceratosaurus, the first two have updated release dates Nov 2020, April 2021 respectively, no release date for the third. Also on display was the Cyclops and Ymir, the DefoReal Cyclops that were revealed previously. New reveals include a finished Rhedosaurus from The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms and a prototype DefoReal version, prototypes of Gwangi, the Kraken, Talos with ship, and Kali per the placeholder image.
The ultraman figures included DefoReal Ultraman Zero (recently solicited), Varricane, and Hoe both scheduled for 2021 releases, as well as prototypes of Jumborg Ace, Sevenger (Ultraman Leo version), Birdon Version 2, and Robonezu, some of which have scheduled release dates. There was also a few more on a placeholder image like the others.
Lastly there was the Vampirella kit, it was shown unassembled, as well as assembled and painted, no release date was given. All pictures from X-Plus.
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All volumes are published by Dai Nippon Printing, read from left to right, each volume is 36 pages long and printed on A4 size paper. They are distributed by the Godzilla Store and cover the conceptualization and production aspects of kaiju from Toho's library of films, with each volume focusing on a different character.
These volumes cover Mothra 1997 and Dagahra from Rebirth Of Mothra II (1997, Vol.61 (Mothra) and Vol.62 (Dagahra)).
Publisher: Dai Nippon
Pages: 36
Planning and organization: Osamu Kishikawa
Designed by Makena Graphics
Language: Japanese & English
Release date Nov 2020
Price: 1,121 yen
Available from The Godzilla Store.
These volumes cover Mothra 1997 and Dagahra from Rebirth Of Mothra II (1997, Vol.61 (Mothra) and Vol.62 (Dagahra)).
Publisher: Dai Nippon
Pages: 36
Planning and organization: Osamu Kishikawa
Designed by Makena Graphics
Language: Japanese & English
Release date Nov 2020
Price: 1,121 yen
Available from The Godzilla Store.
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Medicom is releasing not one but four versions of Shin Godzilla all based on Marmit figures Giant Shin Godzilla 4th Form, Shin Godzilla Frozen Version, Shin Godzilla Heat Ray Version, and Shin Godzilla 4th Form. The Giant version stands 35.5cm tall and retails for 18,000 yen, the other are 26cm tall and each retail for 7,273 yen. They will all be available for pre-order Friday Nov 13th on the MCT Tokyo website, and these are a US only release which may surprise many.
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While most conventions have been canceled due to the pandemic small live events have starting in Japan, now one of the more major cons is back. Super Festival 84 takes place Nov 15th in Tokyo, and as usual there's a bunch of exclusives, including ones from US Toys, Marusan, and Bullmark. The US Toys figures are all Building Box, some regular size some mini, there are four Ultraman figures, Pigmon, Miclas, and two versions of Baltan, and two Gamera sets Gamera and Barugon, and Guiron and Gyaos, all are limited to no more than 20, and retail for up to 7,200 yen. Bullmark has three Ultraman releases Alien Karly, Garamon, Ultraman Zero, and Hedorah, all but Alien Karly are clear colored and stand 22cm tall (Karly is solid colored vinyl and 19cm tall), they retail between 7,000 and 8,500 yen each. The Marusan figures include Biollante 450 in two different colors, Biollante Rose Form 450, Ultraman three blank figure lucky bags, and a Eleking 450 Glow In The Dark, they retail between 15,000 and 27,000 yen.
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The Godzilla Store is releasing two new Godzilla rings, one based on Godzilla 1999, the other based on Godzilla 2001. Both rings are 925 silver made by HaraKiri, come in sizes 17 to 29, and will retail for 49,500 yen. Both can be pre-ordered now from the Godzilla Store, are made to order, and will be delivered one month after order.
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Medicom is releasing two, well actually five new Be@rBricks, a set of Godzilla 1964 100% and 400% versions, a set of Mechagodzilla 1993 100% and 400% versions, and a Mechagodzilla 1000% version. The 100% is 7cm tall, the 400% is 28cm tall, and the 1000% is 70cm tall, the sets retail for 12,000 yen, the 1000% is 58,000 yen (before tax). All will be released this month from the Project 1/6 store.
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The Godzilla Store has announced a bunch of new and old merchandise in celebration of Godzilla Festival 2020, Godzilla's 66th Anniversary. There was highly anticipated releases like X-Plus Gigantic Shin Godzilla Awakening Version Purple Edition, a Movie Monster Series Mechagodzilla (Heavy Armed Type) Heavy Paint Specification, Godzilla Awaji Island Landing Version Diorama, as well as some surprise like the Godzilla Slip Mat Set, Gojiham-kun (Godzilla Hamtaro crossover) merchandise, 2021 calendar, and many re-released items.
The Gigantic Shin Godzilla appears to be the same as the previously released version but with a more purple paint scheme (clear purple vinyl painted, the original had red in it's coloring, same size), it will retail for 77,000 yen (currently shown as sold out), with release Nov 20, 2020. The Movie Monster MechaGodzilla also is a re-release with updated paint scheme, retailing for 3,300 yen. Godzilla Awaji Island Landing Version Diorama is a scale diorama of the zipline Shin near the Godzilla museum, it's 25cm long, 10.5cm tall, and 12cm deep, it retails for 3,850 yen and will release mid Dec 2020. The Godzilla slip mat set are collectible record player mats, one feature Godzilla 1954 image the other a "walking" Godzilla pattern (it gives the appearance of Godzilla walking when spinning), it retails for 3,960 yen and will be released April 2021. The Gojiham-kun merchandise features a design by Matt Frank (Gamera Box Set artist among other things) on a number of items including key chain, towel, t-shirt, tote , and more. The calendar is a desktop version with many images from Godzilla's film library, it retails for 1,650 yen and will be released Dec 2020. There is also a number of t-shirts (some previously released, as well as other re-released items. Check out the Godzilla Store for all the items (most shown below)
The Gigantic Shin Godzilla appears to be the same as the previously released version but with a more purple paint scheme (clear purple vinyl painted, the original had red in it's coloring, same size), it will retail for 77,000 yen (currently shown as sold out), with release Nov 20, 2020. The Movie Monster MechaGodzilla also is a re-release with updated paint scheme, retailing for 3,300 yen. Godzilla Awaji Island Landing Version Diorama is a scale diorama of the zipline Shin near the Godzilla museum, it's 25cm long, 10.5cm tall, and 12cm deep, it retails for 3,850 yen and will release mid Dec 2020. The Godzilla slip mat set are collectible record player mats, one feature Godzilla 1954 image the other a "walking" Godzilla pattern (it gives the appearance of Godzilla walking when spinning), it retails for 3,960 yen and will be released April 2021. The Gojiham-kun merchandise features a design by Matt Frank (Gamera Box Set artist among other things) on a number of items including key chain, towel, t-shirt, tote , and more. The calendar is a desktop version with many images from Godzilla's film library, it retails for 1,650 yen and will be released Dec 2020. There is also a number of t-shirts (some previously released, as well as other re-released items. Check out the Godzilla Store for all the items (most shown below)
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There is a new crowdfunding campaign for a book by artist Yuji Kaida, Super Godzilla Picture Book. The book is 240 pages of artwork by Kaida and is aiming to be the first published collection of paintings containing all 35 works of the Godzilla series (including the "new" one) in a 240 page book. This limited edition book campaign will run from Nov 10th to Dec 17th, with a target of four million yen (just over $38,000 US), as with many crowdfunding campaigns there are different support levels with rewards including calendars, posters, T-shirts, toys (Marusan), and much more including hand-drawn original drawings. Click here to support the campaign and check out some artwork and reward items below.
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Bandai is releasing apparel and more by Punk Drunkers as part of the Punk Drunkers X Godzilla crossover. There are a number of items as part of this promotion, pouch, towel, t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, and jacketall featuring Godzilla/Toho characters and Punk Drunkers characters. The items range in price from 3,300 yen up to 29,700 yen, all can be pre-ordered now from Bandai with release scheduled for March 2021.
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Manhattan Portage and New Era have collaborated on a line of baseball caps and bags, this line includes two caps and three bags. The caps are New Era 9Thirty, and 59Fifty style they both feature a Godzilla English logo with cityscape, and a special Manhattan Portage logo that includes Godzilla. The caps come in two sizes and two colors (black/white, and black/gold), they retail for 4,730 yen (9Thirty), and 6,600 yen (59Fifty). The bags are 2 styles of messenger bags and a body bag (fanny pack), all feature the same logos as the hats, and retail for 11,550 yen and 9,350 yen (messenger bags), and 8,800 yen (body bag). All items can be ordered from Bandai with release scheduled for Dec 2020.
